Code No. 603.1E
Exhibit
HSAP PROGRAM GUIDELINES
My goal is to let you know what you can expect from me as your supervising teacher as well as what I need from you to best support your family and to have a successful working relationship. Hopefully this information will be helpful for us as we go forward - here's to a great year!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME AS YOUR SUPERVISING TEACHER:
I am available to:
- Inform families of HSAP program polices and services on an as-needed basis.
Monthly newsletters and e-mails (HSAP Google Group) are the primary method of communicating our activities and services. From time to time additional information about an event or a change in policy may be conveyed via e-mail, text, an occasional mailing or phone calls.
- Observe student progress.
I am required to determine that a student has made adequate progress each year. Adequate progress is evaluated in light of the educational goals set by the parent, not the teacher.
- Consult with and advise families on issues that arise. I am available to help with a variety of issues that include:
Lesson planning; Textbooks and supplementary materials; Setting educational goals and objectives; Teaching and learning techniques; Forms of assessment and evaluation of student learning; Diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses; Interpretation of test results; Planning; and Record keeping.
- Provide encouragement to parents as educators.
I will be approachable and encouraging, respecting your decision to homeschool and your particular philosophy of homeschooling.
- Provide encouragement to children as learners.
Although I serve primarily in an advisory role to the parent, I strive to grow in my relationships with the students I supervise as well.
I am further responsible to:
- Contact families to set up contacts throughout the year.
- Keep scheduled appointments
- Promptly return phone calls, e-mails and letters.
Please keep in mind that I am employed part-time and have other commitments that may delay a response, but I strive to reply within 24 hours if at all possible.
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU:
The family will:
- Determine the educational goals for the child.
Certainly, I can assist in this process, but the responsibility rests with the parent. We will discuss these goals at the first meeting of the school year.
- Select and acquire educational materials in line with your goals.
Please remember that our public school curriculum and several additional science kits are available for loan, and Keystone AEA has a variety of educational materials as well. In addition, we have a growing library of materials available for loan. Beyond that, the family has the responsibility for providing these materials.
- Provide the direct instruction necessary to achieve your educational goals.
- Inform the supervising teacher of their need for assistance.
- Monitor the student's progress and provide evidence that demonstrates the progress made
This may include keeping a portfolio of work, utilizing test scores, or any other evidence of learning including daily assignments, notes, written papers, projects, etc.
- Promptly return phone calls, e-mails, texts, and letters from me and keep scheduled appointments.
Please remember that there are quarterly contact requirements as a part of the HSAP program.
QUARTERLY CONTACT REQUIREMENTS:
Monthly meetings will cover our quarterly contact requirements. These requirements can be met in several ways:
- Attending scheduled classes & events
Classes & field trips all count toward contact requirements.
- Scheduling a regular monthly time to meet
If attending the classes/field trips won't work in your schedule or for your student(s), we will schedule a meeting each month to touch base face-to-face. You may also schedule a meeting at any time if you have questions, need help, or would like to talk about a specific concern.
- E-mails, phone calls, & texts
These contacts may also count toward our requirements (however, at least half our contacts must be face-to-face).
MEETING INFORMATION:
- At least one parent must be in attendance and present the entire meeting.
Since my main role is to be an advisor to you as the parent, your presence at our meetings is essential. Student(s) are encouraged to be there as well, if possible. It is policy to not meet with a student individually. This is for everyone's comfort and protection.
- Share what's working, what's challenging, and how I can help!
Remember, I'm here to do what I can to help you do the best you can for your individual family! If
there's anything I can help you find or ways I can encourage you, please don't hesitate to ask.
PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Monthly progress reports - proof of progress must be produced at each meeting and can include reading logs, Reading Eggspress progress, journals, papers, assignments in all subjects, etc.
2. Computer check-in - at any time, the district-issued computer may be requested and must be brought to the specified location for a check-in. All history must be left intact - any erasing of the history will result in the loss of the device. Computers are for school use only and are to be used in compliance with the district's computer use policies.
FAILURE TO MEET PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS:
If a student does not meet requirements for progress, including computer check-in appointments, the family will be given another chance to meet these expectations. If the family misses another opportunity to show progress and /or required meetings, or fails to stay in communication with the HSAP teacher, the student(s) will be exited from the HSAP program and all district-issued materials (books, laptops and all hardware) will be returned within three days of exiting the program.
I understand and will comply with the above expectations as a part of the HSAP program for my child and all progress requirements. I also understand that if my child does not meet these requirements, he/she will be exited from the HSAP program.
Parent Signature: Date: ___________
GRADES 6-12:
I understand and will comply with the above expectations for the HSAP program and all progress requirements. I also understand that if I do not meet these requirements, I will be exited from the HSAP program.
Student Signature: Date: ___________
Date of Review: April 26, 2018