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Walkers and Riders

Students who walk or ride bikes are dismissed at 3:40 p.m. Students are to go home
immediately after school. For safety reasons, bike riders must walk their bikes on
all sidewalk areas on school grounds. Students are not permitted to use rollerblades
or skateboards upon arrival to or dismissal from school.

Pupil Services

Medical Services

Medical services for our students are provided. A nurse or medical assistant is in
our building every day. School health services provide emergency care, sick
childcare, conduct routine health screenings, and dispense medications. They also
serve as consultants to classroom teachers concerning the health needs of their
students.

If your child needs to receive medication at school, we must have the proper forms
on file. We cannot dispense any medications without these forms on file. Please
contact the school health staff for additional information.

School Counselor

The guidance counselor is available to children, parents, and staff. All students
become acquainted with the services of the counselor during fall orientation.
Students may request to see the counselor or may be referred by parents or
teachers to help solve problems or to teach new skills. Support groups are also
offered to provide support for students concerned about things like changing
families or friendship. The counselor also serves as a consultant for teachers,
administrators and parents.

School Psychologist

The function of the school psychologist is to assist school personnel and parents in
providing an environment most conducive to growth in social, emotional, academic,
and intellectual skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of a strong self-
concept through positive interaction with the school environment. The primary
function of the school psychologist is to provide professional assistance in the
assessment and placement of students. Among the various responsibilities of the
school psychologist are assisting in the development of Individual Education Plans,
participation on the Intervention Team, participation on the Response to
Intervention Team, individual testing of students, counseling, and teacher and
parent consultation.

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