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Newsletter
Leader in Me Parent Survey
We are excited to share that our school has been awarded the “Leader in Me” grant. Please click on the link below to find the letter that has been sent home with each student. Also, please follow the link in the letter to complete the survey. Thank you all for your support.
http://carltonpalmore.polk-fl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Leader-in-me-parent-survey-1.docx
Parent & Community Feedback Survey – Please complete
You will find the survey at the following link:
http://www.polk-fl.net/survey
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Kindergarten Registration/Round-Up Begins Monday, April 3, 2017, for Students New to Kindergarten in the 2017-2018 School Year
April 3, 2017
Polk County Public Schools will again have the option for parents and guardians to register their children online for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year.
Parents and guardians are being urged to sign up beginning today (Monday, April 3, 2017) and may also register in person at their zoned school. The registration period ends on Friday, May 5, 2017.
To ensure that your kindergartener gets a seat at his or her zoned school, parents need to register their child beginning Monday, April 3.
On April 27th, schools will designate a time for parents to visit and tour the school. Watch for specific times on the school marquee. Students entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1, 2017.
To enroll a new kindergarten student, parents and/or guardians must present the following:
(1) birthdate verification, a current physical exam dated within the last 12 months and a certificate of immunization (Florida Department of Health form 680) showing all shots including second MMR, polio, DPT/DTaP, Hepatitis B series and second varicella or signed proof of chicken pox. For further information about documentation requirements, parents and guardians are asked to contact their zoned school.
(2) Two proofs of residency are required. Acceptable proofs of residency include: mortgage document, property tax record, home or apartment lease agreement, a current utility bill (electric, gas, phone, water, cable), current voter registration document, proof of government benefits (Medicare, disability, food stamps, DCF correspondence), current Florida Driver’s License, automobile registration or automobile insurance.
Steps for Registration
- Visit www.polk-fl.net/PARENTS/enroll/default.htm to view a helpful video on how to enroll your child in a Polk County Public School and what documents you will need.
- Gather the necessary documents and take them to your student’s zoned school.
- Visit the school your student is zoned for to obtain a paper enrollment packet.
- Complete all information and return packet to school.
Steps for Online Registration
- Gather the necessary documents. If your student is currently enrolled in a Polk County Pre-K or VPK program, you cannot register online.
- Log in using an existing Parent Portal account or create an account by visiting the Parent Portal website at:
https://parent.mypolkschools.net or www.polk-fl.net Keyword Search: Enroll - Click the menu item titled “Pre-Registration” then follow the on-screen prompts.
- If assistance is needed during this process, contact the Polk County Public Schools’ IST Help Desk at 863.519.8040 or HelpDesk@polk-fl.net.
Information concerning Pre-K registration is available at your child’s zoned school.
For additional information about Kindergarten Registration/Round-Up contact your child’s zoned school. If you have questions about your child’s zoned school, contact Polk County Public Schools’ Office of Pupil Accounting at 863.534.0716.
More School Choice Options Available in the 2017-2018 School Year Through “Controlled Open Enrollment”
April 4, 2017
Parents of students throughout Florida will have more enrollment options available to them in the 2017-2018 school year when a new state law takes effect.
Last year, the Florida legislature passed a new statute that allows students to request a transfer to another school besides their zoned school, including transfers to public schools in surrounding counties.
Parents seeking additional choice options for their students can apply for placement for their children in any school in the state that has not reached capacity and still has seats available. The goal is to “… promote and encourage parental involvement and ensure students have access to a school that meets their needs,” according to the Florida Department of Education website.
To accomplish this, Florida lawmakers directed each school district to create “controlled open enrollment” plans.
For families seeking such transfers to schools within the Polk County School District, an application process has been developed. To view a list of schools with available seating or to learn how to submit an application, please visit http://www.polk-fl.net/parents/transfer/default.htm
Applications for residents of Polk County will be accepted beginning Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 28.
Applications for non-residents of Polk County will be accepted beginning Monday, May 1, through Friday, May 26.
Those approved for transfers through the “controlled open enrollment” plan will be notified in writing once the enrollment period ends. You are required to take your notification letter to the assigned school to obtain a class schedule.
For more information, contact Polk County Public Schools’ Office of Pupil Accounting at 863.519.3925 or visit http://www.polk-fl.net/parents/transfer/default.htm
