School Based Health Center William Penn provides a School Based Health Center (Wellness Center) in conjunction with the State Division of Public Health and Christiana Care. It is located in Room E-123. The center provides physical care, personal counseling, laboratory screening, health education, and nutritional services. The service is free of charge, but a Consent Form and Health History Form must by signed by a parent or guardian. More information is available through the Wellness Center at 324-5740.
Communities in Schools Communities in Schools (CIS) have been in a partnership with the Colonial School District since 1992. The organization provides many services to William Penn. In addition, CIS assists students with such issues as attendance, behavior, and academic performance issues. For a complete background and a list of all services please visit their website at http://www.cisdelaware.org Communities in Schools is the nation's leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and be prepared for life. CIS believes that every child needs and deserves "Five Basics": - A One-on-one relationship with a caring adult, - A Safe place to learn and grow, - A Healthy start and a healthy future, - A Marketable skill to use upon graduation, - A Chance to give back to peers and community. The mission of Communities in Schools is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. Often these needed resources are already in place within the community but they are in the wrong place. Children and families must first locate and then travel to agencies scattered all over town, usually during school hours and with no way to coordinate the various services. CIS reverses this process, bringing resources to where children already spend their days-into the school. These resources are delivered in a caring, coordinated manner, often through direct case management.
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