Parental Consent Form

If your child is 13 years of age or younger, please fill out this form. If you do not, then your child will not be able to participate in Codology programs. You only need to fill out this form once.

Dear Parents/Guardians, in the conduct of learning online, we are using online conferencing platforms in conducting classes online. We believe that there is no better teaching and learning method than conducting lessons in physical presence and participation of face-to-face interaction. However, during these days, we prioritize everyone's safety. We would like to continue with our advocacy to provide knowledge to everyone by conducting classes through the use of technologies available for the continuity of education. We believe that education starts at home and during this experience of online learning, we hope to build a strong partnership with families for a child's ways to learn at home with the help of technologies that allows us to remain in touch, provide instruction, educate, and interact with your child. With these technologies available, we ensure that it is used properly as we make comply with the following federal laws: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) COPPA is a law that deals with how websites and other online operations, including applications, collect data and information from children under the age of 13. In compliance, no advertising shall appear during sessions of online classes. The school shall conduct classes and use the technologies with students for the sole purpose of education. No other third party shall have access or shall obtain the student information. You may check the following link for more information on COPPA: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Congress enacted in 2000 the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address concerns about children's inappropriate use of technology and access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. In compliance, we have set technological measures, guidelines, and policies to protect your child from harmful materials including those that are obscene and inappropriate. In this regard, we do not allow in any chat room, whether in private or in a group setting any materials or communication that may be contrary to the Act. You can check out this link for more information on CIPA: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA is a law that protects the right to privacy of students and education records while it gives authority and rights to parents to review student records. Under FERPA, while schools may disclose directory information of the students, parents may request the school not disclose this information. In this regard, in case you intend to limit or disallow the sharing of information for directory purposes, you may reach out to us. You may also check out this link for more information about FERPA: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html Following the pronouncements above, we seek your consent in order for your child to participate in online class sessions. Please fill out the information below and submit the form. Your submission shall be the reckoning date of your confirmation with us. In line with this, the following information will be required from your child: Student’s full name and preferred name Class Section, and grade or year level The email address shall be provided for by the School. The information shall also be used for the activity for online sessions as well as for grant of access to modules and files that shall be provided online by the School.