Page 26 - Evamere Full Digital copy 2016-17

Extended Absence for Hospitalization

A student who is absent from school due to hospitalization in a treatment
center will be treated the same way as any student requiring hospitalization.
This automatically provides an extension of excused days absent for the
student, and credit will not be withheld on that basis. Dependent upon the
length of treatment, the student, when s/he returns, will resume his/her
previously scheduled classes. It would follow that, if treatment extends into
the second or next semester, the new schedule will be followed. If a
student has received an "incomplete" grade during hospitalization,
appropriate time will be given in order for the student to make up the work.

If, prior to hospitalization, the student had not maintained a passing average
in a quarter or semester course, advice of the counselor should be sought to
determine alternatives including enabling the child to participate in the
course. It is advisable that year-long credit courses be maintained for
possible credit. In addition, credit will be granted for course work
completed satisfactorily at the treatment center.

Guidance counselors will alert the teachers of the returning student to
provide good communication and unified approach in dealing with make-up
work.

Prevention and Education

The District will take a comprehensive, progressive, age-appropriate
approach in the development of curricula and programs which promote
positive life-skill development, low-risk health and impairment choices and an
awareness of the consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use.
The guidelines, goals, and objectives for prevention and education
development will be consistent with the Ohio Department of Education
recommendations. Additionally, opportunities for continued alcohol and
other drug use prevention and intervention staff training and awareness
training will be offered regularly in order to enhance the consistent
implementation and success of this policy.

25