Frequently asked
QUESTIONS continued
Who will my son / daughter be in class with ?
• Depending upon the course option chosen , students may be in class at the high school with their peers , or they may be at an NWTC location with adult learners .
• In some cases , NWTC Instructors may not know they have a high school student in their class .
How do we register for the courses ?
• Course registration for transcripted credit , Start College Now , and advanced standing courses is handled through your high school and NWTC . Course registration for Youth Apprenticeship is handled by the Youth Apprenticeship coordinator . One of these contacts will guide you through this process .
As a parent , how can I be informed of my son / daughter ’ s progression in coursework ?
• Reviewing the course syllabus with your child is the best way to determine progress .
• In cases where the course is taught by high school instructors , parents can commuwnicate with the instructor .
• When the course is taught by NWTC faculty , student performance can be shared with the student and parent with a signed release ( FERPA ).
WHAT IS
FERPA ?
• FERPA ( Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ) is a federal law that applies to educational agencies and institutions that receive funding under a program administered by the U . S . Department of Education .
• When a student reaches the age of 18 OR begins attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age , FERPA rights transfer to the student .
• Student can fill out Authorization to Release Student Account Information to give their parent rights to access their NWTC information . Forms must be filled out by the student in person at any of the NWTC locations .
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