HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM

HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM is a Title I public school that is part of the HIGHLANDS school district, located in SEBRING, FL with about 16 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM is a specialized educational service provided by the Highlands County School District in Sebring, Florida. Unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar school, this program is designed to provide continuity of instruction for K-12 students who are unable to attend their regular school setting due to a medically documented physical or psychiatric condition. The program serves as a critical bridge, ensuring that students do not fall behind academically while they are recovering from illness, surgery, or undergoing medical treatments that necessitate an extended absence from the classroom.

The primary goal of the program is to maintain the student’s connection to their home school curriculum through personalized, flexible instruction. Certified teachers work closely with the student’s home school to align coursework, assignments, and testing, ensuring that the student meets state standards despite their inability to be physically present in a traditional school environment. By providing this tailored academic support, the HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM helps mitigate the social and educational disruption of medical absences, allowing students to remain on track for grade-level promotion and graduation.

For more information, contact HIGHLANDS COUNTY HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND PROGRAM at (863) 471-5555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.