EVERY PARENT/GUARDIAN HAS THE RIGHT TO:
Be treated with courtesy by all members of the school staff;
Be respected as an individual regardless of race, creed, national origin, economic status, sex or age;
Be informed of academic requirements of any school program;
Participate in meaningful parent-teacher conferences to discuss his or her child's school progress and welfare when the need arises;
Be informed of school policies and administrative decisions;
Be informed of approved procedures for seeking changes in school policies and for appealing administrative decisions;
Inspect his or her child's cumulative record and remove or correct any false or misleading statement in conformity with current guidelines established by the State and Federal governments;
Be informed of all programs in special education;
Appeal the placement, in accordance with established guidelines, of his or her child in special education class;
Secure as much help as is available from the School District to further the progress and improvement of his or her child;
Expect that every attempt will be made by school personnel to insure the receipt by parents of important school news and messages;
Be informed of the role of the school family in the selection procedures of administrators as approved by the School District;
Reasonable protection for his or her child from physical harm while under
school authority;
Organize and participate in organizations for parents only;
Be informed of educational and cultural programs available to the public school children;
EVERY PARENT/GUARDIAN HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:
- Make every effort to provide for the physical needs of the child;
- Strive to prepare the child emotionally and socially to make him/her receptive to learning and discipline;
- Strive to have the child attend school regularly and on time;
- Encourage and lead the child to develop proper study habits at home;
- Know school requirements and procedures;
- Speak up to prevent misunderstandings;
- Discuss problems with the appropriate persons;
- Work for the success and improvement of the school program;