Washington County School District: Student Resources and Scholarship Information
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The Frame
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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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.
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Summary
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?
What is the Family Empowerment Scholarship?
Can I transfer my child to a different public school if they have special needs?
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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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Dress Code Implementation
The district explicitly notes a dress code policy update that took effect at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Sources
www.wcsdschools.com
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