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The primary goal of the PSST approach is to provide consultation,
support, and services to any student identified in need in an effort to keep that child
academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally successful in the school setting. As
students attend and graduate from OPRFHS, we would like to see our young people happy, safe, and
making progress towards their potential as effective learners, confident individuals, responsible
citizens and effective contributors. A vital factor of the PSST effectiveness is the
communication among members ensuring that each student receives the services and support (both
proactive and reactive) necessary to meet individual needs and to increase the student’s academic
success.
There are four PSS Teams, each consisting of one dean, three guidance
counselors, a resource manager (of Family Services), an assistant principal (of Student Health and
Safety or Student Services) and a substance abuse counselor as needed. Teams meet a minimum
of once per week and more often as necessary. With the new office assignments, all PSST
members are located in the same areas, improving communication and services related to student
success - one team each in rooms 208 and 309 and two teams in room 207. The PSST works with
classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and community resources regarding to student
issues.
The services provided for the school community by all members of the
PSST (guidance counselors, deans, and resource managers) address the following:
· Critical thinking / decision making
skills;
· Conflict resolution;
· Drugs and Alcohol abuse;
· Harassment / Bullying prevention and
intervention;
· Student and school behavior
interventions;
· Development and implementation of district policies
and procedures;
· Home visits;
· Recommendations for suspensions and
expulsions;
· Participating in the identification process for
determining eligibility for special education or 504 services;
· Staff Development;
· Consultations with faculty and staff related
to topics such as student attendance, behavior, special education, emotional well-being, and
physical/mental health;
· Consultation with parents;
· Crisis prevention and intervention
services;
· Consultation, referral, and coordination of
services for students and families with community agencies and programs (Police, Parenthesis,
Health Dept, Youth Services, etc.);
· Networking with outside/community agencies and
resources;
· Alternative placement of students;
· Stress reduction & management for students and
parents;
· Student rights & responsibilities /
self-advocacy skills. |
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OPRFHS Pupil Service Support Teams 2008-2009 |
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Team 1
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Teams 2
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Teams 3
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Teams 4
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| Dean |
Alisa Walton
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Tia Marr
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Jason Dennis
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Jim Goodfellow
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| Counselors |
Julie Fuentes
Fred Galluzzo
Kris Johnson
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Deborah Bluminberg
Joe Herbst
Sarah Ven Horst
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Brandi Ambrose
Heidi Lynch
Catherine Marshall
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Jacqueline Hanson
Pete Nixon
Carolyn Ojikutu
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Resource
Manager |
Willie Mae Jackson
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Kevin Hegi
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Debbie Schwab
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Maria Arroyo
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Teachers who feel a student might need the services of the Resource Manager should make the referral to the student’s counselor. |
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Dean's
Secretary |
Marian Gerena
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Maria Perez
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Maria Perez
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Marian Gerena
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Counselor's Secretary |
Gloria Cullota
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Sharon Martinek
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Sally Rijos
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Kim Asbury
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Substance & Alcohol Abuse Counselor- Margo Bristow x3812 |
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Assistant Principal for Student Health & Safety – Janel Bishop x3208 Secretary – Linda Spain x3517 |
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Assistant Principal for Student Services – Mark T. Wilson x3308
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