Many student records are kept by the teachers, counselors and administrative staff.  There are two basic kinds of records . . . directory information and confidential records.

     Directory information can be given to any person or organization for non-profit making purposes when requested, unless the parents of the student restrict the information, in writing to the Principal.  Directory information includes: a student's name, address, date and place of birth, photograph, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight, if a member of an athletic team, dates of attendance, date of graduation, awards received, honor rolls, or scholarships.

     Law requires that schools give parents and students the opportunity to opt out of a school's disclosure of directory information.  FERPA allows parents or students to opt-out from all disclosure directory information (including listings in yearbook or other school publication).  The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and related Michigan legislation allow a specific opt-out from disclosure of information to military recruiters only.  Each right to opt-out may be exercised independently.  For example, a parent or student can bar disclosure of  information to military recruiters without barring disclosure to others.

     Parents and eligible students may refuse to allow the District to disclose any or all of such "directory information" upon written notification to the District within twenty (20) days after receipt of the District's public notice.

     Confidential records contain educational and behavioral information that has restricted access based on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Michigan law.  This information can only be released with the written consent of the parents, the adult student, or a surrogate.  The only exception to this is to comply with State and Federal laws that may require release without consent.

     Included in the confidential records may be test scores, psychological reports, behavioral data, disciplinary actions and communications with the family and outside service providers.  Confidential information that is in a student's record that originates from an outside professional or agency may be released to the parent only with the permission of the originator.  Such records shall be placed in a student's file only with knowledge of the parent.  Parents may obtain such records from the originator and should maintain them in a home file.  Parents may also provide the School with copies of records made by non-school professional agencies or individuals.

     Information on former students also falls into directory and confidential information categories and will be made available on the same basis as enrolled students.

     Students and parents have the right to review all educational records generated by the school district, request amendment to these records, insert addendum to records, and obtain copies of such records.  Copying costs may be charged tot he requester.  If a review of records is desired, please contact the Principal, in writing, stating the records desired.  The records will be collected and an appointment will be made with the appropriate persons present to answer any questions there may be.