Co-Curricular Handbook

The Bellows Falls High School Athletics program is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. Our program provides students with the confidence, a sense of fair play, and a supportive environment to be successful. Our staff is dedicated to helping students achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL 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 student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell caregivers and eligible students about directory information and allow caregivers and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify caregivers and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

If you do not want your student-athlete’s roster information (including photos) on rosters, publicity mailings, websites, or other sports information, please contact the athletic director immediately.