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LAKE ZURICH HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

OBSERVATION FORM

*** Please do not discuss the contents of this form with the student or others.***

Please return this form as soon as possible in an envelope to 

Date:

Student:   Year:

Staff Member:   Subject:   Hour: 

Please mark on the lines provided any changes you have observed in the student.  Any additional
comments should be written in the comment column.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE                                                             ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 1. Decline in grades

 

 2. Decrease in thinking and problem-solving ability 

 3. Inattentive/ Lack of concentration/ Short attention span 

 4. Lack of motivation 

 5. Decrease in quality of work 

 6. Work not handed in 

 7. Frequent tardiness/absences 

BEHAVIORS

 8. Inappropriate or rude language 

 9. Sudden outbursts of temper 

10. Frequent requests to leave the room 

11. Disruptive in class 

12. Other students expressing concerns 

13. Withdrawn/ looks unhappy or depressed 

14. Aggressive behavior 

15. Frequent sharing of personal problems 

 

16. Hypersensitive 

17. Drug related talk 

18. Negative change of friends 

19. Mood Swings 

20. Appears to have a low self-esteem 

PHYSICAL INDICATORS

21. Lack of coordination (staggering or drops things) 

22. Drowsiness/sleeping in class 

23. Smell of alcohol or marijuana 

24. Glossy or bloodshot eyes 

25. Slurred of slow speech 

26. Excessive nervousness/shaky 

27. Excessive sniffling/runny nose 

28. Noticeable weight gain or loss 

29. Physical complaints 

30. Lack of energy 

31. Negative change in appearance or change in choice of clothes 

32. Abnormal skin color 

33. Hyperactivity 


 

Complete the following:

1.    If you had to assign a course grade today, based on the student's performance

continuing at its current level,  course grade would be:
 

2.    Please list any actions that you have taken in an attempt to correct the behavior (s) of concern:
        For example, parent contact, spoken with student, etc.

 
 
 

3.    Are there other contacts for the SAP team that may be helpful to obtain further information about this student,
       such as friends, employers, coaches or others?

 


 Upon completion, please print, and return in a sealed envelope to the Case Manager listed in the top box.