Sharing accurate and up-to-date information with your child’s school is essential for their safety, well-being, and academic success. 

Proper documentation streamlines communication with teachers, school nurses, and administrators, promoting a supportive environment for your child.

Trustworthy makes it easy to store and share this information securely, ensuring it’s readily accessible when needed. 

Essential Information to Provide

Schools typically require several types of information, including:

• Contact information: names, phone numbers, and email addresses for parents, guardians, and emergency contacts. Ensure the school has a backup contact in case primary contacts are unavailable.

• Health information: allergies, medical conditions, medications, and any necessary treatments. Provide detailed instructions on administering emergency medications.

• Academic information: learning accommodations, such as extended test time or assistive technology; individualized education programs, which outline educational goals and support services for students with disabilities; or 504 plans, which provide accommodations to help students with disabilities access the general education curriculum. 

• Permissions: consent forms for field trips, photo usage, and a list of individuals authorized for pickup. Specify any individuals who are not permitted to pick up your child.

• Additional forms: Schools may request special dietary instructions, transportation details, or after-school care information.

Storing all of this information in Trustworthy's Family Operating System® will save you a lot of time whenever it’s needed.

If your child’s school has specific forms to fill out, you can store those with Trustworthy, too – and send them to the school directly from your Trustworthy vault. What’s more, storing such forms with Trustworthy will simplify future updates to your child’s information.

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Keeping Information Up to Date

It’s crucial to update the school whenever something changes. Plan to review and update school information at the start of each school year, after major health changes, or when there are changes in custody or emergency contacts.

Sharing comprehensive information with your child’s school not only ensures their safety but also supports their academic and social development. 

By using Trustworthy’s secure digital tools, you can respond quickly to emergencies and foster a collaborative relationship with school staff. This proactive approach helps create a safe and nurturing environment where your child can thrive.

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