School

Quick Facts

45% of students in high school admit to being stressed almost every day in school.

50% of middle school students reported feeling stressed over academics all the time.

School stress is often related to the pressure to perform well on exams, financial stress, relationships with peers, and time management.

45% of college students report feeling stressed “more than average.”

Students who sleep six or fewer hours a night have lower GPAs compared to those who get eight or more hours of sleep.

School Resources

The New 2NDFLOOR Mobile App

As always, you can download the 2NDFLOOR app to anonymously text or call professional counselors about any issues you are dealing with.

IPL Kidspace: Resources for Kids

Internet Public Library Kidspace provides links to other pages on the IPL website where abundant resources for specific topics are listed. All resource links on any page you head to from here will have individual descriptions to make finding information easier for kids.

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Free Application for Federal Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid for college tuition - about FAFSA, How to apply for and track aid given.

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We Want to Hear From You

Text or talk 24/7 at 1.888.222.2228. If this is an emergency, please dial 911 or your local police. 2NDFLOOR is confidential and anonymous but we are required by law to report hurting yourself/others or abuse to the appropriate authorities. If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.

2NDFLOOR is confidential and anonymous but we are required by law to report hurting yourself/others or abuse to the appropriate authorities. If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.

DISCLAIMER: 2NDFLOOR is a youth helpline designed to listen, help and guide youth in addressing challenges. Periodically, calls may be monitored for quality assurance and training purposes. You are assured anonymity and confidentiality, except in life-threatening situations. When receiving such an emergency phone call, 2NDFLOOR staff is required by law to report hurting yourself/others or abuse to the appropriate authorities. If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.

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