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D.  AUXILIARY SERVICE PROGRAM

Due to the large Catholic population in Ohio , our state has been a leader in granting aid to non-public schools. Because of the efforts of many hard-working school administrators, teachers and parents, the students in non-public schools are currently receiving essential help in the following areas:

1.     Psychological Services—A teacher or parent may request a psychological evaluation of a child at any time during the school year. Requests are handled on an individual student basis, through the school office. This service is offered only with parental consent. Testing is through local Public School Psychologist.

2.     Speech-Language-Hearing Services—Good speech and language skills are essential to effective communication. A certified speech pathologist serves on a regular basis to work with students who have needs in the areas of speech, language or hearing. The goal of the therapy program is to correct the problem completely, or to improve it as much as possible while helping the child to adjust.  The speech therapist screen children in Kindergarten, first, and third grades, any new students to the school, students who may be on a waiting list and any child referred by a teacher or parent. The therapy program is only initiated with parental consent.

3.     School Nurse—A school nurse is provided daily. The scope of the duties of the nurse and of the school health program is described in the “Health Services/Medical Emergency Information” section of this handbook.

4.     Remedial Math and Reading/Auxiliary Services, and Title 1 Reading —Queen of Peace participates in state and federal reading and math programs administered through the Ross School district . The program emphasis is on students in the primary and elementary levels. The teacher often screens new children in the school. A reading specialist serves on a daily basis to assist students who meet program guidelines. Students participate in the program only with parental consent. For more information about this reading program please contact the school office.

5.     Auxiliary Services Clerical Support—This portion of the program provides a clerical support person to assist in office and program implementation aspects of auxiliary services to the school.

6.     Textbooks/Instructional Materials—This portion of the program provides Queen of Peace with funds for student textbooks and instructional materials in approved areas and in accordance with the Archdiocesan curriculum and approved textbook list.