Student Services Home
The Student Services at WCCHS are extensive. They include the counseling office, social work services, support and alternative education programs and the nurses' office. These programs have additional information on separate parts of the website under ACADEMICS.
Contact this office if you have questions about:
- New enrollments
- Free and Reduced-Price Meal Information
- McKinney-Vento services
- homebound instruction
McKinney-Vento
Information for McKinney Vento Students & Families who are experiencing homelessness can be found here.
Recognizing and reporting signs of Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse and grooming behaviors harm students, their parents/guardians, the District’s environment, its school communities, and the community at large, while diminishing a student’s ability to learn. The Board has a responsibility and obligation to increase awareness and knowledge of: (1) issues regarding child sexual abuse, (2) likely warning signs that a child may be a victim of sexual abuse, (3) grooming behaviors related to child sexual abuse and grooming, (4) how to report child sexual abuse, (5) appropriate relationships between District employees and students based upon State law, and (6) how to prevent child sexual abuse. For more information, please see Board Policy 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors at https://
Safe2Help Illinois
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Safe2Help IL is a program with a multifaceted approach to help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence, or other threats to school safety. The program offers a website with self-help resources, videos, and a 24/7 confidential way to share information regarding safety issues impacting Illinois students. The goal of the program is to get students to "seek help before harm." |
Suicide and Self Harm
If you or anyone you know is experiencing persistent negative thoughts or may be at risk of self harm please have them reach out to their counselor or social worker. If you need immediate assistance dial 911. Other mental health resources are listed below.
Risk Factors correlated with suicide include (ISBE):
- Prior suicide attempt
- Co-occurring mental and alcohol or substance abuse disorders
- Family history of suicide
- Parental psychopathology
- Hopelessness
- Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
- Easy access to lethal methods, especially guns
- Exposure to the suicide of a significant person
- History of physical or sexual abuse
- Impaired parent-child relationships
- Life stressors, especially those involving loss
- Lack of involvement in school and/or work ("drifting")
Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Multiple learning options are available for pregnant and parenting teens. Please see your school counselor for more information.
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Teens Guide: English
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Teens Guide: Spanish
Other Student Services Resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Illinois Dept of Public Health
Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Section 504
What is Section 504?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding. District 205 provides a free and appropriate education for students who are eligible for a 504 plan by individually designing accommodations, modifications, and/or services that provide them equal access to the general education environment as their non-disabled peers.
In order to be eligible under Section 504, a student must have a "mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity" such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.
Section 504 services are not the same as "special education" and students with a 504 plan are considered general education students.
How do students become eligible for a 504 plan?
Students must be evaluated by the school district in order to determine their eligibility for a 504 plan. Students who are suspected of having a qualifying impairment can be referred for an evaluation by a school team/staff member or by their parent(s)/guardian(s). The outcomes of the evaluation will determine whether the student is eligible under Section 504 and if they require a plan.
Please note that students with disabilities who do not qualify for an IEP may qualify for services under Section 504 if the student has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.
If you suspect that your student may qualify for services, please contact the 504 designee for their school building.
Building 504 Designee:
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Contact the student's counselor
504 Coordinator
Megan Payleitner
mpayleitner@d94.org; 630-675-6466