GSA/LGBTQ: MHS Resources
Mendon High School - Non-fiction
You're in the Wrong Bathroom! by Call Number: 306.76 ERIISBN: 9780807033890Publication Date: 2017-05-30
Critical Perspectives on Gender Identity by Call Number: 306.76 CRIISBN: 9780766076723Publication Date: 2016-07-15
Mendon High School - Fiction
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Call Number: F ALBISBN: 9780062348685Publication Date: 2016-06-07
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Call Number: F SAEISBN: 9781442408937Publication Date: 2014-04-01
Love in the Time of Global Warming by Call Number: F BLOISBN: 9780805096279Publication Date: 2013-08-27
The Difference Between You and Me by Call Number: F GEOISBN: 9780670011285Publication Date: 2012-03-15
Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Call Number: F BRAISBN: 9780440240303Publication Date: 2009-01-13
eBooks
Password: empirelink
MHS Databases-Usernames and Passwords
Multimedia Materials
Username: pmhs; Password: mendon
WARNING! Mature content/ language
This 40-min. video about British LGBTQ youth is housed within our new media database, Classroom Video on Demand (found on the library database page). All videos in this database can be down-loaded/ shown as short chapter clips, similar to Safari Montage.
- Gale in Context High School This link opens in a new window
Reference Materials at MHS Library
There has been an evolution in the language we use to define the spectrum of sexuality. Take a look at the links below for background knowledge on both new and old terminology as well as developments in our historical understanding of human sexuality. Most of these links come from the GVRL database referenced here.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Literature Reviews
Sexuality Spectrums
Intervention - What Can We Do at PSCD?
Several academic articles follow which explore the dynamics of the LGBTQ school environment and what we can do as educators to assist potentially struggling students.
Educational Leadership, 2016
Journal of School Counseling, 2012
Journal of School Counseling, 2008
Journal of School Counseling, 2009
Affirmation, Support and Peer Education on College Campus'
- Safe Zone (UNC)The purpose of the Safe Zone Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to create an affirming and supportive campus climate through identifying and educating members of our campus community who are open to and affirming of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
At Risk - LGBTQ Youth
- LGBTQ YouthWhile many LGBTQ youth experience happy and healthy adolescent lives, statistics have shown that they are still at a much higher risk of depression and suicide than their peers. Learn what you can do to observe and intervene.
- Stop the StigmaStop the Stigma ROC (STS) is a local organization that seeks to promote suicide prevention and raise awareness about mental health, specifically in youth (ages 10-25).
Magazine Articles, Book Reviews, News and Current Events
Intersex Feature
The reality of intersex was discussed in our session. In recent memory, perhaps no adult novel better explores this idea than the 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning work, Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Feature Cross-Over (YA/AD) Novel
This novel was a finalist for the William C. Morris Debut award (best debut author) in 2012.
What is a GSA?
Informative link to background information on GSA groups in high schools as well as ideas for building a club and interest within your school.
Rochester Gay Alliance
Link to comprehensive resources from Rochester's Gay Alliance, members of whom presented to MHS faculty during Superintendent's conference day 10/6/17.
GLESON
GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") was founded in 1990 by a small, but dedicated group of teachers in Massachusetts who came together to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks.
Over 25 years later, that small group has grown into the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students.
Cass Model and School Intervention
We were introduced to the 6-stage Cass Identity Model in our session (the infographic here will serve to remind of those 6-stages).
Other Identity Models
There are other identity models in addition to the Cass Model evidenced in our Superintendent's day session. Check out the short list and descriptions of others in this PDF.