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FAMILY & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

FAMILY & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 

FAMILY & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Homebound instructors are assigned according to certification and the instructional needs of the child. It is critical that the family and the assigned instructor work together to ensure student success. Should the family be unwilling to accept the assigned homebound instructor, the St. Mary Parish School Board shall not be held responsible for providing this service. Instructor assignment concerns should be brought to the attention of the Director of Federal Programs. 
  • An adult family member shall be on the premises and available during the entire teaching time. 
  • Regular study periods should be established for the student as suggested by the teacher. 
  • All parties in the home should be appropriately dressed throughout the homebound session. 
  • The space provided for instruction shall accommodate the student’s physical needs and be a distraction-free learning environment conducive to academic engagement. 
  • A parent, guardian or adult family member in attendance is responsible for initiating the monthly time sheet for homebound instruction unless the student is of legal age. 
  • The student shall receive any necessary medical care before the instructor’s arrival. Doctor appointments shall be scheduled at times other than those set aside for instruction. 
  • Homebound students are considered present for the school day.  If the student is not home to receive instruction at the designated time, the absence will be reported to the school.  Any cancellation of the teaching sessions must be reported by the Homebound Teacher.  Recurring absences will be dealt with on an individual basis.  Absences will be reported to the Coordinator of Discipline or Designee.  If necessary, the student may be dropped from the homebound program. 
  • If an extension of services is required, the “Notice of Hospital Homebound Extended Eligibility” form must be resubmitted to the SBLC Committee by the parent or guardian. 
  • Because the student is placed on homebound because of a physical or psychological inability to attend school, it is understood that the student shall not be away from the home environment unless it is for medical attention. 
  • Homebound students shall not participate or attend school-sponsored events without a full medical release from their primary care provider. 
  • Homebound students seen at school-sponsored or public events for reasons other than medical services will undergo a hospital-homebound eligibility review with termination of services as a possibility. Exceptions of long-term care students will be made through submission of a written doctor’s request to the Superintendent.  
  • Hospital-Homebound instructors do not administer mid-term exams, final exams, or state assessments in the home.  These tests shall be taken at school.  Arrangements must be made between the family and the school.  Medical verification of the student’s inability to go to school to take a test must be presented to the school principal for state assessments. 
  • If the student moves while in hospital-homebound, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school and follow proper drop procedures. 

NOTE TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS*

The student receiving hospital-homebound services shall remain on school and class rosters and shall be accounted for in any reports submitted by personnel to the LEA/LDE.  Assignments, tests, and grading are the responsibility of the classroom teacher(s). If a student is receiving hospital-homebound services during state testing, accommodation should be made to include the student in testing when possible. Homebound teachers shall not administer these tests.