Record keeping is an important legal aspect of a teacher’s job. Teachers are expected to keep accurate records of student attendance, tardiness, conduct, academic grades, and communications with students and/or parents. Lesson plan books, grade books, attendance records, etc., may be subpoenaed by the court system in cases of legal question. They would serve as legal documents in such cases; therefore, it is imperative that accurate records are kept. These documents will be reviewed on a regular basis by the appropriate administrator.

When a student withdraws or is expelled, the student or parent must contact the school to obtain a withdrawal link through Blackbaud. If a parent or student informs a teacher that he/she is withdrawing, please refer them to the school office. Grades or course information shall not be released to the parent, student, or new school until the Family Accounts Specialist has verified that his/her account is current. Do not destroy the records of a student who has withdrawn or been expelled.