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Chapin Middle
Principal - Dr. Michael Lofton
1130 Old Lexington Hwy
803-575-5700
803-575-5721 (fax)

Last updated: 9/21/11


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Social Worker for Chapin Cluster Schools
Providing a bridge between home and school

Welcome to the Chapin Cluster Schools Social Work Page!

Serving Chapin High, Chapin Middle, Chapin Elementary, and Lake Murray Elementary

If you need social work services, please click the 'forms' link on the left of your screen.  When you fill out the form, I will receive it via email and get back with you shortly.

What the School Social Worker Does for Students:

  • Access health care
  • Improve school attendance
  • Cope in times of crisis
  • Improve interpersonal relationships
  • Improve problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and self-control

What the School Social Worker Does for Parents or Caregivers:

  • Participate effectively in their child's education
  • Locate school and community resources such as financial assistance
  • Strengthen parenting skills
  • Understand and meet their child's needs

What the School Social Worker Does for the School:

  • Understand factors that affect students' success
  • Work effectively with parents and/or caregivers
  • Identify students in crisis
  • Promote a safe environment

What the School Social Worker Does for the Community:

  • Understand school policies and programs
  • Address local needs and concerns

Should you contact your School Counselor or your School Social Worker?

School social workers work with school counselors and other school personnel in assisting families in crisis. If you feel your family is in a crisis financially or emotionally and may need services including but not limited to family counseling or assistance with securing help outside of school, please contact your school social worker.

If you have concerns about your child related to interpersonal or social skills, coping with life changes, dealing with feelings, academic adjustments or concerns, developmental issues, family changes, or dealing with loss, please contact your child's school counselor.

Rachel Parker, LISW-CP
575-5809
575-5426
rparker@lexrich5.org



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