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RJSH Counseling Department

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Jennifer Leone 513-842-5208 [email protected] Mrs. Leone is the counselor for Jr/Sr high students who have a last name beginning with A-K.

 

Greg Mayhall 513-842-5228 [email protected] Mr. Mayhall is the counselor for Jr/Sr high students who have a last name beginning with L-Z.

 

Emily Sewall 513-842-5214 [email protected] Ms. Sewall is the counselor for students in grades 7 - 8 at the Jr/Sr High School and grades 5-6 at the Elementary School.

 

Jean Magly 513-842-5206 [email protected] Counseling Secretary

It is the mission of the Reading Community City Schools Counseling Department to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program that assists all students in acquiring skills, knowledge and attitudes to become a community of lifelong learners, leaders, responsible citizens and future members of our global society. Through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change counselors will provide a safe and caring environment that encourages and empowers students to reach their full potential by assessing and improving academic, social, and emotional supports for the whole child that provide the opportunity for success while at RCCSD and beyond.

 

State Legislation- Curriculum Requirements

Erin's Law


Ohio’s 134th General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 288 which updated the prescribed curriculum for health education, adding requirements related to child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention. The law includes requirements for student instruction, parent and legal guardian notification and training for school personnel. 

  • Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, schools are required to provide developmentally appropriate instruction
  • Upon written request of the student's parent or guardian, a student shall be excused from taking instruction in dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention.

Reading Junior Senior High  will be using an Ohio Department of Education prescribed curriculum through Public School Works called SPEAK UP. Lessons will be taught in Health classes.  If you would like to see the curriculum, you may visit the Reading Jr/Sr High office and request to view the lessons that will be taught.

Opting out of Erin's Law

If you do not wish for your child to participate in Erin's Lessons, please complete THIS FORM.

 

House Bill 123 

Ohio’s 133rd General Assembly enacted House Bill 123, the “Safety and Violence Education Students (SAVE Students) Act,” regarding school security and youth suicide awareness education and training. This Bill includes requirements for suicide prevention and violence prevention education in addition to education surrounding social inclusion. Beginning July 2023 and each subsequent year, each grade level 6-12 must include at least one hour in each of the following topics…

  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention 
  • Safety Training and Violence Prevention 
  • Social Inclusion 
  • Upon written request of the student's parent or guardian, a student shall be excused from taking instruction in suicide and violence prevention. 

Grades 7-12 will be using approved curriculums through Erika’s Lighthouse and Sandy Hook Promise. Lessons have be pre-recorded by counselors Jennifer Leone and Greg Mayhall and will be distributed during AE.

Opting Out of HB 123

 If you do not wish for your child to participate in House Bill 123 Lessons, please complete THIS FORM.