Our student services includes a school counselor, special care councilor, school nurse, early intervention specialist, Hebrew remedial specialist, occupational therapist and speech language pathologist.
- Our school counselor is in school 3 days each week. Her role is to provide individual small group or classroom intervention. Students may be referred by their parents, teachers or administration for psycho-social or emotional support.
- Our special care counselor is in school on a daily basis. She plays an active role in overseeing our lunch and recess programs. She is often the initial interventionist in helping to resolve or mediate student conflicts. She works hand in hand with our school counselor.
- Our school nurse is in school for 2 ½ days per week. Her role is to oversee the medical needs of our students as well as provide education in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, body image and puberty.
- Our early intervention specialist works with students in K, grade 1 and grade 2. Teachers refer students who are experiencing difficulties in reading and decoding. Our specialist works with these students to strengthen reading and comprehension skills.
- Our occupational therapist provides a range of interventions for K and grade 1 students. This may include classroom observations and screening of students, or workshops for students, in class strategies as well as suggestions for parents. If more intensive individual therapy is required, the therapist can assist in the referral process to outside resources.
- Our speech language pathologist provides a range of interventions for K and grade 1 students. This may include classroom observations and screening of students, teacher or parent consultation as well as small group interventions. She may also assist with treatment referrals. Parents or teachers of grade 2-6 students may request a screening through our school counselor.
- Our Hebrew remedial specialist works with students in grades 2 & 3. Teachers refer students who are experiencing difficulties in reading and decoding. Our specialist works with these students to strengthen reading and comprehension skills.
