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School Services Student Intervention Team (SIT): Occasionally a child will experience
continuing difficulties at school. Parents and the school SIT team (Student
Intervention Team) will seek to discover ways to help the child with his/her
learning problems. This team will assess the child and consult with parents
and other school personnel in developing an appropriate educational program
to assist the youngster in reaching his/her fullest potential. If you have
any questions about this team of professionals, please call the school. School Counselor: Highland Park is fortunate to have the
services of a full-time counselor, Clare Sommers. As students develop into
responsible, self-disciplined learners, they must acquire appropriate
decision-making and social skills. The school counselor is able to help
individual students and groups identify and define problem behaviors, develop
problem-solving skills, and learn prevention measures. Issues are discussed
in an atmosphere of self-respect, respect for one-another, and respect for
the learning environment. Emphasis is placed on positive behavior, growth, and
behavior related consequences. Ms. Sommers is also available to consult with
staff and parents regarding individual student concerns. If you have any
questions, or if you need assistance, please give her a call at 206-252-8247.
To go to the school counseling page, click here. Family Support Worker: Highland Park is fortunate to have the
services of a full time Family Support Worker, Pam Rago. Services include: §
Consulting with teachers §
Making home visits §
Providing immediate crisis intervention §
Making referrals to community agencies §
Coordinating parent involvement activities §
Offering support for bilingual families If a parent has children in more than one
elementary school, the Family Support Workers will work together to meet
their needs and to maximize resources. If you have any questions, or need
assistance, please give her a call at 206-252-8250. You can also visit the Parent Resources page which is maintained by the
Family Support Worker. School Nurse/Health Services: Highland Park is fortunate to have the
services of a half-time registered nurse, Jacquelyn Bowen. If you have any
questions, concerns, or need assistance, please give her a call at
206-252-8249. School Health Services are designed to assist our students in
attaining optimal social, emotional and physical health-well being so they
may fully utilize their ability and opportunity to learn and grow in the
educational setting. Please visit the school nurse’s page
for important policies concerning first aid and treatment at school, when to
keep a child home, medications at school, insurance, state immunization
requirements and vision and hearing screening. |
