- The Collection Development Policy is accessible upon request. - Before purchasing new books for the libraries, please check with the Library Director, as the library may already own one or more copies.
Birthday Book Club -
The Library Book Club is an opportunity to celebrate a child’s birthday and help build the collection of books in the Levine Academy libraries. A special bookplate bearing the child’s name is placed in a new library book and presented near his/her birthday. Order forms are available through the school librarian. SCHOOL COUNSELORS Through a partnership with Jewish Family Service, Levine Academy counselors work closely with school personnel and parents to assess student needs (social/emotional/academic) and make recommendations for intervention. Faculty or parents may refer students, or students may request to see the counselor themselves. The following services are provided to the school: - Assess the behavior of a child referred by observing classrooms, recess, and lunch, and then making recommendations. - Assist teachers, parents, and administrators with academic, behavioral, social/emotional, or family issues. - Provide crisis intervention and limited individual counseling to students, one-two sessions. - Provide group intervention when appropriate on topics such as peer relationships, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. - Offer consultation to parents. When indicated, referrals are made to community agencies, private mental health professionals, and/or rabbis for additional assistance. Confidentiality and Student Records All personal information about students is kept in strictest confidence. Information regarding a student is released only with written consent from the parent or guardian. TELEPHONE USE Students may not use school phones or cell phones to call parents unless given special permission. - Students who bring cell phones to school must keep them turned off and in lockers during the entire school day. - Cell phones may be used outside of the building after dismissal. - Phones are confiscated if this policy is not strictly followed. TOYS, GAMES, ELECTRONICS, ROLLERBLADES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC. Students may not bring games, electronics, toys, etc. to school unless special permission is granted by a particular teacher or for a specific event. These items are confiscated if this policy is not strictly followed. VISITORS TO THE CLASSROOM Levine Academy regularly has visitors to campus. If a prospective parent wishes to observe a classroom, the visit must be scheduled in advance through the Principal or Admissions Office. - Classroom observations are limited to 20 minutes. - Students deserve complete and uninterrupted attention from the classroom teacher. Parents are asked not to drop by a classroom and expect a teacher conference.
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