Mental Health
Resources
Mental Health Resources
The mental health of our students is important to us at JHCS. Our therapist, Mrs. Grabert, provides helpful resources for our students and their families to promote healthy mindsets.
Samantha Grabert
Samantha Grabert graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science—Family Studies emphasis. While attending UVU, Samantha created a program to support families with children with special needs. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Samantha went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Samantha belongs to the Delta Kappa honors society.
Samantha is trained as an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma specialist. Currently, she is working with children in schools kindergarten to 12th grade on their emotional and behavioral goals as well as engages in private practice work. She has been involved with the Strengthening Families program as an instructor and writing curriculum, working with youth as drug educator and mentor, speaker for crisis intervention team for law enforcement, and creating and facilitating friend educational programs for students kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Samantha’s passion is assisting children, adults, and couples navigate through the ups and downs of life, find happiness and success in themselves and their relationships.
September 2019 (Healthy Place)
October (Emotions)
November (Internet Safety)
December (Communicating Differences)
January/February (Mental Health)
March (Brain Fitness)
April (Anxiety and Depression; K-2)
April (Anxiety and Depression; 3-4)
May (Substances and our bodies)
September 2020 Stress
October 2020 Self Compassion
November 2020 Gratitude
December 2020 Empathy
January 2021 Hope
February 2021Coping with hardships
September 2019 (Healthy Place)
October (Emotions)
November (Internet Safety)
December (Communicating Differences)
January/February (Mental Health)
March (Brain Fitness)
April (Anxiety and Depression)
May (Substances and our bodies)
September 2020 Stress
October 2020 Self Compassion
November 2020 Gratitude
December 2020 Empathy
January 2021 Hope
February 2021Coping with hardships
3/23 – Parent Resources
3/30 – Dealing with fear, stress and lack of control
4/6 – Spring break ideas
4/13 – Being Mentally Strong
4/20 – Schedule and Self Care
4/27 – Productivity and Self Compassion
5/4 – Refocus and change mindset; May Mental Health Awareness Calendar
6/18 – Be the change
Testimonials
We were first exposed to John Handcock Charter School when we moved here 6 years ago my Stepmother in law, she raved about this school as her children had gone here. We applied and were fortunate enough to get into our first year. We have been so impressed since that point. JHCS thinks of kids first. They pay attention to what each individual student needs. They pay attention to their academic needs and use math coursework that better prepares students for higher education. They use music, and art to produce a better well-rounded student. It has been proven time and time again that having music and art is just as important as other education. When the pandemic hit we were blown away by the method in which they handled themselves. Each student had completed assignments and daily teaching by the teachers not just handed a chrome book and said good luck. JHCS focuses on getting and maintaining phenomenal teachers. From Kindergarten on every teacher we have had is amazing. JHCS keeps recess this is so big in a world where kids need movement along with education they do not sacrifice exercise instead they incorporate it and use it. They work to teach students in a way that makes them excited to go to school. The teachers are frequently communicating what is going on with my individual students, and what is going on in the school overall. My older children that have graduated from JHCS have lifelong friendships that have continued despite going to a different school because JHCS encourages kindness. They also focus on mental health to help students progress and move forward. They are truly learning lifelong healthy skills.
I have had kids at John Hancock Charter School for 12 years now, and I have been consistently impressed with the high levels of caring and dedication from everyone there. The teachers truly care about the kids in their classes and ensuring their success. The small size creates a real feeling of family at the school, and my kids feel like they know their teachers before they even step into their classrooms.
The curriculum at John Hancock goes well beyond reading and math. My kids are conversant with ancient and modern history, principles of science, art history, and even music.
John Hancock is a school that has high expectations for kids, and then gives them the tools to meet those expectations.
John Hancock Charter School has been the best school for my kids! This is the eighth year I've been at JHCS and I can say that no other elementary school- charter or not- can provide a better experience, a better team of teachers and staff members, a better curriculum for their students, or a better environment to learn in. Those who are lucky enough to get into John Hancock Charter School feel as if they are part of one big family. The director and Principal of the school- for fifteen years now- has done an outstanding job making John Hancock Charter School one of the best schools in all of Utah!
I love John Hancock Charter School. They have amazing teachers and staff, small class sizes, and really inspire a love for learning. While not the most aesthetically pleasing campus, they use all resources and money to go directly back to help the students which is obviously most important.
Joining JHCS has been one of the best decisions my husband and I have made for our children. They are receiving a top notch education and are growing and flourishing in their schoolwork. What doesn’t show up in their test scores are the extras that make JHCS stellar. The emphasis on a growth mindset and the encouragement to learn beyond the classroom will help them throughout their entire lives.
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