Same ole’ song… Not much has changed!

This is still the same…for the most part Most recent revision 10/2010

so is this… Most recent revision 07/2008

and this… Most recent revision 10/2009

And MOST IMPORTANTLY! When the parent can not produce any acceptable proof of residency as stated in section C(1) of policy 5.1:  THE STUDENT SHALL BE REGISTERED IN SCHOOL  A statement of Bona Fide Residence shall be signed by the parent for temporary enrollment.  Acceptable proof of residence must be provided within 30 calendar days as defined in section C(1).

The Bona Fide song & dance.  In a “live-in” situation, the form must be signed by both parties & notarized.  One primary proof is required in the name of the owner/lessee.  Policy requires that the parent submit, within 30days, either a FL Driver’s License, ID or voter registration card.

However, (now we get to the sour notes!)  these requirements may exclude some families and we, by law, are not allowed to do that.  For those families who are unable to provide either of the three required proofs we will accept documentation from any other government agency.  If that is not an option then anything from column B of policy 5.1, section C.  OR, if you can arrange for your School Social Worker to do a home visit and they are able to physically verify residency, this is sufficient.

Home Education Hustle  Home schooling is seen as the parent assuming ALL RESPONSIBILITY for their student’s education. The District does not assist in any way, we do not provide books, curriculum nor materials.  Refer families to or the District Guidance  The appropriate withdrawal code is W24 & it is not necessary to receive a call from District Guidance before you withdraw the student.  If possible, please provide families with the Notice of Intent.  Broward Virtual is not home schooling. It is the District’s own full-time online public school. They accept/register new students in December & July. For additional information call Laura

The Custody Battle Blues

The low notes…  CUMS – there is no District-authorized listing of what should be contained in the CUM.  BonaFide Statements – confirm with your Guidance Director and/or Administration the extent to which these will be pursued. Policy does allow for withdrawal but the best interest of the student must be considered.  Foreign student placement – Foreign Transcript Evaluation Guide available as a pdf.

Foreign Student Placement

Guide consists of 100+ countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Includes grading scale, grade equivalencies and compulsory attendance information.

Points to remember:  If students arrive with documentation of grade level, they are to go into that grade, regardless of age (there may be exceptions, contact District Guidance with questions).  When records are not available, age may be used for placement. Students should be placed provisionally by a combination of age appropriateness, unofficial records and achievement tests.  After the start of 2 nd semester, students who enter from alternate calendars are to be placed into the grade recently completed until the end of the year and then promoted.

The high notes…  In Guidance, District policies , 5.1, & are vital to operations. They are online at

The high notes…  Data Warehouse can be accessed within the District at web/dwh. To obtain a DWH userID and password, complete the User Online Form available at the Data Warehouse site in the FAQs.

The high notes…  You may also access Virtual Counselor from the DWH website. Follow the links to create an ID & password.

Transcript Submissions are done…

Electronically via G06 panel in TERMS  Enter the students 10-digit FSI number.  Enter T or D to explain the student number:  T = TERMS Student Number Identifier  D = Florida (default) Student Number Identifier  Enter Institution/District Indicator:  I = Institution (record being sent to a PS school)  D = District (record being sent to a FL District)  T = Technical  Enter address of District or post-secondary school record is going to.  available at  when submitting to a SPEEDE address use  If applicable, enter the appropriate SPEEDE/F.A.S.T.E.R. location ID.

F.A.S.T.E.R. User Manual

SRTS11 Reports are requests for records

SRTS03 reports are transcript errors that must be corrected to insure valid transmission.

New site for helpful info:

Course Code Directory. Available in Word & PDF formats.

Course Code Narratives provide detailed course information including SUS & BF eligibility.

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