SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR AND PARENT GUIDE COLLEGE • CAREER • CITIZENSHIP Seminole County Public Schools Educational Support Center 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773 (407) 320-0000 www.scps.k12.fl.us TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Mission Points of Pride School Hours ................................ 2 The Mission of Seminole County Public Schools is to • For the 2015-2016 school year, 50% of Elementary SCPS Points of Pride. 2 ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills Schools were rated an “A” or “B”, 100% of Middle School Board ................................ 3 and attitudes to be productive citizens. Schools were rated an “A” or “B” and 8 out of 9 Superintendent’s Message .................... 3 High Schools were rated an “A” or “B.” District and School Phone Numbers ............. 4 Elementary School Hrs. 8:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Dress Code ................................. 6 (Except those listed below) • For the 2014-2015 school year, SCPS had the Florida Standards ............................ 6 7th highest graduation rate out of all 67 Florida The Internet ............................... … 6 Goldsboro ES 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. School districts with an 86.4% graduation rate. Elementary School ........................... 8 Hamilton ES 7:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. That’s 8.6% higher than the state (FL) and 4.1% Middle School .............................. 10 Crystal Lake ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. above the national graduation rates. In addition, Discipline .................................. 10 Heathrow ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. SCPS ranked #1 in graduation rate out of the Homework ................................. 10 Keeth ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. 17 largest districts in the state and #1 out of all Environmental Safety ........................ 10 Midway ES 8:05 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Central Florida districts (Brevard, Lake, Orange, Qualified Teachers .......................... 10 Pine Crest ES 7:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia). *2016 grad rate High School ................................ 12 Red Bug ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. not yet released. Reporting Student Progress ................... 14 Spring Lake ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Elementary and Secondary Education Act ...... 16 Wilson ES 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. • SAT scores above the state and national Exceptional Student Support Services .......... 16 averages for the 39th consecutive year. Guidance/Social Services .................... 16 Extended Day Child Care .................... 16 Middle Schools Hrs. 9:20 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. (Except those listed below) • SCPS ranked #1 in STEM (Science, Technology, Community Resources ....................... 16 Engineering, & Math) in the state. Educational Choices ........................ 18 21st Century Community Learning Center ...... 20 Sanford MS 9:30 a.m.- 4:05 p.m. • SCPS is one of the top districts in the state in Families in Need ............................ 22 Calculus & Physics enrollment. VPK - Pre-Kindergarten ....................... 22 High Schools Hrs. 7:20 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Parenting Classes/Adult Education Classes. 22 (Except those listed below) • SCPS is ranked #1 in the state in Algebra English Language Learners/ESOL .............. 24 enrollment and pass rate for middle school Physical Education .......................... 24 Hagerty HS 7:15 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. students. Drivers Ed .................................. 24 Lake Brantley HS 7:15 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Florida Standards ........................... 26 Seminole HS 7:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. • SCPS High Schools ranked in the top 4% of the Parent Checklist ............................ 27 nation by Newsweek Magazine based on Parental Participation/Dividends/RSVP ......... 28 Alternative Schools Hrs. Transportation .............................. 29 the number of Advance Placement (AP) and Hopper Center 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. International Baccalaureate (IB) tests taken. Dining Services. 30 Endeavor School 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Continuous Improvement Process ............. 31 Journeys Academy 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Florida Offender Alert System ................. 31 • 1st district in the state to offer our students Student Insurance. 31 hormone-free, steroid-free, antibiotic-free Immunization Requirements .................. 32 (Schools dismiss one hour early on Wednesday) chicken for lunch. In addition, our salads and Medication Information ................... 33, 34 pizzas are made fresh daily on-site at each Flag Protocol ............................... 35 school restaurant. • Ranked #1 in Florida in the % of budget spent in the classroom. 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Dear Parents and Guardians, SCPS Board Members 2016-2017 Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) has maintained a high level of excellence for many years. For the 2016-2017 school year, we will be continuing our success by incorporating new curriculum and expanding on areas where our students have demonstrated a mastery of skills. As a result of our dedication to equity through excellence, SCPS has seen a tremendous amount of personal and academic growth in its students. Great instruction, involved parents, engaged students and a meaningful 21st century curriculum all play an essential role in maintaining the high levels of achievement we see year after year. Walt Griffin, Ed.D. Superintendent The School Board and I are committed to providing all of our students Karen Almond Jeffrey Bauer with the opportunity to have hands-on experience in the area of computer science. In doing so, we will be expanding our successful kindergarten coding program to the 1st and 3rd grade levels in the 2016-2017 school year. KidZone & Beyond (formally extended day) will be adding a new before and after school care program called K-Zone at Sanford, Chiles and Rock Lake Middle Schools. In an effort to provide more opportunities for our high achieving students, we will be adding an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Winter Springs High School. In addition, we have increased the amount of dual enrollment options and are adding an Associates of Arts program at several high schools. In speaking with our business partners about the growing needs in current industries, we have developed a cybersecurity program of emphasis at Lake Howell High School and expanded our advanced manufacturing program at Lake Mary High School. For the 2017 graduates, we have added AP Capstone courses, which includes a diploma option. World language students will also have the opportunity to earn a seal of biliteracy on their diploma. Tina Calderone, Ed.D. Amy Lockhart As we embark on what I know will be another tremendous school year, I must add that it’s great to work in a county that values education and understands that investing in our children today will reap great benefits for them, and our community, in the future. This mission is enhanced by the contributions made by our outstanding PTA members and parents. You are essential partners in the educational programs and support systems for our students, teachers, administrators and staff. For more information about SCPS, please be sure to visit our website: www.scps.us. Walt Griffin, Ed.D. Superintendent Seminole County Public Schools Dede Schaffner [email protected] 3 District Phone Numbers School Phone Numbers (all area codes are 407 unless noted) (all area codes are 407 unless noted) Assessment & Accountability 320-0270 Altamonte Elementary 746-2950 Partin Elementary 320-4850 Benefits & Insurance Services 320-0095 Bear Lake Elementary 746-5550 Pine Crest Elementary 320-5450 Board Office 320-0241 Bentley Elementary 871-9950 Rainbow Elementary 320-8450 Choices 320-0329 Carillon Elementary 320-4650 Red Bug Elementary 746-8350 Community Involvement 320-0184 Casselberry Elementary 746-2550 Rock Lake Middle 746-9350 Dividend Volunteer Program 320-0178 Chiles Middle 871-7050 Sabal Point Elementary 746-3050 Educational Support Center 320-0000 Crooms Academy 320-5750 Sanford Middle 320-6150 Elementary Education 320-0032 Crystal Lake Elementary 871-8150 Seminole High 320-5050 ePathways 320-0448 Eastbrook Elementary 746-7950 South Seminole Middle 746-1350 Environmental Center 320-0467 Endeavor School 320-4450 Spring Lake Elementary 746-1650 Exceptional Student Support Services 320-0216 English Estates Elementary 746-2850 Stenstrom Elementary 320-2450 ESOL 320-0202 Evans Elementary 320-9850 Sterling Park Elementary 746-8250 Extended Day Child Care Program 320-9303 Forest City Elementary 746-1050 Teague Middle 320-1550 Facilities 320-0071 Geneva Elementary 320-4950 Tuskawilla Middle 746-8550 Families in Need (Homeless) 320-0255 Goldsboro Elementary 320-5850 Virtual School 871-7287 Finance 320-0057 Greenwood Lakes Middle 320-7650 Walker Elementary 871-7350 Food Service 320-0226 Hagerty High 871-0750 Wekiva Elementary 746-3150 Foundation 320-0180 Hamilton Elementary 320-6050 Wicklow Elementary 320-1250 Head Start/4C 522-2252 Heathrow Elementary 320-6850 Wilson Elementary 320-6950 Health Services 320-9323 Highlands Elementary 746-6650 Winter Springs Elementary 320-0650 Help Desk 320-0350 Hopper Center 746-3250 Winter Springs High 320-8750 High School Education 320-0073 Idyllwilde Elementary 320-3750 Woodlands Elementary 746-2750 Hospital/Homebound 320-9340 Indian Trails Middle 320-4350 Home Education 746-6760 Jackson Heights Middle 320-4550 Human Resources 320-0027 Journeys Academy 320-7850 Superintendent Information Services 320-0076 Keeth Elementary 320-5350 Walt Griffin, Ed.D. (407) 320-0006 Magnet Schools 320-0329 Lake Brantley High 746-3450 Middle