Student Support Services

Student assistance programs are designed to help students and their families with problems affecting their personal lives and academic performance.The Student Assistance Counselor’s (SAC) role is to enhance and support students’ success in the school environment.The Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) provides in-school assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and referral services to any student who may be experiencing personal, family, and/or peer difficulties. The goal is to support the students and prevent personal difficulties from interfering with their success in school. Both individual and group services are offered depending on needs in the school community and all counseling services are confidential.

The SAC also assists in Parent Education programs. When students seek help on their own they are encouraged to share this with their families. Parents are not contacted unless an assessment indicates a safety risk. This would include a student who is in danger of harming him or herself, harming someone else, or is being harmed or neglected by another individual. Concerns that students may seek assistance for may include, but are not limited to: 

• Abuse/Neglect   
• Anxiety
• Anger  
• Bullying  
• Crisis Management
• Depression                                                   
• Divorce 
• Eating Disorders    
• Family Changes  
• Grief/Loss                                                    
• Self-Esteem                         
• Self-Harming                                                       
• Social Skills                                                         
• Substance Abuse                                                     

Students may self-refer and come in to see the counselor at any time during the school day, although students are encouraged to visit during their study hall periods. Students can confidentially refer other students who may be in need of support. Students may be referred by school administration, guidance, nurse, or any other school staff member that has identified an area of concern. Parents who have concerns about any non-academic issues may contact the Student Assistance Counselor directly. The SAC will assist in determining the best course of action for your child.

Section 504

It is the policy of the Becton Regional High School District to provide a free and appropriate public education to each student who is evaluated and determined to have a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The intent of the district is to ensure that students who are determined to have a disability within the definition of Section 504 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate classroom accommodations. 

A parent can request assistance by calling Mrs. Victoria De Santis or Carlo Maucione at 201-935- 3007 ext. 4016 or filling out the Section 504 Preliminary Referral Form at the bottom of this page. Anyone who has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities, and has a record of such impairment is considered eligible for a 504 Plan.  Major life activities consist of, but are not limited to, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning.

Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)

I&RS is a school resource in which faculty, staff or parents can request assistance for problems encountered in the regular education program. Every New Jersey school must have an I&RS team. The I&RS team uses a collaborative approach to assist students who are having academic, behavior, or health difficulties.

The Becton Regional High School I&RS team believes all students are capable of academic success; however, interventions and assistance are sometimes necessary to facilitate that success. The I&RS team is committed to supporting school staff, parents and students with learning strategies, behavioral accommodations, and other assistance needed to succeed at Becton Regional High School while modeling the NJ Tiered System  of Supports.

I&RS team MEMBERS:

• Mr. Carlo Maucione, I&RS Coordinator
• Mr. James Bononno, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Marc Caprio,  Supervisor of Guidance
• Ms. Jonna Calvanico, Supervisor of Special Services
• Ms. Alyssa Cantatore, School Nurse
• Child Study Team (as needed)
• The Student Assistance Counselor 
• The referred child’s guidance counselor
• The referred child’s teachers
• The child’s parent(s)/guardian(s)

functionS of I&RS team memberS:

I&RS Coordinator:

• Keep a record of student referral forms
• Set meeting dates
• Help provide suggested interventions
• Construct and distribute Action Plan
• Lead meetings
• Follow up with referring person regarding progress and success of interventions

Administrator:

• Make recommendations to referring person in conference prior to meeting date
• Attend all meetings
• Help provide suggested interventions

Guidance Chairperson:

• Provide information such as attendance, grades, standardized testing scores and history of counseling
• Attend all meetings
• Help provide suggested interventions
• Conference with and counsel student (if needed)

I&RS Team Procedures:

• Phase 1:   Request for Assistance
• Phase 2:   Information Collection
• Phase 3:   Notify Parent/Guardian
• Phase 4:   Problem Solve
• Phase 5:   Develop I&RS Action Plan
• Phase 6:   Support, Evaluate, and Continue the Process 

HOW  TO MAKE AN I&RS REQUEST:

Please refer to the I&RS flowchart that is given out at the beginning of the school year to make sure you have followed all the proper steps before referring a student for I&RS services.

Staff members can make a request by completing the I&RS request for assistance form which can be found in the SAC office in The Guidance Department Office.

A parent can request assistance by emailing Mr. Carlo Maucione at cmaucione@bectonhs.org.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING (HIB)

HIB POLICY 5512

Please complete the HIB Incident Reporting Form to report any bullying incidences. 

School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act

NJDOE’s State School Climate Coordinator (hib@doe.nj.gov)

anti-bullying team:

• Ms. Melissa Mitchell, School Anti-Bullying Specialist, Ext. 4017
• Mr. Marc Caprio, School Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Ext. 4013

Access the Peer Tutoring Form if you are suffering academically and would like to apply for a peer tutor. Please note that students are required to attend extra help sessions from their teacher(s) before qualifying for a peer tutor.