Associate Principals

Counseling Department

Counselors work with outside agencies when appropriate.  Parents, as well as students, are encouraged to confer with the counselors as they wish.  Schedule an appointment or call

262-670-3200.  Except for emergencies, students are reminded that they should have a pre-arranged appointment with a counselor to avoid missing classroom instruction.

The following is a breakdown of the individual school counselor responsibilities.

CA$H (Content Area Study Help)

CA$H is a Title I Tutoring Program for students who are in danger of failing one or more required classes.  CA$H provides intensive tutoring from teachers and paraprofessionals.  CA$H meets in Room 103 every period each day Monday through Thursday.  Students come to the CA$H room two or more times per week during their study hall period to receive additional academic help.  Another component of CA$H is the Adolescent Dropout Prevention Team (ADOPT), which pairs students with staff mentors.  Interested students can obtain further information about the CA$H Program by contacting their counselor, teacher, or coming into the CA$ Room to fill out the necessary forms with Mrs. Rettler, any time during the school day.

Health Services

Kim Thomas (ext. 203)

Ms. Thomas, a health technician, is available throughout the school day to help students in case of an accident or illness. Her office is located in the attendance office.

If a student feels ill or injures himself/herself, the student must report to the attendance office. First aid supplies are available there for emergencies. When necessary, parents are called and arrangements are made to get the student home. Students are reminded: DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT TO LEAVE. In case of illness or injury, we want the parent/guardian of the students to be aware of the situation so that they can advise the school of the appropriate course of action.

Hartford Union High School reserves the right to initiate emergency health care procedures for all students on fields trips for classes, co-curricular activities or when parents/guardians are not available.

School-Within-A-School

School-Within-A-School (SWS) is designed to provide a unique, alternative learning experience for students who have not met with success in the traditional high school program.  Students are encouraged to "Get Realistic About a Diploma" (GRAD).  The GRAD-SWS attempts to assess each student's strengths, weaknesses, interest, and learning styles.  GRAD seeks to provide an integrated experiential learning approach to accommodate these specific needs.  Students are involved in modified instructional activities aimed at preparing them for the world of work.  Coordination with school, parents, and community agencies assist to make connections with academics in the classroom and to apply these skills in making future plans for school and work.

Student Assistance Program

Patti Christel (ext.224)

The Student Assistance Program is designed to help all students concerned with, or affected by, personal and/or family problems.  These problems might include but are not limited to pregnancy and parenting, depression, anger, stress, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco products and any controlled substance used by a student, friend, or a family member.  Specially trained faculty members, along with Pupil Services Team members, are available to help students, on a regular basis, in a comfortable group setting, cope with difficult situations.  Our Student Assistance Program is designed to provide a helping atmosphere where your concerns are addressed in a caring and confidential manner.

Peers For Peers

The "Peer" is committed to being a positive role model for other students within his or her school district.  Trained in active listening, empathizing, self-awareness, value clarification, problem solving, decision making, AODA Education, and community resources.  The "Peer" assists students in a supportive, nonjudgmental  and unbiased manner.  The "Peer" does not counsel other students seeking help.  They provide support services, assisting students who are confronted with personal and/or social problems.

School Psychologist

Hartford Union High School employs the services of a school psychologist.  Mrs. Redmond is available to help all students make the most of their educational experiences.  She is also available to help parents and school staff in the identification and remediation of problems.  Her more traditional roles include testing and assessment for special programming and individual/group counseling.  Mrs. Redmond also assists in the development of intervention programs for the education/training of students, parents and faculty in mental health related areas (physical/sexual/substance abuse issues, adolescent depression, suicide, etc.).

Social Worker

Ms. Christel is available to help students, parents and staff in a variety of ways having to do with behavior change.  Ms. Christel's primary responsibility is to work with students who are truant (do not attend school regularly).  She also works with students having personal or family problems one-to-one or in groups with their peers in our Student Assistance Program.  Ms. Christel can help families having difficulties by connecting them to the appropriate community agency for financial assistance, family and/or individual counseling, alcohol and other drug abuse treatment, or other needed services. 

Special Education

Students referred for special education must:  1)receive a complete evaluation; 2) have a handicapping condition that can be best served by special education placement; 3) be placed only with written parental approval; 4) receive a program in the least restrictive environment; 5) have an Individual Education Program (IEP) developed for each year in school with parental approval.

Accommodation Plans (504)

Students with temporary or permanent handicaps are eligible for Accommodation Plans under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  These students do not qualify for Special Education services buy may need some adjustment in behavioral, academic, or physical arrangements.  This is coordinated through the PST by administrators and counselors.

Notice of Child Find Activity

The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school district has a special education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who have not graduated from high school. Upon request the school district will screen a child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Teresa Redmond, Supervisor of Pupil Services/Special Education, Hartford Union High School District, at 262-670-3200 x223, or by writing her at 805 Cedar Street, Hartford, WI 53027. 

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child resides. If the child attends a private school in another school district, the child should be reported to the school district where the child attends school. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be made. The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child. A referral for Hartford Union High School District may be sent to Teresa Redmond at the school district address above.