Entry Procedures

After completion and submittal of the Parent Program application, students generally will follow this procedure, which will be reviewed by the campus STAT process:

1. The student makes an appointment for an interview with a program case manager, at which time program guidelines are explained and various required forms are completed.
2. Students may register for academic evaluation exams which are conducted either on home campuses or at Spring Branch School of Choice if they desire entry into other programs at SBSOC
3. Students and home campuses will be notified of acceptance into the Parenting program.
4. If the student chooses to attend SBSOC, appropriate steps are taken for transferring from the home campus. Students at SWHS and NHS may take the Parenting class at their home campus where both a Parenting teacher and Caseworker are located on site. Following the initial parenting course, students take sequential courses in nutrition, child development, and other related subjects. In addition, students have the opportunity to receive occupational training and job placement assistance. Students may apply for admission at any time during the year, when the need becomes known. Acceptance into the Parenting Program is determined by need, time of application, and available space, particularly with regard to child care. Every effort is made to accommodate the needs of all students.

Entry Into the Program

Student parents, both female and male, enrolled In an SBISD secondary school are qualified to receive program services and may obtain information and an application blank from home school counselors or a caseworker affiliated with the program. Parenting classes are offered at all senior high schools and SBEC Caseworkers are located at SBEC.

NHS and SWHS campuses and assist eligible students at MHS and SHS as well as those at middle school campuses. If desired, students and/or their parents may contact the School-Age Parent Program directly to Initiate entry procedures into the program.