Alhambra USD |  6000 |  AR  6182  Instruction

Opportunity School/Class/Program - Student Support Program   

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Before assigning a student to an opportunity school, class or program, the student and his/her parent/guardian shall be notified in writing of the intended. assignment. Insofar as practicable, the notice shall be in the parent/guardian's primary language and shall request the parent/guardian to respond within 10 days. If the parent/guardian does not respond, the Superintendent or designee shall make a reasonable effort to contact him/her by telephone to

directly communicate the information contained in the written notice. (Education Code 48637.1)

(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)

Students shall be assigned to an opportunity school, class or program only upon the recommendation of a school committee which includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following members: (Education Code 48637.2)

1. A district representative who is familiar with the student's progress

2. A representative of the opportunity school, class or program

3. The student's parent/guardian, at the parent/guardian's option

The parent/guardian may designate a representative such as counselor, social worker or other community member to attend the committee meeting. (Education Code 48637.2)

At least twice each school year, a review shall be conducted to examine the progress of each student assigned to an opportunity school, class or program and to determine whether the student would benefit by returning to regular school or classes. A representative of the opportunity school, class or program who is familiar with the student's progress shall participate in the review, as shall the student's parent/guardian if he/she so desires. (Education Code 48637.3)

If a student is a habitual truant, irregular in attendance, or insubordinate or disorderly while assigned to an opportunity school, class or program, the Superintendent or designee may refer the student to a school review board in the county. (Education Code 48638)

(cf. 5112.1 - Absences and Excuses)

(cf. 5113 - Truancy)

(cf. 5131 - Conduct)

(cf. 5144 - Discipline)

(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities))

Regulation ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: January 16, 2001 Alhambra, California