Federal law requires that each school district receiving Title 1 funds notify parents of each student attending any school receiving these funds that information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher(s) may be requested.

As a parent of a student attending a school receiving federal program funds, you have the right to know: ➢ Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grades and subject(s) assigned?

➢ Is my child’s teacher teaching with a provisional license, meaning the state has waived requirements for my child’s teacher?

➢ What is the college major of my child’s teacher?

➢ What degree or degrees does my child’s teacher hold?

➢ If there are instructional aides working with my child, what are their qualifications? ➢ If my child is or will be taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks this year by a teacher who is not highly qualified, will I be notified in a timely manner?

To request the state qualifications for your child’s teacher or instructional aide, please contact Anjie Powell at the Vallivue School District office at 454-0445.

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the Vallivue School District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal 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 or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the Vallivue School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District 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 district 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 district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditory, medical consultant, or therapist. 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 Vallivue School District 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 Vallivue School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department of Education; 600 Independence Ave., S.W.; Washington, DC 20202-4605

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Vallivue School District #139 hereby gives notice to all parents, legal guardians and students (eighteen years of age and older) attending the district schools that the following information is being categorized as directory information: the student's name, address, and telephone listing; date and place of birth; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student; and e-mail addresses and photographs.

Directory information will be published and released by the Vallivue School District #139 without prior written consent of the parents, legal guardians, or students (eighteen years of age or older, unless the parent, legal guardian, or student (eighteen years of age or older notifies the Vallivue School District that the above mentioned directory information should not be released without prior written consent of the parent, guardian, or student (eighteen years of age). This publication includes a list of student name, addresses, and phone numbers to the armed forces of our country when they ask us for it. Such notification should be in writing and addressed to the building principal.

The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with handicaps/disabilities. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions.

You have the right to:

1. Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her handicapping condition.

2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law.

3. Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. 4. Have your child receive a free and appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with non-handicapped students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities.

5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided non handicapped students.

6. Have your child receive special education and related services if he/she is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

7. Have evaluation, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options.

8. Have transportation provided to and from a program not operated by the district if the district places the student in the program.

9. Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the district.

10. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement.

11. Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records.

12. A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child's records.

13. Request amendment of your child's educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing.

14. Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing or mediation requests must be made to the District 504 Compliance Officer.

15. Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim.

16. File a local grievance. The following individual is responsible for assuring that the district complies with Section 504: Director of Special Education, 454-0445.

Ridgevue High School provides counseling for students encompassing academics, scheduling, post high school education and training, career plans, and social development/ adjustment. If counseling will be for a prolonged period or exceed the typical time frame, a letter of parental consent will be requested. If a student is referred for group counseling from a contracted services agency, parental consent will also be requested. A sample consent form letter will be provided to parents on request.

Because counseling is based on a trusting relationship between counselor and client, the counselor will keep the information shared confidential except in certain situations, in which there is an ethical responsibility to limit confidentiality. In the following circumstances, you will be notified:

1. Any academic or social situation that will curtail normal student progress or success.

2. If the student reveals information about hurting themselves or another person.

3. If your child reveals information about physical/sexual abuse or information about serious criminal activities, the school will contact appropriate authorities.

When the counselor believes that disclosure to the parent would result in a clear and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the student, information shall not be disclosed to the parent.

If parents do not want their child to be provided counseling or require that counseling be restricted to specific areas, the school principal should be notified in writing.

The students are provided with other educational services which include speech and hearing therapist, psychologist, special education, special needs and a vocational assessment facilitator. An additional responsibility of the guidance counselor is to help maintain and update student records.