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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS

Parent Right: To send their child to a school with a positive educational climate where parents
play an integral role in the child’s education.
Parent Responsibility: To instill in their child the values of an education by seeing to it that
their child: (1) attends school regularly and promptly, (2) demonstrates respect for teachers,
administrators, and school personnel whether at school or at school-related activities, (3)
exhibits neatness and cleanliness in their personal attire and hygiene.

Parent Right: To expect disruptive behavior to be dealt with fairly, firmly and quickly.
Parent Responsibility: To instill in their child a sense of responsibility and respect, and to
inform their child about the disciplinary procedures of the school and the importance of
following these procedures.

Parent Right: To have their child enrolled in regularly scheduled classes with minimal
interruptions.
Parent Responsibility: To understand that unnecessary interruptions in the school are
detrimental to the educational program for all students.

Parent Right: To expect their school to maintain high academic standards for all learners.
Parent Responsibility: To become familiar with the educational programs, procedures and
policies of the School and District.

Parent Right: To review the child’s academic progress and other pertinent information
contained in the student’s personal records and in the Kentucky Student Information System
(Infinite Campus).
Parent Responsibility: To exhibit concern for the child’s academic progress and overall
wellbeing.

Parent Right: To address questions or concerns relating to their child to the proper authority
and to receive a reply within a reasonable time period.
Parent Responsibility: To support the efforts of the school personnel to maintain a safe and
appropriate educational environment.

Parent Right: To have access to information about school policies and administrative decisions.
Parent Responsibility: To actively participate in the development of school policies by
becoming informed about issues and communicating with school administrators and Site Based
Council Members when there are concerns or recommendations.

Parent Right: To have their child taught by a professional educator who is considered by the
Kentucky Department of Education to be qualified for his/her position and to have access to,
upon request, information concerning a teacher’s professional qualifications.
Parent Responsibility: To show respect for individual teachers and administrators and for the
position of teaching, and to instill in their child the importance of education.

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