Student Assistance Program
The Southern Tioga School District has implemented a student assistance program (SAP) in each of its schools in accordance with Board Policy #236. This program is a systematic process using effective and accountable professional techniques to mobilize school resources to remove the barriers to learning and, when the problem is beyond the scope of the school, to assist the parent/guardian and student with information so they may access services within the community.
At NPLHS, the SAP team called the “CARE Team” consisting of teachers, administrators, and other staff and agency personnel. All CARE Team discussions are confidential within the team unless reporting is required by law. Also, any information revealed to a team member by a student shall be confidential within the team unless reporting is required by law or the best interests of the student can be served only by doing otherwise. The names of persons making referrals are confidential unless permission is given by that person to reveal the source.
Students, parent/guardians, and staff members can all make student referrals to the CARE Team (see the referral form below). Referral forms are also available in the main office and with each member of the CARE Team. CARE Team members include Mr. Kathcart, Mrs. Ostrom Graham, Ms. Peters, Mr. Litzelman, Mrs. Litzelman, Mrs. Barnes, and Mr. Sparks.