Appeals Procedure
Appealing for High Ability Program Admission
If a student does not qualify for the High Ability program, a student, parent, teacher, or administrator may appeal a placement decision on their behalf. Requests must be made within the first two school weeks following parent notification. The concerned individual, or petitioner, must submit a Request for Appeal form to the district High Ability Coordinator that includes the name of the student, the program under consideration, and the reasons for appealing the decision.
An appeal does not re-evaluate student data already considered in the initial identification process. The purpose of the appeal is to bring new information to the attention of the committee that demonstrates the student's superior academic/thinking skills and could lead to a different decision.
Request an Appeal
If you'd like to request an appeal, simply send this form and documentation to Ms. Jennifer Luce:
Jennifer Luce
High Ability Coordinator
Hamilton Heights School Corporation
410 W. Main St., PO Box 469
Arcadia, IN 46030
Examples of Appeal Information
Results of the Appeal
The appeal committee will review the information provided and make a thoughtful decision on a case-by-case basis that is in the best interest of the student. Parents will receive written notification of the decision within one week of the committee’s meeting date.