Parent Guidlines

Birth certificates shall be required of all students of Natrona County School District #1.  A pupil entering kindergarten or first grade, or a pupil entering from another district, must present a birth certificate to the school office within 60 days of enrollment.  A CHILD MUST ENROLL UNDER HIS/HER FULL, LEGAL NAME.  After being scanned for the student’s permanent file, the birth certificate will be returned to the parent.  We are required to use the student’s legal name on all report cards, Standard Achievement Tests, and permanent records.  

Information about accident and dental insurance is made available to all students.  There are several plans from which parents may choose.  Specific information and applications are available at the district website during the first few weeks of school. 

It is imperative that we have on file a copy of the legal document indicating who has custody of a child in the case of single parent or stepparent families.  In addition, if a student is living with someone who is not his parent, we require a Power of Attorney form indicating that said person is indeed guardian of the student. 

Parents are requested to inform the office of any change of address or telephone numbers that occur during the year.  We must have accurate information in our system.  If you are a student at Casper College, please provide us with a copy of your class schedule or the best person to contact while you’re in class. WE MUST have a telephone number where a parent or his/her designee can be reached during the school day for every child in the event of an emergency. 

All educational records maintained for students by the Natrona County School District are treated as confidential and will not be shared or released to any non-educational agency or person without specific written consent of the student’s parent or guardian, except for information considered as “directory” information.  Directory information includes the student’s name, date of birth, address, classes taken, awards received, height, weight, etc. and may be released to the public unless the school is specifically notified, in writing, that the parents do not want this information to be released.  

Parents/guardians may see and ask for copies of records, but this must be done at a reasonable time and is subject to reasonable regulations with respect to these records.  Confidential or special education records can be released only after a Release of Records form has been signed by a parent/guardian. Journey Elementary complies with FERPA guidelines.

Parents are always welcome to visit their child’s classroom. Use the Dojo app to set up a prearranged time with your student’s teacher to visit the room. Unarranged visits will not be allowed.  We would ask that you refrain from visiting during the first few weeks of school so that the children and teacher have an opportunity to organize the year’s program.  We ask that you do not visit with the teacher during class instruction.  Make arrangements with the teacher for an appointment time either before or after school to discuss your student or any concerns you may have. When arrangements have been made and a time set to visit the classroom, please remember to bring a photo ID/ drivers liscense so that you can check into the building using our check-in system.