Mental Health
Mental health is equally as important as physical health to us at Bentonville Virtual School. We take a tiered approach to mental health support that is both proactive and respondent. Classroom guidance (Tier 1) is provided to each virtual classroom monthly. Small group counseling and behavior support (Tier 2) is provided throughout the year based on qualified need and teacher, administrative, or parent referral. Individual counseling (Tier 3) is provided at any time based on student need. School counseling services are shortâterm services aimed at the more effective education and socialization of a child within the school community. These services are not intended as a substitute for diagnosis or treatment for any mental health disorder.
School Based Therapy
At Bentonville Virtual School, we also offer school-based therapy in which a local mental health agency provides individualized therapy to their clients (our students) based on referral.
The agencies that serve Bentonville Virtual School are, in alphabetical order:
Advisory Programming
In accordance with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education GUIDE for Life, our staff work to equip students with lifelong skills to help them navigate everyday challenges beyond the classroom. Advisory is our forum for teaching these skills, as well as college and career transition skills. Research indicates that advisory programs improve attendance and grades, reduce disciplinary problems, and increase student achievement. Advisory programs involve all faculty and students, ensuring that each student is known well by at least one adult in the school. Essential Advisory lessons include, but are not limited to:
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Bullying Prevention
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
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Substance Abuse Prevention
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Digital Literacy and Social Media Safety
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Healthy Relationships