## Table of Contents

School Hours and Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 4 Description of the Facility ................................................................................................................................ 5 School Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Description/History of ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction to Rivermont Schools .................................................................................................................. 8 Philosophy ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Goals ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Curriculum Philosophy .................................................................................................................................... 9 School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports ......................................................................... 10 School-Wide Matrix ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Orientation ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Withdrawal, Transfers, Suspensions and Expulsions ................................................................................... 12 Student Charges ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Program Description ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Elementary School ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Middle School ................................................................................................................................................ 15 High School ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Diplomas ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 Applied Studies Diploma ............................................................................................................................... 16 Certificate of Completion ............................................................................................................................... 16 Virtual Learning: Grades 6-12 ...................................................................................................................... 16 Transitions ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Secondary Transitions .................................................................................................................................. 16 Referrals to the Children’s Protective Services ............................................................................................. 17 Structured Behavioral Interventions .............................................................................................................. 17 Points and Levels System ............................................................................................................................. 18 ABA Behavioral Interventions ....................................................................................................................... 18 Explanation of Behavior Management Methods ........................................................................................... 19 Explanation of Physical Prompting ................................................................................................................ 19 Time-Out / Seclusion / Therapeutic Restraint ............................................................................................... 19 Prohibited Actions ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Standardized Testing Program ..................................................................................................................... 22 Standards of Learning ................................................................................................................................... 22 Student Participation and Accommodations ................................................................................................. 22 Grades and Reporting ................................................................................................................................... 22 Development and/or Revision of Individualized Education Plan and/or Individualized Instruction Plan ....... 23 IEP Progress Reporting ................................................................................................................................ 23 Notification of Rights Regarding Student Scholastic Records ...................................................................... 23 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Student Administrative Record ...................................................................................................................... 24

22 22 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK