HS Guidance

The Student Assistance Program's (SAP) purpose is to identify students who are experiencing behavior and/or academic difficulties which pose a barrier to their success in school. SAP offers support to those students and their families. The support may be offered in the form of educational support groups, in-school monitoring and aftercare services. If the student's difficulties lie beyond the scope of the school, the team may assist the family in identifying options for professional support. Participation in the Student Assistance Program is voluntary.

Student Assistance Program Referral

Team Members

Mr. Andrew Riley - Dean of Students

Mrs. Linda Hagg - Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Terri Williams - Guidance Counselor

Mr. Jake Kosker - Nurse

Mrs. Jess Lencer - Teacher

Ms. April McKnight - SAP Liaison 

TBA - Outreach Services

Referral Process

Students may be referred to SAP by teachers, parents, students and other concerned individuals. In most cases, after a student is referred, behavioral information forms are sent to the student's teachers. The completed forms are then reviewed by the team members. The family is contacted, usually by phone, and information, observations, student strengths and common concerns are shared.

Referral forms are available in the guidance office.  Stop in or call/email Mrs. McCann and she will supply a referral form to you.

Warning Signs

What are some early warning signs of a student who may need help?

• absenteeism

• change in friends

• change in appearance

• chronic tardiness

• compulsive behaviors

• decline in school performance

• drug related drawings

• emotional problems

• erratic behaviors

• family problems

• frequent visits to nurse and/or restroom

• grief due to separation or death

• personality changes

• significant weight loss or weight gain

• sleeping in class

• talks of drug/alcohol use

• relationship problems

• unexplained physical injuries

Recommendations

The following recommendations may be made by the SAP team:

• Guidance Office Referral

• Outside Agency for Counseling

• Family Physician

• Continued Monitoring by SAP

• Mental Health and/or Drug/Alcohol Screening; student meets with SAP liaison counselor to define issues that may interfere with student success.

• Educational support groups that are available during the school day.

• Referral to Outreach worker who works with students and families on truancy issues and behaviors that may interfere with school success.

• Progress Monitoring - supervised study hall where students work toward school success.

• Student Mentor Program - referral

• Meeting with career counselor from Career Link.