Whole Child Access Pass Opt-in

The WHOLE CHILD ACCESS PASS provides all Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) students and their families special opportunities and negotiated rates for a variety of Metro Parks Tacoma's (MPT) programs, facilities and attractions. Through a collaborative approach, the agencies are working to reduce registration barriers and enhance awareness of out-of-school time experiences that aid in Whole Child development for all TPS students. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS & PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: For families who have opted-in to the program by signing the waiver, automatic exchange of participant and family information to expedite the MPT registration process with no need to bring documents for proof of income. Enhanced access to after school sports leagues and art, dance, nature and fitness clubs located within school facilities. Preferred Customer status gives access to select classes, camps, and attractions at discounted rates. (Pass holders will receive priority for services including priority position for program enrollment). Early park entrance into a variety of attractions on identified date. Special promotions with other local public museums, attractions and services within Pierce County Enhanced communication channels to connect students with these special out-of-school time development opportunities designed to complement the Whole Child approach to student development. CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE: Yes, I would like to participate in the Whole Child Access Pass program. Tacoma Public Schools has jointly developed an opportunity to provide special opportunities for Tacoma students access to participate in programs and services offered by Metro Parks Tacoma and other non-profit partners.This consent allows for the release of limited student information, to include: STUDENT NAME, SCHOOL NAME, GRADE, PARENT NAME, EMAIL, STUDENT HOME ADDRESS, FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION (if applicable) with Metro Parks Tacoma, in order to provide better fee waiver assistance to participants and the ability to communicate future youth service opportunities to Tacoma Public School families. Tacoma residents who currently qualify for free/reduced lunch will automatically qualify for Metro Parks Tacoma's Financial Assistance program. Additionally, at any time - authorized parents/guardians can opt-out by contacting Metro Parks Tacoma's main headquarters and request to remove their student's name from the program. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy education records, both fiscally and academic. For the student's protection, FERPA limits release of student records, to include but not limited to, residency, without explicit written consent. Additionally, The National School Lunch Act (42 USC section 1758 (b)(6)(c) protects the confidentiality of student's eligibility for free and reduced lunch and provides for penalties for unauthorized disclosure. A parent/guardian must express consent to share free and reduced lunch information.