Reporting Abuse

Extended time for chapter tests and exams is offered to those students enrolled at Nazareth Academy who have an approved current (within two years) diagnostic report from a qualified professional on file indicating a learning disability/deficiency that merits this accommodation. This service must be renewed each year. Qualified students should meet with their counselor each fall, at which time they will be given a Release of Information to be signed by both student and parent/guardian. All teachers will be notified by the counselor upon receipt of this release, and students are asked to communicate with their teachers regarding this service. As always, students are encouraged to make an appointment to discuss this matter with their teachers so that the conversation can be conducted in a confidential manner. Extended time is defined as “time and a half”. If the class period time is not sufficient, the student is required to complete the test after school on the same day. Qualified students may choose not to use this service for all classes, depending on need, or they may decide to utilize this service only for exams. Teachers request notification prior to the test day if the student wishes extended time. Extended time for exams requires the student to begin the exam thirty minutes early prior to the test, or to remain thirty minutes after the exam. Some alteration of the exam schedule may be required. Students are asked to approach their teachers about exam needs prior to exam week. Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Reporting Abuse

School personnel, by state statute, are “mandated reporters” of any physical or sexual abuse or suspected physical or sexual abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services.

If the student is being abused by someone other than his/her parents/guardians, the police will be informed. If the parents/ guardians are the alleged perpetrators of abuse, the Department of Children and Family Services will be notified.