Student Services

SJA's Student Services team is here to support our staff and students whether it's emotional support, conflict resolution, college and career choices or just an ear to talk to. Please feel free to reach out and call, email or stop by our offices!

What does student services do?

Academic Guidance

Standardized testing (preparation & feedback)
Course selection
Academic support & goal setting
Summer School registration
Study Skills
Learning and Organization Style

Personal/Social Guidance

Individual counseling on issues surrounding:

Abuse (substance, verbal, physical)
Bullying
Personal issues
Referral to outside agencies when appropriate

Career Guidance

Career interest surveys
Volunteer experiences
Pre-College/Summer programs

College Guidance

College Financial Aid information
Scholarship/Award information
College & Military options
College campus visits
College Fair information
College application assistance
Liaison with College Possible
College Life orientation

Mental Health Resources

As a community, we care deeply about the wellbeing of our students, parents/guardians and families. Each of you are important to us. We take the topic of suicide very seriously. Here are some warning signs for youth suicide:

Feelings - Expressing hopelessness about the future
Actions - Displaying overwhelming pain or distress
Changes - Withdrawing from friends; changes in social activities; anger or hostility; sleep disturbances
Threats - Talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide
Situations - Stressful situations involving loss or change; trouble at home, in school or with law

Please seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Milwaukee Crisis Call Line - 414-257-7222
Milwaukee Police/Ambulance - 911

Other Community Resources:

Food Assistance (Free, Pay What You Can, Other Options)

https://milwaukeenns.org/2021/09/09/weve-updated-our-list-on-where-you-can-get-free-food-or-low-cost-meals-2/

Domestic Abuse Resources

Bullying Resources

How Families Can Help

Talk to your child about bullying. Help your child understand the definition of bullying.
Explain to your child the difference between tattling and reporting. Encourage your child to report anything they see that appears harmful or dangerous.
If you witness or hear about bullying happening at school, please tell a staff member what you saw/heard. You could tell the teacher, school administrator, school social worker, or school counselor.
Download the free KnowBullying app from SAMHSA (available for iPhone and Android).

Click the links below for more information about what to do if you suspect your child is involved in bullying. There are resources for parents of the person bullying or the person being bullied.

www.parentsactnow.com

www.stopbullying.gov/what-you-can-do/parents/index.html

www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/parents/

milwaukee.thebullyexpert.com