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Student Support Services

Saigon South International School recognizes the diverse needs of children and adolescents. SSIS employs counselors in all school divisions and an academic resources specialist in the elementary school and learning/study skills teacher in the middle school. These specialists all hold North American certification.

The Student Support Services department is able to provide the following services to enhance student achievement and adjustment.

Counseling Services:

The elementary school counselor supports the academic, social and emotional needs of elementary students at SSIS. The counselor offers classroom lessons and support services for students and families as they manage issues of studying and living in an international environment. The goal is to promote personal well-being, healthy relationships and the successful balance of academic, extracurricular and community involvement for SSIS students.

Middle and high school guidance and counseling services support students in the development of their unique learning styles and personal growth. Classroom and parent programs are designed to help students and families in adjusting to overseas life. In middle school there is an advisory program that guides the students in their academic, personal, emotional and career awareness growth. In the high school, an organized and systematic approach to academic counseling supports students in the development of a four-year plan to attain entry to the desired post-academic program. Individual and family presentations help with preparation of excellent college admissions applications and career planning.

Academic Resource Services:

There is an academic resource specialist in the elementary school and a learning/study skills support teacher in the middle school. Both consult with teachers, parents, and other school personnel in order to maximize student achievement. Short-term enrichment support may be available to students referred to the Elementary Student Services Team (SST). Extended support may be available for students who are identified as having mild learning needs.

Students admitted to SSIS should be able to function successfully within the regular classroom program while receiving minimal assistance from Support Services personnel and within the parameters of the support SSIS is able to provide.

Community Referrals:

At times, depending on individual students needs, SSIS will assist with external referrals. There are a variety of specialists in the community, which provide further options for our students.

Admissions:

Parents of students with identified speech/language or learning needs are advised to share assessment reports with Admissions during the application process. Parents who suspect that their children may have unidentified special needs should arrange for comprehensive physical, academic, speech/language and/or psychological evaluations of their children prior to making an application for enrollment.