Wednesday, March 28, 2007

School's accomodations for Honey

At this point I am not going to push for a 504. I really feel like Honey has the backing of all of her teachers- all understand and are completely sympathetic. She has already proven herself at school- administrators see by her past grades that she is a hard worker and not using her current situation to to her benefit.
This is the current "plan"
  • All absences related to health are excused (already had that with doctors note)
  • Homework due dates are flexible. Homework can be completed on a "can do" basis without penalty. At this point, Honey will complete all assignments.
  • Testing can be done in a different location if Honey chooses
  • Testing time can be extended.
  • If Honey requests verbally or non verbally, she will be allowed without question to have a student "escort" if she needs to leave during class.
  • Honey may leave class without issue/question to go to counselors office. She will need a note from counselor/counselor secretary to return to class.
  • If she desires, she can leave one class early to arrive early at next class to avoid passing time- she does not like this one and says she will not use this one.
  • She can have lunch in counseling office with one friend. She does not like this one and says she will not use it.

I know, Stephany, I dont have a paper trail... but I have been assured that IF I want/when I want, all of Honey's teachers will agree to this in a 504 plan, and as long as I have their cooperation, and I am not asking for anything they wont offer or guarantee to provide.

We will see how this all goes. I feel confident that all will be okay for the remainder of the year with school accommodating. Over the summer, I will have time to consider whether a 504 plan should be lined up for next year. Since Principal/V.P. and Honey's counselor are all very supportive, I just dont think we are going to have a problem...

Also, when talking to Honey's doctor today, I asked if she would be willing to provide a note to school for temporary homebound status, she said anything we needed.

Okay, off to read to lil sis and play a game!

Hey, Stephany, thanks for the nomination... I haven't quite figured it out yet, but when I get some time I will be over- hoping Lindsay is doing well!

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soulful sepulcher said...
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Nunya said...

nice job... you're a great advocate for your honey!