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During the course of a child's lifetime, there may be times when the student will experience a traumatic event that causes a lot of stress. It is important for our students and families to know that they are not alone. According to the CDC, most everyone has been through a stressful event in his or her life.
Trauma Signs and Symptoms
Eating disturbance
Sleep disturbances
Somatic complaints
Clingy/separation anxiety
Feeling helpless/passive
Irritable/difficult to soothe
Constricted play, exploration, mood
Irritability
For more signs of trauma, please click here to visit the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development.
Traumatic symptoms can directly impact a student's ability to learn. The distraction from the trauma event can prevent them from paying attention in class, studying or doing well on tests. Traumatic events can lead to poor behavior which causes a reduction in instructional time and suspensions.
Did you know? Exposure to violence can lead to decreased IQ and reading ability. (Treatment and Services Adaption Center, 2021).
Long-term affects include lower grade point averages and reduced graduation rates.
Resources
Student's Counselor
Clayton Cares Human Services Directory (variety of resources in Clayton County)
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - 1-800-715-4225 (Open 24 hours per day/7 days per week)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 (Open 24 hours per day/7 days per week) or https://988lifeline.org/
Need additional information on how to help your child cope? Contact your child's counselor!
Kay R. Pace School of the Arts - Gina Cannon, 678-479-0101, regina.cannon@clayton.k12.ga.us
Kilpatrick Spanish Dual Language - Lauren Bailey, 770-473-2790, lauren.bailey@clayton.k12.ga.us
M. L. King, Jr. STEM - Daleesha Cheatom, 770-991-4651, daleesha.cheatom@clayton.k12.ga.us
Joel White, 770-991-4651, joel.white@clayton.k12.ga.us
Unidos Spanish Dual Language - Juanita Jennings, 678-827-7947, juanita.jennings@clayton.k12.ga.us
West Clayton STEAM - Chelsea Bailey, 770-994-4005, chelsea.bailey@clayton.k12.ga.us
Elite Scholars Academy - Jamilyne Lorme, 770-472-2823, jamilyne.lorme@clayton.k12.ga.us
M.D. Roberts Middle School of the Arts - Jacqueline Cook, 678-479-0100, jacqueline.cook@clayton.k12.ga.us
Nicole Darling, 678-479-0100, nicole.darling@clayton.k12.ga.us
Morrow Middle Spanish Dual Language - Dr. Charles Epps, 770-210-4001, charles.epps@clayton.k12.ga.us
Theresa Lewis, 770-210-4001, theresa.willis-lewis@clayton.k12.ga.us
North Clayton Middle STEM - Chez Clemmons, 770-994-4025, chez.clemmons@clayton.k12.ga.us
Keondra Barron, 770-994-4025, keondra.barron@clayton.k12.ga.us
Rex Mill Middle STEM - Tammy Murphy, 770-474-0702, tammy.murphy@clayton.k12.ga.us
Kennedi Harris, 770-474-0702, kennedi.harris@clayton.k12.ga.us
Elite Scholars Academy - Stephanie Garcia, 770-472-2823, stephanie.garcia@clayton.k12.ga.us
Keisha Washington, 770-472-2823, keisha.washington2@clayton.k12.ga.us
Charles R. Drew High School - Sharien Muhammad, 770-472-2820, sharien.muhammad@clayton.k12.ga.us
Miah Townsend, 770-472-2820, Miah.Townsend@clayton.k12.ga.us
Katherine Richards, 770-472-2820, Katherine.Richard@clayton.k12.ga.us
Brian Goodwin, 770-472-2820, Brian.Goodwin@Clayton.k12.ga.us
Jonesboro High School - Jeannine Reynolds, 770-473-3241, jeannine.e.reynolds@clayton.k12.ga.us
Roderick Hardy, 770-473-3241, roderick.hardy@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. Talathia Pollock, 770-473-3241, talathia.pollock@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. Khadija Hunter, 770-473-3241, khadija.hunter@clayton.k12.ga.us
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts - Yumeko Simmons, 770-472-2838, yumeko.simmons@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. Carol Bentley, 770-472-2838, carol.a.bentley@clayton.k12.ga.us
Jasmine Johnson, 770-472-2838, jasmine.johnson@clayton.k12.ga.us
Morrow High School - Essila Jenkins, Dual Enrollment, 770-473-3241, essila.jenkins@clayton.k12.ga.us
Taylor Robinson, 9th grade, 770-473-3241, taylor.robinson@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. Eon George, 10th grade, 770-473-3241, eon.george@clayton.k12.ga.us
Arianne White, 11th grade, 770-473-3241 Ext. 3201, arianne.white@clayton.k12.ga.us
Karyn Corell, 12th grade, 770-473-3241 Ext. 3328, karyn.corell@clayton.k12.ga.us
North Clayton High School - Natalie Cunninghman (9th), 770-994-4035, natalie.cunningham@clayton.k12.ga.us
April Patton (10th), 770-994-4035, april.patton@clayton.k12.ga.us
Lauren Ragsdale (11th), 770-994-4035, lauren.ragsdale@clayton.k12.ga.us
Roger Hobbs (12th), 770-994-4035, roger.hobbs@clayton.k12.ga.us