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component is knowing that they are not alone, that other students are encountering similar life stressors and that there are trained adults available to them. Indeed, as professional school counselors, we believe that we are providing students with necessary life-skills and tools, that this service assists parents as the primary agents of formation of their children’s healthy emotional and psychological well-being.
Students will be individually interviewed and invited to participate in a support group by one of the counselors conducting the particular group. It will always be a student’s choice to participate. Any parent who does not wish their child to participate in a support group may contact the student’s assigned counselor or the Campus Minister.
STUDY HALLS
While not required, the scheduling of a study hall affords opportunity for student access to valuable services during the course of the school day. Students may avail themselves of the resources in the Library/Media Center. The services of our professional tutoring staff in the Modular Unit are tied to student availability through study halls. Study halls are also a time to seek peer tutoring for students who are struggling with a particular class. (Note: All tutoring arrangements should be made through the student’s assigned guidance counselor.)
Students must report to their assigned study hall before going to appointments with counselors, teachers, etc. Some passes out of study hall will require a student to leave their I.D. with the study hall moderator. Procedures for attending the library during study halls are outlined in the Library/Media section of this handbook.
Study halls are meant to provide several different options for students throughout the day. Generally speaking, all study halls will be assigned to the cafeteria except during lunch periods. The format for the cafeteria study hall allows students to choose between quiet individual study (west end of cafeteria), group study (middle section of cafeteria), or relaxed study (east end of cafeteria). Silent study hall is available in the library, and students must follow sign up procedures. The format for the non-cafeteria study hall, which is held in a classroom, will also provide for these options, albeit in a more limited manner.
Students are permitted no more than 11⁄2 study halls per semester.
General Policies for Cafeteria Study Halls
1. Students must be in assigned seats at the beginning of study hall. Proctors will determine how and
when students may relocate in the cafeteria to the specific study areas and when they may begin to
utilize the Brewin’ Café.
2. The use of the Wi-Fi hub and the Brewin’ Café are privileges that may be revoked if the general
policies are not adhered to.
3. Unless utilizing other opportunities in the study hall, students generally should remain seated.
4. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. No food or drink should be taken out of
the study hall.
5. Wi-Fi computer use may be limited based on the number of students desiring access.
6. Food or drink is not permitted at the computers.
7. Students are expected to maintain a respectful level of volume.
8. Use of personal electronic devices is not permitted, including cell phones and digital sound players.
(see DISCIPLINARY POLICIES: Cell Phones, p. 26)
General Policies for Non-Cafeteria Study Halls
Classroom study halls are a necessary part of Padua life (especially during periods 5 through 9).
1. Students must be in assigned seats at the beginning of study hall.
2. Proctors will determine how and when students may relocate in the classroom for the specific
study options and when they may begin to utilize their pass privileges. 58