Dear Students and Parents of Central View Elementary,
Welcome to
I am really looking forward to working with each one of you to make this year the best one possible. I want you to have a positive experience at Central View. My hope is that you leave elementary school with the knowledge, social, and study skills to be successful in life.
The purpose of this handbook is to help you become acquainted with the procedures and policies at Central View. I am here to help you. Parents, feel free to call or visit. You are always welcome.
Sincerely,
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts
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Central View Faculty and Staff
Principal/Title I-Deborah Roberts Library-Sherry McCulley
Kindergarten-Jackie Howard Music-Shirley Acuff
First Grade-Mary Graham P. E.-William Harris
Second Grade-Esther Cash Guidance-Tony Lawson
Third Grade-Shelia Felton Teacher Assistants-Beverly Barlow,
Fourth Grade-Sandra Gentry RoseAnn Dodson, Debbie Mason, Patricia Sweet
Fifth Grade-Rebecca Durand Cafeteria-Cathy Vinson, Misty Williams
Speech-Anita Latham Secretary-Barbara Farley
Resource-Annette King Custodians-Traci Turner, Bill Wingo
Art-Germaine Bumbalough
2010-2011 School
Aug. 12 Student Registration
Aug. 16 First Day of School
Aug. 19 Open House ()
Sept. 6 Labor Day-School is Closed
Oct. 14-18 Fall Break-School is Closed
Nov. 2 Election Day-School is Closed
Nov. 24-26 Thanksgiving Holiday-School is Closed
Dec. 18 Dismiss for Christmas
Jan. 4 Schools Re-Open
Jan. 17 M. L. K. Day-School is Closed
Feb. 21 President’s Day-School is Closed
Mar. 17-21 Spring Break-School is Closed
Apr.22-25 Easter
May 25 Last Day of School
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
We believe...
v we have the responsibility to promote a high performing learning culture which includes all students and stakeholders.
v each child should be provided opportunities for achieving success in order to develop a positive self-image every day.
v each child should be provided opportunities to think creatively, make decisions, meet their individual needs, and be encouraged to reach his potential as a useful member of society.
v that our policies and procedures maintain a focus on achieving the school’s goals for student learning.
v to positively affect learning, each child has the responsibility to be properly equipped and present for every school day.
v each parent has the responsibility of insuring that students attend school every day, complete all homework assignments, and behave appropriately.
v a positive student-teacher relationship, the support of the community, and the necessary equipment and materials are the foundation of successful educational experiences.
v that our school engages in adequate and appropriate communication between students and all stakeholders.
v students should be prepared to become life-long learners.
v all resources should be utilized to positively affect student assessment results.
v we will continually assess student achievement and keep parents notified of progress in a variety of ways.
v all policies should provide a clear purpose and direction and hold high expectations for all students.
v our faculty will utilize research-based information and data to drive decisions.
v we shall continually collaborate, promote, review, and adjust all existing policies and include all stakeholders in the decision making process.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Each of the following goals must relate to the individual student's natural abilities, acquired proficiencies, needs, and interests.
1. GOAL: Our writing assessment score will increase by .2 by the end of the school year.
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RULES OF CONDUCT
Each student should:
1. Obey all teachers and adult staff members.
2. Always be on time.
3. Always help keep the school building and grounds clean.
4. Use proper language at all times. Curse words, unkind remarks to or about other
students, parents, teachers, or personnel are not allowed.
5. Always walk inside the school buildings unless participating in supervised physical education activities.
6. Never disturb other classrooms while walking in the halls.
7. Always get along with others. No fighting with other students is allowed. You
should report any fights or attempts to fight to a teacher.
8. Not chew gum at school.
9. Always dress appropriately for school. Clothing with obscene printing and
excessively short or tight shorts should not be worn to school. Hats are not to be
worn while in the school building. Males shall not wear earrings.
10. Not bring cell phones, radios, MP3s, hand held games, cd players, etc., or valuable personal items/toys to school unless requested by a teacher for special school activities.
11. Never bring weapons of any kind to school.
12. Not leave school premises without permission from the office.
13. Never damage or take school property or property that belongs to another.
14. Always respect other students and all adults. Bullying or verbal or physical
harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
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DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
for violations of school rules may be as follows:
For minor infractions (such as classroom disturbances, tardiness, failure to do assignments, etc.):
1. Counseling the student
2. Restricting activities
3. Requiring special assignments
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5. Behavior modification activities
6. Denial of class privileges
For infractions whose frequency or seriousness disrupts the learning climate of the school (such as continuation of items in the above, disruptive classroom behavior, cheating, truancy, etc.):
1. In-school suspension
2. Detention after school
3. Suspension from school sponsored activities
4. Suspension from riding the bus
5. Corporal punishment
For infractions that are directed against persons or property (such as bullying and verbal or physical harassment, fighting, vandalism, stealing, etc.):
1. Temporary removal from class
2. In-school suspension
3. Detention after school
4. Corporal punishment
5. Out-of-school suspension
For infractions that result in violence to another person or property or which pose a direct threat to the safety of others in the school (such as assault/battery, etc.):
1. Out-of-school suspension
2. Expulsion
3. Other action by the Board of Education
Note: Corporal punishment will be used only after other methods have been used and are unsuccessful. If parents object to the use of corporal punishment, such objection must be made in advance, in writing, to the principal of the school. The forms will be sent home on the first day of school and are also available in the office. The principal may suspend a pupil whose parents object to the use of corporal punishment when and if it is deemed necessary by the principal.
SCHOOL BUS POLICY
Any student wishing to ride a bus other than the student’s designated bus must have written parental permission and the approval of the principal or her designee. Written permission is also required from the parent about where a student is to get off the bus.
Balloons, glass containers, and other personal items that may obstruct the view of the bus driver may not be taken on the bus.
LOADING
1. Students must be at the designated bus area at the time the bus is scheduled to
arrive.
2. Students must stand a safe distance off the road while waiting for the bus.
3. Students should follow the Rules of Behavior while waiting for the bus.
RIDING
1. Students shall take seats promptly after boarding the bus. There are no reserved seats on school buses. Drivers may assign students to a seat.
Students are required to follow the bus driver's instructions. Bus passengers
must remain in their seats unless boarding or exiting a bus.
2. Students are not allowed to extend any part of their body outside the bus
windows.
3. In addition to the above, the following actions are prohibited:
- Smoking
- Disturbing the driver
- Littering
- Making loud or unnecessary noises
- Eating or drinking
- Bringing pets or weapons on a bus
- Transporting any other items which may endanger the health or safety of
other passengers.
UNLOADING
1. Students must walk. Running is prohibited.
2. Students should get off only at their designated stop.
3. Upon arrival at school in the morning, students must report directly to the gym.
4. Students will be assigned an area in the gym to report to upon arrival.
Everyone is expected to sit in their assigned areas.
5. The time between and should be used to read library books or
do other schoolwork.
6. At the appropriate time, students should go directly to the cafeteria for
breakfast. After completing breakfast, they should return immediately to their
assigned areas.
Children may be prohibited from riding the bus if these rules are not followed.
ATTENDANCE Absences The scholastic achievement attained by any student is directly related to his/her pattern of attendance. Parents, it is extremely important that your child be present every day possible. Absences shall be classified as excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or his/her designee. Excused absences shall include: Absences will be excused by a doctor’s note or a hand written note by the parent. The school will only accept 5 days of parent notes per year as excused. After five days of parent notes, only a doctor’s note will be excused. Excuse notes from parents should clearly state the reason that the student has been absent or tardy. When a student accumulates 3 unexcused absences an attendance letter is sent to the parents and the Supervisor of Attendance. If more unexcused absences continue, the parent may be called to a conference with the principal. When 10 unexcused absences are reached, a second letter is sent to the parents by the Supervisor of Attendance and parents may be called to a meeting with the Attendance and Discipline Committee. If unexcused absences continue then a referral will be made to the court. State law, TCA 49-6-3009, states that a parent or guardian whose child violates the mandatory attendance law commits a Class C misdemeanor and will be subject to 30 days incarceration and a $50 fine for each unexcused day. All missed class work or tests for excused absences may be made up provided the student makes the request immediately upon returning to school. Class work must be made up in a reasonable amount of time based upon the number of days absent. Principal and teacher will determine whether class work can be made up when absence is unexcused. Tardiness A tardy student is one who reports to school after the school day has begun at or checks out of school before If a student is tardy, a parent or guardian must accompany the student to the office to sign the student in. Tardies are excused only for illness or with a physician’s note. Chronic tardies will be considered an attendance problem. For Truancy purposes, time missed from school will be calculated and considered part of the student’s attendance record. Students will be referred to the Supervisor of Attendance and possible court referral for excessive tardiness.
STUDENT SCHEDULE
Students admitted to gym
Breakfast
Students dismissed to classroom
Students assemble in cafeteria for buses and parent pick-up
Do not drop children off before The school doors will be locked.
CHECK-OUTS/EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL
Students will be allowed to leave school for the same reasons that excused absences are granted. A parent or guardian must check the student out by signing the checkout sheet in the office. A student may be allowed to leave school early with someone other than a parent or guardian ONLY if that person's name is on the student information sheet in the office. The student must return a note stating the reason for the early dismissal from school the following day to have the absence excused. Do not interrupt the classroom. Your child will come to the office after leaving the classroom. Attendance for three (3) hours and sixteen (16) minutes will allow the student to be counted present for one day.
WITHDRAWALS
Students who plan to withdraw from school should notify school officials as soon as possible. Records will be transferred to the student's new school by mail upon receipt of a request for records by the new school. Before leaving
HOMEWORK
Home study is a necessary part of each student's educational program. Each student is expected to spend some time at home studying in addition to scheduled class instruction.
Parents can help improve their child's performance and assist in completing homework assignments in several ways. Some ideas are:
1. Support the teachers at
of homework.
2. Provide a good environment for the student to complete homework. There
should be plenty of room and time to study. In addition, a proper study
atmosphere should be quiet and free from distractions such as television.
3. Offer encouragement.
4. Be interested in your child's work, but do not do the assignment for the child.
5. Parents read to their child fifteen minutes each night.
Students can help to improve their home study habits. Students should:
1. Be sure that homework assignments are clearly understood. Ask your teacher
for help if you are unsure of an assignment.
2. Develop the habit of doing homework at the same time and place each day.
3. Have all materials and supplies at hand before beginning to work
4. Do not put off completing homework assignments until the last minute.
GRADING SYSTEM
93 - 100 A Outstanding
85 - 92 B Above Average U Unsatisfactory
75 - 84 C Average N Needs Improvement
70 - 74 D Below Average
0 - 69 F Unsatisfactory
An "I" on the report card denotes the grade as incomplete and must be made up before the next grading period.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be issued on the fifth school day following the end of each six-week grading period.
HONOR ROLL
Students who make the Honor Roll must have all A's or all A's and B's in the subjects of reading, math, language, spelling, social studies, science, health and writing.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Each child is required to participate in physical education unless a doctor's statement can be furnished. If your child needs to stay inside during recess, please send a note to the teacher. Three consecutive days is the maximum length of time that a child will be excused from recess without a doctor's statement. Students must participate in physical education activities in order to maintain an acceptable grade.
LIBRARY
All classes go to the library for a forty-five minute period at least one time each week. Students are allowed to go to the library at other times with permission of their teacher. Books may be checked out for one week. Students are encouraged to use the library to check out books and as a place to study. Therefore, excessive talking and play is not allowed since it might distract students from studies.
BOOKS
Students should be careful not to damage textbooks or library books. However, if school books happen to be damaged, parents will be asked to pay for repair or replacement.
WORKBOOK PRICES
At the beginning of each school year, students will be given a list of supplies they will need, as well as the amount of money needed to purchase workbooks.
Workbook fees should be paid as soon as possible after enrollment. Students who qualify for free or reduced price meals will not be required to purchase workbooks. They will be provided by the White County School System if a request for wavier of school fees has been signed by the parent or guardian. These are available from the school office.
VISITORS
All visitors must report to the school office upon entering the school building. Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time. However, to avoid interrupting classroom instruction, please make an appointment when possible.
ZERO TOLERANCE BEHAVIOR
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence, and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors will be subject to a suspension for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The director of schools shall have the authority to modify this suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis.
Zero tolerance acts are as follows:
Possesses a drug or dangerous weapon
Commits a battery on a teacher or other employee of the school
DRESS CODE
Students shall dress and groom in a clean, neat, and modest manner so as not to distract or interfere with the educational process or operation of the school. The following shall not be worn to school:
-Flip-flops (sandals are allowed, but flip-flops are not)
-Clothing with suggestive slogans, obscene captions, pictures or advertisements for tobacco or alcoholic product
-Form fitting or body revealing clothing
-Saggy and/or baggy pants –Pant length must not drag the floor
-Spaghetti straps, bare midriff, halters, fishnet or tank tops
-Clothing or articles related to gangs
-Shorts or dresses that are shorter than the student’s arms with the fingers extended by their sides.
-Students are encouraged not to wear hats to school. If hats are worn, they must be taken off upon arrival and worn until school dismissal.
-Males shall not wear earrings.
Penalties:
-Change or go home
-Zero in class work missed
-Unexcused absence
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM
The after school tutoring program is available, beginning at and ending at Monday through Thursday. Students must be picked up promptly from after school tutoring or other after school activities (practice, Just Say No, etc.). There is no charge for the after school tutoring program
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER
Please notify the office of any change of address or telephone number as soon as possible. Be sure the school always has at least one emergency contact number in case of an accident or emergency.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
A weekly newsletter called The Bobcat Broadcast will be sent home on the last day of each school week in the child’s weekly homework folder. It will contain information about the school calendar, upcoming events, news from the classroom teacher, and a summary of the student’s schoolwork and conduct for the week.
TELEPHONE
Students are allowed to use the school telephone only in case of emergency. Teachers must give permission for students to use the telephone. In order to minimize classroom interruptions, students should only be called at school for emergency reasons. Have a plan ahead of time to cut down on the number of students needing to call home in the event of early dismissal from school (for snow, flooding, etc.). Please state your request on the student information sheet.
INSURANCE
School accident insurance is offered at the beginning of each school year. Contact the school office for more information.
MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION
If you child is required to take medication during the school day and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal’s designee will administer the medication. The parent must bring the medication to school and pick it up. They must also fill out a form which will be kept on file in the office. These forms will in the school office and must be filled out when the medication is brought to school.
CAFETERIA
When schools open one hour late, breakfast will be served. It may be a modified menu that is more simple and quicker to prepare so that class schedules will not be delayed any longer than necessary.
If your student needs to substitute water for milk for one day, we need a note from you. If it is for more than one day, a note from the doctor is necessary.
When schools open two hours late, no breakfast will be served. Please encourage your child to eat at home on those mornings.
CAFETERIA SCHEDULE
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
It is the policy of the
Inquires or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disability Act should be directed to Kemberly Marcum at the
Parent Information
The
The
A parental involvement policy and parent-teacher-student compact will be distributed to parents by each Title I school. A copy of each document may also be obtained by contacting the school office. In schools eligible for Title I funds, a written parent involvement policy will be developed jointly with and distributed to parents of children participating in Title I programs. Each Title I school will also hold at least one annual meeting for parents to inform them of the school’s participation in programs funded under the No Child Left Behind Act. All elementary schools in
Parents have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of classroom teachers who instruct their children. If students are provided services by a paraprofessional, parents may also request information regarding the qualifications of paraprofessionals. Teacher certifications can be found by accessing the
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic or by contacting the school principal or the school system’s federal projects director.
Parents must receive notification if their child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
Parents will have access to system and school report cards as developed by the State Department of Education (usually available in late fall of each year) through the website (www.state.tn.us/education) or at the school and /or system office. Results will also be publicized through local media.
Parents will receive information on achievement levels of their child on each of the state academic assessments as soon as is practically possible after the test is taken. The child’s school will distribute assessment results.
Parents have access to district and school information and report through the media (local newspaper and radio), the System/School Report Cards available on the State Department of Education website (www.state.tn.us), or at the school or system’s administrative offices.
Parents may visit the State Department of Education website (www.state.tn.us), or visit the school to access a description of the
Parents must be notified if their child is enrolled in a school identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring. Currently no school in
If a school fails to make adequate yearly progress, parents will be informed regarding the availability of school choice options and supplemental educational services.
Under the
Parents of a student identified as having limited English proficiency (ELL-English Language Learner) must be notified in a timely manner of the child’s participation in the ELL program, details of the program, right to waive participation, and specific information on the child’s level of English proficiency.
Parents will be notified of their child’s eligibility for service in migrant, homeless, or Limited English Proficiency programs.
Parents must be informed of and involved in violence and drug prevention efforts including program content and activities. Parents may request in writing their child’s exemption from participation in such activities.
Parents will be notified regarding their rights before any third-party surveys are distributed to students.
Schools in which at least 40% of the children are from low-income families have school-wide program authority under which school may consolidate funds from federal, state, and local sources to upgrade the entire program of the school.
Parents of secondary school students have a right to request their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without their prior written consent. Requests should be addressed to Federal Project Director at White County Schools:
Federal law affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to educational records. School Board Policy relating to student privacy and parental access to information is available in the School Board Policy Manual located at each school and at the
TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY
In an effort to improve our students’ educational opportunities, we, the parents and staff, agree on the necessity to work together closely as we develop our program at
ADVISORY GROUP:
Our advisory group consists of parents, staff, faculty, and administration. The advisory group meets to give guidance and direction to our school.
COMMUNICATION:
We believe that communication between the home and school is vital at Central View. We strive to encourage this communication through an annual meeting to explain the school wide project and the Parent Involvement Policy. At this meeting, parents’ rights to be involved are explained and encouraged. Title I pamphlets are distributed to parents at the first meeting and sent home to all parents that are unable to attend. Grade level meetings are held and written communications are provided which explain the curriculum, assessment measures, and proficiency expectation. An individual child’s progress and parent concerns are addressed through weekly student progress reports, telephone calls, personal notes, report cards, and conferences. The mid-term progress report informs the parent of the student’s test scores, daily work, etc., in all subjects, as well as behavior and whether or not the student has returned their weekly things such as take-home folder, home reader, sign-paper note, etc. The reports are used to develop open communication between the teacher and parents. At conferences and open houses, students are discussed and this communication helps increase positive attitudes between the teacher and the students’ parents. TCAP assessments are sent home with the last report card, if available, with an explanation of the results and the results are also passed on to next year’s teacher so that weaknesses can be addressed. The general school wide report is also available to parents.
PARENT MEETINGS AND TRAINING:
At
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Our school seeks to involve the community by having interested citizens of the community on our school improvement committee. We also encourage our parents and community members to use and become resources within the county and refer them to available services to assist them with their particular needs. Our “Partners in Education” are Wal-Mart and Caney Fork Electric. They are very supportive of our programs and provide needed funds and resources for our school. Local agencies such as the White Co. Sheriff’s Department and local leaders are frequent visitors to our school. They offer the students a wealth of information about their county and educational topics. Businesses such as Sonic, Burger King, and Central View Market offer incentives to students for their grades and attendance.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jennifer Wilmoth, Jason Sapp, Sue Tucker, Kelly Tongate, Traci Turner, Deborah Roberts, Mary Graham, Jackie Howard, Sandra Gentry, Esther Cash, Shelia Felton, Rebecca Durand, Beverly Barlow, Patricia Sweet, Debbie Mason, RoseAnn Dodson.
WHITE
SYSTEM LEVEL TITLE I PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY
The White County Board of Education is committed to providing a quality education for every child in the district and endorses the concept that parents and school personnel must work together to improve the quality of education for all students. When schools and parents form strong partnerships, all children’s potential for academic success improves significantly. The White County School System will follow all requirements of the Title I regulations including involvement of parents in all aspects (planning, implementation, and evaluation) of the district’s Title I program. The LEA will exert effort to identify the desires of parents and will act responsibly when considering those desires.
Through surveys, meetings, and/or personal consultation, this policy has been developed with and agreed upon by parents of participating students. Copies of parent surveys are on file in the Title I director’s office. This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed and will be distributed to parents by Title I schools each school year through handbooks, annual meetings, etc. Each Title I school has its own parental involvement policy that will also be distributed to parents at the beginning of the school year.
The LEA will provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement programs and in building schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parent involvement. Support may include funding, materials and other resources, staff development, and parent training.
The LEA will assist in coordinating and integrating Title I parental involvement with other programs including Head Start, Even Start, Adult Basic Education, and White County Health Department. The types of coordination provided by Title I include provision of information to parents about each program and information to each agency pertaining to parental involvement programsactivities as required by Title I law. Space for meetings and computer labs for training will also be provided.
Through parent meetings and/or surveys, the LEA will conduct an annual evaluation of the parental involvement program to (1) determine the effectiveness of the program in increasing the participation of parents, (2) identify barriers to greater participation by parents in such involvement activities, and (3) design strategies for school improvement and revision of parental involvement plans if necessary.
Not less than 1% of the LEA’s Title I allocation shall be reserved to carry out parental involvement activities. Through surveys, questionnaires, and/or meetings, parents of participating students will be involved in the decisions regarding the allocation of these funds.
ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that
· A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
· The annual yearbook;
· Honor roll or other recognition lists;
· Graduation programs; and
· Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. [1]
If you do not want White County School System to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 15, 2010.
-Student’s name -Participation in officially
-Address recognized activities and sports
-Telephone listing -Weight and height of members of
-Electronic mail address athletic teams
-Photograph -Degrees, honors, and awards
-Date and place of birth received
-Major field of study -The most recent educational
-Dates of attendance agency or institution
-Grade level attended
Notification of Rights under FERPA
for
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate.
Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the School principal [or appropriate school official], clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
Family Policy Compliance Office
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
· Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)-
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
· Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of-
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
· Inspect, upon request and before administration or use-
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
White County School System has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. White County School System will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:
· Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
· Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
· Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
[1] These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation’s armed forces.
***** CHANGES MAY BE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR THAT WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE INFORMATION IN THIS COPY OF THE HANDBOOK. *******
