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Walkers and Bike Riders

Students who walk or ride bikes are dismissed at 3:45 PM. 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. Evamere students MUST
be accompanied by an adult if they walk or ride their bike to 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 Guidance Counselor

The school guidance counselor is available to children, parents, and staff. All
students become acquainted with the services of the school guidance counselor
during fall orientation. Students may request to see the school guidance 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 school guidance counselor
also serves as a consultant for teachers, administrators and parents.

School Psychologist

The primary 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 Assistance Team, participation on the Response to
Intervention Team, individual testing of students, counseling, and teacher and
parent consultation.

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