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1 PARENT GUIDE 2019-2020 TODAY’S LEARNERS TOMORROW’S LEADERS
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Today’s Learners - Tomorrow’s Leaders1
PARENT GUIDE
PARENTGUIDE2019-2020
TODAY’S LEARNERSTOMORROW’S LEADERS
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Dr. Kamela PattonSuperintendent
District School Board of Collier CountyRoy M. Terry, Chair
Stephanie Lucarelli, Vice ChairErick Carter, Member
Erika Donalds, MemberKelly Lichter, Member
The purpose of this resource guide is to provide a family-friendly handbook to help you access services, make decisions about your child’s educational progress, and assist your child as they move from preschool through high school. More comprehensive information regarding your student’s progression can be located in the 2017-18 Student Progression Plan. Click here to access.
In addition to this guide, you will also find a plethora of information on our District website (www.collierschools.com) including news updates, academic and event calendars, and general information. Vital, up-to-the-minute communication on school closings and other timely issues can also be found on the website.
The 2017-2018 Parent Guide information applies to traditional schools within Collier County Public Schools.
Message from the Superintendent 4Meet Your District School Board 5Academic School Calendar 2017-2018 6Academic School Calendar 2018-2019 7Department and School Directory 8Connect with CCPS 10Get Involved with CCPS 11
STUDENT REGISTRATIONRegistration and Entry Requirements 12English Language Learners (ELL) 13Parental Choice Options 13Voluntary Pre-K Program 15Head Start Program 15
SCHOOL OPERATIONSTransportation 16Nutrition Services 17Health Services 18School Age Child Care 19
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONFlorida Standards and Instruction 20Student Progression 22Alternative School Programs 22Assessments 23Grade Reporting 23Advanced Studies 24Adult Education 27
SUPPORT SERVICESExceptional Education and Student Support Services 28Title I and Migrant Services 28School Counseling 30Character Education 31
GUIDECONTENTS
ADDRESS . . .5775 Osceola TrailNaples, Florida 34109
CONTACT . . .Phone - 239.377.0001Fax - 239.377.0181
ONLINE . . .www.collierschools.com
EMAIL . . [email protected]
MOBILE APP . . .Download the CCPS Mobile Appon your mobile device
TWITTER . . .Follow @collierschools
FACEBOOK . . .Follow @collierschools
EDUCATION CHANNEL . . .Cable channel 99
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Dr. Kamela PattonSuperintendent
District School Board of Collier CountyRoy M. Terry, Chair
Stephanie Lucarelli, Vice ChairErick Carter, MemberJen Mitchell, Member
Dr. Jory Westberry, Member
The purpose of this resource guide is to provide a family-friendly handbook to help you access services, make decisions about your child’s educational progress, and assist your child as they move from preschool through high school. More comprehensive information regarding your student’s progression can be located in the 2019-20 Student Progression Plan. Click here to access.
In addition to this guide, you will also find a plethora of information on our District website (www.collierschools.com) including news updates, academic and event calendars, and general information. Vital, up-to-the-minute communication on school closings and other timely issues can also be found on the website.
The 2019-2020 Parent Guide information applies to traditional schools within Collier County Public Schools.
Message from the Superintendent 4Meet Your District School Board 5Academic School Calendar 2019-2020 6Academic School Calendar 2020-2021 7Department and School Directory 8Connect with CCPS 10Get Involved with CCPS 11
STUDENT REGISTRATIONRegistration and Entry Requirements 12English Language Learners (ELL) 13Parental Choice Options 13Voluntary Pre-K Program 15Head Start Program 15
SCHOOL OPERATIONSTransportation 16Nutrition Services 17Health Services 18School Age Child Care 19
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONFlorida Standards and Instruction 20Student Progression 22Alternative School Programs 22Assessments 23Grade Reporting 23Advanced Studies 24Adult Education 27
SUPPORT SERVICESExceptional Education and Student Support Services 28Title I and Migrant Services 28School Counseling 30Character Education 31
GUIDECONTENTS
ADDRESS . . .5775 Osceola TrailNaples, Florida 34109
CONTACT . . .Phone - 239.377.0001Fax - 239.377.0181
ONLINE . . .www.collierschools.com
EMAIL . . [email protected]
MOBILE APP . . .Download the CCPS Mobile Appon your mobile device
TWITTER . . .Follow @collierschools
FACEBOOK . . .Follow @collierschools
EDUCATION CHANNEL . . .Cable channel 99
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FAST FACTS ABOUT COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT-A-GLANCE
29 Elementary Schools10 Middle Schools8 High Schools1 K12 School1 Alternative Center2 Technical Colleges6 Charter Schools
52% Male48% Female
51% From Non-English Homes67% Economically Needy
36% White12% Black 47% Hispanic5% Other
49% Teachers with advanced degrees
14,000 Breakfasts Daily26,000 Lunch Meals Daily
10,521 Bus Stops5,014,654 Miles Driven Yearly
33 High School Career Academies5,200 Students in Career Academies
2-to-1 Ratio Computers to Students
53 Adult Post-Secondary Programs400 Community Education Classes5,624 Students in Adult & Community
Education Program
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47,000
2,700
38,000
3,200
5,500 7,015,423
354
Schools
Students
Graduates
NetworkedComputers
Teachers
Active VolunteersMeals Yearly
Buses
CareerAcademies
Adult & CommunityEducation
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FAST FACTS ABOUT COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT-A-GLANCE
29 Elementary Schools10 Middle Schools8 High Schools1 K12 School1 Alternative Center2 Technical Colleges7 Charter Schools
52% Male48% Female
51% From Non-English Homes67% Economically Needy
36% White12% Black 47% Hispanic5% Other
49% Teachers with advanced degrees
14,000 Breakfasts Daily26,000 Lunch Meals Daily
10,521 Bus Stops5,014,654 Miles Driven Yearly
33 High School Career Academies5,200 Students in Career Academies
2-to-1 Ratio Computers to Students
53 Adult Post-Secondary Programs400 Community Education Classes5,624 Students in Adult & Community
Education Program
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48,000
2,700
38,000
3,200
5,500 7,015,423
354
Schools
Students
Graduates
NetworkedComputers
Teachers
Active VolunteersMeals Yearly
Buses
CareerAcademies
Adult & CommunityEducation
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WELCOME!MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Kamela Patton, Ph.D.
Welcome to Collier County Public Schools! CCPS is home to more than 47,000 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Our students attend 50 schools throughout the area, spanning from Naples, Everglades, Marco Island, and Immokalee.
This Parent Guide contains important information pertaining to your child’s education. You will find a variety of topics are included, such as how to register your child for school, academic calendars for the next two school years, transportation information, grade reporting, and more.
One of our District goals is to provide a pathway for every student with the hope that when they graduate, they will know what they want to do with their future. Included in this guide, you will find information on accelerated programs available for students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as many career and technical education opportunities.
Parent involvement is a big part of what makes CCPS so successful. The District has over 5,500 active volunteers who have contributed more than 429,000 hours combined. This guide provides information about how to become a school volunteer and other ways to get involved at your child’s school.
Stay connected with CCPS throughout the school year with the variety of communication tools available to parents. Download our mobile app, follow the District and your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter, and find any information you need on our website (www.collierschools.com).
No matter what grade your child is in, we hope this guide provides you with the important information that will help your family throughout your experience in Collier County Public Schools.
Have a phenomenal school year!
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WELCOME!MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Kamela Patton, Ph.D.
Welcome to Collier County Public Schools! CCPS is home to more than 48,000 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Our students attend 50 schools throughout the area, spanning from Naples, Everglades, Marco Island, and Immokalee.
This Parent Guide contains important information pertaining to your child’s education. You will find a variety of topics are included, such as how to register your child for school, academic calendars for the next two school years, transportation information, grade reporting, and more.
One of our District goals is to provide a pathway for every student with the hope that when they graduate, they will know what they want to do with their future. Included in this guide, you will find information on accelerated programs available for students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as many career and technical education opportunities.
Parent involvement is a big part of what makes CCPS so successful. The District has over 5,500 active volunteers. This guide provides information about how to become a school volunteer and other ways to get involved at your child’s school.
Stay connected with CCPS throughout the school year with the variety of communication tools available to parents. Download our mobile app, follow the District and your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter, and find any information you need on our website (www.collierschools.com).
No matter what grade your child is in, we hope this guide provides you with the important information that will help your family throughout your experience in Collier County Public Schools.
Have a phenomenal school year!
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Kelly LichterBoard Member (Term Expires: November 2018)Lely Elementary, Lely High, Manatee Elementary, Manatee Middle, Parkside Elementary,Shadowlawn Elementary, and Tommie Barfield Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Stephanie LucarelliBoard Vice Chair (Term Expires: November 2020)Barron Collier High, Naples Park Elementary, North Naples Middle, Osceola Elementary, Pelican Marsh Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle, and Veterans Memorial Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Erika DonaldsBoard Member (Term Expires: November 2018)Calusa Park Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, Golden Gate MIddle, Golden Gate High, Golden Terrace Elementary, Gulf Coast High, Laurel Oak Elementary, Mike Davis Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Vineyards Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Erick CarterBoard Member (Term Expires: November 2020)Alternative Schools, Avalon Elementary, East Naples Middle, Gulfview Middle, Lake Park Elementary, Naples High, Poinciana Elementary, Sea Gate Elementary, Lorenzo Walker Technical High, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Roy M. TerryBoard Chair (Term Expires: November 2018)Bethune Education Center, Big Cypress Elementary, Corkscrew Elementary, Corkscrew Middle, Cypress Palm Middle, Eden Park Elementary, Estates Elementary, Everglades City School, Highlands Elementary, Immokalee Middle, Immokalee High, Immokalee Technical College, Lake Trafford Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Palmetto Ridge High, Pinecrest Elementary, Sabal Palm Elementary, and Village Oaks Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
SCHOOL BOARDMEET YOUR DISTRICT
The Collier County School Board is vested by the Florida Constitution with the responsibility to operate, control, and supervise all free public schools within the District. The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools, who is the Secretary and Executive Officer of the School Board, and who administers the daily operations of the District. The Collier County School Board is composed of five members, elected at large, for staggered four-year terms. The Board exercises all powers and duties assigned by law, operating also under the regulation of the Florida Board of Education.
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Dr. Jory Westberry Board Member (Term Expires: November 2022)Lely Elementary, Lely High, Manatee Elementary, Manatee Middle, Parkside Elementary,Shadowlawn Elementary, and Tommie Barfield Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Stephanie LucarelliBoard Vice Chair (Term Expires: November 2020)Barron Collier High, Naples Park Elementary, North Naples Middle, Osceola Elementary, Pelican Marsh Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle, and Veterans Memorial Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Jen MitchellBoard Member (Term Expires: November 2022)Calusa Park Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, Golden Gate Middle, Golden Gate High, Golden Terrace Elementary, Gulf Coast High, Laurel Oak Elementary, Mike Davis Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Vineyards Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Erick CarterBoard Member (Term Expires: November 2020)Alternative Schools, Avalon Elementary, East Naples Middle, Gulfview Middle, Lake Park Elementary, Naples High, Poinciana Elementary, Sea Gate Elementary, Lorenzo Walker Technical High, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College
[email protected] 239.377.0485
Roy M. TerryBoard Chair (Term Expires: November 2022)Bethune Education Center, Big Cypress Elementary, Corkscrew Elementary, Corkscrew Middle, Cypress Palm Middle, Eden Park Elementary, Estates Elementary, Everglades City School, Highlands Elementary, Immokalee Middle, Immokalee High, Immokalee Technical College, Lake Trafford Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Palmetto Ridge High, Pinecrest Elementary, Sabal Palm Elementary, and Village Oaks Elementary
[email protected] 239.377.0485
SCHOOL BOARDMEET YOUR DISTRICT
The Collier County School Board is vested by the Florida Constitution with the responsibility to operate, control, and supervise all free public schools within the District. The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools, who is the Secretary and Executive Officer of the School Board, and who administers the daily operations of the District. The Collier County School Board is composed of five members, elected at large, for staggered four-year terms. The Board exercises all powers and duties assigned by law, operating also under the regulation of the Florida Board of Education.
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2017-2018ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDARBoard Approved on May 10, 2016 - Revised/Approved September 26, 2017 Due to Hurricane Irma
SYMBOLS
First Student Day
No School
Early Dismissal Day
7 - New Teachers Start9 - Teachers Start
16 - First Student Day 28 - Closed due to Flooding
4 - No School (Labor Day)7-19 - Emergency Closure
22 - No School (Teachers Return)25 - School in Session
29-30 - No CCPS Scheduled Events
16 - School in Session17 - School in Session26 - End of Quarter 1 27 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017
1 - Interim Period Ends8 - Distribution of Interim Reports
20-21 - Early Dismissal Days22-29 - No School (Winter Break)
10 - School in Session (Hurricane Make-Up Day)22-24 - No School (Fall Break)
1-2 - No School (Winter Break)3 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)4 - Students Return to School
15 - School in Session (MLK Day)15 - End of Quarter 224 - Distribution of Report Cards
14 - Early Dismissal Day 16 - Interim Period Ends 19 - School in Session (Presidents’ Day)23 - Distribution of Report Cards
NOVEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018
6 - Distribution of Report Cards27 - Interim Period Ends
9 - School in Session12-16 - No School (Spring Break)
29 - End of Quarter 330 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
4 - Distribution of Interim Reports25 - Early Dismissal and Graduation28 - No School (Memorial Day)30 - Early Dismissal Day31 - Early Dismissal Day
Last Student DayEnd of Quarter 4
1 - Last Teacher Day
MAY 2018APRIL 2018 JUNE 2018MARCH 2018
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2019-2020ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDARBoard Approved on February 6, 2018
SYMBOLS
First Student Day
No School
Early Dismissal Day
2 - New Teachers Start6 - Teachers Start
13 - First Student Day28 - Early Dismissal Day
2 - No School (Labor Day)
13 - Interim Period Ends19 - Secondary Publishing Interim Reports30 - No School
7 - 11 FTE Week 8 - No CCPS scheduled events after sundown 9 - No School, No CCPS scheduled events 16 - End of Quarter 117 - No School (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
18 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
24 - Distribution of Report Cards
2 - Distribution Interim Reports 20 - End of Quarter 2 23-31 - No School (Winter Break)
19- Interim Period Ends 25 - Hurricane Make-Up Day 26 - Hurricane Make-Up Day 27-29 - No School (Fall Break)
1 - No School (Winter Break)
6 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
7 - Students Return to School 13 - Distribution Report Cards20 - No School (MLK Day)
3 - 7 FTE Week 5 - Interim Period Ends12 - Distribution Interim Reports17 - No School (Presidents’ Day)
26 - Early Dismissal Day
JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019
NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019
JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020
MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020
10 - No School13 - No School24 - Interim Periord Ends30 - Secondary Publishing Interim Reports
6 - End of Quarter 3 9-13 - No School (Spring Break)
16 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
23 - Distribution Report Cards
25 - No School (Memorial Day)
29 - Early Dismissal and Graduation 3 - Early Dismissal Day
Last Student DayEnd of Quarter 4
4 - Last Teacher Day
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2018-2019
SYMBOLS
First Student Day
No School
Early Dismissal Day
Board Approved on February 7, 2017
ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR
6 - New Teachers Start8 - Teachers Start
15 - First Student Day31 - Early Dismissal Day (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
3 - No School (Labor Day)10 - No School18 - No CCPS Scheduled Events
After Sundown19 - No School (Teacher
Professional Learning Day)
12 - End of Quarter 115 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)16 - Early Dismissal (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
JULY 2018 AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018
JUNE 2019
OCTOBER 2018
7 - Hurricane Make-Up Day21 - End of Quarter 2
24-31 - No School (Winter Break)
21-23 - No School (Fall Break) 1 - No School (Winter Break)2 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)3 - Students Return to School
21 - No School (MLK Day)
12 - Early Dismissal Day (Teacher Professional Learning Day)18 - No School (Presidents’ Day)
NOVEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019
19 - No School22 - No School
7 - End of Quarter 38 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
11-15 - No School (Spring Break)
24 - Early Dismissal and Graduation27 - No School (Memorial Day)30 - Early Dismissal Day
Last Student DayEnd of Quarter 4
31 - Last Teacher Day
MARCH 2019 APRIL 2019 MAY 2019
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2020-2021Board Approved on February 5, 2019
ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
SYMBOLS
First Student Day
No School
Early Dismissal Day
3 - New Teachers Start5 - Teachers Start
12 - First Student Day
7 - No School (Labor Day)
4 - HS only Interim Periord Ends18 - No School (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
18 - No CCPS Scheduled Events After Sundown
21 - MS/HS only Online Interim Distribution 28 - No School
5 - 9 FTE Week15 - End of Quarter 116 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
26 - Distribution of Report Cards28 - Early Dismissal
JULY 2020
JUNE 2021
AUGUST 2020
MAY 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
18 - End of Quarter 2 18 - Early Dismissal21-31 - No School (Winter Break)
16 - Interim Periord Ends23-24 - Hurricane Make-Up Day25-27 - No School (Fall Break) 30 - Distribution of Interims
1-4 - No School (Winter Break)4 - No School (Teacher Plan Day)
18 - No School (MLK Day)
8 - Interim Period Ends 8 - 12 FTE Week15 - No School (Presidents’ Day)16 - Distribution of Interims25 - Early Dismissal Day
APRIL 2021
OCTOBER 2020
2 - No School 5 - No School21 - Early Dismissal26 - MS/HS only Interim Periord Ends
12 - End of Quarter 315-19 - No School (Spring Break) 22 - No School (Teacher Plan Day) 26 - No CCPS Scheduled Events After Sundown
29 - Distribution of Report Cards
3 - MS/HS only Online Interim Distrbution28 - Early Dismissal and Graduation31 - No School (Memorial Day)
2 - Early Dismissal Day Last Student DayEnd of Quarter 4
3 - Last Teacher Day
MARCH 2021
DECEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021
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DEPARTMENTSDISTRICT DIRECTORY
School Board Office (239) 377-0485
Transportation (239) 377-0600
Superintendent’s Office (239) 377-0001
Late Bus / Lost and FoundZone 1 (South Naples/Marco) (239) 377-1021Zone 2 (Golden Gate City) (239) 377-1022Zone 3 (North Naples) (239) 377-1023Zone 4 (Estates) (239) 377-1024Zone 5 (North Central) (239) 377-1025Zone 6 (East Naples) (239) 377-1026Zone 7 (Immokalee) (239) 377-1027
Attendance and Discipline (239) 377-0540Student Registration (239) 377-0547Zoning and School Choice (239) 377-0540
Advanced Studies and Gifted Learners (239) 377-0102Career and Technical Education (239) 377-0333Charter Schools (239) 377-0965Counseling (K-8) (239) 377-0517Counseling (9-12) (239) 377-0515English Language Learners (ELL) (239) 377-0085Exceptional Student Education (239) 377-0108Fine Arts (239) 377-0104Head Start/VPK (239) 377-0590Health Services (239) 377-0514Instructional Materials (239) 377-0103Literacy (239) 377-0099Math (239) 377-9268Psychological Services (239) 377-0508Science (239) 377-0096Social Studies (239) 377-0096STEAM Resources (239) 377-0016Testing (239) 377-0008World Languages (239) 377-0131
Nutrition Services (239) 377-0280
Technology (239) 377-0410
Curriculum and Instruction (239) 377-0201
Human Resources (239) 377-0335
Communications (239) 377-0180
Student Relations (239) 377-0540
Interscholastic Athletics (239) 377-0023
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DEPARTMENTSDISTRICT DIRECTORY
School Board Office (239) 377-0485
Transportation (239) 377-0600
Superintendent’s Office (239) 377-0001
Late Bus / Lost and FoundZone 1 (South Naples/Marco) (239) 377-1021Zone 2 (Golden Gate City) (239) 377-1022Zone 3 (North Naples) (239) 377-1023Zone 4 (Estates) (239) 377-1024Zone 5 (North Central) (239) 377-1025Zone 6 (East Naples) (239) 377-1026Zone 7 (Immokalee) (239) 377-1027
Attendance and Discipline (239) 377-0540Student Registration (239) 377-0547Zoning and School Choice (239) 377-0540
Advanced Studies and Gifted Learners (239) 377-0102Career and Technical Education (239) 377-0201Charter Schools (239) 377-0088Counseling (K-8) (239) 377-0517Counseling (9-12) (239) 377-0515English Language Learners (ELL) (239) 377-0131Exceptional Student Education (239) 377-0108Fine Arts (239) 377-0102Head Start/VPK (239) 377-7882Health Services (239) 377-0110Instructional Materials (239) 377-0103Literacy (239) 377-0099Math (239) 377-0137Psychological Services (239) 377-0521Science (239) 377-0124Social Studies (239) 377-0107STEAM Resources (239) 377-0429Testing (239) 377-0008World Languages (239) 377-0131
Nutrition Services (239) 377-0280
Technology (239) 377-0410
Curriculum and Instruction (239) 377-0082
Human Resources (239) 377-0335
Communications (239) 377-0180
Student Relations (239) 377-0540
School Operations (239) 377-0111
Interscholastic Athletics (239) 377-0023
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SCHOOLSDISTRICT DIRECTORY
K-12 SCHOOLEverglades City School (EVG) (p: 377-9800 -- @Team_EVG)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSAvalon (AVE) (p: 377-6200 -- @AVEDragonStrong)
Big Cypress (BCE) (p: 377-6300 -- @BCEBobcat)
Calusa Park (CPE) (p: 377-6400 -- @BlackBearsRoar)
Corkscrew (CES) (p: 377-6500 -- @CESCorkyBear)
Eden Park (EPE) (p: 377-9200 -- @EPEBobcats)
Estates (EES) (p: 377-6600 -- @EESPanthers)
Golden Gate (GGE) (p: 377-6900 -- @GGESeaguls)
Golden Terrace (GTE) (p: 377-7000 -- @GTEToucans)
Highlands (HLE) (p: 377-7100 -- @HLELeaderInMe)
Lake Park (LPE) (p: 377-7200 -- @LPEPanthers)
Lake Trafford (LTE) (p: 377-7300 -- @LearningatLTE)
Laurel Oak (LOE) (p: 377-7400 -- @LaurelOakElem)
Lely (LES) (p: 377-7500 -- @LelyLionsRoar)
Manatee (MES) (p: 377-7600 -- @ManateeCCPS)
Mike Davis (MDE) (p: 377-9000 -- @MDE_Stars)
Naples Park (NPE) (p: 377-7700 -- @NPESharks)
Osceola (OES) (p: 377-7800 -- @OESChiefs)
Palmetto (PLE) (p: 377-9100 -- @PLEGators)
Parkside (PSE) (p: 377-8900 -- @ParksideProud)
Pelican Marsh (PME) (p: 377-7900 -- @PMEPelicans)
Pinecrest (PCR) (p: 377-8000 -- @PinecrestSOARS)
Poinciana (PES) (p: 377-8100 -- @PoincianaCCPS)
Sabal Palm (SPE) (p: 377-8200 -- @SPEHawksNaples)
Sea Gate (SGE) (p: 377-8300 -- @SeaGateES)
Shadowlawn (SLE) (p: 377-8400 -- @SLESeahawks)
Tommie Barfield (TBE) (p: 377-8500 -- @TommieBarfield)
Veterans Memorial (VME) (p: 377-8800 -- @VMEPatriots)
Village Oaks (VOE) (p: 377-8600 -- @VOEPanthers)
Vineyards (VES) (p: 377-8700 -- @VineyardsVipers)
MIDDLE SCHOOLSCorkscrew (CMS) (p: 377-3400 -- @CorkscrewMiddle)
Cypress Palm (CPM) (p: 377-5200 -- @CypressPalm)
East Naples (ENM) (p: 377-3600 -- @ENMGators)
Golden Gate (GGM) (p: 377-3800 -- @GGM_SOARS)
Gulfview (GVM) (p: 377-4000 -- @GulfviewMiddle)
Immokalee (IMS) (p: 377-4200 -- @IMS_Indians)
Manatee (MMS) (p: 377-4400 -- @MMSROARS)
North Naples (NNM) (p: 377-4600 -- @NNMSWildcats)
Oakridge (OMS) (p: 377-4800 -- @OMS_Bulldogs)
Pine Ridge (PRM) (p: 377-5000 -- @PRMPanthers)
HIGH SCHOOLSBarron Collier (BCH) (p: 377-1200 -- @BarronCollier)
Golden Gate (GGH) (p: 377-1600 -- @GGHS_Titans)
Gulf Coast (GCH) (p: 377-1400 -- @GCSharks)
Immokalee (IHS) (p: 377-1800 -- @Indians_IHS)
Lely (LHS) (p: 377-2000 -- @WeAreLely)
Lorenzo Walker (LWTH) (p: 377-3300 -- @LWTHSMustangs)
Naples (NHS) (p: 377-2200 -- @NaplesHS)
Palmetto Ridge (PRH) (p: 377-2400 -- @PalmettoRidgeHS)
CHARTER SCHOOLSCollier Charter Academy (CCA) (p: 413-9380)
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South (GCC) (p: 784-1539)
Immokalee Community School (ICS) (p: 867-3223)
Marco Island Academy (MIA) (p: 393-5133)
Marco Island Charter Middle (MCM) (p: 377-3200)
Mason Classical Academy (MCA) (p: 227-2838)
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMSAlternative School (ALT) (p: 377-1060)
TECHNICAL COLLEGESImmokalee Technical College (iTECH) (p: 377-9900 -- @iTECH_College)
Lorenzo Walker Technical College (LWTC) (p: 377-0900 -- @LWTechCollege)
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SCHOOLSDISTRICT DIRECTORY
K-12 SCHOOLEverglades City School (EVG) (p: 377-9800 -- @Team_EVG)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSAvalon (AVE) (p: 377-6200 -- @AVEDragonStrong)
Big Cypress (BCE) (p: 377-6300 -- @BCEBobcat)
Calusa Park (CPE) (p: 377-6400 -- @BlackBearsRoar)
Corkscrew (CES) (p: 377-6500 -- @CESCorkyBear)
Eden Park (EPE) (p: 377-9200 -- @EPEBobcats)
Estates (EES) (p: 377-6600 -- @EESPanthers)
Golden Gate (GGE) (p: 377-6900 -- @GGESeaguls)
Golden Terrace (GTE) (p: 377-7000 -- @GTEToucans)
Highlands (HLE) (p: 377-7100 -- @HLELeaderInMe)
Lake Park (LPE) (p: 377-7200 -- @LPEPanthers)
Lake Trafford (LTE) (p: 377-7300 -- @LearningatLTE)
Laurel Oak (LOE) (p: 377-7400 -- @LaurelOakElem)
Lely (LES) (p: 377-7500 -- @LelyLionsRoar)
Manatee (MES) (p: 377-7600 -- @ManateeCCPS)
Mike Davis (MDE) (p: 377-9000 -- @MDE_Stars)
Naples Park (NPE) (p: 377-7700 -- @NPESharks)
Osceola (OES) (p: 377-7800 -- @OESChiefs)
Palmetto (PLE) (p: 377-9100 -- @PLEGators)
Parkside (PSE) (p: 377-8900 -- @ParksideProud)
Pelican Marsh (PME) (p: 377-7900 -- @PMEPelicans)
Pinecrest (PCR) (p: 377-8000 -- @PinecrestSOARS)
Poinciana (PES) (p: 377-8100 -- @PoincianaCCPS)
Sabal Palm (SPE) (p: 377-8200 -- @SPEHawksNaples)
Sea Gate (SGE) (p: 377-8300 -- @SeaGateES)
Shadowlawn (SLE) (p: 377-8400 -- @SLESeahawks)
Tommie Barfield (TBE) (p: 377-8500 -- @TommieBarfield)
Veterans Memorial (VME) (p: 377-8800 -- @VMEPatriots)
Village Oaks (VOE) (p: 377-8600 -- @VOEPanthers)
Vineyards (VES) (p: 377-8700 -- @VineyardsVipers)
MIDDLE SCHOOLSCorkscrew (CMS) (p: 377-3400 -- @CorkscrewMiddle)
Cypress Palm (CPM) (p: 377-5200 -- @CypressPalm)
East Naples (ENM) (p: 377-3600 -- @ENMGators)
Golden Gate (GGM) (p: 377-3800 -- @GGM_SOARS)
Gulfview (GVM) (p: 377-4000 -- @GulfviewMiddle)
Immokalee (IMS) (p: 377-4200 -- @IMS_Indians)
Manatee (MMS) (p: 377-4400 -- @MMSROARS)
North Naples (NNM) (p: 377-4600 -- @NNMSWildcats)
Oakridge (OMS) (p: 377-4800 -- @OMS_Bulldogs)
Pine Ridge (PRM) (p: 377-5000 -- @PRMPanthers)
HIGH SCHOOLSBarron Collier (BCH) (p: 377-1200 -- @BarronCollier)
Golden Gate (GGH) (p: 377-1600 -- @GGHS_Titans)
Gulf Coast (GCH) (p: 377-1400 -- @GCSharks)
Immokalee (IHS) (p: 377-1800 -- @Indians_IHS)
Lely (LHS) (p: 377-2000 -- @WeAreLely)
Lorenzo Walker (LWTH) (p: 377-3300 -- @LWTHSMustangs)
Naples (NHS) (p: 377-2200 -- @NaplesHS)
Palmetto Ridge (PRH) (p: 377-2400 -- @PalmettoRidgeHS)
CHARTER SCHOOLSBridgePrep Academy (BPA) (p: 677-4211)
Collier Charter Academy (CCA) (p: 413-9380)
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South (GCC) (p: 784-1539)
Immokalee Community School (ICS) (p: 867-3223)
Marco Island Academy (MIA) (p: 393-5133)
Marco Island Charter Middle (MCM) (p: 377-3200)
Mason Classical Academy (MCA) (p: 227-2838)
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMSAlternative School (ALT) (p: 377-1060)
TECHNICAL COLLEGESImmokalee Technical College (iTECH) (p: 377-9900 -- @iTECH_College)
Lorenzo Walker Technical College (LWTC) (p: 377-0900 -- @LWTechCollege)
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CONNECTWITH CCPS
KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATEDIt is critically important for parents to keep their contact information updated in order to receive important District and school news, especially in the case of an emergency. The District has provided an easy way for parents to update their information through the CCPS Parent Portal on the District website.
NOTE: Emergency information will be sent through phone calls, text messages, and email regardless of preferred communication method. In an emergency, text message charges may apply from your mobile provider even if you opted-out of receiving text.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE AND ON-THE-GOCollier County Public Schools is your FIRST source of information for District and school news, and when severe weather or an emergency impacts school operations.
• Verify or update your phone number and email address• Opt-in to receive text messages from the District (text message charges may apply)• Select your preferred method of receiving information from the District• Complete your student’s Media Release and Directory Information forms• Complete your student’s Emergency Contact Card• Complete the Student Code of Conduct form• Authorize your student’s use of Edmodo and Educational Social Media
Visit www.collierschools.com/portal today!
District and School Websiteswww.collierschools.comVisit the District website and your school’s webpage for announcements, news, calendars, curriculum information, and more
Social Media Get up-to-the-minute District and school news and the latest CCPS Success stories by following the District and your school(s) on social media.
• Follow the District @collierschools on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Follow your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter (see school directory on page 9 for school Twitter usernames)
CCPS AppDownload the free CCPS App for your iPhone or Android device.
• Follow the school(s) of your choice• Be the first to know about school closures and openings and urgent
school news with app notifications• Access lunch and breakfast menus, calendar of events, bus schedules,
scholarship information, sports schedules and scores, news, and more
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CONNECTWITH CCPS
KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATEDIt is critically important for parents to keep their contact information updated in order to receive important District and school news, especially in the case of an emergency. The District has provided an easy way for parents to update their information through the CCPS Parent Portal on the District website.
NOTE: Emergency information will be sent through phone calls, text messages, and email regardless of preferred communication method. In an emergency, text message charges may apply from your mobile provider even if you opted-out of receiving text.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE AND ON-THE-GOCollier County Public Schools is your FIRST source of information for District and school news, and when severe weather or an emergency impacts school operations.
• Verify or update your phone number and email address• Opt-in to receive text messages from the District (text message charges may apply)• Select your preferred method of receiving information from the District• Complete your student’s Media Release and Directory Information forms• Complete the Student Code of Conduct form• Authorize your student’s use of Educational Social Media
Visit www.collierschools.com/portal today!
District and School Websiteswww.collierschools.comVisit the District website and your school’s webpage for announcements, news, calendars, curriculum information, and more
Social Media Get up-to-the-minute District and school news and the latest CCPS Success stories by following the District and your school(s) on social media.
• Follow the District @collierschools on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Follow your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter (see school directory on page 9 for school Twitter usernames)
CCPS AppDownload the free CCPS App for your iPhone or Android device.
• Follow the school(s) of your choice• Be the first to know about school closures and openings and urgent
school news with app notifications• Access lunch and breakfast menus, calendar of events, bus schedules,
scholarship information, sports schedules and scores, news, and more
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GET INVOLVED WITH CCPS
VOLUNTEERING AT SCHOOLThe contributions of the District volunteers are a vital and important part of the total instructional effort. District volunteers make important contributions which assist in achieving the District’s mission. Volunteers play an essential role in providing a quality education for all students.
It is the District’s goal to provide a safe environment for students and staff while encouraging parents, guardians, community members, students and others to work as school volunteers. In order to achieve this, volunteers shall be screened based on: (1) the level of direct contact they may have with students and (2) the types of duties they may perform. Outside agencies that provide volunteers who work with District students are required to screen their volunteers at a level consistent with this policy and provide evidence of insurance pursuant to Board policy and/or practices.
For more information on volunteering at your child’s school, please contact the school principal or visit www.collierschools.com/volunteer.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS (PTA/PTO)Most schools have parent-teacher groups which support additional activities for students and schools. The majority of these support groups are Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs). Please contact your child’s school principal for more information.
SUPERINTENDENT’S DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SDAC)The SDAC meets quarterly via video conference from each comprehensive high school. The SDAC is comprised of parents and District and school staff and has a varying agenda highlighting current relevant topics. Please contact your principal for further information.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)Each Collier County Public School invites parents to get involved. One of the ways parents can get involved is through the School Advisory Council (SAC). This council is a group that brings members of representative groups together to assist with developing a school improvement plan and providing input on distribution of applicable funds. Each school must have a SAC that is ethnically, racially, and economically representative of its community. Members of the SAC are selected according to procedures established by the school and school board in compliance with the requirements of state statutes. Each SAC is composed of the principal and representatives of the following groups: teachers, education support employees, parents, community members, and in some cases, students. High schools and technical colleges must have students on SACs. Student membership on middle school SACs is optional. Teachers, education support employees, students, and parents are elected to the SAC by their peer groups. Community members are selected by the principal.
If parents are interested in participating on the School Advisory Council, they should contact their child’s school. Parents may contact a classroom teacher, the school counselor, SAC Chair, or an administrator at the school to express interest.
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GET INVOLVED WITH CCPS
VOLUNTEERING AT SCHOOLThe contributions of the District volunteers are a vital and important part of the total instructional effort. Volunteers play an essential role in providing a quality education for all students.
It is the District’s goal to provide a safe environment for students and staff while encouraging parents, guardians, community members, students and others to work as school volunteers. In order to achieve this, volunteers shall be screened based on: (1) the level of direct contact they may have with students and (2) the types of duties they may perform. Outside agencies that provide volunteers who work with District students are required to screen their volunteers at a level consistent with this procedure and provide evidence of insurance pursuant to Board policy and/or practices.
For more information on volunteering at your child’s school, please contact the school principal or visit www.collierschools.com/volunteer.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS (PTA/PTO)most schools have parent-teacher groups which support additional activities for students and schools. The majority of these support groups are Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), or Booster Clubs. Please contact your child’s school principal for more information.
SUPERINTENDENT’S DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SDAC)The SDAC meets quarterly via video conference from each comprehensive high school. The SDAC is comprised of parents and District and school staff and has a varying agenda highlighting current relevant topics. Please contact your principal for further information.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)Each Collier County Public School invites parents to get involved. One of the ways parents can get involved is through the School Advisory Council (SAC). This council is a group that brings members of representative groups together to assist with developing a school improvement plan and providing input on distribution of applicable funds. Each school must have a SAC that is ethnically, racially, and economically representative of its community. Members of the SAC are selected according to procedures established by the school and school board in compliance with the requirements of state statutes. Each SAC is composed of the principal and representatives of the following groups: teachers, education support employees, parents, community members, and in some cases, students. High schools and technical colleges must have students on SACs. Student membership on middle school SACs is optional. Teachers, education support employees, students, and parents are elected to the SAC by their peer groups. Community members are selected by the principal.
If parents are interested in participating on the School Advisory Council, they should contact their child’s school. Parents may contact a classroom teacher, the school counselor, SAC Chair, or an administrator at the school to express interest.
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All of the documents below are necessary for the centralized registration process at either the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Administrative Center (Naples), Immokalee Technical College (iTECH- Immokalee), or Everglades City School:
IMMUNIZATIONSFlorida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering and attending Florida schools must present proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption. No student may attend school without proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption.
Parents must present a DH 680 Form which is the only document schools accept as proof of immunization. Parents must obtain the standard approved Florida Department of Health form from a physician or the local Health Department before a student may be enrolled. The Florida Department of Health, Collier County, provides required immunizations free of charge. The Certificate of Exemption for Immunizations for religious reasons is only granted by the Florida Department of Health, Collier County.
Information about current immunization requirements can be found on the District’s website at www.collierschools.com/page/8115.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONSFlorida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering a Florida public school for the first time present a certificate of physical examination completed in the U.S. within twelve (12) months of the child’s first day of school. It is recommended that the Florida DH 3040 form is to be used to document a physical examination. However, any record may be used that includes the elements contained in the form DH 3040.
Parent/Legal Guardian Photo ID Parent/legal guardian who registers a student must present valid photo ID at time of registration Provide ONE (1) of the following:
Provide TWO (2) of the following:
• Current Collier County Homestead Exemption Card (considered family’s primary residence)
• Current Collier County Property Tax Notice (may require additional verification)
• Home Purchase Contract in Collier County, specified closing date (copy of the deed to be provided within 30 days of closing date)
• Copy of a Collier County Manifestation of Domicile filed by parent• A current rental or lease agreement
• High School (grades 9-12) - official transcript from previous school (official/sealed preferred)
• Middle School (grades 6-8) - official transcript from previous school (official/sealed preferred)
• Elementary School (grades Kindergarten-5) - final/last report card and/or a copy of withdrawal form
• 1st Grade Placement - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires proof of satisfactory completion of Kindergarten
• Current Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification card • Automobile insurance (last two statements)• Current electric billing statement, water bill, cable bill, or
land line phone bill (last two statements)
*New residents must provide confirmation of set up of services for two (2) utilities with name and address, then two (2) months of bills must be submitted to the school within 30 days.
Proof of Address
Report Cards/Records (from previous school)
Copy of IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Physical Examination The physical exam must have been completed in the U.S. within 12 months of the child’s first day of school in Collier County
Social Security Card (if available)
Proof of Custody (if applicable)Court documentation is required if parental names/legal custody differs from the birth certificate
Florida Immunization Form Immunization record must be on Florida Form DH 680. Contact the Collier County Health Department for information about transferring current record to the Florida form
Naples: 3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H (239) 252-8595Immokalee: 419 North 1st Street (239) 252-7300
NOTE: When living with someone else, please contact Student Relations for further clarification at (239) 377-0547
Official Birth Certificate (or Passport) Birth certificate must have official seal from state/country where it was issues. Kindergarten - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires a child be five (5) years old on or before September 1st of the year they begin school.
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All of the documents below are necessary for the centralized registration process at either the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Administrative Center (Naples), Immokalee Technical College (iTECH- Immokalee), or Everglades City School:
IMMUNIZATIONSFlorida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering and attending Florida schools must present proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption. No student may attend school without proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption.
Parents must present a DH 680 Form which is the only document schools accept as proof of immunization. Parents must obtain the standard approved Florida Department of Health form from a physician or the local Health Department before a student may be enrolled. The Florida Department of Health, Collier County, provides required immunizations free of charge. The Certificate of Exemption for Immunizations for religious reasons is only granted by the Florida Department of Health, Collier County.
Information about current immunization requirements can be found on the District’s website at www.collierschools.com/page/8115.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONSFlorida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering a Florida public school for the first time present a certificate of physical examination completed in the U.S. within twelve (12) months of the child’s first day of school. It is recommended that the Florida DH 3040 form is to be used to document a physical examination. However, any record may be used that includes the elements contained in the form DH 3040.
Parent/Legal Guardian Photo ID Parent/legal guardian who registers a student must present valid photo ID at time of registration Provide ONE (1) of the following:
Provide TWO (2) of the following:
• Current Collier County Homestead Exemption Card (considered family’s primary residence)
• Current Collier County Property Tax Notice (may require additional verfication)
• Home Purchase Contract in Collier County, specificed closing date (copy of the deed to be provided within 30 days of closing date)
• Copy of a Collier County Manifestation of Domicile filed by parent• A current rental or lease agreement
• High School (grades 9-12) - official transcript from previous school (official/sealed preferred)
• Middle School (grades 6-8) - official transcript from previous school (official/sealed preferred)
• Elementary School (grades Kindergarten-5) - final/last report card and/or a copy of withdrawal form
• 1st Grade Placement - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires proof of satisfactory completion of Kindergarten
• Current Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification card • Automobile insurance (last two statements)• Current electric billing statement, water bill, cable bill, or
landline phone bill (last two statements)
*New residents must provide confirmation of set up of services for two (2) utilities with name and address, then two (2) months of bills must be submitted to the school within 30 days.
Proof of Address
Report Cards/Records (from previous school)
Copy of IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Physical Examination The physical exam must have been completed in the U.S. within 12 months of the child’s first day of school in Collier County
Social Security Card (if available)
Proof of Custody (if applicable)Court documentation is required if parental names/legal custody differs from the birth certificate
Florida Immunization Form Immunization record must be on Florida Form DH 680. Contact the Collier County Health Department for information about transferring current record to the Florida form
Naples: 3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H (239) 252-8595Immokalee: 419 North 1st Street (239) 252-7300
NOTE: When living with someone else, please contact Student Relations for further clarification at (239) 377-0547
Official Birth Certificate (or Passport) Birth certificate must have official seal from state/country where it was issues. Kindergarten - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires a child be five (5) years old on or before September 1st of the year they begin school.
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PARENTAL CHOICE
SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)Each parent or guardian of students entering Collier County Public Schools will complete either the English, English/Spanish or English/Haitian-Creole version of the Student Registration Form. The home language survey section of this form asks the three questions concerning the home, first, and primary language of the student as stipulated by the Multicultural Education, Training and Advocacy, Inc. (META) Consent Decree:
• Is a language other than English used in the home?• Did the student have a first language other than English?• Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English?
When the parent responds “Yes” to one of three survey questions, the student must be further assessed by the ELL contact for ELL services upon entering school. At this time, when feasible, parents must be provided with assistance in the home language to explain the program.
The District School Board of Collier County utilizes various tools to assess students’ English proficiency. These tools assess the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and provide information needed for the appropriate placement within five levels of English proficiency in the mainstream classroom.
ELL students are entitled to equal access to all categorical, educational programs including, but not limited to, gifted and other Exceptional Education services. If you think your child has a disability which keeps him/her from learning in a regular classroom, you may request for your child to be tested for exceptional education. The District ensures that refugees and foreign-born children are provided free, equal and unhindered access to appropriate public education.
1OUT-OF-ZONEOut-of-Zone requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians with documented needs or hardships as listed in Board Policy 5120.
• Priority window is January 10 through February 15• Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions• Transportation is not provided by the District• Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice
2SCHOOL CHOICESchool Choice requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians exercising Choice without respect to or limitations upon their reasons
• Priority window is January 10 through February 15• Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions• Transportation is not provided by the District• With the exception of students who are enrolling in the District for the first time, no School Choice application will be approved for the current school year.• Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
PARENTAL CHOICE
SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)Each parent or guardian of students entering Collier County Public Schools will complete either the English, English/Spanish or English/Haitian-Creole version of the Student Registration Form. The home language survey section of this form asks the three questions concerning the home, first, and primary language of the student as stipulated by the Multicultural Education, Training and Advocacy, Inc. (META) Consent Decree:
• Is a language other than English used in the home?• Did the student have a first language other than English?• Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English?
When the parent responds “Yes” to one of three survey questions, the student must be further assessed by the ELL contact for ELL services upon entering school. At this time, when feasible, parents must be provided with assistance in the home language to explain the program.
The District School Board of Collier County utilizes various tools to assess students’ English proficiency. These tools assess the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and provide information needed for the appropriate placement within five levels of English proficiency in the mainstream classroom.
ELL students are entitled to equal access to all categorical, educational programs including, but not limited to, gifted and other Exceptional Education services. If you think your child has a disability which keeps him/her from learning in a regular classroom, you may request for your child to be tested for exceptional education. The District ensures that refugees and foreign-born children are provided free, equal and unhindered access to appropriate public education.
1OUT-OF-ZONEOut-of-Zone requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians with documented needs or hardships as listed in Board Policy 5120.
• Priority window is January 10 through February 15• Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions• Transportation is not provided by the District• Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice
2SCHOOL CHOICESchool Choice requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians exercising Choice without respect to or limitations upon their reasons
• Priority window is January 10 through February 15• Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions• Transportation is not provided by the District• With the exception of students who are enrolling in the District for the first time, no School Choice application will be approved for the current school year.• Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice
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3MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMcKay Scholarship requests are for parents or legal guardians of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.
• Parents or legal guardians must first apply online through the state to obtain eligibility confirmation at www.floridaschoolchoice.org• Once eligibility is confirmed from the state, parents or legal guardians can then apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice to request a public school transfer• Applications are accepted throughout the school year• Approvals are not subject to capacity restrictions• Transportation is not provided by the District
4HOME EDUCATIONPer Florida statute, parents have the right to provide home education for their children. Parents must enroll for home education, keep a portfolio, submit an annual evaluation and terminate home-school education through the District School Board of Collier County.
For further information, contact (239) 377-0522 or visit www.collierschools.com/homeeducation.
5CHARTER SCHOOLSCharter schools are independent public schools operated by a non-profit organization. They hire their own teachers, design their own academic program, and control their own finances. They have their own governing board that makes decisions for the school. All charter schools must provide a curriculum that meets the Florida Standards. These schools must also hire certified teachers. In Florida, charter schools are accountable to the school district in which they reside for student academic performance and fiscal management, but they are not managed by the District.
Parents interested in information about a charter school may visit www.collierschools.com/charterschools.
6VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (VIP)Virtual Instruction Program provides eligible students with a high-quality, full time or part time, 180-day online instruction in grades K-12. All instructors are Florida certified teachers and are employed by the approved, contracted content providers.
For more information, please visit www.collierschools.com/Page/7295.
2017-18 Contracted VIP Providers• Edgenuity (grades 6-12)• K-12 Florida LLC (grades K-12)• Florida Virtual School (FLVS) (grades K-12)• Pasco eSchool (grades K-5)
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3MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMcKay Scholarship requests are for parents or legal guardians of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.
• Parents or legal guardians must first apply online through the state to obtain eligibility confirmation at www.floridaschoolchoice.org• Once eligibility is confirmed from the state, parents or legal guardians can then apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice to request a public school transfer• Applications are accepted throughout the school year• Transportation is not provided by the District• Attendance at another public school within the district that provides the services identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan (not subject to capacity restrictions)• Attendance at an eligible public school in an adjacent district that has space and provides the services identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan (subject to capacity restrictions)
4HOME EDUCATION PROGRAMPer Florida statute, parents have the right to provide a home education program for their children. Parents must enroll for the home education program, keep a portfolio, submit an annual evaluation and terminate home education program through the District School Board of Collier County.
For further information, contact (239) 377-0522 or visit www.collierschools.com/homeeducation.
5CHARTER SCHOOLSCharter schools are independent public schools operated by a non-profit organization. They hire their own teachers, design their own academic program, and control their own finances. They have their own governing board that makes decisions for the school. All charter schools must provide a curriculum that meets the Florida Standards. These schools must also hire certified teachers. In Florida, charter schools are accountable to the school district in which they reside for student academic performance and fiscal management, but they are not managed by the District.
Parents interested in information about a charter school may visit www.collierschools.com/charterschools.
6VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (VIP)Virtual Instruction Program provides eligible students with a high-quality, full time or part time, 180-day online instruction in grades K-12. All instructors are Florida certified teachers and are employed by the approved, contracted content providers.
For more information, please visit www.collierschools.com/Page/7295.
2019-20 Contracted VIP Providers• Edgenuity (grades 6-12)• K-12 Florida LLC (grades K-12)• Florida Virtual School (FLVS) (grades K-12)• Pasco eSchool (grades K-5)
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Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, or VPK, is a free half-day program for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1st residing in Florida. The VPK programs offered by Collier County Public Schools provide:
• Highly-qualified and Florida certified teachers• Age-appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills• Staff to child ratio is 1 to 11 or lower
HALF-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTIONAvailable at Sabal Palm Elementary School only.
FULL-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTIONCCPS offers a full day VPK program at several sites. This includes a parent-pay extension to the half-day program. Please call for information and pricing.
• Limited spaces available• Early registration recommended
For additional information regarding available pre-K programming for your child, please contact the Early Learning Department at (239) 377-0092, or email [email protected].
VPK is also available through private providers. For more information, please contact(239) 935-6100 or visit www.elcofswfl.org.
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Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, or VPK, is a free half-day program for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1st residing in Florida. The VPK programs offered by Collier County Public Schools provide:
• Highly-qualified and Florida certified teachers• Age-appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills• Staff to child ratio is 1 to 11 or lower
Collier County Public Schools Head Start Pre-K is for children who are 4 years old by September 1st, and whose families meet income guidelines. The day is funded by both the state (VPK) and the federally-funded Head Start programs at the following Collier County Public Schools: Avalon, Corkscrew, Calusa Park, Eden Park, Everglades, Golden Gate, Golden Terrace, Lake Trafford, Lely, Manatee, Naples Park, Parkside, Sabal Palm, Vineyards, and Village Oaks Elementary Schools.
The Head Start program offers educational, nutritional, medical, dental, social/emotional, and other services through strong partnerships that promote success through school readiness and family strengthening. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.
The goal of the Head Start program is to prepare children for Kindergarten. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities that help them grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Head Start recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. Parents are encouraged to be involved in Head Start activities and committees. Staff work with parents as partners to help children progress and to support the family in meeting its goals.
REGISTRATION INFORMATIONParents should call (239) 377-0590 to find out if they qualify for this program. Please have your income information available when you call.
HALF-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTIONAvailable at Poinciana, Pinecrest, and Shadowlawn, and Sabal Palm Elementary School only.
FULL-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTIONCCPS offers a full day VPK program at several sites. This includes a parent-pay extension to the half-day program. Please call for information and pricing.
• Limited spaces available• Early registration recommended
For additional information regarding available Pre-K programming for your child, please contact the Early Learning Department at (239) 377-0590, or email [email protected].
VPK is also available through private providers. For more information, please contact(239) 935-6100 or visit www.elcofswfl.org.
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ELIGIBILITYStudents who live two (2) miles or more from their assigned school are eligible for school bus transportation. Students shall board the school bus at the nearest designated bus stop. Students will be assigned one school bus stop based on their official/legal home of record. Students who ride the school bus must obey the driver at all times and follow the posted rules for riding the school bus. Out-of-zone students are not authorized for school bus transportation.
WheresTheBus™ SCHOOL BUS TRACKING APPEliminate the stress of missing the bus with Collier County Public Schools’ new WheresTheBus™ app! Using GPS technology, this app will show you and your child how many more miles your bus is from the bus stop. Signing up is free and the app is secure with all parent and guardian information checked and verified. Visit www.WheresTheBus.com to sign up and receive instructions for downloading the mobile app.
School buses, by far, are the safest vehicles on the road, with a safety record that is better than any other form of ground transportation. School buses are designed and constructed with more safety features than any other vehicle.
CCPS’ transportation department transports 20,000 students each school day on 379 school buses, driving more than 5,182,738 miles each year. The yellow school bus is the most recognizable school icon in America. Transportation professionals are dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and consistent school bus service for Collier students.
* Students and parents are responsible for safe and proper behavior going to and from the stop and while waiting for the bus. * Students must stand off the roadway while waiting * Students must respect other people’s property. * Students must not push, shove, or engage in horseplay. * Parents should supervise children at the stop if possible. * Students must arrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time. * Students must wait for and get off the bus only at approved stop locations.
Visit www.collierschools.com/transportation or contact the Transportation Department at (239) 377-0600 for any questions or concerns.
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Healthy breakfasts and lunches are available to students at school every school day. Breakfast is available at school for all students at no charge. Lunch is available at no charge for students with approved meal applications. Families are encouraged to apply for meal benefits as their meal application from last year expires September 28, 2017.
To apply, you need to complete the form provided at the beginning of the school year and return it to your child’s school or apply online at: freereduced.collierschools.com/lfserver/ENG.
For more information about Nutrition Services, contact (239) 377-0294 orvisit www.collierschools.com/nutrition.
NUTRITION SERVICES
Breakfast is free for all studentsLunch Prices for 2017-2018$2.00 - elementary (grades K-5)$2.25 - secondary (grades 6-12)
PRE-PAYMENTSPre-payments allow students to move quicker throughout the meal lines because there is no cash handling. Funds are deposited into your child’s account and available to your child when purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. Meals will only be deducted when the student uses his or her account. If you are experiencing problems with PayPams, log-in at www.paypams.com. and click on the “Contact” button.
PAYPAMS Online Pre-Payment SystemThe online pre-payment system allows your child to enter his or her student number to access his or her account. Your child’s student number will stay the same while at Collier County Public Schools.
You may access the online pre-payment system online at www.paypams.com.
Cash or Check PaymentsParents may also make advanced payments (cash or check) for meals by enclosing payment in an envelope with the child’s name, student ID number, and homeroom teacher’s name on the outside. If you are writing a check, please make it payable to your child’s school. Include the student’s full name, student number, and grad ein the memo portion of the check.
When account balances are low or in debt, you will receive an automated message by phone. All accounts that are in negative balances must be settled promptly. If you are experiencing a hardship, please call (239) 377-0297 to discuss options.
SCHOOL MEAL NUTRITIONYou can be assured that school meals are prepared fresh in Collier County Public Schools. Our school meals meet federal USDA nutrition standards based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grains and low fat dairy products are featured daily. Sugar, fat and salt are limited. Our school meals are rich in protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Portion control is a way of life and designed for age appropriate nutrient needs.
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Healthy breakfasts and lunches are available to students at school every school day. Breakfast is available at school for all students at no charge. Lunch is available at no charge for students with approved meal applications. Families are encouraged to apply online for meal benefits as their meal application from last year expires September 24, 2019.
To apply, you need to complete the form provided at the beginning of the school year and return it to your child’s school or apply online at: www.MySchoolAPPS.com.
For more information about Nutrition Services, contact (239) 377-0294 orvisit www.collierschools.com/nutrition.
NUTRITION SERVICES
Breakfast is free for all studentsLunch Prices for 2019-2020$2.00 - elementary (grades K-5)$2.25 - secondary (grades 6-12)
PRE-PAYMENTSPre-payments allow students to move quicker throughout the meal lines because there is no cash handling. Funds are deposited into your child’s account and available to your child when purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. Meals will only be deducted when the student uses his or her account. If you are experiencing problems with MySchoolBucks, log-in at www.myschoolbucks.com. and click on the “Contact Us” button.
MySchoolBucks Online Pre-Payment SystemThe online pre-payment system allows your child to enter his or her student number to access his or her account. Your child’s student number will stay the same while at Collier County Public Schools.
You may access the online pre-payment system online at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Cash or Check PaymentsParents may also make advanced payments (cash or check) for meals by enclosing payment in an envelope with the child’s name, student ID number, and homeroom teacher’s name on the outside. If you are writing a check, please make it payable to your child’s school. Include the student’s full name, student number, and grad ein the memo portion of the check.
When account balances are low or in debt, you will receive an automated message by phone. All accounts that are in negative balances must be settled promptly. If you are experiencing a hardship, please call (239) 377-0297 to discuss options.
SCHOOL MEAL NUTRITIONYou can be assured that school meals are prepared fresh in Collier County Public Schools. Our school meals meet federal USDA nutrition standards based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grains and low fat dairy products are featured daily. Sugar, fat and salt are limited. Our school meals are rich in protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Portion control is a way of life and designed for age appropriate nutrient needs.
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Through a partnership with NCH Healthcare System, nurses and school health assistants are assigned to each school site. In addition to evaluating and managing common childhood illnesses and providing care for injuries, the school health staff also assist students with medication administration, emergency medications, and nursing procedures required for the care of chronic and acute health conditions.
Should your child require prescription medication while at school, a District Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by the prescribing health care provider and the parent. If non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication is needed at school, the parent must complete the Medication Authorization Form and physician signature is not required. All medications must be delivered to school by the parent. Please do not send medications to school with your child. The school health staff at your child’s school can provide you with the appropriate form.
The District Medication Authorization Form and other health-related forms are also available online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/4278.
ILLNESSDo not send your child to school if he or she has a fever (oral temperature of 100.0 or above), rash, eye drainage, repeated episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, a productive cough, or any symptom that may be an indication of a communicable disease or that keeps your child from fully participating in school. Students with these symptoms will be sent home. If your child has any of these symptoms, please notify the school that your child is ill and request a doctor’s note so that your child’s absence can be excused. Be sure to inform the school if your phone number(s) change or if there is a change in emergency contacts. It is important that the school be able to reach you if your child is ill or injured at school.
HEALTH SCREENINGStaff from the Florida Department of Health in Collier County conduct the following state-mandated health screenings:
• Kindergarten – Vision, hearing• Grade 1 – Vision, hearing, growth and development• Grade 3 – Vision, growth and development• Grade 6 – Vision, hearing, growth and development, scoliosis
In addition, Florida’s Vision Quest provides vision screening, on-site eye exams and glasses, if needed, in select schools.
If you choose to not have your child participate in any of these health screenings, you must notify the school in writing using the Opt-Out Form.
The Opt-Out Form is available at the school or online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065.Please return the form to your child’s school before the scheduled health screening.
The 2018-2019 Health Screening Schedule can be found at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065.
SUN SAFETY AND USE OF SUNSCREENThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children wear protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun as the first and best defense against exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Students may carry and apply sunscreen at school and during school-sponsored activities without a physician’s order. The sunscreen must be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter use to limit ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. Sunscreen is not considered an over-the-counter medication.
• Only sunscreens in a lotion, cream, or wipe preparation may be used at school Aerosol or spray preparations are not permitted• Sunscreen should be labeled with the student’s name, ID number, grade, and teacher• It is recommended that elementary students apply sunscreen, if desired, before school• Parents should instruct their child in the proper use and application of sunscreen• Secondary students may self-carry and apply sunscreens that meet the above requirements
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Through a partnership with NCH Healthcare System, nurses and school health assistants are assigned to each school site. In addition to evaluating and managing common childhood illnesses and providing care for injuries, the school health staff also assist students with medication administration, emergency medications, and nursing procedures required for the care of chronic and acute health conditions.
Should your child require prescription medication while at school, a District Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by the prescribing health care provider and the parent. If non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication is needed at school, the parent must complete the Medication Authorization Form and physician signature is not required. All medications must be delivered to school by the parent. Please do not send medications to school with your child. The school health staff at your child’s school can provide you with the appropriate form.
The District Medication Authorization Form and other health-related forms are also available online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/4278.
ILLNESSDo not send your child to school if he or she has a fever (oral temperature of 100.0 or above), rash, eye drainage, repeated episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, a productive cough, or any symptom that may be an indication of a communicable disease or that keeps your child from fully participating in school. Students with these symptoms will be sent home. If your child has any of these symptoms, please notify the school that your child is ill and request a doctor’s note so that your child’s absence can be excused. Be sure to inform the school if your phone number(s) change or if there is a change in emergency contacts. It is important that the school be able to reach you if your child is ill or injured at school.
HEALTH SCREENINGStaff from the Florida Department of Health in Collier County and the University of Florida conduct the following health screenings:
• Kindergarten – Vision, hearing• Grade 1 – Vision, hearing, growth and development• Grade 3 – Vision, growth and development, dental• Grade 6 – Vision, hearing, growth and development, scoliosis
In addition, Florida’s Vision Quest provides vision screening, on-site eye exams and glasses, if needed, in select schools.
If you choose to not have your child participate in any of these health screenings, you must notify the school in writing using the Opt-Out Form.
The Opt-Out Form is available at the school or online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065.Please return the form to your child’s school before the scheduled health screening.
The 2019-2020 Health Screening Schedule can be found at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065.
SUN SAFETY AND USE OF SUNSCREENThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children wear protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun as the first and best defense against exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Students may carry and apply sunscreen at school and during school-sponsored activities without a physician’s order. The sunscreen must be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter use to limit ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. Sunscreen is not considered an over-the-counter medication.
• Only sunscreens in a lotion, cream, or wipe preparation may be used at school Aerosol or spray preparations are not permitted• Sunscreen should be labeled with the student’s name, ID number, grade, and teacher• It is recommended that elementary students apply sunscreen, if desired, before school• Parents should instruct their child in the proper use and application of sunscreen• Secondary students may self-carry and apply sunscreens that meet the above requirements
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School Age Child Care (SACC) services are offered both before and after school on elementary school campuses. This ensures that the school’s learning and core academic standards are connected to learning opportunities and enrichment activities in after school services.
The SACC mission is to ensure that students are provided high- quality before and after school care consistent with the vision and mission of Collier County Public Schools and who are supervised by trained professional personnel in a safe and secure learning environment.
Services are provided every day school is in regular session. In addition, services may be offered on non-student contact days (teacher planning days, winter break, spring break, and observed holidays). Children must be enrolled in an elementary school within Collier County to be eligible for services provided by SACC.
Further information regarding enrollment, fees, and hours of operation may be obtained by calling the school site where the child is enrolled or by calling the District SACC office at (239) 377-0529.
Golden Terrace Elementary School (239-353-1128)Lake Park Elementary School (239-261-6612)Mike Davis Elementary School (239-455-9209)
Palmetto Elementary School (239-348-1353)Shadowlawn Elementary School (239-691-7387)Tommie Barfield Elementary School (239-389-1682)
Manatee Elementary School (239-888-9677) Parkside Elementary School (239-537-8103)
Golden Gate Elementary School (239-571-9022)
Estates Elementary School (239-348-2389)Osceola Elementary School (239-566-7200)Poinciana Elementary School (239-263-3968)
Pelican Marsh Elementary School (239-594-3046)Sabal Palm Elementary School (239-455-2009)Vineyards Elementary School (239-455-3005)
Avalon Elementary School (239-377-0821)Big Cypress Elementary School (239-377-0825)Corkscrew Elementary School (239-377-0826)Calusa Park Elementary School (239-377-0827)Lely Elementary School (239-377-0828)
Laurel Oak Elementary School (239-377-0824)Naples Park Elementary School (239-377-0823)Sea Gate Elementary School (239-377-0822)Veterans Memorial Elementary (239-377-0833)
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
After School Programs (ASP)
Greater Marco Family YMCA
Greater Naples YMCA
Sports Club
Principal-Run
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School Age Child Care (SACC) services are offered both before and after school on elementary school campuses. This ensures that the school’s learning and core academic standards are connected to learning opportunities and enrichment activities in after school services.
The SACC mission is to ensure that students are provided high-quality before and after school care consistent with the vision and mission of Collier County Public Schools and who are supervised by trained professional personnel in a safe and secure learning environment.
Services are provided every day school is in regular session. In addition, services may be offered on non-student contact days (teacher planning days, winter break, spring break, and observed holidays). Children must be enrolled in an elementary school within Collier County to be eligible for services provided by SACC.
Further information regarding enrollment, fees, and hours of operation may be obtained by calling the school site where the child is enrolled or by calling the District SACC office at (239) 377-0529.
Golden Terrace Elementary School (239-353-1128)Lake Park Elementary School (239-261-6612)Mike Davis Elementary School (239-455-9209)
Palmetto Elementary School (239-348-1353)Shadowlawn Elementary School (239-691-7387)Tommie Barfield Elementary School (239-389-1682)
Manatee Elementary School (239-888-9677) Parkside Elementary School (239-537-8103)
Golden Gate Elementary School (239-571-9022)
Estates Elementary School (239-348-2389)Osceola Elementary School (239-566-7200)Poinciana Elementary School (239-263-3968)
Pelican Marsh Elementary School (239-594-3046)Sabal Palm Elementary School (239-455-2009)Vineyards Elementary School (239-455-3005)
Avalon Elementary School (239-377-0821)Big Cypress Elementary School (239-377-0825)Corkscrew Elementary School (239-377-0826)Calusa Park Elementary School (239-377-0827)Lely Elementary School (239-377-0828)
Laurel Oak Elementary School (239-377-0824)Naples Park Elementary School (239-377-0823)Sea Gate Elementary School (239-377-0822)Veterans Memorial Elementary (239-377-0833)
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
After School Programs (ASP)
Greater Marco Family YMCA
Greater Naples YMCA
Sports Club
Principal-Run
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The Florida Standards are developed by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), cover every academic subject and are followed by every public school in Florida. The standards are what your child is expected to know at each grade level and form the basis for instruction in each classroom. They are developed by the FDOE and measured by the statewide standardized assessment given to public school students in grades 3-11.
The Florida Standards are challenging standards that will help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to think and work at deeper levels in order to prepare them for college or career. They build students’ ability to think critically about math concepts and what they read, help them apply and connect what they learn to the real world, expose them to creative problem solving and allow them to communicate their ideas and arguments through speaking and writing.
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS)Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), is a term used to describe a system that is responsive to student needs based on data, observation, teacher and parent input, and assessments. It is a system to sustain, intervene, and accelerate student academic success. It is sometimes referred to as Response to Intervention (RtI). The integrated instruction and intervention is provided to students at varing levels of intensity based on student need. The goal is to prevent problems and intervene early so that students can be successful.
Throughout the range of instruction and intervention, planning/problem solving is used to match instructional resources to educational needs. Teams comprised of classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents continue to engage in instructional planning and problem solving to ensure that student success is achieved and maintained.
If you have concerns with your child’s success or acceleration, please contact your child’s school.
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What can I expect with MTSS?• Frequent updates of student progress• Early identification of academic or behavioral concerns• Help for your child that increases or decreases depending on his or her needs• Information and involvement in planning and implementation of interventions to
help your child• Information about how your child is responding to the instruction/intervention(s)
being provided
How can I participate in MTSS?Families play a critical role in supporting what their children are learning in school. The hallmarks of effective home-school collaboration include open communication and involvement of parents in all stages of the learning process. Being informed about your school’s RtI framework is the first step to becoming an active partner. As a parent, you have the right to request an evaluation at any time.
Ask questions to learn more about MTSS in your child’s school:• Is my child successful? How do I know? If not, why and what can we do differently? • If needed, how is additional help going to be provided? • What can I do to participate in problem-solving about my child? • What can I do to help with the interventions for my child at home? • How will I know if interventions are working? Is my child successful?
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The Florida Standards are developed by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), cover every academic subject and are followed by every public school in Florida. The standards are what your child is expected to know at each grade level and form the basis for instruction in each classroom. They are developed by the FDOE and measured by the statewide standardized assessment given to public school students in grades 3-11.
The Florida Standards are challenging standards that will help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to think and work at deeper levels in order to prepare them for college or career. They build students’ ability to think critically about math concepts and what they read, help them apply and connect what they learn to the real world, expose them to creative problem solving and allow them to communicate their ideas and arguments through speaking and writing.
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS)Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), is a term used to describe a system that is responsive to student needs based on data, observation, teacher and parent input, and assessments. It is a system to sustain, intervene, and accelerate student success. It is sometimes referred to as Response to Intervention (RtI). The integrated instruction and intervention is provided to students at varing levels of intensity based on student need. The goal is to prevent problems and intervene early so that students can be successful.
Throughout the range of instruction and intervention, planning/problem solving is used to match instructional resources to educational needs. Teams comprised of classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents continue to engage in instructional planning and problem solving to ensure that student success is achieved and maintained.
If you have concerns with your child’s success or acceleration, please contact your child’s school.
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What can I expect with MTSS?• Frequent updates of student progress• Early identification of academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns• Help for your child that increases or decreases depending on his or her needs• Information and involvement in planning and implementation of interventions to
help your child• Information about how your child is responding to the instruction/intervention(s)
being provided
How can I participate in MTSS?Families play a critical role in supporting what their children are learning in school. The hallmarks of effective home-school collaboration include open communication and involvement of parents in all stages of the learning process. Being informed about your school’s RtI framework is the first step to becoming an active partner. As a parent, you have the right to request an evaluation at any time.
Ask questions to learn more about MTSS in your child’s school:• Is my child successful? How do I know? If not, why and what can we do differently? • If needed, how is additional help going to be provided? • What can I do to participate in problem-solving about my child? • What can I do to help with the interventions for my child at home? • How will I know if interventions are working? Is my child successful?
STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN (SSP)This is a plan developed by school personnel (teachers, academic coaches, or administrators) with parents for students in grades K-8 who are not meeting grade level expectations on the Florida Standards or who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. It identifies the area of need and specific areas for improvement and intervention based on data.
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STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN (SSP)This is a plan developed by school personnel (teachers, academic coaches, or administrators) with parents for students who are not meeting grade level expectations on the Florida Standards or who are experiencing behavioral challenges. It identifies the academic or behavioral area of need and specific areas for improvement and intervention based on data.
TEACHER CERTIFICATIONUnder current federal law, parents have the right to receive information regarding the qualifications of their child’s teacher. Parents may contact the principal at their child’s school to request information.
For further information, parents may also contact the Human Resources Office at (239) 377-0363 or visit www.collierschools.com/Page/1111.
GENERAL TRANSFER REQUESTA parent may request his/her child be transferred to another classroom teacher by submitting a Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child.
OUT-OF-FIELD (OOF) TRANSFER REQUESTA parent whose student is assigned an out-of-field (OOF) teacher may request that his/her child be transferred to an in-field classroom teacher within the school and grade in which the student is currently enrolled by submitting an Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALSInstructional materials are selected in compliance with Florida Statute 1006.31 and Board Policy 2520.
Parents interested in reviewing instructional materials should contact (239) 377-0103 or visit the Instructional Materials page for more information.www.collierschools.net/InstructionalMaterials.
MEDIA CENTER ACCOUNTSParents may access their students’ media center accounts by logging into the CCPS Portal atwww.collierschools.com/portal and clicking “Destiny Online Library Catalog” in the District Resources section
PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVERPer Board Policy 2280, parents wishing to waive the physical education requirement for his/her middle school student must meet one of the following criteria:
the student is enrolled or required to enroll in a remedial course OR
the student’s parent indicates in writing to the school that:
the parent requests that the student enroll in another course from among those courses offered as options by the School District; or
the student is participating in physical activities outside the school day which are equal or in excess of the mandated requirement
The deadline to submit PE Waivers for the first semester is September 15 and January 15 for the second semester. Please contact your child’s middle school for further information.
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TEACHER CERTIFICATIONUnder current federal law, parents have the right to receive information regarding the qualifications of their child’s teacher. Parents may contact the principal at their child’s school to request information.
For further information, parents may also contact the Human Resources Office at (239) 377-0363 or visit www.collierschools.com/Page/1111.
GENERAL TRANSFER REQUESTA parent may request his/her child be transferred to another classroom teacher by submitting a Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child.
OUT-OF-FIELD (OOF) TRANSFER REQUESTA parent whose student is assigned an out-of-field (OOF) teacher may request that his/her child be transferred to an in-field classroom teacher within the school and grade in which the student is currently enrolled by submitting an Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALSInstructional materials are selected in compliance with Florida Statute 1006.31 and Board Policy 2520.
Parents interested in reviewing instructional materials should contact (239) 377-0103 or visit the Instructional Materials page for more information.www.collierschools.com/InstructionalMaterials.
MEDIA CENTER ACCOUNTSParents may access their students’ media center accounts by logging into the CCPS Portal atwww.collierschools.com/portal and clicking “Destiny Online Library Catalog” in the District Resources section
PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVERPer Board Policy 2280, parents wishing to waive the physical education requirement for his/her middle school student must meet one of the following criteria:
1. the student is enrolled or required to enroll in a remedial course OR2. the student’s parent indicates in writing to the school that:
a. the parent requests that the student enroll in another course from among those courses offered as options by the School District; or
b. the student is participating in physical activities outside the school day which are equal or in excess of the mandated requirement
The deadline to submit PE Waivers for the first semester is September 15 and January 15 for the second semester. Please contact your child’s middle school for further information.
MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLINGS’ CLASSROOM PLACEMENT (F.S. 1003.06)At the end of the first grading period following the multiple birth siblings’ enrollment in the school, if the principal of the school, in consultation with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, determines that the requested classroom placement is disruptive to the school, the principal may determine the appropriate classroom placement for the siblings. A parent may appeal the principals’ classroom placement of multiple birth siblings by putting the appeal in writing to the principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the appeal. If the matter is not resolved to the parent’s satisfaction, the written appeal and subsequent principal determination will progress to the Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, for resolution, with final determination within two (2) weeks of receiving the written appeal and subsequent principal determination. During the appeal determination at the District level, the multiple birth siblings shall remain in the parent’s preferred classroom placement.
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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Per Florida Statute, it is the intent of the Legislature that each student’s progression from one grade to another be determined, in part, upon proficiency in English Language Arts, science, and mathematics; that district school board policies facilitate student achievement; that each student and his or her parent be informed of the student’s academic progress; and that students have access to educational options that provide academically challenging coursework or accelerated instruction (F.S.1008.25; F.S.1002.3105).
The professional staff of each school in the District bears the primary responsibility for making recommendations regarding each student’s level of performance and ability to function academically at the next grade level. The decision regarding grade placement is the responsibility of the principal as outlined in the Student Progression Plan at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857 and pursuant to state and federal law, CCPS Board-approved policies, and CCPS administrative procedures. No student may be assigned to a grade level based solely on age or other factors that constitute social promotion.
The mission of CCPS Alternative Schools is to make a positive difference in the lives of students through programs that meet their needs. Programs include:
Additional information about Alternative School Programs may be found at www.collierschools.com/alt.
Disciplinary Programs• New Beginnings Immokalee (NBI)• New Beginnings Naples (NBN)• Phoenix Immokalee (PHX-I)• Phoenix Naples (PHX-N)
Teenage Parent Programs• Teenagers as Parents Immokalee (TAPP-I)• Teenagers as Parents Naples (TAPP-N)
Educational Alternative Programs• Beacon High School Immokalee• Beacon High School Naples
Department of Juvenile Justice Programs• Collier Juvenile Detention Center• PACE Center for Girls (PACE)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSImportant information regarding high school graduation requirements is available on the District website at www.collierschools.com/Page/5004 and also in the 2017-18 Student Progression Plan which can be found at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857.
This information is updated when statutory requirements change and is also available through your child’s high school counselor. Graduation requirements for the 2017-18 school year are also available on the Department of Education website, www.fldoe.org under Graduation Requirements.
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Per Florida Statute, it is the intent of the Legislature that each student’s progression from one grade to another be determined, in part, upon proficiency in English Language Arts, science, and mathematics; that district school board policies facilitate student achievement; that each student and his or her parent be informed of the student’s academic progress; and that students have access to educational options that provide academically challenging coursework or accelerated instruction (F.S.1008.25; F.S.1002.3105).
The professional staff of each school in the District bears the primary responsibility for making recommendations regarding each student’s level of performance and ability to function academically at the next grade level. The decision regarding grade placement is the responsibility of the principal as outlined in the Student Progression Plan at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857 and pursuant to state and federal law, CCPS Board-approved policies, and CCPS administrative procedures. No student may be assigned to a grade level based solely on age or other factors that constitute social promotion.
Additional information about Alternative School Programs may be found at www.collierschools.com/alt.
Disciplinary Programs• New Beginnings Immokalee (NBI)• New Beginnings Naples (NBN)• Phoenix Immokalee (PHX-I)• Phoenix Naples (PHX-N)
Teenage Parent Programs• Teenagers Parents Immokalee (TAPP-I)• Teenagers Parents Naples (TAPP-N)
Educational Alternative Programs• Beacon High School Immokalee• Beacon High School Naples
Department of Juvenile Justice Programs• Collier Juvenile Detention Center• PACE Center for Girls (PACE)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSImportant information regarding high school graduation requirements is available on the District website at www.collierschools.com/Page/5004 and also in the 2019-20 Student Progression Plan which can be found at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857.
This information is updated when statutory requirements change and is also available through your child’s high school counselor. Graduation requirements for the 2019-20 school year are also available on the Department of Education website, www.fldoe.org under Graduation Requirements.
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To facilitate assessment of student progress, F.S.1008.22 requires that each student must participate in state-wide standardized assessment, when applicable. Section 1008.25 requires that remedial and supplemental instructional resources must be allocated as follows: first, to students who are deficient in reading by the end of grade 3, and second, to students who fail to meet performance levels required for promotion.
Selected local assessments are implemented to progress monitor students’ achievement and to help diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses.
There are also a number of self-selected assessments such as Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), SAT or ACT exams. Please contact your child’s school regarding the 2017-18 assessment calendar or visit each school’s webpage for a specific assessment calendar.
The 2017-2018 Uniform Assessment Calendar
Information Related to statewide assessment requirements is available in Graduation Requirements for Florida’s Statewide Assessments (PDF)
ELEMENTARY PROGRESS REPORTS (PK-5)Elementary Progress Reports (report cards) in grades PK-5 are sent home every nine weeks to provide information regarding quarterly progress toward meeting grade-level expectations (Florida Standards). Grades reflect a teacher’s assessment of your child’s classroom performance based on tests, projects, checklists, classroom assignments, homework and classroom observations. A teacher may indicate on the Elementary Progress Report that a conference is needed. Interim reports will be sent home at designated times and progress is also communicated via student-led and parent conferences. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about your child’s progress.
Additional information may be found in the Elementary Grade Reporting Manual on the “Parents” page.
REPORT CARDS (6-12)Report cards in grades 6-12 are sent home every nine weeks to provide information about your child’s progress on the Florida Standards. Interim reports are sent home at designated times and progress may also be communicated via parent conferences. The electronic gradebook is also available for viewing by parents of students in grades 6-12. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about your child’s progress.
Additional information may be found in the Secondary Grade Reporting Manual on the “Parents” page.
Symbols used in the evaluation of academic achievement are as follows:
90% - 100% Outstanding Progress
80% - 89% Above Average Progress
70% - 79% Average Progress
60% - 69% Lowest Acceptable Progress
0% - 59% Failure
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To facilitate assessment of student progress, F.S.1008.22 requires that each student must participate in statewide standardized assessment, when applicable. Section 1008.25 requires that remedial and supplemental instructional resources must be allocated as follows: first, to students who are deficient in reading by the end of grade 3, and second, to students who fail to meet performance levels required for promotion.
Selected local assessments are implemented to progress monitor students’ achievement and to help diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses.
There are also a number of self-selected assessments such as Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), SAT or ACT exams. Please contact your child’s school regarding the 2019-20 assessment calendar or visit each school’s webpage for a specific assessment calendar.
The 2019-2020 Uniform Assessment Calendar
Information Related to statewide assessment requirements is available in Graduation Requirements for Florida’s Statewide Assessments (PDF)
ELEMENTARY PROGRESS REPORTS (PK-5)Elementary Progress Reports (report cards) in grades PK-5 are sent home every nine weeks to provide information regarding quarterly progress toward meeting grade-level expectations (Florida Standards). Grades reflect a teacher’s assessment of your child’s classroom performance based on tests, projects, checklists, classroom assignments, homework and classroom observations. A teacher may indicate on the Elementary Progress Report that a conference is needed. Interim reports will be sent home at designated times and progress is also communicated via student-led and parent conferences. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about your child’s progress.
Additional information may be found in the Elementary Grade Reporting Manual on the “Parents” page.
REPORT CARDS (6-12)Report cards in grades 6-12 are provided electronically on the Focus Parent Portal every nine weeks to provide information about your child’s progress on the Florida Standards. Interim reports are posted on the Focus Parent Portal at designated times and progress may also be communicated via parent conferences. The electronic gradebook is also available for viewing by parents of students in grades 6-12. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about your child’s progress. or to request quarterly report cards in paper format.
Additional information may be found in the Secondary Grade Reporting Manual on the “Parents” page.
Symbols used in the evaluation of academic achievement are as follows:
90% - 100% Outstanding Progress
80% - 89% Above Average Progress
70% - 79% Average Progress
60% - 69% Lowest Acceptable Progress
0% - 59% Failure
Incomplete
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GRADE REPORTING
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Collier County Public Schools is committed to an educational program that recognizes the unique value, needs and talents of individual students — including students identified as gifted and high performing. Students identified as gifted need a qualitatively different educational program which takes into account their unusual intellectual abilities and provides them with a greater range of challenges than those offered by the standard curriculum.
In Florida, students are eligible for gifted services if they meet the criteria outlined in Florida Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03019, FAC. A student identified as gifted is one who has superior intellectual development and is capable of high performance. Eligibility criteria include a demonstrated need for the program, a majority of gifted behavioral characteristics as indicated on a standard scale or checklist and superior intellectual development as measured on an individually administered test of intelligence. For more information, please contact your child’s school.
Additional information about Advanced Studies and Accelerated Options may be found at www.collierschools.com/gifted.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCELERATIONAt the elementary level, there are options to meet the needs of students who are high performing or identified as gifted. For full information regarding the options at the elementary school level, please contact your child’s school counselor or Assistant Principal.
Possible acceleration options for an elementary student include:• Cambridge Primary for grades K-5• Leveled guided reading instruction• Flexible grouping in mathematics• Study skills curriculum• Elementary gifted/advanced extensions• Elementary academic competitions (e.g., Elementary Math Challenge)• Florida Virtual School (FLVS) identified courses• Elementary Spanish through Collier Online Virtual Education (COVE) • Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers through COVE
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted. Academic competitions provide a place for students to be challenged with rigorous content. Students expand their critical thinking and creative skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
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Collier County Public Schools is committed to an educational program that recognizes the unique value, needs and talents of individual students — including students identified as gifted and high performing. Students identified as gifted need a qualitatively different educational program which takes into account their unusual intellectual abilities and provides them with a greater range of challenges than those offered by the standard curriculum.
In Florida, students are eligible for gifted services if they meet the criteria outlined in Florida Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03019, FAC. A student identified as gifted is one who has superior intellectual development and is capable of high performance. Eligibility criteria include a demonstrated need for the program, a majority of gifted behavioral characteristics as indicated on a standard scale or checklist and superior intellectual development as measured on an individually administered test of intelligence. For more information, please contact your child’s school.
Additional information about Advanced Studies and Accelerated Options may be found at www.collierschools.com/gifted.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCELERATIONAt the elementary level, there are options to meet the needs of students who are high performing or identified as gifted. For full information regarding the options at the elementary school level, please contact your child’s school. Different schools may handle it differently e.g. Principal, ESE Program Specialist, etc.
Possible acceleration options for an elementary student include:• Cambridge Primary for grades K-5• Leveled guided reading instruction• Flexible grouping in mathematics• Study skills curriculum• Elementary gifted/advanced extensions• Elementary academic competitions (e.g., Elementary Math Challenge)• Florida Virtual School (FLVS) identified courses
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as a means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted learners. Academic competitions provide a venue for students to be challenged with rigorous content including and surpassing state standards.Students expand their critical thinking and creativity skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCELERATIONAt the middle school level, there are several options to meet the needs of students who are high performing or identified as gifted. For full information regarding the options at the middle school level, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Single Subject AccelerationStudents who wish to accelerate in a single subject area must meet established eligibility requirements and complete an application, which can be found in the Student Progression Plan for Collier County Public Schools. Acceleration must follow District-developed course sequences and may include FLVS or COVE courses.
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted. Academic competitions provide a place for students to be challenged with rigorous content. Students expand their critical thinking and creative skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
Advanced CoursesAdvanced courses at the middle school level are designed to provide students with rigorous learning experiences aligned to the Florida Standards, but which progress at a faster pace and delve deeper into content area standards than the regular courses.
Career and Technical EducationBeginning in middle school, students may be exposed to career-focused courses designed to be challenging and engaging. These CTE courses encourage critical thinking and problem-solving activities related to careers, connecting schoolwork with real-world applications. This allows students to begin preparing for their future through courses leading to articulated high school credit and/or industry certifications.
Cambridge SecondaryThe Cambridge Secondary program provides middle school students an initial experience with Cambridge, which is one of several advanced studies options in high school. The program builds the skills students need to be successful in the various high school advanced studies programs available, include Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), Advanced Placement (AP), and/or Dual Enrollment (DE). Cambridge Secondary is an advanced studies program for middle school students that builds skills, knowledge, and understanding in English, Mathematics, and Science. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the most advanced learner with an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and scholarly discourse. Students in the Cambridge Secondary program will have the opportunity to earn credit in high school courses, which will affect their high school grade point average (GPA).
Participation in the Cambridge Secondary program is not automatic or guaranteed. Students who meet the eligibility requirements can complete and submit a Cambridge Secondary application.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCELERATIONAt the middle school level, there are several options to meet the needs of students who are high performing or identified as gifted. For full information regarding the options at the middle school level, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Single Subject AccelerationStudents who wish to accelerate in a single subject area must meet established eligibility requirements and complete an application, which can be found in the Student Progression Plan for Collier County Public Schools. Acceleration must follow District-developed course sequences and may include FLVS or COVE courses.
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted. Academic competitions provide a place for students to be challenged with rigorous content. Students expand their critical thinking and creative skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
Advanced CoursesAdvanced courses at the middle school level are designed to provide students with rigorous learning experiences aligned to the Florida Standards, but which progress at a faster pace and delve deeper into content area standards than the regular courses.
Career and Technical EducationBeginning in middle school, students may be exposed to career-focused courses designed to be challenging and engaging. These CTE courses encourage critical thinking and problem-solving activities related to careers, connecting schoolwork with real-world applications. This allows students to begin preparing for their future through courses leading to articulated high school credit and/or industry certifications.
Cambridge SecondaryThe Cambridge Secondary program provides middle school students an initial experience with Cambridge, which is one of several advanced studies options in high school. The program builds the skills students need to be successful in the various high school advanced studies programs available, include Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), Advanced Placement (AP), and/or Dual Enrollment (DE). Cambridge Secondary is an advanced studies program for middle school students that builds skills, knowledge, and understanding in English, Mathematics, and Science. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the most advanced learner with an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and scholarly discourse. Students in the Cambridge Secondary program will have the opportunity to earn credit in high school courses. Performance in these courses will affect their high school grade point average (GPA).
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HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATIONEach high school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of its students. For additional information about the opportunities featured in this section, please contact your school counselor.
Honors CoursesHonors designated courses at high school level are designed to provide students with rigorous learning experiences in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) and dual-enrollment college experiences.
Dual Enrollment College CoursesDual Enrollment has continued to grow significantly as an Advanced Studies option. Students take entry-level college courses to earn high school and college credit on high school or college/university campuses. CCPS students do not pay college application fees or costs for college tuition and books. CCPS currently has articulation agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Students and parents may consult with school counselors for additional information.
Use of Assessment Results for High School Course CreditAdvanced Placement (AP) examination, End-of-Course (EOC) examination or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination results may qualify for high school credit without taking the commensurate course. Please refer to the 2017-18 Student Progression Plan for further information.
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)AICE is a rigorous pre-university course of study leading to internationally standardized examinations. The program’s comprehensive curriculum allows its graduates to fulfill requirements of many different nations’ education systems. Students are eligible for college credit based on scores achieved on AICE exams. Each school offers variety of AICE courses which allows a student to graduate with an AICE diploma if the student so desires.
Advanced Placement ProgramAdvanced Placement (AP) courses enable students to experience college-level coursework in a high school setting. AP courses encourage a hands-on approach to learning, and provide learning opportunities in preparation for college and beyond. By participating in college-level work in high school, students can challenge themselves and take risks in a familiar setting, while also gaining academic confidence and a rewarding experience. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit with a passing score on AP course exams. Each school offers a variety of AP classes that align with students’ interests and plans for the future.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)Career and Technical Education strives for one common goal throughout secondary and technical college programs: changing the lives of students and families every day. This goal is achievable through career education and industry-based skills training designed to prepare all students for the future they have always imagined. In today’s competitive education environment, it is critical to provide students with both the academic and technical instruction needed for success in the workplace. The 22 National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academies offered in the comprehensive high schools offer a myriad of opportunities for students on the pathway to college and career readiness.
For a list of offerings by school, visit www.collierschools.com/cte.
NAF academies listed below are available in CCPS high schools.
Academy of Engineering
Academy of Finance
Academy of Health Sciences
Academy of Information Technology
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Aerospace and Aviation Technology
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HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATIONEach high school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of its students. For additional information about the opportunities featured in this section, please contact your school counselor.
Honors CoursesHonors designated courses at high school level are designed to provide students with rigorous learning experiences in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) and dual-enrollment college experiences.
Dual Enrollment College CoursesDual Enrollment has continued to grow significantly as an Advanced Studies option. Students take entry-level college courses to earn high school and college credit on high school or college/university campuses. CCPS students do not pay college application fees or costs for college tuition and books. CCPS currently has articulation agreements with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Students and parents may consult with school counselors for additional information.
Use of Assessment Results for High School Course CreditAdvanced Placement (AP) examination, End-of-Course (EOC) examination or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination results may qualify for high school credit without taking the commensurate course. h
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)AICE is a rigorous pre-university course of study leading to internationally standardized examinations. The program’s comprehensive curriculum allows its graduates to fulfill requirements of many different nations’ education systems. Students are eligible for college credit based on scores achieved on AICE exams. Each school offers variety of AICE courses which allows a student to graduate with an AICE diploma if the student so desires.
Advanced Placement ProgramAdvanced Placement (AP) courses enable students to experience college-level coursework in a high school setting. AP courses encourage a hands-on approach to learning, and provide learning opportunities in preparation for college and beyond. By participating in college-level work in high school, students can challenge themselves and take risks in a familiar setting, while also gaining academic confidence and a rewarding experience. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit with a passing score on AP course exams. Each school offers a variety of AP classes that align with students’ interests and plans for the future.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)Career and Technical Education strives for one common goal throughout secondary and technical college programs: changing the lives of students and families every day. This goal is achievable through career education and industry-based skills training designed to prepare all students for the future they have always imagined. In today’s competitive education environment, it is critical to provide students with both the academic and technical instruction needed for success in the workplace. The 22 National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academies offered in the comprehensive high schools offer a myriad of opportunities for students on the pathway to college and career readiness.
For a list of offerings by school, visit www.collierschools.com/cte.
NAF academies listed below are available in CCPS high schools.
Academy of Engineering
Academy of Finance
Academy of Health Sciences
Academy of Information Technology
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Aerospace and Aviation Technology
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HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATION (continued)
Career-in-a-YearExamples of programs offered at LWTC and iTECH that can be completed in 15 months or less.
Career Dual EnrollmentCareer Dual Enrollment courses focus on the critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to careers, connecting schoolwork with real-world applications while earning both high school and college credit.
CCPS is home to two technical colleges – Lorenzo Walker Technical College (LWTC) and Immokalee Technical College (iTECH) – offering programs that feature affordable tuition, highly-qualified instructors and real-world curric-ulum. Whether a student is looking to enter career training right after high school or interested in starting a whole new profession, CCPS technical colleges are the way to go and even offer career dual enrollment options. The interactive classrooms and simulated work atmosphere provide stu-dents with hands-on experience to builds the confidence to succeed in the workplace. At an unbeatable price, and fully accepting of all financial aid, the technical colleges are the perfect gateway to exciting careers in health science, information technology, automotive, marine, audio/video technologies, manufacturing and much more.
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted. Academic competitions provide a place for students to be challenged with rigorous content. Students expand their critical thinking and creative skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
ADULT EDUCATION
Practical Nursing$42,200 average salary14 months to complete - $6,400 program cost
Aircraft Airframe Mechanic$55,210 average salary14 months to complete - $6,500 program cost
Drafting$47,870 average salary15 months to complete - $5,200 program cost
Welding$40,040 average salary14 months to complete - $5,700 program cost
HVAC Technician$46,880 average salary15 months to complete - $5,200 program cost
Pharmacy Technician$29,320 average salary11 months to complete - $4,600 program cost
ELCATE ACADEMYCollier County Public Schools offers English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE) at both of its technical colleges. The purpose of this program is to teach students to speak, understand, read, and write English in order to enter career certificate programs that will prepare them for employment and obtaining the General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Each student follows an individualized program, working at his/her own level and at his/her own pace.
ENGLISH LITERACY FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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Adult EducationCollier Adult Educationhas delivered quality Adult Eniglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and General Educational Development (GED) educational services to Collier County residents for over four decades. If you are intered in learning English, improving your math and reading skills and/or earning your high school diploma through our GED classes visit us at www.collieradulted.com
Community EducationCommunity Education offers classes for leisure, business, or something in between for all learner. Whether you are looking for a creative endeavor or personal enrichment, want to brush up on your computer and technology skills, or are interested in learning more about business and career, we have the class for you! Visit www.collierschools.com/ace for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATION (continued)
Career-in-a-YearExamples of programs offered at LWTC and iTECH that can be completed in 15 months or less.
Career Dual EnrollmentCareer Dual Enrollment courses focus on the critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to careers, con-necting schoolwork with real-world applications while earning both high school and college credit.
CCPS is home to two technical colleges – Lorenzo Walker Technical College (LWTC) and Immokalee Technical College (iTECH) – offering programs that feature affordable tuition, highly-qualified instructors and real-world curriculum. Whether a student is looking to enter career training right after high school or interested in starting a whole new profession, CCPS technical colleges are the way to go and even offer career dual enrollment options. The interactive classrooms and simulated work atmosphere provide students with hands-on experience to builds the confidence to succeed in the workplace. At an unbeatable price, and fully accepting of all financial aid, the technical colleges are the perfect gateway to exciting careers in health science, information technology, automotive, marine, audio/video technologies, manufacturing and much more.
Academic CompetitionsAcademic competitions are a special program recognized by the state of Florida as means to meet the needs of students identified as gifted and high achieving. Academic competitions provide a place for students to be challenged with rigorous content. Students expand their critical thinking and creative skills while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Please contact your child’s school for more information regarding Academic Competitions.
ADULT EDUCATION
Practical Nursing$42,200 average salary14 months to complete$6,400 program cost
Drafting$47,870 average salary15 months to complete$5,200 program cost
Aircraft Airframe Mechanic$55,210 average salary14 months to complete$6,500 program cost
Welding$40,040 average salary14 months to complete$5,700 program cost
Pharmacy Technician$29,320 average salary11 months to complete$4,600 program cost
HVAC Technician$46,880 average salary15 months to complete$5,200 program cost
ELCATE AcademyCollier County Public Schools offers English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE) at both of its technical colleges. The purpose of this program is to teach students to speak, understand, read, and write English in order to enter career certificate programs that will prepare them for employment and obtaining the General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Each student follows an individualized program, working at his/her own level and at his/her own pace.
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IF YOUR CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDSParents are often the first to notice that their child’s learning, behavior, or development maybe be a cause for concern. If you are worried about your child’s progress in school and think he or she might need extra help from special education services, please discuss your concerns with the teacher, school counselor, or principal at your school.
If you are concerned about your child, birth to 5 years of age, contact the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) at (239) 337-8199 to request a free developmental screening. FDLRS supports services to families of children with exceptionalities as part of Collier County Public Schools.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) ensures that eligible students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State Board rules. The District has a continuum of placement options to provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services. These services are provided based on the individual needs of the student as documented on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
For more information, be sure to visit our District EESSS website at
TITLE I, PARTzA - IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGEDTitle I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, provides supplemental funds to schools with a high concentration of children from low income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title I provides funding for supplemental instructional and support staff who directly contribute to the education of these children and their parents in an effort to close the achievement gap. All Title I schools in Collier are school-wide. This means that all students in a school regardless of family income are eligible to receive Title I services.
Title I SchoolsAvalon Elementary SchoolCalusa Park Elementary SchoolEast Naples Middle SchoolEden Park Elementary SchoolEstates Elementary SchoolEverglades City SchoolGolden Gate Elementary SchoolGolden Gate High SchoolGolden Gate Middle SchoolGolden Terrace Elementary SchoolHighlands Elementary SchoolImmokalee Community SchoolImmokalee High SchoolImmokalee Middle School
Lake Trafford Elementary SchoolLely Elementary SchoolLely High SchoolLorenzo Walker Technical High SchoolManatee Elementary SchoolManatee Middle SchoolMike Davis Elementary SchoolNaples Park Elementary SchoolPalmetto Elementary SchoolParkside Elementary SchoolPinecrest Elementary SchoolPoinciana Elementary SchoolSable Palm Elementary SchoolShadowlawn Elementary SchoolVillage Oaks Elementary School
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If you are concerned about your child (who is not already enrolled in public school), birth to 5 years of age, contact the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) at (239) 337-8199 to request a free developmental screening. FDLRS supports services to families of children with exceptionalities as part of Collier County Public Schools.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) ensures that eligible students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment consistent with the Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State Board rules. The District has a continuum of placement options to provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services. These services are provided based on the individual needs of the student as documented on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
For more information, be sure to visit our District EESSS website at www.collierschools.com/ese.
TITLE I, PART A - IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGEDTitle I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, provides supplemental funds to schools with a high concentration of children from low income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title I provides funding for supplemental instructional and support staff who directly contribute to the education of these children and their parents in an effort to close the achievement gap. All Title I schools in Collier are school-wide. This means that all students in a school regardless of family income are eligible to receive Title I services.
Title I SchoolsAvalon Elementary SchoolBeacon High SchoolCalusa Park Elementary SchoolEast Naples Middle SchoolEden Park Elementary SchoolEstates Elementary SchoolEverglades City SchoolGolden Gate Elementary SchoolGolden Gate High SchoolGolden Gate Middle SchoolGolden Terrace Elementary SchoolHighlands Elementary SchoolImmokalee Community SchoolImmokalee High SchoolImmokalee Middle SchoolLake Trafford Elementary School
Lely Elementary SchoolLely High SchoolLorenzo Walker Technical High SchoolManatee Elementary SchoolManatee Middle SchoolMike Davis Elementary SchoolNew Beginning ImmokaleeNew Beginning NaplesPalmetto Elementary SchoolParkside Elementary SchoolPhoenix ImmokaleePhoenix NaplesPinecrest Elementary SchoolPoinciana Elementary SchoolShadowlawn Elementary SchoolVillage Oaks Elementary School
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TITLE I, PART C - MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMMillions of farm workers and their families travel across the country each year to cultivate and harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation. It is not unusual for farm workers’ families to move several times a year to harvest crops. Though the labor of these workers is essential to the U.S. agricultural industry, their average income is below the poverty level. The Collier County Migrant Education Program provides for the unmet needs of children of migratory agricultural workers and migratory fishermen. Supplemental services include:
• In home literacy program for ages 3 and 4• Identification and recruitment of migratory youth (birth to 21 years old) into the program• Advocacy and coordination services including help with school enrollment, referrals to
community agencies, etc.• Supplemental staff in schools including resource teachers, tutors and school counselors• Parent Involvement programs• Supplemental summer programs• Supplemental technology resources including laptops, iPads, and Nooks• English classes for identified out of school migrant youth (OSY)
TITLE I, PART D - PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED ASNEGLECTED, DELINQUENT, OR AT-RISKTitle I Part A & Part D funds are used in Collier County to support students in various settings, including those who reside in juvenile detention facilities and juvenile and adult correctional facilities, those residing in facilities for youth who are neglected, and those attending programs directed at preventing school dropout and/or delinquent involvement. A list of sites served is available online at www.collierschools.com/fscg.
The three-part goal of Title I, Part D, Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk (N or D), is to:
• improve educational services for children and youth who are neglected or delinquent so they have the opportunity to meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards;
• provide children and youth who are neglected or delinquent with services so that they can successfully transition from institutionalization to further education or employment; and
• prevent youth from dropping out of school and provide youth who have dropped out and youth returning from correctional facilities with a support system to ensure their continued education.
TITLE I SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLSStudents living in designated Title I attendance areas but who attend non-public schools may be eligible for Title I services provided by the District. Students selected to receive these services are failing or at risk of failing to meet high levels of achievement. The non-public school they attend must meet qualifications for requesting and receiving federally funded Title I services. Non-public schools that choose to participate in a Title I program receive on-going consultation from the District. A list of participating non-public schools is available online at www.collierschools.com/fscg.
TITLE I PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENTIn accordance with Title I, Section 1116, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), each school receiving Title I funds will involve parents, families and the community to improve student academic achievement. Each school and local educational authority assisted under this part shall provide ma-terials and trainings to assist parents and families to work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement. In order to build the capacity of parents, parent trainings and learning opportu-nities are provided. In addition, each local educational authority that receives funds under Title I, Part A shall develop jointly with parents of participating children, a written Parental and Family Engagement Policy. A copy of this policy is available at each participating Title I school or by requesting a copy from the Office of Federal, State and Competitive Grants.
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TITLE I, PART C - MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMMillions of farm workers and their families travel across the country each year to cultivate and harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation. It is not unusual for farm workers’ families to move several times a year to harvest crops. Though the labor of these workers is essential to the U.S. agricultural industry, their average income is below the poverty level. The Collier County Migrant Education Program provides for the unmet needs of children of migratory agricultural workers and migratory fishermen. Supplemental services include:
• In home literacy program for ages 3 and 4• Identification and recruitment of migratory youth (birth to 21 years old) into the program• Advocacy and coordination services including help with school enrollment, referrals to
community agencies, etc.• Supplemental staff in schools including resource teachers, tutors and school counselors• Parent Involvement programs• Supplemental summer programs• Supplemental technology resources including laptops, iPads, and Nooks• English classes for identified out of school migrant youth (OSY)• Supplemental After School Programs
TITLE I, PART D - PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED ASNEGLECTED, DELINQUENT, OR AT-RISKTitle I Part A & Part D funds are used in Collier County to support students in various settings, including those who reside in juvenile detention facilities and juvenile and adult correctional facilities, those residing in facilities for youth who are neglected, and those attending programs directed at preventing school dropout and/or delinquent involvement. A list of sites served is available online at www.collierschools.com/fscg.
The three-part goal of Title I, Part D, Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk (N or D), is to:
• improve educational services for children and youth who are neglected or delinquent so they have the opportunity to meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards;
• provide children and youth who are neglected or delinquent with services so that they can successfully transition from institutionalization to further education or employment; and
• prevent youth from dropping out of school and provide youth who have dropped out and youth returning from correctional facilities with a support system to ensure their continued education.
TITLE I SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLSStudents living in designated Title I attendance areas but who attend non-public schools may be eligible for Title I services provided by the District. Students selected to receive these services are failing or at risk of failing to meet high levels of achievement. The non-public school they attend must meet qualifications for requesting and receiving federally funded Title I services. Non-public schools that choose to participate in a Title I program receive on-going consultation from the District. A list of participating non-public schools is available online at www.collierschools.com/fscg.
TITLE I PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENTIn accordance with Title I, Section 1116, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), each school receiving Title I funds will involve parents, families and the community to improve student academic achievement. Each school and local educational authority assisted under this part shall provide materials and trainings to assist parents and families to work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement. In order to build the capacity of parents, parent trainings and learning opportunities are provided. In addition, each local educational authority that receives funds under Title I, Part A shall develop jointly with parents of participating children, a written Parental and Family Engagement Policy. A copy of this policy is available at each participating Title I school or by requesting a copy from the Office of Federal, State and Competitive Grants.
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The primary goal of the School Counseling Program is to identify and minimize obstacles to learning and increase all students’ ability to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally in the school setting. The school counselor, a certified professional with a master’s degree, is the organizer and coordinator of the Comprehensive Guidance Program at the school site. School counselors support students in their efforts to learn, assist them in their social and emotional development, and guide them in determining their pathway to college and career readiness. They teach many life skills, such as respect for the feelings and beliefs of others, conflict resolution, and college and career planning. They conduct small-group sessions focusing on issues such as divorce, grief and loss, anger management, self-concept and decision-making skills. Counselors consult with families, teachers and community members in an effort to help students achieve. School counselors are located in every elementary, middle and high school. They have the same goals as parents: to ensure that students acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to reach their full potential. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s counselor for additional information specific to the school. School counselors support academic services with counseling and crisis response. Additionally, they also provide indirect services through consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations. School counselors are student advocates and promote academic, career, personal, and social development.
For more information on school counseling in Collier County Public Schools, visit www.collierschools.com/counseling.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS• Give personal attention to each student in accordance with individual needs• Assist the student in understanding his/her environment so that appropriate choices may
be made• Discover the educational, vocational, social, and emotional needs of the student
and to assist in meeting those needs• Provide school counseling services for students, utilizing parents, staff and community
resources in the areas of academic achievement, career development, personal/social development and community involvement
• Provide counseling services for students, and advisement to parents, teachers, staff, and outside agencies. Counseling services may include, but are not restricted to, individual counseling, group counseling, classroom presentations and crisis intervention. Counseling services may include a review of psychological evaluations and standardized test scores
• Plan, implement, and deliver the district adopted school counseling curriculum, through the coordination of school-wide programs and grade specific classroom presentations, requiring articulation with the administration and classroom teachers
• Consult with teachers, teams, administrators, families and/or students regarding the progress of students.
More than
were awarded to studentsin the 2016-17 school year.
Visit the Scholarship Connector atwww.collierschools.com/scholarships.
Opportunities are added regularly.
in scholarship funds$35 million
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The primary goal of the School Counseling Program is to identify and minimize obstacles to learning and increase all students’ ability to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally in the school setting. The school counselor, a certified professional with a master’s degree, is the organizer and coordinator of the Comprehensive Guidance Program at the school site. School counselors support students in their efforts to learn, assist them in their social and emotional development, and guide them in determining their pathway to college and career readiness. They teach many life skills, such as respect for the feelings and beliefs of others, conflict resolution, and college and career planning. They conduct small-group sessions focusing on issues such as divorce, grief and loss, anger management, self-concept and decision-making skills. Counselors consult with families, teachers and community members in an effort to help students achieve. School counselors are located in every elementary, middle and high school. They have the same goals as parents: to ensure that students acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to reach their full potential. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s counselor for additional information specific to the school. School counselors support academic services with counseling and crisis response. Additionally, they also provide indirect services through consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations. School counselors are student advocates and promote academic, career, personal, and social development.
For more information on school counseling in Collier County Public Schools, visit www.collierschools.com/counseling.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS• Give personal attention to each student in accordance with individual needs• Assist the student in understanding his/her environment so that appropriate choices may
be made• Discover the educational, vocational, social, and emotional needs of the student
and to assist in meeting those needs• Provide school counseling services for students, utilizing parents, staff and community
resources in the areas of academic achievement, career development, personal/social development and community involvement
• Provide counseling services for students, and advisement to parents, teachers, staff, and outside agencies. Counseling services may include, but are not restricted to, individual counseling, group counseling, classroom presentations and crisis intervention. Counseling services may include a review of psychological evaluations and standardized test scores
• Plan, implement, and deliver the district adopted school counseling curriculum, through the coordination of school-wide programs and grade specific classroom presentations, requiring articulation with the administration and classroom teachers
• Consult with teachers, teams, administrators, families and/or students regarding the progress of students.
More than
were awarded to studentsin the 2018-19 school year.
Visit the Scholarship Connector atwww.collierschools.com/scholarships.
Opportunities are added regularly.
in scholarship funds$44 million
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The District School Board of Collier County, in partnership with the home and community, has a critical role to play in helping our youth develop into responsible citizens. Character education prepares our youth to address life’s moral and ethical problems. Students develop character through interaction with family, peers, teachers, and community members.
At the secondary level, the Character Education Program also includes instruction on developing lead-ership skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, research skills, and expanding skills that enable students to become more resilient and self-motivated.
For more information regarding the Character Education Program, please visit www.collierschools.com/Page/727.
BULLYING PREVENTIONBoard Policy 5517.01, Bullying and Harassment, states that all of its students and school employees have an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind.
Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers, school administrators, counseling staff, and school volunteers shall be given instruction at a minimum on an annual basis on the Board’s policy and regulations against bullying and harassment. The instruction shall include evidence-based methods of preventing bullying and harassment, as well as how to effectively identify and respond to bullying in schools. Please refer to Board Policy 5517.01 for additional information.
Anyone wishing to report bullying anonymously can:• Text a tip to: 274637 (c-r-i-m-e-s) by using the keyword DNTH8 (don’t hate)• Call the Student Crime Stoppers phone number: 1-800-780-8477• Submit a report online to the District: www.collierschools.com/bullying
CHARACTER EDUCATION TRAITS
FORGIVENESS
PERSEVERANCE
FAIRNESS& JUSTICE
CITIZENSHIP& PATRIOTISM
SELF-CONTROL
INTEGRITY
RESPECT,TOLERANCE
& COOPERATION
KINDNESS& CHARITY
CARING
RESPONSIBILITY
HONESTY
COURAGE
CHARACTER EDUCATION
AUGUST
DECEMBER
APRIL
SEPTEMBER
JANUARY
MAY
OCTOBER
FEBRUARY
JUNE
NOVEMBER
MARCH
JULY
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The District School Board of Collier County, in partnership with the home and community, has a critical role to play in helping our youth develop into responsible citizens. Character education prepares our youth to address life’s moral and ethical problems. Students develop character through interaction with family, peers, teachers, and community members.
At the secondary level, the Character Education Program also includes instruction on developing leadership skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, research skills, and expanding skills that enable students to become more resilient and self-motivated.
For more information regarding the Character Education Program, please visit www.collierschools.com/Page/727.
BULLYING PREVENTIONBoard Policy 5517.01, Bullying and Harassment, states that all of its students and school employees have an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind.
Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers, school administrators, counseling staff, and school volunteers shall be given instruction at a minimum on an annual basis on the Board’s policy and regulations against bullying and harassment. The instruction shall include evidence-based methods of preventing bullying and harassment, as well as how to effectively identify and respond to bullying in schools. Please refer to Board Policy 5517.01 for additional information.
Anyone wishing to report bullying anonymously can:• Text a tip to: 274637 (c-r-i-m-e-s) by using the keyword DNTH8 (don’t hate)• Call the Student Crime Stoppers phone number: 1-800-780-8477• Submit a report online to the District: www.collierschools.com/bullying
CHARACTER EDUCATION TRAITS
FORGIVENESS
PERSEVERANCE
FAIRNESS& JUSTICE
CITIZENSHIP& PATRIOTISM
SELF-CONTROL
INTEGRITY
RESPECT,TOLERANCE
& COOPERATION
KINDNESS& CHARITY
CARING
RESPONSIBILITY
HONESTY
COURAGE
CHARACTER EDUCATION
AUGUST
DECEMBER
APRIL
SEPTEMBER
JANUARY
MAY
OCTOBER
FEBRUARY
JUNE
NOVEMBER
MARCH
JULY
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KEEPCOLLIERSAFESEE IT? • SAY IT!
DON’T SPREAD IT • REPORT IT
TALKTO AN ADULT
CALLTO REPORT
USE THEAPP
REPORTONLINE
Go to:collierschools.com/keepcolliersafe
Click the “REPORT IT” button toreport suspicious activity or threats to
the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
Tell a school administrator, teacher,YRB Deputy, coach, counselor,
parent, or any adult with whom youfeel comfortable talking.
Download FortifyFL to report suspicious activity.
www.GetFortifyFL.com
Available on the App Store and Google Play
Collier County Sheriff’s Office239-252-9300
SWFL Crime Stoppers1-800-780-TIPS (8477)
ALL THREATS ARE TAKEN SERIOUSLYREPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY
DO NOT SPREAD SUSPICIOUS IMAGES/POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
