5130 - WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFER FROM SCHOOL
Withdrawal
Both State law and Board policy require that before a student sixteen to eighteen (16 to 18) may withdraw, the principal is to conduct an exit interview with the student and his/her parents. Prior to the interview, the student and his/her parents are to be notified of the following:
The exit interview will include a determination of whether or not the student is withdrawing for reason of financial hardship. (IC 20-33-2-9 and 28.5
If the determination is made that the withdrawal is not due to financial hardship, that the Bureau of Motor vehicles will be notified.
The principal shall be present at the meeting and may also arrange to have the student's counselor, one (1) or more of the student's teachers, and a member of the staff who has personal knowledge of the student's experience in the school participate in the meeting.
During the interview, before sharing their ideas as to the causes, staff should ask the student/parents what they think are the reasons the student wants to withdraw from school.
If the situation appears to be one in which there is a willingness to explore means of eliminating or ameliorating some of the main factors, a plan should be developed with the student/parents whereby such exploration can take place. The plan should be pursued until either the student decides to stay in school or s/he insists upon withdrawing.
If there appears to be no willingness to participate in such an exploration, the student should be asked what s/he thinks will be some of the short-term and long-range consequences of living in the adult world without a high school education. If there seems to be little or no concern or understanding, they should be informed of the notification requirement to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the need for an employment certificate.
Should the situation reach the point that both the student and the parents insist on withdrawal, the principal must also consent to the withdrawal. Acknowledgement/Consent Form 5130 F4 should be completed and arrangements made for the student's withdrawal using, to the extent possible, a similar procedure to that described below for a student transfer from the Corporation. During the interview, the principal must ascertain whether or not the withdrawal is due to financial hardship. If it is not, and the principal concurs with the withdrawal, s/he shall send the student's name to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If the withdrawal is due to financial hardship, the principal and the staff should explore with the student and his/her parents possible ways to alleviate the financial burden so the student can continue his/her education either at the high school or at in alternative setting.
Should the situation be such that the student insists on withdrawing but the parents will not acquiesce, the student may not withdraw from school until s/he is eighteen (18) years of age.
Transfer Out of the Corporation
Upon notification by the parent that a student is transferring out of the Corporation, the school shall use a procedure that ensures the items on the appropriate Check-Out Form 5130 F1, Form 5130 F2, or Form 5130 F3 are properly completed.
A parent signs the necessary release forms and a copy is placed in the student's cumulative record.
The student's name is taken off the class list, and a memo is sent to appropriate personnel notifying them of the transfer.
The student's cumulative record is completed by teachers and counselors and sent to the principal.
The principal arranges for the proper delivery of the student's records to the receiving school as specified in AG 8330.
In the case of a special education student, the Director of Student Support Services shall also be notified of the transfer, date of transfer, and the receiving school or agency.
If the student transfers when school is not in session, the building principal shall complete the process as soon as possible.