S.A.T.

Student Assistance Team (S.A.T.)

The Student Assistance Team is a group of school professionals whose function is to identify, refer, and intervene with students at risk. The purpose of the S.A.T. is to redirect students exhibiting at-risk behaviors before they experience school and social failure. Factors that place students at risk may include: academic failure; self-destructive behaviors such as self-injury, injury to others, depression, and suicidal tendencies; physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse; absenteeism and truancy; sexuality issues including pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The S.A.T. functions as a systematic process which makes it possible for school personnel to determine which students are having problems and develop and coordinate intervention strategies.

REFERRAL TO S.A.T.

Anyone may refer a student to the S.A.T. A student may refer himself/herself directly to a member of the team or through the Guidance Director. A parent, teacher, or another student may also refer a student. It is very important to realize that the simple identification of behavior is all that is required of anyone in making a referral. Confidentiality is a critical aspect of the S.A.T. Once a referral is made the team has very specific guidelines which are followed to determine the best method of helping a student. SAT members will be posted in guidance office.

Last Updated August 31, 2010