Brevard's Best School for Attention, Reading and Language Difficulties
This is a tentitive document. -Final version will be online by August 18-
-This is a guide for parents to use fill out exceptions for.
Brevard's Best School for
Attention,
Reading and
Language
Difficulties
This is a tentitive document. -Final version will be online by August 18-
-This is a guide for parents to use fill out exceptions for.
To offer a fulfilling and useful education for every student by providing educational programs designed specifically for the needs of each student; providing a unique environment customized to serve each student’s unique needs; assessing and significantly improving the student’s overall performance in school and in life by maximizing their personal potential and creating innovative doorways for successful living and learning.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Initial Enrollment
Parents enrolling students at Incredible Horizons Academy must accurately complete all registration documents. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may result in the student’s release from the school.
Students who do not have the immunization form shall be temporarily excluded from attendance until full compliance.
It is necessary for a parent or legal guardian to accompany their child to school for initial enrollment or transfer to a new school.
Re-Enrollment
Students re-enrolling at Incredible Horizons Academy must provide an accurate update of any information required by the school. This may be accomplished by submitting an update enrollment application.
School Entry Physical Examination
Within thirty (30) days of a student’s initial enrollment or re-enrollment, the parents or legal guardians shall provide evidence of a physical examination performed within one year before the date of entry. Students transferring from a Florida public or private school who have completed a physical examination within the prescribed time period and evidence is demonstrated within their transferred records, shall not be required to re-submit to a new physical examination.
A student may be exempt from the required physical examination and/or immunization upon written request of the parent or legal guardian of such student, stating objection to the examination and/or immunization on religious grounds or for a medical reason certified by a competent medical authority.
Change of Address or Telephone Number
It is important that parents notify the school immediately of any change in address or telephone number. Unlisted numbers will be held in confidence when requested.
Social Security Number
State law requires school personnel to request the Social Security Number from each student enrolling in a Florida school.
Accident Insurance
Accident insurance is provided by Nationwide for injuries that occur during school.
Fees for Special Services
Services for speech, occupational therapy and Behavior Analysis are available during the school day. Funding for this comes from CMS or your insurance. Please let the school office know if you would like referral forms for these services.
Verification of Identity
Parents must place on file with the school, a copy of their valid Florida Drivers License or Florida Identification Card for purposes of identification when depositing scholarship checks issued by the Florida Department of Education and the Children First Central Florida scholarship.
Withdrawals
Any student sixteen (16) years of age or older who intends to withdraw from school must file a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment with the school. The declaration must acknowledge that terminating school enrollment is likely to reduce the student’s earning potential and must be signed by the student and his or her parent or legal guardian.
Dual Enrollment
The school will accept credits earned by students who participate in a dual enrollment program recognized by the Florida Department of Education. Any student attending a dual enrollment class will be recorded as present at Incredible Horizons Academy provided they are present at when expected during the school day.
Independent Study
High school students may earn elective credits provided the chosen subject, 1) meets the academic expectations of a recognized elective subject and, 2) the course of study is first approved by the school. Students may also develop an elective topic after receiving approval of the school and the topic is developed in a manner consistent with the normal expectations of electives.
Graduation
Students must complete the state mandated requirements for graduation before participating in the school’s graduation ceremony.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation requires successful completion of a minimum of 24 academic credits in grades 9 through 12. The 24 credits shall be distributed as follows:
a. English - 4 Credits
b. Mathematics - 3 Credits
1. Courses or series of courses deemed "equivalents" for meeting the Algebra I graduation requirement are:
(1) Applied Mathematics J and Applied Mathematics II
(2) Integrated Mathematics I and Integrated Mathematics II
(3) Pacesetter Mathematics I
c. Science - 3 Credits
d. American History - 1 Credit
e. World History - 1 Credit
f. Economics - 0.5 Credit
g. American Government - 0.5 Credit
h. One credit from the following:
§ Practical Arts Career Education or Exploratory Career Education
§ Performing Fine Arts
§ A combination of 0.5 credit from each of the above (0.5 from Practical Arts and 0.5 from Performing Fine Arts).
i. Life Management Skills - 0.5 Credit
j. Physical Education – 1 Credit
k. Elective courses – 8.5 Credits
Students Enrolling from Home Education Programs
Previously home-schooled students entering the school will be required to pass an entrance examination consisting of language and math skills of their most immediate grade before entering. A student’s placement is determined by the results of this entrance examination.
DRESS CODE
All shirts must be Incredible Horizons or A+ Academy shirts. Pants, shorts, or skirts must be worn at waist. The hem of shorts and skirts are to be no higher that the ends of the student’s fingertips when held at their lowest point at the student’s side. Clothing must be loose and may not have inappropriate writing. On special occasion days all students are expected to abide by the same length regulations for any garment.
Students who are in violation of the school’s dress code will be required to obtain appropriate clothing prior to entering their classroom. Habitual disregard for the school’s dress code will result in suspension.
.ATTENDANCE
The Florida Department of Education requires students to be in attendance at least eighty-one days per semester. Acceptable excused absences are as follows:
1. Court Dates
2. Religious holidays
3. Illness with written medical documentation
4. Chronic and extended illnesses (3 consecutive days or more) – medical documentation required
5. Death of a family member
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide a written explanation within forty-eight hours from the time the student’s returns to school after each absence. Failure to report and explain the absence(s) shall result in such absences to be unexcused.
A student is considered to be present at school if they are involved in an educational activity that meets the criteria for a school approved activity.
Students in grades 4-12 must be in attendance a minimum of five hours per day to be considered in attendance. For grades K-3 they must be in attendance a minimum of four hours per day to be considered in attendance.
A student who has been absent more that nine (9) days within each semester will not receive a passing grade.
I
Tardiness
Unless previously scheduled every school day begins at 9:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms at that time. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to assure that their student arrives at school on time, unless the student is of a proper age to drive and has the means to do so. Parents/guardians who transport students in addition to their own assume the responsibility for each student.
Students who arrive at school after 9:00 a.m. will be considered tardy unless proper documentation is presented explaining the reason for the student’s tardiness. Failure to provide such document tation will result is an unexcused tardy. Every three incidences of unexcused tardiness will result in one unexcused absence.
No student shall be permitted to leave the school prior to dismissal at the request of or in the company of anyone other than a school employee, police officer with judicial authority, a court official, or the parents of the students unless the permission the parent or guardian has been first secured. Parents and guardians may have access to the student or may grant permission to allow the student to leave school prior to dismissal unless the school has been provided with evidence that this is a legally binding instrument or court order governing such matters as divorce, separation, or custody, which provides to the contrary.
Students who become ill while at school or at a school sponsored function may be released into the custody of their parents, custodian, or their designee.
Habitual Truant
As defined in Florida Statue 1000.01, a “habitual truant” is “a student who has fifteen (15) or more unexcused absences within ninety (90) calendar days with or without the knowledge or consent of the student’s parent/guardian, and who is subject to compulsory school attendance.
Any student who accumulates a total of fifteen (15) days of unexcused absences in a period of ninety (90) calendar days will be considered habitually truant. The student and his/her parent/guardian shall be informed of excessive absences as well as the school’s intent to file a complaint with the Circuit Court Juvenile Division and notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
Drivers License
Pursuant to Section 322.091, F. S., the 1997 Florida Legislature enacted requirements that schools report to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) the name, birth date, sex, and social security number of any minor who attains the age of 14 and accumulates fifteen (15) unexcused absences in a period of ninety (90) calendar days. The legislation further provides that those minors who thus fail to satisfy attendance requirements will be ineligible for the driving privilege.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
A. Students have the responsibility to know and obey rules and laws, which govern their conduct while at school or on school property, and to expect consequences for any inappropriate behavior.
B. Students have the responsibility to learn and use the educational experiences provided for them.
C. Students have an obligation to attend school and avail themselves of an appropriate education.
D. Students have the responsibility to respect other persons and the property of others in the school setting and at school activities.
E. Students have the responsibility to conduct themselves so that disciplinary action will not be necessary.
F. Students have the responsibility to take care of the property provided to them by the school. Any property harmed or destroyed will be repaired or replaced at the student’s expense at true market value as determined by the Director.
G. Students have the responsibility to show respect during the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Students who do not desire to stand for personal or religious convictions have the choice to remain seated quietly, stand without reciting the pledge or leaving the classroom during the pledge. A reason does not have to be given.
H. Students have the responsibility to not use alcohol and/or prohibitive substances such as narcotics and controlled medications not prescribed to them.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
At the end of each quarter, all parents will be scheduled for a parent-teacher conference to discuss the academic and social development of their child. Both parents are required to attend. Additional conferences are welcomed at any time prided such meetings do not interfere with the process of the typical school day. Parents should call the school between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No conferences will be conducted before the start of a school day.
Occasionally, a concern may develop regarding your student’s education, which requires a private consultation. In this event, parents shall contact their student’s teacher to schedule an appointment. Every parent’s first contact at the school is their student’s teacher. Ignoring this crucial first step in problem resolution undermines the authority of the teacher and often fosters an attitude of disrespect between the parent and the teacher.
Parent Orientation
It is imperative that parents thoroughly understand the philosophy of education and methodology of instruction. Therefore, all parents are required to attend the parent orientation before their child’s enrollment is finalized. The day and time will be listed on the school calendar.
Parent-Teacher Fellowship
The Parent-Teacher Fellowship is an essential link in communication between staff and parents. PTF meetings provide a forum for the discussion of current issues and the strategic development of future goals. With this in mind, Parents are encouraged to involve themselves ion this activity.
Parent volunteers are a vital part of the success of Incredible Horizons Academy. Assistance is always needed in areas such as fundraising, construction, teaching, mentoring, field trip chaperones, transportation, and social activities. Each family has an opportunity to volunteer in their area(s) of interest.
PRACTICAL PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be sure that your child arrives at school on time.
2. Help your child develop a positive attitude toward school and teacher.
3. Get your child up in the morning, allowing time to get dressed and eat breakfast in a calm atmosphere before going to school.
4. Go to school and meet your child’s teacher to show support and concern for your child’s education and his/her behavior.
5. Know the teacher’s objectives, and the format in which they are implemented in order to more fully understand his/her teaching method.
6. Make yourself visible around the school. It will make your child happy and proud. Plus, you can help at school, which can be very rewarding to you.
7. Teach your child to learn at home. Remember, you are a teacher too.
8. Provide a quiet, private place for your child’s study time at home.
9. DON’T do your child’s homework for him – he may someday fail because of dependence on you.
10. Instill values in your child such as respect, honesty, and dependability.
11. Teach your child the importance of getting along with others
12. See that your child eats well-balanced meals every day.
13. Instill clean health habits at an early age.
14. Review your child’s progress at the end of the day. Give assurance that he or she is doing well.
Tutoring is available after school in various subjects. Students who register for after school tutoring must attend each scheduled session. A tutoring session, once started, may not be interrupted.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Fire drills are held at school as required by law. Drills may occur at any time of the day. Students are required to move quickly, as directed by the teacher, to the designated exit-area. Upon completion of the drill, an all-clear signal will be sounded, at which time all persons will return to their classrooms.
Field trips are planned to extend and enhance classroom experiences when opportunities and resources permit. Each participating student must have a permission form signed by the parent or legal guardian. When private automobiles are used, the owner of the vehicle must sign special insurance forms. Students are supervised and chaperoned by adults while on field trips.
Students are required to follow school rules and guidelines while on a field trip, the same as in the classroom at school. Students at all times shall follow the instructions and directives of teachers, sponsors, or chaperones in charge of the field trip. Whenever a student misbehaves on a field trip, disciplinary action will be taken which may include warning, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
For the safety and protection of our students, parents should not allow children to arrive on school grounds before the time of supervision by teachers and staff. Drop-off is from 8:45 – 9:00 AM each school day. Students are expected to be in their chairs and ready for work at 9:00 AM. Pickup begins at 3:00 PM unless arrangements have been previously made for an earlier pickup. All students must be picked up prior to 3:15 PM. A charge of $10.00 will be assessed for every fifteen minutes a student remains at school beyond the established pick-up time. You may make personal arrangements for before and after care or one on one tutoring with any of our staff.
Conversations with staff during drop off and pick up of students interferes with student supervision. Please use e-mail, send a note or make an appointment for a parent-teacher conference.
After school tutoring is not to be interrupted. If a child is registered for tutoring he/she is expected to complete the full session. Parents must wait for the conclusion of tutoring to pick up their child.
PROPER BEHAVIOR
Harassment
Students have the right to learn in an environment untainted by sexual or other forms of harassment or discrimination. Offensive conduct, which creates an intimidating, hostile, discriminatory, or offensive learning environment on the basis of gender, religion, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.
Racial Slurs, Hate Slurs, Name-calling
Racial slurs, hate slurs, name-calling, and put downs, intimidation either verbal or written will no be tolerated at school or at school activities. Students shall at all times refrain from using racial slurs, hate-related nicknames, bullying and any other name-calling or put downs.
Zero Tolerance for School Related Crime
Violence and violent behavior by a student will not be permitted at any time, at school, on school property, or during school sponsored activities.
A. A student who commits any of the following offenses on school property or during school-sponsored activities shall be subject to the most severe consequences which shall include expulsion and referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency:
· Homicide (murder, manslaughter)
· Sexual battery
· Armed robbery
· Aggravated battery
· Battery or aggravated battery on a teacher or other school personnel
· Kidnapping or abduction
· Arson
· Possession, use, or sale of any firearm, knife or weapon
· Possession, use or sale of any explosive device
B. If an offense (violent act) involves a victim, the school shall notify the victim and the victim’s parents or legal guardian of the victim’s right to press charges against the offender.
C. The school will share any pertinent information about an offending student with local law enforcement agencies and other state and local agencies charge with the supervision of minors.
D. Notification will be immediately given to school faculty members and other school employees if a student has:
1. Been taken into custody (arrested) for a delinquent act, a violation of law which would be a felony if committed by an adult, or a crime of violence;
2. Been charged by the Office of the State Attorney with a felony or a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
3. Been adjudicated delinquent by the court for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
4. Had adjudication withheld by the court for a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
5. Been found guilty of a felony by the court.
A student who has been adjudicated guilty shall not be permitted to attend the school.
A. Staff Involvement
School faculty and staff are responsible for the prompt administration of discipline under the direction of the assigned ABA/behavioral specialist as required.
B. Student Conduct
1. Cheating – Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
2. Misconduct – Actions by students, which are insubordinate or show disrespect for others or general misconduct, which disrupts the learning environment shall not be tolerated. Definite corrective action appropriate to the individual situation shall be taken which may include suspension or expulsion.
3. Student Dress – Instances in which students deliberately defy the dress code established by the school shall be treated the same as misconduct.
4. Public Affection – Students who continue to engage in public affection after being warned shall be referred to the school Director for disciplinary action.
5. Verbal Abuse and Profanity – It shall not matter for disciplinary purposes whether profane and abusive comments are directed towards a teacher, classmate or merely done overtly. Such instances shall receive the appropriate action which may include suspension.
6. Theft and pilfering – A student involved in the act of stealing or in possession of stolen property may be suspended from school. Efforts shall be made to secure reimbursement or replacement of the money or items taken. Criminal charges may be filed. The student may be recommended for expulsion.
7. Possession of tobacco products – While under school jurisdiction, students shall be prohibited at all times from smoking or having tobacco in any form in their possession.
8. Vandalism and Tampering – Any deliberate or wanton abuse of school or private property shall be considered vandalism. Action, regardless of the value of the property, may result in suspension of the student from school. A police report will be filed and criminal charges may be filed; the student may be recommended for expulsion.
9. Violent Behavior – Acts of assault, violence, intimidation, fighting, or extreme antagonism towards other persons shall be immediately reported to the school’s Director. A police report will be filed and criminal charges may be filed. If warranted, the student shall be suspended or recommended for expulsion.
10. Threats – Serious threats made by a student against the life of another student, teacher, or other school personnel shall immediately be reported to the school’s Director. Definite corrective action appropriate to the individual situation shall be taken which may include suspension or a recommendation for expulsion. A police report will be filed.
11. False Accusation – Any student found to have intentionally made false accusations or charges that jeopardize the professional reputation, employment, or professional certification of a teacher, administrator or other school personnel, shall be subject to disciplinary action for a serious breach of conduct which may include a recommendation for expulsion.
12. Failures to Report Serious Offenses – Students are expected to report serious offenses. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
E. Student Conduct – Criminal Offenses
Students who commit acts, which are considered by local, state or federal law enforcement agencies to be illegal, shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency and shall be released from the school.
F. Cell Phones and Pagers
Students are not discouraged from possessing cell phone while
at school. However, cell phones and pagers shall not be turned on or used
during school hours. Students will not make use of their cell phones during
school hours unless authorized by the school and only on a case-by-case basis.
Students who violate this provision will have phones and pagers confiscated.
They will be returned at the end of the school day and may not be returned to
the school.
Incredible Horizons Academy is not a corrective institution. If your child needs a reform school, we will assist you in finding placement. Our school is not an appropriate placement for special needs children that habitually demonstrate aggression, threaten aggressive acts, have juvenile justice, criminal or sexual offender histories, or display chronic/significant impulsive rule-breaking behavior issues.
Training a student to be a productive and independent adult requires both love and consistency in order to provide productive achievement of self-discipline. The use of positive and negative incentives is helpful in motivating good behavior. It is our desire to scaffold our students to success in both academics and behavior. The goal of all discipline is to improve and increase their abilities to follow classroom rules and expectations, just like we would expect a students to improve academically as they fill in their learning gaps.
We expect your child’s best behavior at all time. Classroom rules are posted in each classroom and should reflect what that teacher and the campus ABA/Behavioral lead person deem to be appropriate for students in that classroom.
The student must conduct himself in a positive manner at all times. Griping is not tolerated! In order for a student to be successful in school, we must present a united front. If your child complains about a rule or about discipline, please follow this procedure.
· Give the staff the benefit of the doubt.
· Realize that your child's reporting is emotionally biased and may not include all the facts.
· Realize that the school has reasons for every rule and that rules are enforced without partiality.
· Support administration/campus ABA and call school or email for more accurate information.
When a student's attitude is not in accord with school policies and principles, he/she may be placed on probation. Parents will be called for a conference, so they can get involved in the corrective process. If administration/campus ABA feels student's attitude has not changed within an agreed period of time, parents may be asked to withdraw the student.
We do have professional behavior
analysts on staff. You may personally contract their services at any time. They
can design individualized behavioral plans for the home and the classroom.
When a student’s behavior is unsatisfactory, the school will employ the appropriate action for correction. The following steps may be used to achieve appropriate behavior and attitudes: (We never assume a student knows proper behavior until we have explained it to him.) The following responses have been deemed appropriate by I. H. A. administration.
1. Redirection or sensory intervention
2. A corrective look
3. A verbal warning
4. Withdrawal of a privilege
5. Hall time or time out
6. A written assignment for the purpose of memorizing a rule or a policy
7. Communication with the parent
8. Referrals to professionals
9. After-school or detention assigned
10. Suspension with/out zeros. (Administered with approval of 2 administrators)
11. Request for student/parent appearance before the discipline committee. Student will comply with board decision, which may include extended suspension, probation with written guidelines, or dismissal.
12. Expulsion by discipline board.
The administrator will put a student on probation if other forms of discipline have proven ineffective, if the student has violated the conduct code, or at any time it becomes questionable as to whether a student should remain at I. H. A.
A period of probation gives the administration time to consider carefully the needs of the student and the issues involved, and gives the student time to prove himself. Probation will be set for a definite period of time, and with definite pre-determined goals. At the conclusion of probation the student will either have accomplished the goals set and be taken off probation, or will be recommended to the discipline committee for expulsion.
SCHOOL CONTROL OF STUDENTS
All students are under the control and direction of the school and the immediate control and direction of the teacher or any other member of the instructional staff to whom such responsibility may be assigned by the school’s director:
· when they are attending school
· when they are engaged in a school-sponsored activity on the school premises or away from the school premises.
· during a reasonable time before and after a student is on the premises for attendance at school or for authorized participation in a school-sponsored activity and only when on the premises. A reasonable time shall mean thirty (30) minutes before the school day or school-sponsored activity is scheduled or actually begins or ends whichever period is longer.
Please let us know, within the first thirty days, if your child needs to be considered for an exemption to any expectation or rule. Your request is best presented on the exception request form with an explanation as to why it is difficult for your child to maintain. A doctors note or recommendations from other professionals would be helpful as part of the presentation. Our headmaster will review the request and meet with you and your child’s instructor. Exception forms are located at the end of this handbook.
Regular and ongoing issues with behaviors may warrant a behavior plan or behavior contract in which the parents will always be invited to share their ideas with our staff. It is our motivation to keep all services as affordable. Parents may be asked to provide payment for these services if their scholarship or tuition fees are less than $10,000 and if the school is charged by the provider of the plan.
Behaviors that you know that we will encounter can be presented to the staff on the behavioral introduction form found on the school website: (A-plus-academy.com). The use of this form may save you form incurring fees during the year and it allows us to be informed and put the appropriate supports in place so your child will be a successful student from the start.
Any and all of your private providers are welcomed within our school anytime with an 24 hour advanced notice of appointment. This includes any type of therapists, ABA, psychiatrist, or psychologist. We can keep a behavior log and fax it to your provider the day before your meetings with them.
It is our responsibility to maintain a safe and happy learning environment for all students. Our staff, with approval of school director, may seek emergency services to remove a child from our facility if there is substantial evidence that the child is substantially likely to injure him or herself or others. Our motivation for doing this is to minimize the risk of harm in the child’s current placement in our school. In the case of an immediate threat and the school director is not present, any senior staff member may contact emergency services.
Our school is not an appropriate placement for special needs children that habitually demonstrate aggression, threaten aggressive acts, have juvenile justice criminal or sexual offender histories, or display chronic/significant impulsive rule-breaking behavior.
SCHOOL HEALTH
Accidents and Illnesses
Necessary information must be on file in the school office in order that school personnel may be in touch with the parents during school hours, should an illness or accident occur.
If the nature of the illness is such that the student should go home, efforts will be made to notify parents. Students will not be released to anyone except parents or their designees.
Unusual Health Conditions
1. Parents must inform the school if a child has unusual or chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, etc.
2. All medication (prescription and non-prescription) must be provided to the school in the original container.
3. The director will designate person(s) to be responsible for accepting and administering medication.
4. Students will not be allowed to carry medication, except as approved by the Director. Designated school personnel will administer medication only.
5. Medication will be stored properly in the original container under lock and key.
6. We do not have a school nurse. Therefore anyone with a communicable condition should be kept at home.
Controlling Head Lice
(Adopted from recommendations of American Academy or Pediatrics, Center for Disease Control, and Harvard School of Public Health). The school will use the following procedure when a student is observed to be infested with live head lice:
1. The parent/legal guardian will be notified.
2. A fact sheet on education and treatment of head lice will be sent home. This will include a statement to be signed by parent/legal guardian that treatment was done.
3. For a student to be re-admitted to school following live lice infestation, he/she must be checked, have no live lice, and have a statement signed by parents/legal guardian that treatment was done.
· If no nits are found, further checking will not be done.
· If nits are found, the student will be admitted and rechecked in 8-10 days.
· If live lice are found, the student will not be re-admitted and the entire procedure will be repeated.
Asthmatic Students
An asthmatic student may carry a metered dose inhaler on his/her person at school. The student’s parents and physician must provide written approval to the school Director.
Contagious Disease Policy
We do not have the facilities to care for students who are ill. Please do not send your child to school if any of the following conditions are demonstrated. Please keep students home until twenty-four hours after the symptoms subside:
Students should miss school for the number of days indicated if they have:
Students infected with HIV or AIDS
Incredible Horizons Academy does not accept students with ongoing contagious illnesses.
Students with chronic communicable diseases can not be accepted at Incredible Horizons Academy.
Non-contagious Chronic Health Conditions
Parents must inform the school if their student has unusual or chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, etc. Please supply a physician not for the student’s file if that condition will have an impact on attendance.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Pre-K 4 DPT/Same as DtaP
3 Polio
1 MMR
1 HIB
1 Varicella (or parent verification of chicken pox)
3 Hepatitus
Kindergarten – 4th 5 DPT
4 Polio
2 MMR
3 Hepatitus
1 Vericella (or parent verification of chicken pox)
5th – 6th 5 DPT
4 Polio
2 MMR
3 Hepatitus
7th – 12th 5 DPT
1 TD (any form of tetanus within 5 years)
4 Polio
2 MMR
3 Hepatitus
STUDENT RECORDS
Privacy
The student’s school records are private and confidential. A student’s parent or legal guardian and certain school officials and workers are the only ones who may see student records without the parent or legal guardian’s written permission. School records of students eighteen (18) years of age; require the written permission of the student.
Maintenance of Student Records
The school shall maintain a permanent cumulative record for each student enrolled in the school, which shall contain the following information:
1. Permanent Information
a. Student’s legal name.
b. Authenticated birth date, place of birth, race and sex.
c. Last known address of student.
d. Name(s) of student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
e. Name and location of last school attended.
f. Number of days present and absent, date enrolled, date withdrawn.
g. Courses taken and record of achievement, such as grades, credits, or certification of competence.
h. Date of graduation or date of program completion.
2. Temporary Information
a. Health information, family background information, standardized test scores, student discipline records, educational and vocational plans, honors and activities, work experience reports, teacher/counselor comments.
b. Reports of student services or exceptional student staffing committees including all information required by Section 1001.42 F. S.
c. Correspondence from community agencies or private professionals.
d. Driver education certificates.
e. A list of schools attended.
f. Written agreements of corrections, deletions, or expunctions as a result of meetings or hearings to amend educational records.
g. Such other records of educational importance as the school shall deem necessary.
A. Students Eighteen (18) Years of Age or Over
Whenever a student has attained eighteen (18) years of age, the permission and consent required of and rights accorded to the parents of the student as to student records, shall be also be required of and accorded to the student, unless the student is a dependent of such parents or legal guardians as defined in Title 26 U. S. C. Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The school may, in this instance, disclose personally identifiable information from the educational records to parents or legal guardians without the prior consent of the student.
B. Disclosure Without Prior Written Consent
Personally identifiable records or reports of a student or student’s may be released to the following persons or organizations without the prior written consent of the student or student’s or the student or student’s parent or legal guardian:
1. The United States Department of Education or their representative.
2. The Florida Department of Education or their representative
3. Accrediting organizations
4. For use as evidence in the student’s expulsion hearing.
5. Court requests for records.
6. Credit bureaus, in connection with an agreement for financial aid.
7. The Department of Juvenile Justice.
8. The Department of Children and Families.
9. Post secondary institutions of learning and vocation.
10. Health and safety agencies.
C.