Additional Programs

Special Education programs for eligible students with disabilities are an integral component of Chariho Regional High School.

Participation within Special Education is contingent upon (1) Special Education referral procedures, (2) recommendations of the Evaluation Team, (3) diagnosis of qualifying educational disability, (4) IEP development with parental participation, and (5) authorization from the Director of Special Education in accordance with Rhode Island regulations.

Chariho Regional High School offers a continuum of placement and services that may include specialized instruction in both regular and/or special education classrooms. Every effort is made to include the student in the general education setting.

The clinic is open every day while school is in session to provide emergency care for all sick and injured students. The nursing staff works to prevent poor health through early detection and correction of health problems.

In addition to emergency care, the following services are provided:

1. Monitor immunization status of all students

2. Assess and evaluate health and developmental status of pupils and interpret health assessments for others.

3. Refer student/family to appropriate community resources for necessary services. 4. Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed health care.

4. Assist students in coping with personal, physical, mental, and social limitations and in utilizing appropriate and mutually acceptable private and community health delivery services for professional care.

The programs and services of the Chariho Regional High School Library Media Center are essential to the development of students’ learning skills. The Library Media Center provides equitable physical and intellectual access to the resources and tools required for learning in a productive, stimulating, and safe environment. The library media specialists collaborate with others to provide instruction, learning strategies, and practice in using the essential learning skills needed for the 21st century.

Specific areas of focus are the following:

Reading: Reading is a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The library media program gives students the opportunity to locate, read, and share a wide-ranging variety of material for both academic and personal enrichment. Additionally, the Library Media Center provides resources that support college and career exploration as well as supplemental curricular resources that enhance students’ academic achievement.

Digital Literacy: In today’s information-rich world, students are taught to seek diverse perspectives, gather and use information ethically, and use social tools responsibly and safely. All students will expand their knowledge of the ethical use of information and information technology in lessons taught by the library media specialists. The library media specialists instruct all students in the following areas of digital literacy:

• Computer Security

• Responsible Use of Technology

• Copyright and Academic Integrity

• Digital Footprint

Upon completion of instruction, the student takes an assessment to demonstrate understanding of the content. Students who earn an 80 or higher on the assessment fulfill Graduation by Proficiency Portfolio Expectation 3 - Ethics in Technology.

Information Literacy: Information literacy skills such as the ability to locate, access, and evaluate information are integrated across all curricular content areas. Students will work toward reaching the standards in information literacy skills as outlined in the Chariho Regional School District Library Media Curriculum.

21st Century Skills: Students will develop skills that will enable them to use technology as an important tool for learning. The Library Media Center is a central hub of learning that provides access to a variety of technology-based resources. The library media specialists oversee the space and resources where students can pursue their interests in a wide range of personal and academic endeavors through authentic learning.