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Information for Students

Health Information

It is the policy of the Intermediate Unit to provide a learning environment that is safe and provides appropriate motivation to ensure a creative and productive student body. To this end, DCIU unequivocally endorses the philosophy that the schools should be free from the detrimental effects of illicit drugs and alcohol.

Office Hours

The DCIU Education Center office is open from 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

OPTIONS Hours

  • Student Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on scheduled Early Dismissal Days. These days are indicated on the school calendar - Appendix E. Lunch will be provided before the students are dismissed.

Mental Health Service

DCIU contracts with Prospect CCMC, LLC – Community Campus to provide the following in-school mental health services: individual counseling, group counseling and psychiatric services. The school psychiatrist evaluates students at least once each year. Psychiatric services at DCIU Education Center may include psychiatric evaluation, consultation with parents, and medication management. The goal of Prospect CCMC, LLC – Community Campus is to provide services that are; community-based, multi-disciplinary, delivered in the least restrictive manner, multicultural, inclusive of family, individualized to the child’s needs, and multi-system oriented.