San Jacinto High School is excited to provide the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) Program for our Freshmen students. The BARR model was created in order to promote an environment of healthy behavior choices and academic success. This model recognizes that each student enters secondary school with unique strengths, challenges and histories. To help teachers learn about each student, the model utilizes proactive strategies rather than waiting for something to go wrong. Specific components are designed to meet individual student needs, offering extra support to struggling students while providing ample opportunities for all students to develop the skills needed to be successful.

Read a March 31, 2018 story by National Public Radio about how BARR continues to provide results!

The model employs a comprehensive set of interlocking strategies including:

regular teacher meetings based on a shared group of students
weekly student-focused lessons based on social and emotional health
ongoing professional development for teachers
program-specific support staff who are able to intervene when students need additional support
a parent advisory council to maintain open communication between parents and school staff

BARR provides schools with a comprehensive, intentional approach to meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs. At the core of the BARR program are eight interconnected research-based strategies that provide a wide-ranging structure and support system. In the BARR model, teachers are placed in teams. Each team consists of three core-subject teachers (math, science and English). BARR helps educators build safe, strong, trusting relationships with their students and paves the way for every student to engage in learning.

Ninth grade is a crucial year for all students and San Jacinto High School strongly believes this extra layer of support for our ninth-grade students will assist with ensuring they achieve academic and social success throughout their Freshman year.

If you are interested in learning more about the Building Assets, Reducing Risks model at our school or the Parent Advisory council, please contact:

Hilda Alvarez, San Jacinto High School BARR Coordinator

(951) 654-7374 ext. 2938

Email: halvarez@sanjacinto.k12.ca.us

For more information, click here to watch an informational video or visit barrcenter.org