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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. the number of Advance Placement (AP) and
Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hopper Center 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Dining Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 International Baccalaureate (IB) tests taken.
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.
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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
walt_griffin@scps.us
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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 School Education 320-0039 Lake Howell High 746-9050 School Board Members (407) 320-0241
Midway Safe Harbor 320-5995 Lake Mary Elementary 320-5650 Karen Almond
Pre-K Disabilities Evaluations 320-9406 Lake Mary High 320-9550 Jeffrey Bauer
Student Safety 320-0166 Lake Orienta Elementary 746-2650 Tina Calderone, Ed.D.
Superintendent 320-0006 Lawton Elementary 320-6350 Amy Lockhart
Teaching & Learning 320-0496 Layer Elementary 871-8050 Dede Schaffner
Title I 320-0033 Lyman High 746-2050
Transportation 320-7550 Markham Woods Middle 871-1750
Velma Williams Comm. Center 320-6021 Midway Elementary 320-5950
Virtual School 871-7287 Millennium Middle 320-6550
Voluntary Pre-K 320-0463 Milwee Middle 746-3850
Westside Community Center 720-0420 Oviedo High 320-4050
Worker’s Compensation 320-0242
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SUNDAY MONDAY
August
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
Optional Professional Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day
Development Day (Pre-Planning) (Pre-Planning)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
FIRST DAY
OF SCHOOL
Start 1st Quarter
Start 1st Semester
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE
diningservices.scps.us
DINING SERVICES
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Dress Code Florida Standards
The responsibility for the dress and appearance of students enrolled in Seminole The Florida Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts were approved by
County Public Schools primarily rests with parents and students. the Florida State Board of Education in February 2014 and were fully implemented
in grades K-12 in the 2014-2015 school year. All Florida schools teach the Florida
Some students’ apparel, however, may not be appropriate to wear to school Standards which are assessed with the Florida Standards Assessments.
even though that same apparel may be appropriate to wear in other settings. To
assist parents and students in making appropriate fashion and grooming decisions Seminole County Public Schools remains focused on providing high quality
for school, the School Board has established minimal guidelines for the appear- rigorous standards-based instruction to our students. Parents can promote student
ance and dress of students. success by staying involved in their child’s education, offering positive support and
feedback and encouraging them to relax and do their very best. Parents can
The standards of appearance for students shall ensure that students are clean, stay informed and connected to the most up-to-date information regarding the
neat, and properly dressed. Students shall observe modes of dress and standards Florida Standards Assessments via the FSA portal at www.fsassessments.org.
of personal grooming which are appropriate for the academic environment.
It is the responsibility of the principal, administrators and teachers to see that the The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
dress appearance of any student shall not be extreme, to the point of creating a
disturbance, or hazardous to self, others, or school property, whether or not the Seminole County Public Schools may receive additional funding from the Florida
specific case is covered by the information provided in the Student Conduct and Department of Education to carry out the following federal education programs
Discipline Code. The principal or principal’s designee has the final authority for in- designed to improve student achievement:
terpreting whether a student’s apparel/appearance conforms to the dress code.
• Title I, Part A-Improving the Education of the Disadvantaged
All schools have the option of adopting a standard dress code (uniform) when • Title I, Part D-Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent,
developed and agreed upon in collaboration with their School Advisory Council. or At Risk of Dropping Out
Schools that adopt a standard dress code policy should include the following in- • Title II-Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals
formation: Collared shirts, sleeves, khaki or dark pants/shorts/skorts, defined shirt • Title III, Part A, Subpart 2-English Language Acquisition, Accountability and
colors (e.g. school colors).
Administration
• School Improvement Grant 1003(g) – SIG Cohort 4 (SIG 4)
For more information on the Seminole County Public School Dress Code, visit our
website at www.scps.k12.fl.us
If you feel you have a complaint concerning one or more of the aforementioned
programs, you may submit a complaint by mail, fax to (407) 320-0293, email to
federal-projects@scps.k12.fl.us or in person (Director of Federal Projects, Seminole
Network Access County School Board, Educational Support Center-4th Floor, 400 East Lake Mary
Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773). Your complaint must provide the following information:
Seminole County Public Schools offers students access to the district computer
network and the Internet for instructional purposes. The district believes that the • The name of school, center, or school employee alleged to have violated a
benefits to students of electronic access to information, such as online specific federal requirement
subscriptions to encyclopedias and magazines, the district’s Media/Library • The specific requirement you believe has been violated
Catalog, educational websites for projects, district and state online classes and • The actions, facts, and documentation on which you base your complaint;
network-based courses exceed any disadvantages of using the Internet. The and the resolution you expect
faculty supervises Internet access and students are educated on Internet safety.
However,the Seminole County Public Schools district supports and respects If your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved by the School Board, you may then file it with the
each family’s right to restrict access. Parents who choose to exclude their child from Florida Department of Education. For more information, please visit the Florida Department
accessing the Internet should visit the SCPS website at www.scps.K12.fl.us or of Education’s website at app1.fldoe.org/FederalProgramComplaint/
contact their child’s school.
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SUNDAY MONDAY
September
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LABOR DAY
School System Closed
11 12 FSA EOCs
13 14 15 16 17
Sept. 12 - 23, 2016
NGSSS EOCs
Sept. 12 - 23, 2016
18 19 20 21 22 23 END FSA EOCs 24
Sept. 12 - 23, 2016
END NGSSS EOCs
Sept. 12 - 23, 2016
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
FSA EOCs
September 12 - 23 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
NGSSS EOCs
September 12 - 23 Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics,
U.S. History
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School
The primary responsibility for determining each student’s performance and ability No student may be assigned to a grade level based solely upon the student’s age
to function academically, socially, and emotionally in the next grade is that of or other factors that constitute social promotion. Social promotion is defined as
the classroom teacher in conjunction with the principal. School personnel will the promotion of a student based on factors other than the student achieving the
use all available resources to achieve parental understanding and cooperation district and state levels of performance for student progress. A student promoted
regarding a student’s grade placement including the use of the school-based to grade 4 with a good cause exemption shall be provided intensive reading
Student Study Team/Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team. The final decision instruction and intervention that includes specialized diagnostic information
for grade placement is the responsibility of the principal. and strategies to meet the individual needs of each student. Other options for
promotion may occur at varying times during the school year.
The SCPS district adopted curriculum program includes state/district approved
materials and / or textbooks for the assigned grade level Florida Standards/Next
Generation Sunshine State Standards as defined by reading/literature, language
arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Using the district adopted textbooks Student Performance
and supplemental materials, the classroom teacher will provide instruction and
assessment of skills for each area. Assessment of proficiency may include but not Student satisfactory progress is defined by Seminole County Public Schools as the
be limited to teacher observation, classroom assignments, classroom participation, on-going demonstration and application of Florida Standards/Next Generation
common assessments, alternative assessments, examinations, work sample Sunshine State Standards.
reviews, and completion of reading/literature, language arts, mathematics, social
studies, and science grade level Florida Standards/Next Generation Sunshine Students must demonstrate satisfactory progress in reading, writing, mathematics
State Standards. and science at each grade level as determined by state/district levels of
proficiency on state assessments plus local levels of proficiency on district
Flexibility in designing school schedules is permissible; however the schedule must assessments. The independent work of the student will be considered as a criterion
include a minimum of the following: in the student’s placement decision.
• 90 minutes of uninterrupted literacy instruction
• 30 minutes of intervention instruction to support students with identified The Seminole County School Board has established criteria for student
deficiences progression. The Student Progression Plan can be accessed on the SCPS website:
• 60 minutes of mathematics instruction www.scps.k12.fl.us
• 30 minutes of science instruction
• 20 minutes of unstructured recess
Additionally the schedule will include a minimum of 150 minutes of physical
education per week, with a minimum of 30 consecutive minutes per day on days
that physical education is offered.
School schedules may reflect the integration of subjects, including science,
social studies, writing, technology skills, career education, comprehensive
health education, creative/critical thinking skills, character education, or world
languages, and other areas deemed necessary to provide an appropriate
instructional curriculum for each school.
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SUNDAY MONDAY
October
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
Middle School Magnet
and High School
Magnet Application
Period OPENS (Choices)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
FSA ELA Retake Student Holiday
Student Holiday
Writing and Reading End 1st Quarter Teacher Professional
Teacher Work Day
Oct. 10 - 28, 2016 Development Day
16 17 18 19 SAT School Day 20 21 22
(Grade 12)
Start 2nd Quarter
PSAT School Day
(Grade 9-11)
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
END FSA ELA Retake
Writing and Reading
30 31 Oct. 10 - 28, 2016
FSA English Language Arts (ELA) Retake
October 10 - 19 Grade 10 Writing/Reading Retake
October 10 - 21 Grade 10 Writing Retake
October 10 - 28 Grade 10 Reading Retake
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School
The Florida Standards and the District Performance Standards serve as academic The Seminole County Public Schools Pre-International Baccalaureate Preparatory
objectives for Seminole County Public Schools. Middle school students receive Program (Pre-IB Prep) is a highly rigorous academic program that emphasizes
instruction in the following subjects: and integrates research, problem-solving, and critical thinking into a curriculum
specifically designed to challenge middle school students. This program of study
• Three years of mathematics is offered as a magnet program at Millennium Middle School, Milwee Middle
• Three years of language arts including experiences in reading, writing, School, Sanford Middle School, and South Seminole Middle School. The Pre-IB Prep
speaking, listening, and literature Program at each of these schools is designed as part of the continuum to the
• Three years of science including instruction in life science, earth science, and International Baccalaureate program offered at Seminole High School and Winter
physical science Springs High School (WSHS beginning 2016-2017).
• Three years of social studies including the study of government, economics,
geography, and history (including World, United States, Civics, and Florida Additionally, the Fine Arts and Communications Magnet Program at Millennium
History) Middle School, the Math, Science, Technology Magnet Program at Sanford Middle
• Comprehension strategies and critical thinking skills in all three grade levels in School, the Pre-Engineering Magnet Program at Milwee Middle School, and the
all curriculum areas Leadership and Global Connections Magnet Program at South Seminole Middle
• Physical Education School are specifically designed to expose students to a rigorous curriculum that
• Exploratory, enrichment, and elective courses infuses the magnet theme of each school into the daily learning experience of the
students.
All course offerings are aligned to Florida Standards and conform to the curriculum
guidelines of Seminole County Public Schools. Discipline
The Student Conduct and Discipline Code, which outlines disciplinary procedures,
It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher to provide instruction and assess is accessible on school websites and on the SCPS website: www.scps.k12.fl.us
student mastery. Assessment of mastery consists of teacher observation, classroom
and out-of-school assignments, examinations, End of Course exams, and Florida
Standards Assessments. All students must participate in the statewide assessment Homework Assignments
tests required by Florida Statute 1008.22. Homework is an extension of the instruction that is provided in the classroom and is
useful in helping students learn to work independently. Contact your child’s school
Students must earn a cumulative year-to-date 2.0 GPA to be promoted to the next to determine the homework policy.
grade level.
Building and Environmental Safety
The School Board establishes a comprehensive program of safety and
sanitation inspections for all schools. If you have any questions regarding fire
Rigorous Academic Opportunities safety or sanitation, please call (407) 320-7449. If you have questions regarding
Advanced courses are open for enrollment to any student who desires
environmental compliance, please call (407) 320-0062.
to self-select a more rigorous and challenging curriculum. Students who
choose to enroll in advanced classes must commit to doing the additional
tasks and assignments associated with the more intensive curriculum. Qualification of Teachers/Parents Right to Know
Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 average over two consecutive The School Board works very hard to fill classrooms with the most professionally
nine-week grading periods in an advanced course may be exited from that qualified and caring teachers available. As a parent you have the right to request
course. Advanced course work at the middle school level is offered in mathematics information on the qualifications of any teacher or instructional assistant who is
(grades 6, 7, 8), language arts (grades 6, 7, 8), social studies (grade 8), and science instructing or providing instructional support for your child. Please contact your
(grade 8). child’s school for more information.
10SUNDAY MONDAY
November
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
THANKSGIVING BREAK THANKSGIVING BREAK THANKSGIVING BREAK THANKSGIVING DAY THANKSGIVING BREAK
Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed School System Closed School System Closed
27 28 FSA EOCs
29 30 1 2 3
Nov. 28 - Dec.16, 2016
NGSSS EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec.16, 2016
FSA EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec. 16 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
NGSSS EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec. 16 Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics,
U.S. History
11HIGH SCHOOL
Seminole County High School Graduation Requirements - Standard High School Diploma
Students must meet all Florida Department of Education testing requirements, earn a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and complete the following course sequence:
ENGLISH 4 CREDITS English 1, 2, 3, 4 or higher level courses
4 CREDITS • One of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must be Geometry
MATHEMATICS
9TH-12TH • Industry certifications that lead to college credit may substitute for up to two mathematics credits (except for Algebra 1 and Geometry)
• One of which must be Biology 1, three of which must have a laboratory component
• An industry certification that leads to college credit substitutes for up to one science credit (except for Biology 1)
SCIENCE 4 CREDITS
• An identified rigorous Computer Science course with related industry certification substitutes for up to one science credit (except for
Biology 1)
To include World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government (1/2) and Economics (1/2). The U.S. History EOC constitutes 30 percent of the final
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 CREDITS
course grade
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 CREDIT To include Personal Fitness (1/2) and PE elective (1/2 credit)
FINE/PERFORMING ARTS 1 CREDIT Eligible courses are specified in the Florida Code Directory at www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/default.asp
ONLINE COURSE 1 CREDIT To be completed through online learning; high school credited courses taken in grades 6-8 fulfill this requirement
• College bound students are highly recommended to complete a minimum of two credits in the same World Language
ELECTIVES 9 CREDITS
• Students must successfully complete Intensive Reading and/or Intensive Math as required
Additional High School Diploma Opportunities - Pathway Designation
• Scholar Diploma Pathway Designation (For requirements visit: www.scps.k12.fl.us)
• Merit Diploma Pathway Designation (For requirements visit: www.scps.k12.fl.us)
• Seminole County School Scholars with Distinction Diploma Pathway Designation (For requirements visit: www.scps.k12.fl.us)
• AP Capstone Diploma currently at Lyman, Lake Howell, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, and Seminole High Schools
Advanced Placement Opportunities
The Advanced Placement Program is an educational endeavor between secondary schools, colleges, and universities. It allows high school students to take college
level academic courses and upon completion of these courses, be given the opportunity to test and prove they have mastered the advanced material taught in these
classes. For additional information, contact the guidance department at your child’s school.
Honors
Content is designed for highly motivated students. Students taking Honors level classes are better prepared for Advanced Placement opportunities.
Dual Enrollment
College credit and vocational certificate courses may be offered in a high school facility. Students may attend these classes on the appropriate college campus
pending the approval of both the high school principal and the Vice President of Educational Programs at Seminole State College, the University of Central Florida
Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
12SUNDAY MONDAY
December
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
Middle School Magnet
and High School
Magnet Application
Period CLOSES (Choices)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 END FSA EOCs 17
Nov. 28 - Dec.16, 2016
END NGSSS EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec.16, 2016
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
End 1st Semester
Student Early Release Student Early Release
End 2nd Quarter Student Holiday WINTER BREAK
Teacher Work Day School System Closed
Student Early Release
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK
School System Closed School System Closed School System Closed School System Closed School System Closed
FSA EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec. 16 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
NGSSS EOCs
Nov. 28 - Dec. 16 Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics,
U.S. History
13International Baccalaureate Program Grading Scale
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university Seminole County Public Schools follow state requirements for second through
course of study that is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated twelfth grades.
college-bound students.
GRADE PERCENT DEFINITION
The IB curriculum is a traditional liberal arts curriculum incorporating humanities,
A 90-100 Outstanding Progress
mathematics, and science. In addition, strong emphasis is placed on international
understanding, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. The IB Program, B 80-89 Above Average Progress
based in Geneva, Switzerland, with North American headquarters in New York C 70-79 Adequate Progress
City, prepares students to earn an internationally recognized diploma that is D 60-69 Lowest Acceptable Progress
honored by colleges and universities throughout the world.
F 0-59 Failure
I 0 Incomplete
To achieve the full IB Diploma, students must successfully complete the program
requirements and pass international examinations in a minimum of three higher-
level and three subsidiary-level subjects. Because students must become proficient The following scale is used for Report Cards in Kindergarten and First Grade
in six academically demanding areas, including a foreign language, they hold a S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement
distinct advantage in gaining admission to the college or university of their choice.
More information is available at www.ibo.org High School Grade Point Averages (GPA)
3.6 – 4.0 = A 2.6 – 3.5 = B 1.6 – 2.5 = C 0.75 – 1.5 = D Below 0.75 = F
The Florida Department of Education provides annual School Public Accountability Reports
(SPARs) on the educational progress of schools, school districts and the state. For more Report Cards
information, visit the following link: doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/ All schools use a standard report card appropriate for the level (K-12) as the
primary means of reporting student progress.
Grading System Progress Reports
Progress reports are used to notify parents of student progress mid-way through
In elementary schools, parents are notified regularly of their child’s achievement the grading period.
during the 36-week school year. The school year is divided into three twelve week
grading periods. A progress report is sent home at the mid-point of each grading
period. Every student who is enrolled at a school receives a report card, regardless
of the length of the enrollment. The report card becomes part of the school’s
permanent records. A student in attendance for fewer than twenty days does not
have to receive grades for the grading period.
At the middle school level, the school year is divided into four nine-week grading
periods. A progress report goes home mid-way through each grading period.
Teachers notify parents if the student’s performance drops significantly.
At the high school level, the grading system is divided into four quarters of nine
weeks each. Upon completion of each grading period, a report card is issued.
Parents receive notification if the student is doing unsatisfactory work at the
mid-point of each grading period.
14SUNDAY MONDAY
January
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Elementary School
Magnet and Elementary WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK
Region School Application School System Closed School System Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed
Period OPENS (Choices)
8 9 BACK TO
SCHOOL 10 11 12 13 14
Start 3rd Quarter
Start 2nd Semester
Notification Emails Sent
for Middle School and High
School Magnets (Choices)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. DAY
School System Closed
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Before & After School Enrichment
for Elementary & Middle School Students
tinyurl.com/KidZoneandKZone
15Admission and Placement of Community Resources and Elder Help
Exceptional Education Students Line
The admission and placement procedures for information on Florida Standards Access Points 2-1-1 is a free, multilingual information and referral line
enrollment of students into exceptional student can be found at: www.cpalms.org/Public/search/ for residents of Central Florida, available day or night.
education programs are written in the Policies and AccessPoint. This service offers instant information on thousands of
Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed health and human services issues. Resources include:
Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional John M. McKay Scholarship Program • Elder Services
Students. This document is posted on the district’s
website. for Students with Disabilities • Food, Shelter, and Clothing
The McKay Scholarship Program allows parents of • Volunteering and Where to Donate
students with disabilities, who have an Individual
For additional information, about evaluations for students
Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation • Physical and Mental Health Services
suspected of having a disability or programs and services Plan, to choose another learning environment for their • Youth Programs
for students with disabilities, please contact the Exceptional children. Parents may choose to enroll their child in
Student Support Services Department at (407) 320-0216. a private school or, on a space available basis and
in accordance with transfer options approved by the PreK Services for Students with Disabilities
Most students with disabilities are able to achieve the School Board of Seminole County, a different public The PreK Evaluation Clinic in Seminole County
Florida Standards for a standard diploma. school in the district or an adjoining county. provides developmental screenings to children ages
Based on the student’s individual needs, three through five who reside in Seminole County,
accommodations and specially designed instructional Parents wanting more information and/or for their child(ren) who have not yet entered kindergarten, and who
to participate in the John M. McKay Scholarship Program
plans are developed to achieve the grade level are suspected of potential developmental delays or
can visit www.floridaschoolchoice.org/information/mckay
curriculum. The accommodations are provisions disabilities. To schedule an appointment, call
to obtain current scholarship eligibility information and/or
made in how a student accesses and demonstrates to initiate the registration process. For more information call (407) 320-9406 or email PreK_Clinic@scps.us.
learning. Accommodations may also be changed 1-850-245-9266.
to how students are expected to learn (instruction) Exceptional Student Education services are available
and how they demonstrate what they have learned through Seminole County Public Schools for PreK
(assessment). The use of an accommodation does Guidance and Social Services children who meet state criteria as a student with a
not change the curriculum standards, the instruction Guidance counselors are available at all schools for disability. These educational services include itinerant
level or the content. Students with disabilities who are academic advisement, referral to community-based therapy such as speech or language, scheduled
using the Florida Standards should refer to the regular services, and college planning. Other services are direct instruction or part-time classroom services, and
education sections of the Student Progression Plan provided by district social workers, psychologists, and full-time classroom placement.
for additional information regarding their grade level school nurses. Contact your child’s school for more
expectations and requirements. information. Services are provided for children from birth through
age two for early intervention in cognitive, social,
For students with severe cognitive disability, the KidZone and Beyond Program communication, and adaptive behaviors for children
Florida Standards Access Points are modifications The KidZone and Beyond Program (formerly Extended identified with disabilities in coordination with an
incorporated into curriculum and instructional plans Day) offers before and after school child care, Individual Family Support Plan developed by Early
in the elementary, middle and high school levels by after-school enrichment, and summer camp. The Steps. For evaluation information, contact Early Steps
way of Access Point to meet their unique instructional program is designed to enrich children’s lives at (407) 317-7430.
needs appropriate for their grade level. Modifications educationally, socially, culturally, emotionally,
are changes in what a student is expected to learn and physically, and to provide a safe and familiar setting
how they demonstrate it. The use of a modification for pre-kindergarten and elementary school children.
changes the standard, the instructional level, and/or For more information call (407) 320-9303.
the content to be learned by the student. Additional
16SUNDAY MONDAY
February
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Transfer Application
Period OPENS (Choices)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
PRESIDENTS DAY
School System Closed
26 27 28 1 2 3 4
FSA ELA & Retake
Feb. 27 - March 10, 2016
FSA English Language Arts (ELA)
Feb. 27 - March 3 Grades 4-7 Writing
Feb. 27 - March 10 Grades 8-10 Writing Retake
17Seminole County Public Schools provides many opportunities for students to specifically designed suites for the arts. One of the new opportunities available
attend a school other than their zoned school and strives to accommodate to Seminole County residents at the elementary level is the Hamilton Elementary
family choice to the maximum extent possible. These educational experiences, School of Engineering and Technology Magnet School. Thanks in large part to the
including magnet schools and programs, region schools, and school transfer Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant this program is engineered for success.
options, provide families with choices to customize their child’s education from Hamilton Elementary School of Engineering and Technology features “Engineering
kindergarten through grade twelve. is Elementary” curriculum and a state of the art robotics lab complete with
interactive technology and Lego robotics sets. The “Engineering is Elementary”
Magnet Schools curriculum utilizes a hands on, project-based approach to learning that focuses
Magnet schools and programs are designed to address specific educational on real-world technologies and problems.
interests and foster student achievement. Elementary, middle, and high school
magnet programs provide students with innovative, theme-based learning “Engineering is Elementary” also incorporates a collaborative approach to
opportunities. Students who are residents of Seminole County are eligible to apply learning where students work together to apply a five-step engineering process
for these exciting kindergarten through grade twelve magnets. to solve problems. That five-step process requires students to ask, imagine, plan,
create, and improve upon their projects. This concept can then be applied across
Crooms Academy of Information Technology (AOIT), the only district-wide high all academic areas and allows Hamilton Elementary School of Engineering and
school magnet, provides students a rigorous academic curriculum with an Technology students to engineer a foundation for future success.
opportunity to participate in classes that lead to industry recognized technology
certifications. Additional academically challenging magnet programs available For comprehensive information related to school choice, including all transfer
to students include the Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School, the options and magnet schools and programs, please browse the Choices website at
International Baccalaureate Diploma program at Winter Springs High School www.seminoleschoolchoices.us.
and both the Academy of Health Careers and the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program at Seminole High School. Navigation through the site allows families to easily research programs, applications
processes, and timelines. The latest news link announces important parent information from
Four magnet middle schools offer students learning opportunities that take them Choices. For further assistance, contact the Choices Department at (407) 320-0329, or your
beyond traditional instructional experiences. Middle school magnets include student’s guidance office.
Millennium Middle School (Fine Arts and Communication Magnet), Milwee
Middle School (Pre-Engineering Magnet), Sanford Middle School (Math, Science, Families that are comfortable in the knowledge of their school choice options and wish to
and Technology Magnet), and South Seminole Middle School (Leadership apply for a specific type of program or transfer option may access the online application
and Global Communications Magnet). All four magnet middle schools offer system at: www.seminoleschoolchoicesapplication.com.
the SCPS Pre-International Baccalaureate Preparatory Program, a rigorous
academic experience that prepares students for admission into the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Seminole High School and Winter Springs High
School. The Pre-IB Preparatory Program provides a solid foundation for students
who are interested in advanced coursework in high school.
There are three district-wide elementary magnet schools. At Goldsboro Elementary
Magnet School, students focus on math, science, and technology curriculum
in an integrated learning environment. The facility features specially equipped
classrooms, a math/science laboratory, multiple computer labs, and the “Kids
Space Center.” Midway Elementary School of the Arts promotes academic and Applications may continue to be submitted after the on time application timelines and
artistic excellence for students through a unique Artful Learning™ curriculum. depending upon the type of request a late applicant may be placed into a program/
The facility is designed to accommodate academic and arts instruction with school, wait listed, approved, or denied. Elementary region school zone assignments are
contemporary classrooms and innovative areas for the arts. Ballet, band, ongoing and families new to those school zones must still be assigned through the Choices
and orchestra rooms, art studios, and a musical theater room are among the Department during the school year.
18SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
March WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
26 27 28 1 2 3 4
On Time
Elementary
School Magnet and
Elementary Region School
Application Period
CLOSES (Choices)
SAT School Day (Grade 11)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
END FSA ELA & Retake
Feb. 27 - March 10, 2016
12 13 14 15 16 17Teacher
Student Holiday
Work Day
18
End 3rd Quarter Notification Emails Sent
for Elementary School
Magnets and Elementary
Region Schools (Choices)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed Schools Closed
26 27 Start 4th Quarter 28 29 30 31 1
FSA ELA
FSA ELA (Grade 3)
March 27 - April 7, 2016
March 27 - March 31, 2016
NGSSS EOCs
March 27 - April 7, 2016
FSA English Language Arts (ELA)
March 27 - 31 Grade 3 Reading
March 27 - April 7 Grades 10 Reading Retake
NGSSS EOCs
March 27 - April 7 Algebra 1 Retake
19Private School/Home Education Virtual School
The School Board of Seminole County invites parents of home education and private Seminole County Public Schools offers exciting full-time and part-time virtual
school students to take advantage of the diverse courses and extracurricular options for public school students residing in Seminole County. Options are also
activities offered in Seminole County Public Schools. Students who are participating available for private and home education students in grades K-12.
in a Home Education program in accordance with Florida Statute 1002.41, or who
are enrolled in a private school may be admitted to the public schools of this For more information, visit website: virtualschool.scps.k12.fl.us or call (407) 871-7287.
district on a part-time basis. High School courses available may include math,
science, foreign languages, personal fitness, and applied technology. Examples
of activities and services available to students include spelling bees, chorus, band, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
sports, and media centers. Some courses/activities may have a specific number
of spaces available, specific criteria, or requirements for participation. The School
Board is not responsible for transporting students in a Home Education Program/ Seminole County Public Schools’ 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Private School. For additional information, contact the school your child would be (21st CCLC) provide FREE after school and summer academic and personal
zoned for, visit our website at www.scps.k12.fl.us, or call (407) 746-6760. enrichment programming to students in grades K-12 in 11 centers throughout the
Seminole County school district. 21st CCLC programs will operate at the following
Home Education, as defined by Florida Statute 1002.01(1), is the “sequentially sites during the 2016-17 school year:
progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent or guardian” in
order to satisfy attendance requirements in state statutes. For more information, • Hamilton Elementary • Seminole High School
call (407) 746-6760 or go to www.scps.k12.fl.us. • Midway Safe Harbor • Westside Community Center
• Pine Crest Elementary
Private (non public) schools are corporations, churches, or private proprietary • Wicklow Elementary
businesses that provide an alternative to the traditional K-12 public school system. • Altamonte Elementary
Private schools in Florida are not licensed, approved, accredited, or regulated by • English Estates Elementary
the Florida Department of Education or Seminole County Public Schools. For more • Greenwood Lakes Middle School
information go to www.firn.edu/doe/choice. • South Seminole Middle School
• Milwee Middle School
For more information about 21st CCLC programs, please visit our website at
www.scps.k12.fl.us or call (407) 320-0554.
Last Best Chance Program
Grant funded by the Heart of Florida United Way, Last Best Chance program is
an award-winning program serving high school students in need of support for
credit recovery, tutoring in all core subjects, and ACT/SAT prep. Certified teachers,
guidance counselors and support staff work with program participants to keep
them on track for graduation with their cohorts.
For more information about the Last Best Chance
program, please contact us at (407) 320-6020.
20SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
April
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
On Time Transfer
Application Period
CLOSES (Choices)
2 3 4 5 6 7 END FSA ELA
8
March 27 - April 7, 2016
END NGSSS EOCs
March 27 - April 7, 2016
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
FSA ELA & Math
April 10 - May 5, 2016
16 17 NGSSS EOCs 18 19 20 21 22
April 17 - May 19, 2016
Start Date for Notification
Emails for Approved
Transfer Requests (Choices)
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
FSA English Language Arts (ELA) & Math
April 10 - May 5 Grades 4-10 Reading
Grades 3-8 Math
April 17 - May 5 Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2
NGSSS EOCs
April 17 - May 19 Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History
21Families in Need Great Start Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Homeless Students have the following rights: Seminole County Public Schools wants all children to Seminole County Public Schools participates in
have a great start in oral language and vocabulary Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK).
• Free and appropriate public education development. The program is designed to help prepare children
for success in kindergarten by focusing on skills in the
• Services comparable to those offered to families Great Start…Pathways to Success is for parents of areas of early literacy, reading, writing, math, and
who are not in transition infants and toddlers in Seminole County. Great Start socio-emotional development. The VPK Program
• Free breakfast and lunch helps parents develop essential early literacy skills in is aligned to the 2011 Florida Early Learning and
their children. Developmental Standards for four year olds.
• Transportation to remain in their school of origin The student/staff ratio is 11:1 and all classrooms
or transfer to a school in their current attendance Some of the research that supports the purpose of are capped at 20 students. State law mandates
area
Great Start: that children must be four years old on or before
• Immediate enrollment in school despite the lack September 1st of the school year in order to
• 90% of the core brain structure is formed within the
of a permanent address or the lack of school participate. Parents may choose to send their child
first 5 years of life and in the first 5 years, the brain
records to the 540-hour school year program OR the 300-hour
makes 700 neural connections every second.
summer program. Instead of choosing either the
• Access to educationally related support services
• Children who are introduced to books and early school year or summer program, parents who
funded by the district Title I Program
literacy skills from birth are more likely to succeed have children with special needs may choose VPK
• Advocacy from the School Homeless Liaison to when they go to school. Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) where certified
ensure that rights are upheld or licensed professionals provide instruction in
Components of Great Start: individual or small group settings. This option requires
the child to have a current Individual Education Plan
For more information contact: • Gift Bag – Books and resources presented to from a local school district. During the school year,
Jania_Fuller@scps.k12.fl.us or parents of newborns. full-day and half-day programs are offered at various
Amber_Demorse@scps.k12.fl.us • Parent Education – Information on early literacy schools throughout the district. Students must reside in
Homeless Liaisons skills, child development, and the nurturing of Seminole County and, for most schools, may attend
Phone: (407) 320-0255 infants and toddlers. any VPK class in the district. The half-day sites offer 3
hours of VPK instruction in either the AM or the PM.
• Parent/Child Playgroups – Structured play groups Since the 3-hour program is paid for by the state, it is
for parents and children to play and learn free to parents. Full-day sites offer 3 hours of free VPK
together. instruction in the AM. For most schools, the PM hours
Adult Education Classes
Seminole County Public Schools maintains a are paid for by either the parent or school Readiness
partnership with Seminole State College. A variety funds if the parent qualifies for financial assistance,
of programs and courses are available for parents. or Title I in selected schools. For further information,
For a description of available services, visit on-line at call (407) 320-0463 or access the website at
seminolestate.edu or call (407) 708-4722. www.scps.k12.fl.us.
Parenting Classes
Various training sessions are held during the school
year. Contact your local school to request a schedule
of topics, dates, and times.
22SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
May WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
END FSA ELA & Math
April 10 - May 5, 2016
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
END NGSSS EOCs
April 17 - May 19, 2016
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
LAST DAY
OF SCHOOL
Student Early Release Student Early Release Student Early Release
End 4th Quarter
End 2nd Semester
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
MEMORIAL DAY Teacher Work Day Teacher Work Day
School System Closed (Post-Planning) (Post-Planning)
FSA English Language Arts (ELA) & Math
April 10 - May 5 Grades 4-10 Reading
Grades 3-8 Math
April 17 - May 5 Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2
NGSSS EOCs
April 17 - May 19 Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History
23English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) English Language Learners Florida Standards Assessment
Students enrolled in the Seminole County English for Speakers of Other Languages Districts are required to offer accommodations to English Language Learners
(ESOL) Program range in grade levels from K-12. The ESOL Program is designed to (ELLs) who are currently receiving services in a program operated in accordance
meet the linguistic and academc needs of students whose native language is with an approved district ELL Plan. Permissible accommodations can be a
other than English and who have limited English proficiency. combination of the following:
The language arts through ESOL curriculum is based on the Florida Standards/ Flexible Settings - ELLs are offered the opportunity to be tested in a separate room
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. It includes listening comprehension, with the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or heritage language
oral expression, pronunciation, reading, writing, and supports skills and teacher acting as test administrator.
concepts presented in the regular Language Arts. The ESOL program includes
evidence-based instructional strategies to teach students with limited English Flexible Scheduling - ELLs can take a part or section of the test during several brief
proficiency grammar, vocabulary, and sounds of English through the Language periods within one school day.
Arts curriculum.
Flexible Timing - ELLs can be provided additional time; however, a session must be
Eligibility - Students in grades K-12 are administered an online Aural-Oral, Reading completed within one school day.
and Writing language proficiency assessment. These tests will assess the student’s
reading and language skills. The instrument selected for student assessment has a Assistance in the heritage language - For the mathematics and science tests, ELLs
diagnostic and prescriptive value. The results of the test will provide the teacher can be provided limited assistance by an ESOL or heritage language teacher
with information on instructional objectives and levels of English proficiency for using the student’s heritage language.
each student. Call the ESOL office at (407) 320-0202 for additional information.
Dictionary - ELLs can have access to a printed version of the English-to-heritage
ESOL Family Connection Center (FCC) — Located at the Rinehart Annex, the FCC language translation dictionary.
serves as an outreach center for English Language Learners and their families.
FCC offers English classes, Literacy, Computer and Civics classes. The center
connects families to community and school resources. Call FCC at (407) 841-1115 Physical Education
for additional information. Se habla espanol. Reading and academics are the centerpiece of all we do in Seminole County
Public Schools and this primary focus will continue. In addition, as a result of
legislation enacted by the State of Florida, Seminole County Public Schools will
Driver Education provide 150 minutes of Physical Education a week to students in kindergarten
Driver Education is offered each semester at Lyman, Seminole and Winter Springs through fifth grade, and the equivalent of one class period per day of Physical
High Schools. The semester long course meets two days a week: Mondays and Education for one semester of each year for students in grades six through
Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15 PM. The course includes eight. On any day that Physical Education is offered, it must consist of at least 30
classroom instruction, range driving and on the road driving. Students must have consecutive minutes of instruction of at least a moderate intensity level. Physical
their learner’s permit to enroll in the course and receive .5 credit upon successful Education and classroom teachers will work together to provide this instruction.
completion of the course.
The Physical Education Program stresses physical fitness and provides a foundation
The course is also offered in summer school. Please contact the high school that encourages a healthy, active lifestyle. However, parental involvement plays
guidance office or Mary Lane at mary_lane@scps.k12.fl.us for more information. a key role. As parents, you are encouraged to assist your child with this effort.
Encourage your child to be more physically active at home and to develop
positive attitudes regarding sound nutrition. The habits that are formed during these
childhood years can affect your child’s health for a lifetime. For more information,
visit the SCPS website at www.scps.k12.fl.us.
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