13 Reasons Why – Information & Talking Points

Netflix just released its highly publicized series 13 Reasons Why, an adaptation of the popular 2007 novel of the same name by Jay Asher. The series consists of 13 episodes that tell the tale of Hannah, a high school student who tragically ended her own life, but not before recording 13 sides of audio cassette tape implicating 13 individuals in her death. The novel is quite captivating and an unfortunate harsh truth about adolescence for some youth. Its move to Netflix will expose its content to a far wider audience. For those who may struggle with similar challenges as Hannah or live with their own vulnerabilities, the overall message of this series may get distorted into a sense that suicide is a natural way of solving life’s struggles. It is not. The Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative is pleased to share with you key talking points developed by SAVE and the Jed Foundation. It is with near certainty that many of your students will be talking about this series in school. Being armed with appropriate and positive messages will help students struggling with their own emotional response to this series to put the dramatized content into realistic perspective and afford you with new opportunities for engaging these youth and providing necessary support and resources.

 

Please see the attached Talking Points for 13 Reasons Why:  

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Additional key resources for all include:

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK)
  2. Crisis Text Line – text “HOME” to 741-741
  3. www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org – accurate, up-to-date, empirically-informed warning signs for youth suicide and how you can respond to someone in crisis

 

Suicide is preventable.

2016-2017 School Calendar CHANGES

 Due to the number of weather related school closures, the following amendments to the 2016-17 school calendar were approved at the School Board Meeting on 4/3/17:

Monday, April 17, 2017 – Amended to a full day of school

Saturday, June 3, 2017 – Abbreviated school day for Seniors ONLY

Friday, June 16, 2017 – Graduation (Last day for Seniors ONLY)

Monday, June 19, 2017 – Last Day of school for students – Early dismissal 9:00 AM

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – Teacher In-service

 

* In the event of any further school cancellations, the calendar may be modified as needed.

Junior Information Night – April 4th @6:00

 Junior Information Night

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. the Guidance Department will be conducting a Junior Information Night. The purpose of this evening is to inform parents/guardians about: selecting a college/training program, college cost, the college admissions process, registration and deadlines for the SAT/ACT, general financial aid information, Career Cruising, military and job opportunities and other important information. An admissions representative from Marywood University and the military will also provide information.

ACT Exam at Western Wayne High School – April 19th

Western Wayne High School will be offering an ACT test on Wednesday, April 19th. This test will be given only to WW students and will occur during the school day. The test is four hours and 15 minutes long with two short breaks. All student taking this testing date will have a writing section.

  1. Register in guidance with a check or cash in the amount of $58.50(Sorry no fee waivers for this testing session)
  2. Make Check Payable to WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Register by March 20th!

Click here for more details:  ACT Exam at WWHS – April 19th