Student Support Services

Jackson County Public Schools is committed to providing a continuum of support to our students, their families, and the community. This continuum includes Social Emotional Learning, Student Support Services, Behavior Support, Project AWARE, Autism Support, and partnerships with community providers.

School counselors provide a comprehensive developmental school counseling program that improves student achievement and enhances the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. The comprehensive school counseling program is delivered through individual and group planning sessions. Professional school counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community in the following areas:

• School Guidance Curriculum
• Individual Student Planning
• Responsive Services, and System Support

School counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to promote student success. They also provide leadership and advocacy to promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students.

The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and the promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings, and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private healthcare provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses [ANA & NASN], 2011).

Authorization for Medication Form

Formulario de autorización para medicamentos

School social workers promote and enhance the overall academic mission of the schools by providing services that strengthen home, school and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. School social workers contribute significantly to building and maintaining a healthy, safe and caring environment in the schools. School social workers help build an understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success. Student success is ensured through the development and implementation of effective intervention strategies.

The school social worker’s main task is to empower students, families and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources to develop each student’s potential. Responsibilities of the social worker include bringing together home, school and community; promoting diversity and cultural competence; dropout prevention and graduation awareness. School social workers adhere to federal and state statutes, School Social Work Standards and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Social workers provide case management and support in the following areas:

• Homelessness
• Food Backpack Program
• Mental Health Referrals
• Attendance
• School Needs (supplies, fees, field trip expenses)
• 504 Plans
• Accessing Community Resources
• Christmas Connection
• Homebound Services
• Transportation

Attendance Policy

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Early Intervention Team

In order to address chronic absenteeism and to help families avoid court involvement, Jackson County Public Schools formed the Early Intervention Team which is made up of representatives from Department of Juvenile Justice, Jackson County Public Schools, Jackson County Department of Social Services, local mental health agencies, and Tribal Agencies. A meeting will be scheduled and representatives from the agencies listed above will work with parents and students to identify issues contributing to chronic absenteeism and immediately connect families with local agencies capable of offering assistance.

Homebound/Hospital Program Services & Procedures