4. Student and Family Support Services, 1967-2003 (bulk 1974-1990)

Series 4. Student and Family Support Services consists of materials documenting the services provided by METCO, Inc. to METCO students to support their academic and social needs. The Student and Family Support Services Department creates an academic and social support system for its students through programs aimed at establishing relationships between urban and suburban communities and parents and teachers, and through the provision of additional academic assistance such as summer school and tutoring programs. Among the services provided are career and academic counseling, adjustment counseling, tutorials, SAT and SSAT preparation courses, and financial aid counseling. Of note are the records pertaining to activities for students and families. Records of activities such as workshops, parent education series, and student activities such as student council are included here. Academic calendars, correspondence, summer school enrollment lists, handbooks for students and parents, tutorial reports, memoranda, tutoring and educational guides, tutee evaluations, minutes and agendas, summer school test results and reports comprise the materials. Student files, student tests, scholarship applications, tutoring records, all counseling department materials and select correspondence are restricted.