The responsibility for educational success involves the school staff, families, and students. With the cooperation of all persons, it will be possible to maintain an environment that is safe, orderly, and fosters learning. Everyone in the community needs to understand their responsibilities to observe the regulations contained in the guidelines.

Students have a responsibility to:

1. Take pride and ownership in their learning journey.

2. Attend school regularly, arrive on time to school and class, and be prepared to learn.

3. Conduct themselves properly in ISD buildings, on campus, on vehicles/buses, or at any ISD related activity.

4. Respect the rights and feelings of fellow students, families, staff, and visitors.

5. Respect the materials, equipment, and property of ISD.

Families have a responsibility to:

1. Provide affection for the child and allow each child to be an important member of the family.

2. See that their child attends school regularly and on time; notify school/residential of absences. Provide an atmosphere suited for learning and the development of good study habits.

3. Take care of your child's health and personal cleanliness and keep your child home if sick to prevent spread of illness to other students and staff.

4. Cooperate with school personnel and community agencies in solving student-related problems, this includes picking them up when they are hurt or sick.

5. Keep your family contact information (address, phone, email) up to date with the department secretary and in Skyward as soon as a change has occurred to ensure communication is possible between home and school.

6. Any concerns or questions should be addressed through the child’s classroom teacher, families may ask for a meeting to address academic or social/emotional concerns about the child.

7. Please access our school website at www.deafhoosiers.com for all up-to-date information.

Education & Residential Staff Members have a responsibility to:

1. Provide a positive atmosphere for learning and teaching; and continually build relationships with each student.

2. Help students realize that as individuals they are important and a valued part of the learning community.

3. Teach responsible behavior and what is expected of them.

4. Maintain communication between home and school; and seek conferences with students, parents, and other school personnel in an effort to understand and resolve learning/behavior challenges.

5. In addition to teacher and staff communications, the principal will send a department newsletter through Skyward on a weekly basis. The newsletter includes upcoming dates, events, and school news. Please check Skyward on a regular basis.

6. Always demonstrate respectful conduct and be a role model for our students.

Middle & High School