SPECIAL SERVICES
Many of the following services or special needs may be discussed with the school counselor.
Counseling – Our counselor coordinates all group and individual testing and placement activities. Classroom guidance sessions are conducted in all grades on a regular basis. Areas of emphasis include: study skills, responsibility, self-concept, friendship, cooperation, and decision-making. Small group counseling is done with parent permission only (e.g. divorce group). Individual counseling/therapy is not provided by our school counselor. Any additional counseling that may be provided year to year will be offered through parent contact and permission.
Elementary Art An art teacher works weekly with all fifth grade students. Emphasis is placed on visual art techniques, appreciation, and understanding.
Enrichment Program An enrichment program is provided for students who qualify as intellectually gifted. The class meets for one half day each week.
Health – The school health program includes various activities directed toward the promotion of good health and fitness habits. Approximately thirty minutes of health instruction per week is provided by the health teacher for students in 1st – 4th grades.
Indian Counseling & Tutoring – Personnel assist both teachers and children in meeting needs related to Indian education.
Resource Labs – Certified special education teachers work with small groups of students. Students who enter these programs qualify through testing and are placed on an individual education plan (IEP).
Music – Approximately 60 minutes (two 30-minute classes) of music instruction is provided per week for students in 1st – 5th grades. Emphasis is on general music, as well as vocal music.
Physical Education – Elementary physical education classes meet for approximately 60 minutes of instruction per week (two 30-minute classes). Emphasis is on motor skill development. The predominant activity focus is sports, movement, and lifelong recreational activities.
Speech Therapy – A speech/language pathologist provides services to designated children through a referral from teacher or parent.
Title I Program (Federal) – This program helps reinforce reading skills. Students are placed through teacher referral and testing. Students attend this program for 30 minutes per day. Grade levels utilizing this program may vary from year to year. Math will also be considered on a yearly basis.