SCHOOL RECORDS

It is important that records be kept during the school career of each student. These records are used to ensure one’s just and legal privilege of obtaining an education and they must be maintained in a manner that protects the individual’s rights and privacy.

The responsibility for development, maintenance, and security of the student’s records falls to the combined efforts of students, parents, and designated school employees. The Office of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Evansville in compliance with the "Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1987" (Federal P.L. 93-380) has established a policy regarding Student Records for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese.

A writing portfolio is kept for each student.  It is a collection of written works, which presents a broad picture of a student's overall performance, shows growth over time, helps students assess their own performance, helps teachers make decisions about instruction, and helps parents see their child in a way in which report cards cannot reflect.

You, as the student’s parent or legal guardian, have the right upon written request to inspect your child’s records. And, if in your opinion, you find the record inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the rights of privacy or other constitutional rights of your child, you shall have the right to a hearing to challenge the contents of the record in question.

Please use the form on page 39 of this handbook and present it to the Principal if you wish to inspect the school records of your child.
 

PROMOTION POLICY and RETENTION POLICY

Advancement to the next grade level at Good Shepherd School is based on a student’s daily performance, test results, recommendations of teachers, and his/her ability to complete work successfully on a more advanced level.

 Promotion to the next grade level and acceptance at Good Shepherd School depends on the successful completion of all subject areas. The administration may recommend the repetition of a grade level, tutoring, or summer classes as a requirement for promotion when, after conferences with teachers and parents, it is believed that such action will better prepare the student academically or emotionally for the next grade level. Any tutoring or summer classes expenses will be at the parents’ expense. 

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