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Requesting school support during changes at home
Grades 9–12 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Ask for a specific adjustment without having to explain private family details.
A school situation
Sam’s home routine has changed. Sam cannot attend the usual after-school project meeting.
Words the student could use
“I cannot stay after school this week. Could I do the written part during class or use another meeting time?”
Another situation
Alex needs a school document but is unsure which adult at home can complete it.
What could the student ask or do?
One possible response
“Could the office explain who can complete this form? I need help checking the process.”
My school support card
I can point to or choose one: □ Show me the first step. □ Help me check the information. □ I need a private conversation. □ I need a pause with an adult.
My request: ________________________________________________
A school adult I can ask: ________________________________
If that adult is away: another available teacher, counselor, or office adult.
Words a school adult could use “We can work on one part at a time. Would you like help checking information, starting the first step, or asking for a private conversation?”
Check-in note Student request: ________________________________ Support agreed: ________________________________ School adult and time to check back: ________________________________