As a parent of a student receiving Title I funds, you play an important role in your child’s education. You have many rights and responsibilities and it is important that you know how you may act on them.
You have the right to…..
Request the qualifications of your child’s teacher.
Be notified when your child has been taught four consecutive weeks by a teacher who has not met the state’s “highly qualified” standard.
Know the qualifications of paraprofessionals providing services for your child.
Know if our school has met the state’s standard as a “Safe School.”
Know if your child is a victim of a violent crime in our school, and that you may request to transfer your child to another “Safe School.”
Know if our school does not meet the state’s academic standards two years in a row. You will be offered an opportunity to request that your child be transferred to another school that has met state standards.
Know if our school does not meet the state’s academic standards three years in a row. You will be offered an opportunity to request that your child be transferred to another school that has met state standards or apply for free supplemental services (after-school tutoring) if your child participates in the free or reduced lunch program.
Request that military recruiters not have access to your child.
Request an opportunity to decline English Language Learner services (if your child qualifies for such services).
Know the academic status of our school and if our school does not meet state standards, and the right to know why.
Receive regular academic progress reports regarding your child’s progress.
For information on any of the areas above you may contact the following:
Our school, Mildred Nelson, Principal at 333-5043.
The Metro Board of Education Customer Service Center (359-4636)
The State Department of Education website-www.state.tn.us
Metro Nashville Public Schools website-www. state,tn.us
It is your responsibility to…..
Seek answers to your questions
Learn more about the school’s curriculum and teaching methods
Work with the school by attending meetings, sharing your concerns and ideas
