Which criterion is included in prioritizing school social work services?

• A. Administrative sanction
• B. Athletic achievements
• C. Number of playgrounds
• D. Teacher lunch breaks

Answer: (A)

Prioritizing school social work services centers on indicators of risk and need that affect a student’s safety and ability to learn. Administrative sanctions flag behavioral concerns that often accompany underlying stressors at home or in school, signaling a case where social work involvement can address safety, behavior plans, attendance, and family engagement—so these students take priority in service delivery.

Athletic achievements reflect positive performance and are not a measure of need for social work support. The number of playgrounds is an infrastructure detail, and teacher lunch breaks are operational logistics; neither guides which students most need social work services.