Students are expected to attend school in compliance with the Appleton Area School District’s attendance and tardiness policies until delivery unless medical complications arise. A verification from the student’s physician must be provided for extended absences. Prior to providing homebound instruction, a PI-2217 Physician’s Statement must be completed and on file. The student’s health status will be reviewed by the Teen Parents Services Contact with input from the student, parent, school nurse, physician and/or other appropriate school staff.

If homebound services are determined to be part of the Educational Service Plan, the homebound teacher will bring assignments provided by the student’s current instructor(s) to the student in his/her home or an alternative site and provide educational assistance. The student is expected to complete the school work in a timely manner and the homebound teacher will return the assignments to the current instructor for assessment and credit. Students are required to return to classes as soon as medically determined following the delivery. The Educational Service Plan will be reviewed and modified, if needed.

The Teen Parent Services Contact facilitates support services. Students are encouraged to share concerns and questions in a safe, supportive, and confidential setting.

The Teen Parents Services Contact will also provide information about community resources, guest speakers from various agencies, and appropriate literature. Some pertinent meetings may occur during regularly scheduled classes; teen parents are encouraged to participate in these informative activities, and are excused from their classes. The teen parent is responsible for making up any missed assignments.

Days may be scheduled periodically during the school year for students to bring their children to school for an infant/toddler lab. Developmental milestones of the child will be observed through various activities.

The school nurse, school social worker, Teen Parents Services Contact, and/or guest speakers will facilitate the lab. For health and safety reasons, infants must be 6 weeks or older to participate and students are required to come directly to the designated room with their child(ren).