New Fairfield High School and Middle School has one full time psychologist whose responsibilities also include the 8th grade.  The psychologist's role includes the following functions:  evaluation of students with  suspected or identified learning problems, counseling to students who have emotional and/or adjustment problems, consultative service to staff on student related matters, and participation as chairperson of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and a core member of the Child Study Team (CST).