Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What is expected of a high school student?
- What is expected of a parent of a high school student?
- What is an IEP?
- Who participates in IEP planning?
- What is Transition Planning?
What is expected of a high school student?
A high school student should be able to behave as a young adult.
This means that, by the age of 13 or 14, a young adult should be
prepared for the responsibilites of being a high school student.
School is the "job" of the young adult and as such
should be taken seriously. Students should come to school every
day on time. Students should attend all classes. Students
should do all required work.
What is expected of a parent of a high school student?
Parents should encourage and support their young adult. Parents
should expect their young adult to behave in a responsible manner
both at home and at school. Parents should expect their young
adult to do his/her best.
What is an IEP?
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan for the
special education of a classified student. It describes the
strengths and weaknesses of the student, and recommends programs
and services which will assist the student in achieving his/her
best. This document is revised as needed, and, once each year,
an Annual Review Meeting is held to plan for the next school
year. The IEP is jointly created by school staff, parents, and
the student, and participation of school staff, parents, and the
student during the year is essential for the plan to truly
support educational progress.
Who participates in IEP planning?
The Committee on Special Education consists of the chairperson,
psychologist, general ed. teacher, special ed. teacher, parent
advocate, parents of student, and the student. Others are
invited as needed. The IEP plan and its implementation is a team
effort.
What is Transition Planning?
Believe it or not, the four years of high school go by very
quickly. These years are the transition from childhood to
adulthood, a time when, gradually, responsibility shifts to the
young adult. The student, with the help of parents, teachers,
guidance counselors, etc., begins to consider options for
"life after high school". Transition considerations
are a mandated portion of the IEP at this level.
