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The following are public notices that are required by either federal, state, or city legislation for broad public dissemination:

Child Find Policy

The School supports and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, procedures and policies regarding the School’s child find responsibilities. The School will conduct all child find activities for students with disabilities or suspected disabilities who are enrolled in the School (its geographical area) so that they are appropriately located, identified and referred for evaluation. Parents or guardians have the right to review their child’s records and refuse permission to release information (except as required by, or permitted by, law to be released).

Pursuant to Ohio law, the School is required to perform the same child find duties as city, local, exempted village school districts, and will endeavor to adhere to its responsibilities in a manner that does not duplicate the duties of the city, local, or exempted village school districts.

A Child Find Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the geographic area covered by the identification activity before any major identification activity.

See the Child Find Notice below (Legal references: 20 USC § 1412 et seq.; OAC 3301-51-03):

In accordance with Federal Regulations, Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act, Child Find Identification (34 CFR section 300.125, 300.451), Rule 3301-51-03(A) and (B) of the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities, this is notification that Focus Learning Academy, has a Child Find Policy for identifying, locating and evaluating all students with disabilities or suspected disabilities (grades nine through twelve) attending the district and in the geographical region who have a disability regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services. Parents and others may contact Kathy Williams at (614) 269-0150 x2103 for further information or to request identification or other services.

Credit Flexibility Plans

Equal Educational Opportunities Statement

All students attending the the Focus family of schools will have equal educational opportunities. Students have the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, marital status, pregnancy, age or disability, in all decisions affecting admissions; membership in school-sponsored organizations, clubs or activities; access to facilities, academic evaluations or any other aspect of school-sponsored activities. Any limitations with regard to participation in a school-sponsored activity are based on criteria reasonably related to that specific activity.

For Equal Educational Opportunities Statement questions or concerns, please contact:

Kathy Williams
Title IX 504 Coordinator
(614) 269-0150 x2103

Javar Godfrey
Title IX 504 Assistant Coordinator
(614) 322-7996 x2177

Public School Choice

Notice of Public School Choice for Community Schools:

Public Notice of Career-Technical Course Offerings 2010-2011 Academic Year

The Focus schools of Columbus will offer the following career-technical courses this upcoming academic year. Career Based Intervention (CBI) – work-based learning opportunities to help students improve academic competence. Computer Skills and Keyboarding – designed to introduce students to the basics of computers and their use. Office XP and Business Foundations – gives students an introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite. Office Technology and Web Design – students learn about the latest trends in technology for the business environment. Please call 614-322-7269 for more information.

Appeared in: The Columbus Dispatch on Saturday, 06/12/2010

Supplemental Educational Services (SES)

Interested in free tutoring for your child? Please see the following documents for more information:

For Supplemental Educational Services (SES) questions or concerns, please contact:

Kerry Hill
(614) 545-2000
Focus Southwest

Shavellory Roundtree
(614) 269-0150
Focus East

Sarah DeLong
(614) 310-0430
Focus North High School

Julie Nelson Slagle, Ph.D.
(614) 545-2000
SES Coordinator at Focus