Routine screenings for language/speech problems are done at specific grade levels. Children referred by the professional staff, parents or physician are given a threshold hearing test. For students with speech, language or hearing problems, the speech therapist plans an individualized follow-up program and maintains on-going parent and teacher contact.
A school psychologist is available for individual testing and diagnosis. The administration, parents or teacher may refer a student for testing. Testing can be done after other interventions planned have not produced the desired results. Written parent permission is required in order for the psychologist to proceed with formal testing or intervention.
Guidance counselors are available to the students on a part-time basis throughout the school year. Counselors plan and prepare special curriculum segments and are available for consultation with teachers, parents and students upon request.
Small group tutoring is provided for students in grades K through 4 in reading and/or math who qualify on the basis of standardized tests.
Short-term or long-term individual and small group services are provided for students who need support in reading.
Parent permission is needed for most special services whether these are provided through St. Charles School or Special Services personnel.
St. Charles School has 286 students enrolled in grades K-8 as of October 20, 2024
St. Charles School located at 7325 Westview Drive, Boardman, Ohio has adopted the following racial nondiscriminatory policies.
St. Charles School recruits and admits students of any race, color or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
St. Charles School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.
School policy for background checks for teaching & non-teaching volunteers, as well as volunteers with direct contact with students can be found here at our Child Protection Policy.