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Show Lakeside Review, Wednesday, August 27, 1986 Counseling helps solve problems 9A Department gives students alternative to regular classroom situation FARMINGTON This week thousands of area students have returned to the classroom, for another year of learning and activi- 'It has been reported to me that some of the staff had knowledge of abuse and did not report it. That cannot be permitted ties. Most will fit well into the established school system but some will have special problems needing another approach to help complete their education, according to Milton Shaum of the Pupil Personnel Services in the county. Shaum said his department was established to serve students who require special alternatives and directions' to obtain a satisfactory school experience. His department assists in the counseling and processing of students in an effort to provide an educational program commensurate with the needs, interests, and apptitudes of students who may have problems within the regular system. He deals with special enroll- ment, guardianship enrollment, youths in custody, truancy, foreign students, child neglect and abuse, drop outs, students with discipline problems, and alternative educational counseling Last school year he processed between 300 to 400 requests for elementary school transfers, he said. While it is not school policy to allow students to attend Milton Shaum schools outside their normal districts, Shaum said each situation must be looked at individually. He said a large number of the transfer requests come from families who need to have schooling close to a babysitter so children will not be left alone after school. He said his office trys to work within reason, but that when classes are full, nothing can be done. Not only are there requests to attend different schools within the county, but for transfers to schools. Last year, 56 students were educated outside the Davis School District in public schools; 28 of those were from secondary schools. This is an unusually high number of secondary students, he said. It seems to me that a number of these students have been trendy' kids, and have preferred to attend schools where there were students more like them. Youths in custodial situations were also helped by Shaums de- partment. Those students may have been involved with the Division of Family Services, Youth single-- Intermountain Corrections, parent Youth Care, or other private agencies. The primary cause of referral for 78 was neglect and abuse, 18 were runaways, 12 had suffered d from incest, 44 were referrals, and 49 were delinquendrug-relate- cy related. Davis County teachers are required by law to report cases of child abuse and neglect but Shaum said not all teachers are complying. He said 77 child abuse or neglect referrals were considered by the district. This continues to be one of our societys most serious problems, he said. We must do our part to prevent it. It has been reported to me that some of the staff had knowledge of abuse and did not report it. That cannot be ty Scoiats Two area scouts have earned the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting. Jacob C. Raymond, son of Robert and Barbara Raymond, 5135 S. 2150 W. in Roy, has earned his Arrow of Light. A member of Pack 193, sponsored by the Roy LDS 5th Ward, he attends Lakeview Elementary. He has earned his Faith in God and 10 activity awards in Webe-lo- s. '' fa,", ' & y;J 9K y 4; q a A? , j ... y m p, -- Citizen of the Year He enjoys soccer, in basketball, football and playing summer baseball. He is a Blazer Vi r . "VS A correspondent FARMINGTON Returning to school after a summer break or going to school for the first time can be traumatic for a child, said JoAnn Mathis, the Utah State University extension home economist. She has a few ideas a parent can follow to lessen the trauma of returning to school. Talk to the child about returning to school, she said. Ask them what they are looking forward to learning and what they are frightened about. Discuss fears with children. Books are available from the public library on children's fears, she said. Purchasing new school supplies for children can make starting school more fun. For a child who has never attended school, it's important for a parent to tell a child exactly what will happen each school day. Having a child start school, go to junior high or begin high school are all turning points for families. If parents can anticipate fears or worries of their children and talk about them, many potential school problems can be worked out, she said. m c V 14 yMi Our collection of quality, A. y Jt 7 J A' C. Raymond i Ryan E. Draayer 10 Webelos activity awards. He enjoys soccer, watching football, science and history. and was Outstanding History Student in He has earned his Blazer A and fifth-grad- A name brand merchandise is displayed & coordinated to make your selection easy. Youl find great values and your satisfaction is guaranteed ! A. sored by the Roy LDS 5th Ward, he attends Lakeview Elementary. He has earned his Faith in God Review ( Y vv, Jacob CALLAHAN JO-AN- DAY SAVINGS e. Ryan E. Draayer, son of Kash and Nancy Draayer of 5285 S. 2150 W. in Roy, has earned his Arrow of Light. A member of Pack 193, spon- Lessen school trauma ''$ $4 r LEADING the ninth grade at North Layton Junior High this year are (from left) Nichole Burdett, president; Jackie Bell, secretary, and Lyndie Jones, vice president. t Ay J St's sVi A er M -- He was fifth-grad- '? permitted. Alternative educational counseling was given to 1,247 students and 210 students were served by the Clinton Youth Service Center. Students from Davis County spent 1,475 student days at MOWEDA Detention Center between August 1985 and May 1986. One hundred ninety-thre- e students were given exempt status from school last year, up 17.5 percent from the previous year. Shaum said many of these students will school at a later date. Tobacco use is also on the list of habits to wipe out, according to Shaum. He said last year the new Davis School District tobacco citation policy was used for the first time and 312 citations were given-10- 8 were given to high school males, 50 to high school females, 92 to junior high males, 45 to junior high females, three to elementary school males, one to elementary school females, and 13 to alternative education participants. The 312 citations were in addition to those given by local police departments. Shaum said often the schools will call a nearby police station to handle tobacco problems. Shaum said his office often deals with the dark side of life, students, parents, and educators struggling to cope. Kids have had a lot of services through the year, he said. e. lies JOHN HENRY s. ., DRESS STIRRUP PANTS SHIRTS FOR JUNIORS compare at $22 FOR MEN compare at $26.50 n .n - ' f " T V X f. j i i y. i EVERY DAY AT EVERY DAY AT CASSILS CA3SI&S - tt. CHICbyH.I.S. JEANS take the first step, take Step One! 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