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Referrals for Counseling Support Services
Referrals for Counseling Support Services
Referral Information:
Referral Information:
For general referral to our social worker Shanice Lum You, or school psychologist, Margaret Correia, use:
For general referral to our social worker Shanice Lum You, or school psychologist, Margaret Correia, use:
Please note, this referral may be of Low (schedule when available) or High (schedule as soon as possible) priority, however it is NOT for emergencies such as suicide ideation or other crisis behavior. In an emergency, bring the student directly to a support staff member, guidance office, or administration.
Please note, this referral may be of Low (schedule when available) or High (schedule as soon as possible) priority, however it is NOT for emergencies such as suicide ideation or other crisis behavior. In an emergency, bring the student directly to a support staff member, guidance office, or administration.
For a specific referral to Student Assistance Counselor, use: Student Assistance Faculty Referral Form
For a specific referral to Student Assistance Counselor, use: Student Assistance Faculty Referral Form
Referrals are made if there is a clear/known substance abuse issue with the student or their family, if there are significant changes in behavior, affect or school performance. Other issues (mental health, peer problems) may be better addressed with the dean of students, guidance counselor, school psychologist or school social worker. If you are unsure please contact me.
Referrals are made if there is a clear/known substance abuse issue with the student or their family, if there are significant changes in behavior, affect or school performance. Other issues (mental health, peer problems) may be better addressed with the dean of students, guidance counselor, school psychologist or school social worker. If you are unsure please contact me.
Teachers can remain anonymous when making a referral, but this is only recommended if absolutely necessary; this can impede the referral process. Referral forms are located in the main office, on Google drive (Student Assistance Faculty Referral Form) or you can email me directly. Please do not put student’s personal information in an email – no student names in the subject line – you can put the student’s name in the body of the email, but no details. I can get that information from you in person or you can write it up on a referral form and leave it in my box in the main office.
Teachers can remain anonymous when making a referral, but this is only recommended if absolutely necessary; this can impede the referral process. Referral forms are located in the main office, on Google drive (Student Assistance Faculty Referral Form) or you can email me directly. Please do not put student’s personal information in an email – no student names in the subject line – you can put the student’s name in the body of the email, but no details. I can get that information from you in person or you can write it up on a referral form and leave it in my box in the main office.
Social Emotional Support available at Mt. Hope High Shool.pdfThe Pink Pass
The Pink Pass
The “Pink Pass”
In an effort to provide clarity, coherence and consistency, we have created this document to provide guidance on the purpose of a Pink Pass, why it is issued, how it is issued, how it should be used, when it can be used, what is your responsibility, and what to do if you have any questions or concerns.
Purpose: The purpose of a “Pink Pass” is to provide a means for a student to leave a classroom without calling attention to that student. This is an intervention/strategy provided as part of our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Why is a Pink Pass Issued? Various reasons that Pink Passes are issued include but are not limited to the following:
Medical reasons: A student may need to leave the classroom frequently or urgently to address medical issues such as Gastrointestinal conditions;
Significant anxiety: A student may experience anxiety triggered by a variety of triggers;
Potentially explosive behavior: A student who may be challenged with a mood disorder, defiant disorder, or other diagnosis which could cause escalating disruptive behavior
How is a Pink Pass Issued? Students who are issued a Pink Pass are identified by a team of educators usually through an IEP/504, MTSS or under other circumstances (see above) On occasion, a student may be issued a Pink Pass by the nurse for medical reasons. Pink Passes are always issued by the nurse who has a record of all Pink Passes issued.
How is a Pink Pass Used? The Pink Pass is usually stapled into the student’s agenda, and on it, identifies where the student should report when he/she uses it. Students are encouraged to convey to the teacher that they are using their pink pass - either verbally or nonverbally (making eye contact, flashing the pass, etc).
What is my Responsibility?
Teachers are notified of students who are issued Pink Passes through email, 504 and/or IEP.
If a student in your class communicates that they are going to use their Pink Pass (verbally or nonverbally), do not question them about it, or engage in a debate about it, especially in front of other students.
It is important to understand the purpose of the pass (above) and that often, students are not able to communicate at that time why they need to use it.
What do I do if I have Questions or Concerns?
If you think that a student is abusing the use of a Pink Pass, do not question them or confront them in class. Please reach out to the student’s guidance counselor, social worker, school psychologist, school nurse or an administrator. We monitor the appropriate use of Pink Passes and if we are not made aware of issues, we can not resolve the problem. Please know that we have revoked the use of Pink Passes when students abuse it or it is not working as it was initially intended.
If you have any questions related to an individual student, the process of issuing a Pink Pass, how you should respond to a student who has a Pink Pass, or any other questions/concerns, please reach out to one or more of the following support professionals:
Guidance Counselor
School Nurse ~ Ellen Estrella ~ ellen.estrella@bwrsd.org
Social Worker ~ Melanie Lane ~ melanie.lane@bwrsd.org
School Psychologist ~ Margaret Correia ~ margaret.correia@bwrsd.org
Student Assistance Counselor ~
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