Dear Parents/Guardians,

In our commitment to providing education to everyone, we use online conferencing platforms to conduct classes. Our goal is to continue offering valuable knowledge and support through available technologies, ensuring the continuity of education.

We believe that education goes beyond the traditional classroom. In the realm of online learning, we are dedicated to creating a strong partnership with families and schools to enrich your child’s educational experience. This collaboration will enable us to use technology effectively to maintain communication, provide instruction, and foster meaningful interactions.

To ensure the effective and secure use of these technologies, we adhere to the following federal laws:

 

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

COPPA is a law that deals with how websites and other online operations, including applications, collect data and information from children under the age of 13. In compliance, no advertising shall appear during sessions of online classes. The school shall conduct classes and use the technologies with students for the sole purpose of education. No other third party shall have access or shall obtain the student information. You may check the following link for more information on COPPA:

https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions

Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Congress enacted in 2000 the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address concerns about children's inappropriate use of technology and access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet.  

In compliance, we have set technological measures, guidelines, and policies to protect your child from harmful materials including those that are obscene and inappropriate. In this regard, we do not allow in any chat room, whether in private or in a group setting any materials or communication that may be contrary to the Act. You can check out this link for more information on CIPA:

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA is a law that protects the right to privacy of students and education records while it gives authority and rights to parents to review student records. 

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

Following the pronouncements above, we seek your consent in order for your child to participate in online class sessions. Please fill out the information below and submit the form. Your submission shall be the reckoning date of your confirmation with us. In line with this, the following information will be required from your child:

1. Student’s full name and preferred name
2. Class Section, and grade or year level

The information shall also be used for the activity for online sessions as well as for grant of access to modules and files that shall be provided online by the School.

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and I understand the laws that protect the interest of my child as mentioned above. I understand that my child's personal and educational information shall be stored in a School's database or secure databank and information shall be limited to the School's staff, employees, teachers or instructors, or the management. I hereby give my consent for my child's participation in the online class conducted and organized by the School.