Parent and Student Resources

For information about school policies and procedures, please read our Student Handbook.

Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement

Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. In most cases, the services required by a student with disabilities can be provided at Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio. In some cases, a student’s individual needs require that they be placed at different program or location as determined by an IEP or Section 504 team.

• Parents Right to Know Title I Requirements

• Academy Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Policy

• Engage Ohio Parent Flyer

• Seclusion, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

• Parental Right to Request Teacher Qualifications

There are many programs available for missing children. Below are several links to resources you can use to learn more about programs available and preventive measure you can take to protect your children.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

• Missing Children
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Child Safety & Prevention
• Victim & Family Support
• Law Enforcement Training

Resources for Parents

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® knows children face risks every day. That is why NCMEC provides resources to families to help keep their children safer. NCMEC knows teaching children about safety works. Take a look at the resources below to learn more about how to keep your children safer. 

• Child ID Resources – learn about how to prepare a Child ID for your children in the event they are missing. One of the most important pieces of this kit is an up-to-date, good quality photo.
• If your child is missing – learn what to do if your child is missing. NCMEC recommends you immediately call your local law enforcement agency and then call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
• Child safety and prevention – NCMEC provides safety and prevention resources for families and professionals focusing on abduction, exploitation and Internet safety.

AMBER Alert

The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee and its member organizations are committed to a statewide approach to the emergency alert programs through coordination of resources, information sharing, and training. The committee is dedicated to ensuring the most timely and efficient notification to law enforcement, emergency alert partners, and the public. Its purpose is to help increase the chance for a safe recovery of the victims of abduction or other life-threatening
situations, when administering the AMBER Alert, Endangered Missing Child Alert, Endangered Missing Adult Alert, and the Ohio Blue Alert programs.

The Amber Alert Plan was launched in Ohio on January 1, 2003.

Suicide Prevention 988 Statement

Beginning on July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) will transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and their family members, will be able to call, chat, or text the 988 number in order to reach a trained counselor who can offer help and support.

 PowerPoint Presentation (ohio.gov)

Links to Community Toolkit to help with 988 messaging and communication planning: 

• Ohio 988 Fact Sheet: 988-what-you-need-to-know.pdf (ohio.gov)
• Ohio 988 FAQ: 988-FAQ.pdf (ohio.gov)
• When to call 911/When to call 988: 988vs911.pdf (ohio.gov)
• Local Partner toolkit: 988 Partner Toolkit | SAMHSA
• 988 Key Messages: 988 Key Messages | SAMHSA
• Ohio’s 988 Lifeline Providers Map: PrimaryCoverageNSPL.pdf (ohio.gov)