Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

RSA 169 C – Consistent with the spirit of the 1979 Child Protection Act, Pinkerton Academy maintains a policy forreferring to the Bureau of Child and Family Services of the New Hampshire Division of Welfare suspected cases ofchild abuse and neglect. The Academy will refer suspected cases, as is required by law.Mobility assistance equipment – Mobility assistance equipment is generally defined as wheel chair (motorized ormanual) or motorized scooter. In the event a student needs to utilize mobility equipment at any time, the parent/guardian/adultstudent must contact the student’s Guidance Counselor or Case Coordinator prior to the student arriving atschool. The parent/guardian will need to provide medical documentation verifying the need and approximate length oftime that the student will require the mobility equipment. School nurse will evaluate the situation to ensure that appropriateaccommodations such as elevator pass, suggested routes to promote safety, and safe haven information are inplace. If a student is capable of operating their mobility equipment, it is highly recommended they utilize motorized mobilitydevices to make it easier. If you would like information on providers in the community, the nurse’s office has a list.In the case where the student is unable to operate (doctor’s note may be requested) a manual or motorized mobilitydevice, the parent/guardian/adult student will notify the school nurse and an Individual Health Plan (IHP) will bedeveloped. If necessary, a 504 plan or IEP accommodations meeting will be convened and accommodations will bedeveloped in order to assure student access and maintain FAPE. Accommodations such as but not limited to the followingmay be considered for a student’s 504 or IEP:• Assisted driving • Assigned staff to push wheelchair• Work brought to safe haven when weather is unsafe • Elevator pass• Suggested routes to promote safety • Fire & emergency safe haven informationIn case an IEP or 504 meeting cannot be scheduled in a timely manner, temporary IHP accommodations will bedeveloped by the school nurse.Additional information can be found on the Pinkerton Academy Home Page by selecting the Health Services link.STUDENTS IN HOMELESS SITUATIONS HAVE THE RIGHT TO GO TO SCHOOLPinkerton Academy works in conjunction with the District Superintendents to honor the rights of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act.Students in homeless situations lack fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence including:1. Living with a friend, relative or someone else, as a result of being evicted, losing their home, kicked out by aparent, foreclosed on, etc.2. Staying in a motel or hotel3. Living in an emergency or transition shelter or domestic violence shelter4. Living in a car, park, public place, campground, etc.5. Students in homeless situations have the right to:-Stay in school of origin: which is the school the student is attending now.-If temporary housing is found outside of Pinkerton’s district, the student is allowed to finish the presentschool year here.-Students can receive transportation to and from school to a feasible extent.-Students can have free breakfast and lunch.If a student finds himself/herself in a homeless situation – please contact Mrs. Cofrin or Mrs. Braley in theregistrar’s office - WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP! We are located in the Low Building across from guidance,437-5200 ext. 1177.43