Health Services are provided by the school nurse who serves the needs of the learners. There is one Registered Nurse on campus and all staff take First Aid sessions with the Lebanese Red Cross on an annual basis.
The nurse is provided with medical files for learners that include:
- A copy of ID and two passport-sized photos
- Emergency contact information
- Medical vaccination report updates
Health education is conducted throughout the year to answer learner and parent concerns and to provide awareness, emotional and physical support. The services provided during the year are covered by a pediatrician, an ophthalmologist, a nutritionist, a dentist and other specialists.
Hospital
In case of emergency and hospital need, learners are transported to the nearest hospital for examination. Parents will be contacted before leaving the school to the hospital.
Insurance
All learners and personnel are covered by school insurance for accidents that take place during school hours.
Immunizations
For the safety of all learners certain immunizations are required by law. These include:
- Polio;
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP);
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR);
- Hepatitis B;
- Hib and chickenpox (varicella).
Learners must have the immunizations record up to date in order to attend school.
Counseling
The Counseling Department is founded on the belief that each individual is unique, possesses intrinsic worth, and is capable of personal growth and self-direction.
Our philosophy is that counseling is for everyone. We try to serve a vital role in ensuring that all learners become successful learners and to achieve their highest potential.
The counseling department aims at helping learners develop a growing sense of responsibility for their personal and academic choices.
Goals
To assist learners in understanding:
- School environment
- Self and others
- Attitudes and behaviors
- Decision-making and problem solving
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- School success skills
Services
The counseling program includes the following services:
- Individual counseling services.
- Group counseling services.
- Classroom guidance activities.
- Consultation with parents, teachers, other school personnel, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
- Referral for professional help outside the school