Anonymous tip line to keep our schools safe.
You can also submit a tip by calling 1-844-SAF2SAY or 1-844-723-2729
Parent Resources
School-Home Connection
School Year Calendar (click here to access the most current School Year Calendar page)
Sapphire Parent Portal Instructions
Parent Resources for using Microsoft Teams
Sapphire Parent Portal– Provides parents access to their child’s schedules, attendance, current grades, report cards, discipline and historical achievement. Access to this site requires a log-in PIN assigned by the system and a password chosen by the user. Click here to download the Parent Portal User Manual.
School Communications– Where to find information regarding snow delays, emergency notification and other parent-school communication.
SCASD Meal Magic Family Portal This site enables parents/guardians to view their child’s balance, purchasing history, and payment history. The site will also allow parents/guardians to establish an account balance notification threshold for each of their children. Once the account balance falls below the established amount, Meal Magic Family Portal will automatically send the parents/guardians an e-mail notice.
Booster Clubs and community groups interested in using SCA’s facility can make the request by clicking on this Facility Use Request link and following the directions listed there.
Pay to Participate Form and List of Activities Subject to a Participation Fee
Student Accident Insurance Program
Student Handbooks
It’s Okay to Ask for Help
Crisis Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text ‘Help’ to 741741
Columbia County Residents Local Crisis Line: 1-800-222-9016
Northumberland County Residents Local Crisis Line: 1-855-313-4387
Click on the graphic above to access the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Dating Violence/Domestic Violence Resources:
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-656-4673
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Teen Dating Abuse Text: Text “loveis” to 22522
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources:
PA Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
Columbia County Residents Local Helpline: 570-275-4962
Northumberland County Residents Local Helpline: 570-495-2040
Other Resources:
LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline: 1-800-246-7743
National Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-800-931-2237
National Alliance on Mental Health: 1-800-950-6264
Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336 or Text ‘Teen’ to 839863
If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911 or go directly to your local Emergency Room.
*You can download a copy of the above list of resources by clicking this link.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Resources
When a Child’s Friend Dies by Suicide
National:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line: TEXT 741-741 or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/
Pennsylvania:
List of Crisis Intervention contact information by county
National and State Organizations
National:
American Association of Suicidology (AAS): http://www.suicidology.org/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): https://www.afsp.org/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): http://www.sprc.org/
Pennsylvania:
Prevent Suicide PA: http://www.preventsuicidepa.org/
Jana Marie Foundation: http://www.janamariefoundation.org/
Services for Teens at Risk (STAR-Center)
https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/STAR-Center-Home/1/Default.aspx
Annual Notices
Guidance News and Student Support Initiatives
Chilren’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Brochure
PDE’s Career Resources– resources to help you learn what your child’s dreams are and how to support your child in finding their path on their career journey.
Web Resources for Parents
Connected Math Resources (CMP3) for 7th & 8th Grade Middle School Students and Parents (posted 3/21/16)
Everyday Math Resources (EDM4) for Kdgtn through 5th Grade Students and Parents (posted 3/30/16)
Stopbullying.gov
Cyberbullying Research Center – has many great resources for educators, parents, and teens about how to deal with cyberbullying
Discipline Help for School Children
McKinney-Vento Homlessness Act for PA
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Parents: In the Know Zone
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Parent Toolkit
Addiction Center Prevention Information– teen substance abuse prevention resources.
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
Tobacco-Free Life– organization whose mission is to save lives by ending worldwide disease, damage, and death caused by tobacco.
Keeping Your Child Safe on the Net
Stop. Think. Connect. – created by the Anti-Phishing Working Group and the National Cyber Security Alliance to spread knowledge and help keep the web a safer place.
Digital Safety: Staying Safe Online – a go-to article that covers several topics for parents on keeping their families safe online.
The CyberTipLine – This site handles leads for people reporting the sexual exploitation of children online.
Internet Safety Task Force– The ISTTF is a group of internet businesses, non-profit organizations, academics, and technology companies that have joined together to identify effective tools and technologies to create a safer environment on the Internet for youth.
Keeping Kids Safe Online- published by the FBI – This site explains to parents the complexities of on-line child exploitation.
Wikipedia and explaining Internet Slang – This Wikipedia site illustrates several examples of Internet slang for parents to understand.
PC Tattletale – Parental Control and Monitoring Software for the Internet.
SCA Homeless/Foster Care Information & Resources:
*Southern Columbia Area S.D. Procedures for ECYEH Enrollment : Click HERE to view.
*General Guide to PA’s Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program : Click HERE to view.
*County Resources – Region 7 : Click HERE to view.
*Homeless Enrollment Complaint Form: Click HERE to view.
*Finding Your Way to PA App: Click HERE to view.
Homeless Information for School-Age Youth Poster: Click HERE to view.
* Restorative Practices - ARP-HCY Pennsylvania Resources - Click HERE to view.
*Education for Homeless Youth - Click HERE to view.
Homeless Education. Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program was established to make sure homeless youth have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing barriers that homeless children face.
Parenting in the 21st Century
How Parents Are Robbing Their Children of Adulthood– New York Times article centered on “today’s snowplow parents” who “keep their children’s futures obstacle-free — even when it means crossing ethical and legal boundaries.”
VIDEO: Therapist Warns of Dangers of Snowplow Parenting
Lawn mower parents’ are the new ‘helicopter moms
Social Media Users More Likely to Feel Isolated, Study Finds– article published by Medical News Today.
Social Media And The Mob Mentality: How We Can Fight It– article published by Forbes.
Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”– article published by Empowering Parents.com
Ego is the Anesthesia that Deadens the Pain of Stupidity– article which discusses this quote from motivational speaker Rick Rigsby’s speech The Most Inspiring Speech: The Wisdom of a Third Grade Dropout Will Change Your Life. Click this link to watch Rick Rigsby’s speech.