Bridlewood Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its education programs, activities, admissions, or employment, in compliance with applicable federal civil rights laws.

Laws We Comply With

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 — prohibits discrimination based on sex.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — prohibits discrimination based on disability.
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 — prohibits discrimination based on disability by public entities.
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 — prohibits discrimination based on age.

Scope

This policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, parents and guardians, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and the public. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the school’s education programs and activities.

Designated Coordinators

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the school’s nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Michael Manning, Principal, mmanning@bridlewoodacademy.net, 803.572.4150

Section 504 / ADA Title II Coordinator: Shawna Goerlich, sgoerlich@bridlewoodacademy.net, 803.572.4150

How to File a Complaint

Any person who believes they have been subjected to discrimination may file a complaint with the appropriate Coordinator listed above. For details on our Complaint Policy, please click here.

A complainant may also file a complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, whether or not a complaint is filed with the school.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100  ·  1-800-421-3481  ·  OCR@ed.gov. Inquiries from South Carolina are handled by the OCR regional office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Related Notices

Two related nondiscrimination statements are maintained separately: the USDA nondiscrimination statement, which applies to the school’s meal programs, and the school’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement, which applies to hiring and employment.

Questions may be directed to:
Principal Michael Manning  · 1543 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden, SC 29020  ·  803.572.4150  ·  mmanning@bridlewoodacademy.net

Bridlewood Academy is an equal-opportunity institution. This notice is published in accordance with federal civil rights laws and U.S. Department of Education regulations.