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Parent/ Guardian Communications
Parents and guardians may receive the following types of communications from administrators, teachers, and other staff members: phone calls, notes, letters, post cards (only positive, non- confidential information), and email. School personnel need current phone information (home, cell, and work numbers) and address information (home and Internet) from parents and guardians in order to foster success for students. Parents are encouraged to access teachers’ web pages, the Parent Portal and/or email teachers for information: http://www.spart5.net/jbfa.
Professional Qualifications
As a parent of a student at the Byrnes Freshman Academy, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teachers and instructional assistants who instruct your child. Professional qualifications include:
• Licensing criteria for the grade level/subject areas in which instruction is provided.
• The baccalaureate degree major.
• The qualifications of teacher assistants, if the child is
provided instructional services by them.
A parent who wishes to inquire about the qualifications of his/her child’s teacher or instructional assistant should make a written request to the school principal. The inquiry may address only the qualifications listed above.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, students/parents/guardians should check the local television and radio stations for information regarding school closings and delays. The media should have applicable information by 6 a.m.
Media Policy
Occasionally, our students, faculty, and staff may be photographed, interviewed, and/or identified for publication, broadcast transmission, and/or electronic display by the news media or school and district officials. All releases will be performed in accordance with school district policy and privacy laws. As such, only directory type information will be provided. This information includes name, school, grade level, teacher, participation in officially recognized activities, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school principal.
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