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Student representative proposes virtual seminar on mental health and college planning
Summary
Student representative Grace proposed a one-hour virtual seminar for mid- to late-April to help high school students with mental health and post-secondary planning, suggesting a moderated panel of four to five recent graduates and collaboration with the district's alumni resources.
At the March 24 Safe Schools Committee meeting, student representative Grace presented a proposal for a student-led, one-hour virtual seminar aimed at juniors, seniors and interested middle-school students to provide guidance on mental health, college applications and post-secondary planning.
Grace said she recently met with a student group and they returned a small proposal that envisions a moderated panel of four to five recent graduates from different schools and backgrounds who could speak about their experiences. The proposed seminar would run for one hour in mid-to-late April and would focus on mental-health resources and practical advice about college applications and transitions.
Grace asked for committee collaboration, particularly assistance from the district's alumni network or the North Penn SD Board to identify and recruit panelists. A committee member said they would work with Grace and provide support to help facilitate the initiative.
The proposal was presented as an informational item; the committee did not take a formal vote on program funding or scheduling during the meeting. The committee noted support for the initiative and assigned informal follow-up to staff and the student representative to refine the plan and logistics.
