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their class rank. The college credit hours earned in the Early College
may or may not transfer to other institutions of higher education.
Applicants should research institutions of higher education to
determine acceptance of these hours of credit.
In the event of a situation not covered by this procedure, the administration will
determine proper procedure.
Privacy of Student Records
Personally identifiable student records are not open to public
inspection. Any member of the general public desiring to inspect
student records must obtain the written consent of parents, legal
guardians, students of legal age, and post-secondary students whose
identifiable information appears in such records. Any questions
concerning student records should be addressed to the school principal.
The revised
Family Rights and Privacy Act became a federal law in
December 1974.
This
law is designed to protect the accuracy and
privacy of student educational records.
With reference to this law,
please note the following:
1. Parents and eligible students (18 and older) have the right to inspect
and review
the students’
educational records. Parents or eligible
student have a right to request that a school correct records which
they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. All requests should be
made in writing to the school principal or other identified school
official. The school official will make arrangements and notify the
parent of the time and place that the records may be inspected.
Upon request, records will be released to other schools to which the
student is transferring.
2. Parents and students may request that records be released to other
schools where students are transferring.
3. Officials of Byrnes Freshman Academy may release without consent
the following kinds of directory information contained in students’
educational records: name, sex, race, address, telephone listing, date
and place of birth, dates of attendance, number of days absent,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight
and height (if member of an athletic team), degrees and awards
received, and the most recent previous educational agency or
institution attended. Parents or students who do NOT want this
information released must submit a written request to the Principal.
4. Definition of school official shall be any person employed by
Byrnes Freshman Academy as an administrator, supervisor,
