Mrs. Shanny

 FAQ

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?

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 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.
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 What is expected of a parent of a high school student?
Parents should encourage and support their teenager.  Parents should expect 
their teenager to behave in a responsible manner both at home and at school.  
Parents should expect their teenager to do his/her best.
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 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.
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 Who participates in IEP planning?
The Committee on Special Education consists of the chairperson, psychologist, 
regular ed. teacher, special ed. teacher, parent advocate, parents of 
student, and the student.  Others are invited as needed.  The IEP plan is a 
team effort.
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 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.
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