Heard County School System SMS Terms of Service

1- SMS Consent Communication:
Information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:
If consent has been given to receive text messages from Heard County School System, messages may be received related to the following:

Appointment scheduling
Appointment reminders
Student absences
Student behavior

Example: "Parent/Guardian could you please call me about your son's absence today. Could you please contact the school at 706-675-3656 or visit our website https://www.heard.k12.ga.us to submit a Dr.'s Note. Thank you."

Reply STOP to opt-out of SMS messaging

3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, up to one SMS message per day may be received related to appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, student absences, or student behavior.

Example: "Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to one SMS message per week regarding your appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, student absences, or student behavior, "

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on the carrier's pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5- Opt-In Method:
Opt-in to receive SMS messages from Heard County School System can be done in the following ways:

Verbally, during a conversation
By submitting an online form
By filling out a paper form

6- Opt-Out Method:
Opting out of receiving SMS messages can be done at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message received. Alternatively, direct contact can be made to request removal from the messaging list.

7- Help:
For any issues, reply with the keyword HELP. Alternatively, help can be obtained directly from us at https://www.heard.k12.ga.us

Additional Options:
If SMS messages are not desired, the SMS consent box on forms can be left unchecked.

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:

Message and data rates may apply.
Opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
For assistance, text "HELP" or see our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
above.
Message frequency may vary.

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