Lafayette Elementary School

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

OUR PROGRAM:

Lafayette Elementarys' SAP team is comprised of several trained school personnel and a member from “Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Council.”  Our team helps identify and intervene with students who are experiencing difficulty being successful in school.  Our team is available to help students and families access school and community services for academic, social, and/or emotional needs.  The program does not diagnose or treat students. 

SAP TEAM MEMBERS:

      Felicia Brower     Mary Berman

              Lorraine Mancini  Demetrios Houmas

      Jenna Kent         Tammy Surdo

          Stacy Cooke        Jennifer O’Brien

Emilia Cammarata

OUR MISSION:

The SAP team is committed to the utmost confidentiality in all aspects of the intervention process.  Matters brought before the team will not be shared outside of the team unless there is a professional/parental need to know.  Parent permission is obtained before any student is interviewed by a team member.

 

WHO MAY SEEK HELP:

Any student enrolled in Lafayette Elementary School may seek help through the Student Assistance Program.

 

HOW TO MAKE A REFERRAL:

Students are referred to the program by teachers, parents, administrators, the social worker, or the guidance counselor.  Referrals may be made to any of the above team members or you may contact Tammy Surdo, School Counselor,

at 215-788-5400. 

 

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A STUDENT IS REFERRED:

After a student is referred to the SAP team, factual information is compiled regarding the student’s behavior, academics, attendance, and appearance.  The team reviews this information and determines the level of concern.  Parent(s) are contacted when necessary and a meeting is scheduled to discuss the findings with the parent.  An action plan is then developed by the team.

 

PARENT INFORMATION:

·         Pennsylvania Department of Education Student Assistance Program’s Website:  http://www.sap.state.pa.us/