Compass: Teen Support
Compass is a twice-monthly support space offered on alternative school campuses for students who are navigating real challenges and could benefit from honest conversation, judgment-free mentorship, and practical tools for emotional wellness.
It’s not therapy. It’s not a lecture.
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It’s a space where students can show up, check in, and shift direction on their own terms.
What Compass Sessions Include:
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Real conversations about emotions, identity, choices, and mindset
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Mentorship from someone with lived experience
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A safe space: no shame, no pressure
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Take-home tools for self-awareness, boundaries and mental health
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Free snacks and materials to support engagement
Why Compass Works for Alternative campuses:
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Low lift for staff: FGO handles facilitation, content, and supplies
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Trauma-informed, respectful, and specifically designed for alternative students
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Builds trust through consistent presence and familiar faces
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Supports emotional regulation, identity formation, and safe decision-making
Student Incentives for Participation:
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The goal is to affirm student commitment and effort
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Incentives that are meaningful, without adding pressure or competition.
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Builds momentum and gives students something to look forward to as they participate regularly.