The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children HANDBOOK For Students and Parents 2020-2021 537 Venard Rd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (570) 585-1000 (V/TTY) www.thescrantonschool.org CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Overview ..................................................................................................1 Core Beliefs and Values ...........................................................................2 School Personnel .....................................................................................3 SSDHHC Calendar 2017-2018 ..............................................................4 PARENT INFORMATION Parent Involvement .................................................................................6 Attendance Policy Approved Absences ....................................................................6 New Pennsylvania Truancy Law ..............................................7 Overview 1 Unexcused Absences ..................................................................8 Excessive Absences .....................................................................9 Tardiness ......................................................................................9 Access to Student Records .....................................................................9 Directory Information ..........................................................................10 Policy on Communication.....................................................................10 Internet, Technology Equipment and Electronic Information Resources Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) ...........................................................................11 Computer Network and Internet Use ....................................12 Prohibited Activities ................................................................13 Consent to Monitoring ............................................................13 Email and Other Digital Communications ...........................14 Videophones Use ........................................................................15 Password Requirement for the WPSD/SDDHHC Email System.......16 Personal Devices on the WPSD & SSDHHC Campuses......16 Adult Visitors to the WPSD Campus - Personal Devices Policy on Communication 9 (computers, phones, pagers, tablets devices)............17 Consequences of Policy Non-Compliance.............................17 Visits to SSDHHC .....................................................................18 IEP Conferences ....................................................................................18 Interpreting Services at IEP Meetings/Conferences...........................18 Transportation Planning .......................................................................19 Visiting Other Students' Homes ...........................................................19 Child Abuse ............................................................................................19 Expenses ..................................................................................................20 STUDENT INFORMATION Students’ Weekly Needs Preschool ......................................................................22 Elementary School ......................................................22 Middle/High School ...................................................23 Student Dress Code .....................................................23 Use of Video Phones ...................................................25 Dress Code 23 ACADEMIC PROGRAM Elementary School .................................................................................28 Middle School ........................................................................................28 Secondary Applied Studies Program ...................................................29 Honor Roll .................................................................................29 Transition Services ...................................................................29 Academic Programs Options ...............................................................30 Mainstreaming Opportunities .............................................................30 Academic Program Standards: Study Hall ..................................................................................30 Request for Tutoring ................................................................30 Interim Progress Reports ........................................................30 Elementary School 28 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Dormitory Life: Residential Supervisors ............................................................32 The Level System ......................................................................32 Day Students .............................................................................32 School Activities: Intramurals/Playground Areas/ Play Opportunities ...................................................................32 Linen Service ..........................................................................................32 Mail .........................................................................................................32 After School Activities ..........................................................................33 Dormitory Life 32 Part-time Employment .........................................................................33 Student Bank ..........................................................................................33 Telephones/VPs .....................................................................................33 Social Activities 33 SCHOOL AND MEDICAL SERVICES Medical Services .......................................................................36 Health Center Policy ................................................................36 When to Keep Your Child Home ...........................................37 Lice .............................................................................................38 Physicals ....................................................................................38 Health Insurance ......................................................................38 Medication Policy .....................................................................38 School Policy on Student Concussion ...................................40 Audiology Services ...................................................................40 Lost/Damaged Equipment ......................................................40 Personal Guidance Post-secondary Education Counseling .....................41 Suicidal Behavior Reporting Procedures ..................41 Audiology Services 40 STUDENT CONDUCT Rights and Responsibilities .....................................................44 Cafeteria Behavior ....................................................................45 Public Displays of Affection ....................................................45 Harassment / Bullying ..............................................................45 Search and Seizure ....................................................................45 Weapons and Illegal Behavior .................................................46 Procedure for Handling an Incident of Terroristic Threat ...........................................46 Procedure for Possession of a Weapon or Illegal Substance .............................................46 SSDHHC Discipline Procedures (Grades 1-12) ...................47 Procedures for In-school or Out of School ..............48 In-school Suspension ..................................................49 Student Conduct 44 CONDUCT CODE The Conduct Code Category I .....................................................................52 Category II ...................................................................53 Category III ..................................................................54 Category IV ..................................................................55 Parent Notification ...................................................................56 Definitions .................................................................................56 Physician’s Request for Medication Administration form ...............................................................................57 Whom to Contact for Assistance ...........................................58 Conduct Code 52 OVERVIEW The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, a program of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, is a private, state funded academic school approved by the Department of Education. This tuition free school provides a unique opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing children to learn the skills necessary for them to enter the world of education and employment that awaits them upon graduation. Private funding is used for renovations and for program enhancements. In a brief fashion, this manual provides some information on academic schedules, dormitory life, after-school opportunities, and general school regulations. We hope this information will help to create a positive understanding and cooperative effort among the parents, the school, and the students. Although this handbook has been designed to answer many of the questions asked by students and their parents, it is not intended to replace personal contact between students, parents, and administrators. The Chief Executive Officer, Director, Principal, and the entire staff are available throughout the year for student guidance, parent conferences, and any questions you might