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S.A.P Student Assistance Program. Central Dauphin East Middle. What is S.A.P?. S.A.P stands for student assistance program. It is a way to help students who are having problems that impact school. It is here to help you access school and community services. Problems and Signs.
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S.A.P Student Assistance Program Central Dauphin East Middle
What is S.A.P? • S.A.P stands for student assistance program. • It is a way to help students who are having problems that impact school. • It is here to help you access school and community services.
Problems and Signs • Withdrawing from family • Expressing feelings about suicide • Depressed • Defying authority, both at home an school • Acting aggressively • Sudden drop in grades • Experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol • Recent Loss • Divorce • Eating disorders • Truancy and dropout • Other traumatic events
Who are the members of the SAP TEAM? • Counselors, teachers, staff, and administration • School Nurse • School Psychologist • Drug and Alcohol Representative • Mental Health Representative • Probation Officer
Who can make a referral? • School staff • Parent or Guardian • Friends • Administration • Self
How do I fill out a referral and what do I do with it? • Write a note! • Put your name and the name of the person you are concerned about. Give a brief description of your concern. • Get a form from the guidance office or SAP member.
What happens if a referral is made? • Information is collected from various people who are involved with the student. • Parents are contacted for permission if necessary. • An interview takes place between the student and a SAP team member. • Parents are contacted to discuss possible solutions. • Students are monitored.
Will everyone know my business? SAP records are confidential. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don’t tell anyone anything. Records can be locked conversations can’t.