Student Support Services is responsible for a variety of different areas.  Some of the areas that are managed by the Student Support Services department include:

• Section 504
• Health Services
• Counseling Services
• Crisis Management
• Prevention
• PBIS
• Restorative Practices 
• Student Discipline
• Student Assistance Program
• Student Hearings
• Homebound
• Child Welfare
• Title IX

Meet the Director - John Shirk, M.Ed.

Mr. Shirk has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Cognitive Computer Science from University of Virginia, and a Master of Education degree in Special Education and Educational Administration from Arizona State University.  He recently served as the Special Education Coordinator from Apache Junction Unified School District and previously served as the Student Service Coordinator with McClintock High School.  John enjoys working in roles to improve opportunities for underserved populations, and has experience with implementing restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and social emotional learning.