Student Services

What is Student Services?

The Student Academic Services (Special Education Department) at the high school offers a variety of services to students who require specialized instruction. Students have been referred, have had a formal evaluation and were found eligible for an Individualized Education Plan to support their education. An Individual Educational Plan is developed to address accommodations and/or modifications necessary for students to access their education and goals to address their academic, social/emotional and/or transition needs. Services are provided based on the student's level of performance and individual needs as determined by his/her Student Evaluation and Placements Team (SEPT). 

More specific information regarding Student Academic Services may be obtained by contacting the SAS Department at Portsmouth High School -  (436-7100, extension 2939).

Terms to Know

Study Center

Students may work in small groups or one-to-one with a Student Academic Services staff member. Emphasis is placed on students developing the necessary organizational and academic skills for success in all disciplines. Study Center is designated time to implement the goals and support the modifications and/or accommodations according to the student's Individual Educational Plan. Students in Study Center classes have the opportunity to develop effective study skills while completing course assignments. Focus is on specially designed programming that could include development of executive functioning skills, reading and writing instruction, social skills, social emotional regulation, self-advocacy skills and scheduled time with specialists. A weekly contact system with content area teachers has been established so that Study Center teachers are aware of current course requirements and student's academic and behavioral performance.


Support Center



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Who's Who in Student Services

Laurie Melanson

Student Services Coordinator

Ellen Rhodes

Student Services Administrative Assistant

Kait O'Brien

Student Services Counselor

Michael Winters

Student Services Counselor

Wendy Bradley

Case Manager

Marissa Brawn

Case Manager

Ryan Costa

Case Manager

Elizabeth Diemer

Case Manager

Hannah Dul

Case Manager

Karina Grant

Case Manager

Wendy Joanis

Case Manager

Bekki McManus

Case Manager

Bryan Rogers

Case Manager/Life Skills Teacher

Kathy Stroup

Sppech & Language

Nancy Moore

Adaptive PE

James Sparrell

School Psychologist