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