PARISH HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES

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1 PARISH HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES Respectful * Safe* Responsible CHAPLIN HAMPTON SCOTLAND

2 The Parish Hill Middle School program is designed to provide a diverse educational experience. Our school size can enhance the important relationship between student and teacher. Academic expectations remain high as we wish to see every student take advantage of the many terrific programs at Parish Hill. As a seventh grader you are required to take the five core courses of English, Math, Science, Geography, and School Success Skills. Some seventh grades will be placed in Pre-Algebra (a higher level class based on recommendations from their sixth grade teachers and standardized test scores). All seventh graders will be assigned a World Language (Spanish and French) rotation. In addition, Seventh graders will have the opportunity to choose 3 additional rotations from the following; Art, Chinese, Computer Aided Design, Environmental Research, Graphic Design, Computer Applications, Family and Consumer Science, and Money, Math, Manipulatives and Me. The course descriptions for these classes are found later in this Program of Studies. Each rotation will take place for 10 weeks. Every effort will be made to give students their top choices. However, due to space limitations, students may be assigned their third or fourth choice. Additionally, 7th graders will take Physical Education and one of the following full-year classes that meet every other day. The classes are Chorus, Band, and Introduction to Music. The course descriptions for these classes are found later in this Program of Studies. As an eighth grader you are required to take the five core courses of English, Math, Science, Social Studies and one of three World Language courses. Some students will be placed in Honors Algebra based on recommendations from their seventh grade teacher. Students may participate in a School Success Skills class, in lieu of a World Language, based upon recommendations of 7 th grade teachers. Eighth graders will take Physical Education and one of the following full-year classes, which meet every other day: Chorus, Band, and General Music. The course descriptions for these classes are found later in this Program of Studies. Additionally, eighth graders will choose four of the following courses which meet every day for one marking period. These classes are Art, Independent Living, Chinese, Computer Applications, Robotics/Pre-Engineering, Animation and Gaming, ALEKS-math program, and Writing Lab. The course descriptions for these classes are found later in this Program of Studies. Every effort will be made to give students their first choice but because of limited seating and overall 8th grade student demand in courses, such as World Language, this may not always be possible. Parish Hill offers a number of extra curricular and interscholastic activities. From soccer to softball, basketball to baseball, there is something for everyone. If sports are not your thing, you may wish to join a club. The middle school newspaper, art club, diversity club, drama club, or chorus may just be the answer. If you have any questions or need additional information you may contact any staff or faculty member at Parish Hill. We are all ready and willing to help.

3 CHAPLIN, HAMPTON, SCOTLAND REGIONAL DISTRICT #11 CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS We believe students learn best and become contributing, productive members of society through: Highly engaging, rigorous and relevant instruction Varied educational experiences An environment that allows them to grow academically, socially, and personally Participation within a safe school climate 21 st Century Learning Expectations Academic Students will: Demonstrate effective communication Use information, media and technology effectively and responsibly Demonstrate the ability to effectively apply problem solving skills across the curriculum Become independent and self-directed learners Attain the skills and habits for college and career readiness Civic/Social Students will: Apply decision making/problem solving skills in social/civic areas Handle social situations with respect and responsibility toward others Demonstrate responsibility for their own behavior and actions Contribute to the welfare of others Characteristics of a Parish Hill Pirate P Problem Solver I Independent R Respectful and responsible A Academic achiever T Technologically proficient E Effective Communicator

4 MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY The purpose of Parish Hill Middle School is to provide educational experiences that equip students with the academic skills, cultural awareness, social behaviors, and physical well-being necessary for a successful school experience. Parish Hill Middle School offers a program that is responsive to the needs of early adolescents. Parish Hill Middle School is committed to instruction that is related to real-life experiences in order to foster a positive attitude towards learning and personal responsibility. Parish Hill Middle School promotes respect, achievement, and pride in self, school, and community. SUPPORT SERVICES The school counselors work collaboratively with teachers, students, parents and administrators to help students maximize their potential. We recognize that students arrive at school with varied experiences, strengths, interest and needs. To meet the needs of every middle school student, the school counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive program of services designed to respond to the developmental needs of students. Services provided include individual and group counseling, liaison with Special Education, and consultation with staff, parents and the community. The goal is to nurture growth and development in the areas of learning readiness, school adjustment and achievement, school development and goal setting, decision-making and self-fulfillment. We have a family resource coordinator who addresses student and family needs throughout the tri-town area and teachers provide support services for students with identified needs. Content area classes are offered in a resource environment, when appropriate, for students who have such identified needs. Support in speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy is provided to students based on identified needs. GRADE REPORTS AND INTERIM REPORTS All pupils receive report cards and interim reports four times during the school year. Dates will be delineated in the student handbook as well as on the school calendar. All reports are mailed home. WEB-SITE The Parish Hill Web site address is: HONOR ROLL Parish Hill has two levels of honors. Academic Honors is based on un-weighted academic ratings received in all subjects. To achieve High Honors a student must have a grade point average of 3.6 or above, based on a 4 point scale. To achieve Honors, a student's grade point average must be 3.0 or better. A student receiving any grade below a C- or receiving an Incomplete is excluded from the academic honor roll.

5 LIBRARY Students may come as a group with their classroom teacher to do research for an assignment or may come individually with passes from their teachers. Students receive instruction in library use through their various academic classes. The library collection supports both the middle and high school curriculum and provides leisure reading materials. There are over 12,000 books and 60 periodicals available for student use. The library computers are connected to the Internet. The card catalog is on the computer network and available on all student and staff computers. Students have access to many online databases. Parish Hill subscribes to Newsbank, SIRS Discoverer, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inet Library, Worlds Best Poetry/Story Finder, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Americana, Lands & People, Grove Art, Grove Music, Issues & Controversies, Opposing Viewpoints, Encyclopedia of American Government Culture Grams and United Streaming. The school also has access to ICONN, the CT Digital library which can be used at home. All of the databases can be used at home by obtaining the username and password list from the library staff. All students with a signed Computer Use Agreement will be allowed to use the computers in the library. The library offers extended hours two days per week until 3:40 (days to be announced at the beginning of the school year). Students may take the late bus home. SPECIAL SERVICES Students whose needs dictate a more individualized educational program are served through the Special Education Department. Student educational needs are determined through individual assessment. The Special Education program is multi-faceted. Student programs are developed from criteria set forth at a Planning and Placement Team meeting. The curriculum offered by the Special Education Department emphasizes academic and behavioral growth through the monitoring of goals and objectives by both the student and the teacher. Every student is made aware of his/her educational plan and when particular goals have been reached. Every student has the opportunity to meet the more difficult challenges of everyday school life with the support of his/her advisor. Within each of these courses are skills that emphasize information necessary for understanding the world around us. Each course parallels topics from various subject areas. Special regard to a students learning style is emphasized by the teacher. If his/her goals are attained, a student may be transferred to a regular class via a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting.

6 As a seventh grader you are required to take five core courses: English, Math, Science, Geography and School Success Skills. ENG7 ENGLISH 7 Grade 7 This English class will stress development of the following skills: reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, spelling, basic grammar and listening. Part of this curriculum centers around thematic units which take into account adolescent needs and interests. Students use effective communication skills through the development of their skills in reading, studying, viewing, listening, speaking, and writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. In students will be encouraged to take responsibility for independent learning and appropriate academic and social behaviors. MAT7 MATHEMATICS 7 Grade 7 Math 7 includes units on the following topics; rounding, multiplication and division with large numbers, decimals, fractions, percent, ratio, proportion, area, perimeter, volume and simple algebraic equations. Variables will be used in a multitude of contexts. Problem solving will be used where appropriate in these topics. An emphasis will be placed on written explanations for various topics. PRE7 PRE-ALGEBRA 7 Grade 7 This course is designed for the student who is planning to take Algebra I in the 8 th grade. An indepth review of basic concepts in both Algebra and Geometry will be studied, along with problem solving techniques. Topics to be included are solutions of equations, ratio, percent and proportion, variables and expressions, fractions and exponents, along with right triangles and angle measurements. The course will be fast-paced and demanding, requiring appropriate time and effort to complete coursework. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 6 th grade teacher or permission of Department Chair SCI7 SCIENCE 7 Grade 7 The student is first introduced to the basic skills of laboratory procedure and safety and the nature of science, including the scientific method. After obtaining the needed lab skills, students use the inquiry approach in daily activities to explore life and physical science concepts. At the beginning of the year topics include force, motion and other basic concepts of Newtonian physics, while the latter half of the year focuses on structure and function of human body systems, specifically the respiratory, circulatory, digestive and reproductive systems. Current events related to science and technologies are discussed throughout the course.

7 HSS7 GEOGRAPHY 7 Grade 7 The seventh grade geography course is a study of the different cultural regions of the world. Students begin by studying very basic terminology from the discipline of geography. Students then apply this knowledge when studying different cultural regions of the world. Some examples of regions examined over the year include the United States and Canada, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. SSS7 SCHOOL SUCCESS SKILLS Grade 7 This course is designed to help students with their transition to the middle school and towards school success. Topics such as study skills, note taking skills, test taking strategies, organization skills and social skills will be covered. The 7 th grade library curriculum will also be delivered through this class. In addition, students will have opportunity to organize their long term projects, review homework issues, and work on appropriate social skills. Some developmental guidance lessons by school counselors will take place in the class. 7 th grade rotation classes ART7 ART Grade 7 During the seventh grade art rotation, students will continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, promote creative growth and enhance their critical thinking skills through exploration and investigation of cultural traditions and styles. Students will create in two and three dimensional levels, as they experience working in areas of drawing, painting, sculpture, design, printmaking and calligraphy. Computer graphics and research will be employed as well. Focus will be mostly on but not limited to Asian and African styles. Some projects include building clay vessels, hand made books using calligraphy, collages, printing techniques and mixed metals.

8 TCD7 C.A.D. (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN) Grade 7 Students will learn how to use computers to design their own Dream Houses. This one quarter course will provide students with a hands-on introduction to Drawing, Design, and Architecture on the computer. Enrollment will be limited by the number of CAD stations. Students will learn to use many of the commands for two-dimensional drawing using AutoCAD LT software. After learning these commands, students will apply these skills as they design their own house and draw floor plans on the computer. TGD7 GRAPHIC DESIGN Grade 7 In this exploratory course, students will learn how to integrate digital media, color and text in creating various forms of communications projects. Projects will involve digital photography, desktop publishing, and other computer based programs to enhance their ability to deliver their presentation in different formats. Beyond the assigned projects; students are encouraged to apply their skills in fulfilling their academic projects and reports. COM7 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Grade 7 In this course you will be introduced to the concepts of computer literacy. Students will build their skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will also improve their keyboarding skills. SECR7 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESEARCH Grade 7 Environmental Research is a hands-on, project based class in which students will actively work outside with the teacher on the wooded Parish Hill school grounds, conducting research, gathering data and writing research results. Potential topics of research include geologic landscape, plant life, study of the woodlands, soil analysis and microhabitats. Students participating in this course must conduct classroom sessions outdoors. The course is designed for students to learn the principles of conducting scientific research and writing scientific reports in preparation for high school level science. The class will be offered during the fall and spring quarters during better weather to allow for outdoor activity. FLS7 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Grade 7 Family and Consumer Science includes a component that addresses personal human growth & development and parenting. Students adopt flour babies and learn about parenting through a hands-on project. Students develop life skills as they complete a food preparation unit.

9 LAN7 WORLD LANGUAGES Grade 7 Bonjour! / Hola! During this rotation students will note contrasts and similarities between world languages and their own language. They will develop a respect for cultural diversity and gain knowledge of global issues. Students will become acquainted with both Spanish and French developing some audio-lingual skills. They will gain insight into different cultures while learning about the food, music and other aspects of cultures beyond the borders of the United States. Students will enjoy earning culture points as they share with the class something authentic from another country. This exploratory language course is an exciting opportunity for the student. MMM7 MONEY, MATH, MANIPULATIVES AND ME! Grade 7 Do you want to work on your basic math skills in a fun and new way? Do you learn best by hands-on activities? Then this course is for you. We will use everything from sports statistics to food and cooking, to shopping, money and more to help make you a whiz at fractions, percents, ratios and basic math. And, what you learn will help you with your CMT testing, too! *Students who have not achieved proficiency on their CMT will automatically be enrolled in this course. LCS7 CHINESE Grade 7 In this Chinese language course, emphasis is placed on speaking, practicing the Chinese system of writing, and utilizing practical vocabulary. 7 th grade students will also be exposed to geography and experience the Chinese culture through lecture and participating in cultural celebrations.

10 7 th graders will choose one of the following classes which meet every other day, all year, opposite the physical education requirement GPE7 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grade 7 This course is required for all 7 th grade students. Middle School physical education classes provide students with opportunities to learn and practice a variety of physical skills. Students will practice skills in individual, team, and lifetime activities and games. The goal of the program is to help students to demonstrate an understanding of the life-long value of personal physical fitness and good health. Students will also learn about safety, appropriate participation and respect for self and peers. PCH7 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS * Grade 7 This course introduces the middle school student to choral singing and ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on vocal development and learning a varied repertoire of music. Performance opportunities in statewide music festivals are offered. Several performance opportunities exist throughout the course of the year. * Attendance and participation at all performances and dress rehearsals is a requirement. PMU7 GENERAL MUSIC GRADE SEVEN Grade 7 This course is designed to introduce students to the basic foundations of music including: music theory, basic piano, and music history. Students will be using the Piano Adventures series throughout the year in their piano study. This class will also use music software on the computers. Also, students will be learning World Music, which is the music of other cultures. After completing this course, students will be able to describe and evaluate musical performances. (This class is limited to 10 students due to the number of keyboards) PBA7 MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND * Grade 7 This is a performance-oriented course, intended and designed to provide the opportunity to learn basic and intermediate performance practices. Skills focused on in this course will include basic instrumental techniques, solo and within the ensemble, as well as the learning of many different musical terms and meanings. Additionally, we will sing basic melodic and harmonic textures, and then transfer them to the instruments. This course will culminate in a number of varied performance opportunities * Attendance and participation at all performances and dress rehearsals is a requirement.

11 As an eighth grader you are required to take the four core courses of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies ENG8 ENGLISH 8 Grade 8 This course will emphasize skills developed in Grade 7 and focus on skills needed for high school success in English. Included in the eighth grade curriculum are thematic units which are taught in an interdisciplinary fashion with other classes. The literature focus is historical fiction and non-fiction. Emphasis is placed on improving reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening. Skills will be taught through the use of short novels, short stories, class lecture, dramatic readings, worksheets and class discussion. Students enrolled in this course will work to use effective communication skills through the development of their skills in reading, viewing, listening, speaking, and writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. In addition, they will be encouraged to take responsibility for independent learning and appropriate academic and social behaviors. MAT8 MATHEMATICS 8 Grade 8 This course includes units of the following topics: number patterns, equations, integers, decimals, exponents, metric system, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, proportions, percent, probability and statistics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and written justifications through class work, projects and interdisciplinary units. This course will develop skills students will need for Math in the ninth grade. SCI8 SCIENCE 8 Grade 8 Science eight includes the study of astronomy, the formation of earth s landforms, the design requirements of structures such as bridges, and the role of science and technology in our lives. The inquiry approach will be used to investigate food products relating to production, taste, preservation, safety, and nutrition. Students will collect and analyze data from various laboratory experiments to arrive at conclusions to verify major scientific concepts. Proper laboratory techniques will be emphasized.

12 HSS8 SOCIAL STUDIES 8 Grade 8 Social Studies in grade eight is devoted to a study of American History. The program will deal with the Americas and a major emphasis on the people who settled, expanded, and developed the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the colonial and early national periods of our nation's history, with the more complex issues of the twentieth century left for later concentration. Familiarity with our leaders, traditions, and customs, and more specific and tangible issues and incidents will be stressed. A biographical-cultural approach, emphasizing the American heritage, has particular appeal to the idealism of the middle school student. Students will focus on developing skills in reading, viewing, listening, and speaking for a variety of purposes, as well as writing skills. MC18 HONORS ALGEBRA I Grade 8 This is a course designed for the student planning to complete AP Calculus in their senior year. A rigorous study of the topics in Algebra I will be interwoven with abstract reasoning skills to provide a base for high-level conceptual understanding. The use of technology will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and department criteria Students may participate in a Bridge Skills class based on, but not limited to, the recommendations of the 7 th grade teachers. SSS8 BRIDGE SKILLS Grade 8 Upon the recommendation of seventh grade teachers, students will participate in activities designed around school success skills. Using grade 8 themes and building on the foundation in grade 7, students will work on study skills, note taking, organization, and test taking. Students will receive support for major content area assignments through the use of various study techniques.

13 8 th graders will choose one of the following three World Language courses. Due to limited seating and overall student demand, students may not always get their first choice. LFR8 FRENCH I Grade 8 French I is the first in a five year sequence of French courses offered at Parish Hill. In this introductory level course, a proficiency based approach is used to establish correct pronunciation and sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on speaking and writing in simple French and utilizing practical vocabulary in restricted situations. The student will be exposed to the geography and culture of France as well as the Francophone world. An average of 70% or above is necessary to obtain the teachers recommendation to continue to the next level. LSP8 SPANISH I Grade 8 Spanish I is the first in a five year sequence of Spanish courses offered at Parish Hill. In this introductory level course, a proficiency based approach is used to establish correct pronunciation and sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on speaking and writing simple Spanish and utilizing practical vocabulary in restricted situations. The student will be exposed to the geography and culture of Spain, Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries. An average of 70% or above is necessary to obtain the teachers recommendation to continue to the next level. LCC8 CONVERSATION AND CULTURE Grade 8 Students will be recommended for this one year language course by the 7 th grade team teachers. The course will introduce 8th grade students to both French and Spanish. Conversation and Culture will be the emphasis while focusing on specific topic-oriented units such as foods, colors, travel, numbers, time, greetings, clothing, days, months and more. Half of the year will be Spanish and half of the year will be French. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the French and Spanish speaking cultures, be prepared with specific topical conversational skills in French and Spanish and feel prepared to continue language study at the Spanish I or French I level in high school.

14 Eight graders will choose four of the following quarter long courses which meet every day for one marking period. Due to limited seating and overall student demand, students may not always get their first choice. ART8 ART Grade 8 Through the process of viewing and discussing various styles of art such as Impressionism, Pop and Op Art, Fauvism and others, as well as their own work, students will form personal judgments about visual art. They will explore 2 & 3 dimensional media with the intent to begin to use, and understand, the elements and principles of art as they create their pieces. FCD8 INDEPENDENT LIVING Grade 8 Topics covered as part of the eighth grade Family & Consumer Science unit are housing and finance including budgeting and mortgages, nutrition & food preparation including foods labs, and clothing construction with a finished project they may take home. TRS8 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Grade 8 This course offers students the opportunity to be introduced to the concepts of computer literacy. Students will build their skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additional programs such as Access and publisher will be explored as time permits. Students also learn or improve their keyboarding skills. Many of the concepts learned will prepare students to test out of the high school Computer Applications requirement. TRS8 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS/PRE-ENGINEERING Grade 8 Robotic wars, contests and tournaments will provide a competitive flare to this new and exciting course. A hands approach in the modern technological construction of a fully functioning robot will engage students in applying and expanding their mathematical and science knowledge to solve real world problems. Students will create their own uniquely programmed robot. Fundamental robotics problems such as robot navigation will allow students to apply sensor technologies such as sonar, infrared sensing, magnetic sensing, photo sensing and vision sensing. Previous experience with computers is helpful.

15 TAG8 ANIMATION AND GAMING- DESIGN AND PRESENTATION Grade 8 In this exploratory course, students will be introduced to computer animation programs and their more modern applications on the internet. Students will also learn how computer animators and gamers rely on drawing skills and tradition animation techniques such as story boards, sound tracking, characters, props and set design to make professional animations. They will apply the principles of design using the elements of art, within their computer projects. In this course we will identify specific jobs and fields that use computer animation. The animation software used is the current, state of the art animation software. The student will exhibit their animations, participate in critiques of their work and aesthetically judge animations as to their form, content, and meaning, as well as the mathematics and physics of motion in animation. SIS8 ALEKS Grade 8 ALEKS is a web-based artificially intelligent software. ALEKS is founded on groundbreaking research in mathematical cognitive science known as Knowledge Space Theory. Through adaptive questioning, ALEKS accurately assesses a student's knowledge state and then delivers targeted instruction on the exact topics the student is most ready to learn. This self paced program will give students confidence in Mathematics by strengthening areas that students need to master prior to High School. One student review: Taking the ALEKS course has significantly helped me master things I needed to work on *Students who have not achieved proficiency on the CMT will be automatically enrolled in this course. WLS8 WRITING LAB Grade 8 Writing Lab is a great way to sharpen your writing skills to endure even greater success in your coursework. Your teacher will help you to generate ideas, use proper writing format, be very persuasive and become a great writer. You will go from struggling, to write one paragraph, to writing amazing full pages. You will also receive help on your writing assignments from other classes and improve you CMT tests. *Students who have not achieved proficiency on the CMT will be automatically enrolled in this course. LCH8 CHINESE Grade 8 In this Chinese language course, emphasis is placed on speaking, practicing the Chinese system of writing, and utilizing practical vocabulary. 8 th grade students will also be exposed to geography and experience the Chinese culture through lecture and participating in cultural celebrations.

16 8 th graders will choose one of the following classes which meet every other day opposite the physical education requirement. GPE8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grade 8 This course is required for all eighth grade students. Middle School physical education classes provide students with opportunities to learn and practice a variety of physical skills. Students will practice skills in individual, team, and lifetime activities and games. The goal of the program is to help students to demonstrate an understanding of the life-long value of personal physical fitness and good health. Students will also learn about safety, appropriate participation and respect for self and peers. PBA8 MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND * Grade 8 This is a performance-oriented course, intended and designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn basic and intermediate performance. Skills focused on in this course will include basic instrumental techniques, solo and within the ensemble, as well as the learning of many different musical terms and meanings. Additionally, we will sing basic melodic and harmonic textures, and then transfer them to the instruments. This course will culminate in a number of varied performance opportunities. * Attendance and participation at all performances and dress rehearsals is a requirement. PCH8 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS * Grade 8 This course introduces the middle school student to choral singing and ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on vocal development and learning a varied repertoire of music. Performance opportunities in statewide music festivals are offered. Several performance opportunities exist throughout the course of the year. * Attendance and participation at all performances and dress rehearsals is a requirement. PMU8 GENERAL MUSIC Grade 8 This course is designed to introduce students to the basic foundations of music including: music theory, basic guitar, and music theory. Students will be using the Hal Leonard series throughout the year in their guitar study. They will be able to play on all strings and learn many different guitar chords. Students will also be learning western music history including: Mozart, Beethoven, Jazz music and the history of Rock and Roll. After completing this course, students will be able to describe and evaluate musical performances. (This class is limited to 12 students)

17 ***ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS PLEASE NOTE*** Requests for course changes will be considered after the scheduling of classes has been completed. Parish Hill High School reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient class registration. Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (or FERPA), parents and students have extensive rights with regard to student records. The law gives parents and eligible students (students who have reached the age of 18) the right to inspect all school records relating to the student. Parents remain entitled to access the school records without the consent of the student even after a student has reached the age of eighteen, as long as the student is a dependent of the parent for federal tax purposes. The law also requires that any personally identifiable information contained in these records will be kept confidential, unless either consent for disclosure is given or one of the legal exceptions to these confidentiality requirements applies.