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School Counselor 101
SAP
Individual/Small Groups Counseling
Grades 101
Attendance 101
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Where is Mrs. Yeager's office located?
Next to the middle/high school office. Behind Mrs. Lynch's office (attendance office)
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What does SAP stand for?
Student Assistance Program
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Name three people who can refer you to the counselor.
Parents Teachers Principal/Assistant Principal Self-Referral
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What percentage is considered passing?
70% or higher
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After being absent, what does a student have to do?
Bring in an excuse within 3 days
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If you would like to see Mrs. Yeager, what do you do?
Stop at her office Leave her a note if she is not there
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Does Ridgway Middle School offer a Student Assistance Program to its students?
Yes
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What is one reason you would see the counselor individually?
Friendship concerns Family School work Test anxiety Grief
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What happens if I fail two or more major academic classes for the year?
Retained in the current grade level for the following school year
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What if a student does not provide an excuse within 3 days of being absent?
The absence is considered illegal
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How often and when will you see Mrs. Yeager for class?
Character Education is a specials class that meets for one 9 weeks.
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Why would you want to participate in SAP?
The SAP program connects you with someone to help you if you need someone to talk to about yourself, your family, friends, etc. It can provide supportive counseling for general areas of concern or drugs & alcohol.
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If I am interested in participating in small groups, what do I do?
Small groups will be offered throughout the year. Listen for announcements to sign up. Mrs. Yeager is going to be running a small group for students interested in learning how to make and keep friends. Sign up with her today!
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How can I check my grades?
Log in to the Tyler system at any time or See Mrs. Yeager
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What happens if a student accumulates 4 illegal absences or more than 10 absences (excuses provided by parents only)?
The student loses privileges for the remainder of the school year.
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What does confidentiality mean?
Keeping information between two individuals private
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How do students get involved in SAP?
Students can request a referral for themselves or a parent or teacher can refer them. See Mrs. Yeager if you need someone to talk to.
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What are Minute Meetings?
Mrs. Yeager's goal is to meet with every student this year and complete an interview with them. Minute meetings with students will start soon!
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How do I get help for my classes?
See your teachers during remediation period or stay for Homework Club
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What happens if a student does not maintain an 85% or higher attendance rate in each class?
Grades are lowered to no higher than a 69% for the courses effected
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There are exceptions to Mrs. Yeager keeping what you say confidential. What are they?
1. If you are in danger 2. If you know of someone else in danger 3. If you are hurting yourself 4. If we agree that someone else needs to know
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Does SAP require parent permission to participate?
Yes, parents can actively participate in the process as well.
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How often and how long will small groups run?
Small groups will run periodically throughout the year. A small group is 5-7 students who meet about a specific topic. Typically they occur one time per week for about 6 weeks.
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What are some ways that a student can improve their grades?
See teachers for help Fill out assignment notebook correctly each day Complete homework as assigned Study information nightly
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When does Mrs. Yeager talk to students about their attendance?
2 or more illegal absences pattern of tardiness pattern of absences (always absent on maroon days, etc.) when a student would like help