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● Display of State Motto: In 2018, the Florida legislature enacted a new law requiring all schools to display the
State motto “In God We Trust” in a conspicuous place. In accordance with this law, the State motto will be
displayed in a conspicuous place in every school.
● SIS Gateway: The SIS Gateway provides parents and students with timely access to individual student
schedules, assignments, assessment reports, attendance, and much more. Parents and students in secondary
schools will be able to see real-time grades and assignments. The SIS Gateway allows parents and students
the ability to easily email teachers through this system. Students have access to the SIS Gateway via the icon
available on the District’s student portal. Parents must register for their SIS Gateway account with an
activation code provided by the school. Parents are encouraged to contact their school to request SIS
Gateway assistance.
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
School Board P-1.015 (Parental Involvement) outlines the School Board’s commitment to creating a collaborative
environment in which the parents and families of our students are welcomed, affirmed, and encouraged to be involved
in the education of their child. The School Board recognizes the vital role parents and families play in the education,
welfare, and values of its students and believes the education of each student is a responsibility shared by the school,
the student’s parents, and family members. To ensure a strong home-school partnership, the School Board encourages
the active participation of families and has set high expectations for each school to nurture positive family-school
partnerships that impact and support the academic achievement and social-emotional well-being of students.
Parent and Family Engagement Checklists
In accordance with P-1.015 and F.S. § 1001.42 (17)(d), the following checklists are designed to help families participate
in activities that promote the social and academic development of students. Having high expectations of your child(ren)
and actively participating in their education, will increase the likelihood that they will meet and/or exceed state standards
and will be college and career ready.
Make a check mark each time you do the following at home: 1 2 3 4
Set high expectations for my child (All)
Made sure my child attended school every day and on time. Attendance
matters! (All)
Made sure my child had a healthy breakfast at home or at school (E/M);
Encouraged my child to have a healthy breakfast at home or at school (H)
Had conversations with my child about the importance of school,
attendance, and habits that support success. Education is important! (All)
Encouraged my child to be an engaged learner by completing schoolwork
and homework (All)
Helped my child manage their time by establishing a routine or schedule
after school (homework, friends and their families, clubs, sports, free time
– computer/video games, bedtime, etc.) (All)
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