What proof is required to support my hardship request?

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#1 Medical Considerations

For the student - A note from a doctor must be submitted with the reasons why the student missed school and why the student's illness/accident caused the student to begin failing classes. Along with the doctor's note, documentation is required showing that the student was making adequate progress before the illness, accident, etc. This should be in the form of statements from teachers, an interim report card, etc. If the student was capable of making up work and simply failed to do so, causing them to fail classes, a hardship will not be granted.

For the parent - A note from a doctor must be submitted with the reasons why the parent is unable to drive.



#2 Work Related Considerations

For the student - there is no hardship consideration given to a student based solely on the student's desire to earn additional income.

For the family - a copy of the student's earnings statement must be submitted with the hardship. A written statement from the parent stating the parents' yearly income and a list of household bills with the average monthly cost of each is also required. We DO NOT require an official earnings statement from the parents, simply a written statement. The WCPSS does reserve the right to confirm the accuracy of any documentation before granting a hardship. For this consideration, the student must still show that there is no other means of transportation to and from his/her job. If there is public transportation, the hardship will be denied.



#3 Exceptional Children Considerations

A statement from the student's IEP team should accompany the hardship. The statement must confirm that the student is unable to make progress toward obtaining a high school diploma. Simply including a copy of the student's IEP is not sufficient documentation unless it states that the student is unable to make progress toward obtaining a high school diploma.



#4 Other Considerations

This consideration will be dealt with on an as-needed basis.