Re: Re:recommend a McKay school

June 7, 2010

Dear Ramona,

Speech and OT services are not part of the curriculum/program, but parents have the therapist of their choice come to the school during the school day to see the student(s) for therapy. The parent pays the therapist directly. We also have two wonderful therapists that are here two to three full days a week if you needed a recommendation.

Hope that helps.

dr. ilyssa hershey

atlantis academy

coral springs, florida

Subject: Re: Re:recommend a McKay schoolTo: sList Date: Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:52 AM

Hello April: Hi there my son is 5 year old entering kinder in the fall.

Coral Springs would be a bit far for my son, but I want to ask you in the

event that I ever consider moving to that city and/or if my son doesn't

fit into a cluster "exactly". His dianosis is PDD, has minor stims, good behavior,

excellent with math, but his biggest deficit is in the language/speech comprehension.

So this hinders him to be in a mainstream kinder. Also has lack of focus so

he wanders from his desk. He will likely enter into a cluster...at our

neighborhood public elementary school (SandPiper Elementary in Sunrise).

I saw your posting about Atlantis Academy school and had one question?Are the speech and occupational therapies offered on the campus and as part

of the school day? Or do you have to pay for his therapy at the school?

This is a big deal, since in the public school system my son would have these

therapies as part of his regular school day.

your input is greatly appreciated. .thank you.

From: April Alder <aprilalder@bellsout h.net>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, June 5, 2010 12:51:49 PMSubject: Re:recommend a McKay school

Our son will be entering third grade in the fall at Atlantis Academy in Coral Springs and he loves going to school there.This will be his third year attending Atlantis Academy for school/camp, and we plan for him to stay there through high school.April

June 7, 2010

Hi Mama Bear,

Why isn't he going into a regular ed class with appropriate

support? The cluster should be the place of last resort.

From: sList

[mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Ilyssa Hershey

Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 12:05 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Re:recommend a McKay school

Dear Ramona,

Speech and OT services are not part of the

curriculum/program, but parents have the therapist of their choice come to

the school during the school day to see the student(s) for therapy. The

parent pays the therapist directly. We also have two wonderful

therapists that are here two to three full days a week if you needed a

recommendation.

Hope that helps.

dr. ilyssa hershey

atlantis academy

coral springs, florida

Subject: Re: Re:recommend a McKay school

To: sList

Date: Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:52 AM

Hello April: Hi there my son is 5 year old entering

kinder in the fall.

Coral Springs would be a bit far for my son, but I want to

ask you in the

event that I ever consider moving to that city and/or if

my son doesn't

fit into a cluster " exactly " . His dianosis

is PDD, has minor stims, good behavior,

excellent with math, but his biggest deficit is in the

language/speech comprehension.

So this hinders him to be in a mainstream kinder.

Also has lack of focus so

he wanders from his desk. He will likely enter

into a cluster...at our

neighborhood public elementary school (SandPiper

Elementary in Sunrise).

I saw your posting about Atlantis Academy school and had

one question?

Are the speech and occupational therapies offered on the campus and as part

of the school day? Or do you have to pay for his

therapy at the school?

This is a big deal, since in the public school system my

son would have these

therapies as part of his regular school day.

your input is greatly appreciated. .thank you.

From: April Alder

<aprilalder@bellsout h.net>

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Sat, June 5, 2010 12:51:49 PM

Subject: Re:recommend a McKay school

Our son will be entering

third grade in the fall at Atlantis Academy in

Coral Springs and he loves going to school there.

This will be his third year attending Atlantis Academy for school/camp, and

we plan for him to stay there through high school.

April

June 9, 2010

Hi Liz and all:

I think the realationship a parent should have with anyone working with their child is a professional one, they are providing a service for your child. I don't believe the line should be crossed into "friendship" that is when things can get ugly, and confusing. Don't get me wrong I have a cordial "friendly" relationship with my childrens teachers, and therapists. I donate stuff to the classroom, have been room mom, and volunteer all the time. Coming to my home to hang out I think its totally unprofessional and not proper.

Go to see the teacher each marking period only? I'm sorry I also disagree with you here. I volunteer all the time, that is when you really see what is going on. I don't go there to take notes and complain, although if I see something that could be done better with my son I look for solutions, and a way to "help" the teacher that is working with him.

Yes, you attrack more things with honey, but you still need to have a professional, respectful realtionship with the people who work with your children.

One more question? Have you been in different scenarios with some "cluster" teachers? I have been on field trips and other activities at the school, and cluster classrooms. I have seen some bad attitudes toward the children and untrained people working with them. I have also seen some loving and caring with the children (very few) and that is a sad reality.

Its not being negative.........it is being realistic!

From: Ramona H. <mamabear_sunrise@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Re:recommend a McKay schoolTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:52 AM