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School Privacy Policy

Lakeview Christian School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, families, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe. Our school serves students in kindergarten through grade 8, and all information we collect is used solely for internal educational, administrative, and safety-related purposes, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Student Information

  • Name, date of birth, grade level

  • Contact information for parents/guardians

  • Enrollment and academic records

  • Health and emergency information

  • Attendance records

  • Behavioral or disciplinary information (if applicable)

  • Any other “education records” as defined under FERPA

B. Parent/Guardian & Family Information

  • Contact information (address, phone, email)

  • Authorized pick-up persons

  • Communications with Lakeview Christian School

C. Staff Information

  • Employment records

  • Professional qualifications

  • Contact information

D. Technology & Website Information (if applicable)

  • Basic technical information such as IP address, device type, or usage data when interacting with school-managed digital platforms

  • Login credentials for school-provided accounts

2. How We Use Information               

Information collected by Lakeview Christian School is used only for internal purposes, including:

  • Student enrollment, registration, and administration

  • Communication with parents/guardians

  • Academic planning, instruction, and progress monitoring

  • Ensuring student health, safety, and well-being

  • Managing school operations and staff responsibilities

  • Providing access to school technology and digital learning tools

  • Compliance with FERPA and other applicable federal and state education regulations

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. FERPA Compliance

Lakeview Christian School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Under FERPA:

  • Parents or eligible students (age 18 or older) have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records.

  • Parents or eligible students have the right to request correction of inaccurate or misleading information.

  • The school must have written permission from a parent or eligible student before releasing any personally identifiable information from a student’s education record, except in certain permitted situations, such as disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.

  • Lakeview Christian School designates certain information as “directory information” (if applicable) and will only release it according to FERPA guidelines and after providing parents the option to opt out.

To exercise FERPA rights, parents may contact the school administration at the contact information listed below.

4. Information Sharing

We may share information only when necessary and only for internal or legally required purposes, such as:

  • With Lakeview Christian School personnel who have a legitimate educational interest under FERPA

  • With service providers contracted by the school (e.g., learning platforms, student information systems) who are required to protect the data and use it only for school-related functions

  • When required by law, court order, or government regulation

  • In emergency situations to protect a student’s health or safety, as permitted by FERPA

Lakeview Christian School does not share personal information with advertisers, external marketing agencies, or unrelated third parties

5. Data Protection and Security

Lakeview Christian School uses reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include:

  • Secure password-protected systems

  • Access limited to authorized school personnel

  • Secure storage of physical documents

  • Regular review of data protection practices

6. Student Data & Parental Rights

Under both school policy and FERPA, parents/guardians have the right to:

  • Access their child’s educational records

  • Request corrections if information is inaccurate

  • Request clarification on how their child’s data is used

  • Provide or withhold consent for certain disclosures

  • Withdraw consent for optional information collection when applicable

Requests may be made by contacting the Lakeview Christian School administration at the information below.

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill educational, legal, or operational requirements. After that, records are securely archived or destroyed according to FERPA guidelines and state regulations.

8. Use of Photos, Videos, and Student Work

Lakeview Christian School may collect student photos, videos, or samples of student work for internal purposes such as classroom activities, yearbooks, or school communication.
Any external publication (e.g., website, social media) requires explicit parental consent unless allowed under FERPA guidelines or relevant state law.

9. Updates to This Policy

Lakeview Christian School may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be communicated to families and posted in accessible locations.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your rights under FERPA, please contact:

Lakeview Christian School
5318 S. Western Ave. Marion, IN 46953
765-677-4266
office@lakeviewchristian.net

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