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Finding a school contact and a backup contact: school support outline
Grades 9–12 · Ready-made original
Finding a school contact and a backup contact: school support plan
Support focus
Choose a school helper, a way to ask, and a backup.
Example situation
A made-up student has three questions: a course requirement is unclear, two activities have conflicting schedules, and the student wants a private conversation about a school concern. A familiar staff member is unavailable this week.
Student words or action
Ask the teacher or school adviser about the course question, and an available school adult for the appropriate private-help route.
Adult response
“Show or tell me the part where you need help. We can start there.”
A supported practice
A course requirement is unclear and the usual adviser is away.
Who could help when the usual contact is away?
An example response: Ask the school office who can help confirm the current requirement.
A second practice
Two school activities overlap and the student needs the confirmed schedules.
Who could help when the usual contact is away?
An example response: Ask each activity's school contact to confirm times before choosing or requesting a change.
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. Who could help when the usual contact is away?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: Who could help when the usual contact is away?