Running Start Coordinator's Guide

Section 3
Running Start Program: Questions & Answers

 

Table of Contents
Contact Information Credit
Memorandum Fees
Eligibility Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Transcript Information Foreign Exchange / International Students
Student Activities Other


Parental Rights and Responsibilities (P)


PQ-1: May the parent of a Running Start student request attendance and grade information from the college or university?

Ans: Running Start students have the same rights and responsibilities as other college students. Student information is confidential and may be released to a parent if a student gives permission by completing a release form or if the parent supplies proof that the student is listed as a dependent on the parent’s federal income tax return. There is one exception to parental access without student consent, and that involves those cases in which a parent claims the student a dependent for income tax purposes.

PQ-2: May Running Start students participate in field trips that are scheduled as a part of the college course?

Ans: Yes, but written parental permission should be obtained for all field trips. If parents do not give permission, alternative options must be arranged by faculty.
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