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McKeesport Area
School District provides a comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention and
intervention program. This Student Assistance Program (SAP) was
designed by the Department of Education in collaboration with the
Departments of Health and Public Welfare.
The program provides assistance for each school district to establish
and maintain appropriate counseling and support services for
students. These services will address problems related to drugs,
alcohol and dangerous controlled substances. |
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SMART
CHOICES PROGRAM |
We
are pleased to introduce the Smart Choices Program at the high
school. It is our hope that each student will be able to participate
in a focus group targeting areas such as self-esteem, peer pressure,
positive peer relations, anger management and drug and alcohol education.
These issues will be discussed in an eight week open forum sessions.
Present at each meeting will be a member of our staff, along with a
Student Assistance Liaison from Auberle to co-facilitate the groups.
Your child will have the opportunity to express and share any concerns or
difficulties he/she may be experiencing. He/she will learn skills to
become better decision makers during the difficult adolescence years.
As always, it is our desire to have parental and community involvement to
better service each child and their individual needs. Therefore, if
the discussion groups indicate that further assistance seems necessary, we
will ask for your permission to refer your child for pre-assessment.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the guidance
office at (412) 664-3658 and ask to speak to a Student Assistance CORE
TEAM member. |
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PARENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
OF THIS PROJECT
IS ESSENTIAL TO THE
PROGRAM'S SUCCESS!
INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED |
McKeesport Area High
School
Guidance Department
1960 Eden Park Boulevard
McKeesport, PA 15132
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To learn more about the
Student Assistance Program
at McKeesport Area School District
call: (412) 664-3658
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CHILDREN THROUGHOUT
THE DISTRICT
BENEFIT FROM THE
SAP PROGRAM! |
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DRUG & ALCOHOL
COMPONENT
Through cooperative efforts, the Student
Assistance Program
is able to
coordinate a variety of drug and alcohol prevention and intervention
approaches. Each approach is designed to teach school-age children
about the dangers and harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol and other
drugs. Instruction is age appropriate and integrated into
applicable courses of study.
The district's projects and programs represent the most progressive and
comprehensive "school setting" approach for drug and alcohol
prevention and intervention.
The systematic process utilizes effective, accountable and professional
techniques. These methods help to remove learning barriers and
(when necessary) provide parents and students with the appropriate
resources to access community services. |
MENTAL HEALTH COMPONENT
The
Student
Assistance Program
has
been developed to include a mental health component. This
important element aides school personnel in the identification,
assessment, referral and support of students. Many of these
students may experience a variety of behavioral, personal, academic or
other difficulties that influence their daily functions.
The
Student Assistance Program
is a prevention and intervention program - not treatment. Students
who require additional intervention are referred to an outpatient
treatment program.
Services include: |
 Consultation & education with school core teams
Pre-assessment of
referred students
Mental Health Liaisons
Emergency consultation
& intervention
Co-facilitation of
psycho-educational support and after care groups
In-service training
for students or faculty
Outside referrals |
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PARENTAL RIGHTS
Parents have the right to be involved
in the process and have full access to all school records pertaining to
their child, under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Parental involvement, in all
phases of the Student Assistance
Program, is a vital part in all
phases of the decision making processes. This involvement is the
key to a successful resolution and underscores the importance of the
parent's responsibility.
It is important to note that all core team referrals and information is
kept confidential from outside sources. |
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