Morton Ranch Elementary - Campuses - Katy ISD

ecording or photo is taken in violation of FERPA, the item in
question will need to be deleted.
Public events are those events that occur when the general public has
an opportunity to view students (i.e. outside for field day) or when
students are not required to participate (i.e. a talent show performed
after the end of the school day). If the event is during the instructional
day (i.e. classroom or grade-level performance), students are
considered a “captured” audience and directory information and FERPA
rules apply. This is true even if parents are invited to observe.
The principal at each campus has the authority to determine which
school-related events will be considered public performances at
which photographs or videos can be taken.
Visitors:
Parents/Guardians and other individuals are welcome to visit District
schools. For the safety of those within the school setting, all visitors are
expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct;
disruptive behavior will not be permitted. Each campus principal has
the authority to permit or deny any person access to the campus, as
deemed appropriate, in order to maintain student safety and/or an
orderly environment. It is the principal’s responsibility to minimize
interruptions during instructional time. To support the attainment of
this goal, the following guidelines will apply to all visitors to the schools:
1. Upon arrival to a campus, visitors, including volunteers, must
report to the front office to be entered into the visitor tracking
system.
2. All adult visitors needing to go beyond the front office area must
present a government issued photo identification such as a
driver’s license, state identification card, immigration visa,
consulate card, or passport.
3. A computer-generated identification badge will be printed and
must be worn at all times while on campus.
4. Visitor passes will allow an individual access to the areas of the
campus specified on the badge only.
5. Parents/Guardians may escort their children to class on the first
three (3) days of the school year only. Parents/Guardians must
leave the classroom area before the tardy bell on these days.
6. Visitors are expected to follow all campus- and district-based rules.
7. Visitors must return to the front office area, return their visitor
passes, and exit through designated doorways upon completion
of their visit to the campus.
25