Student Services
Mission Statement
The mission of the Thornton Fractional Student Services Department is to promote and support an educational environment where students and staff are empowered, challenged, and inspired to maximize their individual potential through academic and personal growth.
Our Responsibilities
The Thornton Fractional High Schools offer a variety of educational services to meet the individual needs of our school community. The Student Services Department makes district-wide support and assistance available that is designed to provide each student with the tools needed for success.
Services provided may include any of the following:
- Counseling
- Academic Resources
- Student Tutoring
- Social Work Services
- Health Services
- Career Development Services
- Intervention Consultations
- ADA 504
- Special Education Services
Student Services Request for Student Information
Any individual, entity, or organization seeking student records related to current or former District 215 students—specifically IEP or 504 documentation—should submit a brief written request to studentservices@tfd215.org. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
Important Links
Important Documents
- Immunizations and Physicals Quick Reference Guide 2021
- Special Education Manual
- Child Health Examination Form (English)
- Child Health Examination Form (Spanish)
- New Immunization Requirements for 2019-2020 School Year
- Special Education Bill HB 3586 (English/Spanish version)
- Special Education Parent Procedural Safeguards (English)
- Special Education Parent Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)
Required Postings
Staff Contact Information:
John O'Rourke
Interim Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Phone: 708-585-2312
jorourke@tfd215.org
Nicolette Lesniak
Director of Special Education
Phone: 708-585-2383
nlesniak@tfd215.org
Mr. Dwight DeRamus
Interim Student Services Coordinator
Phone: 708-585-2044
dderamus@tfd215.org
Ms. Martha Suarez
Family Outreach Specialist/Spanish Language Interpreter
Phone: 708-585-2337
msuarez@tfd215.org
Ms. Jessica Paez
Executive Secretary
Phone: 708-585-2312
jpaez@tfd215.org