Student Support

The mission of Student Support Services is to promote healthy relationships among students, teachers and parents. The goal is to encourage social and emotional well-being and to support a harmonious and safe community.

The Student Support Team works to achieve this mission by:

· Teaching Social and Interpersonal Skills · Fostering communication and community building · Providing support and guidance · Educating and promoting healthy behavior · Providing staff consultation and professional development

Programs/Events

· Peer Mediation · Annual College Fair · Health Series · Team Building · Health and Wellness Day · MORE (Men Organized, Responsible, and Educated) · Thompson Island Outward Bound · Financial Aid Workshops

Support Team Staff:

Brian Gonsalves (Omega) Ann Connolly (Phoenix) Anthony Rhodes (Crossroads)

Peer Mediation

Peer Mediation is a way of helping people resolve conflicts by talking to each other. Mediations occur between students, or between teachers and students. Mediation is one way to avoid serious disruptions and long-standing grudges that might limit success or affect Fenway's climate. Mediation is strictly voluntary; people are not obligated to attend, but it may be recommended as an alternative to suspension or disciplinary action. Mediation helps the conflicting parties arrive at a suitable agreement that is accepted by everyone. Peer Mediation involves students or staff members who are trained to listen to those in conflict and help to resolve their problems. See your counselor if you would like to use mediation to solve a problem.