STUDENT SERVICES AVAILABLE AT ACS

MISSION STATEMENT

“ ACS provides services to support the academic, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of students in collaboration with the network of parents, faculty, staff, and community.”

STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTORY

2009-2010

Name                                      Title                                                               ACS Extension

Assir, Marie                                      College Counselor                                  140

Boke, Beverly                         Counselor (Grades 11-12)                             181

Darcy, John                            Counselor (Grades 1-5)                                 228

Easton , Robert                       Assistant ES Principal                                    160

Fakhoury, Nada                      ELL Support (Grades 1-5)                             209

Halawi, Nada                          Upper School Nurse                                      132

Karame, Dania                        Academic Support (Grades 6-12)                  214

Lanier, Bethany                       ELL Support (Grades 6-8)                              138

Mattar, Nadine                        Lower School Nurse                                      156

Moore, Tom                            Academic Support (Grades 1-5)                   209

Owyang, Dori                          ELL Support (Grades 6-8)                             138

Samhoun-Jawad, Oulaya       Counselor (Grades 6-8)                                  145

Shatah, Hoda                          Community Service Coordinator                    174

Waite, Abigail                          Counselor (Grades 9-10)                               178

Warren, David                         Deputy Headmaster                                      127

Zahr, Hind                               Academic Support (Grades 1-5)                   209

SERVICE…. SUPPORT….GUIDANCE

A Brief Guide to Student Services at ACS

The student services personnel work together in a holistic approach to provide academic, social/emotional, and health support through both direct service to students, parents, and teachers indirectly through the curriculum.

Counseling Services for Grades 1-12

·        Individual and group counseling regarding issues which interfere with learning.

·        Assessment of student needs and instituting necessary assistance.

·        Monitoring and follow up of academic improvement plans.

·        Maintenance and organization of advisory and a proactive counseling program.

·        Assistance with the scheduling and placement of students.

·        Parental support and workshops as necessary. 

·        Referral to community specialists when the need arises.

·        Maintenance of relationship with community specialists as needed.

·        Counseling assistance and referrals for members of faculty and staff.

College Counseling Services:

·        Administration of a college counseling program starting in grade nine, including advisement of students on course selection and how a program of study impacts college goals.

·        Guidance of and advocacy for students and their parents throughout the college admission process.

·        Administration of an array of interest inventories in the counseling process.

·        Education of parents on the college application process.

·        Development of student independence in making university choices.

·        Information on summer opportunities that will help students develop and become aware of their interests.

Academic Support Services for Grades 1-12

·        Remedial assistance individually or in small groups inside and /or outside the classroom.

·        ELL (English Language Learning) support for non English speaking or limited English speaking students in grades 1-8

·        Assessment and screening of referred students to determine areas of strength and weakness.

Nursing Services

·        Emergency nursing service for ill or injured students at school.

·        Screening, medical case findings, and referrals related to health problems and follow-up evaluation.

·        Development of the school health program and school emergency preparedness.

·        Dissemination of information about communicable diseases in the school and community as well as identification of safety and health hazards on school sites.

·        Support for health education according to the school’s health curriculum (K-12).

·        Health counseling to staff, students and parents.

·        Working with campus food services to ensure healthy nutrition and hygiene.

THE REFERRAL PROCESS FOR GRADES 1-12

How do I make a referral for services?

To refer a student, a complete Student Services Referral Form must be submitted it to the relevant Counselor.

Who can make a referral for services?

Anyone from within the ACS school community can make a referral.

What happens after a referral is received?

The assigned counselor reviews the file, observes, speaks to the student, talks to teachers, parents, and others to make recommendations for intervention and/or referrals.  When necessary, a Student/Child Study Team meeting is called to create an action plan.

Teacher                                                       Counseling

Parents           u    Counselor     u    Health                        u     Action Plan

Child Study Team

Staff                                                             Academic Support

CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

The content of all counseling sessions is held in the strictest confidence.  The only exception is when the issue/problem is life threatening (e.g. suicidal, homicidal), or involving criminal activities.