Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS
The following are some of the services you may be entitled to:
Please refer to your Individual Education Plan for further clarification. If you have questions, please contact us.
Access to the Resource Room During Class
After the lesson, you have access to the Resource Room to work in an alternative setting, to clarify any questions, or to use a computer
Notify your teacher after the lesson
Sign in once you arrive
Access to Technology
Students have access to a scanner and several computers equipped with assistive technology.
Black and white printing is free
Extensions
Notify your teacher at least 2 days before the due date
Any class time provided for your assignment must be well used to have an extension granted
Reference Sheets
One page (8 ½ x 11) double-sided
Must be approved and initialed by your subject teacher no later than the day before the test
Reference sheets needed for exams (MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES*)
Extra Time for Assessments
Sign up in the appropriate period/folder in Academic Resource in room 223 (you can also email Mrs. Lowe)
Identify the date, teacher’s name, and whether your classroom teacher has been notified
Deadline: 3:30 pm the night before your assessment
On the day of the test report directly to the Resource Room (your teacher will mark you present)
On the Day of the Assessment
On the day of your assessment, use the schedule below as a guide to assist with the appropriate planning you will need to do to access your extra time.
If your assessment is in...
Period 1 – in order to have access to extra time students will need to arrive prior to period 1. The arrival time will vary dependent on the length of the assessment.
Period 2 - arrive at the beginning of period 2 and if extra time is needed you will write into lunch (bring your lunch!)
Period 3 – arrive by 12:00 in order to have access to all of your extra time
Period 4 - arrive at the beginning of period 4 and if extra is required you will continue to write after school
Extra Time for Exams (see Exams for more details)
You’re responsible for signing yourself up for extra time and/or securing a computer
· Deadline to sign up: the Friday prior to the last 2 weeks of classes
Extra Support Opportunities
Receive extra support. Come to Resource (rm 223) :)
· - 7:50 – 8:50
· - every day at lunch
· - 3:15 - by appointment
Role of the Academic Resource Teacher
advocate for you
self-advocacy coaching
monitor academic progress
offer academic assistance
available for social/emotional support
individual consultation as needed
assist with course selection