STAR Program

Program Overview

STAR is a short-term transition program designed to support students - academically, emotionally, and socially - as they return to school following extended, medically related absences.  Students may be recovering from significant illness or concussions, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or returning from treatment programs for emotional health or substance abuse issues.

                Our goal is to help students and families with a seamless and manageable transition back to school that minimizes stress and supports academic, physical, and emotional health.

How can STAR help?                                                           

●        Creation of an individualized, modified schedule as a student transitions back to class

●        Negotiation with teachers and departments to minimize/prioritize makeup work

●        A learning space to do makeup work until a student is ready to return to class

●        Focused academic tutoring of essential concepts    

●        Emotional support through regular meetings with a school psychologist or  school adjustment counselor

●        Discussion of strategies to manage anxiety and creation of a plan to reintegrate socially

●        Coordination of services with High School Health Office

●        Collaboration with outside treatment team to implement wraparound care

●        Family engagement opportunities through the BRYT Network

For more information please access the 2022-2023 STAR Program Brochure