Welcome to the Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School Web pages. Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School is proud of their continued improvement on the Pennsylvania State Standard Assessments (PSSA's). Once again both the Elementary and the Middle School have surpassed the Pennsylvania state assessment requirements and continue to meet AYP. This performance is a direct result of working as a team; incorporating the parents, highly qualified teachers, students, and the community. Weatherly Elementary/Middle School provides a quality education utilizing the support of classroom aides, a Title I Program, and Title I classroom aides, various levels of support for individuals with special education needs, and the use of small classrooms improving the ratio of teacher to students. Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School not only has a variety of extra-curricular activities but provides opportunities for instrumental lessons, band, and chorus on the Middle School level as well as a very active PTA (Parent/Teacher Association). Please feel free to contact the Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School with any questions or concerns.
Sandra B. Slavick, Principal
slavicks@weatherlysd.org
Services offered:
ESL (English as a Second Language)
English as a Second Language (ESL) program for the District is a scope and sequence that builds and develops linguistic proficiency for non-native English speakers. All students are assured a high quality English linguistic learning experience based on the six language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical thinking/learning strategies, and culture.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
A specially trained team of staff members is available to offer assistance to students. The Middle School program, called SAP, consists of an intervention team staffed by teachers, the guidance counselor, school nurse, administrator, and appropriate support agencies for the county (Mental Health and Retardation, Drug and Alcohol, and Juvenile Court Offices) trained to identify and refer "at risk" students for appropriate treatment. High risk concerns include: substance abuse, sexual abuse, depression and suicide prevention. Referrals for high-risk students may come from students, parents, teachers, counselors, or any employee of the district. Anyone concerned about the emotional or physical well-being of a student is encouraged to contact a member of SAP. Information about the program is available by calling the principal or a team member at 570-427-8689.
Special Education Services
The Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School provides 5 learning support programs and has 2 multiple disabilities classes for students with special needs, each with a highly qualified teacher. The IEP team strives to provide each individual with special needs with the maximum opportunities of services provided within the general education curriculum utilizing differentiated instruction. These services are balanced with direct instruction in skill areas needing more explicit instruction to create a truly individualized program for each student. All related services are provided through the Weatherly Area School District or the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit. Weatherly Area Elementary/Middle School prides itself in providing a full continuum of options to meet the needs of students.
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