The district-wide Threat Assessment Team is composed of school administrators, SROs and other specialized staff members from the school’s TAT teams who add to the building discussions for additional safety and security initiatives. These groups meet regularly throughout the year.

Glenbard strives to create a sense of belonging for every member of our school community. This feeling of connection can be developed in the classroom, through extracurricular clubs and activities, and by participating in athletics.

Staff integrate social emotional learning (SEL) and build strong, meaningful relationships with students and families. This helps create a supportive and trusting environment that fosters emotional regulation, early intervention and open communication.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of all our students. A variety of professionals, including our school social workers, psychologists, deans, nurses, counselors, and speech-language pathologists, play a crucial role in providing this support. These team members are often among the first to recognize when a student may be facing challenges. By being proactive, we aim to identify those who may need help before a crisis escalates.

Another point of connection for freshmen is Link Crew, a research-based program that connects new students with upperclassmen mentors. This program provides freshmen with valuable information and guidance to help them successfully navigate the beginning of their high school careers. 

When a student is struggling or experiencing a crisis, help is available by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chatting at 988lifeline.org. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. Safe2Help Illinois (844-4-SAFEIL / safe2helpil.com) is another key resource as a confidential, 24/7 program for students in Illinois to report school safety concerns.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach designed to enhance school safety and encourage positive behavior. The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment. Students are taught strategies for positive behavior and clear expectations, helping to create an environment where students feel safe and where teaching and learning can thrive without disruption.

Glenbard Hour is a twice-weekly class period that is geared around student agency and academic support. During the course of the year, this collaboration time features a large variety of advisory sessions, including on topics such as:

• Skill development in self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship building and social awareness.
• Safety drills.
• Surveys seeking student perspective.