As part of the application process, parents will have the opportunity to accept or deny the following media release statement.

For school and school-related programs, my child may be interviewed, photographed, videotaped and/or voice recorded and his/her name, image, likeness and voice may be used in TOPS-approved photographs, videos, publications, news media and web pages for special projects or publicity aimed at promoting school activities and sound teaching practices. I understand the contents of the interview may be published or aired publicly.

My child will be under the supervision of a school staff member while being interviewed, filmed or photographed, unless my child is part of a general background or group scene in which my child is not identified. During such a session or interview, my child reserves the right to refuse to answer any questions or participate in any discussions that make him/her feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, and at any time my child and/or the supervising school agent reserves the right to terminate the interview, photo or video session.

TOPS is under no obligation to air or publish the image, photos, videotape, and/or voice of my child. I understand that neither I, nor my child, will receive monetary compensation for allowing my child's image or voice to be used, and that my child's appearance or the use of his/her voice in any publication, photo or televised form does not grant any ownership rights to me or my child.