Student Services

Flandreau Indian School provides resources to support each student’s academic, social and personal growth. From counseling and study centers to specialized programs such as the Power of ICU, we help students stay on track and access opportunities for personal and academic success.

Academic Support and Intervention

Power of ICU

The Power of ICU program helps students complete missing assignments and supports their academic progress. Parents will receive a text from the school when a student is placed on the ICU list for schoolwork recovery. Academic staff work closely with students to complete missing work, helping them to develop responsibility and time-management skills. Students are removed from the ICU list once their work is complete.

Study Centers

Study Centers are available in dormitories with laptops issued to each student based on academic need. Tutors are also available to help students with assignments and study skills.

Counseling and Guidance Services

Academic and Residential Counseling

Students have access to academic and social counseling by appointment. The academic counseling team assists with curriculum planning, course selection, career guidance and classroom behavior. Social counseling, available individually or in groups, addresses health and wellness topics. Residential counseling services are available for dormitory students in the evenings, providing support with academic, social and behavioral issues.

24/7 Health and Wellness Support

Students can access counseling services anytime, day or night through the BIE Behavioral Health and Wellness Program.

For immediate assistance, call the 24/7 BHWP Call Line at 1-844-275-2497.

Honor Privileges Program

Honor Privileges Eligibility

The Honor Privileges Program rewards students who consistently demonstrate academic and residential responsibility. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Passing all subjects with a grade of “C” or better.
Modeling positive behaviors.
No incident reports in the past three weeks.
Meeting high dormitory housekeeping standards.
Fewer than five tardies in the prior month.
No ICU restrictions during the week of application.

Honor Privileges

Eligible students gain access to additional privileges, such as:

Late lunches at the canteen (once a month).
Extended shower and laundry times (until midnight).
Late TV viewing and phone use until midnight.
Monthly off-campus outings and shopping trips.
Room keys, choice of room priority and more.

Students can apply for honor privileges any time. Decisions are made monthly by a committee with final decisions made by the Home Living Specialist. Pick up applications at the Home Living office.

Religious and Cultural Services

Flandreau Indian School Chaplaincy

In response to student requests, Flandreau Indian School now has a full-time chaplain/religious coordinator available to support students’ spiritual needs. Students are welcome to visit the chaplain’s office at any time during office hours or after school for support, conversation or simply to visit.

Chaplain’s Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After-School Drop-In: Students are encouraged to drop by, call or participate in activities after school.
Wednesday Evening Activities: Join the chaplaincy program for weekly activities every Wednesday evening.
Office Location: Home Living Building, Room 114
- Chaplain Contact: Bill Britton, Chaplain
  - Phone: 605-864-8625 or 605-997-3773, ext. 2175
  - Email: fischaplain@gmail.com

Group Activities

Throughout the year, the chaplaincy program offers a variety of religious activities open to all students:

Sunday Worship Service: Held every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Tea Room, followed by fellowship time.
Community Church Attendance: Students are welcome to attend any church in the Flandreau community.

Native Spirituality

The school’s American Indian Studies Program includes Native spiritual practices and celebrations led by Native staff members and invited elders from various Tribal communities. These programs honor the cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of Native students.