What is the Student Assistance Program?

Every school district in the state of Pennsylvania is required to have a plan for identifying and assisting students who experience barriers to learning. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) was established to remove these barriers, by helping parents and school personnel access support for students in the school and in the community.

The Antietam High School SAP Team comprises trained members of the staff and a contracted independent liaison. Referrals of students can be made for any issue where there is a concern for a student’s well-being and/or potential for obstacles to learning. These issues include, but are not limited to: substance abuse, mental health, grief, self-harm, victimization, bullying, or other “high-risk” behaviors. The team works confidentially with students, parents, and community resources to determine appropriate courses of action to best assist our students.

If you have concerns about a student and would like to refer them to the Student Assistance Program, please reach out to the student’s school counselor or a SAP team member with your concerns.

SAP Brochure

SAP Parent Permission Form