Expectant/Young Parents at SCHS

 

 

Expectant or Young Parents at SCHS

South Central High School strives to be a supportive program/environment for expectant mothers and young parents. A Student Support Plan for expectant parents/young parents will be completed. Support will be determined on an individual basis, involving a team decision. Possible team members may include principal, school social worker, counselor, teachers, parents/guardians and the student.

Parenting Options at SCHS:

1.    Parenting Leave: this would be discussed at the Student Support Meeting, giving parents a chance to take a specific amount of time off for medical needs surrounding pregnancy, birth, healing and bonding.

2.    Infants at School:

The Nest Program allows students to bring their infant to school until the infant reaches 6 months old. Bringing your baby to school and using The Nest Program is a privilege.

Parents are the caregiver for the child in the school setting, as we do not provide daycare services. The intent is to ease the return to school once becoming a parent. This will also allow parents to bond and attach with their infants.

Both male and female students can request to bring their infant to school.

A private changing area and a private feeding area will be available. Parents will be expected to bring their baby into the classroom the remainder of the day.

Be aware that bringing your baby into the school could expose them to different illnesses. We depend on parents to make appropriate choices in keeping their babies safe and cared for while at school. We recommend you check with your baby’s medical provider before bringing them to school. If your own child is not feeling well and could make others sick, please keep them home.

**The Nest will be available during the regular school year, not during summer school.