Statement of Confidentiality

Students, teachers, and parents ALL have a right to privacy and respect.

Any time that you are in a classroom or volunteering around the school, you may have access to private information about a child’s academic or behavior performance. Just as all Newcastle staff is required to maintain a high level of confidentiality, you as volunteers will be held to the same expectation. Please remember that to share private information with anyone other than the teacher or educational assistant is violating the child’s right to privacy.

 A Few Guidelines: 

·                            If you and the teacher need to discuss a difficulty you’ve had with a particular student, it should be done in private. 

·                            When discussing any student performance (positive and/or negative) the teacher is your only audience. The teacher will communicate any information to parents. 

·                            At times, teachers may need to share information and strategies with you to facilitate maximum effectiveness for your work. This information should remain confidential. It is the teacher’s role to communicate student needs to other volunteers. 

·                            A good question to ask yourself as a reminder: “Would I want someone sharing this about MY child to another parent?” 

We depend upon the enormous support our volunteers provide to our children. Our children, in turn, depend upon you to be sensitive, thoughtful, and confidential with your knowledge.