Student Services
Student Services: Social Workers
Services Provided
School social workers provide assistance with the following areas:
- ATTENDANCE
Learning from the student and parent why attendance is a problem and brainstorming ways to maximize the days a student is in the classroom - BUILDING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Teaching students to conceptualize their emotions as this skill allows the student to ultimately manage their emotions and behavior - ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
The School Assistance Fund, funded by United Way, helps provide some needed support. Limited financial assistance may be provided for: Bradford Woods trips, school clothing, vision exams and eyeglasses, emergency dental exams - CONFLICT MEDIATION/Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Helping to resolve disputes among peers among the classroom, playgrounds, hallways, and community. See more about Bullying Prevention at MCCSC. - CRISIS INTERVENTION
Professional assessment and optimal intervention in student emergencies involving personal, school, and or family concerns - DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE
Referral to community assessment, education and treatment agencies, or therapists who work in a team effort with the schools - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Referral to community behavioral health professionals who can work with the school as team to help with any concerns - CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS Personal safety, problem solving, positive social skills, good hygiene, sexual abuse prevention
About Referrals
What happens when a student is referred to a social worker?
When a referral to a school social worker is made, we begin by looking at the student's unique situation. Next, we develop a plan that works with the student's strengths. In addition, we look to use the student's positive influences such as support and involvement from parents, school professionals, and community people. Utilizing student and parent strengths, as well as school and community services, are critical in this goal planning process. In the long run we're here to assist in teaching students more effective skills, encouraging them in healthy directions and habits, and coaching them forward through personal and academic challenges.
How are referrals made?
Students are usually referred to the school social worker in one of the following ways:
- Student self-referral
- Teacher or staff referral
- Parent or guardian referral
- Community agency referral
- Referral by other students