Parent's Right to Know

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Title I schools must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). These regulations allow you to learn more about our teachers' training and credentials. At any time, you may ask:

• Whether the teacher meets state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject they are teaching.

• Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications or licensing criteria were waived.

• What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled.

Sincerely,

Mark Barney, Principal

Martinsburg South Middle School

This Policy is in effect for the 2025 - 2026 school year. It was last revised in March 2025.