The following is a list and general description of important notices, policies and procedures. It is vital that parents and students are aware of their rights, as well as the rules and procedures that are required of all Pasco County School District students and families. Parents are expected to review these notices annually. A hard copy of all notices and policies are available in English or Spanish by contacting the office at your child’s school.
Each parent/guardian will be asked to acknowledge notice has been provided related to the legal notices. Failure to acknowledge the notice will not relieve the parent/guardian from the responsibility of obtaining the knowledge of all notices, policies and procedures of the Pasco County School District.
Each student will be asked to acknowledge notice has been provided realted to the Network and Technology Use Agreement and the Student Code of Conduct. Failure to acknowledge the notice will not relieve the student from the responsibility of obtaining the knowledge of the Network and Technology Use Agreement and the Student Code of Conduct.
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General Description |
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Description of the Florida Statute (F.S. 1003.21) that governs compulsory student attendance, Pasco School Board philosophy and policies regarding student attendance |
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Bullying/Harassment/Teen Dating Violence Policy and Procedure |
Description and policy regarding bullying, harassment and teen dating violence and abuse |
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Listing of Career & Technical Education programs available to Pasco students and the location of each program |
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| Disclosure of policy regarding returned checks | |
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Summary of child labor laws of the State of Florida and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) |
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| Guidelines regarding parent request that his or her student be transferred to a different classroom teacher | |
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Clinic, Health Issues & Medication Clínica escolar, aspectos de salud y administración de medicamentos |
Summary of district policy regarding the distribution and storage of medications at school and policies regarding student illness |
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Guidelines and procedures regarding school choice including the application process, application windows, a list of schools deemed "frozen" due to student capacity and appeal procedures |
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Description and location of the various dropout prevention programs that are available and implemented in Pasco County |
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| Educational Options | Pasco County Schools is proud to offer many high-quality educational options at each of our great schools. While most students are assigned to a school based on the location of their residence, our district provides families with a variety of school choice options and programs. We encourage students, parents, and guardians to explore all that we offer and to choose the best option for their student based on his or her unique learning needs and interests. |
| Family Empowerment Scholarship | The Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) Program was established during the 2019 Legislative Session to enhance Florida's menu of education options. It will provide children whose families have limited financial resources with the opportunity to attend the school that best meets their needs and enables them to reach their academic goals. |
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Florida Shines Online Career & Academic Planning Florida Shines-Planificación académica y de oficios a través del Internet |
Information regarding Florida Shines an online platform available to Florida students to assist with planning and post-secondary life including post-secondary education, financial aid information and career planning |
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Information about the food and nutrition services provide to Pasco students, meal prices and information regarding the criteria and application process for free/reduced meals |
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| FortifyFL |
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials |
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Requisitos de graduación para diploma básico de 24-créditos/4-años (inglés y español) |
Policy for determination of graduation requirements for a regular 4-year/24-credit diploma (See also student Progression Plan) |
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Summary and policy in accordance with FERPA regarding the disclosure of directory information and media opt-out (MIS #667) |
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Parental rights and safeguards regarding the district's use of public benefits and insurance |
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| Mental Health Services & Reporting (no link) |
Any student who is determined to have brought a firearm or weapon must also be referred to mental health services identified by the school district. Any student who is determined to have made a threat or false report must be referred to mental health services identified by the school district for evaluation or treatment, when appropriate. |
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Information regarding the supports and interventions that are provided at your child's school in order to obtain high achievements for all students. These supports are organized into three tiers, with tiers II & III being more intensive |
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Description of reasonable electronic use guidelines for students |
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Notice of Social Security Number Disclosure Aviso sobre la divulgación de números del Seguro Social (inglés y español) |
Description of the reasons that Pasco County Schools collects Social Security numbers for our students and how that information is protected and used |
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FL State Administrative Code that governs parental rights regarding the right to request an educational evaluation For additional information, contact the Office of Student Support Programs and Services |
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Parental Rights & Safeguards Regarding District Use of Public Benefits & Insurance |
District policy regarding the use of Medicaid funds for services provided to students and the requirement for parental consent regarding this use of funds |
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Policy regarding the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and the process for students to be excused from this activity |
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Privacy Rights Under the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) |
Information regarding the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how Pasco County Schools protects this information |
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Respect and Civility Policy Statement Declaración sobre las normas de respeto y civismo (inglés y español) |
Description of the plicy that promotes mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among all district employees, students, families and the general public |
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Signs of abuse and resources for reporting suspected abuse of children |
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| Affidavit to confirm residency for registration purposes (MIS #141) | |
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Description of the roles & responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in the transportation of students at public expense for public education purposes |
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Comprehensive handbook of the complete Student Code of Conduct for all students, the discipline matrix, rights of students and procedures for due process and appeals |
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Description of the school board approved comprehensive policy for student progression |
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Expendientes de estudiantes que las Escuelas del Condado de Pasco mantienen - FERPA |
Information about the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) & how Pasco County Schools uses, stores, protects and shares student records Pasco County Schools defines “directory information” in Policy # 8330
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Information regarding the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, which governs surveys asking questions of a personal nature |
Registration Requirements
All students must attend the school in the district where their parents/legal guardians reside unless they have an approved assignment to another school or program (e.g., School Choice). Applications for School Choice may be obtained by visiting the Pasco County Schools Educational Options website. Completed applications must be submitted during specified application periods.
The school district expects residence information submitted regarding students to be truthful and accurate, and district forms pertaining to residence and household membership shall be verified under penalties of perjury.
Section 837.06, Florida Statutes, provides that, “Whoever knowingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.” Additionally, a person who knowingly makes a false declaration under penalties of perjury commits a felony of the third degree, pursuant to section 92.525, Florida Statutes. Providing school officials false information regarding your residence when enrolling your child may result in your child being withdrawn and/or reassigned to the appropriate zoned school and referral of the matter to law enforcement for possible criminal prosecution. Additionally, falsification of this information may result in the permanent revocation of your child’s privilege to engage in extracurricular activities, including organized sports.
Parents/legal guardians are responsible for notifying the school principal if there is a change in residence or parental responsibility of the student within five (5) days, even if the parent thinks the student is still in the school’s zone. Failure to give timely notice may result in a reassignment to the student’s zoned school and/or loss of eligibility for athletics and other activities.
Additional information regarding registration requirements can be found here.
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- Report Bullying
- School Counseling Services
- Student Health - Illness Prevention
- Student Health - Influenza Information
- School Health Services - Immunizations
- School Health Services - Medication at School
- School Nursing
- School Psychological Services
- Social Workers
