JSC Weekly Wave
MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) at JSC
Here at John S. Clarke we know that it takes a village to best meet our students' diverse needs. This year, we have been fortunate to welcome new staff members to our team, so we are able to offer additional targeted support. These positions included an assistant principal, behavior interventionist, and school counselor. Please know that our school team is here to help with any concern, challenge, or problem. We are all here for one common purpose - to successfully support our students in their paths to achievement.
JSC utilizes a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) structure to match support to your child's needs. Our top priority is providing the highest level of support and communication. We understand students/parents may need help or have questions, but they might not be sure who to ask. We would like to share the inclusive supports available to your child(ren).
Students do not fit into a "one-way educational path", which is why it is essential for the varying supports to help meet individual student needs.
- Classroom teachers provide differentiated instruction to all students in their classroom, in the areas of English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Emotional Learning. All classroom teachers receive professional development, and ongoing support and guidance from our Title I reading specialists, math interventionist, school counselor, building administrators, curriculum director, and district instructional coach.
- Reading and math interventionists are available to assist students with reading and math progress in the classroom. Each student at JSC receives specialized intervention, to target specific needs in reading.
- If academic difficulties continue, the MTSS Team will review the classroom data and interview the teacher(s) to consider additional supports to accelerate progress.
- If a student is demonstrating behavioral difficulties and/or is experiencing a life stressor, a referral is made to the Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP) where a certified counselor is a certified counselor and trained ESAP team is available to assist in determining further interventions to support the student.
- A behavioral interventionist is available to assist with immediate behavioral concerns occurring within the school day.
- Both the school counselor and social worker are available to assist in team decisions and providing interventions.
- Our third-party School-Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) program is available to students and families upon recommendation and is located within JSC for ease of access.
2024 PMFL and Cheer Registration
When: Sunday, April 21st, 5:00Pm to 6:30PM
Where: AMVETS 1300 Seneca St., Pottsville, PA 17901 (inside the building)
Who: Any child in grades K-6 (or 7th for cheerleading) interested in playing football or cheerleading
Cost: $25 per child; $15 per sibling
PLEASE NOTE!!!! This will be the FINAL cheerleading registration before the season. NO Exceptions and no cheer sign-ups will be accepted after April 21st!
There will be additional dates for football sign-ups posted before the start of the season.
