Adolescence is an important but often troubling time in every child's life. It is the greatest time of growth in a student's life (apart from birth to three years old) and is when students begin to establish a sense of identity. We have in place a series of supports that we encourage students to utilize to make this transition easier.
CORE-
Each student is assigned an on team CORE teacher in the beginning of the year. They meet daily as a sort of home-room. This serves as an advisory. This allows students to have a core group of students and a teacher that they can turn to for help. During the daily morning meeting time all sorts of things can occur. Sometimes it serves as a study hall, others it's a time to share and enjoy everyone's company.
Mentoring-
We hope that all students can find an adult in the school they can trust and turn to. This may not always be possible. Students may opt-in to a mentoring program where they will be paired with a local community member.
Guidance and Counseling-
There are specialists on staff who can help with a range of problems from familial issues, to substance abuse, to behavioral problems. Our main concern is for the student to remain happy and healthy throughout the year.
Anti-Bullying Education-
It is illegal for anyone to bully anyone else based on race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, perceived gender, hair color, etc. All students undergo anti-bullying presentations and are taught how and where they can seek help if they or others are being bullied. Click here for a direct link to our anonymous report form.