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The School District Of 

Osceola County, Florida 

Student 

Achievement! 

Our Number One 

Priority! 

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School Board 

Meetings 

School Board meetings are held on the first and 

third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the 

School District Administrative Complex, located at 

817 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee. A hard copy 

of the agenda will be available in the Board Room 

on the evening of the meeting. Time is allotted on 

each agenda for community comments and 

questions as the School Board welcomes input. If 

you wish to address the Board about a topic not on 

the agenda, please complete one of the request 

forms located in the front of the Board Room prior 

to the start of the meeting. 

All Osceola School Board meetings are held 

in English. They can be heard in Spanish using 

the Talksystems simultaneous interpretation 

equipment. An announcement in Spanish 

precedes every regularly-scheduled Board 

meeting informing residents about the availability 

and free use of the equipment. 

In addition, the Osceola School District 

broadcasts its meetings live on the Internet and 

archives them online in a searchable format. 

Viewers who visit the Osceola School District’s 

website will have the option to watch live or on 

demand webcasts of School Board meetings. The 

agenda and minutes of the meetings will also be 

displayed, and synchronized with the video and the 

individual agenda items for on-demand viewing. 

To find the meetings, visit the school district’s 

website at www.osceola.k12.fl.us, and select 

“School Board” on the top menu bar and then 

“Board Meeting Information.” 

Osceola County 

School Board 

School District 

Administrative Complex, 

817 Bill Beck Boulevard, 

Kissimmee. 

All Osceola School Board 

meetings can be heard in 

Spanish using the 

Talksystems 

simultaneous 

interpretation equipment. 

Visit the school district’s 

website at 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us, 

and select 

“School Board” on the 

top menu bar and then 

“Board Meeting 

Information.” 

Student Achievement: Our #1 Priority! 

TERRY 

ANDREWS 

Superintendent 

407-870-4008 

Andrewst@osceola.k12.fl.us 

CINDY HARTIG 

Chair 

District 3, 

407-462-5781 

Hartigc@osceola.k12.fl.us 

JULIUS 

MELENDEZ 

Vice Chair, District 2, 

407-922-5113 

Melendez@osceola.k12.fl.us 

BARBARA 

HORN 


407-462-5642 

Hornb@osceola.k12.fl.us 

TOM 

LONG 


407-462-5782 

Longtom@osceola.k12.fl.us 

JAY 

WHEELER 


407-462-6598 

Wheelerj@osceola.k12.fl.us 

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School Entry 

Requirements and 

Attendance 

A resident parent or guardian admitting a pupil to an 

Osceola County school must produce the following documents. 

For further information, contact your child’s school or 

Student Services at 407-870-4897. 

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Residency requirements: 

at least two(2) of the following categories 

• Mortgage document, rental or lease 

agreement, property tax records; 

• Current utility bill (A 30-day waiver is granted 

when the family is just moving into the address 

for this provision. A date should be attached to 

this waiver providing information as to when the 

utility bill should be presented.); 

• Income tax records; 

• Proof of receipt of government benefits; or 

• Notarized statement signed by the owner of the 

home in which the parent resides with two (2) 

supporting documents from the owner as listed 

above. 

Migrant and homeless families may contact 

Special Programs at 407-870-4934. 

Proof of physical examination 

Students must have a physical exam 

completed within the last twelve months prior 

to enrollment. If the student has ever been in 

a Florida school, records will be requested. 

If no physical examination documentation is 

presented, the student will be required to submit 

documentation of a physical examination. 

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Immunizations 

All student immunizations must be 

up-to-date and on a Florida 680(blue) form. 

Proof of Date of Birth 

State law requires that a child must be five 

years old on or before September 1st of the 

coming school year to be eligible to enroll in 

kindergarten. A child must be six years old on or 

before September 1st of the coming school year 

to be eligible to enroll in first grade. Such proof 

can be provided with one of the following 

documents: 

• Birth certificate (certified copy), or 

• Certificate of baptism, with sworn affidavit, 

or 

• Two-year-old life insurance policy on child, 

or 

• Bible record, with sworn affidavit, or 

• Passport showing age, or affidavit of age sworn 

to by parent and a certificate of age signed by 

health officer, school physician, or licensed 

physician. 

A child must be enrolled in school if he/she 

will be six years old by February 1st of that 

school year. 

Every Day Counts 

The School District of Osceola County is 

committed to the concept that students must 

be in school on a regular basis if they are to 

succeed. Non-attendance in a class is 

classified as an absence unless the student is 

participating in a class activity. Absences shall 

be classified as: 

Excused Absences 

• Illness or injury of the student. 

• Illness, injury, or death of the immediate family 

member as defined by the United States 

Internal Revenue Service guidelines. 

At the discretion of the principal, notes from a 

competent medical authority may be required. 

Permitted absences shall be granted in 

advance as excused absences with approval of 

the principal. Arrangements for make-up work 

shall be made in advance with the instructor of 

the classes to be missed. 

Unexcused Absences 

Unexcused absences shall be all absences 

that do not meet the standard of excused or 

permitted absences. 

If you have questions regarding issues related to attendance, contact your child’s school or 

the Department of Student Services at 407-870-4897. 

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School Uniforms 

The Osceola County School Board has 

implemented the following uniform policy for all 

elementary, middle, and high school students 

for the 2011/2012 school year: 

Dressed for 

Success! 

➤ Navy blue or khaki pants, walking shorts, slacks, skirt, skorts, jumpers, or 

similar clothing made of twill, corduroy, or denim fabric. (A small logo is 

acceptable) 

➤ White or navy blue shirts with collars such as a polo, oxford, or dress shirt. 

(A small logo is acceptable) 

Schools have the option of adding one or two shirt colors to reflect their 

school colors, and schools can permit students to wear school-sponsored 

T-shirts on Fridays or school spirit days that the school principal designates. 

K - 12 

Policy! 

Other Things To Remember... 

➤ The size of shirts and pants must be 

appropriate to the student’s body size and not 

oversized or undersized. 

➤ Shirts must be tucked into the waistband. 

Exceptions will be allowed in individual cases at the 

principal’s discretion. 

➤ Pants or shorts with belt loops must be worn with a 

belt so that the waistband is worn at the waist and 

not below. 

➤ The hem of the girls’ skirts or dresses must be no 

shorter than mid-thigh. 

➤ Elementary and middle school students’ footwear 

must be closed toe and heel athletic shoes. High 

school students may also wear sandals provided 

they don’t interfere with the safety and welfare of the 

student. Platforms and shoes with wheels may not 

be worn. 

To see the Uniform Policy in its entirety, visit www.osceola.k12.fl.us today! 

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Student 

Assessment 

Students in the Osceola School District participate 

in assessments at two different levels: 

State 

Schools 

All schools conduct various assessments throughout 

the school year to determine the varying levels of 

student proficiency. The Florida Department of Education 

will provide Florida Assessments for Instruction in 

Reading (F.A.I.R.) available to K-12 public schools. 

This assessment system will provide teachers with 

screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic 

information that is essential to guiding instruction. 

F.A.I.R. will be administered three times yearly. 

The individual schedules for administration of these 

assessments vary from school to school. 

In addition, all schools will participate in a 

districtwide formative assessment program. The 

assessments will measure progress in reading, writing, 

mathematics, and science. All high school students in 

Grade 10 will participate in the administration of the 

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). In the 

Spring, students in Grades K, 1, 2, and 3 will 

participate in a district-administered Stanford 

Achievement Test Version 10 (SAT10). This 

assessment will measure scholastic ability in reading 

and mathematics, and will be used to assist in the 

determination of course and program placement. 

The Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener 

(FLKRS) is administered to all kindergarten students to 

determine levels of readiness for school. 

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, also 

known as the FCAT, is a series of tests given to students 

in Grades 3-11 who are enrolled in a public school. The tests 

are administered in February, March, and April, and include 

components in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. 

The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is 

administered only in sample schools throughout the state. 

The schools are randomly selected, and the assessment 

occurs in January - March. 

• Whenever appropriate, accommodations for the FCAT 

can be made for Exceptional Education, 504, and ELL 

students who qualify. 

• When the FCAT is not appropriate for an Exceptional 

Education student, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) 

team will recommend that the student be assessed 

using alternative measures. 

• Student performance on the FCAT is used to determine 

promotion at Grade 3 and high school graduation at 

Grade 10. 

• Beginning with students entering Grade 9 in the 

2011/2012 school year, end-of-course assessments in 

Algebra I and Geometry will replace the Grade 9 and 

Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics. 

• Biology end-of-course assessment will be replacing the 

Grade 11 Science FCAT. 

• For additional information regarding FCAT, contact the 

Research, Evaluation, and Accountability Department at 

407-870-4056. 

Student Achievement Our #1 Priority 

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Middle School 

Matters 

Promotion 

The purpose of the instructional program in the schools of Osceola 

County is to provide appropriate instructional and selected services to 

enable students to perform at or above their grade level academically. 

Promotion, however, is based primarily on student proficiency in 

reading, writing, science, and mathematics, and is not automatic. 

Decisions regarding student promotion and retention are primarily the 

responsibility of the individual school’s administrative and instructional 

staff. The final decision in regard to grade placement is the 

responsibility of the principal. 

General Academic Requirements: 

The following areas of study are required for each student, Grades 6-8: 

Grade 6 

1 yr. / Language Arts 

1 yr. / Mathematics 

1 yr. / Comprehensive Science I 

1 yr. / World History 

1 semester PE required 

Electives as offered by each school 

Grade 7 



1 yr. / Comprehensive Science II 

1 yr. / Civics 



Grade 8 



1 yr. / Comprehensive Science III 

1 yr. / United States History, including 

Florida History 



Exemplary middle schools are centered on the intellectual, social, emotional, 

moral, and physical developmental needs of young adolescents. These schools 

foster programs, practices, and policies that promote these developmental stages 

in positive ways. The task is huge, but Osceola County’s middle schools rise to 

the challenge every day. 

Physical Education 

A total of 225 minutes per week for physical 

education for one semester is required in all middle 

schools. Waiver information is available at all schools. 

Computer Literacy 

In addition to the courses identified, students must 

master basic skills in the area of computer literacy. 

Career Planning 

One course in comprehensive career exploration is 

required. 

Health/Personal Development Requirement 

One semester of Health or Personal Development is 

required for students in Grades 7 or 8. 

Grading Scale 

Grade Percent Definition 

A 90-100 Outstanding Progress 

B 80-89 Above Average Progress 

C 70-79 Average Progress 

D 60-69 Below Average Progress 

F 0-59 Not passing 

I 0 Incomplete 

General Promotion Requirements-Grades 6-8 

In order to be promoted to the next grade level, students in Grades 6-8 must meet the 

following criteria: 

• Pass each core subject: mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. 

The district-adopted grading scale determines a passing grade for each course. 

• Pass at least one elective course each semester. 

• Schools may require students to pass reading as a fifth core subject in lieu of the 

elective course requirement. 

In Grades 6-8, the grade percentage values of the grading period and exam grade 

are averaged to determine the final grade. No grade percentage below 60% will be 

considered passing for that subject. In determining final grades, a zero will be assigned 

for no work or dishonest work. Grades in dual enrollment classes must be determined 

following the high school academic policy. 

Dual Enrollment in 

High School Courses 

➥ Dual-enrolled students must adhere to high 

school attendance requirements for 

receiving credit. 

➥ In order to receive high school credit, the 

student must earn a final grade of an “A,” 

“B,” or “C.” 

➥ Students will be limited to the transfer of 

no more than four high school academic 

credits and two vocational elective credits 

earned. 

➥ Each eighth grade student is to create an 

electronic personalized education plan 

(ePEP) focusing on postsecondary education 

and possible careers. This plan must be 

signed by the student, guidance counselor 

or academic advisor, and the student’s 

parent. 

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Information 

NCLB School Public 

Accountability Reports 

(SPARs) 

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation 

requires that school districts provide parents 

with an annual school status report at the 

beginning of each school year. These 

reports are known as the NCLB School 

Public Accountability Reports (SPARs). 

The Department of Education will post all 

reports containing the required NCLB 

indicators and the Adequate Yearly Progress 

(AYP) addendum report on the Web before 

the end of September 2011. Once the 

Department of Education has posted the 

reports, Osceola School District staff will 

provide parents and the community with the 

necessary information to view or obtain the 

reports for Osceola County schools. 

Grade-Level 

Expectations 

Ask your child’s teacher 

for a list of Grade-Level 

Expectations or go to 

www.fldoe.org/ 

successmeasures/ 

then choose Pathway tool 

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Website 

Information about the 

Osceola School District 

can be found at 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us. Every effort is 

made to update information regularly. 

Virtual 

Backpack 

The Osceola School District has launched a 

“green” approach to distributing information to 

students from non-profit organizations, 

intergovernmental agencies, and business 

partners for which it grants approval. Rather than 

sending home approved flyers for entities outside 

the school district as in the past, we will now be 

posting such information on a Virtual Backpack 

webpage throughout the school year for all to see. 

By doing so, it collectively saves school staff 

thousands of hours of sorting and handling these 

flyers, as well as reduces the amount of paper 

being distributed saving our natural resources. 

For a list of current flyers, go to 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us, click on 

Virtual Backpack Electronic Flyers, 

then Flyer Listings. 

The school district and its schools 

will continue to send home information for parents 

and students in students’ backpacks. 

Teachers will send home assignments and 

materials as normal, so be sure to continue to 

check your child’s backpack frequently for 

school and classroom news and 

homework/grading. 

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Back To SchoolDaily School Beginning & Ending Times 

Each school has different beginning and ending times. 

Contact your child’s school directly or go online to 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us. 

Important 

Telephone Numbers 

• Adult Education 407-518-8140 

• Attendance Questions 407-870-4897 

• Career & Technical Education 407-518-4580 

• Charter & Choice Schools 407-870-4847 

• Community Liaison 

(English & Spanish) Hotline 407-870-4850 

• District Information 407-870-4007 

• District Switchboard 407-870-4600 

• Dual Language Program 407-870-4999 

• Elementary School Instruction 407-870-4849 

• Employment 407-870-4800 

• Environmental Center 407-870-0551 

• Exceptional Student Education 407-343-8700 

• Extended Day Program 407-343-8780 

• Education Foundation-Osceola 407-870-4855 

• Free/Reduced Lunch Program 407-870-4678 

• High School Instruction 407-870-4901 

• Home Education 407-518-2909 

• Mentoring 407-348-9204 

• Middle School Instruction 407-870-4901 

• Migrant Program 407-870-4956 

• Multicultural Department 407-870-4848 

• OASIS School Volunteer Program 407-870-4955 

• Out-of-Zone Requests 407-870-4870 

• Prekindergarten Program 407-870-4911 

• Scholarship Information 407-870-4855 

• Student Counseling 407-870-4841 

• Student Registration Information 407-870-4897 

• Student Testing Information 407-870-4056 

• Title 1 Parent Information 407-518-2961 

• Transportation Department 407-518-4540 

Discipline 

The district maintains The Code of Student 

Conduct (CSC) handbook which outlines 

disciplinary procedures. Parents receive a copy 

annually from the school. The CSC is available 

online at www.osceola.k12.fl.us, click on 

Resources, Parent Resources, and click on the 

CSC under the Parent Toolbox. 

Parent Internet Viewer 

Stay in touch with your child’s progress. 

Parents can retrieve grades, attendance, 

and discipline information via the Pinnacle 

Internet Viewer (PIV). To access this 

information, visit the school’s website. 

For additional information, 

contact your child’s school. 

Campus Grille 

Campus Grille operates as part of the USDA’s Child 

Nutrition Program. They offer school lunch, school breakfast, 

after-school snacks, and the summer food program. 

All programs are designed to help children get the nutrition 

they need to learn, play, grow, and develop. For further 

information, call the Campus Grille Department at 

407-870-4678. 

myLunchMoney.com 

Parents can say goodbye to sending cash and 

checks to the school cafeteria! 

myLunchMoney.com is a secure online 

prepayment service for student lunch accounts. 

By creating an online account, parents can prepay 

student lunches with a Visa or Mastercard credit 

card or check/debit card. Parents can have peace 

of mind knowing that students will always have 

money available for meals. 

For further information, log on today to 

myLunchMoney.com. 

2011/2012 

Prices: 

For the 2011/2012 meal prices, 

visit: 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us/ 

depts/cg/Index.asp 

Buses & Transportation 

School bus transportation is provided free to all students 

who live more than two miles from their assigned school. 

Students with disabilities in need of special transportation 

will be provided bus service. For further information, 

call the Transportation Department at 407-518-4540. 

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Osceola School 

District 

August 

2011 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

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TEACHERS REPORT, 

PREPLANNING 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 

FOR STUDENTS/ 

FIRST DAY OF FIRST 

GRADING PERIOD 


PREPLANNING 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

OPEN HOUSES 


PREPLANNING 

28 29 30 31 

HIGH SCHOOL 

OPEN HOUSES 


PREPLANNING 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

OPEN HOUSES 


PREPLANNING 

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Tips of the Month from Osceola Safe Families Task Force: 

1. Spend an hour with your child doing one of their favorite activities. 

2. Organize Family Nights in your neighborhood. 

Federally Insured by NCUA 

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PreKindergarten/ 

Extended Day 

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) 

Osceola County Schools’ Voluntary Prekindergarten program offers quality PreK education. 

This half-day or full-school-day program is available at various schools throughout the county. 

The VPK program is committed to preparing your child for success in school. The purpose of 

the VPK program is to increase the opportunities to help each child become a successful 

learner and, ultimately, a productive member of society. VPK is available to all four-year-old 

children (children must be four years old by September 1st of that school year). The half-day, 

school-year program is free. Parent fees may apply for the full-day school year program. 

For additional information, call 407-870-4911 

or visit the website at www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/prek 

What Children Learn in Our VPK Program 

• Literacy skills (letter knowledge, phonological 

awareness, writing, oral language, and vocabulary) 

• Math • Science • Social Studies • Social Skills 

Extended Day 

The Extended Day Program is a before- and after-school program designed to enrich 

children’s lives educationally, socially, culturally, emotionally, and physically in a safe 

and familiar setting. The program is open on regular school days, early-release 

Wednesdays, teacher work days, some holiday breaks, and summer breaks. 

All children enrolled in Osceola County schools in Grades PreK-5 may attend with no 

discrimination to sex, race, or handicap. Each child must be able to function in a 

group setting without additional individual supervision. 

Program hours are 6:30 a.m. until school starts and after school until 6:00 p.m. 

Activities include arts and crafts, music, games, field trips, homework assistance, 

tutoring (available at some sites), sports, and story-telling. A low 

staff/child ratio and nutritious snacks are also features of the program. 

Contact the Extended Day Department at 

407-343-8780 for further information. 

Prekindergarten Quality 

of Service 

• Strong literacy and math programs 

• Computers with educational software 

• An active learning, academic approach 

• Low teacher/student ratio 

• Well-equipped classrooms and much more to help 

prepare your child for kindergarten 

• Teachers with college degrees and/or training in 

early childhood 

• Full-time paraprofessionals in every class 

Extended Day Cost and Locations: 

Visit the Extended Day website at www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/extday 

for Extended Day location and fees. 

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September 

2011 


1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

LABOR DAY 

TEACHER/STUDENT 

HOLIDAY 

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

DEFICIENCY/ 

PROGRESS REPORTS 

25 26 27 28 29 30 


1. Support your child in expressing their feelings appropriately. 

2. Have an arts and crafts night with your child. 

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Student Services 

Section 504/ADA 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 

the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are 

legislation designed to prevent discrimination 

against individuals with disabilities. A student is 

eligible for a Section 504 Accommodation Plan 

when a school-based committee finds that a 

student has a physical or mental impairment 

which substantially limits one or more major life 

activities. Eligible students are entitled to 

accommodations in the regular-education setting 

or special education with related aids and 

services. Each school has a Section 504 

Designee who should be contacted with any 

questions or concerns. The District Section 504 

Facilitator may also be contacted in the Student 

Services Department at 407-870-4897 for more 

information, assistance with school issues, or for 

a copy of the local Section 504 Grievance 

Procedure. 

The Intervention Assistance Team 

The Intervention Assistance Team is a group of educational professionals at each 

school who review school-wide data to evaluate the effectiveness of general 

education core curriculum in order to ensure the provision of high-quality instruction. 

They also identify students who are struggling with academics and/or behavior. 

A problem-solving method is used to determine solutions for improving the core 

curriculum and for identifying appropriate interventions. Students’ progress is 

monitored at regular intervals to determine the effectiveness of curriculum changes 

and/or interventions. Parents can contact the Response to Intervention (RtI) Coach 

at the school if they are interested in assistance for their child. 

Out-of-Zone Requests 

The window for out-of-zones is April 1 through June 1. The parent or legal 

guardian of an elementary, middle, or high school student may request that a 

student attend a school out of his/her attendance zone. An out-of-zone 

transfer form may be obtained from the student’s home-zoned school, the 

school that the student is currently attending, or the district office, located at 

817 Bill Beck Boulevard in Kissimmee. Completed forms may be hand carried 

or mailed to the district office. Schools do not process, deliver, or forward the 

completed form. All approved out-of-zone requests require the parent to be 

responsible for transportation. For information regarding out-of-zones, please 

contact Student Services at 407-870-4897. 

Truancy Prevention and Intervention 

Each school has an attendance intervention team that goes to work when a 

student begins to demonstrate truant behavior (five unexcused absences). 

They also work closely with the Office of the State Attorney and with the 

Juvenile Court to assist parents and students in improving attendance, which 

is vital to academic success. For information regarding attendance standards 

and procedures in dealing with truant behavior, contact the Department of 

Student Services at 407-870-4897. 

Parent Resource Health Information 

Parent resources are located on the Florida Department of Education website at 

www.fldoe.org/family/fspsa.asp. 

Required immunizations and the recommended immunization schedule are 

located on the Florida Department of Health website at 

www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/immune/index.html. 

Student health resource information is available via the Florida Healthy Kids 

Corporation website at www.healthykids.org. 

Detailed information about meningococcal disease and vaccination is located on the 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at 

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-mening.pdf. 

Mental Health Services 

Parents may contact School Social Workers in the 

Student Services Department at 407-870-4897 or the 

Systems of Care Specialist at 407-343-8677 for more information 

on community agencies. 

Health Services 

Health Services provides coordinated school-based nursing 

services for students to promote school attendance and enhance 

academic achievement. The nurses initiate plans of care and 

coordinate any necessary medical accommodations to meet their 

needs. Health Services works with the Department of Health to 

review immunizations and medical records, and to provide 

appropriate health screenings. 

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October 

2011 


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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

TEACHER WORK DAY/ 

STUDENT HOLIDAY OR 

2ND EMERGENCY 

MAKE-UP DAY 

30 31 

FIRST DAY OF 2ND 


END OF 1ST 


PROFESSIONAL STUDY 

DAY/STUDENT HOLIDAY 

OR 1ST EMERGENCY 

MAKE-UP DAY 

ELEMENTARY 

REPORT CARDS 


1. Remember something wonderful your child did in the last week and tell them how proud 

you are of him or her. 2. Volunteer with your child. 

October 14 –16, 2011 

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend 

complete with carnival rides, 

live music, a car show, craft 

and food vendors and more. 

EventsAtHarmony.com 

407-891-8358 

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Multicultural 

Education 

The School District of Osceola County’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

Program serves students who have been identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). 

The students are enrolled in appropriate grade-level courses for Language Arts/ESOL, 

Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Computer Literacy. ELLs are introduced to the 

various cultural aspects of American society in order to facilitate their transition into the 

community life of their new country. 

For additional information, contact the Multicultural Education Department at 

407-870-4848. 

Website For 

Bilingual Parents 

(English/Spanish) 

For up-to-date information, log on to 

the Multicultural Education 

Department website at: 

http:// 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/ 

multicultural_education_ 

department/index.asp 

Bilingual 

Community 

Liaison 

The English/Spanish- 

Parent/Community Hotline is open 

between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 

answer questions or address any 

concerns pertaining to our students, 

school events, and programs. 

The number for the hotline is 

407-870-4850. 

Did You Know? 

➤ ESOL students in Osceola County represent 107 

different countries and speak over 90 languages. More than 

14,200 students (about 25% of the total student population) 

participate in the school district’s ESOL Program. 

➤ English Language Learners have certain program 

models and resources available to them and their teachers. 

These resources may vary by school level and/or school, 

but they are all geared toward the goal of furthering the 

students’ English language skills and academic 

achievement in content area classes. Program and 

resources available may include Project Families and 

Schools Together (Project F.A.S.T.), Treasure Chest, 

Rourke Reading Web, A+Rise, SIOP, V Math and Voyager. 

➤ Certain district schools offer a Dual Language Academy 

or Program. This educational model integrates native 

English speakers and native Spanish speakers for all, or 

most of the day. Academic subjects are taught to all 

participating students based on a 60/40 model: 60% 

instruction in English and 40% instruction in Spanish. 

Please contact the Multicultural Education Department for 

more information about this program. 

➤ A Parent Leadership Council (PLC) is established at the 

district level. The representatives are identified by each 

school as parents of students in the ESOL Program. The 

PLC meets twice a year to establish goals and enhance the 

school-to-district communication. The Multicultural 

Education Department facilitates and assists the Council in 

conducting its meetings and training activities. 

➤ The Multicultural Education Department provides an 

interpretation system (TalkSystem) for all of the schools in 

order to facilitate communication with parents. The goal is 

for parents to feel welcome and comfortable enough to be 

involved in their children’s education. The TalkSystem 

allows simultaneous interpretation at Board meetings, 

parent conferences, and school activities. 

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November 

2011 


1 2 3 4 5 

MIDDLE & HIGH 

SCHOOL 

REPORT CARDS 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

VETERANS DAY/ 


HOLIDAY 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

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27 28 29 30 

THANKSGIVING/ 


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1. Say hello to your neighbors often. 

2. Talk to your kids about ways to resolve conflicts. 

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Adults Serving 

VolunteeringOsceola 

and Inspiring Students 

Few activities produce such great benefits 

for so many as school volunteering 

Everyone involved in our Osceola schools – teachers, parents, administrators, and most 

importantly, students reap great rewards when parents serve as Osceola Adults Serving and 

Inspiring Students (OASIS) volunteers. While school staff gets a helping hand and school 

administrators see millions of dollars worth of work done for free, parents benefit from 

volunteer programs, too. Rewards include a sense of belonging, a better understanding of 

the educational system, and the satisfaction of helping children perform better academically. 

Studies show that children whose parents become involved at the schools: 

• show improved performance; 

• have greater self-esteem; 

• show a more positive attitude toward school; and 

• have better behavior. 

The OASIS school volunteer program welcomes parents to work alongside us in the 

schools. Each school has a volunteer coordinator who will assist parents with the 

application process, volunteer orientation, and who will work with volunteers to find out 

where they will be most effective. OASIS or the classsroom teacher will provide training. 

Partners in Education Program 

The district’s Partners in Education Program recognizes and encourages the 

contributions of business and civic organizations to our schools. Partner activities include 

financial contributions, in-kind donations and services, sponsorship of events, awards, 

enhancement programs, career education, dropout prevention, attendance and academic 

incentives, and employee volunteer release time for volunteering and mentoring. 

In turn, partner schools work hard to find creative ways that can help and recognize their 

business partners. 

Through the Partners in Education program, our community is making a positive 

difference in the education of Osceola’s youth. Call 407-870-4014 for information on 

how your business can become an Osceola Partner in Education. 

OASIS School Volunteer Program 

You’re Invited 

To Make A Difference... 

Volunteer Today! 

• Tutors 

• Classroom Volunteers 

• Clerical Volunteers 

• Media Center Volunteers 

• Mentors 

• Speakers Bureau 

• Language Bank 

• Judges 

• Partners in Education 

Call 407-870-4080 or your school’s volunteer 

coordinator for information on how to become a 

school volunteer or Business Partner in Education. 

To register as a 2011/2012 OASIS school 

volunteer, visit our website at www.osceola.k12.fl.us, 

click on Resources, then Parent Resources, and then 

Volunteer Opportunities under the section entitled 

Parent Toolbox. 

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December 

2011 


1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

DEFICIENCY/ 


11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

CHRISTMAS 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

WINTER BREAK 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

WINTER BREAK 

TEACHER/STUDENT HOLIDAY 


LAST DAY OF 

CLASSES 


1. Have your child teach you their homework. 

2. Get to know your child’s friends. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE 

December 17, 2011 

Bring the kids to meet Santa 

and play in 15 tons of real snow. 

Also check out the Kids Zone 

featuring bounce houses and 

games. Plus, enjoy food and 

craft vendors and much more. 


407-891-8358 

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21st Century 

Community 

Learning Centers 

Contact Information: 

For more information about participating schools, please contact us at: 

407-870-1433 

or visit the 21st CCLC website at: 

http://www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/AfterSchoolPrograms/default.asp 

Activities Offered: 

Hours and activities vary by school 

The 21st Century Community Learning 

Centers (21st CCLC) 

Afterschool Programs of the School 

District of Osceola County, Florida, 

are open to students where the 

project has been awarded by the Florida 

Department of Education. 

The program offers academic, artistic, 

and cultural enrichment opportunities to 

students and their families during the 

school year (before/after school) and 

during summer. The academic 

enrichment opportunities aim to meet 

state and local student performance 

standards in core academic subjects, 

such as reading, mathematics, 

and science. 

The program is designed to offer 

students a broad array of activities that 

reinforce and compliment the regular 

academic program. 

• Activities are offered before school, 

after school, weekends, and during the 

summer. 

• The programs are offered at no cost at the 

participating schools (Funded by the 

Florida Department of Education). 

• A nutritious snack is provided daily. 

• Transportation is provided at most 

schools. 

• To assist students in meeting 

or exceeding national, state, 

and local educational 

standards. 

• To assist parents in becoming 

more effective partners in their 

child’s education. 

• To help participants achieve 

and maintain healthy lifestyles 

and acquire a broad range of 

skills. 

Program Goals 

• Tutoring In Core 

Academic Subjects (math, 

reading, and science) 

• Homework Assistance 

• Service Learning Projects 

• Literature Circles 

• Credit Recovery 

(Plato Lab) 

• Family Fun Nights 

• Running Club 

• Sports 

• Fitness Class 

• Lifestyle/Nutrition 

• FCAT Explorer 

• To enhance self-expression 

and creativity through 

exposure and development of 

skills in crafts and the visual, 

performing, and literary arts. 

• To help youths achieve and 

maintain physical fitness and 

acquire a range of physical 

skills through opportunities for 

fun and constructive use of 

leisure time that can be 

beneficial throughout life. 

• ESOL Assistance 

• Recreational Activities 

• Art 

• Dance 

• Drama 

• Photography Classes 

• Science 

• Music (Jazz, Drums, 

Guitar, Piano - varies 

by site) 

• Media/TV Production 

• Basketball 

• Character Education 

Parental 

Opportunities 

• Adult English 

Classes/ 

Family Literacy 

• Workshops for 

Parents 

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January 

2012 


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

NEW YEAR’S DAY 

WINTER BREAK/ 


HOLIDAY 

CLASSES RESUME 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

MARTIN LUTHER KING 

JR. DAY - TEACHER/ 

STUDENT HOLIDAY 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

Spring Training Home of the 

Houston Astros 

Tickets on sale Saturday, January 21 

Go to www.OsceolaStadium.com 

or visit the Box Office at 

631 Heritage Park Way 

Kissimmee, FL 34744 

321-697-3201 

END OF 2ND 


FIRST DAY OF 

3RD GRADING PERIOD 

29 30 31 



Find us 

on 


1. Encourage your child to participate in an activity. 

2. Read together as a family. 

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Education 

Foundation 

The Education Foundation accepts donations of new clothing for 

homeless and destitute children in Osceola County. Social workers with 

the Osceola County School District “shop” in the Kids Closet and 

provide the clothing and personal items to the deserving students. 

The purpose of the Education Foundation - Osceola 

is to assist the School District of Osceola County in continuing 

its tradition of excellence in educating students. The Education 

Foundation provides a Teacher Community Liaison to newly-hired 

teachers, scholarships to graduating Osceola County students, 

classroom enhancement programs, 

scholarships, and recognition 

of our community’s dedicated educators. 

A Gift For Teaching 

Osceola County – In a 

partnership with Orlando’s 

A Gift For Teaching, the 

Foundation provides 

a teacher FREE store 

providing school supplies 

for needy children in 

classrooms. A Gift For 

Teaching is stocked with 

donated surplus supplies, 

slightly-damaged 

merchandise, and 

individual gifts, as well as 

items obtained through an 

annual school supply drive. 

Since opening in 2004, 

A Gift For Teaching – 

Osceola County has 

distributed more than $8 

million worth of products 

to teachers and students. 

Design & Go Studio – 

Open to the public, the 

Design & Go Studio is your 

one-stop print, cut, and 

finish solution. Self-service 

laminating, poster making, 

die cuts, and more! 

Scholarships – The 

Education Foundation 

has given over 2,000 

scholarships to graduating 

seniors in Osceola County 

since 1995. 

Mentoring – Take Stock In 

Children - This is a program 

that matches students from 

low-income families with 

mentors in Osceola County. 

Upon graduation from the 

program, the Education 

Foundation provides a fouryear 

Florida Prepaid 

Program Scholarship for the 

student to attend college. 

Bookmark Buddies – 

This program matches 

mentors with third graders 

who are in danger of being 

retained due to low FCAT 

reading scores. 

Contact the EDUCATION FOUNDATION at 407-870-4855 

www.foundationosceola.org 

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February 

2012 


1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

MIDDLE & HIGH 

SCHOOL 

REPORT CARDS 

ELEMENTARY 

REPORT CARDS 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 

FCAT WRITING - 

GRADES 4, 8, 10 


GRADES 4, 8, 10 

DEFICIENCY/ 


RODEO DAY - 




1. Learn more about foster parenting and adoption. 

2. Establish a buddy-system rule with your children. 

February 

17-19, 2012 

Tickets just $15 

Kids 10 and under 

FREE 

Tough Enough 

to Wear Pink 

– Bucking Cancer – 

SilverSpursRodeo.com 

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Exceptional 

Student Education 

Individual Education Plan 

All students enrolled in Exceptional Student Education 

Programs must have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

This is a written statement of the student’s present level of 

performance and the educational objectives for the school 

year. Students with disabilities with a current Individual 

Education Plan (IEP), who participate in FCAT, may be 

provided accommodations in the classroom as well as on 

the FCAT. The accommodations allowable on the 

FCAT should be accommodations the student has used 

regularly in the classroom, and are appropriate for the 

child’s educational need. Not all allowable accommodations 

in the classroom are permissible to be used on the FCAT. 

See your child’s Exceptional Student Education Teacher 

for more information. 

The mission of the Exceptional Student Education Department is to 

ensure each exceptional student the most appropriate educational setting 

in the least restrictive environment. All special needs will be met through 

an individualized program ensuring self-esteem and functional 

independence resulting in the attainment of each student’s fullest potential 

to become a self-supporting adult. 

For more information, 

visit the ESE website at: 

www.osceola.k12.fl.us 

click District Staff, click 

on Departments, then 

Exceptional Student 

Education or contact the 

ESE Department at 

407-343-8700. 

Preschool 

Educational 

Evaluation Program 

(PEEP) 

The Preschool Educational 

Evaluation Program for Exceptional 

Student Education provides 

screening and evaluation for 

preschool children with unidentified 

special needs, developmental delays, 

or other handicapping conditions. 

Parents, guardians, or any 

community agency may refer 

children two and one-half years of 

age, not already enrolled in 

Osceola County School District’s 

Voluntary Prekindergarten or 

Kindergarten. Referrals can be made 

by contacting the PEEP office at 

407-891-1178. 

Helping Every Student Succeed! 

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March 

2012 


1 2 3 


GRADES 4, 8, 10 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

SPRING BREAK 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

CLASSES RESUME 


END OF 3RD 



1. Review safety rules with your children. 

2. Find out what parental supports are available free in our community. 

April 14, 2012 

Join us for this free event 

featuring educational speakers, 

entertaining exhibits, the 

Cosmic Kids Zone, stargazing on 

Telescope Hill, a planetarium, 

glow golf and more. 


407-891-8358 

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Career & 

Technical 

Zenith Career Center 

The Zenith Career Center provides a career-focused 

program for at-risk high school students to earn a 

standard diploma. It is designed for ninth- and tenthgrade 

students who are at least 16 years of age, 

behind in credits, and have a low GPA. The goal is for 

students to graduate with their high school diploma 

and job skills. Contact your child’s current school 

guidance department for further information. The 

Career Programs being offered are as follows: 

• Auto Detailing 

• Culinary Arts 

• Digital Design 

• Early Childhood Education 

• First Responder 

• Marketing 

• Digital Video Production 

• Games, Animation and Simulation 

• Nails Technology 

All Osceola County middle and high schools offer a variety of Career & Technical Education 

programs. These programs are designed to prepare students for employment and/or 

postsecondary education at universities, community colleges, or technical schools, such as 

our school district’s Technical Education Center Osceola. Students interested in enrolling in 

these programs and obtaining the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award are 

encouraged to contact their Counselor or Career Specialist for additional information. 

Career & Technical Education also offers Career Academies at the high schools. 

Career Academies are small learning 

communities within high schools that 

integrate rigorous academic instruction 

with relevant career education, preparing 

the student for both the workplace and 

college. 

Celebration High School 

• Academy of Communication & Multi-Media 

Technology 

• Academy of Broadcast Journalism 

Gateway High School 

• Academy of Architectural & Environmental 

Design 


Technology 

• Academy of Health & Medical Science 

Harmony High School 


Technology 

• Academy of Agriscience & Veterinary Science 

Liberty High School 

• Academy of Design & Manufacturing/ 

Solar Energy 

• Academy of Entrepreneurship, Marketing & 

Management 

• Academy of Health & Medical Sciences/ 

Allied Health Services 

• Academy of Early Childhood Education 


Technology 

High School Academies 

Osceola High School 


Technology 


• Academy of Culinary Arts 

Poinciana High School 


Technology 

• S.T.E.M. Academy of Engineering, Drafting & 

Construction 

• Academy of Finance 

• Academy of Culinary Arts 


St. Cloud High School 

• Academy of Early Childhood Education 

• Academy of Health & Medical Sciences 

PATHS @ TECO 


Technology 


• Academy of Automotive Service Technology 

Student Achievement Our #1 Priority! 

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April 

2012 


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

FIRST DAY OF 

4TH GRADING PERIOD 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

FCAT TESTING GRADES 3 - 11 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

FCAT TESTING GRADES 3 - 11 

29 30 

MIDDLE & HIGH 

SCHOOL 

REPORT CARDS 



ELEMENTARY 

REPORT CARDS 

CATCH THE 

CONSERVATIVE 

WAVE 

Remember ... 

Water No More 

Than Twice A Week 

Even Addresses 

Thursday & Sunday 

Odd Addresses 

Wednesday & Saturday 

Non-Residential 

Monday & Friday 

(Includes HOA 

Community Areas) 

Does not apply 

to customers 

using reclaimed 

water, 

reclaimed 

customers have 

designated 

days. 

bringing you life’s 

most precious 

resource 


1. Wear a blue ribbon and tell everyone who asks that it is in honor of April – Child Abuse 

Prevention Month 2. “Get Your Blues Out” – Wear blue to prevent child abuse. 

NO WATERING BETWEEN 

10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM 

For questions on how to set your irrigation timer or your 

watering days, please call our Water Conservation 

Coordinator, Liz Block at 407-944-5120 

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Technical Education Center Osceola (TECO) 

& Adult Learning Center Osceola 

TECO is an institution designed to train 

individuals for entry-level employment, 

to improve current job skills for our 

employed students, and to provide 

quality training services for local 

business and industry. TECO serves 

adults and high school students. 

Day and evening programs provide 

accommodating hours for working adults 

who want to improve their technical or 

trade skills. Students may obtain 

certifications and/or licenses in the 

following programs: 

• Accounting Operations 

• Administrative Assistant 

• Automotive Technology 

• Business Computer Programming 

• Certified Nursing Assistant 

• Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts 

• Computer Assisted Drafting 

• CPR/First Aid 

• Digital Design 

• EMT 

• Electricity 

• EVOC 

• Firefighter 1 

• HVACR 

• Home Health Aide 

• Legal Administrative Specialist 

• Licensed Practical Nurse 

• Medical Administrative Specialist 

• Medical Assistant 

• Pharmacy Technician 

• Phlebotomy 

• Web Design Services 

• Web Programming Services 

• Wireless Telecommunications 

www.teco.osceola.k12.us 

407-344-5080 

Career And Skills Enrichment (CASE) 

provides quality practical hands-on 

training to adults with special needs. 

Through the combined efforts of Career 

and Technical Education (CTE), TECO 

and Vocational Rehabilitation, this 

population of students is offered the 

following six new programs: 

• Culinary Arts 

• Automotive Detailing 

• Pet Grooming 

• Basic Automotive Maintenance 

• Commercial Sewing Services 

• Basic Computer Skills 

Adult Learning Center Osceola (ALCO) 

provides day and evening classes for Adult 

High School, Literacy, Adult Basic 

Education, English for Speakers of Other 

Languages (ESOL), and GED. All students 

are tested for placement in classes to meet 

their needs. 

• Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) is for 

individuals wishing to improve their reading, writing, and 

math skills to prepare for the GED exam or to transition 

into the workplace or higher academic or vocational 

training. 

• Adult High School - This program is for individuals 

who dropped out of high school and wish to return and 

earn the credits they need for their high school diploma. 

• Challenger is a high school completion program for 

those 16 - 21 years of age. Students are awarded a 

regular high school diploma from their home school. 

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

is for adults whose first language is not English and who 

want to develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading, 

and writing. 

• General Educational Development (GED) classes are 

for adults who wish to improve their basic skills in 

preparation for the GED exam. ALCO is the Official GED 

Testing Center in Osceola County. 

• Corporate Services Institute (CSI) provides education 

and customized training to meet the needs of employers. 

Individual self-enrichment classes are available as well 

as meeting space. 

ALCO also offers the following classes: Citizenship, 

Computer, and Conversational English. For further 

information, contact Adult Learning Center Osceola, 

2320 New Beginnings Road in Kissimmee at 

407-518-8140 or www.alco.osceola.k12.fl.us. 

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May 

2012 


1 2 3 4 5 

DEFICIENCY/ 


6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

MEMORIAL DAY 


HOLIDAY 


1. Praise your child today. 

2. Catch your child doing something good today and tell him or her. 

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Secondary 

Education 

High School Credit 

• An advanced student in middle school may earn up to four credits toward high school graduation. 

The student must earn a grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” in order to receive high school credit. Gifted 

studies are also available to middle school students. 

• All high school students in Osceola County are required to meet Florida Standards for graduation, 

including 24 credits and a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Standards are changing, however, 

due to the move forward end-of-course assessments as graduation requirements. See FACTS.org 

for the most up-to-date information. 

• All Osceola County high schools offer honors classes, Advanced Placement classes, and college 

Dual Enrollment classes. The International Baccalaureate program at Gateway and Celebration High 

are available to students meeting entrance requirements. 

• Each student shall select the most challenging course of study available to build a successful and 

fulfilling future. As goals and opportunities unfold, each student should meet with a counselor to 

review his or her progress annually. 

High School Graduation Requirements 

Graduation from an Osceola County high school is determined by the number of credits earned. 

Twenty-four (24) credits is the minimum required by high schools with traditional scheduling. In 

addition to taking the required course work to graduate, a student must: 

• Have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; and 

• Have passed all the applicable state testing requirements such as FCAT 2.0 and End of Course 

Exams. 

Requirements for graduation from high school for students entering in the 2011/2012 

school year include: 

• Four credits in English; 

• Four credits in Math, one of which must be Algebra 1 or its equivalent and one must be 

Geometry or its equivalent; 

• Three credits in Science, of which one must be Biology I or its equivalent; 

• Three credits in Social Studies, which must include American History, World History, Economics, 

and American Government; 

• One credit in fine arts; or an approved practical art; 

• One credit in physical education to include the integration of health; and 

• Eight credits in electives. 

Courses of Study 

Career Preparatory: This course of study includes one of the 

following career/technical education programs and 

prepares the student to attend a community college or an 

adult technical center: Agriscience; Architecture & 

Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; 

Business Management; Hospitality and Tourism; Human 

Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety & 

Security; Education and Training; Finance; Health Science; 

Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales & Services; Technology, 

Engineering & Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution 

& Logistics. Students attempting to earn a Gold Seal 

Vocational scholarship are encouraged to contact a counselor 

for additional information. 

College Preparatory/Career Preparatory: This course of 

study is designed to prepare students for a four-year 

college or university through a combination of academic 

and career/technical electives. To enter a Florida university, 

the student must fulfill the requirements of courses 

identified by the the Florida State University System. In 

addition, the student is expected to take the PERT, SAT, or 

ACT prior to graduation and score at or above the 

established statewide passing score in each test area. As a 

student nears graduation, he/she may opt to complete 

either the College Prep or Career Prep option instead of 

the combination. 

Advanced College Preparatory: This course of study 

includes a rigorous level of both required and elective college 

preparatory courses. To enter a Florida university, the student 

must fulfill requirements of the courses identified by the 

Florida State University System and qualify for college 

admissions with an acceptable PERT, SAT, or ACT score. 

Opportunities to earn college credits, achieve high college 

admissions test scores, and prepare for admissions to 

prestigious universities and military academies are only a few 

of the advantages of this course of study. Students are 

required to earn credit in at least four IB/AP/Dual Enrollment 

courses; students who complete eight or more IB/AP/Dual 

Enrollment courses will be recognized as Advanced Scholars. 

If your child falls behind... 

Your child may be at risk of not meeting the graduation requirements if: 

• His/her grade point average falls below 2.5; and/or 

• He/she fails to pass any of the applicable State Assessments. 

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June 

2012 


1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

ELEMENTARY 

REPORT CARDS 

LAST STUDENT DAY - 

END OF 4TH GRADING 

PERIOD 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

POST PLANNING - 

LAST DAY FOR 

TEACHERS 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

MIDDLE & HIGH 

SCHOOL 

REPORT CARDS 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 


1. Talk to your child about setting goals and solving problems. 

2. Develop a phone support network for parents you know. 

Always 

Giving Back 

To Our 

Community! 

Wrangler National Patriot 

– Supporting Our Troops – 

For Rodeo Dates Visit 

SilverSpursRodeo.com 

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Educational 

Opportunities 

For Students 

Advanced Placement 

All Osceola County high schools offer courses which 

are comparable to introductory college classes. If 

students achieve high scores in exit exams following 

these Advanced Placement (AP) courses, they earn 

college credits which are transferable to almost any 

public or private college in the United States. 

Charter Schools 

Charter Schools are independent public schools 

that operate under a performance contract, or a 

“charter,” which frees them from most rules and 

regulations created for traditional public schools. 

As part of the contract, charter schools are held strictly 

accountable for academic and financial results. For 

more information regarding charter schools, contact the 

Office of Charter and Choice Schools at 407-870-4847. 

Dual Enrollment 

Juniors and seniors who qualify can receive 

community college credit for certain courses taught 

either on the high school campus or at Valencia 

Community College. Community college dual 

enrollment credits are accepted at Florida public 

universities but may or may not be transferable to 

private schools or universities outside of Florida. 

Consult a guidance counselor or college for additional 

information. 

International Baccalaureate 

Gateway and Celebration High Schools host this 

districtwide program, which is based on the most 

rigorous international academic standards and 

includes a four-year pre-set curriculum covering all 

subjects. Students who successfully finish the 

program and receive the IB diploma have a 

passport to many of the world’s leading universities 

and have earned a year or more in college credits. 

Virtual School 

Virtual School provides free online classes and 

instruction to any public, private, or home-school 

student in Florida. Online learning provides students and 

families the flexibility to learn any time, any place, any 

path, and at any pace. For further information, log on to: 

• www.ovss.osceola.k12.fl.us/ 

• http://ovsk8.osceola.k12.fl.us/ 

• www.flvs.net/ 

Gifted 

Gifted programs are available from kindergarten 

through Grade 12. Students must meet eligibility 

criteria provided in the Special Programs and 

Procedures Document established by the Florida 

Department of Education. If you feel your child 

could benefit from Gifted services, contact your 

child’s school guidance counselor. 

Professional & Technical High 

School (PATHS) 

Any Osceola County high school student may apply to 

attend the Professional and Technical High School 

(PATHS). Students have the opportunity to earn both a 

high school diploma and certification or licensing in a 

career and technical program. Contact the Professional 

and Technical High School at 407-518-5407. 

Home Education 

Students are considered enrolled in home schooling 

through the Osceola School District when they have 

indicated such to the Superintendent in writing, and 

the Superintendent has approved the request. 

For more information, call 407-518-2909. 

Career Pathways 

The Career Pathways course of study allows students 

to earn college credit. This includes appropriate 

community college/postsecondary preparatory courses, 

plus applied career and technical courses in one of the 

following program areas: Agribusiness, Business 

Technology, Health Science, Marketing, Public Service, 

or Technology Education. 

Osceola County School for the Arts 

The Osceola County School for the Arts emphasizes 

pre-professional arts training at an accelerated, 

in-depth level for students with a gift for the arts. 

For more information on the application and audition 

process, contact the school at 407-931-4803. 

Student Achievement Our #1 Priority 

Additional Choice Option Schools 

Elementary 

• Chesnut Elementary School for Science and 

Engineering 

• Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts 

• Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International 

Studies 

• Kissimmee Elementary School Dual Language 

Academy 

• Ventura Elementary School Dual Language 

Academy 

Middle 

• Discovery Intermediate School - Academy of 

Science and Technology 

• Parkway Middle School - International Studies 

High 

• Poinciana High School - Academy of 

Engineering/Construction, Academy of Health 

Professions, and Academy of Finance 

For more information, contact the 

Charter and Choice Department at 407-870-4847. 

AVID 

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) 

ensures that all students will succeed in a rigorous 

curriculum, complete a college preparatory path, and 

increase enrollment in four-year colleges. Students in 

AVID will be enrolled in the AVID elective class that 

meets daily and provides tutoring, study skills, college 

awareness, and team building. For more information, 

contact Secondary Education at 407-870-4901. 

Duke/Osceola TIPS Program 

The TIPS Program identifies academically-talented 

seventh graders based on standardized test scores. 

Students have the opportunity to participate in 

enriching test preparation sessions and to take the 

SAT. Scoring information is used to help students 

effectively plan for their high school years. 

Driver Education Online Course 

Students have the opportunity to go online from the 

School District’s homepage at www.osceola.k12.fl.us 

and take the D.A.T.A. (Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco 

Awareness) driver education course required before 

getting their permit to drive. Check under Student 

Resources on the district website. A portion of the 

fee comes back to the district to support driver 

education programs. 

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1. Learn about parenting practices of different cultures. 

2. Recognize your child’s many accomplishments. 

Osceola County Board of County Commissioners 

Brandon Arrington - District 3, John Quinones - District 2, 

Fred Hawkins, Jr. - District 5, Michael Harford - District 1, 

Frank Attkisson - District 4. 

407-742-2ASK 

Honoring the past, shaping the future. 

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Parent 

Self-Assessment 

These factors are not limited to one site, but rather they are 

common to all of our nearly 60 public school campuses 

across Osceola County. The Osceola School District is 

working hard to provide close to 53,000 students with the 

best possible education, as student achievement remains 

the district’s number one priority. 

Successful 

Students 

✭ ✭ ✭ 

Caring 

Staff 

✭ ✭ ✭ 

Strong 

Program 

Achievement 

✭ ✭ ✭ 

Creative 

Learning 

Choices 

✭ ✭ ✭ 

Supportive 

Parents 

1. ____ I stress the importance of education and doing 

one’s best in school. 

2. ____ I express to my child that he/she has the ability 

to be successful. 

3. ____ I help my child to set short- and long-term 

educational goals. 

4. ____ I celebrate my child’s academic 

accomplishments. 

5. ____ I read to, as well as with, my child. 

6. ____ I assure that my child has a consistent time and 

place to do homework. 

7. ____ I ensure that my child has materials needed to 

complete assignments. 

8. ____ I regularly ask to see work that my child is 

doing in school. 

9. ____ I attend workshops and/or parent events on 

helping my child at home. 

10. ____ I monitor television viewing. 

11. ____ I teach and reinforce positive behaviors such as 

respect for self and others, hard work, and 

responsibility. 

12. ____ I am aware of and enforce school behavioral 

expectations. 

13. ____ I ensure that my child has a regular routine. 

14. ____ I encourage my child to accept responsibility for 

his/her actions. 

15. ____ I ensure that my child is in attendance and on 

time to school each day. 

16. ____ I monitor and promote my child’s participation 

in extracurricular and after-school activities. 

17. ____ I communicate regularly with my child’s teacher 

in person, on the phone, by e-mail, or through 

writing. 

18. ____ I prepare for and attend teacher conferences, 

Individualized Education Plan meetings, 

Academic Improvement Plan meetings, or other 

individualized student meetings. 

19. ____ I attend Open House, Science Fairs, plays, 

musical events, class trips, sporting events, 

curriculum nights, or other school activities. 

20. ____ I volunteer in the school setting when possible. 

This self-assessment has been developed to help you determine how involved you are in promoting 

a positive education for your child. Read each statement and place a check mark (✓) on the line 

indicating that you agree with the statement. 

Now that you have completed this form, assess your involvement in your child’s education. 

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Rights & 

Responsibilities 

Under Florida law, you have 

the right to... 

• receive clear information about what is required for your 

child(ren) to be promoted to the next grade. 

• be notified of your child(ren)’s progress toward achieving state and 

district expectations for academic proficiency. 

• be notified of your right to participate in the development of 

academic improvement plans. 

• receive assessment results, including student progress reports, 

report cards, and end–of–year status. 

• be notified of school accountability and school improvement 

rating reports, including school grading system and district 

performance grades. 

• receive information regarding teacher qualifications. 

• receive communication regarding instructional materials. 

• be notified regarding rights related to student records (access, 

waiver of access, challenge and hearing, and privacy). 

• receive a copy of the District Code of Student Conduct. 

Under Florida law, you are 

responsible for... 

Opportunities For Parental Participation 

When children, parents, and educators 

work as a team, students succeed. 

Osceola District Schools have high expectations for their students and 

parents. Research shows that students benefit from parent involvement 

through higher grades and test scores, better attendance and more homework 

completed, a more positive attitude and better behavior, and a higher 

graduation rate at the secondary level. We expect parents to be actively 

involved in their child’s education. 

Join the team by: 

• becoming familiar with school goals and being supportive of those goals; 

• being a chaperone for a field trip; 

• participating in the School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings; 

• being involved by volunteering in your child’s school and classroom; 

• supporting and attending school functions; 

• emphasizing the value of learning; 

• monitoring your child’s activities at home and in the school; and 

• reviewing and contributing to the Title I School or District Parent 

Involvement Plan (PIP), if your child attends a Title I School. The PIP is 

available at the school’s website. The District Title I PIP is available at the 

following website: http://www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/special_programs/index.asp. 

Support and Attend: 

• school functions; 

• educational activities; 

• parent meetings and social events; 

• PTO and PTA events; 

• Parent/teacher conferences; 

• Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings; and 

• Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) or Progress Monitoring 

Plan (PMP) meetings. 

• emphasizing the value of learning. 

• setting high expectations. 

• being a good role model. 

• discussing your child’s school work daily. 

• emphasizing good work habits. 

• reading to your children and letting them read to you daily. 

• ensuring regular and punctual attendance. 

• monitoring your child’s activities at home, school, and in the 

community. 

Monitor your child’s progress by: 

• becoming familiar with your child’s teacher and his/her 

behavior plan; 

• monitoring your child’s activities at school; 

• corresponding with your child’s teacher; 

• reviewing progress reports and report cards; 

• attending teacher conferences; and 

• reviewing and discussing daily work and homework assignments. 

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On The Road To 

Wellness 

As a district, we have started on a journey towards wellness for students, staff, and 

community. Our district School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is composed of 

leaders in the community, district administrators, health service professionals, risk 

management representatives, business professionals, and parents. The task of this 

Council is to monitor the implementation of the Wellness Policy and to make 

recommendations to the School Board for the revision of the policy if necessary. 

Osceola District schools are committed to providing school environments that 

promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and their ability to learn by 

supporting healthy eating and physical activity. 

Initiatives that have taken 

place and/or are planned are: 

• Walking/jogging programs for students and staff 

• Food tasting 

• Fruit/vegetable promotions 

• Safer school environment awareness 

Tools for Schools Program 

• Health/Nutrition/Brain Gym workshops for staff 

• Yoga/step aerobics/taebo for staff 

• Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart 

• Schoolwide marathons 

• Nutrition Nuggets newsletter for all students and staff 

• Healthier options in vending machines 

• Fundraisers that support healthy eating 

• Wellness tips on morning announcements 

• Physical activity calendars that suggest 

activities at home for students and families 

• Health Fairs 

• All-School Field Days 

• Gardening For Kids 

• Student wellness committees 

• Health Information Centers at all schools 

• Walking Trails at 10 schools 

• Spring Training and Boot Camps for staff 

• Healthy Cooking classes 

• Support for Adult Sports leagues 

• Zumba Fitness Classes for staff 

• Promoting Healthy U.S. Schools Challenge 

• Team Nutrition in all schools 

• Nutrition education by the food service manager in 

the cafeteria and classroom 

• Health screening kiosks for staff 

• Healthy High School Heroes program with Florida 

Blood Centers and high schools 

• 50 Days of Fitness 

Children have to be healthy 

to learn and they have to 

learn how to be healthy 

Taking an active role in wellness initiatives 

at your child’s school provides unique 

resources and support that fosters better 

health for all. For more information about 

school wellness, call your child’s school 

Wellness Coordinator or district Wellness 

Coordinators: 

Deborah Brintley at 407-870-4675, 

Susan McKay at 407-870-4672, 

or Candice Roberson at 407-870-4059. 

Safe Schools/Healthy 

Students 

Safe Schools/Health Students is a 

federal initiative providing mental health 

services, substance abuse specialists, 

parenting liaisons, truancy services, 

services for students at risk, and violence 

prevention for elementary and 

secondary schools. For further information, 

call Safe Schools/Healthy Students at 

407-343-8678. 

Proven Facts 

• Healthier children make better students. 

• Physical activity increases test scores. 

• Only nutrient-rich food can provide the 

essential building blocks needed 

for developing brains. 

Wellness Policy Guidelines 

The Wellness Policy focuses on the eight areas to 

build healthier brains and bodies: 

• Health education 

• Healthy school 

environment 

• Physical education/activity 

• Nutrition services 

• Staff wellness 

• Family/community 

involvement 

• Counseling, Psychological 

& Social Services 

• Health services 

See the Wellness Policy on the district website under 

Resources, then Parent Resources, then in Parent Toolbox. 

The School District of Osceola County is participating in 

the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools 

Program. Their mission is to reduce the nationwide 

prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015 and empower 

kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices. Their 

programs include Healthcare Initiatives, Healthy Schools 

Program, Industry Initiatives, and a Kids movement. 

Each school receives technical assistance and support 

from a variety of experts and resources to improve 

nutrition, physical activity, and staff wellness through 

participation in the program. The School Wellness 

Coordinator and School Wellness Committee assess the 

wellness of their school using the Healthy Schools Builder. 

They then create an Action Plan which is aligned with the 

Healthy Schools Program recognition criteria. Schools 

meeting the criteria are recognized at the national 

convention for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. 

For more information on the Alliance for a Healthier 

Generation, go to www.healthiergeneration.org. 

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School DistrictBoggy Creek 

Middle Schools 

Denn John 

2001 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 

Phone: 407-935-3560 

Discovery Intermediate 

5350 San Miguel Road, Kissimmee, FL 34758 

Phone: 407-343-7300 

Horizon 

2020 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 

Phone: 407-943-7240 

Kissimmee 

2410 Dyer Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34741 

Phone: 407-870-0857 

Narcoossee 

2700 N. Narcoossee Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 

Phone: 407-891-6600 

Neptune 

2727 Neptune Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744 

Phone: 407-935-3500 

Parkway 

857 Florida Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743 

Phone: 407-344-7000 

St. Cloud 

1975 South Michigan Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769 

Phone: 407-891-3200 

2011/2012 School List 

810 Florida Parkway 


Phone: 407-344-5060 

Central Avenue 

500 West Columbia 

Avenue 


Phone: 407-343-7330 

Chestnut School for 

Science and 

Engineering 

4300 Chestnut Street 


Phone: 407-870-4862 

Cypress 

2251 Lakeside Drive 


Phone: 407-344-5000 

Deerwood 

3701 Marigold Avenue 


Phone: 407-870-2400 

East Lake 

4001 Boggy Creek Road 


Phone: 407-943-8450 

Flora Ridge 

2900 Dyer Blvd. 


Phone: 407-933-3999 

Hickory Tree 

2355 Old Hickory Tree Road 

St. Cloud, FL 34772 

Phone: 407-891-3120 

Elementary Schools 

Highlands 

800 W. Donegan Avenue 


Phone: 407-935-3620 

Kissimmee 

3700 W. Donegan 

Avenue 


Phone: 407-935-3640 

Koa 

5000 Koa Street 


Phone: 407-518-1161 

Lakeview 

2900 5th Street 


Phone: 407-891-3220 

Michigan Avenue 

2015 S. Michigan Avenue 


Phone: 407-891-3140 

Mill Creek 

1700 Mill Slough Road 


Phone: 407-935-3660 

Narcoossee 

2690 N. Narcoossee 

Road 


Phone: 407-892-6858 

Neptune 

1200 Betsy Ross 

Lane 


Phone: 407-892-8387 

Continued on back page 

Partin Settlement 

2434 Remington 

Boulevard 


Phone: 407-518-2000 

Pleasant Hill 

1253 Pleasant Hill Road 


Phone: 407-935-3700 

Poinciana Academy of 

Fine Arts 

4201 Rhododendron Ave. 


Phone: 407-343-4500 

Reedy Creek 

5100 Eagles Trail 

Kissimmee,FL 34758 

Phone: 407-935-3580 

St. Cloud 

2701 Budinger Avenue 


Phone: 407-891-3160 

Sunrise 

1925 Ham Brown Road 


Phone: 407-870-4866 

Thacker Avenue School 

for International Studies 

301 Thacker Avenue 


Phone: 407-935-3540 

Ventura 

275 Waters Edge Drive 


Phone: 407-344-5040 

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Charter Schools 

Bellalago Academy 



Phone: 407-933-1690 

Canoe Creek Charter Academy (Pre K-8) 

3600 Canoe Creek Road 


Phone: 407-891-7320 

Four Corners Charter (K-8) 

9100 Teacher Lane 

Davenport, FL 33837 

Phone: 407-787-4300 

Kissimmee Charter Academy (K-8) 

2850 Bill Beck Boulevard 


Phone: 407-847-1400 

Maverick High School 

1100 North Main Street 


Phone: 321-250-1871 

New Dimensions High 



Phone: 407-870-9949 

P.M. Wells Charter Academy (K-8) 

2426 Remington Boulevard 


Phone: 321-697-1020 

UCP Child Development Center 

448 Donegan Avenue 


Phone: 407-932-3445 

Multi-Level Schools 

Celebration K–8 

510 Campus Street 

Celebration, FL 34747 

Phone: 407-566-2300 

Harmony Community 

3365 Schoolhouse 

Road 


Phone: 407-892-1655 

The Osceola County School 

for the Arts (6–12) 

3151 N. Orange Blossom Tr. 


Phone: 407-931-4803 

Westside K-8 

2551 Westside Boulevard 


Phone: 407-390-1748 

Alternative School 

New Beginnings 

2599 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 

Phone: 407-348-4466 

Adult Learning Center 

Osceola 

2320 New Beginnings Road 


Phone: 407-518-8140 

2011/2012 School List 

Adult Education 

Technical Education Center 

Osceola (TECO) 

501 Simpson Road 


Phone: 407-344-5080 

Your present. Your future. We’re here. TM 

Check out CFE’s debit card program called 

MYCFE4Schools. Every time a member uses an 

exclusive card for signature transactions, CFE will 

donate a portion of the fee income to the Osceola 

School District. For more details, visit mycfe.com 

High Schools 

Celebration 

1809 Celebration Boulevard 

Celebration, FL 34747 

Phone: 321-939-6600 

Gateway 

93 Panther Paws Trail 


Phone: 407-935-3600 

Harmony 

3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd. 


Phone: 407-933-9900 

Liberty 



Phone: 407-933-3910 

Osceola 

420 South Thacker Avenue 


Phone: 407-518-5400 

PATHS 

501 Simpson Road 


Phone: 407-518-5407 

Poinciana 

2300 South Poinciana Blvd. 


Phone: 407-870-4860 

St. Cloud 

2000 Bulldog Lane 


Phone: 407-891-3100 

Zenith 

2218 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. 


Phone: 407-846-3976 

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