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SHS BRYT program is a short-term, time-limited program for students returning to school after an extended absence due to illness or hospitalization.  Students may be returning from treatment centers for emotional or substance-related reasons, or from significant illness or injury-related absences, such as concussion, or due to extended absence for a personal reason.

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SHS BRYT program helps students and families through the re-integration process by supporting academic, social, and emotional needs.  Our goal is to provide students with a seamless and manageable transition that minimizes stress and encourages students' academic and social success at school.

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Re-entry into school can be incredibly overwhelming for a student who has faced an extended absence, especially after managing significant medical or mental health issues.

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Each student will have a re-entry plan to include:

Direct academic support (tutoring)

Communication/negotiation with a student’s teachers to modify assignments and/or secure direct teacher support as needed for the student to demonstrate sufficient mastery to accrue credits.

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Academic tutoring

Emotional support

Improve and stabilize attendance

Act as a liaison to home, teachers and community providers

Encourage resiliency and coping skills

Provide crisis support for struggling students.

Regular and frequent communication with families about their student's progress and needs.

Resources shared for community based support.

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Each student will have a re-entry plan to include direct clinical support to students:
-Intentional/planned clinical supports (customized to each student)
-On-demand supports
-Crisis intervention if needed

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Consistent, culturally-appropriate two-way communication with parents/guardians about student progress needs; provision of support, learning, and leadership opportunities for family members.

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Students can have a wide range of response to concussion or head injuries. Here are some resources to consider as your student heals.

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Sue Donofrio, SHS BRYT Clinical Coordinator

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Sue Donofrio, SHS BRYT Clinical Coordinator

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508-841-8857
sdonofrio@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Room M210 A

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For many students and families, figuring out and managing the various and often unfamiliar elements of the mental health, health care or school can be overwhelming. Care coordination helps put the pieces together to carry out the transition plan. Key elements are:

Collaboration with all in-school supports.

Academic transition planning.

Consultation and collaboration with outside providers.

Problem-solving challenges.

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"SHS BRYT program allows students like me to focus on my school work and improve performance in all subjects, but also ensures my mental health and well-being needs are met."
-SHS BRYT student

"SHS BRYT is a wonderful new addition. The program was very helpful in coordinating my daughter's transition back into the classroom. Getting support from both the academic coordinator and the therapeutic services was very helpful."
-Parent of a SHS BRYT student

"This program is amazing and so helpful to a child struggling to catch up, while suffering either emotionally, physically, or both."
-Parent of a SHS BRYT student

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My child was just hospitalized. What should I do now?
You should contact your school's counselor as soon as possible. The counselor will discuss the details of the SHS BRYT program with you. Per school policy, you and your student must attend a re-entry meeting upon the student's return to school.
How does the program maintain confidentiality?
School personnel, including teachers, and coaches are made aware of the student's participation in the BRYT program, however, details regarding the student's absence remain with the educational team.
How do I communicate with the SHS BRYT program?
SHS BRYT program staff have regular communication with parents/guardians about their transition to class, academic difficulties, and progress. Family members are encouraged to contact the clinical coordinator as needed during a students' participation in the program.

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Kelli McSweeney, SHS BRYT Academic Coordinator

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Kelli McSweeney, SHS BRYT Academic Coordinator

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508-841-8837
kmcsweeney@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Room M210 B

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Interface: a free referral service provided for SPS students and families to find mental health providers
Mass Behavioral Health Helpline

Mental Health Resources at Shrewsbury High School
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