Parent Announcements
Magnet & Choice School Summer Applications May 5 - 30
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Driver Education Application
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FCAT Parent Network FAQs
The Florida Department of Education is currently preparing for the release of the 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT) scores. The FCAT Parent Network (www.fcatparentnetwork.com) is a vital resource for parents to access their student's test scores online and find other important information regarding their student's education.
Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten
A summer VPK Program is being planned to serve age-eligible children who have not participated in the VPK program during the past year and who will be entering a Polk County public or private kindergarten classroom this fall. The tentative sites are Blake Academy in Lakeland, Caldwell Elem in Auburndale, Kingsford Elem in Mulberry and Laurel Elem in the Poinciana area. Applications are available at these sites or by calling (863) 648-3043 or 648-3048. Click here for more PreK info.
PreK School Readiness Application
2008-09 PreK School Readiness Program applications are now available! Children must be 3 or 4 years-old by September 1 and family income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty line to qualify for state subsidies. Complete the application, attach the required documents and mail to: PreK School Readiness, P O Box 391, Bartow, FL 33831. Click here to download application and for more information on PreK Services such as locations and eligibility criteria or call (863) 648-3048 or 648-3045. Para español - 648-3047.
Attention Parents of 6th Graders
Immunization is your child's ticket to a healthier future. The Florida Department of Health requires 7th graders to have the Td booster. View our Student Wellness page for entrance immunization requirements and clinic information.
Parent Involvement
Your involvement and participation in your child's education is vital to academic success.
We encourage you to communicate frequently with the staff at your child's school and school district administrators. All parental feedback is taken very seriously, and we use that information to help us provide a school environment that is conducive to student learning and high achievement.
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