Student Resources
Student Counseling: Terman’s counselors are available to provide support to students and families. If additional counseling is called for, Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) provides short-term, individual, group and family counseling and referral services to middle school students and their families. ACS is a community non-profit organization. They can be reached at (650) 424-0852.
Library: The library contains a collection of print and non-print materials and provides access to on-line catalogues, the Internet, and multimedia CD-ROMS. All library items are due on the date indicated on the due date card. A fine will be charged for late returns. Failure to return materials or pay fines may result in a loss of privileges.
Textbooks: The teachers will distribute textbooks in the classrooms. In most cases, these books are to be kept at home, and a classroom set of books is provided for use at school. Students are responsible for their textbooks. Textbooks must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year. Final year end report cards may be held if textbooks are not returned.
Computer Center: Students may use the Computer Center during lunch and after school, as available. Before students are allowed to use the Center, they and their parents must sign a contract agreeing to the proper use of equipment and materials.
Homework Habitat: After-School Homework Center has adult tutors available to assist students in the Library from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays. Students must sign in. If they leave the library before 4:30 p.m., they must leave campus unless they are participating in a supervised activity.
Scholarship Assistance: Scholarship assistance, provided by the PTA, is available for costs associated with school. Assistance is available through your student’s counselor and will be confidential if provided. Scholarships for athletics are available through the City of Palo Alto Recreation Department. Call the Recreation Department at (650) 329-2390 for more information.
Service Opportunities: Youth Community Service (YCS) is a club open to all students to provide service to the school and community. Service opportunities are also available through leadership elective classes.
Student Directory: A PTA sponsored directory of student and parent/guardian phone numbers will be available in the fall. If you do not want information listed, there is a form to complete that is provided in the Back to School Packet.
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