Students may refer themselves. Information is studied to determine any possible indicators, such as drop in grades , increase in absences, frequent visits to the nurse or behavior problems. If there are insufficient indicators of the problem, the matter is dropped and all information is destroyed. If, however, the data collected indicates the need for futher assessment, the information is then shared with the student 's parents who are encouraged to participate in the intervention process. Only the data collected is shared with the students parents.
Any information concerning who made the original referral is strictly confidential .
A referral may be submitted without divulging the name of the source. The Student Assistance team may be comprised of administrators, teachers, counselors, security personnel, instructional assistants, building service workers, office personnel, school nurse, attendance secretary, pupil personnel worker, and any other staff who may be in contact with students. If you have concerns about a student, please complete the Confidential Concern Form. Print the form and return it to the student Assistance box in the guidance office, health room, or media center.