D3 Social Emotional Resources

In Fox River Grove School District 3, we prioritize Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) as an integral part of our educational approach. SEL skills are intentionally incorporated throughout our curriculum, empowering students to thrive academically and emotionally. 

District 3’s SEL resources are evidence-based and designed to foster students' emotional intelligence, empathy, and problem-solving. Students at Algonquin Road School receive this instruction through Second Step and students at the Middle School receive this instruction through Wayfinder.

Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important district and school goals. 

Additional information regarding bullying can be found in Fox River Grove’s Bullying Board Policy 7:180 and the Fox River Grove School Handbook. 

The following resources are dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of our students by providing access to helpful tools, guidance, and support services.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial "988" 
24/7 service for anyone thinking about or planning suicide.

CARES/SASS: Call 1-800-345-9049
Speak to a mental health professional if your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services.

McHenry County Crisis Line: 1-800-892-8900

Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 
Text with trained crisis counselors.

Text a Tip: Text “MCHELP” to 274637
Anonymous texting service that allows teens to find immediate help.

To promote a positive school climate for students and staff at Fox River Grove School District, we implement Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS). The purpose of PBIS is to teach children to make appropriate choices, accept responsibility for their behavior, and understand that behaviors may have consequences.

Our district-wide conduct expectations are: We Are Safe, We Are Responsible, and We Are Respectful. Students are expected to behave in a safe manner, take ownership of their choices and actions, display a positive attitude, and respect themselves, others, and property. District-wide conduct expectations will be discussed with students at the beginning of the year and reminders will occur throughout the year. Expectations will be reviewed regularly to adequately gauge overall student success.

Additionally, when students demonstrate behavior that meets our school-wide expectations, students will be given Eagle Bucks paired with positive praise. Students can exchange Eagle Bucks for rewards, reinforcing positive choices and encouraging a strong, respectful school community.

PBIS is a long-term commitment, not a short-term effort. We're building a foundation for a positive school culture that will consistently support your child's behavior and social-emotional growth. You'll hear the language of Safe, Respectful, and Responsible from your child as they learn these values as Fox River Grove Eagles.

Fox River Grove School District 3 is in full compliance with regulations for implementing Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in federally assisted education programs. See below for links to our board policy and Title IX training, as well as contact information for District 3's Title IX coordinator. 

Board Policy 2:265
Title IX Training Resources

Fox River Grove School District 3 Title IX Coordinator
Sarah Monroe
Director of Student Services
monroes@dist3.org