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St. Michael's School 圣迈克尔学校
is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as
a Licensed Private Academic School. Students are enrolled in traditional
developmental or special education in grades four through twelve in a
departmentalized program. Secondary students are awarded credit toward
graduation as per Pennsylvania state requirements.
St. Michael's provides a curriculum and broad melieu of
services, which offers each student daily opportunities for academic
success and peer interaction, promoting positive physical, social, and emotional
growth. Emphasis is placed on opportunities for positive personal growth and
respect for each student's individual rights, dignity, and self-worth.
Through an understanding of personal strengths, areas
requiring improvement, and the development of learning experiences, a student's
positive self-image is promoted. They are allowed to develop to their maximum
potential to acquire the skills, values and attitudes necessary to
promote responsible citizenship.
Each student admitted to St. Michael's School receives a
thorough educational assessment helping to identify present levels of academic
performance. This is achieved by reviewing prior records and through the
administration of the STAR Reading and Mathematics Assessment Test. The results
ascertained are utilized in helping to determine the most appropriate
educational goals and objectives for each student ,based on individual need.
Students with grade appropriate skills are placed into
regular education classes while students in need of specialized support services
are placed into special educational learning environments, which can best serve
their needs.
The program of services
offered by St. Michael's School is accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Helathcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Council on
Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and licensed by the
Department of Public Welfare, Office of Children Youth and Families, Office of
Mental Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. St. Michael's
accepts referrals from County Children and Youth Agencies, as well as Juvenile
Probation Departments within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All county
offices must have a purchase-of-services contract with St. Michael's.
Referrals for the RTF Program also come from mental health agencies throughout
Pennsylvania. With each request for placement, the Admissions Committee
reviews referral information, which should include the following:
1. A psycho-social history to include the family structure
and dynamics, presenting problem(s), treatment efforts to date, and specific
services and supports which are needed.
2. The most recent psychological evaluation
3. The most recent psychiatric evaluation
4. Educational information
5. Significant medical history and medical insurance
information
The referral information is reviewed, upon receipt, by the
Admissions Committee, who will make one of three decisions: the child is
accepted for placement, the child is rejected for placement or the child needs
to be interviewed for placement. The referring agency caseworker will be
notified of the decision. If a placement interview is needed, the
Admissions Committee will make a final decision based on the interview and
notify the referring agency caseworker of the decision made. All referrals
are considered without regard to race, religion, ethnic creed, cultural
diversity, economic status or physical disability.
The referral information should be forwarded to:
Mr. Walt Opshinski, MSW
Director of Admissions
St. Mchael's School
P.O. Box 370
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Telephone: 570-388-6155 ext. 224
Fax: 570-388-6979
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