WGU D017 SCHOOL LAW ASSESSMENT
A local high school junior disclosed to her counselor that a peer had been sending
her vulgar and inappropriate texts via a messaging app. The student, reported
that the texts included cruel references to her appearance and specifically stated
various things that would happen if she shared this information with others.
What is the appropriate next action for the counselor to take? - ANSWERS-Begin
the formal cyber-bullying investigation process.
The cyber-bullying investigation process will determine which additional steps
need to be taken.
Mrs. Gonzalez requested the most recent report card for her stepson, Jamie, from
the front office. The records clerk stated he could not give the report card to her
because she is not on the child's birth certificate.
Which law supports Mrs. Gonzalez's request for student records? - ANSWERS-
FERPA.
Legal guardians have the right to review their children's records and instructional
materials.
What are Sunshine Laws? - ANSWERS-Sunshine laws require certain government
proceedings to be open to the public.
,The police department calls the school to confirm that a 15-year-old student was
present in class on a specific date and time. The individual calling notes that there
a court order that substantiates this request
According to FERPA, when can the school release this information? - ANSWERS-
When the school is presented with a court order
The school can release this information when presented with a court order.
A principal at a middle school that hosts a coed soccer team has been receiving
complaints about particular male players harassing and ridiculing the female
players.
Under which law must the principal act to address these complaints? - ANSWERS-
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender.
Which situation would be a violation of Title IX? - ANSWERS-Students must be
able to bench press 100 pounds to participate in track and field.
What is ESSA? - ANSWERS-ESSA is a reauthorization of ESEA.
A middle school science teacher requested three personal days off in a row in
early September. The principal denied the request because of the need for
consistency and the lack of qualified substitutes in the district. The science
, teacher filed a grievance with the school board stating that she requested the
days in observance of the Jewish High Holy Days.
Which constitutional rights of the teacher may have been violated? - ANSWERS-
Freedom of religion
The employer is required to provide reasonable accommodations.
In what state did Horace Mann begin the Common School Movement? -
ANSWERS-Massachusetts
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision upheld the constitutionality of racial
segregation in public facilities,
including schools, that infamously came to be known as "separate but equal"? -
ANSWERS-Plessy v. Ferguson
Which subgroup of students must schools support when using Title I funding to
provide supplemental
academic programs? - ANSWERS-Economically disadvantaged students
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution limits the practice of religion in
schools? - ANSWERS-First Amendment
A local high school junior disclosed to her counselor that a peer had been sending
her vulgar and inappropriate texts via a messaging app. The student, reported
that the texts included cruel references to her appearance and specifically stated
various things that would happen if she shared this information with others.
What is the appropriate next action for the counselor to take? - ANSWERS-Begin
the formal cyber-bullying investigation process.
The cyber-bullying investigation process will determine which additional steps
need to be taken.
Mrs. Gonzalez requested the most recent report card for her stepson, Jamie, from
the front office. The records clerk stated he could not give the report card to her
because she is not on the child's birth certificate.
Which law supports Mrs. Gonzalez's request for student records? - ANSWERS-
FERPA.
Legal guardians have the right to review their children's records and instructional
materials.
What are Sunshine Laws? - ANSWERS-Sunshine laws require certain government
proceedings to be open to the public.
,The police department calls the school to confirm that a 15-year-old student was
present in class on a specific date and time. The individual calling notes that there
a court order that substantiates this request
According to FERPA, when can the school release this information? - ANSWERS-
When the school is presented with a court order
The school can release this information when presented with a court order.
A principal at a middle school that hosts a coed soccer team has been receiving
complaints about particular male players harassing and ridiculing the female
players.
Under which law must the principal act to address these complaints? - ANSWERS-
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender.
Which situation would be a violation of Title IX? - ANSWERS-Students must be
able to bench press 100 pounds to participate in track and field.
What is ESSA? - ANSWERS-ESSA is a reauthorization of ESEA.
A middle school science teacher requested three personal days off in a row in
early September. The principal denied the request because of the need for
consistency and the lack of qualified substitutes in the district. The science
, teacher filed a grievance with the school board stating that she requested the
days in observance of the Jewish High Holy Days.
Which constitutional rights of the teacher may have been violated? - ANSWERS-
Freedom of religion
The employer is required to provide reasonable accommodations.
In what state did Horace Mann begin the Common School Movement? -
ANSWERS-Massachusetts
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision upheld the constitutionality of racial
segregation in public facilities,
including schools, that infamously came to be known as "separate but equal"? -
ANSWERS-Plessy v. Ferguson
Which subgroup of students must schools support when using Title I funding to
provide supplemental
academic programs? - ANSWERS-Economically disadvantaged students
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution limits the practice of religion in
schools? - ANSWERS-First Amendment
