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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,
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