What is Middle School Crossroads all about?

Crossroads: a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far reaching consequences.

Vision:  

Students who are self-aware, self-regulated, resilient, healthy decision makers

Mission: 

To provide substance use education and support to students, staff, and families that guides students toward gaining and maintaining healthy mindsets, skills, and habits throughout life

PIP is a program designed to support students and families as an alternative to suspension.  

PIP is a program designed to support students and families as an alternative to suspension. When  a student has a controlled substance infraction at school, the administration will offer optional participation in PIP,  a psycho-educational intervention provided by an APS Crossroads Counselor (school counselors with specialized training in the area of substance use/misuse).  PIP creates a non-judgmental and supportive environment where the student and their parent/guardian are connected to information that aims to increase their knowledge and understanding of:

• Why people use substances

• The impact of use on the developing brain and life

• Harm reduction

• Refusal skills

• Coping strategies and alternatives to use

The Crossroads Counselor will share community resources and make outside referrals when appropriate.  The goal of PIP and Crossroads involvement is to equip the student to make better choices and decrease the likelihood of re-offense.