Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Qtwi lN',f'9i o ' H Q Almera Caywood, school social worker, consults with Carol Sutcliffe, attendance clerk, to find out what class a student has, so she can notify him of an appointment. Meetings between students and the social worker are often scheduled during class hours. LJ' 'A T 5 ABOVE: Support service workers were constantly seen helping or talking with students. junior-Tim Hurst stops to talk to Esther Franklin, security- specialist, between classes. LEFT: There are many ways Nurse Rosalie Sanderson helps students and checking the eyesight of each student is just one example. Nurses also keep medical records on file for students with special health con- ditions. Almera Caywood Helen Drennen Rosalie Sanderson Bud Schreck joyce Simmons Support Services ' 139

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Support Services lend help, effort to students, staff I'm here to help you, not to hurt you, was the way Esther Franklin, security specialist, expressed the attitude of the support services staff. This part of the school consisted of two part-time nurses, two security specialists, a social worker and a school psychiatrist. The support service personnel were constantly seen throughout the school lending a hand with anything from turning on candy machines to helping students with personal problems. e Security specialists kept busy in trying to prevent vandalism i both in the building and parking lots, helping students with car problems, and many other duties to ensure the 'safety of students. They worked a considerable amount outside school hours for athletic games, practices and various other school activities. e The two nurses carried out numerous tasks. They screened all sophomores for hearing and all juniors for vision, in ad- dition to giving both tests to new students. Approximately 100-125 students went to the nutseis office every week for various reasons. The nurses also performed comprehensive evaluations and counseling, and they informed teachers about specificproblemsisuch as drug abuse. p is S s The social worker helped in problem solving with both students and their parents. As a member of the evaluation team, the social worker helped toescreen students for appropriate education place- ment and made referrals when necessary. The job required working with atten- dance neglect and abuse, and working closely with other socialagcnciesg Part of the social worker's job included inform- ing teachers about certain social pro- blems for a better understanding, and working with students to meet' their needs whether it be a new environment or other adjustments. p , - t The school psychologist was also a member of the evaluation team and worked closely with the social ,workerg The psychologists job was primarily to test students individually and help with any psychological problems. S 1 S ' T One of the main ideas of the support services staff was that you get out of your job what you put in. The support service staff remained as an authority, but also as a friend to students. . p Q 138 ' Support Services Communication between counselors and the school psychologist is a vital part in aiding students with concerns or needs. Counselor Victor Wilmoth and Psychologist Joyce Simmons take time out to talk to Sophomore Willie Harvcll about a schedule change.

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Clerical workers tackle many jobs, responsibilities y Throughout the course of the school year, the Northwest clerical staff tackled several jobs and responsibilities. Aside from taking phone calls, typing bulletins and letters, writing admit slips and recording attendance, they did several odd jobs and helped out when they were needed. However, some of their simple tasks did not always seem easy. Taking phone calls became difficult when an angry parent was on the other end. The secretaries were usually the first people to talk to upset parents and the matter had to be handled tactfully. Sometimes the clerical staff had to call parents about their students attend- ance, a job which was not always plea- sant. Despite some of their difficult duties, the clerical staff felt that normal- ly working in the school offices was en. joyable andthat they had a good rapport with the students and with the ad- ministration. For the clerical staff, school lasted longer than the 36 weeks that students attended classes. Some members stayed for three weeks after school ended and came back four weeks before it started again, and others worked all through the summer. Summer months were filled with finalizing schedules, ordering and receiving supplies for the next year, numbering and stamping new text- books, preparing student and faculty handbooks and an endless list of other activities. Some members of the clerical staff worked with the counselors, some work- ed with the administration, some worked with attendance, and others specialized in various areas to help keep the school running smoothly. Their diversity of duties required dedication, but proved to be helpful to everyone. 1 it 140 0 Clerical Staff -Mfg .Q .....,....,,. Daily jobs of the clerical workers are varied and odd jobs keep them busy. Vickie Kisner, PAD clerk, files atten dance papers to keep an accurate record of each day's attendance. H,