Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The Student Assistance Program (SAP), as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), is designed to help identify and support students who may be experiencing barriers to learning related to mental health, drug or alcohol use, or other personal challenges. At Highland Middle School, the SAP team—made up of trained school staff and community agency partners—works with students and families to connect them with resources both in and out of school. While SAP does not provide treatment or discipline, it offers a confidential and supportive process to ensure students receive the help they need to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.