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Washington County School District: Student Resources and Scholarship Information

Original title: Resources & Scholarships - Washington County School District

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The Frame

What this does

The document outlines available financial aid and educational placement options, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship and McKay Scholarship, which allow eligible families to access private school funding or public school transfers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students with disabilities

Eligible students may utilize the McKay Scholarship to attend private schools or transfer to different public schools.

Families with limited financial resources

Eligible families may apply for the Family Empowerment Scholarship to cover private school costs.

All district students

Students are subject to the district's Student Code of Conduct and the 2024-2025 dress code policy.

What changed

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Summary

This page provides a central hub for Washington County students and families to access college planning guides, scholarship opportunities, and information on Florida's programs. It also links to essential district documents like the student code of conduct and dress code policy.

Key Facts

  • The Family Empowerment Scholarship—Educational Options (FES EO) program provides scholarships for students from families with limited financial resources to attend private schools.
  • The McKay Scholarship Program allows students with disabilities to transfer to participating private schools or different public schools.
  • The McKay Scholarship Program served nearly 30,000 Florida students with special needs during the 2020-21 school year.
  • The district provides a 'College and Career Readiness Guide' for student planning.
  • The 'JustServe' platform is recommended for students needing to fulfill community service hours.
  • A new dress code policy became effective at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
  • The district provides direct links to external scholarship resources including Fleming College and Cohen & Jaffe, LLP scholarships.
  • The district maintains a Student Code of Conduct and a Student Progression Plan for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find financial aid for college?
The district provides downloadable guides on 'How to Pay for College' and lists various scholarship opportunities on their resources page.
What is the Family Empowerment Scholarship?
It is a program designed to provide students from families with limited financial resources the opportunity to attend a private school of their choice.
Can I transfer my child to a different public school if they have special needs?
Yes, under the McKay Scholarship Program, parents of eligible special needs students may choose to transfer their student to another public school.

Why It Matters

The document outlines available financial aid and educational placement options, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship and McKay Scholarship, which allow eligible families to access private school funding or public school transfers.

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Dress Code Implementation

The district explicitly notes a dress code policy update that took effect at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Department of EducationThe state agency overseeing parental rights and scholarship programs.Map →
otherFamily Empowerment Scholarship—Educational Options (FES EO)A state program providing scholarships for private school attendance.Map →
otherMcKay Scholarship ProgramA state program for students with disabilities to attend private or different puMap →
organizationWashington County School DistrictThe local school district providing these resources.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wcsdschools.com

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