Support Groups

A variety of support groups may be offered to our students in order to assist with specific issues and/or problems that may be interfering with success in high school. Each group meets once a week, rotating periods 1-8, for 6 weeks or longer. Groups are subject to change due to the needs of the students, which is assessed on a regular basis. Below are some of the groups with a brief description. If you know of someone who would benefit from a particular group, please list their name/ group and turn it into a counselor/social worker or school psychologist. A facilitator of the group will screen all students for the group.


Our Big Mismatched Family: The purpose of this group is to give emotional support to students who have experienced loss due the death of a loved one. It gives them a safe place to communicate and to become more aware of their feelings. 

Chicos: Chicos is a group that is designed for male students of Latino roots. This group is designed to help Latino students navigate life issues while at Buffalo Grove High School. This group helps students view how their culture impacts both themselves and the High School environment through their academics and extracurricular activities. 

Chicas - Chicas is a group that is designed for female students of Latino roots. This group is designed to help Latino students navigate life issues while at Buffalo Grove High School. This group helps students view how their culture impacts both themselves and the High School environment through their academics and extracurricular activities.

Choices Group: A psycho-educational group for teens who are in need of support and guidance in developing a greater sense of self esteem, making healthy decisions as well as in developing healthy relationships throughout high school and beyond.

Managing Anxiety:  A group intended for adolescents of any age/gender who have struggled with managing symptoms of anxiety that have significantly impacted other areas of academic and social functioning.  Focus will be placed on providing support and psycho-education through learning how to identify triggers and developing positive coping strategies

ISAC College Group for first generation Latinos: This group facilitates college and career exploration by encouraging first generation Latino students to prepare for their future. Students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge surrounding college and career, financial aid, job readiness skills. 

First Generation in American College:  This group facilitates college and career exploration by encouraging first generation immigrant students to prepare for their future. Students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge surrounding college and career, financial aid, job readiness skills. 

School Success Group:  This group focuses on goal setting, problem solving, and time management. This is a good opportunity for students to learn how to take control of their lives and experience improved grades and personal accomplishment.

Transfer Group:  A group intended for students who have recently transferred from another school and need more social/emotional and academic support transitioning into Buffalo Grove High School.   


If you have a student you think would benefit from one of these groups please see one of the facilitators of the group. Thanks.