What is “Directory Information”?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows the school to disclose some student information without written consent when the information is designated “Directory Information,” unless you have advised the school to the contrary in accordance with school procedures. The school has designated the following as Directory Information:
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Student name
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Student photograph/image/recording
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Awards/honors received
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Grade level completed
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Participation in school sponsored activities and sports
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Dates of attendance
The primary use for Directory Information by the school is to include this type of information in certain school publications and marketing materials. It is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Examples of school publications include, but are not limited to:
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A playbill or program showing your child’s role in a drama or music production
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School yearbook
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Honor roll or other recognition lists
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School/classroom directory or list
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School website and social media
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Classroom/school newsletters
Directory Information may also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent/guardian prior written consent, regardless of the reason for or source of the requested data. A student’s photograph/image/recording is also Directory Information and may be released. Photographs or videos of students participating in school activities and events may be taken by school personnel (and by the media with permission of school/staff) for use in publications, marketing materials, or online communications.
OPTING OUT OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Parents who wish to refuse to have any or all of the Directory Information made public, including student images, must notify the School Administrator by September 15 in writing each year.
If the permission field is left blank, your student(s) will be included in all Directory Information.