STUDENT SERVICES

Learning Assistance Centre (LAC)

The Learning Assistance teachers work with individuals and small groups of students who require support with the regular classroom program. This usually takes place within the classroom environment. Some students will require more individual attention on a one-to-one and group basis.

As well as assessing and teaching, the LAC teacher consults with classroom teachers and parents regarding the learning concerns and programs of students.

The LAC teacher may make referrals to other District specialists such as speech and language pathologists, English as a second language programs, etc. All referrals are made only after consultation with, and approval of, parents.

School Counsellor

Queen Mary offers the services of a school counsellor (approximately two days per week). Counselling services are available to students, parents and teachers. Appointments may be arranged by telephoning the school. (903-3724)

Medical Services

The district Community Health Nurse is the primary health professional providing health service to your child's school. These services include: - Immunization
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- Communicable Disease Control
- Health Counselling and Education.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Queen Mary is fortunate to have students from various cultures who have the help and support of a specially trained English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) teacher. The students are integrated into regular classes and come to the E.S.L. teacher for special instruction in English skills include speaking, writing and reading.

Programs are individualized to suit the students’ needs. The E.S.L. teacher does collaborative teaching with the classroom teacher and works with teachers to provide in-class exercises.

In addition to teaching languages, the E.S.L. teacher teaches Canadian culture to newly arrived immigrant students in school activities throughout the year. The students at Queen Mary and their parents are learning about other cultures from the students and are trying to promote a friendly, supportive and helpful atmosphere in the school and the community for newly arrived community members.

Additional Services Available

- Speech and Language Pathologist
- School Psychologist
- Visual and Hearing Impaired Resource Teacher
- Occupational and Physical Therapist
- Music Therapist
- RCMP Liaison Officer
- District Special Needs Resource Teacher

Out-of-School Care

A number of Queen Mary students avail themselves of the services of a variety of Out Of School Care providers, as well as programs provided by our in-house Queen Mary Community Services Association. Please contact our main office for more information, and phone numbers.