In
considering applications, we assess candidates' specific disabilities
and abilities as well as their levels of academic, intellectual, speech
& language, and social/behavioral/emotional functioning to determine
whether they will benefit from our program. Accotink Alternative considers
students who require learning, speech/language, and/or emotional support
for admission.
Step
1: Information Needed to Apply
Please submit the following information on the student:
" Current IEP or IIP
" Current Assessment & Evaluation Reports
" Recent Report Cards
" Standardized Testing Results
" Transcripts
" Any other relevant information
The Admissions
Team will review this information and either request an interview
or provide referrals to other more appropriate schools in the area.
Step 2: Interview
The Admissions Team, applying student, family and referring agents
discuss the Accotink Alternative program and how we might address
the student's needs. Following the interview, the Admissions Team
will either schedule a two-day visit for the student or provide referrals
to other more appropriate schools in the area.
Step 3: Two-Day
Visit
The applying student is paired with a peer while visiting classes
similar to the ones s/he would be taking. Parents are also invited
to observe classes and talk with teachers. Teachers are asked gauge
the student's academic strengths, learning styles and potential for
a "goodness of fit" within our educational setting. Following
the visit, the Admissions Team will invite the student to enroll in
our program or provide referrals to other more appropriate schools
in the area.
Step 4: Final
Decision
