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Second Step

Second Step

Lava Ridge is beginning a new Social Emotional Learning program called Second Step. This is an evidence-based program which has been proven to increase the academic, social, and behavioral success of students. 

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To learn more about this program, please visit secondstep.org.

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Strive for Five

Every student needs to be in class EVERY day. Schools are starting to measure every absence rather than only unexcused because every absence has an impact on school success. 

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We have challenged our students to miss fewer than 5% of the school year. Five percent EQUALS less than 9 days total for the school year. That's one day a month. 

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Students who meet this goal will be rewarded by celebrations, incentives, rewards, competitions, and field trips. We want them to know that they are doing it right! 

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Students who are chronically absent miss more than 10% of school and we know this can lead to detrimental outcomes for kids, including a decrease in school test scores, anxiety and social problems arise, high school dropout and crime rates go way up. 

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Help your student have LIFELONG success by making appointments outside of school hours, planning vacations around the school calendar, and making sure your student is really sick with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher before you let them stay home. 

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Thanks for helping your student Strive for Five! 

Class Change Information

If you are feeling suicidal, please use the SafeUT app to get immediate mental health first aid. You can download it to your phone or click on the image to the left to go to their website. We love you and we care about you! Please get help right now! 

We want to thank Stand 4 Kind for sponsoring so many amazing activities and programs at Lava Ridge! 

MEET YOUR COUNSELORS

"Remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." --Winnie the Pooh

If you would like to request a class change for Trimester 2, please fill out the following form. Deadline is Nov. 15th.  

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Class Change Form 

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There will be a $10.00 class change fee and changes are not guaranteed.

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**We are no longer accepting requests for Class Changes. 

Referrals for Counseling Services

"Never let your fears make your decisions.  You make them."

Counselors will meet with every student throughout the school year to deliver Academic, Career, Social and Emotional Literacy curriculum. 

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If you would like us to meet with your student on an individual basis or to learn more about our small group meetings, please click here to download and fill out the referral papers. Return these forms to the office. 

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Click on the Services tab above to see specific ways in which we can help your child to be successful at school. 

See You Soon!