AF Amistad High School Family Handbook 2017-2018 | 33 or parent will be allowed to inspect the file and may request a copy of some or all of the information contained in the record. There are two different types of scholar records, which will be treated differently: 1. Directory Information: Directory Information is basic information about scholars such as name, address, telephone number, date of birth, participation in activities, awards received, etc. This information may be made available to others for specific use without the consent of the parent/guardian. For example, teachers may distribute class lists to everyone in the class so that scholars may help each other with homework. If a parent/guardian would not like such information released, he or she should submit a request in writing to the Principal. 2. Confidential Records: Confidential Records include grades, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and health records. Confidential records will not be made available to any non- school personnel without consent by the parent/guardian. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of scholar education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funding under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the scholar when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Scholars to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible scholars.” In accordance with FERPA law:  Parents or scholars over 18 years of age have the right to inspect and review the scholar’s education records maintained by the school.  Parents or scholars over 18 years of age have the right to request that the school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible scholar then has the right to a formal hearing. The issue will first be heard by the superintendent of Achievement First or the superintendent’s designee. If the parent or eligible scholar is still not satisfied with the decision of the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee, a hearing with the board of directors or a designated subcommittee of the board may be requested. The decision of the board of directors or its designated subcommittee is final.  The school may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a scholar’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. Any parent who does not want such directory information included should contact the Director of School Operations.  This listing in the parent handbook serves as the school’s annual notification of parents and eligible scholars of their rights under FERPA.