Use of Feature Films in the School Policy

Code: IIABB-AR

Amity School District 4J

Adopted: 5/9/90 Revised/Readopted: 10/12/05

Use of Feature Films in the School

Prior to showing a feature film in a school, the instructor must seek the written approval of the building principal. At least five days prior to the showing the instructor shall submit, in writing, to the principal the following information on the particular film:

1. Title and brief description;
2. Purpose for the showing;

3. Match with course objectives;
4. Proposed date of showing;
5. When and how parents will be notified, or if necessary grant consent;
6. Audience rating (G, PG, PG-13, or under special circumstances R).

The showing of all feature films/videos with a G rating requires only prior parent notification from the instructor, who will summarize in writing the information in the above points 1., 2.,4. and 6.

Additionally, for feature films/videos with a PG, PG-12, or R rating, prior parental consent will be required before a student views the film in.

Instructors are required to preview all film media before showing to students.

Only films rated G, PG, PG-13 or under special circumstances R may be shown as part of the school program. A parent may have the opportunity to preview a film when practicably possible and that parent must give prior consent before his/her student may view a film rated PG, PG-13, or R.

Edited or unrated films/videos will be shown at the discretion of the building administrator.

Parental notification for the showing of G movies at the secondary level will be at the discretion of the building administrator.

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