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Send Me An Email: Kaitlyn.Pederson@k12.sd.us Middle School Counselor 6th Grade Social Skills Instructor Middle School Student Council Supervisor
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Counseling Resources:
Text 4 Help: Teens talk through texting and the Helpline Center wants to help them! The Helpline Center offers a Teen Texting program in South Dakota. Teens can text "icare" to 898211 from 3pm to 11pm to talk with staff about issues concerning themselves or others they care about with depression, drug/alcohol related issues, stress, crisis, and much more. [Standard message & data rates may apply]
South Dakota Department of Education: Many questions about South Dakota's educational system can be answered via their website. Common Core is explained in detail as well as individual school demographics and school report cards. Information about student and parental/guardian rights concerning Special Education services and services for English Language Learning students can be found here, too.
S 6th Grade Social Skills Social Skills class is designed to help students improve academic skills, explore college & career options, and develop stronger person and social skills. Within these topics, we have a strong focus on teamwork, relationships, respect, and academic success. SS Class is meant to be FUN! Below is a list of topics that are covered throughout each quarter. If you have any questions about this class or concerns outside of the classroom, please, contact me at anytime! Social Skills Topics: *Introductions, Expectations, & Team Building *Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, & more. *Empathy & Bully Prevention
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