SOS Team
“Supporting Our Students”, SOS Team aims to identify and help troubled students and their families encourage healthy coping alternatives. Anyone may refer students.
High School SOS Team Members
2009-2010 School Year
Mr. Thomas Alexander, Principal
Mr. Christopher Matsanka, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Martelli, Student Assistance Coordinator
Mrs. Karen Flad, School Nurse
Mrs. Elaine Markowitz, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Diane Devereaux, Teacher
Mr. Scott Searfoss, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Ellen Stefanosky, School Nurse
Mr. Tom Calvecchio, Teacher
Mr. Duane Carroll, Guidance Counselor
Miss Jennifer Meyers, Guidance Counselor
Student Assistance Center
610-869-2446 x 4826
SIGNS OF TROUBLED ADOLESCENTS
Social/Emotional/Physical Indicators ---
Loss of appetite
Sudden drop in grades
Decreased concentration
Excessive feelings of boredom
Changes in physical activity/daily routine
Irritability
Unusually difficult time managing feelings
Frequent absences from job or school
Chronic tiredness or fatigue
Deterioration in physical appearance
Sudden disregard for family rules or schedules
Increased secrecy, locked doors
Appears run down, has frequent colds, flu symptoms
Change in peer group
Older peer group
Stealing money or having excessive cash
Frequent highs and lows in mood
Rebellion towards authority
Testing limits, avoiding communication with family member
Educational concerns that could be related to the above issues ---
Truancy
School drop out
Dropping out of school activities
Increase in discipline problems
Loss of interest in school
Grades are dropping
Skipping classes
Excessive lateness to class/school
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