Special Programs

Academic support services are available for those students who have shown a demonstrated need. The support team includes a guidance counselor, auxiliary math instructor, remedial reading instructor, speech clinician, psychologist, and school nurse.

Ø       Guidance Counselor – Provides counseling services to individual students, small groups, or whole classes based upon specific needs based upon teacher and/or parent referrals.

Ø       Auxiliary Math Instructor – Provides auxiliary instruction time on an individual or small group basis.  Math services may include reinforcement, skill practice, problem solving, and/or enrichment.  Services are coordinated with the classroom teacher based on students’ classroom performance.

Ø       Remedial Reading Instructor – Services are provided through the Federal Title I Program.  Students are recommended for the program based upon standardized test scores, classroom performance, and report card grades.

Ø       Speech Clinician – All kindergarten and first grade students receive a speech screening.  Speech support is provided weekly in a small group setting for those who qualify.

Ø       A psychologist, school nurse, and a gifted program instructor are also available as per student need.