The Student and Family Handbook lists your rights, the district's expectations, and more.
Student Representatives are an additional communication point between the students they represent and the department. Students with concerns can ask their Student Rep to articulate those concerns anonymously to the appropriate people — usually an AIR, an admin, Wellness, or dean/counselor. The Student Reps can also poll their student groups on particular issues for anonymized feedback, work with the department on issues that need clarification, and on initiating change. The Student Reps will have "office hours," and meet both with Ms. K and with each other on a regular basis.
The 9th and 10th combined Student Reps are Mae Marinchak and Avery Dauer.
The 11th grade Student Reps are Ava Vukic and Ayden Chacko.
The 12th grade Student Reps are Graham Isom and Ryan Murray.
WELLNESS CENTER SERVICES UPDATE
Robert and the Wellness Team continue to work remotely to support you and your family. If you would like to connect or receive Wellness services during this time please reach out to Robert and he will connect you with supports. Welcome back everyone! A special welcome to incoming freshman students/families!
You can reach Robert via email (francoeurr@sfusd.edu) or via his Google Voice number Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 3:00pm at (415) 754-0293 (if this is an emergency call 911).
You can also sign up for a Check In with Robert here during office hours (Tues. 8-9am, Thurs. 2-3 pm). Please include your phone number and email address in the "where box" so that he can get in touch with you to set up a Zoom or phone session.
You can contact the School Nurse, Cassandra Siggins, via email (sigginsc@sfusd.edu) or Google Voice number Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 3:00pm at (650) 503-9325. While we cannot provide telemedicine services, we can connect you with resources including medical, dental, and sensitive services resources and provide basic health education/information.
If you would like to make a self referral or refer someone else to Asawa SOTA’s Wellness Center, please use this SOTA Referral Form. (If this is an emergency call 911).
SOTA WELLNESS DROP IN HOURS -- WELLNESS DROP IN HOURS BEGIN 8/25/2020
Wellness drop-in hours are from 9:30 to 12:30 pm Tuesday and Friday by APPOINTMENT ONLY DURING CLASS TIME. Appointments must be made ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT and Wellness staff will email teachers to inform them that an appointment has been made. Please email Hazel, Community Health Outreach Worker (CHOW) at arinesh@sfusd.edu to access the Zoom link if you would like to join. Students can drop in during the drop-in time to: talk to a Wellness staff member, request an appointment, talk to the nurse, speak to a Wellness counselor, meet the team.
ASAWA SOTA WELLNESS 101
What is the ASAWA SOTA Wellness Program?
The goal of the Wellness Program is to provide support for students so they may succeed academically and be healthy in body, mind and spirit. To accomplish that, the Wellness Program will coordinate and provide non-judgmental, student-focused health, mental health, and substance abuse services and programs for students on campus.
Who is on the Wellness Team?
*Robert Francoeur, MS, LMFT, PPSC, Wellness Coordinator *Maria Tobo, LMFT Wellness Counselor
*Cassandra Siggins MSN, RN, CNL, Wellness Nurse *Hazel Arines, BS, Community Health Outreach Worker
In addition to the above staff, we will coordinate counselors, case managers, group facilitators, and interns from community based organizations (CBOs) and universities who will provide support services for students at Downtown on a weekly basis.
What kinds of issues will Wellness address?
Wellness will addresses a wide variety of issues such as:
Violence and Abuse
Stress
Depression & Suicide
Sexual Orientation/Gender Questions
Resource & Referral
Sexual Harassment Issues
Pregnancy & Birth Control
Chronic Illness
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Family Issues
Impulsive, or Acting Out Behaviors
Sexual Health
Peer Relationships
Cultural Adjustment & Identity Issues
Smoking Cessation
What types of services are provided for students?
Students will be able to participate in a variety of services including mental health and substance abuse counseling, nursing services, case management, support/empowerment groups, conflict mediation, restorative justice, referrals to community agencies and more. The type and content of Wellness services provided to youth are free and CONFIDENTIAL! (with some exceptions)
How does Wellness address school wide health and mental health issues?
The Wellness Program coordinates health awareness events, school wide education and prevention activities. A variety of topics may be covered such as healthy relationships, reproductive health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, violence prevention, etc. We also offer classroom presentations and specialized groups .
How can I access the Asawa SOTA Wellness programs?
You can inquire about services by sending an online referral for yourself or someone else at SOTA Referral Form. You will be connected to resources or provided services based on urgency of need. Please keep in mind, if this is a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911.
RESOURCES:
SFUSD Updates (Including free meals for students): www.sfusd.edu/covid19
Child Crisis: 415-970-3800
Safe & Sound 24 Hour Parent Talk Line: 415-441-5437
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text MYLIFE to 741-741
Trevor Project Hotline: 866-488-7386
Huckleberry House, 24 Hour Teen Crisis Hotline: 415-621-2929
Mental Health, Food Pantry, and Medical Resources http://www.freeprintshop.org/”
Child Welfare Hotline: 415-558-2650 or 1800-856-5553 Parent University: 415-681-3211
Instituto Familiar de la Raza: 415-229-0500 Potrero Hill FSC-YMCA: 415-795-3591
Bayview TLC-YMCA: 415-822-9404 St. Vincent de Paul's Riley Center: 415-552-2943 x204
Glide FRC: 415-674-6214 SOMA FRC: 415-820-3508
Good Samaritan FRC: 415-401-4253 Sunset Family Resource Collaborative: 415-387-3684
Homeless Prenatal Program: 415-546-6756 x350 Visitation Valley FSC-YMCA: 415-578-9310
OMI FRC-YMCA: 415-406-1370 Western Addition FRC-YMCA: 415-202-9770
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Log into Zoom by opening Chrome and going to sfusd.zoom.com/meeting.
For details and more information, check out Zoom for Students: Accessing Your SFUSD Account
The following information is from the District's page Remote Learning. You can access the page by clicking here.
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