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Student Rights & Resources

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Student Rights & Resources

Every scholar deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and empowered. This page provides a clear starting point for understanding scholar rights, finding support, and reaching the appropriate Compass resource.

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Your Rights at Compass

Find the protection or support you need.

Rights and support often overlap. These topics are grouped together to make it easier to understand where to start.

Safe & Inclusive Learning

Compass is committed to a learning environment where scholars can participate safely and without unlawful discrimination.

Nondiscrimination & Equal Access

Scholars are entitled to equitable access to educational programs, activities, and services without unlawful discrimination.

Title IX & Sex-Based Discrimination

Title IX addresses sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and related reporting procedures.

View Title IX Information →
Bullying, Harassment & Safety

Scholars should feel safe in virtual classrooms, school activities, communications, field trips, and other Compass learning environments.

Find Reporting Options →

Access & Educational Support

Families have rights related to accommodations, records, privacy, access, and educational participation.

Section 504 & Accommodations

Section 504 supports equal access for qualified scholars with disabilities through individualized accommodations and related protections.

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Records, Privacy & Family Access

Families have rights related to educational records, privacy, access, corrections, and scholar information.

Records & Transcripts →
Free Public Education & Pupil Fees

Scholars have the right to participate in educational activities without being charged fees prohibited under California law.

View Compliance Information →

Support & Resolution

Some concerns require a formal process, while others may simply need the right support team or resource.

Concerns & Complaints

Compass can help families determine whether a concern belongs in an informal resolution process, complaint procedure, Title IX process, or another formal route.

Find the Right Process →
Support During Unique Situations

Additional protections may apply to foster youth, scholars experiencing homelessness, military-connected scholars, and others navigating major transitions.

Explore Unique Situations →
Wellness & Counseling Support

Families can connect with Compass counseling services for academic, social-emotional, wellness, and personal support.

Explore Counseling Services →

Reporting & Resolution

Need to report a concern?

You do not need to know the exact policy or complaint process before asking for help. Start with the option that best matches your concern, and Compass can help connect you with the appropriate resource or formal process.

Review Reporting Options

Find the Right Support

Where should I go?

These are common starting points for families looking for information, support, or next steps.

Counseling & Wellness

Academic, social-emotional, personal, and wellness support.

Counseling Services →

Section 504 & Scholar Support

Accommodations, access, disability support, and related services.

Scholar Support →

Records & Transcripts

Scholar records, transcripts, educational information, and records requests.

Records & Transcripts →

Policies, Complaints & Notices

Formal policies, complaint procedures, notices, Title IX information, and compliance documents.

Compliance & Required Notices →

Additional Protections

Support during unique circumstances.

Housing instability, foster care, military service, family transitions, and other circumstances can affect a scholar’s educational experience. Additional rights, protections, and support may be available.

We’re Here to Help

You do not have to navigate questions or concerns alone.

Compass staff can help your family understand available resources, identify the right contact, and take the next step toward resolving a concern or accessing support.