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Instruction |
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A.
Purpose
and Scope
1.
To
provide an alternative educational program for students who have attendance and
behavior problems
2.
To
offer a smaller class which allows increased time with one teacher in grades
seven and eight
B.
B
General
1.
Parents
shall be responsible for transporting students enrolled in this class.
2.
The
class will require an assessment/screening prior to enrollment of students.
3.
Students
will return to their home school at the end of the school year unless it is
mutually agreed that the student will remain in the Opportunity Program.
4.
Parents
must agree to support all the commitments required of the students.
C.
Procedures
1.
Students
who are in seventh or eighth grade may be considered for the opportunity class.
2.
Students
shall be assigned to the opportunity class/program only upon the recommendation
of a school committee which includes at least the following:
a.
A
district representative who is familiar with the student's progress.
b.
A
representative of the opportunity class/program.
c.
The student's
parent/guardian, at the parent/guardian's option.
d.
Middle
School Administrators.
3.
The
parent/guardian may designate a representative such as a counselor, social
worker, or other community member to attend the committee meeting.
4.
Parents
must understand and support the philosophy of the opportunity class and must
make time to sit in on the class upon request as a behavior modification
technique for their student.
5.
Students
will be enrolled on a space availability basis.
6.
Factors
to be considered in student eligibility include the following:
a.
Failing
grades in at least three major academic subjects.
b.
Consistent
behavior problems.
c.
Excessive
tardies and/or absences.
7.
If the
student does not attend on a regular basis, he/she will be referred to the
District Student Study Team.
8.
If the
student and parents do not actively participate in the program, the student
will be sent back to his/her home school or be referred to the District Student
Study Team.
9.
If no
room exists when the student is referred, he/she will be put on a waiting list.
D.
Reports
Required
1.
Report
of progress
2.
Cumulative
record
E.
Record
Retention and Destruction
None
F.
Responsible
Administrative Unit
Assistant
Superintendent - Educational Services
G.
Approved
by
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