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FAMILY RESOURCES & FORMS
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Homelessness: Displaced Students & Families
Youth Experiencing Homelessness - English
Youth Experiencing Homelessness - Spanish
The McKinney-Vento Definition of Homeless Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (per Title IX, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act) defines homeless as follows: The term "homeless children and youths"-- (A) means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (within the meaning of section 103(a)(1)); and (B) includes-- (i) children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals;* (ii) children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (within the meaning of section 103(a)(2)(C)); (iii) children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and (iv) migratory children (as such term is defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (iii). *Per Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act, "awaiting foster care placement" was removed from the definition of homeless on December 10, 2016; the only exception to his removal is that "covered states" have until December 10, 2017, to remove "awaiting foster care placement" from their definition of homeless.
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School Uniforms
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Available Resources
Cresthaven Academy Charter School fosters a culture of empowerment and independence for staff, scholars, and families. Whenever possible, necessary forms and documents will be provided in both English and Spanish, sent home in scholars’ backpacks, mailed to families’ home addresses, and posted here on our website. Please click on any category below to see available resources, and be sure to check back periodically for any updates.
Mental Health & Addiction Services
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Assessment Notifications
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Breakfast & Lunch Menus
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Code of Conduct
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ESSER ARP Use of Funds
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Food Pantries
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Gifted and Talented
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HIB Policy
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LEA Plan for Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs
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LEA Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Service
Please see LEA Plans for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service below. If you'd like to provide feedback, you may do so using the link provided.
LEA Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service
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LEAD Water Testing
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School Meals Forms & Information
2024-25 Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals
Solicitud Para Familias de Comidas Gratis o a Precio Reducido Para el Año 2024-2025
SHARING INFORMATION WITH MEDICAID or NJ FAMILYCARE
COMPARTIENDO INFORMACIÓN CON MEDICAID o NJ FAMILYCARE
Free & Reduced Meals Program FAQ for Parents
Preguntas Frecuentes Para Padres Sobre el Programa de Comidas Gratis y a Precio Reducido
School Meals Information for Parents
Special Dietary Needs Procedures
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 2022 (English & Spanish)
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Sharing Information for Health Care Forms
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Technology Forms (Formularios de Tecnología)
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Wellness Policy