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INTRODUCTIONDISTRICT OVERVIEWBroward County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school district and the largest, fully accredited public school district in the nation. The Districtserves the educational needs of a unique urban/suburban mix of more than 255,000 students.DISTRICT STUDENTINFORMATION:GRADING PERIOD:Nine Weeks2008/09 (Latest Figures)BUDGET (2006/07) More than 255,000 K-12 students 5.07 Billion A diverse multicultural/multiethnic population with studentsfrom 166 countries, speaking 50languagesIncluding:GeneralCapital 2.16 Billion 2.31 BillionAVERAGE PER PUPIL More than 120,000 adult students EXPENDITUREin adult and community education 2008/09 (Latest Figures) Over 40,000 exceptional studenteducation children - over 30,000with special needs, 10,000 giftedstudentsPre-kindergarten population ofmore than 4,000 with specialprograms for learning readinessExceptional StudentsElementary, Middle, High 12,282Traditional StudentsElementary, Middle, High 6,714At-Risk StudentsApproximately 23,000 school-age Elementary, Middle, Highchildren in after-school child care 7,681programsVocational StudentsElementary, Middle, High 6,393SCHEDULED SCHOOLDAYS: 180DIVERSITY BREAKDOWN2008/09 (Latest Figures)Six schools - Colbert, Hallandale,Lake Forest and Watkins elementaryschools and McNicol Middle andGulfstream middle schools - are on amodified school calendar (year roundschedule)NUMBER OF SCHOOLS2008/09 (Latest rsCharter ENROLLMENT2008/09 (Latest Figures)Elementary (Pre K-5)MiddleHighSpecial CentersCharter SchoolsTotal2007/08 TotalBlackWhiteHispanicAsianMulti-racialNative 042008/09 (Latest Figures)Number ofiInstructional staff23,477Number of clerical,support, etc. staff16,237Total number ofpermanent staff17,255Total number ofsubstitute/temp staff15,278Total:39,714DISTRICT REPORTSDuring the course of the school year, the District publishes reports and fact sheets on a wide variety of topics including standardized testingresults, grant program evaluations, and District financial results.The School Board of Broward County also publishes a periodic Strategic Plan that outlines the District’s goals and objectives in such areas asstudent achievement, employee excellence, innovation and more.LEARN /http://www.browardschools.com/pdf/strategic plan.pdf6

2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR-BROWARDCOUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS*NEWCOMERSHOW TO REGISTERFOR SCHOOLTo find out the school(s)assigned to your homeaddress, you may eithercall the District’s PupilPlacement/ReassignmentDepartment at 754-321-3035or use the online SchoolLocator (see below). Youmust provide your specificstreet address and yourchild’s grade level in order todetermine the correct schoolyour child will attend. Foran Enrollment Checklist andStudent Registration Form,contact the registrar’s officeat your assigned school ordownload from the Web site.LEARN MORE: OOL LOCATORThe District offers aconvenient online systemthat locates your assignedschool and provides valuableinformation about theschool. District-wide schoolboundary maps are alsoavailable.LEARN MORE: 714212818152229291623307142128Employee Planning(no school for 128181522292916233031017244111825Schools & AdministrativeOffices ClosedSchools ClosedReport Cards IssuedEarly Release DayFirst & Last Day of SchoolHurricane make-up days in order of preference: 1/15/10, 10/22/09,4/22/10, 3/25/10*Year Round Schools Follow Different Calendars7

ALL STUDENTSATOMIC LEARNINGAtomic Learning provides Web-based softwaretraining for dozens of computer applications thatBroward County Schools students and teachersuse every day. These short, easy-to-view-andunderstand tutorials are an anytime, anywheretraining resource. A username and password arerequired to use the system.LEARN MORE: http://broward.atomiclearning.com/ATTENDANCE POLICYRegular school attendance is vitally importantto a student’s academic achievement. A studenthas a “pattern of non-attendance” if he or sheis absent from school a total of 30 hours (5days) in any one marking period or 60 hours(10 days) within 90 days. Unless acceptabledocumentation is available, both unexcused andexcused absences, along with tardiness and earlysign-outs, will be counted when determining astudent’s pattern of non-attendance.Acceptable reasons for an absence include: Student illness Illness of an immediate family member Death in the family Religious holidays of the student’s faith Required court appearance or subpoena bya law enforcement agency Special events (conferences, state/nationalcompetitions, exceptional cases of familyneed) Medical or dental appointments Having a communicable disease orinfestationA “pattern of non-attendance” may have seriousconsequences. The student’s report card may bewithheld, or he or she may be required to repeata class. The child’s parent may be required toappear in court. If parents receive TemporaryAssistance to Needy Families from the state,TANF payments may be suspended.Parents with questions about the attendancepolicy should contact their home school or theSchool Social Work and Attendance Department,754-321-2490.LEARN MORE: tmBEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCAREBefore and After School Child Care (BASCC)provides students with a safe, nurturing andcomfortable environment. BASCC promotesan enriching program to include physical,intellectual, emotional, and social development.Either the School Board or a private provideroperates the school site programs.During Before and After School Care, childrenhave the opportunity to have a snack, dohomework with assistance and then participatein several scheduled activities. These includeacademic enhancement, a technology session,creative play or dramatic arts, outdoor activityto enhance fitness and a free choice. Care isprovided every day the school is open, includingearly release days.Tuition for School Board-operated programs is 163.00 per payment period for a total of ninepayments. (Payment amounts are different foryear-round schools and those schools that endafter 2:00 p.m.) Fees are paid in advance forservices and are due on the given due date.Rates for programs managed by Private Providersmay vary but cannot be more than 20% higherthan School Board Operated Programs.If payment is not made on time, students arewithdrawn from the program. Partial fee waiversmay be available based on eligibility. Pleasecontact your child’s school for further details.LEARN MORE: ex.htmBECON-TVThe Broward Education CommunicationsNetwork (BECON) has been owned and operatedby the School Board since 1966. BECON-TVprovides relevant, entertaining programs forall ages with a focus on encouraging lifelonglearning. BECON-TV programs are shotthroughout South Florida and feature ourcommunity’s students, teachers, parents andofficials.In addition to its broadcast programming,BECON-TV provides curriculum-basedinstructional programs for classroom teachersas well as online courses for school studentsthrough the Broward Virtual School (see p. 13).BECON’s videoconferencing programs supportthe elementary, middle, and high school8

curricula. Videoconference courses areposted on the BECON Web site under theDistance Learning section. Teachers canregister for the courses directly from thewebsite. Lesson plans, class schedules, andteacher resources are also posted there.LEARN MORE: http://www.becon.tv/CORE CURRICULUMThe District’s Core Curriculum includesvarious areas of study that support theoverall academic growth of your child, suchas Language Arts, Mathematics, PhysicalEducation and others. These subject areasare managed by separate departments thatdevelop curriculum and learning resources;establish graduation requirements, andensure that the programs meet the SunshineState Standards.For a list of subject areas in the corecurriculum, visit the Core Curriculum Website.LEARN MORE: E MATRIXThe Discipline Matrix is a tool used byadministrators when students have committedserious violations of the Code of StudentConduct. This tool is designed to offerconsistency at all levels across the Districtso that students are disciplined fairly fromschool to school when their behavior requirespunishment beyond the classroom. There aretwo different versions of the Matrix: one forgrades K-5 and one for grades 6-12. Both areavailable online for your review. If you havequestions about the Discipline Matrix, pleasecontact your school administrator.LEARN MORE: http://www.browardschools.com/schools/discipline matrix.htmEXPULSIONThe Code of Student Conduct containsinformation about behaviors that can lead toexpulsion. Each student receives the Codeat the beginning of the school year. It is alsoavailable online.LEARN MORE: (Code of Student .htmFCATThe Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test,or FCAT, is the best known of the standardizedtests. The FCAT is given to Florida studentsto measure what they know and are able toaccomplish in reading, writing, mathematics,and science. The test is part of Florida’s planto improve student achievement. It measureschallenging content standards, called theSunshine State Standards.All public school students in Grades 3through 11 are required to take the FCAT.The FCAT is given to students each year inFebruary (Writing) and in March (Reading,Mathematics, and Science). The tests aregiven only in public schools, though privateschool students who receive opportunityscholarships must also take the FCAT. Homeeducation students are tested only if theirparents or guardians select the FCAT as anevaluation option.In order to help students prepare for theFCAT, the Broward Enterprise EducationPortal (BEEP) offers the FCAT Explorer, a freeonline resource designed to help studentslearn and practice reading and math skills.The FCAT Explorer web site, fcat.htm, has a link for The Parent and FamilyGuide. This guide is designed to supportparents, guardians, and mentors in theirefforts to help students strengthen the criticalskills that are outlined in the Sunshine StateStandards and tested on the FCAT. TheParent and Family Guide is also available inSpanish, and Haitian-Creole.LEARN MORE: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatpub3.aspGUIDANCE COUNSELINGSchool guidance counselors promoteand enhance achievement with an annualcomprehensive guidance plan that ensuresthat every student receives guidance services.Credentialed school counselors providecomprehensive counseling programs thatincorporate prevention and intervention withcontinuous academic, career and personal/development activities that will prepare themfor meaningful participation in a diverse,changing world. These activities includeclassroom guidance, small groups for skillmastery, individual counseling for students9with specific needs and a variety of otherproactive and innovative ways to supportstudent performance.School counselors implement a programbased on the National Standards for SchoolCounseling programs and the AmericanSchool Counselor Association (ASCA)National Model.They also provide resources to staff, students,families and others to ensure that a familyfriendly environment is established andensure that students have access to a safeschool climate necessary for academic andsocial/emotional growth.LEARN MORE: ce/index.htmlIMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTSSee p. 20.LUNCH MENUSMonthly breakfast and lunch menus forelementary and middle schools (includingnutritional values) are posted online menu.html as well as broadcast onBECON-TV. High school meal programs andmenus may vary from school to school. Fordetails, please call your school’s cafeteria.PINNACLEThe Pinnacle Internet Viewer allows middleand high school parents to view theirchildren’s current class and assignmentgrades and attendance record online, atany time. The system requires a username(the student’s Broward Schools student IDnumber) and a password (the student’s birthdate in military format). For example, if thebirth date is 01/25/1992, the password wouldbe 19920125.Individual class assignment grades and testsare entered by the classroom teacher and canbe viewed through the system. Pinnacle canalso send parents daily or weekly notificationsby e-mail.LEARN MORE: x?ReturnUrl /pi

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