Student Support Services

Counseling

Counseling services are available for every student in the school. These services include assistance with educational planning, career information, study skills, family, school and/or social concerns, or any question the student would like to discuss with the counselor.

Students wishing to visit a counselor should contact their counselor and schedule an appointment.

Parents are welcome to call the Guidance Office. They may also set up a specific guidance appointment by telephone (516-203-3600 x3261). Counselors are also available on specific evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for individual appointments.

In addition to the counselors, the Guidance Office has a number of other resources that will be of help. There is information on occupations and careers, on colleges and on technical training programs. The Guidance Office also posts dates of important examinations such as SAT's and ACT's and important meetings on the guidance website. Information on colleges and scholarship programs is also posted there.

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The Psychologist

The school psychologist is available to meet with students who are experiencing difficulties with social and family issues. Often the student is referred by the guidance counselor; however, at times the student may wish to initiate the contact directly with the psychologist.

The psychologist counsels students individually and in groups, and also in meetings with parents. All meetings with the psychologist are confidential.

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School Social Worker

The School Social Worker invites students to join discussion groups on a regular basis to express concerns about problems they might be experiencing and/or speak to the counselor on a one-to-one basis. Services also include substance abuse information and parent education programs.

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The Learning Center

The Learning Center is designed to help students with disabilities develop strategies in organizational skills, study skills and test taking skills. Students also receive services from Reading and Speech teachers. They instruct students in decoding, comprehension, expressive and receptive language skills. Services are provided as per a student's IEP.

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English as a Second Language

Students with limited English proficiency receive instruction in English language skills. They may also receive content area instruction through an ESL approach.

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Academic Support Class

Support classes assist students on the Regents level in all academic areas, as well as address academic needs and organizational skills. Services are provided as per a student's IEP, or as per a description of being "at risk" for success in Regents level courses and/or examinations.

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