The Dept of Student Services is an integral part of the educational process. The Dept's primary focus is to remove barriers to student learning & student achievement. Staff address issues through prevention & intervention strategies to help students overcome learning challenges & to achieve higher academic levels. 

 

Student Services also assists schools in maintaining safe & nurturing school environments. The Student Services staff are committed to providing direct case-management services to students & families experiencing academic, social or emotional problems. The Student Services umbrella includes:  school counseling, health services, psychological services, special education, alternative education, health education & other programs such as home schooling, dropout prevention & S.T.P. (Somerset Transitional Program).

Point of Contacts for Student Services programs:

Ms. Tracey Cottman

• Bullying & Harassment
• College & Career Readiness
• Homeless--F.I.T. (Families in Transition)
• Transportation for Special Services
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Support)
• Learning Support Services
• Dual Enrollment
• School Counseling Services
• Minority Achievement
• Parent Outreach
• School Climate

• Home & Hospital
• Truancy Reduction Program
• Home Instruction (HomeSchooling)
• Parent Outreach
• School Climate
• School Counseling Services
• Naviance

 

Ms. Rachel Abbott-Gray

• Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education)
• School-Based Mental Health
• Family Navigation
• Parent Outreach
• School Climate
• Learning Support Services 

 

Policies & guidelines associated with Student Services can be found on the Board of Education Policy Website. Specific forms associated with these policies can be downloaded using the links below:

The Intervention Program housed at Marion Sarah Peyton Adult & Alternative Learning Center is part of the Student Services Division.