Student Assistance Program

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Southern Columbia Area School District has a Student Assistance Program (SAP) for students in grades 9-12 whose focus is to remove barrier's to students learning. Our SAP team is made up of school and community agency staff, including:

Mr. James Becker - High School Principal

Mr. Lanny Conner - Physical Education and Driver Education Teacher

Mr. Tom Donlan - High School Counselor

Mrs. Jenna Sellers - High School Counselor

Mrs. Jayme Toczylousky - Outreach Coordinator

Mrs. Jean Atherton - Nurse

Mrs. Kim Delbo - Nurse

Ms. Paula Gardner - School Psychologist

Mr. Jim Roth - Physical Education Teacher

Mrs. Claire Campbell - Physical Education Teacher

Mrs. Nancy Bodman - Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Mrs. Dani Schwalm - Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer Snyder - Special Education Teacher

What if my student is in elementary school or the middle school?

While the SAP team works mainly with high school students, there are resources available if your student is not yet in the high school. If you have concerns about an elementary school student, please contact Leslie Bieber (elementary guidance counselor) at 356-3254. If you have concerns about a middle school student, please contact Sue Robinson (middle school counselor) at 356-4107 or 356-3402.

How does my child become involved in the program?

Students come to the SAP team in different ways. Anyone can refer a student to the SAP team. Some students are referred by teachers and other school personnel. Any school staff member, a student's friend or family member can let the SAP team know that they are worried about someone. The students themselves can even go directly to the SAP team to ask for help.

What is the SAP process?

Once we receive a referral on a student, we ask his or her teachers to report any observable data that they see in their classroom. Examples of this range from performance slipping, frequent attempts to get excused from class, or sleeping in class. If the team feels that the student is exhibiting behavior that is causing a barrier to learning, a permission form and parent observation sheet will be sent home to the parents / guardians. The SAP process does not go any further without parent permission!

What does the SAP team do for my student?

We can help you and your family to find services and assistance within the school and, if needed, in the community. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your child for treatment. Rather, we will provide you with information; you make the choices. Remember, you are part of our team. Our goal is to help your child succeed in school.

What behaviors in my child should I be concerned about?

If you have any questions or concerns, please call (570) 356-3450 and ask for any of the above listed SAP members.