Restorative Justice Practices

Restorative Justice empowers students to resolve conflicts on their own and in small groups.  The idea is to bring students together in ideally peer-mediated small groups to talk, ask questions, and air their grievances.

Suicide Prevention

Coping Strategies for Teens

Needing help is not failing…it is simply being human. It’s OK to Ask for Help!!

• Spend time with family and friends.
• Get involved with after-school activities.
• Volunteer – you have a lot to offer.
• Think and plan your future. Set realistic goals.
• Try to be open with your feelings. Write your feelings and thoughts in your journal or diary.
• Read books & subjects that uplift you.
• Laugh ~ keep your sense of humor!
• Consider the importance of spirituality in your life.
• Accept other’s thanks, compliments toward you, and praise for you.
• Eat right! – – – Chocolate is good!  Exercise regularly.
• Do not tolerate physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from anyone. Get help immediately! Seek help if you feel overwhelmed or troubled.
• Visit www.teenadvice.org or www.teenhelp.org  or www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now#tc

How to respond to a cry for help

• Breathe!!
• Be honest, caring and show respect.
• Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
• Don’t try to solve their problem.
• Tell them:
  “I am glad you called/came/talked to me”
  “I do care. “What’s happening?”
  “How can I help”?
  “Let’s find someone who can help you get through this”.
• Be A Link®!  And get help- don’t try to do this by yourself…don’t risk lives.
• Remember, you can call the crisis line to help you help another.

The Yellow Ribbon Card STARTS THE CONVERSATION and has NO EXPIRATION DATE.

• How To Talk – How To Respond
  A downloadable of “How To Talk How To Respond”
• Be A Link®! Cards (English and Español) and Wristbands are available in the Counseling Center

If you or a friend is in immediate crisis:
Call 911
– or –
Call 800-273-8255
– or –
Text ‘HELP’ to 741741
Get help immediately!

Counseling Center Staff

Michaella Neal:
Counselor
michaella.neal@kckps.org
913-627-7518

Chris Boehl:
Counselor
christopher.boehl@kckps.org
913-627-7551

Angela Carroll:
Counselor
angela.carroll@kckps.org
913-627-7599

Briauna Emery:
Registrar
Briauna.Emery@kckps.org
913-627-7521

Terry Bigby:
Interventionist
Terry.Bigby@kckps.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Service opportunities are available through FL Schlagle High School. Detailed information is available through the Counseling Center.  If you need hours to help pay for the Insurance on your school issued Laptop, or for scholarship and college applications, check with your Counselor today!