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Attention Colchester Parents and Students
Know Your Rights
 
Regarding The Release of Student Directory Information

Federal law authorizes the routine release of “directory information” on students without written consent, unless a child’s parent/guardian has advised the District to withhold the information.  Directory information is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released.  The primary purpose of directory information is to allow school districts to include information from a child’s education records in certain school publications.

Examples include:

  • A playbill, showing your child’s role in a drama production;
  • The school yearbook;
  • Honor roll or other recognition lists;
  • Graduation programs;
  • Sports activity sheets showing weight and height of team members.

 

 

If you do not wish to have Student Directory
Information released on your child, you must complete our
Release of Student Directory Information and Permission Form.

 

 

For Colchester High School Students Only: Federal law requires school districts release student names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters. Periodically our high school will release this information to colleges. If you do not wish to have this information released, you must complete the Release of Student Directory Information and Permission Form.

 

 

How Can I Get a Copy of This Form?

The Student Directory Information and Permission Form:

  • Is distributed to all parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year;
  • Is available in every Colchester school;
  • Can be printed from this website by selecting the link below:

Release of Student Directory Information and Permission Form

 

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Links To Additional Information

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. This law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. An explanation of the law and guidelines for students and parents in available on the U.S. Department of Education's website.

 

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