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Conestoga High School
200 Irish Road | Berwyn, PA 19312 | (610) 240-1000

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CARE

The CARE Team is Conestoga's Student Assistance Team designed to support students with a variety of concerns that can interfere with their ability to succeed in school.  Such issues might include: stress, anxiety, peer relationships, family concerns, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders.
 
The CARE Team works confidentially in conjunction with families to identify student needs and implement strategies for confronting barriers.  
 
Referrals to the CARE Team may be made by teachers, staff members, guidance counselors, administrators, parents, friends, or by students themselves.  If you are concerned for yourself or one of your friends, please see your school counselor or a school administrator to make a referral.

 

 

REFERRAL PROCESS

Contact any teacher, counselor, or administrator to make a referral. 

When a student is recommended to the CARE Team by the SSC:

  • A case manager is assigned.  The student’s parents are contacted.  The case manager distributes a observable behavior checklist to the student’s teachers. The documentation process concentrates on observable behaviors only. 
  • The CARE team reviews the information and one or more of the following may occur:
    • No action is needed.
    • Parent may take private medical or other action.
    • With parental consent, the student meets with the mental health or drug and alcohol  counselor for an assessment.
    • The team may conduct a formal or informal intervention. 

Community Resources

  • When a student’s situation lies beyond the scope of the school’s pro­grams, the CARE Team will inform the parents of the problem and provide information on community resources available to obtain assistance for their child. 

State-Wide Process

  • The CARE Team is part of a state-wide student assistance program. There are SAP teams in operation in all of Pennsylvania’s public schools.    
Achievement Center 

The Achievement Center is a centralized drop-in help room where students can get support from tutors in writing, math, and organizational skills. The Achievement Center is open daily during the school day from 7:50AM to 2:50 PM. It is located in Room 126A.

Students may drop in during free periods or receive a pass from a teacher during study halls.  Students may make appointments with a tutor when necessary. Staff members will track arrival and departure time for accountability. Counselors or teachers may recommend that students visit the Achievement Center to have more success in a class or classes. 

There are several individuals who work with students. 

  • Richa Tandon  supports students who need assistance with Science. 
  • Sagarika Deb supports students who need assistance with math. 
  • Jackie Szepessy supports students who need assistance with writing. 
  • National Honor Society tutors will be available to assist students with assignments or studying in most subject areas.