Satellite Programs (Haverford High School/Penncrest High School) Marple Education Center Low Incidence Program 85 N. Malin Road, Broomall, PA 19008 Phone: 484-423-7004 Susan A. Brousseau, Ed.D., Supervisor Kelly M. Comly, Ed.D., Assistant Supervisor TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar . Page 2 COVID-19 Statement. Page 3 Attendance. Page 3 Registration/Emergency Contact Information. Page 4 District Transportation. Page 4 Medical Guidelines. Page 5 Students’ Anticipating Surgery. Page 5 Physical Therapy. Page 5 Personal Care/Bathroom Needs. …. Page 6 Field Trips/CBI . Page 6 Photographs. Page 6 Progress Reports. Page 6 Student Dress Code. Page 6 Electronic Devices/Other Personal Items. Page 7 Internet Usage Policy. Page 7 Incident Reports/Student Injury Reports. Page 7 Medical Assistance. Page 8 School Records and Confidentiality. Page 8 Supportive Agencies. Page 8 Page 2 INFORMATION REGARDING RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER COVID-19 CLOSURE: In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidance for reopening schools in Pennsylvania, all school districts are developing Health and Safety Plans to put guidance and strategies in place to support pandemic mitigation efforts. Our satellite classroom at Penncrest High School will follow the plan for the Rose Tree Media School District. Please refer to the school district’s website for current information regarding their plan, as well as updates that may occur. As the DCIU receives information from the school district, we will communicate the information with you. ATTENDANCE Regular school attendance is an important part of every student’s success and is necessary in order to gain the greatest benefit from the educational experience. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law and school policy require regular school attendance. • For an absence to be recorded as “Excused” the student must submit a written note that indicates the date(s) of absence, a valid reason for the absence, and a signature of the parent/guardian. Pennsylvania law broadly defines absences as excused when a student is prevented from attendance for mental, physical or other urgent reason such as illness, family emergency, death of a family member, medical and dental appointments, authorized school activities and educational travel with prior approval. • Failure to provide a written note within three calendar days of the student’s return to school will result in the absence being recorded as “Unlawful”. • If a student is absent for three or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note may be required for the absence to be recorded as “Excused”. The note should be on official letterhead and include the dates of treatment. • All absences beyond ten cumulative days may require an excuse by a physician. • Subsequent to a third unlawful absence, an IEP meeting may be convened to discuss the cause of the student’s truancy and to develop a plan to resolve the truant behavior. • Parents are asked to call the numbers listed below if their child is absent: Penncrest HS: Grade 9: 610-627-6000 Ext. 6494 Grade 11: 610-627-6000 Ext. 6496 Grade 10: 610-627-6000 Ext. 6495 Grade 12: 610-627-6000 Ext. 6497 Page 3 REGISTRATION/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: All teachers are required to have parent phone numbers and emergency numbers in their possession during any building evacuation. Additionally, all building supervisors have parent phone number lists and emergency contacts. You would be notified as soon as possible should the need arise for you to retrieve your child. Please notify your child’s teacher if any of your emergency numbers have been updated including work, cell phone and emergency contacts. All parents/guardians are required to supply emergency contact information for their child. Information must include parent/guardian home phone number, cell number and work number (if applicable). Information must also include the names and phone numbers of at least two (2) emergency contacts authorized to act on behalf of the parent. DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION: Your home school district will provide the transportation for your child. Your district will contact you informing you of approximate pick-up and drop-off times. If you have any concerns regarding the transportation of your child, please contact your home school district transportation department. In addition, parents should check for information about your home school district. If your home school district is closed or operating on a delayed schedule or an early dismissal schedule, this will impact your child’s transportation to and from school. Closing numbers for the districts are listed below: Chester-Upland (484) 480-6097 451 Chichester (610) 485-6881 Ext. 6301 458 Garnet Valley (610) 579-7482 School district name used, not # Haverford Township (610) 853-5929 455 Interboro (610) 237-9751 450 Lower Merion (610) 645-1950 Marple Newtown (610) 359-4299 454 Penn Delco (610) 497-6300 Ext. 8604 456 Radnor (610) 293-1947 457 Ridley (610) 876-3820 453 Rose Tree Media (610) 627-6475 542 Southeast Delco (610) 522-4300 Ext.5534 464 Springfield (484) 472-6749 526 Upper Darby (610) 352-8632 452 Wallingford/Swarthmore (610) 892-3470 Ext. 1704 460 William Penn (610) 461-2586 302 Other Information for Transportation: CADES (610) 328-5955 Community Transit (610) 490-3960 County Wide (610) 490-0500 Wheat Transportation (215) 651-2709 Page 4 MEDICAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING MEDICATION AT SCHOOL Keep for Future Reference For any student to receive medication at school, we are required to have the following information on file: 1. A copy of your child’ s prescription or a letter from the doctor that includes: • Name, date and diagnosis • Name of medication(s), dosage and time schedule • Possible side effects or contradictions 2. A note from parent/guardian granting school personnel permission to administer the medication(s). All medication must be in the original container. The pharmacy will supply you with an extra container for school if requested. You may use the enclosed “Medications Administered at School” form to supply this information. You can have the doctor supply you with a copy of the prescription or ask the pharmacy for a copy of the prescription. You can mail, fax (484-424-0333) or send the information to school with your child. If these guidelines are not followed, we will be unable to administer medication at school. If a medication or dosage is changed, please send a copy of the new prescription to school. All medications should be given to the bus driver or assistant to be delivered to school or you may bring the medication to school. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD STUDENTS BE CARRYING MEDICATIONS. If possible, all medications should be given at home. These guidelines apply to all medications, including those given on a temporary basis, over-the-counter medications and “as needed” medications. AN EXCEPTION IS TYLENOL, WHICH CAN BE APPROVED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN ON THE EMERGENCY CARD. STUDENTS ANTICIPATING SURGERY: In order for the School Nurse and school staff to implement care for the post-operative student returning to school, written information is required. Please refer to the student packet if your child has surgery or had surgery over the summer. Please inform the school nurse of any upcoming surgical procedure. PHYSICAL THERAPY: State law requires that physical therapists work under a physician’s referral. The referral needs to be renewed yearly and whenever the medical status of a student changes (after surgery, hospitalizations, etc.) Your cooperation in obtaining physician referrals for physical therapy will ensure your child receives therapy while attending school. If the program does not have a current physician’s prescription, your child will not receive this related service. Page 5 PERSONAL CARE/BATHROOM NEEDS: Due to the many needs of our students, assistance is often required for toileting. Parent permission is required prior to assisting students in the bathroom. Please refer to the student packet if your child requires assistance in the bathroom. FIELD TRIPS/COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI): When we return after the COVID-19 School Closure, we will not be participating in field trips/CBIs until further notice. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various field trips or community based instruction (CBI) trips. These trips provide the opportunity to practice in the community many of the real-life skills that are reinforced daily in the instructional program. Transportation for these trips is provided by the school district. They are adequately staffed to provide the necessary supervision based on the number of students and the nature of the trip. In order for your child to participate, there must be a permission slip signed for each trip. Teachers will notify parents in advance of the trips planned for a given month. The permission slips will be sent home to you for your signature, returned to the teacher, and will be kept on file for the school year. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns about a particular trip or event. For certain trips, a student fee to cover expenses may be charged. PHOTOGRAPHS The DCIU will not take and use photos of your child without your written consent. Please refer to the parent packet for written permission to use photos for educational and/or marketing purposes. PROGRESS REPORTS The education of each student is a joint venture involving the student, parent and school staff. Student progress is measured by closely monitoring IEP goals throughout the school year. Progress Reports that review progress on each Annual Goal identified in the IEP will be sent four times a year. STUDENT DRESS CODE The purpose of school is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain an education and learn proper conduct in social situations. It has been documented that good grooming and appropriate dress help create an environment more conducive to learning.