HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016-2017 Parent and Family Guide Preparing students for life! Hillsborough County General Information School Board Meetings School Board meetings are aired on PAGE 2 PAGE 9 the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, General District Information Graduation Information Bright House (Spectrum) Networks Student Calendar and Important Dates channel 635 and Frontier FiOS channel 32, PAGE 10 – 12 Tuesdays at 3 p.m.; and replayed Tuesdays School Board Meetings Resources for Families at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit the District website at sdhc.k12. PAGE 3 PAGE 13 School Board and Superintendent’s Message fl.us and click on the Board link, then the Rigorous Academic Opportunities Board Meetings tab to view live webcasts PAGE 4 – 6 PAGE 14 and archived school board meetings. Newsdesk Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Immunizations/Hillsborough Healthy Kids PAGE 15 Mission: Helpful Tips for Parents Preparing students for life. Opportunities for Becoming Involved in Choice Options Your Children’s Schools PAGE 16 – 17 Vision: PAGE 7 Other Programs To provide an education and the Advocating for Your Child – Who to Call support that enables each student to excel as a successful and responsible Anti-Bullying Policy PAGE 18 – 19 School Site Phone Numbers citizen. PAGE 8

Early Childhood Learning Programs PAGE 20 Helpful Phone Numbers District Office Phone Numbers Hillsborough County Public Schools 2016-2017 School Calendar

Students’ First Day of School Presidents Day Other Important FALL 2016 August 10, 2016 February 20, 2017 Thursday, September 22, 2016 – Labor Day Holiday Strawberry Festival Day District Dates Gaither High School September 5, 2016 March 6, 2017 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK Thursday, October 6, 2016 – End of 1st Grading Period (Area 6 Schools Only) November 14-18, 2016 Jefferson High School October 7, 2016 End of 3rd Grading Period Great American Teach In – Thursday, October 20, 2016 – Non-Student Day March 10, 2017 Thursday, November 17, 2016 Plant City High School October 10, 2016 Spring Break COLLEGE NIGHT DATES Thursday, November 3, 2016 – Veterans Day Holiday March 13-17, 2017 Lennard High School Monday, September 26, 2016 – November 11, 2016 Students Return to School Sickles High School Thursday, November 17, 2016 – Fall Break March 20, 2017 Alonso High School Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – November 21-25, 2016 Non-Student Day Plant High School WINTER/SPRING 2017 Students Return to School April 14, 2017 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 – Thursday, February 2, 2016 – November 28, 2016 Seniors’ Last Day Chamberlain High School Strawberry Crest High School End of 2nd Grading Period May 17, 2017 Thursday, September 29, 2016 – Thursday, February 16, 2016 – December 16, 2016 End of 4th Grading Period Brandon High School Spoto High School Winter Break May 26, 2017 HILLSBOROUGH CHOICE EXPO Thursday, March 2, 2016 – December 19-30, 2016 Last Day of School Leto High School Non-Student Day May 26, 2017 Friday, November 4, 2016 January 2, 2017 Student Early Release Dates Florida State Fairgrounds - Florida Center REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DATES 3-7 p.m. Students Return to School Each Monday - One Hour Early Release Elementary Last Day of School - 2.5 Hours Early January 3, 2017 Choice Information Line: 813-272-4692 October 24, 2016; January 13, 2017; This calendar and many others are available April 3, 2017; May 26, 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday PASOS AL FUTURO for viewing and sharing by visiting the January 16, 2017 (College Planning Nights conducted in Secondary Hillsborough County Public Schools website Spanish) Florida State Fair Day at sdhc.k12.fl.us. October 28, 2016; January 23, 2017; February 10, 2017 April 7, 2017; June 10, 2017 (West Hillsborough Students ONLY)

2 tampabay.com/nie Parent Checklist Newspaper Are you using good parenting skills? in Answer these questions to see how Education you are doing. Do you follow these The Tampa Bay guidelines always, sometimes or never? Times Newspaper in Education (NIE) program is a ATTENDANCE cooperative effort between schools ❏ I expect my child to go to school every day, and the Times Publishing Co. to be on time and stay for the entire day. encourage the use of newspapers in print and electronic form as COMMUNICATION educational resources. 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In ❏ I read and act on information sent home about my child’s achievement. the Tampa Bay area, the Times ❏ A Message from Hillsborough County Publishing Co. provides more than I talk with my child and know what he or she 5 million free newspapers and is doing and with whom. Public Schools Superintendent and electronic licenses for teachers ❏ I talk with my child and help him or her set School Board to use in their classrooms every goals. school year. Dear Families, The Times and our NIE HEALTH In Hillsborough County Public Schools, we are focused on giving curriculum are rich educational ❏ I schedule visits to the doctor and dentist. students the skills and resources they need to be successful in resources, offering teachers an school and in life. We also strive to provide our families with the up-to-the-minute, living text and ❏ I set a bedtime that lets my child get nine tools necessary to ensure they can help their children. 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The district has a new online platform, into Florida Schools called newsdesk, for all the great things Students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are coming into a Florida school for the first time must present a record of a happening in Hillsborough County Public physical examination completed within the last 12 months. Contact your physician or the Hillsborough County Health Department. Schools. It features stories relevant to The immunization record must show that the student has met the minimum state requirement. Immunizations are provided for free students, families, employees and our at the Health Department. For more information, visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go health” in the search box. community, focusing on what makes HCPS so special and unique. Newsdesk IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR ENTRY provides engaging topics such as what’s trending in schools, district headlines, For students entering Kindergarten*, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades, the immunization partners in education, employee record must show that the student has met minimal state requirements for vaccines. excellence and student-centric stories. Explore the great things happening * 4-5 doses DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) in the district or suggest a story by * 4-5 doses Polio (Kindergarten) visiting sdhc.k12.fl.us and 2 doses MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) clicking on the newsdesk link. 3 doses Hepatitis B * 2 doses Varicella (chicken pox)

* KG — If the fourth dose of polio vaccine is administered prior to the fourth birthday, a fifth dose of polio vaccine is equiredr for kindergarten entry only. * Varicella vaccine is not required if varicella disease is documented by Family and Community the health care provider. Engagement 1 dose Tdap (tetanus- diphtheria- pertussis) for seventh grade In Hillsborough County Public Schools * An updated DH 680 form to include Tdap must be obtained for we are embracing new ways to help submission to the school. every child succeed. As the eighth ** The final dose of the polio series should be administered on or after the largest school district in the nation, fouth birthday regardless of the number of previous doses. we understand that when families, communities and schools work together, For students entering ninth through 12th grades, the record must show students are more successful and the that the student has met the minimal state requirements. entire community benefits. Research tells 5 doses DTaP (diphtheria-pertussis- tetanus) us that students with engaged families 4 doses Polio earn higher grades and test scores; enroll 2 doses MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) in higher-level academic programs; are 3 doses Hepatitis B promoted on time and earn more credits; 1 dose Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) adapt better to school and attend school 1 dose Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or have had the disease regularly; have better social skills and behaviors; and graduate and go on NOTE: 7th–12th, Three vaccines which may not be mandated for your child’s grade level, but are recommended to be to postsecondary endeavors that will discussed with your physician, are meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis A series and the HPV series. (The HPV vaccine has prepare students for life. been approved for both males and females.) This is why Hillsborough County Public 9th–12th, Two varicella vaccines are not mandated for your child’s grade level, but are recommended to be discussed with Schools is committed to building greater your physician. If a child has had the chicken pox disease, documentation (the year the child had the disease) as support and capacity to increase parent verified by a physician should be given to the school. and family engagement throughout the If you have private health insurance or Medicaid, contact your physician or health care provider. If you do not have district. We are prepared to cultivate private health insurance or Medicaid, contact the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County Immunization Clinic and sustain positive relationships with for further information. our families and develop stronger MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE partnerships of shared responsibility for children’s outcomes between home and Although not required, a dose of MCV4 is recommended for children and adolescents 11-18 years of age. school. Our goal is to strengthen the Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by bacteria. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in collaborative network with district and children 2-18 years old in the United States. For those who have never gotten MCV4, a dose is recommended school personnel, families, community at high school entry but not required. Many colleges and universities require this vaccine. Please check with the and faith-based organizations. We do college or university admissions office. MCV4 is the preferred vaccine for people 2—55 years of age. this through several mechanisms, such as the Parent Consortium, Academic Hillsborough Healthy Students — A Partnership With Florida KidCare Parent Teacher Teams, School Advisory In a partnership created through the Family HealthCare Foundation, Florida KidCare and Hillsborough County Public Committees, PTSA/PTA meetings and Schools are working together to educate families about this affordable program. Florida KidCare provides comprehensive many other training opportunities. health insurance coverage for children from birth through age 18. Florida KidCare provides coverage for doctor’s visits, Please contact your child’s school to immunizations, surgery, vision, mental health checkups, hospitalization, prescriptions, hearing exams and more. Eligibility learn how to become more involved. and premiums are based on household income and family size. Florida KidCare application assistance is available through School Social Work. For more information, call 813-362-1413.

4 tampabay.com/nie MENTORING SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Mentoring helps students succeed, (SAC) achieve and graduate from school. The The responsibility of the school role of a mentor is to provide a listening advisory council is to provide parents, ear, valuable guidance and academic citizens, faculty, staff and students assistance to help students experience an opportunity to participate in the greater success. As students begin to development of educational priorities, realize that their mentor cares, school assessment of a school’s needs and absenteeism decreases, academic identification of local resources. School Advisory Council (SAC) performance improves and self-esteem members are very important people. Student Nutrition Services increases. Any responsible adult who Council members are entrusted with Our mission is to maintain an innovative, efficient and cost-effective student nutrition is willing and able to share time with a the improvement of public schools. program that is nationally regarded as the best. Both our schools and the community student on a consistent basis can be Underlying the law that created these embrace and actively support the importance of student nutrition as a vital part of daily a mentor. All you need is one hour a councils is a belief that all children education. We provide the following resources for parents and students: week. Mentoring opportunities can learn, and that the public schools • National School Lunch Program are provided in partnership with can and will change to better prepare • Free Breakfast Program for all students Big Brothers Big Sisters, 813-287- students for today’s and tomorrow’s • Summer Food Service Program 2210 or bbbstampabay.org; workplace. Each public school is • After-School Snack and Dinner Program and the Hillsborough Education unique. It has its own community • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Foundation, 813-574-0260 or setting, resources, challenges and, • Online Meal Payments and Tracking most importantly, a student population educationfoundation.com. • Access to menus and nutritional facts through our free mobile app called unlike any other. The people best “Nutri Slice” suited to decide what will be effective PARENT in helping our students learn are the Applying for meal benefits is easy and convenient with online applications! people closest to each school: the UNIVERSITY For more information or to apply for free/reduced meal benefits, visit us online at Parent University principal, faculty and staff, parents, students, local business people sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go SNS” in the search box. is a program and community members. These designed by “stakeholders” are represented on the Alliance for your advisory council. Public Schools in partnership with Hillsborough County SCHOOL-BASED PARENT/ Public Schools. This program is presented in conjunction with the United FAMILY WORKSHOPS A variety of workshops are offered Way Suncoast and the Hillsborough by each school to deepen parents’ Classroom Teachers Association (HCTA) knowledge and skills to help students to provide information to parents and succeed socially and academically. other caregivers as they strive to support Please look for information in the school their child’s academic life. Sessions newsletter or contact your child’s school. focus on academic and support programs of Hillsborough County Public VOLUNTEER SERVICES Schools, effective strategies that families Volunteers and community partners can use to help every child succeed, are saying Y.E.S. (You Empower and ways to advocate for the resources Students) every day to empowering necessary for our public schools. students with the skills, knowledge For information about future events, and attitudes that are necessary to please visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type prepare students for life. The Volunteer “Parent University” in the search box. Or Services Department is committed you may refer to the Parent University to linking volunteers and community website at all4schools.org/hillsborough. partners with schools. Opportunities to say Y.E.S. include school-based PTA/PTSA volunteers, mentors, speakers/ Parent Teacher Associations/ classroom presentations, enrichment Parent Teacher Student Associations programs, days of service, and provide a way for parents, teachers, business and community partnerships. administrators, students and Individuals interested in volunteering in community members to advocate for Hillsborough County Public Schools are better laws and programs to support screened and registered by Volunteer student achievement and help prepare Services. Please call 813-872-5254 if you are them for life. PTA/PTSAs work to bring interested in becoming a volunteer, or home, school, community and place of if you have any questions regarding worship together, to improve the school volunteer opportunities. For more and community that supports all of our information, visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and children: “Every Child, One Voice.” type “go volunteer” in the search box. Contact your child’s school for more Make this your year to say Y.E.S. to information. becoming a volunteer in HCPS! tampabay.com/nie 5 How Can I Help My Child Do Well? You can help your child get ready for school by doing these simple things at home: • Encourage your child to read different kinds of fiction and nonfiction, including books, newspapers and magazines. • Encourage your child to read at least 30 minutes a day without a break. • Take your child to the library regularly to check out and read books and magazines. • Ask your child to retell stories he or she has read. • Ask your child “why” questions about what he or she has read. • Ask your child to compare and contrast stories and characters. • Provide books and magazines for your child to read at home. • Find ways for your child to practice writing at home, such as by writing notes to family members. What If My Child Is Not Doing Well in Tips To Reduce Test Anxiety The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) defines test anxiety as School? “excessive worry about doing well on a test.” This can be very bad for a As a parent, you may student. Ultimately, th e student becomes so upset about the test that he be disappointed and or she panics and then feels helpless about the subject matter. For some frustrated when your information on handling test anxiety, visit the USDOE at www2.ed.gov/ child brings home bad parents/academic/help/succeed/part9.html. Here are a few more things you grades or does not score can do as a parent right before a test: well on standardized • Keep a positive attitude toward the test. tests. There are many • Help your child relax. possible reasons your • Make sure that your child has a good night’s rest. child is not doing well • Give your child a good breakfast. in school. You and your • Keep a normal routine at home. child’s teacher can work together to figure out the best way to help your child do better. Here are a few tips for dealing with poor school performance: Helping Your Child Do Well On Tests • Try not to become too emotional about your child’s situation. Instead, try You can be a great help to your child if you will observe these tips for test to learn how you can best help your child make a change for the better. taking provided by the U.S. Department of Education: • Meet with your child’s teacher and commit yourself to working together • Talk to your child about testing. as a team. • Explain that tests are yardsticks that teachers, schools, school districts • Provide a quiet, comfortable place to study at home. and even states use to measure what and how they teach and how well • Provide regular encouragement to your child, especially when he or she students are learning what is taught. has done well. • Tell your child that occasionally, he or she will take “standardized” tests. Explain that these tests use the same standards to measure student performance across the state or even across the country. Key Things Parents Can Do To Make Sure Their • Encourage your child. Praise your child for the things he or she does well. st • Meet with your child’s teacher as often as possible to discuss his or her Children Are Prepared For The 21 Century progress. • Make sure your child understands the importance of math in elementary • Ask the teacher to suggest activities for you and your child to do at home school and encourage your child to take more math, science and critical to help prepare for tests and to improve your child’s understanding of language courses in high school. schoolwork. • Encourage your elementary school child with his or her math homework. • Make sure that your child attends school regularly. Remember, tests reflect Remind him or her of the importance of learning math for success in high children’s overall achievement. school, college and beyond. • Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home and make sure that • Learn your state’s math and science requirements for high school your child is well rested on school days and especially on the day of a test. graduation. • Help your child avoid test anxiety by planning ahead, studying in advance • Encourage your child to take four years of math and four years of and making sure your child understands the material. science in high school, even if it is not required. • Find out what kind of critical language courses your child’s school offers and encourage your child to take them. Special Testing Accommodations • Find out what Advanced Placement (AP) courses your child’s high school If your child is enrolled in an Exceptional Student Education or English offers. Language Learner program or has a 504 accommodations plan, he or she may • Encourage your child to take more AP courses in high school. be eligible for special testing situations or accommodations. You may want to check with the school for more information well in advance of testing dates.

6 tampabay.com/nie Support Advocating for Your Child Network Supporting our students and families is the core of our culture. We know how important it is for parents to be able to advocate for their children. We hope this tool will help you identify your support network and outline a clear line of communication, making it possible for your questions to be answered in an efficient and timely manner. Call or email the STEP6 Chief of Staff Call or email the Area Alberto Vazquez • 813-272-4895 STEP Superintendent 4 [email protected] Visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go areas” in the search box.

Talk to your Area Superintendents’ Contact Information Call or email the STEP STEP Superintendent 1 child’s teacher Area 1: Southwest / Central Tampa 7 Lisa Yost • 813-272-3800 Jeff Eakins • 813-272-4050 Area 2: Town ’N Country / Northwest Hillsborough [email protected] Marcos Murillo • 813-631-4050 Area 3: New Tampa / North Hillsborough Anna Brown • 813-558-1406 Call or email a school board Central / North Tampa Area 4: STEP member, 813-272-4045 Donell Underdue Jr. • 813-558-1100 8 Area 5: Southeast Hillsborough Visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go areas” in the Dr. Michelle Fitzgerald • 813-744-8630 search box. Talk to the STEP assistant Area 6: Plant City / East Hillsborough School Board Members’ Contact Information 2 principal Sharon Morris • 813-707-7050 Area 7: Northeast Tampa/Brandon District 1 District 5 Owen Young • 813-740-3710 Susan L. Valdes Doretha W. Edgecomb [email protected] [email protected] Area 8: Southeast Hillsborough Shalia McRae • 813-658-1970 District 2 District 6 Sally A. Harris April Griffin [email protected] [email protected] District 3 District 7 Call or email the Cindy Stuart Carol W. Kurdell STEP5 Chief of Schools, [email protected] [email protected] Administration District 4 Talk to the Harrison Peters • 813-272-4071 Melissa Snively STEP [email protected] 3 principal [email protected]

Hillsborough County Public Schools is • Online at the district’s website at sdhc.k12.fl.us, committed to providing an educational setting then type “go no-bullying” in the search box and Anti-Bullying that is safe, secure and free from harassment click on the link next to the red stop sign and bullying for all of its students and school • Crime Stoppers (1-800-873-8477) District Policy/Rules employees. The district has a policy as part of a comprehensive plan intended to prevent bullying All reports go directly to the principal or assistant and harassment. You may view that policy by principal of the respective school to investigate going to the district website and typing “go no- and resolve. You may also find additional bullying” in the search box. information by visiting the following websites: There are several ways for students and/or 1. kidshealth.org/en/parents parents to report acts of bullying in our district: 2. fldoe.org/safeschools • Verbally to an adult at school 3. loveourchildrenusa.org • On a Bullying Reporting Form available in every 4. education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing school • Via email or phone call to a school administrator or district office

tampabay.com/nie 7 Early Childhood Learning Programs Preparing Children for Success

PRE-K EXCEPTIONAL intervention to improve each HEAD START VOLUNTARY PRE- child’s level of functioning EDUCATION The School District Head Start KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION and enhance successful Special instructional services program is federally funded PROGRAM (VPK) are provided for approximately entry into kindergarten, with and promotes school readiness The VPK program is 3,100 children ages 3 to 5 appropriate support based by enhancing the social and designed to prepare children with developmental delays on individual need. To make a cognitive development of for kindergarten and build a or other disabilities. The Pre- referral, contact Child Find at 3- and 4-year- olds. Eligibility foundation for their educational 813-837-7777. Kindergarten Exceptional of students is determined by success. It is a state-funded age and income guidelines. Education program offers early program that is free for all 4- Comprehensive services and 5-year-old children who will are offered in the areas of be eligible (for the first time) to health, nutrition, education, family services and parent attend kindergarten in the fall engagement. The state of the following school year. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Hillsborough County Public (VPK) Program also is offered Schools offers both school-year during the school year at and summer-session options. selected sites. The district VPK programs are also available program is a delegate of the at eligible private facilities board of county commissioners. for both the school year and For more information, visit for the summer program and sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go for specialized instructional headstart” in the search box, or services. For more information call 813-740-7870. on the HCPS VPK program, parents may call the VPK office SCHOOL READINESS at 813-272-4840 or visit PROGRAM sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go Funded by the Early Learning vpk” in the search box. Parents Coalition of Hillsborough must register online for VPK at County, the School Readiness elchc.org/vpk_parent.html; an program provides financial assistance for child care email address and the ability to and early education to low- scan and upload documents are income working parents and required. families referred by partner agencies. The goal of the School Readiness program is to provide safe, healthy and quality early educational experiences that support enhanced outcomes for children, their families and the surrounding communities. 8 tampabay.com/nie Graduation Requirements*

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS performance standards adopted • Instruction in comprehensive Every graduate earning a by the Florida State Board of health education and substance standard high school diploma Education. These standards, abuse prevention shall be must: known as the Next Generation offered. • earn the required 18 (ACCEL) or Sunshine State Standards • When exceptional abilities and STATE AND DISTRICT 24 credits. and the Florida Standards, are skills are demonstrated, the EXPECTATIONS • earn a cumulative unweighted incorporated into appropriate student may be considered The Next Generation Sunshine state grade point average (GPA) courses in all subject areas in for advanced academic State Standards and the Florida of at least 2.0. grades kindergarten through adult. opportunities. Standards for all elementary, • achieve a passing score on the • Instruction addressing career • In exceptional cases, a student middle and high school content required state assessments. awareness will be offered in will be referred to a county-level areas can be found at the Florida For more detailed information, each school. special placement committee Department of Education website, refer to the graduation requirement • Provisions shall be made for for placement in a grade level flstandards.org, and at the district charts posted on the district all students to participate other than the grade assigned, website, sdhc.k12.fl.us. Type “go website: sdhc.k12.fl.us. fully in classroom instruction in accordance with school board fsa” in the search box. If you don’t and extracurricular activities. policy. No student will be denied have access to a computer, you PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS / participation because of age, can call or visit your child’s school STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN * Pending state legislative changes to set up a time to view a copy of Hillsborough County Public sex, race, disability, religion, the standards. Schools’ mission is to provide an national origin or any other education and the supports which reason not related to his or her PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC enable each student to excel as individual capabilities. AND CAREER PLAN a successful and responsible Students will begin career citizen. Students will be placed in exploration and educational programs and levels best suited planning during their middle to meet their academic needs, school years. These students will with consideration given to their develop a four-year academic and social, emotional and physical career plan for high school that development, to ensure their total will be shared with their parents. and continuous development. Prior to the beginning of the ninth Decisions regarding student grade year, students will select a promotion, retention and special Hillsborough County graduation plan. This selection is placement are primarily the Grading Scale indicated on each student’s career responsibility of the individual and education plan. The parent school’s professional staff. = 90 - 100 must sign the plan. This plan Promotion is based on student will be reviewed annually for any achievement. Instruction will = 80 - 89 necessary revisions. be offered in each school that complies with the student = 70 - 79

= 60 - 69 Reporting Student Progress = 0 - 59 When used as part of an assessment plan, traditional tests may lend themselves to a percentage grading scale. When appropriate, teachers of grades K-5 will use the same grading scale identified for grades 6-12. Scores generated from tests and data from other forms of assessment should be combined to evaluate student progress.

tampabay.com/nie 9 Attendance parents and families are involved in the learning process, student Research shows that student grades and achievement are achievement is increased. In fact, according to the U. S. Department Resources Available directly related to being in school every day. Students with higher of Education, many studies show that what the family does is achievement attend school more often. Help make your child’s more important to a child’s school success than how much money to Families school years successful by supporting attendance policies. The the family makes or how much education the parents have. By compulsory attendance law in Florida requires that students ages showing interest in their children’s education, parents and families 6-16 attend school regularly and be on time. If a student who is can spark enthusiasm in them and lead them to a very important Attendance...... Page 10 required to attend school develops a pattern of nonattendance, the understanding that learning can be enjoyable as well as rewarding staff at the school where the child is enrolled will make every effort and is well worth the effort required. ESEA to assist parents in resolving school attendance issues. Call 813- Elevate Schools 273-7345 or visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go attendance” in the External Parent Resources search box for more information. • Khan Academy khanacademy.org, offers a free online collection of Every Student Succeeds Act video lectures and tutorials. Elementary and Secondary • Just for Parents: parents.fl doe.org/home External Parent Resources • Project Appleseed: parents.fl doe.org/home Education Act (ESEA) • FloridaStudents.org includes hundreds of interactive resources to Family Literacy Services The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 support student learning in language arts, mathematics, science was passed by the United States Congress as part of Lyndon B. and civics. FDLRS Johnson’s War on Poverty. The law is an extensive statute that FloridaShines provides funding for primary and secondary education. These Family Literacy Services federal funds are authorized for professional development, The Adult Education program provides educational opportunities instructional materials and resources to support educational to more than 30,000 adult students 16 years of age or older in programs and parental involvement promotion. The original act of the areas of adult basic education (ABE), general educational Florida State Standards....Pages 10-11 1965 was reauthorized by Congress in 2001 under the No Child development (GED), adult high school credit, English for Speakers Left Behind Act, and the most recent legislation is now known as of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship, vocational preparation Full Service and Parent the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The following instruction, workplace readiness skills, family literacy and career/ Resource Centers federal programs are the current provisions under the Every Student technical educational opportunities. The CARIBE program provides Succeeds Act of 2015: free English language classes and vocational/career training to adult HOST • Title I, Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the foreign nationals who enter the United States with refugee status. Disadvantaged For more information, call 813-231-1972. Short-term, customized courses are offered to address community interests and needs, such Math Homework Hotline • Title I, Part C: Migrant Education as workforce development and recreation/enrichment classes. Call • Title I, Part D: Neglected and Delinquent MTSS-RtI 813-740-7750. • Title I, Part A: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High-Quality MyCareerShines Teachers and Principals • Title II, Part B: Mathematics and Science Partnerships (University Florida Diagnostic and Learning mySPOT of Tampa) Resource System (FDLRS) • Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient FDLRS is a statewide network that provides support services to Now Is The Time Initiative and Immigrant Students educators, families of students with exceptionalities and community • Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers agencies throughout Florida. FDLRS centers provide services in the • Title VI: Rural Education Achievement Program areas of Child Find, human resource development, parent services ParentLink...... Page 12 • Title VII: Native American / Alaskan Native Education Program and technology; call 813-837-7777. For parent services, call 813- • Title X, Part C: Education of Homeless Children and Youth Project 837-7732 (English) 813-837-7728 (Spanish). Parents’ Right to Know • Carl D. Perkins Grant • School Leadership Program FloridaShines Peachjar Some of the programs listed above are criteria-based, FloridaShines provides free resources for students to learn discretionary and/or competitive programs. As a result, Hillsborough about degrees, access their transcipt, register for online class, Scholarship Opportunities County Public Schools may not qualify as a participant based on the and/or check out a book from any of Florida’s 40 state colleges or School Counseling K-12 guidelines of these federally funded programs. university libraries. The Academic Support and Federal Programs division provides To view a transcript, please visit floridashines.org/go-to-college/ School Health Services services under various federal grants to all students attending public get-ready-for-college-careers# and private schools that meet specific criteria with the funding that is • High School Academic Progress Evaluations School Psychological Services made available. Private school students, their parents and their teachers • Click on “Check Now” button may receive benefits, services and materials from these programs. • Select Hillsborough School Social Work Services • Enter student’s last name SEDNET Elevate Schools Our priority schools, known as Elevate Schools’ Report Card schools, embrace out-of-the-box strategies Florida State Standards and teaching tools to reach students. At The Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) and the Language Title 1 Schools Elevate schools, administrators, teachers and staff support each Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) were designed to improve educational other to elevate the school culture. Each Elevate school is a outcomes for students by developing a set of consistent, clear K-12 WISH community of learners who pride themselves in elevating their academic standards in English language arts and mathematics. education through commitment, focus and collaboration. These standards are relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills young people need to be prepared for both Every Student Succeeds Act college and work in a global economy. A provision of the Every Student Succeeds Act requires schools to Hillsborough County Public Schools, along with schools develop meaningful opportunities for parent and family engagement throughout Florida, is implementing instruction in mathematics to improve the education of children. Research shows that when centered on a more focused set of major math concepts and skills. 10 tampabay.com/nie This allows students time to master key math Math Homework safety within the schools. The design of these CLIMATE (School Climate Transformation) concepts and skills in a more organized way Hotline three complementary projects will create seeks to support schools in improving throughout the year and from one grade to the sustainable programs to better serve students behavioral outcomes and overall school Assistance with math homework is next. It also provides thought-provoking math in need of mental health or supportive climate and safety by creating a seamless available Thursday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. on content in order to engage students in solving services. the Education Channel. integration of existing behavior management real-world problems in order to encourage Project PREVENT seeks to bring awareness Tune in to Bright House initiatives utilized within the Multi-Tiered greater interest in mathematics. and knowledge about serving students (Spectrum) Channel System of Support for Behavior framework. In English language arts and literacy, exposed to pervasive violence and how to 635 or Frontier FIOS These three grants will work by students read and write in response to provide the resources necessary to ensure Channel 32. Tutors personalizing student services and reducing stories, literature and informational texts that that they are receiving assistance by will begin taking calls overall disciplinary interactions, thus provide facts and background knowledge in increasing the availability of interventions, as at 5:30 p.m. at 813-840-7260. Visit mhh. making positive impacts that can be felt content areas, including science and social well as school-based and community mental mysdhc.org to learn more. throughout the district and community. For studies. They read challenging texts and are health services. Project AWARE will promote more information about the Now Is the Time asked questions that require them to refer and facilitate the positive mental health initiative, please call 813-273-7136. back to what they have read. There also is Multi-Tiered Systems and emotional well-being that is critical to an emphasis on building a strong vocabulary Of Support (MTSS) student success by training key personnel at so that students can read and understand — Response To the school sites and in the community that challenging material. For more information on Intervention (RtI) interact with our youth, to recognize the signs the Florida Standards, visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and indicating mental or emotional health issues MTSS - RtI is a formalized statewide effort type “go fsa” in the search box. early, and provide the assistance necessary to to promote school-wide practices that ensure address these issues proactively. Project the highest possible success for all children. Full Service and Parent The MTSS - RtI framework helps schools take Resource Centers a positive and proactive approach to educating The mission of the Full Service Centers is to each and every child. It also encourages serve as a support to schools primarily located schools to provide early intervention services in the East and West Tampa communities. to help prevent academic, social-emotional Full Service Centers provide students in and/or behavioral difficulties early. The district Hillsborough County Public Schools, along with has developed a brochure titled “What Parents their families, the academic and infrastructural Should Know About Multi-Tiered Systems of support necessary for achieving success. Support (MTSS).” You may access a copy by The centers coordinate the services of visiting sdhc.k12.fl .us and typing “go mtss” multiple agencies by developing partnerships in the search box. For additional information, to provide accessible, quality support to contact your child’s school directly. families and individuals who are working toward increased self-sufficiency as well MyCareerShines as personal and professional productivity. MyCareerShines is a comprehensive The Full Service team works with schools, education and career planning system that agencies and support systems to help parents will help students succeed in the increasingly pursue their educational goals and work with competitive global economy. They will learn the educational system. about themselves, discover the many options The Full Service Centers are two facilities and opportunities for their future, and gain with one mission. In East Tampa, families access to information and tools to achieve may access the Sanchez Full Service Center, their goals. Visit floridashines.org/find-a- located at 2100 E 26th Ave., and in West career/mycareershines. Tampa, families may access the Just Full Service Center located at 1315 Spruce St. The mySPOT facilities offer meeting space for community Have you visited mySPOT? Visit sdhc. activities and nontraditional educational k12.fl.us and type “go opportunities. Additionally, the centers help myspot” in the search parents advocate for the needs of their box to connect to children. For more information, you may call mySPOT, our student- 813-272-0673 (Sanchez) or 813-274-7982 parent online toolkit with (Just). connections to many HCPS resources, including Edsby, Hillsborough Out-Of- MyOn Reader, the HCPS Student Handbook School Time (HOST)– and many others. Before- And After- School Programs Now Is The Time The district offers fee-based before- and Initiative after-school and summer programs for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) children and youth attending elementary and is dedicated to educating the youth of today middle school. Call 813-744-8941, extension in order to create successful leaders of 3 for information. For additional information, tomorrow. HCPS was awarded three grants inquire at your child’s school or visit sdhc.k12. through the Now Is the Time initiative to fl.us and type “go host” in the search box. address youth mental health awareness and

tampabay.com/nie 11 ParentLink School Health Services SEDNET (Multi-agency Network Principals use ParentLink all year long to communicate School Health Services personnel are responsible for health, for Students with Emotional important information directly to parents and families. safety and wellness programs in our schools. School nurses ParentLink is also used by the district to communicate important are required to see that all students have a Florida physical and/or Behavioral Disabilities) SEDNET is funded by the Florida Department of Education and events, updates about the district and emergency information. and updated immunizations (shot record). The state designates is a unique system of statewide collaboration to promote positive The ParentLink system uses your contact information at your students in certain grades to be screened for hearing, vision, educational and community-based outcomes for children with child’s school, so it is important to keep this up to date. For more scoliosis, height, weight and body mass index (BMI). School emotional/behavioral challenges. Call 813-610-5531 or visit information on how to update your contact information, or to Health Services personnel identify needs in our student sednetfl.info/ for more information. learn more about ParentLink, contact your child’s school. population and develop public and/or private partnerships to address student needs. To further improve wellness, all of our high schools and selected elementary and middle schools Schools’ Report Cards Parents’ Right To Know Federal law requires school districts to annually review and Parents have the right to know and review the professional offer the Healthy Student program. The Healthy Student report the progress of each school. The annual report card qualifications of classroom teachers and paraprofessionals that program provides medical services to students with the goal of all schools may be accessed through the School Public instruct their children. Specifically, federal law allows parents to of identifying a medical home for students. School Health Accountability Reports on the Florida Department of Education ask for the following information: Services staff includes advanced registered nurse practitioners website at schoolgrades.fldoe.org. In addition, the schools’ • Whether the Florida Department of Education has licensed or (ARNPs), a medical doctor (MD), registered nurses (RNs), report cards are shared with all stakeholders and are made qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he or she licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and health assistants (HAs). widely available to the public on the school’s website and teaches. School Health Services personnel also provide training for CPR/ through a variety of communication from the school, such as • Whether the Florida Department of Education has decided that automated external defibrillators (AEDs), first aid, OSHA and school newsletters, letters of notification and/or ParentLink the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or other health programs. Medication, treatments, procedures and messages. qualified under state regulations because of circumstances. communicable disease information can be found in the Student • The teacher’s college and major; whether the teacher has any Handbook. Call 813-273-7020 or visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type advanced degrees and if so, the subjects and degrees. “go health” in the search box. Title I Schools Does your child attend a Title I • Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraprofessionals school? The purpose of Title I is provide services to your child and, if they do, their School Psychological Services to provide supplemental funding qualifications. Psychological services are available at all public school sites that is used to provide additional • The level of achievement of your child on each of the state within the district. School psychologists help children and youth resources, such as instructional staff, professional development academic assessments. succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate and extended learning programs, and to support other initiatives To request and receive information, parents should contact with parents, educators and other professionals to create safe, that raise student achievement in high-poverty schools. Title I their child’s school. healthy and supportive learning environments for all students. schools conduct an annual Title I meeting at the beginning of the School psychologists support strong connections between school year. This meeting provides an overview of the program; home and school. Services provided by school psychologists Peachjar reviews the school improvement and parent involvement plans, Peachjar is an include providing assistance in developing interventions to school compact and Title I budget; provides opportunities and e-flyer management assist students in both general and special education programs. ways for parents and stakeholders to give input; and ensures system used by They provide counseling and support activities that are tailored that brochures and other informational resources are made the district to distribute flyers electronically to families while to meet special student needs, and they are available to available. As part of the Title I program, schools jointly develop automatically posting them directly to each school’s website. support staff and parents through consultation activities. These with parents, staff and students a school compact. The compact Parents receive district–approved e-flyers directly to their email professionals also complete individualized psycho-educational is a voluntary agreement between the home and the school inbox. Additionally, readers can forward e-flyers to friends and evaluations and behavioral assessments in order to improve and outlines how parents, staff and students will share the family or share them on social media to boost participation. student achievement and social/emotional functioning. responsibility for improving student achievement. Peachjar is just one more way the district communicates with All school psychologists have advanced degrees and many the community while saving time, money and trees. For more have specialized training and skills in prekindergarten. Some are information about Peachjar, call 813-272-4431. board certified in behavior analysis and some have advanced Wellness Integration For clinical training. Additional services offered through the Students Of Hillsborough (WISH) Scholarship Opportunities department include consultation and intervention during times The WISH website, found by typing “go wish” in the search box Scholarship opportunities are available for students at the of crisis. For more information, call 813-273-7095 or visit sdhc. at sdhc.k12.fl.us, includes a Parent Toolbox. A U.S. Department of district website. Visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go scholarships” in k12.fl.us and type “go psychological” in the search box. Education grant integrating schools and mental health systems the search box. made the development of WISH possible. You will find user- School Social Work Services friendly access to quality mental health services for our students School Counseling K-12 School social work services are available on an itinerant and families by means of effective linkages between the school A comprehensive, developmental school counseling program basis in all district elementary, middle and high schools and in and mental health systems in Hillsborough County. is a vital part of the educational process to increase student special programs, including Head Start and School Readiness. The Parent Toolbox website provides information for educators, achievement and ensure all students are college and career Full-time services are available to select Title I schools. School students, families, community agencies and others who serve ready. School counseling programs are essential for students to social workers are highly trained mental health professionals. children on a regular basis. These links include: achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills They provide leadership in areas of crisis intervention and • Who Can Help at Your School, which includes school district and values, set appropriate career goals and realize their full psychosocial assessments. They provide students the opportunity resources academic potential to become productive, contributing members to achieve their maximum potential. School social workers serve • Typical Concerns, which addresses most behavioral issues of the world community. as liaisons between the school, family and community agencies. • Local and community resources for directories, parenting School counselors work with students individually, in small They provide outreach services to students and their families to classes and agencies by specialties groups and in classroom guidance settings, focusing on help them address problems that interfere with student success. • State and national links for your questions on current academic advisement, personal/social development and college/ School social workers consult with educators to help students prevention and mental health issues career planning. School counselors collaborate with parents, with attendance, behavior and/or learning difficulties. Call We hope you will find answers to your questions regarding teachers, administrators and outside agencies and organizations 813-273-7090 or visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go social” in the who, where and how to find the help you need when your child in order to provide the best educational environment and search box. faces emotional, behavioral or development challenges that support for all students. For more information, contact the school may interfere with learning and good relationships with family counselor at your child’s school. and friends.

12 tampabay.com/nie SPRINGBOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM SpringBoard, the official pre-AP curriculum designed The Advanced Placement Program offered by the College ACADEMICALLY GIFTED PROGRAM by the College Board, is a unique, comprehensive program Board provides an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 Gifted program services are provided for students who that enables students to build the skills and understanding to earn college credit in certain subject areas. To receive meet the state’s criteria for classification as gifted. In they need for success in AP courses and postsecondary college credit, students must earn a score of 3, 4 or 5 Florida, students who are considered gifted are those with opportunities. SpringBoard provides rigorous English and on the College Board examination in that subject area superior intellectual development who are capable of high mathematics curricula for all students in grades 6-12, and at the end of the school year. Students interested performance. Services for gifted students are designed builds students’ critical thinking skills in reading, writing and in this program should contact their guidance to provide enrichment and/or acceleration opportunities mathematics. SpringBoard strategies are in alignment with the counselor for further information. aligned with the student’s Gifted Education Plan (EP). The Florida Standards for Success. For additional information, please process for gifted identification includes screening, referral contact the school counselor at your child’s school. You may and evaluation. Parents who believe their child may be also log on to the district website at sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go gifted may contact the school’s guidance counselor to springboard” in the search box. For more information about any of initiate the identification process. For more information these programs, log on to the district’s website at sdhc.k12.fl.us or about the Gifted program, visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go call 813-272-4221. gifted” in the search box.

Rigorous ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) INTERNATIONAL Academic AVID is a national program that helps students reach BACCALAUREATE their goal of entering a postsecondary institution. AVID’s International Baccalaureate (IB) is a rigorous mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing pre-university course of study that meets the needs Opportunities all students for college readiness and success in a of highly motivated and academically talented global society. AVID equips students with the necessary high school students. It provides students with skills to be successful at the middle school, high school the intellectual, social and cultural preparation  Advanced Placement Program and college levels by enrolling them in rigorous college necessary for life. Entrance into a high school  prep courses such as Advanced Placement and honors. IB program is a competitive process that begins Academically Gifted Program The AVID elective class offers academic support for when a student enters middle school. Hillsborough  AVID the students and provides key learning skills, such as County Public Schools also offers IB programs organization, note taking, collaboration, test taking and at elementary, middle and K-8 magnet schools.  Dual Enrollment reflective writing. AVID students also have access to The IB program offered in kindergarten through tutors for all core academic areas. Currently, AVID is eighth grade aims to teach the whole child through  Early Admission to College implemented in every high school and middle school. the process of inquiry, global education and If you would like more information about the program, project-based learning. Selection for elementary,  Hillsborough Virtual School please see the AVID coordinator or school counselor middle and K-8 IB programs is done via computer at your child’s school. You also may visit the district selection. For more information, go to the district  International Baccalaureate website at sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go avid” in the website and type “go choice” in the search box.  SpringBoard search box.

HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL Hillsborough County Public Schools offers a full-time and a part-time program in grades K-12 with more EARLY ADMISSION TO than 110 online course options, including robust and COLLEGE rigorous Honors and Advanced Placement courses. All courses are taught by HCPS highly qualified Early admission is a form of dual and Florida-certified professional educators. The enrollment permitting eligible high Hillsborough Virtual Instruction Program expects school students to enroll in college courses on a full-time basis during full-time students to take all standardized tests DUAL ENROLLMENT instituted by HCPS and the State of Florida. A the last two semesters of the student’s full-time high school diploma option is available. high school experience if accepted for Dual enrollment is the process by which an eligible Contact the Hillsborough Virtual School office at admission by Hillsborough Community secondary student is enrolled in a college course and the 813-983-7278 or visit online College or the University of South Florida. credit earned applies toward both a high school diploma at virtual.mysdhc.org. Students earn both high school and college and a college degree or postsecondary career and credits for courses completed. Refer to the technical certificate. Refer to the Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Public Schools Student Handbook for more detailed Handbook for more detailed information, information, including eligibility criteria. including eligibility criteria.

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• The IEP Team determines the accommodations, specially designed instruction and/or related services that are needed for a student. Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Determining needed Accommodations services and accommodations for students with disabilities is an IEP Team responsibility. Collaborate and consult with an ESE teacher, general education teacher, school psychologist, school social worker, ESE parent liaison and other school and district personnel. All services and supports required to serve the individual needs of each student Individuals with Disabilities are documented on the student’s IEP. The majority of students who have been determined eligible for Education Act (IDEA) ESE are expected to work toward the state standards for a regular diploma in a general education classroom setting with appropriate Keeping Good Records services, supports and accommodations. A small percentage of students with disabilities may be working toward the state standards for Access Points. The IEP Team determines these decisions, with the parent serving as a vital member of the team. Exceptional Student Education Accommodations (ESE) Provisions will be made for students who have been Individuals With Disabilities There are clues that can tell you your young child needs extra determined eligible for Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and for Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) that document the Education Act (IDEA) help and attention. For example, he or she may: The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) need for accommodations, specially designed instruction and/or • have health problems; ensures that students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate related services. • seem to have problems seeing or hearing; public education. The U.S. Department of Education asserts that • Accommodations are the provisions that regular and • seem to have problems walking or moving; IDEA will: special education teachers make to adjust for students with • seem to have problems speaking; or • raise expectations for children with disabilities; disabilities for instruction and testing/assessments. • seem to have problems understanding you. • increase parental involvement in the education of their children; • Accommodations involve a wide range of techniques and Children with special needs can benefit from getting help • ensure that regular education teachers are involved in planning supports that help students work around the limitations when they are very young. If you think your infant or toddler and assessing children’s progress; placed upon them because of their disability. has special needs, contact the University of South Florida • include children with disabilities in testing, performance goals • Accommodations change how instruction or assessment is Department of Pediatrics Early Steps program for children birth and reports to the public; delivered, as opposed to modifications, which change what is to age 3. For children ages 3 to 5, contact Child Find at 813- • support quality professional development for all personnel who to be learned by the student. 837-7788 to request information about services that can help are involved in educating children with disabilities; your child and family. • expend a proportionate share of funds each year in providing services to parentally placed private school students with disabilities. Keeping Good Records Parents can help themselves, their child and the service providers by keeping their own records. This will make going to meetings and talking to the service coordinator much easier. It also will be helpful if the family ever moves to another county or state. Some families keep a folder at home that includes: • evaluation and assessment results; • the written family support plan and updates to the plan; • letters you have received from public agencies or your service coordinator; • records or reports from doctors or other people who have worked with your child; • letters or notes from you to public agencies or your service coordinator; • notes and dates of telephone calls, meetings, conferences and visits. For more information, visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go ESE” in the search box, or call the ESE Hotline at 813-273-7221.

14 tampabay.com/nie Exceptional Student Education Hillsborough Choice Options Hillsborough Choice Options are information, call Career and Technical a variety of education opportunities Education at 813-231-1860 or go to the parents can choose based on their district website at sdhc.k12.fl.us and child’s needs or interests. Call the type “go CTE” in the search box. Choice Information Line at 813- 272-4692 for application dates and Charter Schools information, or visit the school district Charter schools are public website at sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go elementary, middle and high schools choice” in the search box. that are independently operated and • Attendance Area Schools have a contract with the Hillsborough • Career & Technical Education County School Board. To apply, the • Charter Schools parent or guardian must contact the • Hillsborough Virtual School school directly. For information, call the • Home Education Charter Office at 813-272-4049, or visit • McKay Scholarships sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go charter” in • Magnet Schools and Programs the search box. A current list of charter • School Choice schools in Hillsborough County can be found within this publication. Attendance Area Schools The school board has established Hillsborough Virtual School attendance area schools for all students Hillsborough County Public Schools based on their residential address. A offers both part-time and full-time student’s residence is defined as the virtual programs for students in grades residence of his or her parent(s), legal K-12. The application for full-time Magnet Schools School Choice guardian, legal custodian or other such enrollment opens May 1. For more Magnet schools offer theme-based School choice provides parents person as defined by any order issued information, call 813-7278 or visit sdhc. curricula at elementary, middle and high and guardians with children who are by a court of competent jurisdiction of k12.fl.us and type “Go HVS” in the schools. Themes include world studies; entering grades K-11 an opportunity the State of Florida. Periodically, the search box. environmental studies; engineering; to choose three nonmagnet schools school board may update a school visual and performing arts; architecture; or career and technical education attendance boundary. Parents may Home Education creative science; gifted/talented programs. Parents can choose from a check their student’s school attendance Home education, as defined by Florida development; health professions; math, list of schools with space available. Visit area by visiting the district website and law, gives parents the freedom to choose science and technology; international sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go choice” typing “go locator” in the search box. and direct the educational programs studies; collegiate academy; animal in the search box, or call the Choice that best meet the needs of their child. science; boys’ preparatory and Information Line at 813-272-4692 for Career and Technical Parents are responsible for all aspects of girls’ preparatory academies; and application dates and information. the student’s home education program. International Baccalaureate. Call Education (CTE) High school students do not earn a the Choice Information Line at 813- Career and Technical Education diploma as a home education student. 272-4692 or visit sdhc.k12.fl.us and instruction is taught from within Call the Home Education Office at 813- type “go magnet” in the search box. Florida’s 18 career clusters. Students 609-6816 for more information or visit in CTE programs engage in relevant, sdhc.k12.fl.us and type “go home-ed” in rigorous and practical applications the search box. of academic and TRANSPORTATION technical skills. In John M. McKay Scholarships addition, career The John M. McKay Scholarship SERVICES academies are option is a state-operated voucher small learning program for exceptional education Each and every school day, over communities that consist of teams students with Individual Education 85,000 Hillsborough County students of academic and CTE teachers who Plans and for students with 504 plans. board school buses to travel to and from share groups of students, monitor For questions regarding the John M. school. The yellow bus is a nationally recognized figure of public education and achievement and implement integrated McKay Scholarship program, visit it is more than just a ride. In truth, it provides a gateway to education for students curricula. Essential elements of Career floridaschoolchoice.org, call the Florida all over Hillsborough County that otherwise could not get to and from school. and Technical Education involve earning Department of Education Office of Hillsborough County is blessed with a group of professionals who have made a industry certifications and creating Independent Education at 800-447-1636 or call the school commitment to be a positive influence in the life of the students they serve. We strong partnerships with postsecondary are over 1,600 strong who are stakeholders in the community that work every institutions and the community. From district’s Exceptional Student Education office at 813-273-7513. day to make a positive difference in our schools and our community with our middle school through high school organization. We are looking for dedicated individuals that want to join a team and into postsecondary training, the that has placed students first in the decisions it makes, preparing students for life. unique support system in CTE prepares For more information about HCPS Transportation Services, please visit the HCPS students for higher education, the website and type “go transportation” in the search box or call 813-982-5500. workforce and adult life. For more tampabay.com/nie 15 Workforce and Advance / Kids Advance/Kids and Canines Education, Prevention and Continuing and Canines Advance is a dropout prevention/truancy Intervention Centers (EPIC) Education program for students who have difficulty with EPIC Prevention Centers (Level 1) facilitate a Adult school attendance. The program is located Hillsborough County Public Schools alternative Education Education, on the school campus of the Dorothy Thomas to out-of-school suspension for students Programs Prevention and Exceptional Center in North Tampa. For more committing infractions aligned with Disciplinary Intervention information, please call 813-975-7355 or visit Response Stages of 3 or higher. EPIC Centers (EPIC) kidsandcanines.org. Prevention Centers provide screening and early intervention supports to include individually District Bilingual School administered universal behavior screening Other Counselor / Guidance surveys and questionnaires to address needs Services for ongoing behavioral supports. Students who Virtual Programs Bilingual school counselors address the successfully complete the program will be Library District needs of K-12 refugee, immigrant and English counted in full attendance for their time in EPIC Resources Bilingual language learner (ELL) populations. Bilingual 1 and they will have the opportunity to make Guidance school counselors directly assist school-based up any work that they missed upon returning Counselor/ counselors and staff in the coordination and to school. They must make arrangements to Programs Guidance delivery of guidance services to international make up their work with their teachers within for Services students and their families. These services three days of returning to school. Their work Specialized include, but are not limited to the evaluation must be submitted by the deadline set by the Literacy and of international credentials for K-12 student teachers. Students may be assigned to EPIC Populations Acculturation Center ELL Program and placement; Spanish language educational Prevention Centers for up to 10 consecutive ESOL Services forums for students/parents; advocacy on K-12 school days. EPIC Prevention Centers (Level 1) school and district Parent Advisory Committees are located at the following sites: (PAC) and participation in community-based groups that address the needs of the Hispanic Adams Middle School community in Hillsborough; and development 10201 N. Boulevard of in-service training for K-12 school Tampa, FL 33612 counselors and other school personnel on adams.mysdhc.org international education trends. For assistance, call 813-273-7336, 813-273-7552 or Buchanan Middle School 813-273-7556. 1001 W Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33613 buchanan.mysdhc.org ELL Programs and ESOL Services Burnett Middle School Districts are required to provide 1010 N Kingsway Road appropriate educational programs Seffner, FL 33584 and services for all students who Adult Education burnett.mysdhc.org are classified as English Language Programs Learners (ELL). School districts Eisenhower Middle School throughout the state are 7620 Old Big Bend Road mandated by federal and state Gibsonton, FL 33534 • Underage GED Program (16- and 17-year-old students) laws to survey and screen eisenhower.mysdhc.org • Adult Education GED Program on-campus and online all students who are new to the district to determine their Guinta Middle School • Adult Basic Education (ABE) levels of English proficiency. 4202 Falkenburg Road • Adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Districts are also required Riverview, FL 33569 • Adult high school – standard diploma online and on campus to provide appropriate giunta.mysdhc.org • Family literacy services education programs and Marshall Middle School • National Farm Worker Jobs Program (for migrants) services for all students who are classified as ELL. The 18 S Maryland Ave. • Adult Literacy Volunteer Program (SERVE) Plant City, FL 33566 • Homebuilders Institute (HBI) Project Craft district provides English for Speakers of Other Languages marshall.mysdhc.org • Florida Ready to Work / Career Pathways (ESOL) services to more than • Citizenship Classes Monroe Middle School 25,000 students who are 4716 Montgomery Ave. enrolled throughout the district. Tampa, FL 33616 For information, please call the Adult and Career Services Students who have a language monroe.mysdhc.org Center at 813-231-1907, or visit sdhc.k12.fl.us other than English spoken and type “go adult-ed” in the search box. in their home and who, after Young Middle Magnet assessment, are determined to be 1807 E Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. limited in their English proficiency Tampa, FL 33610 are eligible for ESOL services. For young.mysdhc.org more information, please call the ELL department at 813-273-7511. 16 tampabay.com/nie Hillsborough County Public Schools. It is designed to meet the myON Reader digital library, AXIS 360 ebooks, an online Literacy And Acculturation Center The Literacy and Acculturation Center (LAC) is a division of needs of expectant youth and teen parents. encyclopedia, various electronic databases, Internet safety the Office of Programs for English Language Learners (ELL). • Teen Parent Program (TPP) Traditional Program resources and information about various reading programs. The mission of the LAC is to provide meaningful services to • Teen Parent Program (TPP) Center-Based Program Access to these resources begins by visiting sdhc.k12.fl.us the immigrant refugee community through social services For information, please call 813-272-4652 or visit the district and typing “go library” in the search box, then choosing the partnerships and the development of a systems navigation website and type “go teenparent” in the search box. “Resources” tab. They are available at school or at home. structure for academic, psychological and social supplementary Each student has a link to their grade-level virtual library within services for school-age children and their families. For more Virtual Library Resources mySPOT as well. For all other login information, information, please call 813-873-4779. The Library Media Services department provides and maintains please contact your child’s a “virtual collection” of resources to support the curriculum and school media specialist. develop students into effective life-long learners, readers and Programs For Specialized Populations The Teen Parent Program is a voluntary program provided by users of information. Some of the resources available include:

Hillsborough Technical Colleges orkforce and Continuing Education provides adult students access to postsecondary Wtraining opportunities that lead to industry certifications or state licenses, which in turn lead to great-paying jobs. Hillsborough Technical Colleges are dedicated to providing quality, career-focused, technical postsecondary programs that prepare students with the knowledge, DID YOU KNOW? skills and credentials needed to launch, enhance or change careers. • Hillsborough Technical Colleges (HTC) are just one of several Hillsborough County Public Schools’ postsecondary options. HTC PROGRAMS • HCPS has four technical college campuses: • Business & Marketing Management • Early Childhood Aparicio-Levy Technical College, Brewster Technical College, Erwin Technical College, • Health Science • Hospitality & Tourism and Learey Technical College. • There are 15.6 million secondary and • Industrial Trade Technology • Information Technology postsecondary career and technical • Public Service education students in the U.S. • Industry certifications can increase pay and job prospects. We have many programs that transfer For more information, visit HTC.net or call 813-231-1907. credits to your local community college. Speak to a program advisor for details.

tampabay.com/nie 17 Phone Numbers Hillsborough County Public Schools Hillsborough County Charter Schools Helpline Telephone Numbers District Phone Numbers Hillsborough County Public Schools For a complete listing of Hillsborough County Public Schools, please visit the district website at sdhc.k12.fl.us and access the SCHOOL SEARCH slide-out on the right side of the page, or call 813-272-4060. Adams Middle School Brooker Elementary School Collins Elementary School Ferrell Girls Prep Academy Middle Ippolito Elementary School Lockhart Magnet Elementary School 813-975-7665 813-744-8184 813-672-5400 Magnet School 813-672-5180 813-276-5727 Alafia Elementary School Broward Elementary School Colson Elementary School 813-276-5608 Jackson Elementary School Lomax Magnet Elementary School 813-744-8190 813-276-5592 813-744-8031 FishHawk Creek Elementary School 813-757-9341 813-276-5569 Alexander Elementary School Bryan (Plant City) Elementary School Cork Elementary School 813-651-2150 James Elementary School Lopez Elementary School 813-872-5395 813-757-9300 813-757-9353 Folsom Elementary School 813-740-4800 813-744-8000 Alonso High School Bryant Elementary School Corr Elementary School 813-987-6755 Jefferson Magnet High School Lopez Exceptional Center 813-356-1525 813-356-1645 813-672-5345 Forest Hills Elementary School 813-872-5241 813-744-8008 Alternative Education - (non DJJ Buchanan Middle School Crestwood Elementary School 813-975-7633 Jennings Middle School Lowry Elementary School 813-651-2165 813-975-7600 813-872-5374 Foster Elementary School 813-740-4575 813-855-8178 Anderson Elementary School Buckhorn Elementary School Cypress Creek Elementary School 813-276-5573 Just Elementary School Lutz Elementary School 813-272-3075 813-744-8240 813-671-5167 Franklin Boys Prep Academy Middle 813-276-5708 813-949-1452 Aparicio-Levy Technical College Burnett Middle School Davidsen Middle School Magnet School Kenly Elementary School Mabry Elementary School 813-740-4884 813-744-6745 813-558-5300 813-744-8108 813-744-8074 813-872-5364 Apollo Beach Elementary School Burney Elementary School Davis Elementary School Freedom High School Kimbell Elementary School MacFarlane Park Magnet 813-671-5172 813-707-7334 813-854-6010 813-558-1185 813-983-3900 Elementary School Armwood High School Burns Middle School Deer Park Elementary School Frost Elementary School King Magnet High School 813-356-1760 813-744-8040 813-744-8383 813-854-6031 813-740-4900 813-744-8333 Madison Middle School Bailey Elementary School Cahoon Magnet Elementary School DeSoto Elementary School Gaither High School Kingswood Elementary School 813-272-3050 813-707-7531 813-975-7647 813-276-5779 813-975-7340 813-744-8234 Mango Elementary School Ballast Point Elementary School Caminiti ESE Center Dickenson Elementary School Gary Adult High School Knights Elementary School 813-744-8208 813-272-3070 813-975-7611 813-873-4732 813-740-7660 813-757-9333 Maniscalco Elementary School Barrington Middle School Cannella Elementary School Doby Elementary School Gibsonton Elementary School Lake Magdalene Elementary School 813-949-0337 813-657-7266 813-975-6941 813-672-5388 813-671-5100 813-975-7625 Mann Middle School Bay Crest Elementary School Carrollwood Elementary School Dorothy Thomas ESE Giunta Middle School Lamb Elementary School 813-744-8400 813-872-5382 813-975-7640 813-975-7355 813-740-4888 813-605-4950 Marshall Middle School Bellamy Elementary School Carver ESE Center Dover Elementary School Gorrie Elementary School Lanier Elementary School 813-757-9360 813-872-5387 813-236-3500 813-757-9457 813-276-5673 813-272-3060 Martinez Middle School Benito Middle School Chamberlain High School Dowdell Magnet Middle School Grady Elementary School LaVoy ESE Center 813-558-1190 813-631-4694 813-975-7677 813-744-8322 813-872-5325 813-872-5285 McDonald Elementary School Bevis Elementary School Chiaramonte Elementary School Dunbar Magnet Elementary School Graham Elementary School Learey Technical College 813-744-8154 813-740-4000 813-272-3066 813-276-5677 813-276-5408 813-231-1845 McKitrick Elementary School Bing Elementary School Chiles Elementary School Durant High School Greco Middle School Lee Magnet Elementary School 813-558-5427 813-744-8088 813-558-5422 813-757-9075 813-987-6926 813-276-5405 Memorial Middle School Blake Magnet High School Cimino Elementary School East Bay High School Hammond Elementary School Lennard High School 813-872-5230 813-272-3422 813-740-4450 813-671-5134 813-792-5120 813-641-5611 Mendenhall Elementary School Bloomingdale High School Citrus Park Elementary School Egypt Lake Elementary School Haven Poe ESE Leto Magnet High School 813-872-5221 813-744-8018 813-558-5356 813-872-5225 813-975-7355 813-872-5300 Mendez Exceptional Center Bowers-Whitley Career Center Clair Mel Elementary School Eisenhower Middle School Heritage Elementary School Lewis Elementary School 813-276-5630 813-558-1750 813-744-8080 813-671-5121 813-740-4580 813-987-6947 Metropolitan Ministries Partnership Boyette Springs Elementary School Clark Elementary School Erwin Technical College Hill Middle School Liberty Middle School 813-347-4160 813-671-5060 813-631-4333 813-231-1800 813-975-7325 813-558-1180 Middleton Magnet High School Brandon High School Claywell Elementary School Essrig Elementary School Hillsborough Magnet High School Limona Elementary School 813-233-3360 813-744-8120 813-975-7300 813-975-7307 813-276-5620 813-744-8200 Mintz Elementary School Brandon Alternative Cleveland Elementary School Farnell Middle School Hillsborough Virtual Lincoln Magnet Elementary School 813-744-8353 813-740-4595 813-276-5583 813-356-1640 813-983-7278 813-757-9329 Mitchell Elementary School Brewster Technical College Coleman Middle School Hunter’s Green Elementary School Lithia Springs Elementary School 813-872-5216 813-276-5448 813-872-5335 813-973-7394 813-744-8016 18 tampabay.com/nie Monroe Middle School Seffner Elementary School Valrico Elementary School Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa Independence Academy Middle RCMA Wimauma Academy 813-272-3020 813-744-8171 813-744-6777 813-258-5652 School 813-672-5159 813-707-1060 Morgan Woods Elementary School Seminole Elementary School Van Buren Middle School Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High Seminole Heights Charter High 813-872-5369 813-276-5556 813-975-7652 School Kids Community College Charter School High School 813-971-5600 813-234-0809 Mort Elementary School Sessums Elementary School Walden Lake Elementary School 813-699-4600 813-975-7373 813-672-5230 813-757-9433 Channelside Academy Middle School SouthShore Charter Academy Kid’s Community College Riverview MOSI Partnership Elementary School Shaw Elementary School Walker Magnet Middle School 813-579-9649 (Under construction. Please call HCPS South Charter office at 813-272-4733 for 813-983-3989 813-975-7366 813-631-4726 Channelside Academy of Math and 813-671-1440 Science updated information) Muller Magnet Elementary School Sheehy Elementary School Waters Career Center Kid’s Community College Charter 813-558-1355 813-233-3800 813-233-2655 813-579-9649 Terracea Community Middle School School Southeast 813-987-6555 Mulrennan Middle School Shields Middle School Webb Middle School Community Charter School of 813-699-4600 813-651-2100 813-672-5338 813-872-5351 Excellence Town and Country Charter High 813-971-5500 King’s Kids Academy of Health School

Nelson Elementary School Sickles High School West Shore Elementary School Sciences Charter 813-902-2858 813-651-2120 813-631-4742 813-272-3080 Florida Autism Charter School of 813-238-4900 Excellence Trinity School for Children Learning Gate Community School Newsome High School Shore Magnet Elementary School West Tampa Elementary School 813-621-3223 813-874-2402 813-740-4600 813-276-5712 813-872-5200 813-948-4190 Florida Virtual Academy at Legacy Preparatory Academy Valrico Lake Advantage Academy North Tampa Alternative School Simmons Career Center Westchase Elementary School Hillsborough County 813-699-5049 813-631-4426 813-707-7430 813-631-4600 813-253-0053 904-247-3268,1001 Village of Excellence Academy Northwest Elementary School Simmons ESE Center Wharton High School Literacy/Leadership/Technology Focus Academy Academy 813-988-8632 813-975-7315 813-707-7430 813-631-4710 813-443-5558 813-234-0940 Village of Excellence Middle School Oak Grove Elementary School Smith Middle School Williams Magnet Middle School Henderson Hammock Charter School Lutz Preparatory School 813-374-9972 813-356-1532 813-792-5125 813-744-8600 813-739-6633 813-428-7100 Walton Academy for the Performing Oak Park Elementary School South County Career Center Willis Peters ESE Center Hillsborough Academy of Math and New Springs Schools Arts 813-740-7733 813-233-3335 813-757-9462 Science 813-933-5025 813-231-9272 813-793-6085 Orange Grove Magnet Middle School Spoto High School Wilson Elementary School Pepin Academies West University Charter High School 813-276-5717 813-672-5405 813-757-9307 Horizon Charter School of Tampa 813-237-1239 813-774-4396 Palm River Elementary School Springhead Elementary School Wilson Middle School 813-887-3800 Pivot Charter School Winthrop Charter School 813-744-8066 813-757-9321 813-276-5682 Independence Academy Elementary 813-626-6724 813-235-4811 Pierce Middle School Steinbrenner High School Wimauma Elementary School School RCMA Leadership Academy Woodmont Charter School 813-872-5344 813-792-5131 813-671-5159 813-707-1060 813-672-5159 813-708-1596 Pinecrest Elementary School Stewart Magnet Middle School Witter Elementary School 813-744-8164 813-276-5691 813-975-7383 Pizzo Elementary School Stowers Elementary School Woodbridge Elementary School 813-987-6500 813-657-7431 813-871-7460 Plant High School Strawberry Crest Magnet High School Yates Elementary School 813-272-3033 813-707-7522 813-744-8177 Plant City High School Summerfield Elementary School Young Magnet Middle School 813-757-9370 813-671-5115 813-276-5739 Pride Elementary School Summerfield Crossings Elementary Youth Services (DJJ Program) 813-558-5400 School 813-840-7242 Progress Village Magnet Middle 813-672-5621 School Symmes Elementary School 813-671-5110 813-740-4182 Rampello Downtown K-8 Magnet Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School School 813-233-2333 813-872-5208 Randall Middle School Tampa Bay Technical Magnet 813-740-3900 813-744-8360 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Reddick Elementary School Tampa Palms Elementary School ELEVATE SCHOOLS 813-634-0809 813-975-7390 B.T. Washington Elementary School Riverhills Elementary School Teen Parent East 813-233-3720 813-987-6911 813-707-7430 Edison Elementary School Riverview Elementary School Teen Parent West 813-276-5579 813-671-5105 813-233-2655 McLane Middle School Riverview High School Temple Terrace Elementary School 813-744-8100 813-671-5011 813-987-6903 Miles Elementary School Robinson Elementary School Thompson Elementary School 813-975-7337 813-757-9424 813-938-1203 Potter Elementary School Robinson Magnet High School Thonotosassa Elementary School 813-276-5564 813-272-3006 813-987-6987 Sligh Magnet Middle School Robles Elementary School Tinker K-8 School 813-276-5596 813-744-8033 813-840-2043 Sulphur Springs K-8 Community Rodgers Middle School Tomlin Middle School School 813-671-5288 813-757-9400 813-975-7305 Roland Park Magnet K-8 School Town and Country Elementary 813-872-5212 School HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Roosevelt Elementary School 813-871-7500 CHARTER SCHOOLS 813-272-3090 Trapnell Elementary School Advantage Academy of Hillsborough Ruskin Elementary School 813-757-9313 813-567-0801 813-671-5177 Turkey Creek Middle School Advantage Academy Middle School Schmidt Elementary School 813-757-9442 813-567-0801 813-651-2110 Turner-Bartels K-8 School Bell Creek Academy Schwarzkopf Elementary School 813-907-9066 813-793-6075 813-975-6945 Twin Lakes Elementary School Bell Creek Academy High School 813-975-7380 813-793-6075 tampabay.com/nie 19 District Off ice Phone Numbers Academic Support and Federal Programs...... 813-272-4875 Adult Education...... 813-231-1907 WHO TO CALL ...... 813-272-4071 Area Superintendents For other District phone numbers, please call Career and Technical Education...... 813-231-1860 Hillsborough County Public Schools at 813-272-4000. Charter Schools...... 813-272-4049 Chief of Schools, Administration...... 813-272-4071 Chief of Staff...... 813-272-4895 Choice Options (Student Planning & Placement)...... 813-272-4692 Choice Information Line Communications...... 813-272-4060 Community Engagement and Philanthropy...... 813-272-4431 County Council of PTA/PTSA...... 813-272-4979 Deputy Superintendent...... 813-272-4047 Early Childhood (Pre-K Exceptional Education)...... 813-744-8941, ext. 291 Elementary Education...... 813-272-4454 Exceptional Student Education...... 813-273-7025 FDLRS (Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System).....813-837-7777 FDLRS Parent Services English...... 813-837-7732 Spanish...... 813-837-7728 Full-Service Parent Resource Centers Delia Sanchez Full-Service School...... 813-272-0673 Just Full-Service School...... 813-274-7982 GED Testing...... 813-231-1650 Guidance Services...... 813-273-7074 Head Start...... 813-740-7870, ext. 379 ? Health Services...... 813-273-7020 High School Education...... 813-272-4432 HOST - Out of School Time Programs: HOST (K-12)...813-744-8941, ext. 3 Meal Status / Meal Prepay...... 1-866-544-5575 Middle School Education...... 813-272-4862 Migrant Title I...... 813-757-9331 Parent and Family Engagement...... 813-272-4462 Programs for English Language Learners...... 813-273-7511 Helpline Telephone Numbers School Administrative Center...... 813-272-4000 School Boundaries...... 813-272-4091 2-1-1 Tampa Bay — 24 hours...... 2-1-1 or ** 813-234-1234 School Readiness Programs (subsidized childcare)...... 813-744-8941 Abuse Hotline...... 2-1-1 or 800-962-2873 or * 800-453-5145 School Social Work...... 813-273-7090 (children, disabled or elderly) Security Services...... 813-623-3996 Adult Emergency Services...... 813-272-2958 Student Attendance...... 813-273-7345 Crime Stoppers...... (crimestopperstb.com/school.aspx) Student Nutrition Services...... 813-840-7092 ...... 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) Application Center (School Meal Benefits)...... 813-840-7066 Superintendent’s Office...... 813-272-4050 Children’s Crisis Unit at Mental Health Care...... 813-272-2882 Teen Parent Program...... 813-272-4652 Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Inc...... ** 813-964-1964 Title I Office...... 813-272-4875 ESE Hotline...... 813-273-7221 Transportation...... 813-982-5500 Florida Substance Abuse Hotline...... 2-1-1 or 866-762-2237 Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) - School District Programs...... 813-272-4840 Hillsborough County Information Line...... ** 813-272-5900 Workforce and Continuing Education...... 813-231-1907 Kids Behavior Helpline (children with ADD, ADHD, EH, SED).....813-960-1010 (Hillsborough Technical Colleges) Life Center of the Suncoast...... 813-237-3114 (support for grief counseling: suicide, death or dying) The School Board of Hillsborough County, Fla., does not discriminate on the Poison Information Center...... 813-844-4444 or 800-222-1222 basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or age Suicide Prevention Services....2-1-1 or 800-273-TALK (8255) or ** 813-234-1234 in its programs, services, activities or hiring and employment practices. School Teen Link Helpline...... 813-236-TEEN (8336) Board Policy 1122 ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies The Spring (domestic violence)...... 813-247-7233 and practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries * Text telephone (TTY) ** Voice or text telephone (TTY) regarding Title IX nondiscrimination regulations and requirements: Mark West, general manager of employee relations, Title IX coordinator. 813-272-4227; [email protected]; Division of Human Resources, 901 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602. 20 tampabay.com/nie