In order to provide a continuity of program for students who are placed on an adapted or alternative program during the previous year, as well as to inform parents of educational decisions made in regard to their children, the following procedures shall be followed regarding the transfer of students from one school to another.

Where a student is being transferred to a school outside of the Creighton School Division, the Principal shall, on or before May 31, arrange for a conference between appropriate personnel from the Creighton School Division and the receiving school. Such a conference will enable the Creighton Community School to provide the receiving school with complete and detailed information regarding adapted or alternative programs which the transfer student has been involved in during the previous year. The Creighton Community School will also provide the receiving school with appropriate documentation of such programs. Similar procedures would be followed for students transferring during the year.

In the case of a student being transferred to a school outside of the Creighton School Division, the Principal shall ensure that a detailed letter is sent to the receiving principal via the postal service, by facsimile, or by email. A copy of this letter shall also be given to the parents of the student being transferred. The letter will provide a detailed description of program adaptations or alternative programs that the student has participated in during the previous year. This letter shall be sent to the receiving Principal in advance of the transfer, if possible.

BOARD APPROVED:

August 30, 2007

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