August 11, 2023

Per Rule 6A-1.0955(8)(m), F.A.C., Education Records, school districts are required to develop a form to obtain parental consent to use any deviation or nickname from the child’s legal name in school.

If you would like for your child to be able to use a name aside from their legal given name on any of our campuses, we will ask for you to complete the consent form titled “Parental Authorization for Deviation from Student’s Legal Name Form” which will be found in your Skyward Family Access. Please include all variations that are approved on your form.

The Transportation hotline (407-320-7588) is available for parents and families to call with their school bus-related questions this weekend from 9AM-3PM.

Parents, please remind your children about the serious nature of making a threat against a school or others. It takes all of us working together to keep our students safe and thriving.

A new law went into effect on July 1, 2023 and impacts how cell phones and other wireless communication devices are used on campuses. Florida Statute 1006.07(2)(f), says “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. A teacher shall designate an area for wireless communications devices during instructional time.”

This means that cell phones must be silenced and placed as designated by the teacher while in class.

This new update can also be found in our student code of conduct on page 21. The specific guidance for your child's school will be made available to you. We ask for your support in upholding not only the law, but in maintaining an environment conducive to academic learning.

Application Period for Free or Reduced Meals Now Open

Red Apple Dining would like to announce that meal benefits applications are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. We encourage SCPS families needing financial support to complete an application online at SCPSMealApp.com. Applications are available in both English and Spanish.

As a reminder, the federal government requires an application to be completed each year to determine eligibility. There is no deadline to apply for benefits, but families should apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions, we are available by phone at 407-320-0226. We look forward to serving your family. www.redappledining.com

If you have ever wondered how you could become more involved in Seminole County Public Schools, please join us at one of our Dividend Orientation Coffees! Learn more about Community Involvement's Dividends volunteer programs and opportunities to volunteer at your school and throughout Seminole County Public Schools.

We have so many wonderful volunteers and they make our campuses incredible places to learn. We'd love to have you join our family.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is happening now. We can’t wait to meet our newest students! Learn more by clicking the image or button below.

We are excited to share that the SAT Suite of exams is going to a virtual platform. This has an array of benefits including faster access to test scores, shorter tests, more time per question, built-in calculator for all math sections, as well as preparation, practice and exploration of colleges, scholarship opportunities and career information.

Please speak with your child's guidance counselor for more information.

Partners in Education (PIE) is a broad-based program which promotes business involvement in our schools. It is an exchange of human resources between a business and a school involving internships, tutoring, classroom presentations, job shadowing, student and or teacher recognition, field trips, student work displays, student competition judging, apprenticeships, or a customized program designed by a company and the partner school.

The focus of this program is to create ongoing connections and relationships with partners who can share their experience and resources with our students. As well as providing our students with access to more opportunities that support their social and physical growth throughout the educational process. Click HERE to learn more about becoming a Partner in Education.

Our Mission

The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.

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Educational Equity - Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Educational Equity Administrator for Seminole County Public Schools has the responsibility of assuring compliance with the educational equity requirements by providing technical expertise, monitoring activities or programs related to compliance, and responding to equity complaints. One of the responsibilities is to administer the Educational Equity Complaint/Grievance Procedures as adopted by the School Board.

It is the policy of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, that no employee, student, or applicant shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational programs, activities, or in any employment conditions, policies, or practices conducted by the District. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, religion, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Additionally, the School board of Seminole County provides equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by 34 C.F.R. 108.6. 

Every employee, student, or applicant for employment at Seminole County Public Schools has a solemn right to be treated fairly, equally, equitably, and with dignity. If for any reason you - the employee, student, or applicant for employment - find that you have been victimized by acts of discrimination and or harassment, whether intentional or unintentional, you are strongly encouraged to file an Educational Equity Complaint or Grievance with the Educational Equity Administrator, or any county or school-level administrator. All such complaints must be immediately forwarded to the Educational Equity Administrator for dissemination, action, and resolution. Forward to: SCPS Educational Equity Administrator, Seminole County Public Schools – Human Resources, Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773-7127. 407.320.0317.

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