R.E.S.E.T. (Formerly Second Chance)

The Office of Student Services and The Office of School Climate & Culture introduce the new RESET Program for 6th-12th-grade students. Formally known as “Second Chance”,  RESET is an early intervention program designed to provide support and education in the early stages of drug or alcohol use.  The RESET Program is an alternative to a suspension for students involved in 1st time violations of the APS Policy J-6.3.6 on Prohibited Substances.

Using evidence-based curriculum, guest speakers, psychoeducational activities, and restorative group discussions, the RESET Program is designed to educate students on substance use, healthy decision-making, and coping strategies. Our goal is not to punish, but to educate, empower, and support students. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grown, and succeed – and this program is one more way we’re ensuring that happens.

For elementary school students in violation of the substance use policy, students will be referred to their school’s Substance Abuse Counselor (elementary liaison) and offered the elementary version of the RESET program as an alternative to suspension.