Programs

School Counseling Services

Our comprehensive school counseling program impacts student growth in three domain areas; academic development, career development, and social/emotional development. School counselors provide short-term and solution-focused counseling. School counselors do not provide therapy or long term counseling in schools; however, are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources. School counseling services are  accomplished through direct & indirect services: 

Direct Services: 

• Individual and small group meetings 

• Classroom lessons that help develop positive social & emotional skills 

• High school and career planning 

• Crisis response 

Indirect Services: 

• Consultation & collaboration with LMS staff, parents/guardians, to promote student achievement and  success 

• Transition planning 

• Referrals-support for students and families to school or community resources.

Health Services

The school is serviced by a nurse from the Ledyard Public Health Service. Emergency first aid is available for in-school illnesses or accidents from 7:30 a.m. until the last bus departs at the end of the school day. In the event of illness or accident, school personnel will give emergency care only. Parents are responsible for any additional care needed. All students should have a written pass from the faculty or staff member on duty before reporting to the health room. If the health room is closed, students should report to the main office. Parents of students with health problems are to report the problems to the school nurse at the beginning of the school year or when such problems are present.  

Postural Screenings:  

The State of Connecticut Department of Education requires that students have a postural screening in grade 7 or 8. Our district has chosen to do the screening during the seventh grade year for female students and the eighth grade year for male students if they have not already had it done at their physician’s office. This screening is performed in March. 

Immunizations 

Per Connecticut State Regulations, before starting the 7th Grade, your student may need two immunizations: Tdap and Meningococcal. 

Prior to entering 8th grade you student may need: Hep A 

Please submit your student’s updated immunization record to the Health Office as soon as possible.  We will be working all summer updating medical records. 

Medications: 

Students who require medication in school will need a completed “Authorization for Administration of Medication by School Personnel” form. This form is to be signed by the student’s physician, parent and the school nurse. All medications require this form, including inhalers. All medications should be submitted to the Health Office in its original container and labeled with the student’s name before the start of school. Medications must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a current pharmacy label. All medication (prescription and over the counter) must be stored in the health office and dispensed by the nurse or trained designee. A single dose of medication will be prepared by the nurse to administer during a field trip. Multiple doses of medication for longer field trips require  specific physician authorization and pharmacy packaging (BOE Policy 5141.21) 

Physical Examinations 

Per Connecticut State Regulations, prior to entering 6th grade, students will need a Physical Examination. Please feel free to submit updated physicals to the Health Office at any time. A record of all immunizations required by law must be on file. Physicals are required for all students participating in interscholastic sports. Physicals must be current within 13 months and must remain current throughout the sport season. The form must be on file in the health office prior to the student trying out and participating in the sport, this includes the Ledyard Cycling Club.