“Below is from Citrus Schools Director of Student Services, Regina Allegretta.” ~Thomas

February 7-11, 2011 is Student Services Week in the State of Florida.  Student Services consists of School Counselors, School Nurses, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, Attendance Assistants, and Career Education staff who offer support to Citrus County Schools.  Student Services support system is an integral part of the total public education system that enables students to learn and teachers to teach, and strengthens the engagement of families to schools, thus maximizing student achievement.    This week provides an opportunity for school personnel and other district personnel to focus attention and appreciation on those individuals who work with students, schools, parents, and local communities.  We encourage your recognition of these front-line champions.

ATTENDANCE ASSISTANTS

Attendance Assistants provide support and direction for resolving attendance issues.  They advise parents and students of their responsibilities with regard to productive attendance patterns, as well as encourage regular attendance and enforce procedures as indicted by the Florida Compulsory Attendance Law.  The District Student Services Department has the support of the following agencies when students and their families need remediation plans for attendance problems: State Attorney’s Office, Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, and Youth and Family Alternatives.  If you have questions regarding Attendance Assistants, please call the Student Services Center, 527-0090.

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Guidance counselors promote student success through a focus on academic achievement, prevention and intervention activities, student advocacy, and social/personal/emotional/career development.  They work collaboratively with school staff, families, educational communities, and members of the local community to provide seamless transitions from school to school and school to career so that all students can be productive citizens.

HEALTH SERVICES

The goal of the Health Services Team is to provide a safe, healthy, positive learning environment that fosters student achievement.  There is a school nurse for every two schools in our district and a designated health room attendant in all of our schools.  Please see your school nurse for any health concerns you have about a student. Citrus County School Nurses will do everything in their power to assist him or her.  If you have questions regarding Health Services, please call 527-0090 ext. 232.

PARENT FACILITATORS

The Citrus County School District has two Parent Facilitators who act as liaisons between families, schools and service organizations/agencies to help provide the basic necessities for students. To reach one of the Parent Facilitators, please call the Student Services Center, 527-0090 ext. 233.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

School Psychologists serve as an invaluable resource by serving as consultants regarding any child.  Also, they provide direct intervention in academic, behavioral, and emotional concerns. They provide counseling to students as an intervention or to students in crisis situations.  A key role of the school psychologist is the evaluation of all students referred for psychological assessments to determine eligibility for ESE educational programs.  You can reach the Psychology Department at 726-1931 ext. 2338.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS

The Citrus County School District has four School Social workers.  The School Social Workers provide crisis counseling for students, families, and staff when necessary.  They also provide general counseling for students and their families, linking them to service organizations and agencies.  Together, they closely work with Attendance Assistants and other staff on attendance issues, student neglect/abuse, and potential suicide.  Citrus County School’s Social Workers provide training throughout the school year to staff on various topics, which affect students.  If you have questions regarding School Social Workers, please call 527-0090.

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