Hope Squad (Grades 10-12)
is a program for 10th to 12th graders that focuses on suicide prevention, awareness and intervention. The squad is a collection of students, nominated by their peers and faculty who are available for anyone who might be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. Hope Squad members are trained to recognize warning signs and are instructed in how they could talk to the person to show their concern and also guide them to someone who could help them.
is a program for 10th to 12th graders that focuses on suicide prevention, awareness and intervention. The squad is a collection of students, nominated by their peers and faculty who are available for anyone who might be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. Hope Squad members are trained to recognize warning signs and are instructed in how they could talk to the person to show their concern and also guide them to someone who could help them.
TEEN GRIEF GROUP (Grades 10-12)
This is for students who have had a parent or sibling (someone close to them) die. Some situations are recent, some are from early childhood. In any case, students have been affected and can benefit from an opportunity to discuss feelings, thoughts, and stressors with others who have experienced something similar. Most importantly, we help them learn resiliency and the ability to be strong and successful during hard times. Grief Group runs to the end of the school year.
This is for students who have had a parent or sibling (someone close to them) die. Some situations are recent, some are from early childhood. In any case, students have been affected and can benefit from an opportunity to discuss feelings, thoughts, and stressors with others who have experienced something similar. Most importantly, we help them learn resiliency and the ability to be strong and successful during hard times. Grief Group runs to the end of the school year.
GIRLS GROUP (Grades 10-12)
Girls struggle with a number of issues. The results of a brief survey show the biggest needs for guidance and focus at AF High are self-esteem, body image, relationships, stress relief, and friendship. This is generally an 8-session program that addresses all areas of concern. Girls will learn about self-identity, feeling empowered, decision-making, communication, and connecting with others.
Girls struggle with a number of issues. The results of a brief survey show the biggest needs for guidance and focus at AF High are self-esteem, body image, relationships, stress relief, and friendship. This is generally an 8-session program that addresses all areas of concern. Girls will learn about self-identity, feeling empowered, decision-making, communication, and connecting with others.
Make The Change (mostly students new to AF) is a group of students committed to changing the school environment for other students who may be new to AFHS or struggling with transition. this student group involves leadership and communication skill building.