MISSION AND GOALS

 

The Living Well College Mission is: That Fredericksburg will be affirmatively changed due to the efforts of the highly productive LW College students, and that students lives will be affirmatively changed by serving their community and continuing their education. 

 

Living Well College is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 by a group of dedicated individuals in Austin.  It is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by an Executive Director.  To accomplish it’s mission, The College’s goals are:

 

• To provide a wide variety of growth opportunities for people with developmental disabilities, which facilitates their participation in the community.
• To develop programs and initiatives, which foster a more inclusive community climate.
• To provide support programs for persons with developmental disabilities, their families and the community.
• To promote awareness of the capabilities of persons with disabilities.

 

CURRICULUM

 

The Living Well College programs and curriculum have been developed to educate and empower people to make a positive impact on the community.  All LW College for Living classes and programs has been designed to facilitate meaningful, productive, and beneficial community participation for people with developmental disabilities.  Individual student need and real life application is the criteria on which all courses and programs are based.  Demand and enrollment could affect class and program availability.

 

NEW STUDENT INFORMATION

Socially appropriate behavior suitable for a community setting is mandatory.  Admittance will be determined by our ability to meet the individual needs of a student.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Courses can be combined to create a block.  Transportation to, from and between courses can be arranged in advance by contacting Cathy.  Transportation will be limited so plan ahead.

 

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

 

A small school requires active support from parents and family.  Families are encouraged to communicate with the teachers on a regular basis regarding student progress.  Families are also encouraged to visit Living Well College and observe class activities without any prior notice.  Living Well College will have special events, field trips and parties that families will be encouraged to assist with.

REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION

 

An annual Registration fee of $25.00 is due annually by June 1^st. 

 

Living Well College has three semesters, Fall, Spring and Summer.  Each semester, students may enroll in courses of their choice.  Tuition and fees must be paid prior to course start.  Scholarships may be available.  Check with the office to find out what scholarships are available each semester.  An ‘Agreement to assume all risk of injury, Emergency Medical Release, Liability Waiver and Covenant not to Sue’ must be signed prior to enrollment in any course or function with Living Well College and annually thereafter.  A Student will be admitted when all enrollment forms have been completed; the tuition, fees and registration have been paid. 

 

New Students will have a six-week probationary period.  During that time, the Student or Living Well College may withdraw the student.  The unused portion of any tuition paid will be fully refunded to the student. 

 

PAYMENT POLICY

 

Tuition payments are due prior to the start of courses each semester.  No student will be admitted to class if there are outstanding fees due.  It is preferable that all fees by paid by check, bank draft or money order made payable to Living Well College, which may be mailed to Living Well College, or may be given to the Executive Director.  Cash payments must be given to the Executive Director or a board member and you MUST receive a signed receipt at the time of payment.

 

There will be a $25.00 fee assessed for returned checks.  If any two checks are returned to Living Well College because of insufficient funds, Living Well College will no longer accept personal checks from you.

 

Every effort is made to keep tuition and registration fees at a minimum while maintaining a quality program.  Living Well College is a non-profit organization and will actively seek scholarships and donations to offset the tuition prices.  Fundraisers will also be planned.

 

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION

 

Prior to course start, each Student will receive a course schedule outlining course start and stop times.  Students should be dropped off and picked up promptly to class to ensure that all students have get the most out of their courses, and to show the community student dedication when volunteering or exploring in the community.  Please call the office at (830) 990-4799 if students will be late or unable to attend a class.  Students may be dropped from a course if they are habitually late or not picked up on time.

 

Participation is an essential part of the Living Well College curriculum.  The more students put into their studies the more they will benefit from them.  Student awards will be given annually to recognize student talents, achievements and improvements!

DRESS CODE

 

Students should dress in a manner that will bring respect to Living Well College and it’s students.  Appropriate dress includes:

Shorts no shorter than 3 inches above the knee

          No tank tops

          Tennis shoes must be worn for Physical Excellence course

          No rips or cuts in clothes

          No bad words or images on clothing

Faculty will have the final say regarding appropriate clothing.  Faculty has the right to send students home to change their clothes.

 

DISMISSAL

 

Living Well College reserves the right to dismiss a student for the following:

 

1.     Serious and/or habitual behavior problems such as, but not limited to:

a.     Aggressiveness

b.     Foul Language

c.      Destructive Behavior

2.     Nonpayment of Tuition and/or fees

3.     Prolonged Un-excused absences

 

The following is the Procedure for Dismissal due to Aggressiveness and/or Destructive Behavior:

 

1.     First Offense: Student will be separated from the class to compose their   behavior.

2.     Second Offense: A Conference will be held to discuss the student’s behavior and to set into place a plan to modify the negative behavior.

3.     Third Offense: Student will be suspended from Living Well College for two days.

4.     Fourth Offense: Student will be withdrawn from Living Well College.

 

The following is the procedure for dismissal due to nonpayment of tuition and/or fees:

 

1.     Students and family will be notified of past due status.

2.     If students and/or family have not paid fees due or contacted the Executive Director to make special arrangements, the student will be dropped from their registered courses, one week after courses start.

 

ILLNESS

 

Students must not be brought to Living Well College if they are ill.  Students will be sent home immediately if signs of illness occur during the day. 

 

For the health of all the students, please use the following guidelines:

 

1.     Fever: anything over 100 degrees.  Students should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to class.

2.     Colds: If the student is apparently ill and unable to participate comfortably in class activities they should stay home to recuperate.

3.     Communicable diseases: Students and/or families should report any exposure to communicable diseases to the Executive Director in order to alert the other students.  If a student contracts a communicable disease, his or her admission or readmission will be allowed only upon approval by the Director and upon receipt of a written note from a physician.

We ask that students be free of diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours prior to attending class.

 

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

In case of accident or illness, Living Well College will determine whether the illness or injury requires immediate attention of a physician.  If so, Living Well College will (1) Contact emergency medical services or take the student to the nearest emergency room; (2) Give the student first-aid treatment of CPR when needed; (3) Contact the physician identified in the student’s record; and (4) Contact the Students parent of other listed emergency contact.  The student and/or family is responsible for providing Living Well College with the correct information regarding the student’s doctor and the names and phone numbers of other adults to contact in the event a parent cannot be reached.

 

MEDICATIONS

 

It is preferred that student’s take all needed medications at home.  If student’s must take medication during course hours: Prescription medications must be in the original container, labeled with the student’s name, date, directions and the physician’s name.  Non-prescription medications must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name, date, dosage and if applicable guardian’s name.  Students must be able to self-administer the medication.  If student has a guardian, guardian must sign a note stating what medication and when student is to take it.

 

PROCEDURE FOR GRIEVANCES

 

Living Well College will do it’s best to accommodate students and offer high quality courses and programs.  In the event that a student or family member has a complaint, Living Well College asks the student and/or family to discuss the matter first with the teacher.  If not satisfactorily settled, then the Executive Director should be contacted. If the matter is still not satisfactorily settled, it will be referred to the School Board.

Contact information:

Executive Director: Cathy Jeffrey      (830) 990-4799

Board Members:  Melissa Hughes     (830) 990-9852

                             Kate Murray         (830) 990-2228    

                             Ann Shafer           (830) 990-2507

                             Gayle Long           (830) 990-9688

Or in writing to Living Well College, 403 W. Schubert St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624