Who To Call?
Unsure who to call? This chart lists a variety of situations that can arise for high school students, and the first point of contact is the school. The check mark shows the first contact. In some cases, it’s useful to inform other staff members.
| SITUATION | COUNSELOR | TEACHER, COACH, SPONSOR |
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | OTHER |
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| Out Sick for Day | X Call attendance 610.645.1898; send note within 3 days | |||
| Out Sick for Several Days or More | Optional | Optional | X Same as above | |
| Missing School for Vacation | Optional | X submit request to principal for approval | ||
| Injury, on Crutches/Wheelchair | Optional | X School Nurse 610-6451858 |
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| Concern About Class Scheduling | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Concern About Coursework/Demands of Course | If Needed | X | ||
| Questions About College | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Concern or Conflict w/ a Teacher | If Needed | X | ||
| Complaint About a Disciplinary Issue in a Class | X | If Needed | ||
| Laptop Mechanical problems Experience a Hardware Issue, (ex. battery drained) Forget your Google Password | 1. Visit the Tech Center if possible: Lower Merion HS room 228 and/or submit a Helpdesk ticket. | |||
| Laptop Theft, Damage, Internet Use, etc. | X | |||
| Problems with Naviance | X 610-545-1838 |
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| Concern About Transition to High School | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Social Concerns or Unhappy at School | X 610-645-1838 |
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| School-Related Incidents of Bullying | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Bus Incident, Fight or Theft | X | |||
| Sports Questions or Concerns | X | X Athletics & Activities Office 610-645-1820 |
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| Extracurricular Activities Questions or Concerns | X Athletics & Activities Office 610-645-1820 |
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| Too Little Sleep/Stressed | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Change in Behavior at Home | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Concerns About Substance Abuse | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Mental Health Concerns | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Death or Loss in Family | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Change in the Family (Marriage, Divorce, Job Loss) | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Other Family Situation/Confidential Information | X 610-645-1838 |
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| Question About Lunch Account | Nutrition Services 610-645-1934 |
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| Issue in Powerschool Login | X | Grade level Assistant: 9th- EXT 1998; 10th-EXT 1832; 11th-EXT 1855; 12th-EXT 1834 | ||
| Building Access-Space | X Athletics & Activities Office 610-645-1820 |
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| To Report an Anonymous Tip if Someone is in Crisis/Danger | If it is an emergency call 911. Otherwise, call Safe2SaySomething at 1-844-723-2729 | |||
| To report Bullying, Harassment, Social Concerns | https://www.lmsd.org/contact-us/reporting |
Lower Merion HS Phone Numbers
- Attendance: 610-645-1898
- School Counseling Office: 610-645-1838
- School Nurse: 610-645-1858
- Athletics & Activities Office: 610-645-1820
- Technology Department: 610-645-1810
- Submit a Helpdesk Ticket
Counselors:
- Nick Allen 610-645-1836
- Dermot Anderson 610-645-1818
- Tasha Gesacion 610-645-1843
- Natalie Kail 610-645-1848
- Marsha Rosen 610-645-1840
- Jen Vallieres 610-645-1844
- Becky Bowlby 610-658-3965
- Lynne Malara (Psychologist) 610-645-1875
- JoAnn Montalvo 610-645-1877
- Eric Scoggins 610-645-1919