Carondelet High School affirms that students, parents and teachers cooperate in providing an education to all students at Carondelet. As found in our philosophy statement: "We believe in the dignity of the individual, the value of diversity..." and where each student is given the opportunity to receive a quality Catholic education in a caring environment. Carondelet recognizes that students with diagnosed needs may be in need of additional support to have equitable and reasonable opportunity for success.

The Educational Resource Program is open to all students who may need extra academic support, (as deemed necessary by the Admissions Advisor, Academic Advisor, and the Resource Specialist) and to students who have a documented disabilities. The Resource Specialist oversees the program, with assistance from the Educational Resource Tutor in providing students with alternative methods of accessing the curriculum, collaborating with faculty/staff on behalf of the students, along with designing and implementing a Plan for Educational Adaptations for students with documented disabilities.

Plan for Educational Adaptations

Educational Resource Program supports a student to become an advocate for her education and needs. When a documented disability is identified, appropriate Carondelet faculty/staff will be provided with a Plan for Educational Adaptations. This plan is created and implemented at the beginning of each school year to best serve the student’s educational needs for that year. The appropriate teachers are confidentially notified at the start of each semester. A formal current copy of the plan is maintained by the Resource Specialist and a current copy is on file with the students Academic Advisor. The plan includes reasonable accommodations for the student in the classroom environment, through instructional methods, and for classroom testing.
Plan for Educational Adaptations

Documentation Requirements

In order for a student to receive a Plan for Educational Adaptations, she must have an assessment within the last three years, that confirms a disability in accordance to the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (stated in DSM IV form if through private assessment.)

http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/document.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/limitations.html

Assessments for a learning disability can either be through the Mount Diablo Unified School District, or through a private licensed assessor. The Resource Specialist will be able to help with the scheduling for testing through Mount Diablo Unified School District.

Carondelet Learning Disabilities Policy

For a student to receive an Educational Adaptations Plan, an understanding and agreement of our Educational Resource Policy is necessary.

Extended Time for Standardized Testing

Students who want to apply for extended time for PSAT//SAT/AP/ACT, need to complete a "Student Eligibility Form" that is available from the resource specialist. View the deadlines for application for extended time.