Standard 5: Student Services

Admissions

5.1 Written policy outlines the process for determining student enrollment allotments from participating high schools.

5.2 Written policy identifies enrollment criteria for the registration of students.

Guidance

5.3 The school has the following comprehensive personal services available and accessible: academic counseling, career counseling, career placement, personal counseling, and referral to outside agencies.

5.4 An assessment system is available to assist students with the identification of career aptitudes and interests.

5.5 A systematic student follow-up is implemented to produce specific feedback on the instructional program.

Health and Safety

5.6 Provision is made for adequate student health services: emergency care is readily available; health records are maintained on file; a referral process is available for health services; and faculty and staff are informed of the health conditions of their students when appropriate.

5.7 Students, faculty and staff are trained to assist with emergency situations.

5.8 A written crisis intervention plan has been developed and is in effect.

5.9 Reasonable accommodations are made to ensure the personal health and safety of students, faculty and staff.

Auxiliary

5.10 Student transportation is designed to ensure that students will arrive and depart from the school with minimum loss of time on task.

NOTE: For Secondary Schools with Postsecondary Students, see Standard 12: Postsecondary Programs 12.6 - 12.18