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The
Linn-Mar High School Student Assistance Program is based on a
prevention model that seeks to address the risk factors that have
been shown to increase risky behaviors. The Student Assistance
Program offers ongoing support groups, crisis intervention services,
mentoring and short term counseling services. Recommendations for
additional services and referrals are also provided.
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Linn-Mar High School
Student Assistance Program Mission |
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High
School completion
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Provide services to address risky behaviors of students
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Prevent and/or reduce substance use
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Provide services that promote productive behaviors for
students
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Program Description
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Student
Assistance Counselor, Kevin McCauley, Room G019, ext. 3047 -
provides confidential services including individual counseling
regarding personal concerns, group counseling, a safe place for
substance use assessments and education about personal life issues.
Any concerned person including teachers, school counselors, parents,
administrators, friends of student, etc. may refer students. The
student may also refer to the student assistance counselor.
kmccauley@linnmar.k12.ia.us
ALL INFORMATION
RECEIVED BY THE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR IS HELD HIGHLY
CONFIDENTIAL BY FEDERAL LAW AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN STUDENT RECORDS
School
Social Worker, Lisa Mooney, Room I219, ext. 3129 - provides
individual, family, and group counseling regarding family and
emotional concerns. Referrals for service may come from any
source. The school social worker also facilitates Teen Screen,
which identifies students who may be suffering from undiagnosed
mental health issues.
lmooney@linnmar.k12.ia.us
ALL SERVICES
PROVIDED BY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND OUTCOME
FOCUSED
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High
School Student Assistance Team - This team, which consists of
twelve staff members, can assist students who voluntarily contact
them for support, counseling, resources of information in a
confidential manner. The student assistance team is not intended to
provide therapy or substitute for a therapeutic relationship between
the student and a helping professional. Students in need to
additional counseling will be referred to the student assistance
counselor or an outside agency/professional.
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Student
Support Groups -
C.O.D.E. - a group for children of diverse environments.
INSIGHT - a confidential group for those concerned about their own
substance use.
SODA - a group for students opposed to drugs and alcohol
T.R.Y. - [Teens Reaching Youth], a high school group which provides
education about productive,
healthy lifestyles for Linn-Mar elementary and middle
school students.
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Staff/Student Mentoring Program - Selected high school staff
serve as mentors to identified students who could benefit from a
positive supportive role model. These staff members will have
regular contact and provide support throughout the school year in
all areas of the student's life.
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Traumatic Event Response Plan - The High School Student
Assistance Team facilitates the crisis plan when a traumatic event
occurs.
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James E. Purtell Scholarship - This scholarship is selected by the
high school student assistance team and presented to a senior who
has made notable personal growth since entering high school.
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If
you are interested in any support services or support groups
provided by the
Student Assistance Program, contact the student assistance counselor
or any team member at the high school.
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2007-2008 High School Student
Assistance Team Members |
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Corey Brinkmeyer
(room F164),
Business Teacher |
Dee Laubengayer
(room C112),
Journalism Teacher |
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Kathy Denk (room
I213),
Reading Specialist |
Kevin McCauley
(room 142a),
Student
Assistance Counselor |
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Liz Cecak
(room C118),
English Teacher |
Audrey Ollinger
(room B007),
Math Teacher |
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Kim Buelt (room
B001A),
Associate Principal |
Kyle Hoffman
(room I217),
Science
Teacher |
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Barb Harms (room
H220),
Spanish Teacher |
Clark Weaver (OL35),
Physical Education Teacher |
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Nancy Kleitsch
(room F153),
Nurse |
Lisa Mooney
(room
I219),
Social Worker |
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Kathleen Kelly
(room A106),
English Teacher |
Jeanne Turner (room
E135),
Psychology Teacher |
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