WHAT IS HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL SERVICE?

 Homebound/Hospital service is an instructional and/or supportive service provided by the school system to a student in his/her home, in a convalescent home, in a hospital, or other location.

 HOW DOES A CHILD QUALIFY?

Any student with a physical or health impairment which, in the opinion of professional personnel licensed by the Board of Healing Arts, will cause an absence from school for more than two consecutive weeks can qualify for homebound services if approved by the school system.

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES?

1. Obtain a Request for Homebound Services packet from the Homebound Coordinator (Brian Cinnamon) at the Palmer Center.
   
2. Take the request form to the attending physician for completion and signature.
3. Bring the fully completed form back to the Homebound Coordinator (Brian Cinnamon) at the Palmer Center, 1609 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport 37664, or  fax 378-2152.  (This form can be mailed; however, this may slow the process.)
4. After the homebound request form has been received, it will be reviewed for approval.
5. The approval process may require additional information from parents or physician.  A meeting between parents and school personnel may be required prior to approval. If approved, a homebound teacher will be assigned to the student.
6. Typically, the homebound instructor will contact the parents within one to two days for the first appointment.