Ridge High School
Student Assistance Program
PHILOSOPHY
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEVES:
Education is our first priority.Intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are essential to a student's education.Children learn in different ways; we have a responsibility to help all students maximize their potential.Students will benefit from a challenging curriculum with high standards.Individual student achievement is maximized by high expectations.Co-curricular and community service activities are important components of effective education.Education provides a foundation for life-long learning, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and respect for the individual.
How to Refer to SAP
How can I refer?
You can reach out directly to one of the Student Assistance Counselors via phone or email. A referral can also be made through your guidance counselor, other staff member, parent or speaking with the counseling office secretaries. Once a Student Student Assistance Counselor receives your request, they will reach out to schedule a meeting.
Mr. Chad Gillikin: (908) 204-2585, ext: 616; cgillikin@bernardsboe.com
Ms. Rebecca Tritt: (908) 204-2585, ext: 145; rtritt@bernardsboe.com
Who can refer to the Student Assistance Counselor?
Students may self-refer
Students can confidentially refer other students who may be in need of support
Students may be referred by:
School administration
Guidance
Teacher
Nurse
Any other school staff member that has identified an area of concern
Parents
Mandatory Referrals include:
Violation of the Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco policy
Violation of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy
Confidentiality
All counseling services are confidential. When students seek help on their own they are encouraged to share this with their families. Parents are not contacted unless a violation of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Policy occurs; a student shares concerns of Harassment, Intimidation and bullying; or the student addresses a safety risk. Safety risk includes a student who is in danger of harming him or herself, harming someone else, or is being harmed by another individual.
Upcoming Community Events & Trainings
The Tri-County Resource Net, Bernard's Township Public Library & The Somerset County Library System frequently post upcoming community events and trainings. Check back weekly to see what is new. Programs range from webinars, to in person events. Topics include: Professional Development trainings, educational programing for parents, students and children on nutrition, mental health, etc. Recreational activities, support groups, pandemic parenting strategies, college open houses and more. Many events are free of charge and family friendly.
https://www.tricountyresourcenet.org/news-events/events/
Social Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL), defined by CASEL, is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
HIB Policy
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Hazing Policy
The District Anti-Bullying Coordinator is Sean Siet.He may be reached at:Board of Education Office101 Peachtree RoadBasking Ridge, NJ 07920(908) 204-2600 x104ssiet@bernardsboe.comHarassment, Bullying and Intimidation Contact Information
The Board of Education believes that harassing, bullying and hazing activities of any types are inconsistent with the educational process. The Board prohibits all such harassing, bullying and/or hazing behavior at any time on school premises, at any school sponsored function, or on any school bus. This behavior off school grounds will also be investigated if it substantially disrupts or interferes with orderly operation of the school of the rights of other students.Any person who believes that he or she has been the victim of harassment, bullying or hazing, or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute these actions shall report the alleged acts immediately to the School Principal, Affirmative Action Officer (Mr. Sean Siet, 908-204-2600, x104), or Superintendent (Mr. Nick Markarian, 908-204-2600, x101).Building Anti-Bullying Specialists Contact Information
Ridge High School
Mr. Chad Gillikin (908-204-2585, x105; cgillikin@bernardsboe.com)Ms. Rebecca Tritt (908-204-2585, x145; rtritt@bernardsboe.com)https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g6bJWCucD9MiJjXWDP-WeeUzLL8e2EwC5iRAeX8vSUA/viewform?edit_requested=true
William Annin Middle School
Ms. Amy Robinson (908-204-2610, x121; arobinson@bernardsboe.com)Ms. Jamie Sutton (908-204-2610, x 106; jsutton@bernardsboe.com)Mrs. Lori Thompson (908-204-2610, x 128; lthompson@bernardsboe.com)Ms. Marissa Berkowitz (908-204-2610, x 111; mberkowitz@bernardsboe.com)Ms. Cara Rychecky (908-204-2610, x 126; crychecky@bernardsboe.com)Mr. Andy West (908-204-2610, x 196; awest@bernardsboe.com)
Cedar Hill School
Ms. Molly Mooney (908-204-2633, x107; mmooney@bernardsboe.com)Liberty Corner School
Mr. Eric Rauschenberger (908-204-2550, x108; erauschenberger@bernardsboe.com)Mount Prospect SchoolMs. Agnese Gengaro (908-470-1600, x114; agengaro@bernardsboe.com)
Oak Street School
Ms. Mary Kunzman (908-204-2565, x108; mkunzman@bernardsboe.com)
Please click here for the NJDOE HIB Guidance document.
Bernards Township Policy - #5512 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying And Hazing