Student Support Services

Food

All students eat lunch in school. Students may either bring lunch from home or purchase it in school. Items on the menu have been selected with an eye toward nutritional guidelines and student preferences.

Health Services

Students undergo an annual on-site vision and hearing screening by the N.Y.C. Board of Health. In addition, a NYC Department of Health nurse reviews students' health records and follows up on any noted health problems.

Guidance

Saint Stanislaus Kostka School employs a part time Guidance Teacher. Her role is to visit the classes weekly to discuss issues that are age appropriate, focusing on topics relating to safety, conflict resolution, peer pressure, etc. A trained Guidance Counselor is also available twice weekly through Title I to students on a one to one basis to discuss personal concerns. Students are made aware of career options during an annual Career Week. Professionals from the neighboring areas visit the classes to make the children aware of the qualifications and responsibilities of their respective careers.

Academic Guidance

Academic guidance is provided to students by the classroom teachers. A ten-hour remedial Math and Reading program is provided free of charge for students who are having difficulties in these areas. Student to student tutoring is also available after school for a small fee. Students who are having difficulty learning are referred for testing through the New York City Board of Education. Students who qualify are eligible for after school support services through this same agency. A child who manifests a speech or language disorder which affects educational performance may be referred for evaluation and, if appropriate, recommended for placement in the New York City After School Speech Center Program. Students in grade eight who have demonstrated advanced mathematical abilities may register for Math A, an advanced after school math class. This course covers some of the topics included in high school math classes.

Transportation

A school bus is provided by the Office of Pupil Transportation for students in kindergarten through grade two who live one half mile or more from the school. Passes for reduced fare on city buses are available, with some restrictions, to students in grades six through eight who live one half mile or more from the school. Passes for free fares are provided for students in grades three through eight who live one or more miles from school. Transportation for field trips is provided by chartered service through safe, reliable, and reasonably priced companies.

Before/After School Program

Saint Stanislaus Kostka has a before school program (SS Club Kid) from 7:30 to 8:00 AM to accommodate children of working parents. The children have an option of having a light breakfast at the program. The after school program operates Monday through Friday from dismissal until 6:00 PM any day that school is in session. Under adult supervision, the children have an opportunity to work on their homework, to participate in varied activities and to play group games.