LESSON 6: SCHOOL

School is often a real challenge. Socialization is one of the biggest challenges. You can
meet the wrong type of people, and you may end up getting into trouble. All too often
there are problems with sexuality. Being able to do the schoolwork can be a problem,
not always, but often. As you go further along in school, it becomes more and more
abstract, and that’s often a problem. Sometimes you cause trouble and you get into
trouble. For some individuals with Fetal Alcohol, some days you can do the academic
work and some days you can’t. It can be a very frustrating time for you, your teachers,
and for your caregivers. (Even if you are no longer in high school, if you are in tech
school, college, or jobs training please fill this out. Even if you are not in school at all
please remember back to when you were and fill this out.)

What school are you in or were you in?

What do you like most about school?

What do you dislike most about school?

Do you have social problems at school, if so, what type?

Do you have academic problems at school, if so what are they?

Do you have emotional, behavioral, or mental health problems at school, if so

what are they? (You can use the back of this paper if you need to)

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Some characteristics of what an ideal school might include: Please rate your
school on the following characteristics.
Fill in the chart:
I T T T
d h h he
o ey e y
d y do
n o n no
o a e t
t g e do
k o d thi
n o i s
o d m at
w jo pr all
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m
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Communicates with you and your parents/ guardian
Teaches life skills
Uses a team approach to help you
Is sensitive to your academic needs
You can understand most of what is taught
You feel protected from other students/ you feel safe
Teaches self motivation and positive attitude
The IEP process is a team effort, they bring in others, such as
PACER, the disability law centers, and other people to advocate
for you. They are helpful and they put together a program for you.
Have staff that understands and who have received training
specific to Fetal Alcohol.
Have a counselor whom you feel comfortable talking to.
They teach you about socially unacceptable behaviors.
Teaches you how to work, which includes:
Positive attitude
Motivation
Proper behaviors
Encourages you to be nice, to stay connected and to accept help
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How would you rate yourself at school? Check the appropriate box on the left and
have your facilitator do the same on the right.
I I I I Th T T
d ne ne ey h h
d o ed ed do e e
o im a a y y
a pr lot go n n
n ov of od e e
o g e im jo e e
t o m pr b d d
o en ov i a
k d t e m lo
n m p t
o j en r of
w o t o i
b v m
e pr
m o
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nt e
m
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I communicate well with my teachers
I advocate well for myself
I am learning life skills at school
I work at grade level academically
I understand most of what is taught
If I felt bullied I would seek help/I know who to
go to
I know who to go to if I feel I need protection
from other students
I am self motivated and I have a positive
attitude
I have an IEP
I am part of the IEP process
 I understand how Fetal Alcohol effects me in
school
I am willing to accept help
I feel comfortable talking to a counselor at
school
I have socially unacceptable behaviors at
school
I know how to work, which include:
Positive attitude, Motivation, Proper behaviors
I am nice and respectful to teachers and staff
at school
My teachers like me
I am nice and respectful to other students at
school
Other students like me
Any comments? (Use back of page if you need more room)

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Lesson 6: Notes and Goals
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