• Vestavia Hills City Schools shares "directory information" with several vendors in the creation of accounts for our students. In concurrence with FERPA, Directory information means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclose.

    We encourage you to review our privacy statement regarding the use of information given on our websites and the information you provide us through any source. By visiting and using the sites you agree to its terms.

    About the Privacy Statement

    This privacy statement may be amended from time to time. Any changes, which affect the way that we use your personal information, will be notified by posting a message on this site. Vestavia Hills City School (VHCS) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. You can visit official Vestavia Hills City School websites without revealing any personal information.

    About your Cookies

    When you request information from VHCS or ask that someone from the school contact you, we will use your email address (or other preferred method of contact you specify) to respond to your question, comments or request. We may use "cookies" or "scripts" to collect information. You may adjust your Internet browser to disable the use of cookies and scripts; however, you should be advised that some website functionality may be unavailable without the use of cookies and scripts.

    About tracking access

    Vestavia Hills City School websites does not collect any personal information but it does automatically track accesses, which are identified by the Internet address of the computer accessing the site, the web browser being used by that computer and a record of the pages visited on the site. We may on occasion disclose information concerning our users in an aggregate, non-personally-identifiable form such as the total number of visitors on a particular day or the most often accessed pages.

    Access to Your Information

    We encourage you to provide updates as needed to assure that VHCS has current, accurate and complete contact information.

    Links to other sites

    Our web sites have links to many other sites. These include links to web sites operated by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Vestavia Hill City School is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and suggests you review their privacy statements.

    Co-branded Site

    Vestavia Hills City Schools shares "directory information" with several vendors in the creation of accounts for our students. In concurrence with FERPA, Directory information means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

    These sites, because they are not owned or controlled by VHCS, are not governed by this Privacy Statement.

    We have provided links to the privacy statements of many of the business partners with whom we work to collect information and provide services below. If you have questions about a company not listed below, please see the “Contact Us” section at the bottom of this web page.

    Google for EDU Page on Trust

    G Suite for Education Privacy information

    G Suite for Education Terms of Service

    Google Apps Security and Privacy

    Chalkable - This data is stored locally but shared with ALSDE. 

    Product       Website and Description            Student Data            Vendor Privacy Information 

    G Suite for Education: Drive  (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Calendar, Sites
    G Suite for Education: Student creation and productivity tools. 

    first name           last name       VHCS student ID password (encrypted)   course association student-created content  

    Google for EDU Page on Trust                          
    Google Apps for Education Terms of Service             
    Google Apps Security and Privacy                                               
    Tools Schools Can Trust 

    SchoolMint:
    SchoolMint streamlines enrollment with secure, online and mobile solutions for student registration and SIS integration 

    first name           last name       VHCS student ID password (encrypted)     email addresses     DOB           Parental Information       Medical Information       Gender            Race           Transportation 
     

    Chalkable
    Chalkable is a web-based student information system that stores data such as standardized 
    tests to daily class work, attendance, discipline, health and special education data that proves 
    to be a catalyst for improving the quality of education in schools.

    first name           last name      VHCS student ID  password (encrypted)     email addresses       DOB           Parental Information         Medical Information                 Gender            Race           Transportation

    This data is stored locally but shared with ALSDE.