Flagler County Schools PARENT GUIDE

Flagler County Schools 2014-2015 PARENT GUIDE

STRIVING TO BE THE NATION’S PREMIER LEARNING ORGANIZATION

INSIDE: SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, VPK, CALENDARS, PARENT NOTICES, STUDENT SERVICES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, HEALTH INFORMATION, UNIFORM DRESS CODE, ASSESSMENT AND GRADUATION INFORMATION, IMPORTANT DATES AND MORE! Letter from Superintendent Table of Contents

Dear Flagler Families, Letter from Superintendent...... 2 Teacher Qualifications...... 19 Mission and Vision...... 2 Attendance Counts...... 20 Welcome to the 2014-15 school year with Flagler School Board...... 2 Flagler County Health Dept...... 23 County Public Schools. This Parent Guide is designed School Registration...... 3 Family & Community Involvement...... 23 to provide a family-friendly handbook to help you Who to Call in the District...... 5 Report Cards...... 24 access services, make decisions about your child’s educational progress, and assist your child as they Areas of Study...... 6 Assessment & Accountability...... 25 move up from preschool through high school. TRAIL Program...... 8 Flagler County Schools Food & Nutrition...... 26 Flagler Schools is committed to providing a well-rounded education that empowers Transitional Services...... 8 Brain Child...... 27 students to reach their full potential as responsible, ethical and productive citizens Student Options...... 9 Virtual Programs...... 27 in a diverse and changing world. Students can enrich their school experience Uniform Dress Code...... 9 Families in Transition...... 27 by participating in extracurricular activities and campus clubs. Please feel free Parent Checklist...... 10 Air Force and Army ROTC...... 27 to contact your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, and school’s administration Parent Involvement Tips...... 11 2014-2015 Assessment Calendar...... 28 for information about these opportunities or whenever you have any questions, Flagler Tech. Institute & Comm. Ed...... 12 Flagler County Youth Center...... 30 comments or concerns. VPK...... 12 Graduation Requirements...... 30

Your input and participation is always welcomed. It takes parents, teachers and Exceptional Student Education...... 13 Community Resources...... 32 administrators working together so students will have what they need to succeed School Calendars & Bell Schedule...... 14 Flagler County Education Foundation...... 35 in life. We encourage parents and community members to become involved with Student Services...... 19 us as we educate our community’s children. Parents play such an important role in the educational process of their children. Students who come to us with positive reinforcement from home are better prepared to learn and interact with their peers. Community members lend their support in the classroom through mentoring, tutoring and school partnerships. Together, we are making a difference by meeting the challenge of educating your children for a changing world.

Thank you for taking the time to learn the information in this guide and allowing us the opportunity to serve your family.

Yours in education, Jacob Oliva Superintendent of Schools

Flagler School Board Members (from left) John Fischer (District 5), Vice Chairman Colleen Conklin (District 2), Chairman Andy Dance (District 1), Flagler County Public Schools ensures Superintendent Jacob Oliva, Sue Dickinson (District 4), and Flagler County educational success through high Trevor Tucker (District 3). expectations and innovative thinking in Schools’ Mission a safe learning environment to empower students to reach their full potential as The Flagler County School Board responsible, ethical, and productive citizens in a diverse and changing world. Overseeing Flagler County Schools are the five school board members, each of whom is elected by the voters who reside in the district. All school board members represent the As a courageous, innovative leader in entire district and serve 4-year terms. The board appoints a superintendent, who serves as Flagler County education, Flagler County Public Schools will chief administrative officer of Flagler County Schools. The board elects its chairperson be the Nation’s premier learning organization and vice chairperson annually. Schools’ Vision where ALL students graduate as socially responsible citizens with the skills necessary Board meetings are held twice monthly during most months. The schedule of meetings to reach their maximum potential. can be found on the district Website, www.flaglerschools.com. The public is encouraged to contact the school board members on any issue- No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orienta- E-mail: [email protected]; tion, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethic origin, or genetic information, be Phone: 386-437-7526 excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by Mail: 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110 this School District, except as provided by law. Advertisements contained in this guide are not specifically endorsed or supported Si usted necesita este document traducido al Espanol, por favor llame al numero 386-437-7526 y by Flagler County Schools. nosotros le pondremos en contacto con alguien que hable su idioma. Gracias.

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Determine the school your child is zoned to attend by calling FSC’s Transportation Depart- 2. Completion of DOH 3040 PHYSICAL FORM. This can be completed either by a pri- ment at 386-586-2145 or visit the Flagler County Schools website at www.flaglerschools. vate physician or by appointment at the Flagler County Health Department. To make an ap- com. Once on the home page, click on the school bus icon on the left side of the screen. When pointment at the health department please call 437-7350. Flagler policy requires certification prompted, type in Guest as the user name, and Guest as the password. At this point, type in of a school entry health examination performed within one year of initially entering a your residential address in Flagler County, and the website will then inform you of the location Flagler school. of your child’s zoned bus stop, with pick-up and drop-off times. 3. BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE (OR OTHER PROOF) Once you have determined your child’s zoned school, you must enroll your child at the 4. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD -- Voluntary school. Since there are numerous forms to fill out in the school’s registration packet, you might 5. PROOF OF RESIDENCY -- copy of: want to download the registration packet off the www.flaglerschools.com website first, prior • lease agreement signed by parent and landlord to enrollment with the registrar. To print a registration packet from the website, click on Par- • mortgage agreement with parent name ents and Students, then click on School Information, and scroll down to either elementary, • current utility bill with correct address and parent name middle or high school registration packets, and then press the print icon. • notarized statement with parent name and signed by person(s) you are living REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS with (that person will have to supply proof of residency) To register a student in Flagler County Schools -- whether from another state or another 6. GUARDIANSHIP PAPERS -- If a student is living with someone other than their par- county in Florida -- there are nine (9) REQUIREMENTS. ents/legal guardians, legal guardianship papers should be provided. The first two (2) requirements listed below are MANDATED BY LAW /SCHOOL 7. WITHDRAWAL GRADES; REPORT CARDS; IEP FORMS from former school and BOARD POLICY and must be presented by YOU at the time of registration. any records that may be of assistance in placing the student in the proper classes to assure their 1. Completion of DOH 680 IMMUNIZATION FORM. Florida requires that all shots graduation. These records should include the previous school’s address and phone number. are up to date, and this can be accomplished through a private physician, walk-in clinic or the 8. COMPLETION OF THIS (DISTRICT’S) REGISTRATION PACKET. health department. The health department offers free immunization through their Walk-In 9. PARENTS AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS REGISTERING in Clinic at the Flagler County Health Department, 301 Dr. Carter Blvd. in Bunnell, 386- Flagler County Public Schools must present the registrar with a copy of their picture ID, state 437-7350. It is important for parents to furnish up-to-date health records so officials know what ID, or driver’s license. the student has received and what they need.

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Administration Building iFlagler Virtual School 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110 Phone: (386) 437-7526 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110

Flagler County Schools Administration Building...... 386-437-7526 VPK Program • Contact: Abra Seay Flagler County Schools Administration Fax ...... … ...... 386 -586-2351 Coordinator Curriculum and Instruction ...... 386-437-7526 Ext. 3131 Phone: (386) 437-7584 Exceptional Student Education ...... 386-586-2395

Food Services ...... 386-437-7526 Ext. 1307 Student Services...... 386-437-7526 Ext. 2300 Transportation ...... 386-586-2145 Other Contact Information Custodial Services/Use of Facilities ...... 386-437-7225 Flagler Auditorium...... 386-437-7547 Flagler County Social Services...... 386-586-2324 Flagler County Public Schools Flagler County Education Foundation...... 386-437-7526 Ext. 3125 Flagler County Health Department...... 386-437-7350 Belle Terre Elementary School • Principal: Dr. Terence Culver Flagler County Resource Center (Food Bank)...... 386-437-7373 5545 N. Belle Terre Pkwy. • Palm Coast, FL 32137 Phone: (386) 447-1500 Fax: (386) 447-1516 Flagler County Youth Center ...... 386-437-7540 Ext. 5101 Flagler County Sheriff’s Department ...... 386-437-4116 United Way of Volusia/Flagler Counties ...... 386-437-0730 Bunnell Elementary School • Principal: Richard Dupont 305 N. Palmetto Street • Bunnell, FL 32110 Phone: (386) 437-7533 Fax: (386) 437-7591 Flagler County School District Website…….. www.flaglerschools.com Old King’s Elementary School • Principal: Robin Dupont 301 Old Kings Rd. S. • Flagler Beach, FL 32136 Phone: (386) 517-2060 Fax: (386) 517-2074

Phoenix Academy • School Administrator: Vernon Orndorff Emergency Contact Information 5400 E. Highway 100 • Palm Coast, FL 32164 Emergency messages, such as school closing due to hazardous weather, will be Phone: (386) 586-2650 • Fax: (386) 437-7287 communicated through the district school messenger phone system, an automated phone system that calls all parents, and the district website, www.flaglerschools. Rymfire Elementary School •Principal: Paula St. Francis com. 1425 Rymfire Drive • Palm Coast, FL 32164 Go to http://flagleremergency.com or call 386-586-5111 for Flagler County Emer- Phone: (386) 206-4600 Fax: (386) 586-2305 gency Management updates. You may also contact the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center Citizens Information Line at (386) 586-5111. Wadsworth Elementary School • Principal: John Fanelli Emergency Management designates the following schools as official shelter 4550 Belle Terre Pkwy. • Palm Coast, FL 32164 locations: RES (General Population and Primary Special Needs Shelter); BES (Sec- Phone: (386) 446-6720 Fax: (386) 446-6728 ondary Special Needs Shelter); if needed, BTMS (Secondary General Population Shelter). Not all shelters will open for every emergency, so it is important to monitor Buddy Taylor Middle School • Principal: Stephen Hinson local media and the Emergency Management to find out which shelters are open at 4500 Belle Terre Pkwy. • Palm Coast, FL 32164 Phone: (386) 446-6700 Fax: (386) 446-6711 the time of the incident. Persons/students with Special Needs must pre-register with Emergency Management so that they can have access to a special needs shelter. During an emergency is not the time to get on the People with Special Needs list. Indian Trails Middle School • Principal: Paul Peacock Pre-register online at http://flagleremergency.com or call 386-313-4200. 5505 Belle Terre Pkwy. • Palm Coast, FL 32137 Phone: (386) 446-6732 Fax: (386) 446-7662

Flagler Palm Coast High School • Principal: Lynette Shott 5500 East Highway 100 • Palm Coast, FL 32164 Student Population Phone: (386) 437-7540 Fax: (386) 437-7546 American Indian 1% Student Information Asian 2% Black 15% Matanzas High School • Principal: Chris Pryor (Demographics) Native Hawaiian <.05% 3535 Old Kings Rd. N.• Palm Coast, FL 32137 Approximately 12,697 Phone: (386) 447-1575 Fax: (386) 447-1597 Hispanic/Latino 13% PreK-12 students Multi-Race 6% Male – 52% Female – 48% White 63%

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The following areas of study are required at each grade level: Students who fail two core academic courses must successfully repeat at least one of the courses during the • Language Arts (reading, literature, listening, critical observation, speaking, writing and language) summer through Florida Virtual School or iFlagler, if available. Students who do not successfully complete at least • Mathematics one failed core academic course will be retained in 7th grade. Students who successfully complete at least one failed • Science core academic course during the Summer will be promoted to the 8th grade and will repeat the second failed course during 8th grade in lieu of an • Social Studies elective. This opportunity is available only with permission of the Principal or Assistant Principal and after the • Physical Education and Comprehensive Health Education (to include Human Growth and Development, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) student and parent sign a memorandum of understanding. If the failed courses are not available through FLVS or • Art iFlagler, then the student will be retained in 7th grade.

• Music HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT The areas of study above in grades 1-5 may be modified to meet an individual student’s academic needs. Accelerated middle school students may earn credit toward high school graduation under the following conditions: Areas of Study which are not course specific, but are supported by state statute, will be integrated into the curriculum: multi-cultural education, Holocaust education, technology, patriotism, critical thinking skills, and A. High School courses offered at the middle school level must meet the standards approved for the high school character education. courses. If Honors classes are taken, Honors weighting will be given when students are promoted to the high school. B. Courses are offered for the same number of hours of instruction as currently offered at the high school; use ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION the same textbook and the same final exam. The exam will count as 30% of the final grade. Each student must participate in statewide assessment tests required by statute. Each student who does not C. District-enrolled students at the middle school level approved to take courses from the Florida Virtual High meet district or state specific levels of performance may be provided with additional diagnostic assessments School will earn credit which will be transferred to their high school record as explained above. to determine the nature of the student’s difficulty and areas of academic need, and must be provided a Progress D. (S.1003.413) Middle school students taking high school courses for high school credit who receive a grade Monitoring Plan (PMP). of “C”, “D”, or “F” may have their grade replaced with a “C” or higher in a comparable course. In all middle and high The teacher will identify as soon as possible, for the principal and parents/ guardians, those students who are not school cases, only the new grade shall be used in the calculation of the student’s grade point average. making satisfactory progress toward appropriate grade level standards and specific levels of performance. Students E. Middle grades students enrolled in Algebra I must take the Algebra I EOC assessment and pass the course who fail to respond to intervention and decrease the gap in proficiency between themselves and their peers, to earn high school Algebra I credit. A middle grades student is not required to earn a passing score on the as evidenced by ongoing progress monitoring, must be involved in the district established Multi-tiered System of Algebra I EOC assessment in order to earn high school credit or to be promoted to high school. A middle grades Supports (MTSS) process. student’s performance on the Algebra I EOC assessment constitutes 30 % of the student’s final course grade.

PROMOTION A. Promotion to the Next Grade Level (K-6) MAKE-UP WORK The teacher recommends promotion based on satisfactory achievement on grade level Florida Standards as After an absence, a student must arrange with the teacher for any make-up work. Students have the same number measured by district and statewide assessments, classroom tests, and other relevant achievement data. The classroom of days as they were absent to make up their work, except in the instance of some long-term assignments. If a teacher teacher has the primary responsibility for determining each student’s level of performance and ability to function assigns a long-term project (when a student has several days to complete the work), then the student is expected to academically at the next grade level, subject to review by the principal or designee. turn in the project on the day of his or her return unless special arrangements are made and approved with the In such cases, when a promotion decision is made, the student’s permanent record card and report card shall show teacher in advance. Work completed after an UNEXCUSED absence will not receive credit. “Promoted to Grade ___.” PHYSICAL EDUCATION (S. 1003.455) B. Promotion from Sixth to 7th Grade: The equivalent of one class period per day of physical education for one semester of each year is required. This Students who fail one academic core course in Grade 6 may repeat the course during the summer through requirement will be waived for a student who meets one of the following criteria: Florida Virtual School, iFlagler, or summer school if available. If the student does not successfully complete the course, he/she will be retained in Grade 6. Promotion/Change of Grade Placement during the School Year (not to be A. The student is enrolled or required to enroll in a remedial course. used in grade 3 or 6) B. The student’s parent indicates in writing to the school that: The principal or designee may make a decision for promotion during the year for retained students. This will be 1. The parent requests that the student enroll in another course from among those courses offered as options by the determined by the recommendation of the classroom teacher and a passing grade on cumulative assessments in the school district; or area that caused the student to be retained and with discussion with the parent/ guardian. Students promoted during 2. The student is participating in physical activities outside the school day that are equal to or in excess of the the school year after November 1 must demonstrate proficiency above that required to score at Level 2 on the FCAT mandated requirement. taken in the retained grade, or grade level or higher on a district assessment. The principal or designee may make a decision for a change of grade placement to a lower grade level PROMOTION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL (S. 1003.4156, S. 1003.4295) during the school year, considering the recommendation of the classroom teacher and with discussion with Promotion from middle school requires that the student must successfully complete academic courses as follows: parent/guardian. The student’s permanent record card and report card will reflect the promotion/change of grade A. Three middle school or higher courses in English. These courses shall emphasize literature, composition, and placement. A conference with the parent/guardian must be offered prior to change of grade placement. technical text. B. Three middle school or higher courses in mathematics. Each middle school must offer at least one high PROMOTION FROM 7TH GRADE TO 8TH GRADE school level mathematics course for which students may earn high school credit. Students who fail one core academic course may repeat the course during the summer through Florida Virtual School C. Three middle school or higher courses in social studies, one semester of which must include the study of or iFlagler, if available. Students who do not successfully complete the course will be placed in the course during state and federal government and civics education. 8th grade in lieu of an elective. Beginning with students entering grade 6 in the 2012-2013 school year, one of the three social studies courses must be at least a one-semester civics education course. Students must take the statewide, standardized EOC

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Civics assessment. A student’s performance on the end-of-course assessment in civics education must constitute 30 ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT FOR DEPENDENT CHILD OF A MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMED percent of the student’s final course grade. FORCES (S. 1003.435) D. Three middle school or higher courses in science. A dependent child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who enters a public school at the grade 12 • One course in career and education planning to be completed in 6th, 7th or 8th grade. It must result in a level from out-of-state or from a foreign country and provides satisfactory proof of attaining a score on an approved completed personalized academic and career plan for the student; must emphasize technology or the application of alternative assessment that is concordant to a passing score on the grade 10 FCAT shall satisfy the assessment technology in career fields; and, beginning in the 2014-2015 academic year, must include information from the requirement for a standard high school diploma as provided in s. 1003.43(5)(a) (General requirements for high Department of Economic Opportunity’ s economic security report as described in s. 445.07, F.S. The required school graduation). personalized academic and career plan must inform students of high school graduation requirements, high school assessment and college entrance test requirements, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program requirements, state CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (S. 1003.428) university and Florida College System institution admission requirements, and programs through which a high Students who earn the required 24 credits or the required 18 credits under the ACCEL option (S. 1110.3105) but school student can earn college credit, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Advanced fail to pass the assessments required under S. 1008.22 and/or fail to achieve a 2.0 GPA will be awarded a certificate International Certificate of Education, dual enrollment, career academy and career-themed course opportunities, of completion. and courses that lead to national industry certification. • The student and the student’s parent must sign each student’s personal academic and career plan. There are Students who have met all requirements for the standard high school diploma except for passage of the required no mid-semester promotions to the high school. statewide, standardized assessments or the state required End-of-Course assessments or an alternative assessment E. The minimum length for core courses is 45 minutes per day. by the end of Grade 12 must be provided the following learning opportunities: A. Participation in an accelerated high school equivalency diploma preparation program during the summer. B. Upon receipt of a certificate of completion, be allowed to take the Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test REQUIRED COURSES (S.1002.4156) (PERT) and be admitted to remedial or credit courses at a state community college, as appropriate. It is required that the student be enrolled in the following courses at each grade level: • 1 year-long course in language arts COLLEGE READINESS (S. 1008.30) • 1 year-long course in mathematics A college readiness assessment (currently, PERT, ACT, or SAT) is available to all high school students prior to grade • 1 year-long course in science 12 who have defined FCAT scores of levels 2 or 3 on the Reading portion of the 10th grade FCAT orlevels • 1 year-long course in social studies 2, 3, or 4 on the Algebra I EOC. Students achieving the minimum scores, and enrolling in community college • The equivalent of one class period of physical education for one semester of each year in grades 7-8 unless a within two years, will not be required to retest or enroll in remediation courses when admitted to any community waiver is granted. (S. 1003.455) college. High schools shall use the results of the test to advise students of any identified deficiencies to provide There is also an opportunity to select elective courses. These courses will include the integration of critical 12th grade students, and require them to complete, appropriate preparatory postsecondary instruction prior to high thinking skills and computer literacy. school graduation. The curriculum shall be identified by the State Board of Education and encompass Florida’s Postsecondary Readiness Competencies. Other elective courses may not be substituted for the selected postsecondary If a student scores a Level 1 or Level 2 on the statewide, standardized Reading assessment or, when reading, mathematics, or writing preparatory course. implemented, the English Language Arts assessment, then the following year the student must enroll in and complete a remedial course or a content area course in which remediation strategies are incorporated into DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAMS AND CAREER DUAL ENROLLMENT course content delivery. (S.1007.271, S. 1007.235) The Superintendent of Schools and President of Daytona State College (DSC) shall jointly develop and CREDIT ACCELERATION PROGRAM implement a comprehensive articulated acceleration program for students enrolled in their respective school districts The Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) awards course credit to a student who is not enrolled in the course or and service areas. who has not completed the course if the student attains a score indicating satisfactory performance as defined in The dual enrollment program is defined as the enrollment of an eligible secondary student or home education S.1008.22 on the corresponding state End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. Students who are not enrolled in the student in postsecondary course creditable toward high school completion and a career and technical certificate course or who have not completed the course are allowed to take the End-of-Course assessment during the regular or an associate or baccalaureate degree. A student who is enrolled in postsecondary instruction that is not creditable administration of the assessment. toward a high school diploma may not be classified as a dual enrollment student. Students who are eligible for dual enrollment may enroll in dual enrollment courses conducted during school hours, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) after school hours, and during the summer term. However, if the student is projected to graduate from high school A. Advanced Placement (AP) is the enrollment of an eligible secondary student in a course offered by the before the scheduled completion date of a postsecondary course, the student may not register for that course through Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board. Postsecondary credit for an AP course may be dual enrollment. The student may apply to the postsecondary institution and pay the required registration, tuition, and awarded to students who score a minimum of 3 on a 5-point scale on the corresponding AP exam. Some colleges may fees if the student meets the postsecondary institution’s admissions requirements under S. 1007.263. only accept a score of 4 or 5. The District will pay the cost of books, lab fees, and required instructional materials for students enrolled full-time B. A student will receive high school credit based on the grade received in the AP class. in the Flagler County Public School System. C. A student enrolled in an AP class, but failing to take the AP subject exam, will have the course of study Student eligibility requirements for initial enrollment in college credit dual enrollment courses are a 3.0 unweighted changed to an Honors class. The student will receive a zero on the course final exam, which will count as 20%of high school GPA, and the minimum score on a common placement test adopted by the State Board of Education the final class grade. that indicates that the student is ready for college-level coursework. Student eligibility requirements for continued D. A student who is not taking an AP course may take the AP examination provided the student pays the enrollment in college credit dual enrollment courses include the maintenance of a 3.0 unweighted high school G PA examination fee. However, no high school credit will be granted for passing the AP examination. and a 2.0 postsecondary grade point average. Regardless of meeting student eligibility requirements for continued enrollment, a student may lose the opportunity to participate in a dual enrollment course if the student is disruptive to the learning process such that the progress of other students or the efficient administration of the course is hindered. Student eligibility requirements for initial a n d c o n t i n u e d en r o llmen t i n c a r e e r c e r t i f i c a t e — See Areas of Study Page 8

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dual enrollment courses must include a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA. Exceptions to the required GPAs may to enroll students in isolated career courses. Students may also enroll in career dual-enrollment classes at Flagler be granted on an individual student basis if the educational entities agree and the terms of the agreement are Technical Institute. contained within the dual enrollment articulation agreement established pursuant to s. 1007.271(21) F.S. Each district school board shall inform all secondary school students and their parents of dual enrollment Dual enrollment courses taught on the high school campus must meet the same competencies required for as an educational option and mechanism for acceleration. Students and their parents shall be informed of courses taught on the postsecondary institution campus. To ensure equivalent rigor with courses taught on the student eligibility requirements, the option for taking dual enrollment courses beyond the regular school year, and postsecondary institution campus, the postsecondary institution offering the course is responsible for providing the minimum academic credits required for graduation. District school boards must annually assess the demand in a timely manner a comprehensive, cumulative end-of-course assessment or a series of assessments of all for dual enrollment and provide that information to each partnering postsecondary institution. Alternative grade expected learning outcomes to the faculty member teaching the course. Completed, scored assessments must calculation, weighting systems, and information regarding student education options that discriminates against dual be returned to the postsecondary institution and held for 1 year. Instructional materials used in dual enrollment enrollment courses are prohibited. courses must be the same as or comparable to those used in courses offered by the postsecondary institution with Early admission is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a the same course prefix and number. The postsecondary institution must advise the school district of instructional postsecondary institution on a full-time basis in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the materials requirements as soon as that information becomes available but no later than one term before a course is associate or baccalaureate degree. A student must enroll in a minimum of 12 college credit hours per semester or the offered. equivalent to participate in the early admission program; however, a student may not be required to enroll in Course requirements, such as tests, papers, or other assignments, for dual enrollment students must be at the more than 15 college credit hours per semester or the equivalent. Students enrolled are exempt from the payment same level of rigor or depth as those for all non-dual enrollment postsecondary students. All faculty members of registration, tuition, and laboratory fees. teaching dual enrollment courses must observe the procedures and deadlines of the postsecondary institution Career early admission is a form of career dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll for the submission of grades. A postsecondary institution must advise each faculty member teaching a dual full time in a career center or a Florida College System institution in courses that are creditable toward the enrollment course of the institution’s grading guidelines before the faculty member begins teaching the course. high school diploma and the certificate or associate degree. Participation in the career early admission program Dual enrollment courses taught on a high school campus may not be combined with any non-college credit is limited to students who have completed a minimum of 6 semesters of full-time secondary enrollment, including high school course. studies undertaken in the ninth grade. Students enrolled are exempt from the payment of registration, tuition, and Details about dual enrollment with Daytona State College, including a list of the classes available to students, are laboratory fees. in the Flagler/Daytona State College (DSC) Inter-Institutional Articulation Plan. Home education students may participate in dual enrollment working directly with Daytona State College Career dual enrollment shall be provided as a curricular option for secondary students to pursue in order to (DSC). earn a series of elective credits toward the high school diploma. Career dual enrollment shall be available for To view the Student Progression Plan in its entirety visit secondary students seeking a degree or certificate from a complete career- preparatory program and shall not be used http://flaglerschools.com/content/k-12-plans TRAIL Transition Program

Transitioning Youth with Disabilities into Real Vocational Opportunities through Action Planning and Individualized Learning

Through the leadership, encouragement and support of Flagler County Schools ESE Director, Dr. Tracy Umpenhour, Superintendent Janet Valentine, and Superintendent Pro Tem Jacob Oliva, the 18-22 year old Transition Program for students with disabilities has been reorganized and renamed the TRAIL Transition Program. The TRAIL Transition Program is an outcome oriented program whose focus is to assist Flagler County’s 18-22 year old students with disabilities in finding meaningful, age appropriate vocational placements in our community while keeping in mind their unique learning styles and individual needs. Eligible students must have earned a Special Option 1 or 2 Diploma or Certificate of Completion and demonstrate a need for additional vocational training. The TRAIL staff works with our young adults by assisting them with identifying their dreams and goals through a variety of functional academics and transition assessments including interest inventories, vocational assessments, self-determination scales and an individualized Action Plan. The TRAIL mission is to combine classroom learning with community based instruction in order to expose our students to a variety of career choices while enhancing the skills necessary to become successful, independent and employed. The TRAIL vision is to prepare ALL of our young people for a seamless transition into the world of work and adult living. At this time the TRAIL Transition program has over 25 Community Business Partners providing TRAIL participants with vocational training sites, internships and paid positions. TRAIL participants receive the support of the TRAIL Team until they are ready to work independently. As our young people become more skilled at their positions and need less support from TRAIL job coaches, our program will place more students in community businesses that match their vocational interests and competencies. To become a business partner or if you’d like more information about the TRAIL Transition Program, please contact Dr. Kimberli L. Halliday. (386)446-6742 or [email protected]. Transitional Services

Flagler County Public Schools is available to assist children and their families in transition with their educational, material and social needs. Children are eligible for services if they are residing in emergency or transitional housing. This includes motels, hotels or a vehicle or structure that is not a permanent nighttime residence. Also eligible are students staying with family or friends due to loss of housing or economic hardship. For information see the enclosed article “What Families Need to Know about Homelessness (Families in Transition) and Public Education” also listed in this guide.

8 | www.flaglerschools.com Student Options Home Education Charter Schools Home Education: Home Education is a parent-directed education alternative. A Home Charter schools are public schools operating under a contractual agreement or a “charter” with the local Education Program, as defined in Section 1002.01(1), F.S., is the “sequentially progressive school board. This charter contract frees them from many regulations created for traditional public schools instruction of a student directed by his or her parent or guardian.” The Department of while holding them accountable for academic and financial results. In addition, the charter contract between the Education provides technical assistance, information and materials on home education to charter school governing board and the sponsor details the school’s mission, program, goals, students served, school districts and parents. methods of assessment and ways to measure success. As part of the state’s program of public education, charter schools offer innovative programs consistent with educational goals established by Florida Statutes. Parents For more information regarding home education, contact the district office at interested in this option should contact the charter school directly about application procedures. If you have 386-437-7526 or visit the Florida Department of Education’s website: additional questions about the charter schools, please call each school directly or contact the Flagler County www floridaschoolchoice.org. School District contact representative, Tammy Yorke at 386-437-7526, Ext. 3114. Flagler County has two charter schools for the 2014-2015 school year. McKay Scholarships • Imagine School at Town Center (PreK-8) - 775 Town Center Blvd. - Palm Coast, FL 32164 386-586-0100 John M. McKay Program for Students with Disabilities (ESE or 504 students) provides families who - http://www.imagineschoolflagler.com - Principal: James Menard are not satisfied with their child’s progress in the assigned public school the option to enroll in a private • Palm Harbor Academy (PreK-6) - 95 Old Kings Rd., North - Palm Coast, FL 32127 or public school of choice. For more information, call 1-800-447-1636; email [email protected]; or 386-447-9692 - http://www.palmharboracademy.org - Principal: Esther Hamilton visit: http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/information/mckay/

Flagler County School’s Uniform and Colors by School

Shirts SCHOOL Additional Collared Shirt Colors for Schools • Shirts must be standard short or long sleeve polo style, oxford style, or button-up dress shirt with a collar. A small trademark logo is acceptable. Elementary • K-8 schools may use the district colors of white, black or grey and choose up to two additional standard school colors. Shirts must be solid color and fabric. No BES Blue and green lace or sheer materials, including “cut outs”. • 9-12 schools may use any solid color. Shirts must be solid color and fabric. No BTES Royal blue and powder blue lace or sheer materials, including “cut outs.” OKES Royal blue and pink • On designated school Spirit Days or special events, students may wear their school logo t-shirt, team jersey, or club shirt. Items must represent the school Phoenix Green the student attends. Friday of each week will be a designated Spirit Day. Special school event days (such as Homecoming Week, Cancer Awareness Day, Red RES Burgundy and navy blue Ribbon Week, etc.) will be designated by the school; dates will be released in WES Blue and red advance. • It is recommended shirts be tucked in. Cleavage must be covered. Middle School Outer or Cool Weather Attire BTMS Blue and green • Zip- or button-up or “over the head” sweatshirts or sweaters are acceptable as long as required dress attire is worn beneath. ITMS Maroon and gold • Items must be solid color. • Standard, required dress code attire must be worn, even when wearing cool High School weather attire. FPCHS Green and pink Bottoms • Khaki (tan), navy blue, grey, white, or black slacks MHS Royal blue and pink • Plain blue or black denim jeans • Khaki (tan), navy blue, or black shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers. Also, students in all schools are allowed to wear white, black, or grey in • Pants with belt loops must be worn with a black or brown belt addition to the colors listed below for their school. • KG-3rd grade students are exempt Small logo is acceptable

www.flaglerschools.com | 9 Parent Self-Assessment Checklist As a parent, you have a tremendous influence on your child. Please review this self-assessment checklist and use it to find areas that can be strengthened. When schools & families work together, the result is better academic success for our children! q I encourage my child to read by: q I regularly talk to my child about: __ taking my child to the public library regularly. __ bullying __ providing age-appropriate reading materials at home. __ his/her day at school. __ regularly reading with my child. __ the importance of being responsible. __ setting an example by reading in front of my child. __ trustworthiness, respect, honesty, integrity, fairness, and citizenship. q I make sure my child: __ expectations and setting goals. __ attends school daily and promptly. __ current health issues including taking heed of warnings __ has his/her basic needs met, including nutritious meals from the health department. and enough sleep. __ has a designated area for homework. q As a parent, I: __ belong to PTO, SAC, or DPAC or another school q I make sure I: organization. __ praise my child for his/her positive behavior, __ volunteer at my child’s school and help with school accomplishments, and good grades. activities. __ regularly talk to my child about how important __ have access to my child’s grade on Skyward and check school is. them regularly. __ make sure my child has completed his/her homework. __ am an advocate for child’s education. __ check my child’s backpack/planner daily to see his/her school work and look for communications from the school. __ give my child assistance with his/her homework when I’d like to improve by: ______he/she is struggling. __ communicate with my child’s teacher regularly. ______q I model appropriate behaviors for my child such as: __ attending school functions such as workshop, ______conferences, meetings, etc. __ positive work ethics. ______encouraging my child to do his/her best in school and in whatever he/she gets involved in. ______

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10 | www.flaglerschools.com Parent Involvement Tips 2014/2015 Research shows that high academic achievement, positive attitudes, and better Federal law requires that schools receiving Title I funds hire highly qualified behavior are closely related to positive parent involvement and parent engagement teachers and instructional paraprofessionals. The Flagler County Public School in the education of our children. If you’re not sure how to get involved, call your District employs certified personnel according to the Florida Department of child’s school or call Diane Howes, the Title I and Title III Parent Specialist at 437- Education requirements. 7526 ext. 1201 for guidance. In addition to this letter, Florida Statute 231.095 states, “When a teacher in a district school system is assigned teaching duties in a class dealing with subject matter that Easy Tips for Parental Involvement is outside the field in which the teacher is certified, the parents or guardians of all • Get your child a public library card & visit the library once a month or more. students in the class shall be notified in writing of such assignment.” If a child is • Listen to your child read or read with them on a regular basis. being taught by one or more teachers that fall within this category for four weeks or • Use travel time in the car to practice reading & math skills or talk about school. more, the school will provide the child’s parents with a letter of notification and the • Look into the resource center at your child’s school for ways to help your child. steps the school is taking to get the teacher or paraprofessional highly qualified. • Regularly look in your child’s backpack and/or planner. If parents would like to request any of the above information, please contact the • Communicate with your child’s teacher. principal at your child’s school. Additionally, you may contact your child’s school directly regarding your child’s academic progress. Get Involved! Join one of many groups: Some groups to choose from include: Parent Involvement Plans Schools welcome your participation and NEED your input! The district Parent Involvement Plan regarding Title I schools is available on Please consider joining! the district website: www.flaglercountyschools.com or on the following Florida • PTO -- Parent Teacher Organization, open to all parents of students. Department of Education link: • SAC – School Advisory Committee, open to students, community, & teachers http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/pi/pdf/county/flagler.pdf • DPAC -- District Parent Advisory Committee, open to Parents of student If your child is attending a Title I school, the Parent Involvement Plan specific to attending Title I schools your child’s school is available for your review at your child’s school and on the • ESOL PLC -- ESOL Parent Leadership Committee, open to ESOL parents school’s website.

Parents Right to Know Parent Portal At the beginning of each school year, the Flagler County Public School District must inform parents of each student attending a Title I, Part A school of their right Access your child’s grades at ANY TIME! to request information about the professional qualifications of both the teachers and the paraprofessionals who teach and work with their children. The information will After signing up at your child’s be provided in a letter called the Parents Right to Know letter and it will be in an school, you can access your child’s understandable format and to the extent possible, will be provided in a language the parents can understand. In compliance with Federal Law (No Child Left Behind Act grades from any computer or of 2001), parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications from your smart phone after of their child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s). The information regarding the downloading the free app! professional qualifications of a child’s teacher(s) will include:

• Certification type • Subject area coverage and grade level of coverage • Degree(s) and defined major area of work • Services to be provided by the paraprofessional under the direct supervision of the teacher

Please sign this and place it in a prominent place as a reminder of your parental duties and commitment to help with your child’s school success. Pledge for Parental Involvement As a parent, guardian, or care giver, I hereby give my pledge to support a high-quality education for my student to the best of my ability. I have high expectations for my child to succeed in school and in life. I pledge to stay involved, serve as a positive role model, and maintain open communication with my child’s teacher and school to ensure education remains a top priority in my household. I understand that it is my responsibility to stay informed and involved in all aspects of my child’s education. Communication is key. Education is the door to success, and I will do everything I can to nurture my child’s ability to learn. ______

www.flaglerschools.com | 11 Flagler Technical Institute and the Adult and Community Education Department Adult and Community Education provided during the school year. Children participate in exciting indoor and outdoor activities, as well as homework time. The program assures parents that their children are safe and Flagler Technical Institute (FTI) and Adult and Community Education offer a wide variety supervised before and after school hours. This program is available at Bunnell Elementary of classes and programs to the community. Everything from career training and certificate School, Belle Terre Elementary School, Old Kings programs, Adult High School, GED Preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Elementary School, Rymfire Elementary School, Adults with Disabilities, children’s programs, and hundreds of non-credit Community and Wadsworth Elementary School. Education courses that enrich the lives of the citizens of Flagler County and surrounding areas by providing learning and socialization opportunities for people of all ages. A schedule of classes is published in the local newspapers and posted online at http://FTI.flaglerschools. Summer Camp com. A safe and fun summer camp, with swimming, sports, activities and field trips, is available each Flagler Technical Institute year on one of the school campuses for children in grades K-8 -- the older student’s (Grades 4 – Flagler Technical Institute provides excellence in workforce education. With the growing 8) will have an opportunity to participate in the number of professions requiring occupational certification and the large number of job STEM club and Cosmetology club. If you have applicants vying for the same job, having occupational certifications stands out on every any questions, or would like additional information and program hours, please call 446-6717. job application. FTI delivers training that includes classroom instruction and hands-on practical application that will prepare you for some of the highly desirable jobs Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) 2014/2015 in today’s ever changing global marketplace. Career and • Summer VPK is available for students that are entering Kindergarten that did NOT attend a technical education provides the learning environment school year program. Summer VPK will be held at the Flagler Schools Early Learning Center and experiences you need to achieve success. Check out at Bunnell Elementary, June 9 – August 8, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. the programs currently available for Career and Technical • Registration for Summer VPK is currently open until June 20th. Contact Flagler Schools Education at our website http:// Early Learning Center at Bunnell Elementary, 437-7584 to register. FTI.flaglerschools.com. Make yourself marketable! Choose • Voluntary Pre-K for the 2014-15 school year will be available at all Flagler County a new career and start preparing for your future! Call 386-447-4345 for an intake appointment Elementary Schools for any child who is 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2014. The and get started toward your new career. Flagler Technical Institute is your hometown source State of Florida provides 540 hours of instruction, which is free to the parent. for career and technical education in Flagler County. FTI is accredited by the Council on • VPK days will follow the FCSB calendar. Parents may choose a 3-hour VPK program, Occupational Education. Financial Aid is available for eligible programs/students. FTI’s Monday – Friday, AM or PM class, available at each elementary school (classes offered are main campus is located at 3535 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast FL 32137; Main Office subject to change based on enrollment and needs of parents). Phone: (386) 446-7612, Main Office Fax: (386) 446-7620. • In addition to the M – F ½ day classes, a full day option will also be available Wednesday – Community Education Friday, 9 am – 3 pm as a pilot program at Bunnell Elementary. The variety of Community Education classes span subject areas in the arts, computers, music, • Additional Instructional hours (wrap around care after VPK) will be available for all classes, sports, languages, fitness, writing, gardening, dance, and many others. Classes are available to either ½ day or full day for a fee of $65.00 per week. Before and after school times will adults and children of all ages. Community Education operates a full-services wellness center, coincide with K-6 extended day times. the Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club (classes, gym, pool, tennis). Community Education • School Readiness funds from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia (ELCFV) class locations include the A1A Center in the Hammock, school sites, and other facilities are available to parents to assist with the cost of additional instructional hours. Visit www. throughout Flagler County. elcfv.org to apply or call 386-437-8236 to schedule an appointment. • Certificates of Eligibility (COE) will be available May 1st for school year VPK. Parents Adult General Education MUST get their certificate from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia (ELCFV) Adult Education provides programs in Adult High School, Adult Basic Education (ABE), before registering with the school. Visit www.elcfv.org or call 386-437-8236 to reach the GED® High School Equivalency preparation, and English for Speakers of other Languages ELCFV. The first day the Flagler branch of the ELCFV is accepting applications for the COE (ESOL). Classes are available at Flagler Technical Institute main campus and online. The is Wednesday, May 7th. New Beginnings Family Literacy Program assists eligible students with continuing their • Pre-registration has started; parents can call their home-zoned school or 437-7584 ext 4071 education, while providing free child care. A Career Specialist assists students with education to be placed on the pre-registration list. The registration packet must be submitted to finalize and career planning, and transitioning to post-secondary education. For information on these registration. Placement will be on a first come, first served basis. programs, call 386-446-7612. • Students will attend their home-zoned school. School choice is available. Approval Adults with Disabilities guidelines will follow FCSB policy. • Transportation will be the responsibility of parents. Programs for adults with disabilities provide educational opportunities to assist disabled adults with reaching and/or maintaining levels of independence, productivity and social integration. • Free breakfast is available to all students and free/reduced lunch is available for eligible Step Up, a Sheltered Workshop, provides vocational training and work opportunities for students that attend for a full day. disabled adults. For information about Step Up, contact 386-446-6740. • 4 yr old PreK ESE students will also attend their home-zoned school in an inclusion setting. The Adult Activities Center provides activities, learning opportunities and social interaction Specialized transportation will continue as is for PreK ESE students. for disabled adults and respite for their caregivers. Long-term care insurance accepted. To • VPK and PreK ESE students will follow each schools’ uniform colors and FCSB uniform find out more about the Adult Activities Center, contact 386-446-6744. policy.

Extended Day Program For more information, visit http://flaglerschools.com/content/voluntary-pre-k A high quality before and after school program, that is educational and fun for students, is or call Abra Seay at 437-7526 ext 4071 12 | www.flaglerschools.com Exceptional Student Education Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs and related services address the team may recommend curriculum accommodations or modifications based on the unique needs of students with disabilities and students identified as gifted. Excep- student’s disability. Modifications may be made to the curriculum to reduce the dif- tional student education programs and services are designed to assist students in ficulty of a student’s workload. reaching goals identified in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) if classified with a disability, or Educational Plan (EP) if classified as gifted. To the extent appropri- Diploma Options ate, ESE students are included in general education classes and participate in district No later than the student’s eighth-grade year or the year in which the student turns and state assessment as documented in their education plan. The school district uses 14, a diploma option decision is made by the IEP team. Diploma options include: research-based curricula and behavioral approaches that exemplify best practices in the field. • A Standard diploma for students who successfully complete a specified number of course credits, maintain a grade point average of 2.0 and successfully perform on Referral and Intervention the FCAT. Students receiving services in Exceptional Education may utilize accom- If your child is experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties in the school set- modations, related services, therapies and other supports to facilitate their success. ting, a Targeted Problem Solving Team (TPST) meeting may be convened to discuss In order for students to graduate with a standard diploma, students must meet the possible interventions and strategies. Any reports that you may have from your criteria mandated by the Florida Department of Education’s (FLDOE) Florida Com- child’s doctor or therapist should be provided to assist the team with the process of prehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) & Florida End-of-Course Assessments (EOC), implementing appropriate intervention strategies. Except for Gifted and Hospital as outlined at http://fcat.fldoe.org/. Homebound, the school is required to collect data and document, over a period of time, the student’s response to interventions that specifically address any concerns. • A Certificate of Completion for students unable to meet graduation requirements for a diploma. A certificate of completion is not a diploma. It certifies that a student Individual Evaluation attended high school but did not meet all graduation requirements for a diploma. If individually developed and carefully implemented interventions are not successful, a student may be considered for eligibility under exceptional student educa- Annual Review tion. If you disagree with the results of the school’s evaluation, you may request The IEP team meets to discuss the student’s progress at least once every 12 months. an independent educational evaluation be completed, or you may present your own Parents, teachers, and other team members may ask for an IEP meeting at any other evaluation results for consideration. time if the team needs to discuss the student’s changing needs. For those students Eligibility Determination receiving gifted services, EPs are usually reviewed when a student moves from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school. After evaluation data has been completed, a meeting must be held to determine if your child meets eligibility according to state guidelines. You will be invited to participate in the staffing committee review. The committee will review all docu- The McKay Scholarship mentation to determine if your child qualifies for special education services. The The McKay Scholarship allows students to attend non-public schools when they committee will develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Education Plan meet specific criteria. Further information is obtained from the Florida Department (EP) for your child. Parents are integral members of the eligibility team. A child of Education School Choice Office at www.floridaschoolchoice.org. cannot receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services until the parent has Application of the McKay scholarship for use within district shall follow the same given written consent for an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) placement. guidelines as Flagler County school district’s open enrollment period. Additional information may be obtained from the Exceptional Student Education department, ESE Services (386) 586-2395. After working collaboratively to determine eligibility, the student’s present levels of performance are reviewed and then utilized to develop individualized goals and Additional Information objectives for the student. The Individual Education Plan (IEP) team (including You may obtain additional information about Exceptional Student Education Pro- parents) determines the type and frequency of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) grams and Services from: services and support that the child requires to meet their unique needs. A Continuum • Your child’s school guidance office. of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services may be considered by the Indi- • District Exceptional Student Education office, 386-586-2395. vidual Education Plan (IEP) team, including but not limited to: • Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), 1-800-227-6036. • Support from an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher to the student’s • Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services, 1-850-245-0475, or general education teacher to provide appropriate accommodations. www. fldoe.org/ese. • Direct instruction from an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher in a •Flagler County Public Schools: www.flaglerschools.com. special education classroom. Accommodations/Modifications Many students with disabilities need only small changes in the way they are in- structed and assessed to be able to participate and be successful in general education classes. If your child is not making gains in the general education setting, the IEP www.flaglerschools.com | 13 Flagler County Schools • 2014-2015 Calendar

Monday-Tuesday, August 11th-12th �� Professional Development Days for Teachers Wednesday-Friday, August 13th-15th ��Pre-planning Days for Teachers Monday, August 18th �� First Day of School for Students Monday, September 1st �� Labor Day Holiday-No School Thursday, September 18th �� Progress Reports-First Quarter Friday, October 17th ��End of First Quarter Monday, October 20th ...... Teacher Planning Day-No School for Students Tuesday, November 11th �� Veterans Day Holiday-No School Thursday, November 20th ��Progress Reports-Second Quarter Monday-Friday, November 24th-28th ��Thanksgiving Break-No School Monday, December 1st ��School Resumes Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd �� Winter Break-No School Monday, January 5th ��School Resumes Wednesday, January 14th ��End of Second Quarter Thursday, January 15th ...... Teacher Planning Day-No School for Students Friday, January 16th ...... Professional Development Day for Teachers -No School for Students Monday, January 19th ...... Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday Observance -No School Monday, February 16th ��President’s Day Holiday – No School Thursday, February 26th �� Progress Reports-Third Quarter Friday, March 20th ��End of Third Quarter Monday-Friday, March 23rd-27th ��Spring Break-No School Monday, March 30th ...... Teacher Planning Day-No School for Students Tuesday, March 31st ��School Resumes Thursday, April 30th �� Progress Reports-Fourth Quarter Monday, May 25th �� Memorial Day Holiday-No School Wednesday, June 3rd �� Early-Dismissal for Students Thursday, June 4th ��Early-Dismissal Last Day of School Friday, June 5th ...... Post Planning-Last Day for Teachers 2014-2015 Grade Reporting Calendar Elementary Progress Repor1ng 2014 – 2015 Calendar Middle School Progress Repor1ng 2014 – 2015 Calendar Progress ReportElementary Progress Repor1ngDates 2014 – 2015 Calendar Progress Report Dates 1Progressst Quarter Report Progress Report SeptemberDates 18th 1st Quarter Progress Report September 18th 1st Quarter **ProgressClose Out Report Grades OctoberSeptember 21st 18 th **Close Out Grades October 21st Report**Close Cards Out Grades October 24 21thst Report Cards October 24th *ReportParent Cards Conferences -‐ WeekOctober of: 24th 2nd Quarter Progress Reports November 20th Report*Parent Cards Conferences Issued -‐ OctoberWeek of: 13th – 24th nd Close Out Grades January 20th 2 Quarter Report Progress Cards Reports Issued NovemberOctober 13 20th –th 24th Report Card January 23rd 2nd Quarter Close Progress Out Reports Grades JanuaryNovember 20th 20 th 3rd Quarter Progress Reports February 26th ReportClose Out Card Grades JanuaryJanuary 23 20rdth Close Out Grades March 31st 3rd Quarter Report Progress Card Reports FebruaryJanuary 23 26rdth Report Cards Issued April 3rd 3rd Quarter * ProgressParent Conferences Reports WeekFebruary of: 26 th March 2nd – th 13 th 4 Quarter Progress Report April 30th Close*Parent Out Conferences Grades MarchWeek of: 31 st March 2nd – th 13 **Closeout Grades June 1st ReportClose Out Cards Grades Issued AprilMarch 3rd 31 st th Report Cards Issued Report cards issued aHer ﬁnal state tests 4 Quarter Report Progress Cards Report Issued April 30 3rdth Are calculated. 4th Quarter ** ProgressCloseout Report Grades JuneApril 1 30st th **These closeout grades are for teacher and administrator informaMon. Students Report**Closeout Cards Grades Issued JuneJune 4 1thst need to work on academics unMl the last day of school when report cards are Report Cards Issued June 4th issued. *See contract for parent/teacher conferences. ***SeeThese contract closeout for grades parent/teacher are for teacher conferences. and administrator informaNon. Students need**These to closeout work on grades academics are for unNl teacher the last and day administrator of school when informaNon. report cards are Students BELL TIMES 2014-2015 issued.need to work on academics unNl the last day of school when report cards are Bell Times 2014-2015 issued. SCHOOLS BELL TIMES BREAKFAST RELEASE HRS Staggered Start for Kindergarten: MIDDLE SCHOOLS 7:25 AM - 1:25 PM 7:10 AM 6 Staggered Start for Kindergarten: PHOENIX ACADEMY 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM 7:45 AM 8.25 Monday, August 18th, A-‐I 6 Monday, August 18th, A-‐I HIGH SCHOOL 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 7:30 AM Tuesday, August 19th, J-‐Q 3 I TECH ACADEMY 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 7:40 AM 6 Tuesday, August 19th, J-‐Q Wednesday, August 20th, R-‐Z WES 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM 8:25 AM 6.5 Wednesday, August 20th, R-‐Z BES 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM 8:30 AM 6.5 Thursday, August 21st, All In. BTES 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM 8:30 AM 6.5 Thursday, August 21st, All In. OKES 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 8:40 AM 6.5 RES 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 8:40 AM 6.5

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18 | www.flaglerschools.com ADVERTISEMENT Student Services Guidance Legal Rights and Teacher Qualifications As a parent of a student in the Flagler County School District, A comprehensive guidance and counseling program facilitates student growth and you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the self-awareness, and addresses whatever interferes with a student’s ability to learn and to succeed. Although the content of the program focuses on student development, such as classroom teachers who instruct your child. No Child Left Behind social adjustment, educational planning, personal growth, and good citizenship, it is how legislation requires districts to apprise parents of their rights in this development enhances student learning and success that justifies the existence of the regard to the following information: program. The mission of professional school counselors is to provide a comprehensive school • Whether Florida Department of Education has licensed or counseling program that assists all students in acquiring the skills and knowledge to qualified your child’s teacher for the grades and subjects maximize highest student achievement within a safe learning environment. he or she teachers. School Health Service • Whether Florida Department of Education has decided that your child’s teacher can teach in a classroom without being Each school has a school nurse assigned. School nurses identify and assist students with licensed or qualified under state regulations because of healthcare needs during the school day. The school nurse can administer medication to special circumstances. your child only if you have provided the proper documentation from the doctor and with a properly labeled prescription bottle. There are no exceptions to this rule. Parents must bring • Your child’s teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has the paperwork and prescription to school. any advance degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees. Over the counter medication may be administered by the school nurse when the parent provides the completed forms and medication. Medication should never be sent to school • Whether any teachers’ aides or similar with your child. If your child becomes ill during the school day, the school nurse may contact paraprofessional provide services to your child and, if they do, you to pick up your child. It is very important that you report changes in phone numbers in case the school needs to contact you. You must also have an up-to-date emergency form their qualifications. that lists who may pick your child up in your absence, and more importantly any medical condition that might be life threatening. If you would like any of this information, please call your child’s If a child has a fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, they must stay home at least 24 hours school or make an appointment with the school principal. You may before returning to school. Call the school nurse if you have any questions. also contact Tammy Yorke at 386-437-7526 for further clarification. Mental health services are available on site for students. Please see a school counselor to apply for services. XNSP106893 Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against disabled persons by school districts receiving federal assistance. The intent of the implementation of this Weeks protection is to ensure the disabled person is not discriminated against solely on the basis of the identified disability. A 504 plan is developed when a committee determines that a physical or mental impairment exists that substantially limits one or more major life activities and is impairing the student from achieving similarly to non-disabled peers. Once this determination is made, an accommodation plan is developed and implemented. FREE when you sign up for Code of Student Conduct 7-DAY home delivery Flagler County Schools’ Code of Student Conduct is available at each school and on the district Website (www.flaglerschools.com). The booklet is distributed at the beginning of on our E-Z Pay Plan each school year. A parent and student expectations acknowledgement paper must be signed and dated by both parent and student and then returned to school. only $ 01 Student Insurance 2014/2015 Per Month Includes Tax Flagler County School District does not carry student insurance on any of our students. However, we understand that accidents happen occasionally and can become costly for 19 those who do not carry insurance on their students. Therefore, FCSB does offer to our parents , School Time Accident Coverage and /or 24-hour Accident Coverage for students. This is a supplemental insurance that can be taken out on your students that starts out as low as $26.00 for an annual premium. Call Today This insurance is offered at the beginning of every school year for parents to take advantage of. Every year these brochures/applications are given out to every student to take for more details home for parents to review and fill out and submit the premium if interested. The brochures will be available this year at the “Meet the Teacher” meetings before the school year starts. 1-877-777-6673 For those who do not make it to this meeting, they will be given to each and every student 4 WEEKS FREE. Price includes tax and delivery. the first week of school to take home. Must not have been a subscriber in the past 60 days. Offer expires 9/30/14 For more information please contact the Risk Management Department at Campaign Code: PARENT14 386-437-7526 ext 3107. ADVERTISEMENT

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The Department of Health works collaboratively with the Department of Education to collect annual reports from public and private schools to certify compliance with Dear Parent, the compulsory school immunization law. We are striving for Flagler County to have Meningococcal Disease (or Meningitis) is a serious infection causing 100% of our students up-to-date with require immunizations, but we need parental inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. This infection support to make this happen! Fliers and pamphlets may be sent home with students. can lead to brain damage, hearing loss, learning difficulties, and even The school nurse can assist parents with questions or concerns about this information death. Although anyone can get meningitis, pre-teens, adolescents and or they can call the Flagler County Health Department at (386) 437-7350 ext. 2250. college freshman are at increased risk because protection from childhood vaccines can begin to wear off. It can be spread by close contact with Other Resources Department of Health Flagler County call 386-437-7350 ext. 2237 respiratory secretions of an infected person (i.e. coughing, kissing, Pregnancy Testing - access to temporary pregnancy Medicaid. sneezing, and sharing drinking glasses, cigarettes, or utensils). Prenatal and postpartum care (Eligibility enrollment required) Symptoms usually appear within 3-7 days after exposure to someone Birth Control Methods for Men & Women: safe & affordable who has meningitis. Children with meningitis often have sudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck. Additional symptoms include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and altered mental status. Additional Immunization Requirements for School Entry: 2014-2015 A very effective vaccine is available against meningitis. The vaccine is recommended for all K - 6th grade: 2 doses Varicella vaccine (chicken-pox vaccine) or validation persons aged 11-18 years old and for certain high-risk children and adults. of the disease. If you need the meningitis vaccine for your child, please contact your child’s doctor or the Flagler 7th - 12th grades: 1 dose Varicella vaccine County Health Department immunization clinic. For vaccine for an adult, please contact your 7th – 12th grades: 1 dose TDAP (Tetanus-Diphtheria- Pertussis) booster. physician. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call (386) 437-7350 ext. K- 4th grades: 3-4 IPV (Polio vaccines), Children given the 4th Polio vaccine 2244. prior to their 4th birthday are required to get a 5th dose for school entry. Sincerely, The Flagler County Health Department Parents start now to complete the mandatory immunization requirements for school 301 Dr. Carter Blvd entry. Contact your HMO, physician, or the Flagler County Health Department to obtain Bunnell, FL 32110 immunizations. Bring your child’s immunization record to the visit. 2013-2014 School Year Family and Community Involvement

Volunteers and Mentors Needed! The most important hour of your week may be the one you give away. I Can Read & ReadingPals Mentor Program Becoming a school volunteer is the first step towards making a positive and significant impact on children These exciting programs are supported by Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc. and Flagler County Public Schools. through the excellent education programs offered in Flagler County Public Schools. There are many volunteer The focus of the “I Can Read” program is literacy education for elementary age school children. The focus of the opportunities in our schools ranging from helping in the classroom, working with special projects and programs, “ReadingPals” program is literacy education for preschool children and early elementary children. Volunteers tutoring, mentoring, helping with a special event or sharing your own unique skills and talents. All volunteers must interested in these mentor programs commit to one hour per week during the school year to meet with their complete an application form and receive a background check. The application will help match your talents and assigned student(s). Training sessions are provided throughout the year. interests to a volunteer need. Following the processing of your application, you will be contacted to visit the district School Advisory Council (SAC) office to receive your photo ID badge. The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a team of people representing various segments of the community – Mentoring Programs parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff members, business/ industry people and other interested National and state statistics show that children who are mentored are more likely to improve in school and in community members. Each Florida school must have a SAC. As required, each SAC includes the principal and their relationships with family and peers, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students who an “appropriately balanced” number of “stakeholders”. These stakeholders are individual representatives of the are successful in school are less likely to drop out, become pregnant, abuse drugs or become involved in criminal ethnic, racial and economic makeup of a given school’s community. Each SAC is responsible for strategic planning activity. The success of children who are mentored is apparent in the following statistics. for the school improvement plan for its school. The organization works jointly with the principal and the staff after *52% less likely to skip school analyzing relevant data. *46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs Get Involved In PTA *More likely to get along with their families and peers The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the original parent group in schools, influencing millions of parents, African American Mentoring Program past and present, to get involved in their children’s education. PTA is the largest nonprofit volunteer child advocacy The focus of the African American Mentoring Program is to provide an adult role model to at-risk children to organization in the country, with more than 6-million members. boost the self–image, social skills and academic performance of selected young minority boys and girls. Dedicated to promoting the welfare of children and youth at school, at home and in the community, PTA School administrators, teachers and parents refer participants to the program, usually during middle school. provides an avenue for parents, teachers, administrators and community members to discuss education concerns The support does not stop there, however. The role of the mentor is to make a commitment to mentor the student and work together to promote high student achievement and help every child succeed. The PTA offers a wide through high school graduation. Training sessions and mentoring meetings take place during the school year. range of programs and resources, and membership in PTA affords its members the opportunity to have a voice Mentors commit to meeting for 30 minutes - 1 hour weekly with their mentee and participate in occasional field in the decision-making process beyond the local school level through participation in school district decisions trips. and advocacy for children and youth in the state Legislature and Congress, where school policies and legislation Take Stock in Children effecting children ultimately are determined. This is a program sponsored by the Flagler County Education Foundation, a direct support organization Everyone can join PTA. Contact your child’s school for more information. committed to generating financial support to enhance the educational programs benefiting our school district. Take Stock in Children students are matched with a caring adult mentor who meets with the student at his or her An Opportunity To Make a Difference is Knocking, Will You Answer? school once a week for one hour per week. Students must qualify and are selected through an application process www.FlaglerSchools.com normally during 7th grade. Upon graduating, each student who has fulfilled the contract requirements is awarded a Contact Person: Sabrina Cosby, District Volunteer Coordinator full college scholarship sponsored with donations and matched and matriculated over time by the Florida Prepaid Email: [email protected] Phone: 437-7526 ext. 3116 Foundation. www.flaglerschools.com | 23 Report Cards

Below is a sample of the report cards provided at elementary, middle, and high school grade levels in the Flagler County Public School District. The district has developed a report card that informs parents of their child’s performance or nonperformance at his or her grade level, in compliance with the FLDOE s. 1002.23 F.S.

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0.00 ! ATTENDANCE INFORMATION YEAR TO DATE Excused YEAR TO DATE Unexcused Your child has received Art, Music, and/or Physical Education 0.00 ! 0.00 Tard Each Quarter is 9 weeks in duration. The GPA calculated for purposesy of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program may differ from the GPA on the report card. 0

Courses for which there are End of Course exams (EOC) w will be given at end of course, so no credit will appear on report card in January. ill be awarded full -credits. F.S. 232 No half-credits will be given. -2462(3) - earned system which Inshall awarding include credits courses for provided high school on a graduation,full each school district shall maintain a Credit receive one -half credit if the student successfully completes either the first half or the second half of a full but fails to successfully complete the other half of the course-year and basis. the averaging of the grades obtained in each half would A student enrolled in a full one-half credit not result in a passing grade. -year course shall successfully completes either the A firststudent half enrolled or the insecond a full half of a full other half of the course and averaging the grades obtained in- yeareach coursehalf would shall result receive in aa fullpassing credit grade. if the student-year course -year course but fails to successfully complete the Original Document must have Watermar Buddy Taylor Middle School k 4500 Belle Terre Parkway Palm Coast, FL 32164 www.flaglerschools.com 386-446-6700 Principal: Stephen Hinson

Student Name 123 Main St. Quarter 1 Grades For Grade: 08

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Excused Unexcused Tardy 0 YEAR TO DATE 0.00 0.00

24 | www.flaglerschools.com Assessment and Accountability

The Office of Assessment and Accountability is responsible for administering This student has success with the most challenging assessments to all students in the district. It is the responsibility of the office to Level 5 content of the Next Generation Sunshine State maintain security in regard to the test materials and train school coordinators in Standards. A student scoring in Level 5 answers most testing administration. In addition to administering tests the office synthesizes and of the test questions correctly, including the most reports longitudinal data and demographic data for the schools and the district. This challenging questions. information can be accessed at: http://flaglerschools.com/district-data . The student has success with the challenging content District Assessment Level 4 of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. A The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) is given annually to all students in student scoring in Level 4 answers most of the test Grades 3-11 for English & Language Arts and Grades 3-8 for Mathematics. The questions correctly, but ay have only some success with Florida Comprehensive Assessment (FCAT) Science is administered to students questions that reflect the most challenging content. in Grades 5 and 8. As of 2010-2011, the statewide assessment program began a phase of transitioning to incorporate more computer-based assessments. The This student has partial success with the challenging proposed schedule for this transition is posted at http://flaglerschools.com/content/ Level 3 content of the Next Generation Sunshine State assessment-and-accountability under the section titled “Computer Based Testing”. Standards, but performance is inconsistent. A student Florida Statute 1008.22 (6) specifies that participation in the testing program is scoring in Level 3 answers many of the test questions mandatory for all students attending public school. correctly but is generally less successful with questions that are the most challenging. Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) In 2014-15, the state of Florida is implementing new standards (Florida Standards) This student has limited success with the challenging in Mathematics as well as English & Language Arts (ELA). There will be a new Level 2 content of the Next Generation Sunshine State “FSA” version of assessments given in Math (grades 3-8), Algebra I, Geometry, and Standards. Algebra II. There will also be new “FSA” versions of ELA assessments given in grades 3-11 which incorporate writing standards/requirements into the assessment. This student has little success with the challenging More information can be obtained via http://www.fsassessments.org/ . Sample Level 1 content of the Next Generation Sunshine State assessment items are also available on this website. Standards.

FCAT The FCAT is a criterion reference test that measures progress on the Next Generation FSA/FCAT itself does not determine promotion or retention in grades 4-9. In Grade Sunshine State Standards for Science in grades 5 & 8, Middle School Civics, High 3 ELA, students scoring at Level 1 must be retained. These students are provided School Biology, and High School U.S. History. To find information on the specific the opportunity to attend a summer reading camp when the results are released. At standards, please visit: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/search/Standard the end of the camp the students are assessed using a Standardized Test, (currently the Stanford Ten). Students who meet the passing criteria are then promoted to 4th The FCAT Test Item Specifications describe the test items in the FCAT assessments. grade. There are also “good cause exemptions” for students with disabilities. These are guidelines for item writers and reviewers but are also a source of information for the general public, refer to: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatis01.asp. The Students in Grade 10 must pass the FSA Grade 10 ELA exam to receive a Standard FDOE Content Focus Reports are also another useful source of information for diploma. Any students who enter 9th grade in the Fall of 2011 or thereafter must identifying specific content that students should be prepared for on FCAT & EOC also pass the Algebra I End of Course exam to receive a Standard diploma. Any exams. These reports are available at: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/contentfocus20.asp students who enter grade 9 in the Fall of 2013 or thereafter must choose a specific as well as http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/contentfocus-eoc.asp . diploma (Standard, Scholar, or Merit) and take specific EOC exams to earn their respective diploma. For more detailed information on these scholarship pathways and testing requirements, reference the link: http://flaglerschools.com/content/ FSA/FCAT: What do the Results Mean? assessment-and-accountability (subsection: “Graduation”) Other Assessments FSA Results: Achievement levels are being proposed. However, the state is Currently Students in Grade 1 and 2 students take a Norm-Referenced Standardized communicating that achievement levels will be similar to FCAT Achievement Test (Stanford 10/SAT10). This assessment will inform the parent of how the student Levels described below. did compared to students of the same grade throughout the United States. These results alone do not determine retention or promotion. The results are used by school FCAT Results: Each year parents will receive a detailed report of their child’s administrators and staff as an additional indicator of the student’s knowledge in the progress on FCAT. There are five levels reported for FCAT Reading Retakes, subject area. For additional information on assessment in Flagler County, please Science, Civics, U.S. History, & Biology. access: http://www.flaglerschools.com/content/assessment-and-accountability-0.

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FOOD SERVICE STAFF The School Board of Flagler County participates in the National generally not a factor; however, other information may be needed to Angela L. Torres, SNS Director of Food and Nutrition Services School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After School make an eligibility determination. 386-437-7526 Ext. 1301 Snack Program and Summer Food Service Program. The staff mem- • Children of households who are members of currently certified [email protected] bers of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services prepare and Food Stamp or Temporary Assistance for Needy Family programs serve nutritious meals to the students and faculty, each and every may be eligible for free meals. Please see instructions on the back of Annette Russell, Food Service Specialist 386-437-7526 Ext. 1302 school day and at a number of sites throughout the summer months. the application. In these cases, applications with abbreviated informa- [email protected] All meals served must meet guidelines established the U.S. Depart- tion will be accepted and applications will require a case number be ment of Agriculture. Menus are available at every school and can be listed for each child receiving benefits from that program. Josephine Carrion, MS, RD Food Service accessed at www.flaglerschools.com/departments/foodservices/622. • Migrant, Homeless or Runaway children may be eligible for free Specialist 386-437-7526 Ext. 1304 For children who have physician-diagnosed food allergies or intoler- or reduced-price meals. To determine if one of these categories is ap- [email protected] ances, menu substitutions can be made available. In such situations, plicable, please call 386-437-7526 and ask for the Title One Depart- Amy Holstein, Food Service Specialist parents are required to contact the Administrative Office and speak to ment. 386-437-7526 Ext. 1305 our Registered Dietician so appropriate accommodations can be made • Foster children may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals [email protected] for their student. Meal prices for 2013-2014 are as follows: regardless of income of the household where they reside.

Judy Gallo, Area Manager 386-437-7526 Ext. 1306 Breakfast Prices Lunch Prices How to Apply [email protected] Breakfast is free to all Reduced-Price = $.40 Each year in August, applications are mailed to every household currently enrolled PreK &Elementary Full-Price = $1.80 in our database. In addition, paper applications are available at the Tina Piasecki, Bookkeeper Flagler County School Middle School Full-Price = $2.05 District Food Service Office in the Government Services Building at 386-437-7526 ext. 1303 [email protected] students. High School Full-Price = $2.30 1769 Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, FL 32110 and at each school’s front office and cafeteria. Instructions for completion are on the back of the Andrea Sweeney, Food Service Receptionist As a sponsor of the federal meal programs, The Flagler County application form. For added convenience, applications are available 386-437-7526 Ext. 1307 School District must make free and reduced price meals available to on line at www.flaglerschools.com. All applications are processed [email protected] eligible children. Eligibility is determined by either (1) household in- at the District Food Service Office. Please submit completed paper School Site Managers come or (2) special circumstance. In order to qualify, households must applications (either by mail or in person) to the District Food Service Jill Bisiada submit an application. Once a determination of eligibility is made, Office or to the Food Service Manager at your child’s school. All ap- BTMS – Eagle Express Café 386-446-6712 & benefits are good for the entire school year. It’s important to remember plications will be processed within 10 business days and notification WES – Panther Cafe 386-446-6721 that these benefits are for ONE YEAR ONLY and a new application will be mailed to the address listed on your application. Benefits do [email protected] must be submitted every year. While only one application is required, not take effect until the application is processed and are not retroac- Rosa Baldwin you may re-apply at any time during the school year should your cir- tive. Incomplete applications cannot be approved until they contain OKES –Proud Owl Café cumstances change. Children of parents of guardians who become un- all required information. The Food Services Office hours are 7:00 386-517-2061 employed may be eligible for free or reduced price meals during the a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We do not close for lunch. [email protected] period of unemployment. If you wish to bring your application in, in person, one of our staff Debbie Vieira members will process it while you wait. We’re happy to help you FPCHS – Dawg House Café, Household Income complete it or answer any questions you may have. & Phoenix Academy There are Income Eligibility Guidelines for the 2014-2015 School 386-437-7548 Year. Households with incomes at or below the amounts established Verification [email protected] are eligible for either free or reduced price meals. The Department of Food and Nutrition Services reserves the right Ursula Carroll to verify the information on any application at any time during the BES – Bull Pup Cafe school year. Additionally, program regulations require us to verify 386-437-7378 Important information for members of the accuracy of information submitted on a percentage of applica- [email protected] our Armed Services: tions, each year. When an application is randomly selected as part Annette Davenport When considering household income, a housing allowance of this audit, we send a formal request to the family asking for proof ITMS – Mustang Café that is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative is of income stated on the application. Failure to respond to the request 386-446-7673 not to be included as income. For the purpose of determining results in loss of meal benefits for the students that are part of the [email protected] household size, deployed service members are considered household. Graciela Butarelli, a part of the household. Families should include the names MHS – Pirate’s Cove Café of the deployed service members on their application. Report Right to Appeal 386-446-7699 only that portion of the deployed service member’s income You have the right to appeal the decision of the Department of Food [email protected] made available to them or on their behalf to the family. The and Nutrition Services with respect to the application process or the Lauren Ramoz determining official would count the service member as part results of verification by contacting the Director, Ms. Angela Torres, at BTES – Bobcat Cafe of the household in establishing a child’s eligibility for free and 386-437-7526. In the event you wish to appeal to a higher level, you 386-446-6708 reduced-price meals. may contact Mr. Jacob Oliva, Superintendent, at 386-437-7526. It’s [email protected] important to note that the Income Eligibility Guidelines or federal rules Robin Alverson Special Circumstances pertaining to the program cannot be appealed or negotiated. RES – Roadrunner Café 386-206-4624 There are other circumstances which could qualify a student for [email protected] free or reduced-price meals. In these instances, household income is

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Flagler County Public Schools’ Do you want to be successful in high school Exceptional Student Education and beyond? Then you may want to check Department is pleased to announce out the two JROTC programs available at the continuation of the BrainChild After-School Tutoring Club for both Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas High the 2014-2015 school year. A Schools while you are currently enrolled as a student receiving Exceptional student in the Flagler County School District. Student Education Services within But, what exactly is the JROTC (Junior the Flagler County Public School District is now eligible to receive Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) program? FREE after-school tutoring from a trained high-school peer tutor. BrainChild is the unified inspiration of Flagler Palm Coast High School’s Future Problem Air Force and Army JROTC are citizenship programs designed to “Build Better Solving Team Members and the Flagler County Schools’ Exceptional Education Citizens.” Students learn basic values and core principles such as “Integrity First,” Department. To enroll your child in this phenomenal club or to receive additional “Service before Self,” and “Excellence in All We Do.” Cadets learn how to be successful information about becoming a tutor for the program, contact Sue McVeigh, ESE in life, how to establish goals, how to develop leadership skills, and how to our Parent Specialist, Flagler County Public Schools: 386-586-2395 ext. 2105: or communities. The more technical part of the program involves the study of Life Skills, email [email protected]. Tutoring is housed at the Government Science of Flight, Aviation History, and Space Exploration. Students learn the skills Services Building, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Building #2, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 necessary to get ready for life after high school, whether that is entering the military, going p.m., on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. to college, or starting their working careers. There is no obligation to join the military. However, if you are thinking about joining the military after high school, you will receive a higher rank when you enlist, which means more pay. Also, if you are considering going to college and becoming an officer, with JROTC experience you have a better chance of Virtual Instruction Programs getting a full military scholarship. Our students consider JROTC “their home away A district Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) is available to K-12 students. from home.” To learn more about this wonderful program, please contact: Grades K-5: Fuel Education (formerly K12 Online Educational Products) • Flagler Palm Coast High School, 386-437-7540, provides instruction for students in grades K-5. For more information and to Ext. 7114 or email: [email protected] enroll, visit www.k12.com. Enrollment for the 2014-15 school year is open until • Matanzas High School, 386-447-1575, October 15th. A parent must be present during each school day to work with the Ext. 5207 or email: [email protected] student as a learning coach. If you are not interested in joining the military upon graduation from high school, you Grades 6-12: For students in grades 6-12 there is iFlagler, a franchise of Florida may request an “Opt- Out” form from your Guidance Department that gives you the right Virtual School (FLVS). iFlagler uses the same courses as FLVS, but with local to request that your private information not be released to military recruiters, the Armed teachers. For more information, visit http://www.flaglerschools.com/iflagler or Forces, or Military Schools under Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, call (386) 437-7526, ext. 3118 or ext. 2119. “No Child Left Behind Act,” while you are enrolled in high school.

What Families Need to Know about Homelessness (Families in Transition) and Public Education Definition of Homeless Your Children’s Rights Known as “Families in Transition” The federally-funded McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act established Local school districts must ensure that homeless children and youth have equal access to educational rights and protections for students experiencing homelessness. Homeless a free, appropriate public education. Homeless children and youth are defined as those children and youth are entitled to: who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes those who are: • enroll in school without having a permanent address. • sharing housing due to loss of housing or economic hardship; • enroll and attend school while arranging for required school records or documents. • living in motels, hotels, camping grounds, or dilapidated trailers due to lack of alternative housing; • remain in the school attended before becoming homeless. • living in emergency or transitional housing; • receive special programs and services for which they are eligible. • living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or bus • attend school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. and train stations; • receive assistance with transportation to school. • awaiting foster care; • abandoned in hospitals; • living in a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular place to sleep; and When You Move • migrant students, living in a situation described above. Becoming homeless is highly disruptive to students in many ways. Whenever possible, use the following guidelines when moving is necessary. • Inform your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, and principal that you are moving and Ask About School Services give them the new address. • Let school officials know if you want your child to remain in the same school. • Breakfast and lunch programs • Ask for a copy of your child’s school records, including immunizations. • Transportation • Safeguard and keep a copy of school records, birth certificates, and all health and • School supplies immunization records accessible. For more information contact: • Have a reliable person keep a second copy of these important records. Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith, Families in Transition (FIT) Liaison, 386-437-7526 x2104. • Enroll your child(ren) in school as soon as possible.

www.flaglerschools.com | 27 School District of Flagler County • 2014-15 Assessment Calendar DRAFT 2: School District of Flagler County - 2014-15 Assessment Calendar 2014-2015 Test (grade) SAT * ACT * District or State Modified 9/9/2014 Date Mandated End of Course Exams (Civics, U.S. History, Biology July-August July 14- July 25 I, Algebra I, Geometry) CBT State FLKRS ( Grade K: Within first 30 days of School depending on school level calendar data entered August 18-Aug into PMRN) State

F.A.I.R. #1 Testing Begins (Progress Monitoring) (K-3 All 18-Aug students) (4-12 Level 1 & 2 Only) State

NGSSS Algebra I EOC Retake, NGSSS Geometry September 15-26 EOC Retake, Biology, Civics, U.S. History. CBT State 13-Sept. Sept. 29 Last Day to enter FLKRS data into PMRN State FCAT Reading & Math Retakes 11-Adult (failed October: Retake Schools: FPC, MHS, previous or new to state students in 11th or 12th Adult Ed. Oct. 6-Oct. 17 grades (Including 10R) CBT State 11-Oct Oct. 6-Oct. 17 (Science/Math) District Quarterly Assessments (ELA: Grades 3-8; Oct. 13-17 Math Grades K-8 (K & 1 are paper/pencil); (Reading) Science: Grades 3-8 District State & 15-Oct PSAT-Grades 9-11 (state pays for grade 10) District 25-Oct. 17-Oct End of Quarter 1 District November 8-Nov NGSSS Algebra I EOC Retake, NGSSS Geometry EOC Retake, Biology, Civics, U.S. History window December Dec. 1- Dec.19 opens. Specific dates TBD State TBD (1-19th) FSA ELA Writing Field Test (Grades 4-11) State 6-Dec 13-Dec. December 19 All EOC makeup exams must be completed State Dec. 15- Dec. 19 District Quarter 2 Assessments (ELA: December-January (Reading) Grades 3-8) District

Jan. 5- Jan 14 Math: K-8/Science K-2 Mid Year January (Science/Math) Assessment/Science 3-8 Quarter 2 Assessment District 14-Jan End of Quarter 2 TBD P.E.R.T. (specified HS juniors) State 24-Jan Industry Certification Horticulture Exams (MHS students) (Testing Location TBD by school) State & 22-Jan (FNGLA001 Parts 1 & 2) District February Feb. 19 NAEP (Grade 4) Wadsworth Elementary State 7-Feb. 25-Feb Flagler County SAT School Day (All Juniors) District CELLA (K-12) (Comprehensive English Language March March 2-March 20 Learning Assessment) State http://www.fldoe.org/asp/altassessment (FAA) Florida Alternative Assessment SWD .asp March 2-April 3 (grades 3-11)begins State FSA ELA Writing Component (Grades 4-6) (Grade 4 4-Mar is paper based)(90 minutes) State FSA ELA Writing Component (Grades 7-11) 5-Mar (CBT/90 minutes) (makeups through 3/13) March 1-6 ELA District Q3 Assessment Grades 3-8 State District Quarterly Assessments #3 (Math Grades K- March 9-March 19 8; Science: Grades 3-8) District 14-Mar 20-Mar End of Quarter 3 Spring Break March 23-27 Spring Break: No school for students 31-Mar Students Return FCAT Reading Retakes 11-Adult (failed previous or new to state students in 11th or 12th grades April 1-Apr (Including 10R) State 1-Apr NGSS Algebra I Retake Opens State 1-Apr FSA Grades 3-4 ELA Day 1 (paper based) State 2-Apr FSA Grades 3-4 ELA Day 2 (paper based) (FAA) Florida Alternative Assessment SWD 3-Apr (grades 3-11)ends 6-Apr FSA Grades 3-4 Math Day 1 (paper based) State 7-Apr FSA Grades 3-4 Math Day 2 (paper based)

For additional information see: FlaglerSchools.com/assessment

28 | www.flaglerschools.com 2014-15 Assessment Calendar continued DRAFT 1: School District of Flagler County -‐ 2014-‐15 Assessment Calendar 2014-‐2015 Test (grade) SAT * ACT * 10-Apr NGSS Algebra I Retake Ends DistrictState or FSA Grades 3-4 Language Arts/Math & FCAT State 10-Apr Reading/Math Retakes window closes State Modified 8/11/2014 Date Mandated Industry Certification Horticulture Exams (MHS students)End of Course (Testing Exams Location (Civics, TBD U.S. by school) History, Biology I, State & July-‐August JulyApril 14-‐ 16 July 25 (FNGLA001Algebra I, Geometry) Parts 3 & 4) DistrictState 18-Apr. April 21 FSA ELA Grade 7 & 8 (Day 1) (CBT) State FSAFLKRS ELA ( Grades Grade K:5 & Within 6 (Day first 1) (CBT) 30 days of School FSA April 22 ELAdepending Grades on 7 & school 8 (Day level 2) (CBT) calendar data entered State August April18-‐Aug 23 FSAinto ELA PMRN) Grades 5 & 6 (Day 2) (CBT) State Industry Certification Agricultural Biotechnology ExamF.A.I.R. (MHS #1 Testing students) Begins (Testing (Progress Location Monitoring) TBD (K-‐3 by All State & April18-‐Aug 23 school)students) (4-‐12(FLFBR002) Level 1 & 2 Only) DistrictState FSALast Math day for Grade FLKRS 6 (Day will 1) be (CBT) on the 30th day FSA of school September April 27 ELA(based Grade on school11 (Day 1) PMRN (CBT) calendars) State 13-‐Sept. FSA Math Grade 6 (Day 2) (CBT) FSA ELA Grade 11 (Day 2) (CBT) FSA April 28 MathNGSSS Grades Algebra 7 I& 8 EOC (Day Retake, 1) (CBT) NGSSS Geometry EOC State 15-‐26 FSARetake, Math Biology, Grade 5 Civics, (Day 1) U.S. (CBT) History. FSA State Math Grades 7 & 8 (Day 2) (CBT) FSA April 29 ELAFCAT Grades Reading 9 & & 10 Math(Day 1) Retakes (CBT) 11-‐Adult (failed State October: Retake Schools: FPC, MHS, Adult FSAprevious Math or Grade new 5 to (Day state 2) (CBT) students in 11th FSA or 12th Ed. Oct.April 6-‐Oct. 30 17 ELAgrades Grades (Including 9 & 10 (Day 10R) 2) (CBT) State 11-‐Oct Industry Certification Exams (School Responsibility State & April-May: Industry Certification April 20-May 14 for Scheduling/Monitoring) District May Oct.1-May 6-‐Oct. 17 Makeup Testing State 2-May (Science) Oct. District Quarterly Assessments (ELA: Grades 3-‐8; State & 13-‐17May 4- May (Reading) 15 APMath Exams Grades K-‐8; Science: Grades 3-‐8 & HS Biology) DistrictDistrict FCAT Science Grade 5 (Day 1) (PBT) FSA State & 15-‐Oct AlgebraPSAT-‐Grades 2 EOC 9-‐11(Day 1) (state (CBT) pays for gradeDay 10) 1 of District 25-‐Oct. 4-May AP Exams State 17-‐Oct End of Quarter 1 District FCAT Science Grade 5 (Day 2) (PBT) November FCAT Science Grade 8 (single day) FSA 8-‐Nov 5-May AlgebraNGSSS Algebra 2 EOC (Day I EOC 2) (CBT) Retake, NGSSS Geometry EOC State FSARetake, Algebra Biology, I EOC Civics, (Day 1) U.S. (CBT) History window opens. December Dec.6-May 1-‐ Dec.19 FCAT/FSASpecific dates Makeups TBD State FSA Algebra I EOC (Day 2) (CBT) TBD7-May (1-‐19th) FCAT/FSAFSA ELA WritingMakeups Field Test (Grades 4-‐11) State 6-‐Dec 13-‐Dec. December 19 FSAAll EOC English makeup Language exams Arts mustGrades be 5-11 completed & Math State 8-May Grades 5-8 window closes in state. State May 11-May 15 District Quarterly Assessments ELA (3-8) District Dec. 15-‐ Dec. 19 District Quarterly Assessments (ELA: Grades 3-‐8; 11-May FSA Geometry (Day 1) (CBT) State December-‐January (Reading) Math Grades K-‐8; Science: Grades K-‐8 & HS Biology) State 12-May FSA Geometry (Day 2) (CBT) State 13-May NGSSS U.S. History EOC StateState & January Jan.14-May 5-‐ Jan 14 NGSSSScience Biology 3-‐8 District EOC Quarterly Assessments DistrictState 14-‐Jan FSAEnd ofEOC Quarter Window 2 closes for Algebra I, Geometry, 15-MayTBD andNAEP: Algebra School II TBD (Grades 4, 8, and 12) State 24-‐Jan District End of Course Assessments (All District & May 11-TBD May 29 areasP.E.R.T. not (specified covered by HS FCAT juniors) or FSA) State NGSSS Civics EOC (CBT) (closes 5/22) May 18 SATIndustry 10 testing Certification opens for Horticulture Grades K-2 Exams (MHS State & May22-‐Jan 18-June 4 Mathstudents) Quarterly (Testing Assessment Location #4: TBD Grades by school) K-8 District Science District EOC's/Q4 Assessment (Grades K- State & February TBD NAEP: School TBD (Grades 4, 8, and 12) State 7-‐Feb. May 18-June 4 8) District 25-‐Feb EOCFlagler window County for SAT Biology, School Civics, Day & (All U.S. History Juniors) District 22-May closesCELLA (K-‐12) (Comprehensive English Language State March March 2-‐March 20 Learning Assessment) StateState & 29-May Last Day of SAT 10 testing (K-2) District http://www.fldoe.org/asp/ (FAA) Florida Alternative Assessment SWD (grades July July 15 - July 16 SAT 10 Testing (Summer Reading Camp) State altassessment.asp March 2-‐April 6 Summer3-‐11)begins NGSSS EOC Window (Algebra I Retake, State July July 13-24 BiologyFSA ELA I, Civics, Writing & Component U.S. History) (Grades 4-‐11) (Grade 4 State * For more info: http://flaglerschools.com/content/assessment-and-accountability-0March 2-‐13 is paper based) State http://www.collegeboard.com March 1-‐6 ELA District Q3 Assessment 3-‐8 State www.actstudent.org http://www.fsassessments.org/ *EOC = End of Course Exam District Quarterly Assessments (Math Grades K-‐8; 1008.22 (8)(d) Florida Statutes. March 9-‐March 19 Science: Grades 3-‐8 & HS Biology) State 14-‐Mar ***Wheel assessments are to be given20-‐Mar at the end ofEnd each of rotation Quarter 3 at the school.

Spring Break MarchFor additional 23-‐27 Springinformation Break: see: No FlaglerSchools.com/assessment school for students 31-‐Mar Students Return FCAT Reading Retakes 11-‐Adult (failed previous or www.flaglerschools.com | 29 new to state students in 11th or 12th grades April 1-‐Apr (Including 10R) State 1-‐Apr FSA Grades 3-‐4 Language Arts/Math begins State 1-‐Apr NGSS Algebra I Retake Opens State (FAA) Florida Alternative Assessment SWD (grades 6-‐Apr 3-‐11)ends State 10-‐Apr NGSS Algebra I Retake Ends State FSA Grades 3-‐4 Language Arts/Math & FCAT Reading 10-‐Apr Retakes end State FSA English Language Arts Grades 5-‐11 begins in state. District Calendar may begin testing at later 13-‐Apr date. State

FSA Math Grades 5-‐8 begins in state. District 13-‐Apr Calendar may begin testing at later date. State

FCAT Grades 5 & 8 Science begins in State. District 13-‐Apr will begin testing at a later date. TBD State Industry Certification Horticulture Exams (MHS State & April 16 students) (at FTI) District 18-‐Apr.

April: EOC Testing Paper FSA Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II begin in Based done by TBD April 20-‐May 15 state. District may begin on April 30th. State Industry Certification Exams (School Responsibility State & April-‐May: Industry Certification April 20-‐May 14 for Scheduling/Monitoring) District

FCAT EOC window for Biology I, Civics, U.S. History April-‐May: EOC Testing April 28-‐May 22 Opens. District may begin testing at later date. TBD State FSA English Language Arts Grades 5-‐11 & Math Grades 5-‐8 ends in state. District Calendar may end May 8-‐May testing earlier. State 2-‐May State & May 4-‐ May 15 AP Exams District May 11-‐May 15 District Quarterly Assessments ELA (3-‐8) District District End of Course Assessments (All District & May 11-‐ May 29 areas not covered by FCAT or FSA) State FSA EOC Window closes for Algebra I, Geometry, and May 15 Algebra II State State & May 18-‐June 4 Science District EOC's (Grades 3-‐8) District District & May 18-‐May 29 SAT 10 (Final Exams for K, 1st, and 2nd grade) State FCAT EOC window for Biology, Civics, & U.S. History 22-‐May closes State FCAT NGSSS EOC Window closes for Biology, Civics, 22-‐May and U.S. History State July July 15 -‐ July 16 SAT 10 Testing (Summer Reading Camp) State Summer NGSSS EOC Window (Algebra I Retake, July July 13-‐24 Biology I, Civics, & U.S. History) State * For more info: http://flaglerschools.com/content/assessment-‐and-‐accountability-‐0 http://www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org http://www.fsassessments.org/ *EOC = End of Course Exam 1008.22 (8)(d) Florida Statutes. ***Wheel assessments are to be given at the end of each rotation at the school. Flagler County Youth Center

George Washington Carver Center 201 Drain Street East, Bunnell, FL 32110 386-437-7540 X5101 As a result of the success of the Flagler County Youth Center, on July 1, 2011, the Flagler County School Board entered a second partnership with Flagler County Council to manage the Carver Community Center. During the school year, Monday – Friday, the Carver Center will sponsor Community Programs from 9:00am-2:00pm, a Youth Center from 2:00pm – 7:00pm, and special programming from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Weekends will be reserved for special events. During the Summer Months, a minimal cost Summer Camp, for 7 – 16 year olds, will be provided by AIM. Thanks to Flagler County, Flagler County Schools, and numerous community partners, Flagler County Youth Center the Carver Center has been Cheryl Massaro, Director renovated, providing a clean, 5500 Rt. 100 • Palm Coast FL, 32164 safe environment for youth 386-437-7540 X5101 to utilize, all year long.

On October 1, 2006 the Flagler County School Board, in collaboration with the Flagler County Council, opened the Flagler County Youth Center, a new and what hoped to be attractive recreational facility for county youth in grades 7th -12th. All Graduation Requirements too long, throughout the county you would hear complaints that there was nothing for kids to do after school, unless they were involved in school activities/athletics. The original purpose of the Youth Center was to attract youth, not normally involved in traditional after school activities, and provide them with a safe, supervised fun place to be. During the first three years of operation the Flagler County Youth Center has attracted over 100,000 county youth, and not only met but surpassed everyone’s expectations!

Located on the grounds of Flagler Palm Coast High School, this 5,000+ sq. ft. facility includes state of the art technology, including a 24 station Computer Lab, featuring internet access ability. The Youth Center also features a Game Room, with two Pool Tables, Ping- Pong Table, Air Hockey and Foosball Games. Finally, in the Lounge, the focal point of the building, you will find a 51” HD Flat Screen TV, Leather Seating, nine TV’s hosting one PS3, four PS2, and four Xbox 360 Game Consoles, plus 50+ electronic video games to select from. Even after excessive use, the building is kept clean an in exceptional condition with staff constantly stressing appropriate social behavior in a very diverse setting.

During the school year the FCYC is open from 2:00pm – 7:00pm. Admission is FREE, but all participants must have a Flagler County school issued ID Card. During the summer, the FCYC hosts a Summer Camp, for 60 Middle School students, for a very reasonable rate. Summer Camp registration begins the first week of March, and available on a first come basis. Special Events, at the Youth Center run throughout the entire year. For complete update of monthly activities and hours of operation, including photos of the center, visit our website at: www. fcyc.isgreat.org .

The Flagler County Youth Center, one of Flagler County’s best keep secrets to PARENTS, provides youth an alternative to traditional after school and recreational activities.

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Community Resources

CHILDREN RESOURCES flaglerschools.com and click on the Free & Reduced Lunch icon assists people who have developmental disabilities and their FDLRS Child Find; 386-329-3811; screens & links students on the left-hand side of the screen for an on-line application. families. school children with disabilities with services under IDEA. Access Flagler First! Discover Valuable Resources Available in Our Community! 1st Friday of Every Month from 1 p.m.- George Washington Carver Center; 386-437-7540 x 5101; Arc of Volusia: 386-274-4735; helps young adults with Flagler County Public Schools’ Exceptional Student 4p.m. at the Flagler County Fairgrounds, County Road 13 and community programs & youth center, completed renovated, disabilities become self-sufficient. Education Department; 386-586-2395; Dr. Tracy Umpenhour, Sawgrass Road, Bunnell. Sponsored by Pastor Charlie Silano, providing a clean, safe environment for youth to utilize, all year Director of ESE; provides services to approx. 1900 students Best Buddies Flagler Chapter/FPCHS – Daniel Thomas; Grace Tabernacle Ministries. For more information call: 386- long. identified as disabled or gifted. 386-585-5418. 586-2653 or 386-931-4158. Girl Scouts of the USA; headquarters: 800-478-7248 or contact Flagler County Public Schools’ Exceptional Student Brain Injury Association of Florida; 800-992-3442; resources Action for Healthy Kids; contact Melodie Griffin, State the Gateway Council: 877-764-5237 (Flagler County). Education Parent Liaison, Sue McVeigh; 386-586-2395, Ext. and support center for children with TBI. Coordinator, [email protected]; dedicated to Healthy Communities: 386-323-000; programs: Florida 2105; provides individualized assistance and support to parents improving the health and educational performance of children KidCare, Safe Kids, and Healthy Start. Brevard Achievement Center; non-profit organization that of students with disabilities. through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. provides services and facilities for the vocational and social Flagler County Public Schools’ Surrogate Parent Program National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; 703- needs of adults with disabilities. Active Parenting; 800-825-0060; assists parents with their 224-2150 or 1-800-THE-LOST; how to report if your child for ESE students who do not have a parent or guardian who child’s training & upbringing. is missing; or to report s sighting of a missing child; www. Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Services; 386-239-6000; can act in his or her interests during the ESE process. An ESE student needs a surrogate parent when the child’s parent in African American Mentor Program; contact Sabrina Crosby missingkids.com. services to persons who cannot use regular print due to a visual, at Flagler County Public Schools District Office; 386-437-7526 physical, or reading disability. unknown or cannot be located or when the child is a ward of the PACE Center for Girls; 386-944-1111; this program fulfills State; contact Sue McVeigh, ESE Parent Specialist; 386-586- x 3116. Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services; the Department of Juvenile Justice’s statutory requirement to 2395, Ext. 2105 for info. Begin Again, Children’s Grief Center of Flagler Beach; provide prevention and gender-specific programming for girls Monica Verra-Tirado, Bureau Chief; 850-245-0475; weekly Contact: Karen Grant, 386-258-5100; assists a child with the with behavioral challenges. memo’s and information concerning students with disabilities Florida Inclusion Network; (University of North loss of a loved one. in Florida. Florida):866-801-4211; provides learning opportunities, PAL – The Flagler County Police Athletic League; 386-586- consultation, information and support to educators, families, and CARD – Center for Autism & Related Disabilities; 904- Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida; 1-877- 2655; improving the quality of our children’s lives through community members resulting in the inclusion of all students. 283-5055; delivering mentoring services through community participation in group activities. 633-0760; provides support and assistance with the goal of volunteers. optimizing the potential of people with autism and related Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind; 386-258- Palm Coast Lions; 386-447-1417; assisting those who are blind disabilities. 3441; provides services to adults and children with visual Boys & Girls Club: 386-313-1988; afterschool program for or visually impaired within the community. impairments and/or multi-handicapped. children (housed at Rymfire Elementary School). Center for the Visually Impaired; 386-253-8879; (University Princess Place Preserve Legacy Program; 386-447-1575; of Florida); provide opportunities for individuals who are Florida School for the Deaf & Blind; 904-827-2731; Boy Scouts of America; BSA National Office: 972-580-2000; part of the state Florida Learn and Serve movement for eligible blind or visually impaired to reach their highest personal, social Florida’s public boarding school for eligible students who are www.scouting.org.; or contact the Central Florida Council MHS students through projects such as water testing, tours, and and vocational potential through quality education, practical deaf or hard of hearing, or blind or visually impaired from (Flagler County): 407-889-4403. field trips to the preserve, where students see a purpose in their experiences and support services. PK-12. learning to become more successful. Contact Mike Peppin for Camp Safe Haven, bereavement camp; Katie Alpahandro, additional information. Central Florida Parent Center; 888-61-AWARE; provides Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association; 386-447-8034; 904-635-4199. parents of children with disabilities with information, training, Paula Wilburn; provides the necessary tools and education to Rotary Club of Flagler County; 386-931-9030; projects: Mentor assistance, and support. help serve children with Down Syndrome within the community. Child Abuse Hotline; 800-962-2873 Program (Legacy Program); The Dictionary Project, Rotary Child Support Enforcement; 800-622-5437; service from Scholar Athlete of the Month; Scholarship Program; Feed CHADD’s National Resource Center; Halifax Behavioral Services; 386-425-3900; provides mental other agencies. Flagler, and Project Share; promoting programs that help the 800-233-4050; Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ health screenings for ages 17 or younger. community and schools. Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax- Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD); 352-333- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; contact the Early exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) organization providing education, School Choice/Out of Zone Variance Requests/Hardship 2831; provides training and technical assistance designed to Learning Coalition of Flagler, 386-323-2400; free books for advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. those who apply. Requests: 386-437-7526 ; Flagler County Public Schools. support positive outcomes for students with disabilities and their Children’s Medical Services; 386-254-3937; programs and families. Smart Start Tutoring Center; 386-760-2340; affordable 1 to 1 Early Learning Coalition of Flagler/ Volusia; 386-323-2400; services for children with special needs. assists in providing a safe, early learning environment for tutoring; see SmartStartTutoring.com. Joey’s Respite Care; 386-255-4568; Easter Seals; temporary, children ages 0-5. STUFF Bus Program; 386-437-7526 x 3125; Flagler County Chiumento Selis Dwyer, Attorneys at Law, 386-445-8900 – short-term relief provided to families and caregivers in order to Education Foundation that supports children by supplying basic legal assistance with extended guardianships and estate planning give them a reprieve from the extraordinary demands associated Flagler County Education Foundation; Deborah Williams, for those with disabilities. with providing ongoing care to an individual with special needs. Executive Director; 386-437-7526 x 3125; Programs: Take supplies to those in need. Stock in Children, STUFF Bus, Dell Trayer Teacher Grant Summer Food Service Program (SFSP); 386-437-7526 x Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida; 386-506-5396; McKay Scholarship; 386-586-2395; for students with a current Program, J. Crews Writing Project & Mentor Program. 1307; Flagler County Public School’s Food guardian advocacy assistance for parents of adult children with IEP or 504 plan contact Flagler County Schools’ Exceptional developmental disabilities. Student Education Department; or go to the school choice Flagler County Guardian Ad Litem; 386-313-4030; court Service Department; free, nutritious meals for kids 18 and website http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/ appointed volunteers that protect the rights and advocate the best under all summer long. The Summer Food Service Program is a CEC; Florida Council for Exceptional Children; www. interests of a child involved in a court proceeding. federal nutrition program that local non-profits and schools use floridacec.org; mission is to improve educational outcomes for ( McKay allows parents of students with disabilities to choose to make sure kids in their communities don’t go hungry during individuals with exceptionalities. Visit the website for local the best learning environment for their children.) Flagler County Parks & Recreation-386-313-4020 (option 8) chapters and sub chapters information. or visit www.FlaglerParks.com for children’s programs. the summer. National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida Chapter; Take Stock in Children Program; 386-437-7526, x 3125; A Daytona State College; 386-246-4824; 904-332-6810; offers support service to individuals with MS and Flagler County Public School’s On-Line Bullying Report: Flagler County Education Foundation program that promotes their families. http://www.flaglerschools.com/content/no-bullying Audrey E. Pingshaw, Student Success Advisor in the Student personal growth, self-responsibility, and academic success for Success Services Department; assists in coordinating students P & L Stables; 386-503-5058; riding lessons & summer camp; Flagler County Public Schools; 386-437-7526; informs parents deserving low-income children by providing a unique set of with disabilities with a smooth transition into college life. accepting children 10 and under with challenges; www.p- and students with the latest information about their home-zoned resources including mentors, scholarships, long-term support, lstables.com. school; www.flaglerschools.com. student advocacy, and a guaranteed educational opportunity. Disability Solutions; 386-255-1812; Julie Shaw; promotes the independence of people with Project 10; Transition Education Network. Carley Detlefsen, Flagler County Youth Center; 386-437-7540 x 5101, Cheryl Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program; 386-437-7526 disabilities through empowerment and the support of 904-651-2115; a statewide discretionary project supporting Massaro, Director; fabulous facility for county youth, grades x 3125; a mentoring program for the Take Stock in Children Independent Living services. the secondary transition of youth with disabilities served in 7-12, to stop in and socialize for FREE. Must have a current students, one hour per week, which is funded by the Flagler exceptional student education. Flagler County School ID Card to obtain admission to the center. County Education Foundation. Early Steps; 386-258-7434; early intervention systems for infants & toddlers with significant delays. SEDNET; Carl Coalson: 386-255-6475, Ext. 38332; a Flagler Parent Magazine; 386-437-0300; free local parenting Volusia Flagler Family YMCA; 386-738-9622; programs in multiagency network for students with emotional disabilities Easter Seals Volusia/Flagler; 877-255-4568; OT/PT therapy resource full of events, opportunities, products, and services that youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. that enhances the system of care for families and students with for children with disabilities. Easter Seals provides hope and affect children & families. Visit www.FlaglerParent.com for emotional disabilities through facilitation, collaboration, and help to families and individuals with special needs by providing more information. direct intervention. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES RESOURCES exceptional advocacy, therapy, education, recreation, and support Flagler Youth Orchestra; 386-503-3808; after-school youth services. Shriners Hospital for Children; http://www. string program. A Helping Hand, Inc; 386-868-1992; assists families in shrinershospitalforchildren.org; Tampa Headquarters: 813- ELKS – Palm Coast Lodge 2709 – Mark Fontana – 386-446- providing behavioral mental health services to children. 281-0300. Florida Dept. of Children & Families; 866-762-2237; 8818 – Home physical and occupational therapy for children substance abuse & mental health; ACCESS Florida, food, Alliance Financial Partners, Inc., David Fowler; 386-445- with disabilities. Social Security; 800-772-1213; SS disability, SS cards, medical assistance and cash; report abuse hotline; prevention & 4257; financial planning for students with disabilities. Medicare, survivor benefits. referral services; children, youth & family services. Exceptional Parenting Workshops for Parents of Students Ardor Health Solutions; 855-GO-ARDOR; Medical Staffing with Disabilities & ESE Parent Support Group. For more Special Olympics – Volusia/Flagler: Sarah Harper, Florida Palm Coast Kiwanis; 386-445-1104; assists in helping Company specializing in the temporary and permanent information, contact Sue McVeigh, ESE Parent Specialist, 386- Director; 386-631-4405; sporting events, competitive sports, children within the community. placement of physical, occupational & Speech Therapists. 586-2395, Ext. 2105. and training for students with disabilities. Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Lookup Site: http:// After School Tutoring for Students with Disabilities; contact Family Café; 888-309-CAFÉ; The Florida Youth Council; the Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville; 904-390- offender.fdle.state.fl.us Sue McVeigh, Parent Specialist, Flagler County Schools; 386- Statewide Family Network for Mental Health; houses an annual 3686; monthly support group character meetings, resource 586-2395, Ext. 2105 for more information. Free & Reduced-Price Lunch Program; 437-7526 x 1307; café for parents in Orlando which shares service resources for libraries, newsletters, social functions, scholarships and financial Flagler County Public Schools’ Food Service Department; www. Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD); 386-947-4026; families with disabilities. assistance. 32 | www.flaglerschools.com Community Resources

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; general information experiencing or witness to domestic violence, including St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church; 386-445-2246; testing, retraining, job coaching & medical assistance. 901-595-3300; finding cures and saving children from domestic abuse, spousal abuse, family violence, and intimate emergency food. catastrophic diseases of childhood. partner violence; including physical, sexual, and emotional St. Vincent de Paul Society; 386-693-4806; emergency food. abuse and/or neglect; including substance abuse, stalking, and Stewart-Marchman-ACT Behavioral Healthcare; 386- RENT, UTILITIES OR CELL PHONE fear of physical harm. WIC Program; 386-437-7294; supplemental food for pregnant 236-3226; assists in advancing recovery for mental illness and women, infants and children under 5. Assurance Wireless; 1-888-898-4888; 250 free cell phone addiction. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); 800- minutes per household. 621-3362; comprehensive emergency management system of Surfers for Autism; Donald & Kim Ryan, 7899 Santa Fe Trail, preparedness, protection, response, recovery and mitigation for Flagler County Social Services; 386-586-2324 x325; rent or HOUSING Boca Raton, FL 33487, http://www.surfersforautism.org. those preparing for or recovering from natural and manmade utilities assistance. TRAIL Program: Dr. Kim Halliday, 386-446-6742, Ext. 1141; disasters. Habitat for Humanity; 386-586-6180; opportunities of Jewish Federation of Volusia/Flagler; 386-672-0294; rent (program is housed at Indian Trails Middle School); for students homeownership for low income families. Flagler Alert – 386-586-5111; pre-recorded warnings and alerts NE FL Community Action Agency; 386-313-2506; LIEAP (for with disabilities ages 18-22, assisting in career and vocational Housing Authority; 386-437-3221; HUD Housing, Section 8 for the area. For non-emergency dispatch information, dial FP&L); self sufficiency program. training, paid employment through career exploration and 386-313-4911. Vouchers. training, transportation and life skills training, self-advocacy, SafeLink Wireless; 1-800-977-3768; 200 free cell minutes per Flagler County Emergency Operations Center-386-313-4200; SHIP Program; 386-313-4037; emergency home repair; and job shadowing. The purpose of the program is to transition household. youth with disabilities into real vocational opportunities through emergency management, fire rescue, flight operations, foreclosure prevention. geographic information services, 911 addressing, and 911 action planning and individualized learning. USA Rural Development Grant; 352-732-9796 X5; loan Salvation Army; 386-437-0029; FP&L, rent, propane & water dispatch; or see http://www.flagleremergency.com. assistance. United Cerebral Palsy; 386-586-2192; provides job training assistance and assisted living services to youth and adults with disabilities. Florida Highway Patrol; 386-736-5350; child restraints, crash St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church; 386-597-3359; rent reports, driver courses, Florida laws, safety belts, tickets, and or utilities. United Way *211*; 386-253-0564 for a list of service agencies traffic/travel predictions. INFORMATION that assist children with special needs. St. Vincent de Paul Society, Bunnell; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 800-273-TALK; help Volusia/Flagler 2-1-1; 386-437-0730; information and referral 386-437-5073; rent or utilities. VSA Florida (Very Special Arts); 813-974-0721; services for when desperate, alone or hopeless; or aid to family and friends to community services; 24 hr helpline. artists with disabilities; www.vsafl.org. who are concerned about a loved one dealing with emotional Flagler Beach: 386-693-4806; rent, utilities or gas. FlaglerLive.com; 386-586-0257; on-line local news 5 days per distress. Wheelchairs 4 Kids; www.Wheelchairs4Kids.org, 1976 S. week; http://flaglerlive.com. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; 727-946-0963 Sheriffs’ Offices (non-emergency): Flagler Palm Coast Observer Newspaper; 386-447-9723; SENIORS County-386-437-4116; Palm Coast -386-586-2621; Whispering Meadows Ranch, Flagler Beach; 386-439-3195; Thursday newspaper covering local community news; www. Flagler Beach-386-517-2020; Bunnell-386-437-7508. Easter Seals Volusia/Flagler FTRI; 877-255-4568; phones free 386-503-6312; Kristine Aguirre; enriches the lives of those with PalmCoastObserver.com. disabilities and special needs through recreational and equine of charge for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Pennysaver; 386-437-5971; assisted programs. See www.whiperingmeadowsranch.org. for Flagler County Social Services; information. EMPLOYMENT Thursday newspaper covering local news, local businesses, and items for sale; 386-586-2324 Option 1; meals on wheels, personal care, Career Source Flagler Volusia; 386-586-5169; employment WORC, Inc.; 386-274-6474; provides job training and assisted www.thepennysavers.com. homemaker services, & counseling. living services to youth and adults with disabilities, (previously opportunities. Flagler Magazine; 386-299-9568;every other month local SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): 904- United Cerebral Palsy). State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, magazine listing community events, things to do, and local 391- 6699; free & unbiased health insurance counseling. Unemployment Compensation: 800-204-2418; Unemployment Work Incentives Planning & Assistance; Ticket to Work business services; www.gagepub.com Program; 866-968-7842; assists in making informed choices insurance provides temporary wage replacement benefits to about employment by those receiving SSI or SSDI. qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of Flagler Parent Magazine; 386-437-0300; SCHOLARSHIPS their own. See: www.floridajobs.org. free local parenting resource full of events, opportunities, products, and services that affect children & families. Visit To become a Flagler County Schools’ scholarship sponsor, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: 386-615-6111: www.FlaglerParent.com for more information. contact Megan Mahoney; COUNSELING Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that 386-437-7526, Ext. 3104. Adapt Behavioral Services; 407-928-0444; works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to The Daytona Beach News Journal; prepare for, gain or retain employment. 1-877-777-6673; local and nation-wide news, 7 days per week; For a full listing of local scholarships available to seniors 386-898-5003; individual, couples & family therapy; parent www.news-journalonline.com. graduating in 2015, go to www.flaglerschools.com, and click training; behavior analysis; and professional education. Goodwill Job Connection Center; 386-258-8585; provides opportunities to people with barriers to employment. Flagler-Palm Coast News-Tribune; 386-283-4944; community on the “Scholarships” icons on the home page. All seniors Children’s Home Society; 386-304-7600; in-home counseling, newspaper, published Wednesdays and Saturdays. are encouraged to complete a scholarship application by the out-patient. Step-Up Industries Vocational/Sheltered Workshop: 386- 446- designated deadline listed next to each scholarship. 6740; a human resource service that provides basic work skills Flagler County Chamber of Commerce; Family Life Center; 386-437-7610; domestic violence for adults with disabilities. 386-437-0106; information and advocate for local businesses in counseling & outreach. Flagler County; http://www.flaglerchamber.org. SHELTERS Precious Hearts Foundation; 877-731-2210; domestic violence Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide; FOOD Sheltering Tree; 386-437-3258; overnight shelter for the counseling & outreach. See www.preciousheartsfoundation.org. 386-437-0106; yearly guide to what-to-do & where-to-go with homeless. Samaritan Ministries; 386-437-4372; advocacy and life skills; Bunnell Resource Center; 386-437-7373; emergency food. Flagler and neighboring areas; www.FantasticFlagler Guide. com. Family Life Center; 386-437-7610; Crisis Line: 386-503-0445 Grace Community Food Pantry; Our 3 locations are at: 2849 domestic violence victims, women and children emergency North Highway US1, Bunnell, Sat. 10 am-1 pm, Sun. 1-4; Post Flagler County Tourist Development Council; 386-437-0106, Stewart Marchman ACT Behavioral; 386-236-3200; adults shelter. and adolescents substance abuse & mental health. Office/Adult Education Center, N A1A Hammock, Tues. 12 pm- Ext. 15; accommodations, dining & nightlife, things to do, & 2 pm; Daytona North, Hidden Trails Community Center, Every community resources within Flagler County; http://visitflagler. Homeless Shelter (Star Shelter); 386-252-9400; rooms for Tree House Visitation Center Daytona Beach, 386-323-2550; 2nd & 4th Sat. 10 am- 1 pm. 386-586-2653; food assistance. org. individuals and/or families. court-ordered supervised visitation, child abuse. Angel Food Ministries; 386-437-7088; low cost food. Salvation Army Shelter; 386-236-2020; Church on the Rock; 386-437-9915; emergency food. MEDICAL men, women & families emergency shelter, financial assistance. EMERGENCY CALLS Department of Children & Families; Department of Children & Families; 866-762-2237; Medicaid 911- Dial 911 for all emergencies where police or rescue is 866-762-2237; food stamp apps. (blind, disabled or pregnant). TRANSPORTATION needed. First United Methodist Church of Bunnell; 386-437-3258; Flagler County Free Clinic; 386-437-3091; Flagler County Public Transportation; American Association of Poison Control Centers; 800-222- emergency food. medical care to uninsured, low income (free or limited) 1222; locations in Miami, Tampa & Jacksonville; 24 hours, 7 386-313-4100; transportation in and out of the county. Flagler Beach First Baptist Church; 386-439-3834; Flagler County Health Dept; 386-437-7350; days per week; serves as a key medical information resource and Student Transportation Services Operations; 386-586-2145; helps reduce costly emergency room visits. emergency food. shots, family planning, routine physicals, birth/death certificates, smoking cessation. www.flaglerschools.com, and click on Transportation. American Red Cross; 386-226-1400 Flagler Beach United Methodist Church; 386-439-2160; emergency food. Flagler County Social Services; 386-586-2324 x325; medical, (Daytona Beach Branch): disaster services, volunteers, health Rx, emergency dental (Must meet eligibility criteria). God’s Family Bible Church; 386-586-4019; VETERANS and safety, youth and senior services, charity clothing pickup, pantry food for visitors or members following worship services. National Alliance on Mental Health Volusia/Flagler; 850-671- and community outreach program. Flagler County Veterans Services; 386-313-4014; claims, 4445; education & support groups for family, caregivers, friends. Jewish Federation of Volusia/Flagler; burial benefits & loan assistance. Animal Control; Flagler County: 386-445-1188; Palm Coast: 386-672-0294; monthly emergency food assistance. Palm Coast Lions Club; 386-445-5040; hearing and eye 386-986-2520; stray and insured animals, animal abuse and Disabled American Veterans (DAV); screenings neglect and traps for stray cats. Flagler Humane Society; 386- Second Harvest, SNAP Mobile Benefits Program, A Flagler 386-439-2122; VA benefits shelter assistance, bills, on-site food 445-1814; adoption, volunteers, lost pets, & emergency intake of County Outreach Program for Food Stamp assistance: 855-515- Family Health Source Medical Center & Pierson; 386-749- pantry. pets during an emergency (registration required). 7627 9449; medical care based on a sliding fee schedule. Department of Veterans Affairs; 352-674-5000 x1440 or 1441; Domestic Violence Hotline; 800-799-SAFE; for those St. Mary’s Pantry; 386-437-5098; emergency food. Vocational Rehabilitation; 386-615-6111; healthcare, case management & housing assistance www.flaglerschools.com | 33 MAXIMIZE YOUR FINANCIAL CONTROL. Simplify your life.

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