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and extracurricular activities.
(11) Comply with district, school and classroom rules and follow directions given by teachers and other
school personnel.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
C. Parents/Guardians have the rights:
(1) To send their child to a school with an environment where learning is prized.
(2) To expect classroom disruptions to be dealt with fairly, firmly, and quickly.
(3) To enroll students in the Knox County School District where they shall attend classes regularly and
promptly with minimal interruptions.
(4) To expect the school to maintain high academic standards.
(5) To review the child's academic progress and other pertinent information which may be contained in the
student's personal record.
(6) To address grievances concerning their child and to receive a prompt reply for any
(7) In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, written policies and procedures have
been developed which describe the Knox County School District's requirements regarding the confidentiality
of personally identifiable information. (See earlier section entitled "Annual Notification to Parents of Access
to Student Records.")
D. Parents/Guardians have the responsibility:
(1) To instill in their children the values of an education.
(2) To instill in their children a sense of responsibility.
(3) To help children understand that disruptions in the school are detrimental to the educational
program for all students.
(4) To become familiar with the educational program and the procedures.
(5) To inform children about the disciplinary procedures of the school and emphasize the importance of
following same.
(6) To see that children attend school regularly and promptly and to assure that assignments are
completed.
(7) To determine the facts of any situation before passing judgment.
(8) To recognize that school personnel must necessarily concern themselves with education.
(9) To support the efforts of the school personnel.
(10) To demonstrate respect for the teachers, administrators and school personnel at school and all
school-related activities.
(11) To see that children exhibit neatness and cleanliness in their personal attire and hygiene.
(12) To respond promptly to all communications from school personnel.
(13) To notify the school of any change in guardianship immediately by providing court- authorized
documentation.
TEACHERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
E. Teachers have the right:
(1) To the support of co-workers, administrators, and parents.
(2) To work in an educational environment with a minimum of disruptions.
(3) To expect all assignments, including homework, to be completed and turned in as assigned.
(4) To safety from physical harm and freedom from verbal abuse.
(5) To provide input to aid in the formulation of policies that relate to their relationships with students and
school personnel.
(6) To take action necessary in emergencies to protect their own person or property and of those in their
care.
F. Teachers have the responsibility:
(1) To present subject matter and experiences to students and to inform students and parents or guardians
of achievement and/or problems in accordance with KERA goals and learner outcomes.
(2) To aid in planning a flexible curriculum which meets the needs of all students and which maintains
high standards of academic achievement.
(3) To assist in the administration of such discipline as is necessary to maintain order throughout the