STUDENT
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
COUNSELING
The
school counselor is available as a resource to work with
children, parents, and teachers. She assists the fifth
grade with the middle school transition activities
including registration for classes at Hardy Middle School.
MORNING
COMPUTER LAB (BEFORE SCHOOL)
Our
dedicated technology instructor makes the computer lab
available to a limited number of students who want to
practice keyboarding skills; complete homework projects
requiring the use of technology; or practice reading,
writing and math skills using computer tutorial programs.
ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
This
program provides additional support to students with
limited proficiency in the English language and helps these
students have a successful school year.
MATH TUTORING
AFTER SCHOOL
At
risk students in grades 3, 4, and 5 may receive additional
support in math skills upon the recommendation of the
classroom teacher, principal or by parent request. Space is
limited in order to ensure that students receive intensive
and individualized assistance.
READING
RESOURCE
The
reading resource teacher provides services to children
needing extra support in reading and writing skills.
Students are tutored individually or in flexible small
groups. Classroom teachers and the principal refer students
or use SAT-9 scores to identify students. The classroom
teacher continues to be the primary reading instructor
while the student receives this extra support.
PEER
MEDIATION PROGRAM
Students from grades 4 and 5
are trained as Peer Mediators to help other students
resolve their conflicts by listening to the problem and
helping both sides agree on a workable solution. The
purpose is to prevent students from getting into more
serious trouble later and to teach children valuable life
skills.
SCHOOL NURSE
The
health suite has two and one-half days of nursing coverage,
provided by the District of Columbia Health Department. The
nurse provides first aid and triage, maintains health
records, and screens for health problems. Health screenings
include blood pressure, weight, scoliosis, vision and
hearing. Screenings are grade based. The nurse also
provides developmentally appropriate health education for
students, staff, and parents.
In addition, the health suite also dispenses medications
for children who require it during the school day. Parents
must complete medication authorization forms (including
physician's orders and signature) to access this service.
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
The
Special Education Team provides assessment, identification,
intervention, and monitoring of progress of students with
special needs. Stoddert Elementary School has adopted the
inclusion model to meet the needs of students. Special
services and instruction are combined with classroom
instruction whenever possible. Services are available to
identified students who have been formally assessed as
having a disability -- learning, speech and language,
emotional, or physical