Academics/Guidance

Academics

Forest Primary School earned an Excellent ranking on the 2008/2009 State Report Card.

The district also earned the top ranking of Excellent with Distinction for the 2nd year in a row for 2008/2009.

For complete information on the scores for Forest Primary School, please visit the Ohio Department of Education website at:

http://www.new.ode.state.oh.us

2009-2010 Student Supply Lists - See the POLICIES & FORMS link to the left

Guidance

Welcome to Forest Primary School. We are most fortunate to work in a School District that places high value on educating the whole child with emphasis on all of the many facets of a student’s education. Our roles as Guidance Counselors centers on the emotional and academic well-being of the students entrusted to our care.

As Forest Counselors we are committed to the importance of parental/guardian involvement in the education of all of our children. It is of utmost importance, that we develop a partnership with open lines of communication along with early intervention should a concern arise. We value early detection and intervention. The positive results that come from seeking the right process and the necessary assistance to allow your child to embrace his/her challenge with victory is beyond words.

Our desire is to serve you and your child to the best of our ability. Together we can and will make a positive difference in the life of your child!! Below you will find a list of our services.

Counseling Services:

•    Provide resources for parents and staff.
•    Coordinate efforts with other school services (nurse, psychologist, special education teacher, speech therapist, district social worker, etc.).
•    Participate in IAT, IEP, 504 and other meetings.
•    Maintain confidentiality.
•    Coordinate standardized testing in the building.
•    See students individually and in small group (based on needs).
•    Classroom guidance (based on needs).

Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) Meetings:

•    Team focused approach that identifies a specific concern a student is having (academic or behavioral).
•    The team (parent, teachers, principal, school psychologist, and counselor) meets to develop interventions to address the concern.
•    The team meets again, six weeks later, to see how the interventions are working.
•    Parents and teachers can initiate an IAT Meeting.

Counselors:

Jane Mezey
M, T, W, F @ Maple (440-779-3533) or (440-801-5050 ext. 3459)
R @ Forest (440-779-3527) or (440-801-5050 ext. 3433)
•    Working with 3rd grade, 1st grade (Glending’s class), and kindergarten
jmezey@leeca.org

Elaine Gradisher
M, W, R, F @ Pine (440-779-3536) or (440-801-5050 ext. 3444)
T @ Forest (440-779-3527) or (440-801-5050 ext. 3433)
•    Working with 2nd grade, 1st grade (Jameson’s class), and kindergarten
egradis@leeca.org

Welcome to Forest School. Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns throughout the school year. We look forward to getting to know you and you and your child this year!