Hemphill I.S.D. Student Handbook 2026-2027 - Student Directory Information and Parent Response

Sep 30, 2026

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Hemphill Independent School District Student Handbook 2026-2027 defines the district mission and explains required student directory information rules under state law. The document outlines how certain student information may be released to requesters unless a parent or guardian objects in writing within ten school days of the first day of instruction, August 12, 2026. It also describes parent rights to control disclosure and to communicate preferences regarding specific school-sponsored uses of personal information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages121

Reading Time5 h 5 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Accessibility

Section One: Parental Rights

Consent, Opt-Out, and Refusal Rights

Objecting to the Release of Directory Information

Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education

HEMPHILL I.S.D. Student Handbook 2026-2027 The mission of the Hemphill Independent School District is to equip all students in a safe learning environment with the skills necessary to lead productive and satisfying lives. Hemphill I.S.D. P. O. Box 1950 Hemphill, Texas 75948 (409) 787-3371 Notice Regarding Student Directory Information and Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information State law requires the district to give you the following information: Certain information about district students is considered directory information and will be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting the information unless the parent or guardian objects to the release of the directory information about the student. If you do not want Hemphill ISD to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing within ten school days of the child’s first day of instruction for this school year, August 12, 2026. The district must give certain directory information about your child to any person who requests it, unless you have told the district in writing not to do so. In addition, you have the right to tell the district that it may, or may not, use certain personal information about your child for specific school-sponsored purposes. The district is providing you this form so you can communicate your wishes about these issues.[ See Directory Information under Required Forms to be Completed and Returned to Student’s School at the end of this packet for more information.] Table of Contents PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Accessibility..................................................................................................................................... 12 Section One: Parental Rights ........................................................................................................... 12 Consent, Opt-Out, and Refusal Rights.............................................................................................. 12 Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation ............................................................................. 13 Consent Before Human Sexuality Instruction…………………………………………………….. 13 Consent to Instruction on Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence and Sex Trafficking…………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Annual Notification……………………………………………………………………………… 14 Consent to provide Mental Care Services…………………………...…………………………….. 14 Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information .................................... 15 Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if Student is Under Age 14… 15 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law ................. 15 Opting Out of Advanced Mathematics in Grades 6-8…………………………………………….. 16 Limiting Electronic Communications with Students by District Employees .................................. 16 Objecting to the Release of Directory Information........................................................................... 16 Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ................................................................. 16 Participation in Third-Party Surveys............................................................................................... 17 Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation ….................................................................................................................. 17 “Opting Out” of Participation in Other Types of Surveys or Screenings and the Disclosure of Personal Information...........

FAQs

What student directory information can be released under state law?

Certain information about district students is treated as directory information and may be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting it unless a parent or guardian objects.

When must a parent notify the district to prevent release of directory information?

If you do not want Hemphill ISD to disclose directory information without prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing within ten school days of the child’s first day of instruction for the school year, August 12, 2026.

Can parents object to the district’s use of personal information for specific school-sponsored purposes?

Yes. Parents have the right to tell the district that it may, or may not, use certain personal information for specific school-sponsored purposes.

Sep 30, 2026

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