ISAEP GED STUDENT - PARENT GUIDE - Roanoke County · 2018. 10. 30. · ISAEP GED STUDENT - PARENT GUIDE I. ISAEP ELIGIBILITYY II.APPLICATION TO PROGRAM III.ABOUT THE PROGRAM 1.Meeting

ISAEP GED STUDENT - PARENT GUIDE

I. ISAEP ELIGIBILITYY

II. APPLICATION TO PROGRAM

III. ABOUT THE PROGRAM1. Meeting Time2. Homework3. Work Hours4. Attendance5. Econ. and Personal Finance /Workplace Readiness6. GED Testing7. How to Be Successful8. Staff and Contact Information

IV. BREAKDOWN OF HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

V. VERIFICATION OF HOURS FORM

VI. PROGRESS TRACKING SHEET

VII. ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDS LOG

VIII. EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM

IX. SAMPLE CONTRACT

X. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FORM

XI. ATTENDANCE POLICYY

XII. INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE FORM

I. EligibilityY

The Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) Program prepares students at risk of dropping out of public high school to take the GED test while developing career and technical education skills. The ISAEP program fulfills compulsory attendance requirements for students who are between the age of 16 and 18 years of age. A student is eligible if:

1. The student is currently enrolled in a Roanoke County public high school2. The student is at least 16 years of age3. The student is at risk of dropping out of school4. The student is not able to earn the required number of credits to graduate5. An initial principal -student-parent (PPS) meeting has been held6. The student meets academic entrance requirements; and chooses to prepare for the GED

tests.In order to be deemed eligible the student must have a 7.5 grade equivalent or higher on a recognized standard measure of reading achievement and a score of 145 on each of the 4 GED subtests. Roanoke County Public Schools uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to measure reading achievement and the GED READYY Official Practice Tests for the core area subtest assessments.

The purpose of the initial Principal-Parent-Student (PPS) meeting is to help parents and students understand the following options for satisfying Virginia's compulsory attendance requirement.1. Remain in a regular school program2. Enroll in an alternative education program3. Complete an ISAEP program

At this initial meeting, parents will sign a consent form that confirms they have received complete disclosure on the ISAEP Program and understand all requirements for each of the options for completing public school.

Once all the above requirements are met, the development of the ISAEP is undertaken in a parent/student entrance meeting at The Burton Center for Arts and Technology. Parents will be contacted to schedule the entrance meeting and students must continue to attend their base school until this meeting has been held and the student begins attending the ISAEP Program at The Burton Center for Arts and Technology.

The ISAEP Program classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-6:30 in Building B, Room 310.

III. ABOUT THE PROGRAM

I. Meeting Time

ISAEP GED meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 3:45-6:30. Students will

continue to attend base schools until their first day of the ISAEP GED program. Once a

student has been approved, an entrance meeting has been held, and the student has

started in the program they are no longer required to attend their base school. The

ISAEP GED program follows the Roanoke County Schools calendar and inclement

weather schedule for closings. Please refer to local media to find out if Roanoke County

Schools are closed. In the event of a weather related two-hour delay ISAEP GED will be

held at the regular time.

II. Homework

ISAEP GED Students are required to spend a total of 15 hours each week working

toward the completion of the ISAEP GED coursework. 5 hours each week (2.5 on

Tuesday and 2.5 on Thursday) are spent in class. The remaining 10 hours are satisfied

through the completion of homework in the GED Book and other assigned activities. A

breakdown of how homework hours should be approached is included in this binder.

1. Homework is checked every Tuesday and Thursday

2. Students are expected to complete 7-10 hrs. worth of homework weekly.

3. Homework not completed will result in an unexcused absence each week.4. Homework will be checked by Ms. Robinson (please let her know if you have worked ahead).

III. Work Hours

ISAEP Students are required to complete 150 hours of work (37.5 per test) in a

workplace or as a volunteer. Students may take 1 GED test for every 37.5 hours they

accrue. Students can provide proof of these hours through pay stubs or Verification of

Hours form included in this binder.

IV. Attendance

Faithful attendance is vital to the success of ISAEP GED students and attending class

regularly ensures that they are caught up with all requirements of the program. All

absences must be verified by an official note from a doctor, court, or be otherwise

approved by the ISAEP Coordinator to be counted as excused. Please refer to the

ISAEP Attendance Policy in Effect found in this binder.

III. About the Program

III. About the Program

V. Econ. and Personal Finance/ Workplace Readiness

ISAEP/ GED Students must earn a credit for both Economics and Personal Finance. This

is an online course structure and students may carry-over work completed in their base

schools toward these credits. Additionally, ISAEP GED students must take and pass the

Workplace Readiness Credential with a score of 75 or better.

VI. GED Testing

Upon the completion of…

1.) At least 37.5 work hours per test

2.) All the homework for at least 1 subject

3.) A score of 145 or higher on the GED- Ready test

5.) Regular attendance

An ISAEP GED students may sit for 1 of the 4 GED tests. Test are given locally at the

Roanoke Higher Education Center and American National in Salem. Students are

required to arrive at the testing center 15 minutes early with an ID. Testing is free of

charge to students. In the event that a student does not attend the session or does not

have documentation required by the testing center the student is responsible for the

cost of the re-test.

VII. How To Be Successful In This Program

1. Set a goal for completion.

2. Make a plan to meet your goal.

3. Complete all homework on time.

4. Attend class regularly.VIII. Staff and Contact Information

ISAEP Coordinator- Daryl Clemons- [email protected] 540-562-3900 ext.29076

Counselor- Teresa Gibbons- [email protected] 540-857-5000

Workplace Coordinator-Teresa Baxter [email protected]

ISAEP Instructor- Elisabeth Bivens [email protected]

ISAEP Tutor- Jacqueline Robinson

mailto:[email protected]




L/A Pretests Parts 1, 2, & 3

Date Completed

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Date Completed

Lesson 1 -- Practice 1

Lesson 2--- Practice 2




Lesson 6 -- Practice 6.1, 6.2


Lesson 8 – Practice 8


Practice Questions

Interpreting Nonfiction and Informational Text 60

Analyzing Nonfiction and Informational Text Date Completed







Practice Questions

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Interpreting Fiction Date Completed







Practice Questions

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Writing Effective Sentences Date Completed







Practice Questions

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IV. Breakdown of Homework

Connecting Ideas Date Completed




Practice Questions

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Writing About Text Date Completed






Lesson 6 -- Practice 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Lesson 7 – Practice 7.2

Section Practice Part A & B

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Polishing Your Writing Date Completed




Practice Questions

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Using Grammar Correctly Date Completed




Practice Questions

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Utilizing Grammar Mechanics Date Completed





Practice Questions

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Pretests Part 1 & 2

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Number Sense and Problem Solving Date Completed




Lesson 4 – Practice 4.1, 4.2


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Decimals & Fractions Date Completed


Lesson 2--- Practice 2.1, 2.2






Practice Questions

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Ratio, Proportion, & Percent Date Completed







Practice Questions

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Data Statistics and Probability Date Completed










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Algebra Basics, Expressions, and Polynomials 1 (1.1- 6.1) Date Completed






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Algebra Basics, Expressions, and Polynomials 2 (6.2- 12) Date Completed

Lesson 6 – Practice 6.2

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Practice Questions

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Equations, Inequalities, and Functions 1 (1 – 6) Date Completed







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Equations, Inequalities, and Functions 2 (7-12) Date Completed

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Practice Questions

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Science Pretests Parts 1, 2, & 3

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Comprehend Scientific Data Date Completed







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Earth and Space Science Date Completed






Practice Questions

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Physical Science

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Social Studies Pretests Parts 1, 2, & 3

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Social Studies Practice Date Completed








Practice Questions

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U.S. History Date Completed






Practice Questions

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Civics & Government Date Completed






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Economics Date Completed





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Geography and The World Date Completed







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Verification of Hours ISAEP GED

Student_______________________________ Supervisor______________________________

Week Ending_________________________ Supervisor Phone______________________

Day Date Hours Type of Work Completed Supervisor Signature

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Total Hours

V. Verification of Hours Form

ISAEP/ GED Progress Tracking Sheet Name___________________________________________________

Econ. & Personal Finance � Everfi

Workplace Readiness � CareerScope � On Your Own � On the Job

Homework � Language Arts � Math � Science � Social Studies

GED Ready � Language Arts � Math � Science � Social Studies

Work Hours � 0-37.5� 37.6- 75 � 76-112.5� 112.6-150

GED TEST � Language Arts � Math � Science � Social Studies

� Pre-Employment Communication Self Management Working with others � � �

VI. Progress Tracking Sheet

� M-1 ____� M-8 ____� M-7 ____� M-6 ____

� M-5 ____� M-4 ____� M-3 ____� M-2____� M-9 ____

Score____ Score____ Score____ Score____

ISAEP/ GED Accounts Name _______________________________

My GED

Username ________________________________

Password_________________________________

CareerScope

Username ________________________________

Password_________________________________

On Your Own/ On The Job

Username ________________________________

Password_________________________________

Aztec

Username ________________________________

Password_________________________________

Everfi

Username ________________________________

Password_________________________________

______________Username________________________________Password_________________________________



VII. Accounts and Passwords Log

ISAEP GED EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Child’s Name Date of Birth

Base School Grade Level

Student Cell Phone Student Email Address

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name Parent’s/Guardian’s Name

Home Phone Work Phone Home Phone Work Phone

Email Address Email Address

Mailing Address Mailing Address

City, ST, ZIP Code City, ST, ZIP Code

Custody Issues Yes No Court Documentation Required

Alternative Emergency Contacts

Primary Emergency Contact Secondary Emergency Contact

Relationship Relationship

Home Phone Work Phone Home Phone Work Phone

Address Address

City, ST ZIP Code City, ST ZIP Code

Medical Information

Physician’s Name Phone Number

Special Health Problems Hospital Referred

If custodial parent or legal guardian cannot be reached in case of emergency, illness, or injury, the school is authorized to follow whatever procedure is necessary to secure medical treatment as needed. Roanoke County Public Schools is authorized to release or exchange information during the present school year with the following physicians/ agencies.

Physician/ Agency Phone Number

Physician/ Agency Phone Number

VIII. Emergency Contact Form

Roanoke County ISAEP (GED®) Program Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) Program

Burton Center for Arts & Technology

1760 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153

Phone: 540-857-5000 Fax: 540-857-5061

Contract - Student Plan

Date:

STUDENT DATA

NAME: FIRST MIDDLE LAST

ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE: CELL HOME WORK

HOME

SCHOOL IEP:

PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) DATA

NAME: FIRST MIDDLE LAST

ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE: CELL HOME WORK

ELIGIBILITY SCORES:

CONTENT AREA: TABE MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES READING

LANGUAGE ARTS

SCORE:

DATE:

NOTES:

NOTES:

IX. Sample Contract

Components of the Roanoke County ISAEP (GED) Program Please initial the blank areas next to each statement. The first is for the student and the second is for the

parent(s)/guardian(s).

A. Re-enrollment in regular high school program

__________, ___________ I, , understand that I have the option of re-enrolling in high school and that

I will be advised as to the procedures to do that upon notifying the ISAEP Coordinator of my intent to exercise

that option.

B. General Educational Development Test Preparation

__________, ___________ I, , will attend class, complete all assignments, and attend testing dates

and times as scheduled.

__________, ___________ Syllabus Information: I, , have received a copy of the syllabus which

includes assignments for Science, Math, Social Studies, Reading, and Writing.

__________, ___________ Official Testing Information: I, , also understand that in order to schedule

each Official GED Test, I need to submit 37.5 hours of supervised employment, complete one subject area

of homework, complete 10 workplace readiness modules, and take GED Ready pre-test scoring a 145 or

higher. *Please note: Scheduling of official GED testing is subject to approval and ISAEP reserves the right

to make adjustments as necessary.

C. Occupational Training

__________, ___________ I, , will complete all employability skills assignments, will cooperate with

the career education instructor, will secure and maintain gainful supervised employment, and will adhere to

the policies and procedures of the career education program. A minimum of 150 hours of supervised

employment is required. Pay check stubs will be submitted to the career education instructor to show proof

of work hours.

D. Economics and Personal Finance Course

__________, ___________ I, , will participate in a Board of Education approved Economics and

Personal Finance course if I have not fulfilled the credit prior to enrolling in the ISAEP program. The course

will be conducted through the online method of instruction.

E. Career Guidance and Counseling

__________, ___________ I, , will participate in career counseling and guidance sessions.

Agreement with ISAEP

IX. Sample Contract

I/we understand and agree to adhere to all the components of the Individual Student Alternative

Education Plan.

I/we give permission to GED Testing Services to release scores to assure completion of the plan.

I/we give permission to the ISAEP Coordinator to access the students MyGED online account in order to

verify successful completion of the GED.

I/we also understand that failure to comply with all the parts of the ISAEP is a violation of the compulsory

attendance law and criminal action may be taken.

Virginia Department of Education Office of Adult Education

P.O. Box 2120

Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120

Consent Form

I/we _____________________________________/_____________________________________

(Print Student Name) (Print Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name)

understand the components of the Individual Student Alternative Education Plan and agree that this program is

in the best educational interest of the student.

Failure to comply with all parts of the ISAEP is a violation of the compulsory attendance law and

criminal action may be taken.

All parties involved will be regularly informed of the student's progress.

Parents will be involved in any changes to the plan.

My child can re-enroll in the regular school program at any time.

Participants Signature

Student: ________________________________ Date: _________

Parent/Guardians: _________________________________ Date: _________

ISAEP Coordinator: _________________________________ Date: _________

School Counselor: _________________________________ Date: _________

Case Manager: _________________________________ Date: _________

Social Worker: _________________________________ Date: _________

IX. Sample Contract

Transcript Request Authorization Form

Company/Organization name Today's date

Applicant's information

Name while enrolled in the institution

Date of birth Gender

Street address

City State/Province Postal code

Email address Phone number

Authorization

By signing this document, I authorize (enter receiving company/organization)

to request (enter name(s) of institution(s) that has your transcript)

to release my complete academic transcript to (enter receiving company/organization)

I certify under penalty of law that I am the individual identified in this transcript request, or I am the parent/guardian authorized to make this request (sign below)

X. Transcript Request Form

ISAEP Attendance Policy in Effect

All absences must be verified by an official note from a doctcor, court, or other approved by ISAEP coordinator to be counted EXCUSED.

Absent on Tuesday 3 Days Absent

(Mon./Tues./Wed.

)*

Absent on Thursday 2 Days Absent

(Thurs./Fri.) *

Present on Tuesday without

Homework

2 Days Absent

(Mon./Wed.)

Present on Thursday without

Homework

1 Day Absent (Fri.)

Missed ISAEP Days Total Days Missed Actions taken by the ISAEP staff

1 Absence 2-3 Days Absent Call home and inform parent/guardian that an official note is needed to excuse the absences. Upon missing 5 days (as

described in the ISAEP attendance policy) an attendance letter will be sent out to necessary parties.

2 Absences 4-6 Days Absent Call home and inform parent/guardian that an official note is needed to excuse the absences. A five day letter will be sent

based on the days the student has missed (as described in the ISAEP attendance policy).

3 Absences 6-9 Days Absent Call home and inform parent/guardian that an official note is needed to excuse the absences. Upon 10 unexcused

absences a letter will be sent based on the days the student has missed (as described in the ISAEP attendance policy).

Reaffirmation of the ISAEP contract will be requested between the ISAEP coordinator, the student, and the

parent/guardian.

4 Absences 8-12 Days Absent Call home and inform parent/guardian that an official note is needed to excuse the absences. A 10 day letter will be sent

based on the days the student has missed (as described in the ISAEP attendance policy).

5 Absences 10-15 Days Absent Call home and inform parent/guardian that an official note is needed to excuse the absences. A 10 day letter will be sent

based on the days the student has missed (as described in the ISAEP attendance policy). If 15 days are consecutively

missed the student will be dropped from the ISAEP program. All parties involved will be notified with a 15 day letter. If

student wishes to return to the ISAEP program he/she will need to go back to high school and re-enroll. There will be a

reaffirmation of the ISAEP contract between the ISAEP coordinator, the student, and the parent/guardian after re-

enrollment at high school and before re-entry into the ISAEP program.

XI. Attendance Policy

Book-RCPSAdminRegsSection-SERIES07:StudentsTitle-StudentAttendanceNumber-7.07ARStatus-Active

Legal

Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, 22.1-254, 22.1-258 through 22.1-269 22.1-258, 22.1-260, 22.1-279.3, 46.2-323 and 46.2-

334.001.8 VAC 20-230-20.8 VAC 20-110-10 et seq. 8 VAC 20-730-10

Cross References

7.07 - Student Absences/Excuses/Dismissals

Last Revised

July 13, 2017

Last Reviewed

June 14, 2017

A. PurposeTooutlineprovisionsforencouragingandmaintainingregularschoolattendanceanddocumentingabsences.

B. ExcusedAbsencesandTardies1. Parentsofstudentswhoareabsentortardymustinformtheschoolinwritingofthereasonfortheabsenceortardynolaterthanuponthestudent’sreturntoschool.Schoolstaffrecordsthestudent’sabsenceortardyforeachdayas“excused”or“unexcused”.

2. Absencesandtardiesareexcusedforthefollowingreasonswithwrittenexplanationfromtheparent:a. illnessofthestudentb. approvalfromadministrationpriortotheabsencec. deathinfamily/funeralandd. school-sponsoredactivitiese. observanceofanationallyrecognizedreligiousholidayifsuchholidayisverifiedandtheschoolisnotifiedinadvance.

Ifabsencesandtardiesthatareexcusedsolelybyparentexplanationbecomeexcessive,theschoolwillrequireadditionaldocumentationinordertoensurecompliancewiththecompulsoryschoolattendancelaw.

3. Absencesandtardiesareexcusedforthefollowingreasonswithappropriatewrittendocumentation:a. hospitalizationorextendedillness(withdocumentationfromphysician)b. doctorordentalappointment(withdocumentationfromphysician’sordentist’soffice)c. mandatorycourtappearance(withcourtdocumentation)

4. Astudentwhoseabsenceisexcusedduetotheobservanceofanationallyrecognizedreligiousholidayisnotdeprivedofanyawardorofeligibilityoropportunitytocompeteforanyaward,oroftherighttotakeanalternatetestorexamination,whichthestudentmissedbyreasonofsuchabsence.

5. Absencesandtardiesthatdonotmeetthecriteriaforbeingexcusedabsencesortardiesareconsideredunexcusedabsencesortardies.Studentsingrades9-12maybedeniedfullcreditforassignmentsmissedduetoanunexcusedabsenceortardy.

6. Nothinginthispolicyshallbeconstruedtolimitinanywaytheauthorityofanyattendanceofficerorthedivisionsuperintendenttoseekimmediatecompliancewiththecompulsoryschoolattendancelaw.

C. CompliancewiththeCompulsoryAttendanceLaw1. Studentsshallattendschoolforafulldayunlessotherwiseexcusedbytheprincipalandsuperintendent’sdesignee.

2. Wheneverastudentfailstoreporttoschoolonaregularlyscheduledschooldayandno


informationhasbeenreceivedbyschoolpersonnelthatthestudent’sparentisawareofandsupportstheabsence,theschoolprincipal,principal’sdesignee,attendanceofficerorotherschoolpersonnelorvolunteernotifiestheparentbyphone,emailorotherelectronicmeanstoobtainanexplanation.

3. ExcessiveAbsencesWithoutParentalAwarenessandSupport

a. UponFifthAbsenceWithoutParentalAwarenessandSupport:If(1)astudentfailstoreporttoschoolforatotaloffivescheduledschooldaysfortheschoolyear,and(2)thereisnoindicationthatthestudent’sparentisawareofandsupportstheabsence;and(3)reasonableefforttonotifytheparentoftheabsenceshavefailed,thentheprincipalofhisdesigneeortheattendanceofficershallmakeareasonableefforttoensurethatdirectcontactismadewiththeparent,eitherinperson,throughtelephoneconversationore-mail,toobtainanexplanationforthestudent’sabsenceandtoexplaintotheparenttheconsequencesofcontinuednonattendance.Theschoolprincipalorhisdesigneeortheattendanceofficer,thestudent,andthestudent’sparentshalljointlydevelopaplantoresolvethestudent’snonattendance.Suchplanshallincludedocumentationofthereasonsforthestudent’snonattendance.

b. UponSixthAbsenceWithoutParentalAwarenessandSupport:Ifthestudentisabsentanadditionaldayafterdirectcontactwiththestudent’sparentandtheattendanceofficerhasreceivednoindicationthatthestudent’sparentisawareofandsupportsthestudent’sabsence,eithertheschoolprincipalorhisorherdesignee,ortheattendanceofficershallscheduleaconferencewithintenschooldays,whichmusttakeplacenolaterthanthefifteenthschooldayafterthesixthabsence.Attheconference,thestudent,hisparent,andschoolpersonnel,shallmeettoresolveissuesrelatedtothestudent’snonattendance.Othercommunityserviceprovidersmayalsobeincludedintheconference.

c. UponAdditionalAbsenceWithoutParentalAwarenessandSupport:Uponthenextabsenceaftertheconferencewithoutindicationtotheattendanceofficethatthestudent’sparentisawareofandsupportsthestudent’sabsence,theprincipalordesigneeshallnotifytheattendanceofficerorsuperintendentorhisorherdesigneewhoshallenforcethecompulsoryattendancerulesbyeitherorbothofthefollowing:(1)Filingacomplaintwiththejuvenileanddomesticrelationscourtallegingthestudentisachildinneedofsupervisionasdefinedin§16.1-228or(2)institutingproceedingsagainsttheparentpursuantto§18.2-371or§22.1-262.Infilingacomplaintagainstthestudent,theattendanceofficershallprovidewrittendocumentationoftheeffortsalreadyundertakentoresolvethestudent’sabsence.Ifthestudent’sparentshavejointphysicalcustodyofthestudentandtheschoolhasnoticeofthecustodyarrangement,thenbothparentsshallbenotifiedattheirlastknownaddress.

d. ParentalCooperationinRemedyingExcessiveUnexcusedAbsences:Itisexpectedthatparentswillcooperatewiththeattendanceofficerandotherschoolofficialstoremedythestudent’sattendanceproblem.Wheredirectcontactwithaparentcannotbemade,despitereasonableefforts,orwhereparentsotherwisefailtocooperateinremedyingthestudent’sattendanceproblem,thesuperintendentorthesuperintendent’sdesigneemayseekimmediatecompliancewiththecompulsoryschoolattendancelaws.Theattendanceofficer,withtheknowledgeandapprovalofthesuperintendent,shallinstituteproceedingsagainstanyparentwhofailstocomplywiththerequirementsofthecompulsoryattendancelaws.Wherethecomplaintarisesoutoftheparent’sfailuretocomplywiththerequirementsof§22.1-258,theattendanceofficershalldocumenttheschooldivision’scompliancewiththeCodesection.

4. ExcessiveAbsencesorTardiesWithoutAdequateWrittenDocumentation

Ifabsencesortardiesexcusedsolelybasedonparentexplanationbecomeexcessive,theschoolwillrequireadditionaldocumentationinordertoensurecompliancewiththecompulsorystudentattendancelaw.Suchadditionaldocumentationmayincludewrittendocumentationfromaphysiciantreatingthestudentforachronicorextendedillnessorcourtdocumentationresultingfromstudentinvolvementinalegalmatter.

Schoolprincipalsandschoolcounselorsregularlycollaboratewithschoolsocialworkerstomonitorstudentattendanceandcommunicatewithstudents,parents,andfamiliesregardingexcessiveabsencesunsupportedbyadequatedocumentation.

Forthepurposesofavoidingexcessivetardinesstoschoolthatresultsinfrequentlossofinstructionaltime,five(5)tardiestoschoolwithoutadequatewrittendocumentationwillbeconsideredtheequivalentofone(1)absence.


Thefollowingproceduresarefollowedwhenastudenthasbeenabsentexcessivelywithoutadequatewrittendocumentation:

a. FirstNotificationLetter

i.Withinthefirstsemester,ifastudentaccumulatesfiveabsencesexcusedsolelybasedonparentexplanation,theschoolwillnotifytheparentofthestudent(FirstNotificationLetter)andlistthedatesthestudenthasbeenabsent.

ii. Duringthesecondsemester,ifastudentaccumulatedfewerthanfive(5)absencesexcusedsolelybasedonparentexplanationwithinthefirstsemester,butthestudentsubsequentlyaccumulatesten(10)suchabsencesduringthesecondsemester,theschoolwillnotifytheparentofthestudent(FirstNotificationLetter)andlistthedatesthestudenthasbeenabsent.

b. SecondNotificationLetter

i. Withinthefirstsemester,aftertheFirstNotificationLetterhasbeensenttoaparentasrequiredinsection(a)(i),theschoolwillsendaSecondNotificationLettertotheparentifthestudentaccumulatesten(10)absenceswithoutadequatedocumentation.TheSecondNotificationLetterwilllistthedatesthestudenthasbeenabsentandtheparentwillbeadvisedthatthemattermaybereferredtothe23rdDistrictCourtServiceUnit/23rdDistrictJuvenileandDomesticRelationsCourt.

ii. Duringthesecondsemester,aftertheFirstNotificationLetterhasbeensenttoaparentasrequiredinsection(a)(ii),theschoolwillsendaSecondNotificationLettertotheparentifthestudentaccumulatesaneleventh(11th)absencewithoutadequatedocumentation.TheSecondNotificationLetterwilllistthedatesthestudenthasbeenabsentandtheparentwillbeadvisedthatthemattermaybereferredtothe23rdDistrictCourtServiceUnit/23rdDistrictJuvenileandDomesticRelationsCourt.

c. StudentSupportMeeting

i. Withinthefirstsemester,aftertheschoolhassenttheFirstandSecondNotificationLettersandupontheeleventh(11th)absencewithoutadequatedocumentation,theschoolwillscheduleamandatoryStudentSupportMeetingwiththeparenttoaddresstheexcessivenumberofabsencesanddevelopaplanofsupport.TheStudentSupportMeetingwillincludetheparent,student,school-leveladministrator,schoolcounselor,andschoolsocialworker.

ii. Duringthesecondsemester,aftertheschoolhassenttheFirstandSecondNotificationLettersanduponthetwelfth(12th)absencewithoutadequatedocumentation,theschoolwillscheduleamandatoryStudentSupportMeetingwiththeparenttoaddresstheexcessivenumberofabsencesanddevelopaplanofsupport.TheStudentSupportMeetingwillincludetheparent,student,school-leveladministrator,schoolcounselor,andschoolsocialworker.

iii. IftheparenthasbeenadequatelynotifiedoftheStudentSupportMeetingbutfailstoattendthemeeting,themeetingwillbere-scheduledatthecentraladministrativebuildingwiththeDirectorofAdministrationorthedirector’sdesignee.

d. Complaintfiledwith23rdDistrictCourtServiceUnit/23rdDistrictJuvenileandDomesticRelationsCourt

Afterconferencingwiththeparent,ifastudentaccumulatesthree(3)additionalabsenceswithoutadequatedocumentation,theschoolsocialworkerwillfileacomplaintwiththe23rdDistrictCourtServiceUnit/23rdDistrictJuvenileandDomesticRelationsCourt.

D. ReportforSuspensionofDriver'sLicenseInadditiontoanyotheractionstakenpursuanttothispolicy,ifastudentwhoisunder18yearsofagehas10ormoreunexcusedabsencesfromschoolonconsecutiveschooldays,theprincipalmaynotify,the23rdDistrictCourtServiceUnit/23rdDistrictJuvenileandDomesticRelationsCourtwhichmaytakeactiontosuspendthestudent'sdriver'slicense.

E. AttendanceReportingStudentattendanceshallbemonitoredandreportedasrequiredbystatelawandregulations.Attheendofeachschoolyear,eachpublicschoolprincipalshallreporttothesuperintendentthenumberofpupilsbygradelevelforwhomaconferencewasscheduledpursuanttoPartCabove.The


superintendentshallcompilethisinformationandprovideitannuallytotheSuperintendentofPublicInstruction.

F. ReleaseofStudenttoAuthorizedPersonPrincipalsshallnotreleaseastudentduringtheschooldaytoanypersonnotauthorizedbythestudent’sparent/guardiantoassumeresponsibilityforthepupil.Studentsshallbereleasedonlyonrequestandauthorizationofparentorguardian.Thesuperintendentshallprovideproceduresforreleaseofpupilswhoarenotresidingwithorunderthesupervisionofaparent/guardian.Theburdenofproofontheauthorityofthepersontoreceivethestudentisontherequestingparty.Aformalcheck-outsystemshallbemaintainedineachschool.

G. Make-upWorkStudentsingradesK-12areexpectedtomakeupallmissedworkfromanabsencewithin10schooldaysuponthestudent'sreturntoschool.Ifthestudentdoesnotcompletethemake-upworkwithinthattimeframe,thestudentmaybedeniedfullcredit.

Assignmentsmadepriortoanabsencearedueuponthereturntoschool.Exceptionsmaybegrantedbyindividualteachers.

Teachersareexpectedtocontactparentsregardingthecompletionofmake-upworkinanefforttoensurethatthestudentcompletestheworkandmeetsthe10schooldaydeadline.

1. ExcusedAbsence:

Studentsarerequiredtorequestmake-upworkonthefirstdayofreturntoclass.Studentswillbegiven10schooldaystomakeupthework.Exceptionsforalongertimeperiodformake-upworkmaybegrantedbyindividualteachers.

2. UnexcusedAbsence:

Studentsingrades9-12maybedeniedfullcreditforassignmentsmissedduetoanunexcusedabsence.

3. IncompleteWork:

Agradeofincomplete(I)willbeenteredonastudent'sreportcardwhenmake-upworkhasnotbeencompleted,andtheallowedmake-uptimeextendsacrosstheendofthegradingperiodintoanother.Aftermake-upworkiscompleted,acorrectedgradewillbesubmittedbytheteacher.Ifmake-upworkisnotcompletedbytheestablisheddeadline,theincomplete(I)willbechangedtothegradeaveragecomputedwiththegradeearnedfortheassignment.

4. Pre-approvedAbsences

Studentswithpre-approvedabsencesmayrequestassignmentspriortotheirabsencefromschool.Make-upworkforstudentswithpre-approvedabsencesthatisnotavailabletothestudentpriortotheabsenceisgiventothestudentuponthestudent’sreturntoschool.Thestudentshallberesponsibleforcontactingtheteachertoarrangeforcompletingthemake-upwork.

H. RecognitionforOutstandingAttendance1. GradesK-12StudentswillberecognizedforOutstandingSchoolAttendanceattheendofeachschoolyeariftheyhavebeenabsentnomorethanfivedaysandtardynomorethanfivedays.

2. SeniorsAnOutstandingAttendanceSealwillbeplacedoneachsenior’sdiplomaifhe/shehasmaintained97%attendancethroughhis/herhighschoolcareer(Grades9-12).

I. PerfectAttendanceStudentsingrades6-12whohavenotbeenabsentarerecognizedforhavingperfectattendance.AcumulativeperfectattendancerecognitionisgiventograduatingseniorswhohavenotbeenabsentingradesK-12.


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ISAEP GED STUDENT - PARENT GUIDE - Roanoke County · 2018. 10. 30. · ISAEP GED STUDENT - PARENT GUIDE I. ISAEP ELIGIBILITYY II.APPLICATION TO PROGRAM III.ABOUT THE PROGRAM 1.Meeting