About Our School

FAQ
What grades are offered at the school?
Who can register at the school?
What do I need to have to register my child(ren)?
What medical records do I need?
What is a Charter School?
Does the charter school participate in state testing programs (ie. FCAT/NRT)?
Does the charter school provide transportation?
Does the charter school offer enrichment classes?
Does the charter school offer before/after care or camp programs?
Does the charter school offer a school lunch program?
Does the school have a dress code?
Does it cost to go to the school (tuition)?
IMPORTANT EMERGENCY INFORMATION

What grades are offered at the school?
Kindergarten-Grade 5. Children must turn five years old by August 31st of the current school year to enroll in Kindergarten.

Who can register at the school?
Priority enrollment is given to children of employees of the JFK Medical Center and their affliates and then open to the public as space allows.

What do I need to have to register my child(ren)?
All new students must have an original birth certificate, completed health records and the most recent report card from the transferring school.

What medical records do I need?
All students must have all required shots and must provide the blue immunization card. Students transferring from a public school in Palm Beach County should already have this card on file in cummulative file at the previous school.

What is a Charter School?
A charter school is a public school that is governed by an independent governing board. A charter school provides a comprehensive program with flexibility in curriculum and practices.

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Does the charter school participate in state testing programs (ie. FCAT/NRT)?
Our school must meet all standards for student performance required in the state of Florida, therefore we participate in all state required testing.

Does the charter school provide transportation?
We provide transportation for students who live between two and four miles from the school. Students living further must be transported to school.

Does the charter school offer enrichment classes?
We offer Art, Music, Media, P.E., and Spanish classes. Our most capable students are invited to participate in an enrichment program.

Does the charter school offer before/after care or camp programs?
Yes, please visit the "Club Horizons" link on the home page for more information.

Does the charter school offer a school lunch program?
Yes, we participate in the National School Lunch Program and students can buy or bring their lunch.

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Does the school have a dress code?
Yes, the children wear khaki bottoms and a school logo shirt.

Does it cost to go to the school (tuition)?
No, it is a free public school.

READY TO RESPOND
In the event of a hurricane or other emergency situations in which school may be closed parents are asked to contact their local media and call our emergency hotline, "READY TO RESPOND" with detailed school specific information. The number to call is: 1-800-420-1970. Regular and updated information is provided on this service.

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