Our classes
Our Special Education Unit at St Johns Park High School supports students with mild or moderate intellectual disability. Our specialised support classes have fewer students than regular classes with each having a classroom teacher and school learning support officer. We have 4 support classes that include:
- IO classes - Students with intellectually moderate disability
- IM classes - Students with intellectually mild disability
Students in our Special Education Unit have the opportunity to participate in the school and community activities. Students attend athletics and swimming carnivals and participate in some elective mainstream classes such as art, music, science and sport with the assistance of learning support officers.
Placements and review
Applications for placement are through the Access Request process. An Access Request is arranged by the school learning and support team at the local public school, but can also be organised through the local Educational Services team if a child is not yet enrolled. Teams can be contacted on 131 536.
Personalised learning for every student
Class teachers in consultation with parents and carers and allied health professionals where appropriate, are responsible for planning personalised learning and support for each student. Teachers work with parents, carers and students to monitor progress toward student goals and maintain regular contact with families.
Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)
The ASTP supports eligible students who need transport assistance because of the nature of the student’s disability and the circumstances of the family. Families will be provde with information on these schemes.
To be eligible for ASTP, you must meet the criteria which can be found on the Department of Educations’ website - found at this link.
Programs to support student growth
Our Special Education students are provided with a variety of activities. These include:
