From time to time, student directory information (name, grade, awards, activities, photograph, etc.) is published on the Goshen website, in school publications or released to the media to recognize student achievement or activities of the Goshen Central School District.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, allows schools to disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written parental consent, unless the parents have advised the school district to the contrary.

Examples of when your child's directory information may be shared include:

• Your child's sports team won a game and the local newspaper wants a team photo.
• Your child participates in an extra-curricular activity that is being highlighted in a district publication.
• Your child participated in a special classroom activity that is being featured on the website.
• Your child won an academic award that will be showcased in the local newspaper.
• Your child will be listed on the honor roll, which will be posted on the website.

The district is proud to provide members of the community with information about student events, activities and achievements. However, any parent who does NOT want to disclose directory information about their child must notify the child's homeroom teacher by filling out an “opt-out” form by Sept. 30, 2009.

You may obtain an “opt-out” form at the main office of your child's school. You may also print an “opt-out” form by clicking here.* Fill out the form and return it to your child’s building principal.

If you have any questions, please contact Communications Specialist Christina Intranuovo at 615-6765.

PLEASE NOTE: While the district will honor the request of any parent who has submitted written notification opting their child out of publicity efforts, the district is not responsible for media that covers news happenings, sporting events or school events.

*Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and print. You can get a free copy from the Adobe web site.