Student-Parent Handbook - The Bolles School (2024)

The Honor System is based upon, but not limited to, our Honor Code that states: “I will maintain my self-respect and respect others. I will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate anyone who does.” Violation of the Honor Code can be grounds for dismissal from the School.

All areas of student life and behavior are governed by the Honor System, whose purpose is to provide the growing, maturing student with on-going developmental experiences leading to and culminating in a firm, secure value system.

We want the Honor System, not just a Code, to become an integral part of the Bolles experience. Ideally, the System is a constant reminder of the highest aspirations of the Bolles School Mission Statement. We wish to foster in every student a deeply felt sense of self-worth based upon individual responsibility, a feeling of pride in one’s own achievements, a feeling of dignity for one’s self, and an abiding respect for one’s peers.

We assume that our students are honorable citizens who recognize the right (moral) course of action and follow it. However, we know that doubts, confusion, and pressures sometimes result in mistakes, and we wish to emphasize here that every student is expected to avoid the following:

1. LYING: Like cheating, lying, when it occurs, usually results from doubts, pressures, and confusion. If one exercises independently and responsibly his/her duty to know what is expected, when it is expected, where, and how, if applicable, and if he/she follows the course of action suggested by his/her conscience, lying is unnecessary and highly unlikely.

2. CHEATING: By (a) knowing the nature of the assignment, test, report, paper, or project, (b) planning his/her time and work so that the goals and objectives can be achieved independently without recourse to external, unauthorized help, (c) executing the assignment, test, or task to the best of his/her ability and accepting the consequences of his/her own shortcomings, (d) signing the Honor Pledge, “I pledge on my honor that I have neither given nor received aid on this work,” with a clear conscience, students will avoid cheating.

3. STEALING: Stealing is largely a matter of respect for property. If one respects one’s own property, he/she is likely to respect the property of others; hence, stealing will not occur. Once again, we return to the matter of personal responsibility, which is the key to the success of the HONOR SYSTEM.

Intensive orientation to the Honor System is an integral part of orientation each fall. It is the personal responsibility of each student to become fully aware of the system, in order to cooperate with it, not to be intimidated by it. As the student matures, he/she will grow into and become part of the System.

Because technology continues to have an impact on the educational community and the various media in which information is disseminated, students should pay particular attention to the following:

Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgement, right to privacy, and right to determine the form, manner, and terms of publication and distribution. Because electronic information is easily accessible and reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in computer environments. Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism,unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and copyright violations, may be grounds for a conviction of an Honor Code violation.

What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is the act of knowingly using another’s writing or ideas and presenting them as one’s own.

To be successful, every independent school needs and expects the cooperation of its parents/guardians, who must understand and embrace the school’s mission, share its core values, and fully support its curriculum, faculty and staff. When joined by a common set of beliefs and purposes, the independent school and its parents/guardians form a powerful team with far-reaching positive effects on children and the entire school community.

Working together, parents/guardians and school professionals exert a strong influence on children to become better educated; they also help them to mature by modeling adult working relationships based upon civility, honesty, and respect. (Source: The Association of Independent Maryland Schools)

Parents/guardians play an essential and positive role in the life of an independent school. Not only are parents/guardians advocates for their children, they also support the faculty and administration through extensive volunteer activities and events.

The relationship between parents/guardians and the faculty and administration is formally governed by the school’s written enrollment contract and handbook, in which its procedures are spelled out. When parents/guardians choose to enroll their child in an independent school, they agree to subscribe to its mission, follow its rules, and abide by its decisions. Trust and mutual respect are the most essential underpinnings of effective working relationships between parents/guardians and the School.

Inherent in the Bolles Mission Statement is that all members of the community live by the Honor Code and Values Statement: students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Parents/guardiansbest support a school climate of trust and respect by communicating concerns openly and constructively to the teacher or administrator closest to the problem.

Therefore, in partnership, we mutually agree to:

1. Promote The Bolles School mission as an inclusive, diverse community of learners and educators.
2. Treat all members of The Bolles School with respect and civility.
3. Help support a home environment that encourages the development of positive learning attitudes and habits including, among other things, consistent, on-time drop-off, regular sleeping routines, and disciplined access to electronic media.
4. Create a culture of mutual respect and high social and academic expectations.
5. Resolve conflicts and questions in the spirit of partnership and objectivity and assume that there are at least two sides to every disagreement.
6. Respect the school’s responsibilities to do what is best for the entire community and for the promulgation of itself as an educational institution.
7. Respect the confidentiality of all aspects of the children’s experience, including grades, assessments and the experiences of his or her peers.
8. Communicate effectively, efficiently and truthfully with each other about all aspects of the child’s’ experience.
9. Nurture all children towards an evolving and developmentally appropriate independence.

Bolles Middle School seeks to recognize outstanding students in many ways. Following are explanations of some of the awards given:
1. STUDENT(S) OF THE WEEK—This award is given from time to time to a student or students who exhibit a simple act of kindness, courtesy and consideration. Nominations are made by any student or faculty member.

2. PRESIDENT’S LIST—The purpose of the President’s List is to recognize students who have, in the preceding quarter, made significant contributions above and beyond the level of performance expected of the Bolles student to create a positive impact in the Bolles community or greater Jacksonville community at large. Students are nominated for this award by teachers, advisors, club and class sponsors, or fellow classmates. There is no minimum or maximum number given each quarter. A committee of administrators and advisors then makes recommendations to the Head of the Middle School for his approval. The awards are presented at convocations.

Credit is given only for a grade of C- or better. Students who receive a grade below C- for the year will be required to attend summer school. Students who receive more than one grade below C- for the year may be withdrawn from school. Number grades are not reported. The use of a plus (+) or minus (–) designation will help to determine more exactly the degree of progress.

Homework serves an important role in the educational process. Homework is generally designed to be done outside of class time and independent of teacher assistance, although Zero Hour is an ideal opportunity to seek help for difficulties encountered when completing homework. Homework may be assigned for many purposes, including: pre-reading or previewing content to be discussed in class; investigation, reinforcement, or expansion of course material presented in class or in readings; long-term projects requiring planning and consistency; and reviewing for assessments. Homework assignments for the sixth grade average 15 to 20 minutes per class per scheduled block. Seventh and eighth grade assignments range from 20 to 30 minutes per class per scheduled block. Regular homework is not assigned over the Winter or Spring Break holidays, although a long-term assignment may be due after a break but with the assumption that students have had ample time to complete the assignment before the break. A normal one night’s worth of homework is the guideline for other holiday breaks during the year. Students who miss work for religious holidays should follow the guidelines for Class Attendance in the Handbook.

Teachers provide information about homework expectations and guidelines as a part of the Back-to-School Night presentations in the fall. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this important informational evening, or may contact the student’s advisor or teacher(s) at any point during the year if questions or concerns arise in reference to student homework policies.

The academic school year at The Bolles School is divided into two semesters of two quarters each.

Ends of Interims and Quarters are:

Several areas of student activity place great demands on a student’s time. While it is the philosophy of the School to encourage such involvement, a student who represents Bolles on an athletic field, in a performance, or in other activities must first satisfy the academic demands of the School. Participation in either extracurricular or interscholastic art, athletic, and academic performances and competitions requires attendance in at least half of the student’s classes on the day of the event with no unexcused absences. Academic obligations (i.e. tests, papers, etc.) must also be fulfilled.

Students’ grades are monitored with regard to continued participation at the end of each grading period. At four weeks into each academic quarter, all grades are reviewed. Any student with two Ds or one F is placed on participation warning. Participation in the activity may continue, but warning status alerts the student, the family, the advisor, and the coach or sponsor that potential exists for the student to lose the privilege of participation in contests or performances for a period of four weeks and that determination will be made at the end of each quarter. A student who is placed on participation restriction at the end of a quarter will remain on that restriction until the student’s grades improve appropriately, as measured by subsequent interim or quarter grades. Participation status for the first four weeks of the second semester is based upon first semester grades.

The list of those students who have not met the above standards for participation and are therefore unable to participate becomes official seven calendar days after grades are distributed to students. Any student who wishes to make an appeal concerning his participation status must do so within a week of this date or remain unable to participate in contests or performances for the remainder of the four week period. Appeals must be made in writing to the Head of the Middle School and include statements from the student, coach or sponsor, and the student’s advisor.

The student may be asked to make a personal appearance before the committee that reviews such appeals and/or produce other supporting material such as weekly progress reports or comments from teachers. Coaches or activity sponsors may, of course, establish their own policies regarding the level of participation of students relative to their academic performance if these are consistent with the above stated policy.

Schedules will be available to students and parents in July, preceding the opening of School. Occasionally, schedule changes are needed. Requests should be made through the Middle School Registrar.

After the opening of School, students may initiate a schedule change during the first rotation of the semester for any semester course and during the first two rotations for any year-long course. After these dates, a student may not switch courses without extenuating circ*mstances and any changes will require approval from the Head of Middle School. Students initiate a change by consulting the teacher of the course and their advisor.

Schedule changes are not made to accommodate personalities, personal preferences, or other non-educational reasons.Parents/guardians may not request specific teachers either before or after schedules are developed. However, parents/guardians may request, when possible, that their child not have the same teacher in the same subject area in successive years. In such cases, the replacement teacher will be based upon the student’s schedule and space availability, not by parental request.

First semester exams will be given December 18-22, 2023. Final Exams will be given May 21-24, 2024. Students are permitted to take a maximum of two exams per day.Should a student have multiple exams scheduled in the same slot, the student will coordinate with the registrar to adjust their exam schedule accordingly.

Semester examination schedules are posted one month in advance. Students are responsible for knowing their schedule. If a family emergency necessitates rescheduling an exam, the Middle School Head should be contacted immediately to make other arrangements. Buses will operate on their regular morning schedule during exam week; however, afternoon routes may be altered. A transportation schedule will be shared prior to exams.

If a student is absent from an exam, the exam must be made up as soon as possible after the original administration date. In all cases, an exam must be made up within two weeks of return from Winter Break or two weeks after Graduation or the grade will be calculated as an F. All arrangements for make-up exams must be made through the Main Office on the Bartram Campus.

Likewise, any Incomplete indicated at the end of a quarter must be made up within two weeks, or in the case of an Incomplete at the end of the second quarter, within two weeks of return from Winter Break and for the fourth quarter, two weeks after Graduation.

Many opportunities exist during the school day for a student to receive additional help for academic concerns. Regular use of Zero Hour and Activities Period can meet the needs of most students. In addition, other appointments with teachers may be possible at mutually agreeable times. If students avail themselves of these opportunities, it should be possible to avoid the expense of hiring a tutor. We believe that the teacher who teaches the course of study is the person best equipped to provide extra assistance.

Tutoring outside normal classroom and extra help arrangements should be viewed as a temporary measure designed to address a specific situation, not as a long term substitute for appropriate course placement or responsible student effort. If the services of a tutor are deemed necessary, professional considerations do not allow Bolles faculty to receive extra compensation to tutor students who are currently enrolled in their class, nor should teachers be expected to offer tutoring during the school day. Non-Bolles tutors may not tutor Bolles students on campus without prior permission from the Campus Head. Any approved tutors must complete the appropriate pre-employment requirements through the Human Resources Office.

The prevalence of severe allergies in the school setting is rising and can be life threatening. Using a multidisciplinary approach to care can minimize the risk of accidental exposure. This team collaboration between parents/guardians, physicians and key staff members will help to provide a safer educational environment for students with severe allergies.

Responsibilities of the Parent/Guardian:
Parents/guardians of students with severe allergies are at the center of developing a successful plan that works for their child.

5. PARENTS/GUARDIANS- The same appropriate conduct and positive attitude that is expected of students is required of their parents/guardians. Conduct to the contrary will not be tolerated and if persistent will result in the parent/guardian being banned from sporting events.

Regulations and Awards: School academic and state eligibility regulations must be adhered to in every respect in order to compete in interscholastic athletics. In awarding letters, the coach of the respective sport will submit a list of his recommendations to the director of athletics who will then make the final decision regarding such awards.

Eligibility: It is imperative that a certified copy of the birth certificate of each student who will compete in interscholastic athletics be presented to the School for registration with the Florida High School Athletics Association. The birth certificate MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE IN WHICH IT WAS ISSUED. Notarized photocopies are NOT accepted by the Florida High School Athletic Association. The birth certificate must be filed with the School not later than August 1. Academic eligibility standards are required by the Florida High School Athletic Association and are strictly enforced at Bolles.

Off-Season/Out-of-Season Training Policy for Bolles Athletes
Off- or out-of-season training by Bolles athletic teams is limited to weight training and conditioning activities. These activities must be organized and supervised at all times by a Bolles coach. Students, whether or not a member of a Bolles team, are not allowed to use a Bolles athletic facility for practice, weight training, or conditioning without direct supervision of a coach. Unsupervised free play or practice on School grounds is not permitted.

Students who miss assignments, quizzes or tests because of an absence should be given the same number of days they have missed to make up that work. Extended absences will be dealt with on an individual basis and should include the student's advisor in the discussion so that the student is not overwhelmed by the amount of work he or she has to make up on a given day.

If a student is absent from an exam, the exam must be made up as soon as possible after the original administration date. In all cases, an exam must be made up within two weeks of return from Winter Break or two weeks after Graduation or the grade will be calculated as an F. All arrangements for make-up exams must be made through the Main Office on the Bartram Campus.

The School works very hard to keep parents informed and the lines of communication open. Parent concerns regarding individual students should be directed first to the appropriate teacher — every effort will be made to solve any issue. In an effort to conserve and in keeping with our “tag it green" approach to everything we do, we limit paper communication when possible and send email notices every Tuesday. If you find that you are not receiving these notices or would like to change your email, please contact the School's Registrar's Office. We do not want you to miss any important information communicated. For regularly updated news and information, including photos and videos of events, visit our website.

Please note that neither parents nor outside interests are permitted to distribute or display any publication, announcement, advertisem*nt, or other written or printed matter on any Bolles campus. This policy is intended to protect our families from receiving unwanted and/or unauthorized materials.

The Bolles School computer network (including all School computer equipment and Internet access through school equipment, and personal network files of Bolles students, faculty, and staff) is provided for students to conduct research, to learn about computers, to facilitate learning, and to communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege, not a right, and access entails responsibility on the part of all network users.

The Bolles School has in place an Honor Code and a Values Statement, which apply to all areas of school life, including the use of school and/or personal computers and devices. Both the Honor Code and the Values Statement are displayed prominently on campus and are explained in this book.

The Bolles School policies as regards specific school computer and device usage are as follows:
1. Unauthorized access, alteration, and/or sharing of others' accounts, digital messages, and files is prohibited.
2. A school network account password is considered to be the personal property of the user and may not be used by another. It is also a violation to give your password to another student for any reason without authoritative supervision.
3. Attempting to subvert network security, to impair functionality of the network, or to bypass restrictions set by the administrators is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Altering the system settings, system files, or programs on a school computer or device in any way without the permission of the network administrator.
• Purposely uploading or downloading viruses
• Downloading or uploading programs that can be used as hacking tools
• Tampering with digital equipment or data infrastructure components. Assisting others in violating these rules is also considered unacceptable behavior.
4. Unlawful use or distribution of information is prohibited. This includes copyright violations such as software piracy as well as plagiarism. The network is a valid academic resource and use thereof is governed by the same rules as library resources. This includes the Internet. All information obtained through the Internet and other computer research tools must be cited when used in a student's work. Information gained from a web site is the same as information found in print resources. Students should see their classroom teacher for help in the proper methods of citing copyright-protected resources.
5. Using the network for commercial purposes or promoting illegal activities is prohibited.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Uploading, downloading, or sharing of illegal or p*rnographic material
• Uploading, downloading, or sharing of copyrighted materials such as music, movies, and books
• Duplicating copyrighted materials with the intention to sell
• Sending threatening or harassing digital messages
• Use of profanity and other similar activities.
6. Before downloading files or programs from the Internet to a school computer or device, students should check with the teacher or lab supervisor. Students understand the right to use any electronic or mobile devices at The Bolles School is a privilege and that in using any device they are required to strictly abide by School values, policies and conditions at all times.

The Bolles School policies as regards to allowed or required usage of personal electronic or mobile devices will be based on the following:
1. Students understand that their Device(s) is/are intended for academic purposes and that teachers will determine the level of access to and usage of any Device(s) in their classes.
2. Students will use their Device(s) in accordance with The Bolles School Honor Code Value System.
3. Students understand that any unauthorized recording, the unauthorized taking of pictures or the unauthorized taking of videos will not be tolerated and that if found doing so students will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from The Bolles School.
4. Students further understand that the unauthorized distribution or posting of any audio recordings, pictures or videos will not be tolerated and that if found doing so students will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from The Bolles School.
5. Students are solely responsible for protecting and securing their Device(s) including, but not limited to, against theft, damage, loss and all the other unforeseeable misfortunes which could occur.
6. Students are responsible for maintaining their Device(s), including, but not limited to, maintaining device updates, virus protection and a charged battery throughout the academic day.
7. Students realize it is a privilege to use their Device(s) on campus and at School-sponsored events. School personnel may confiscate their Device(s) if there is a reason to believe that School policies or regulations have been violated. If a violation has occurred, depending on the gravity of the offense, the Device(s) will either be returned to the student or to his/her parent/guardian at the end of the day or at the end of the School-sponsored event.

The previously listed policies exist to promote positive, responsible, and ethical use of technology by students. If a situation arises that is not specifically covered in these policies, a student is expected to apply the Honor Code and the Values Statement. If in doubt, the students should seek the advice of a teacher or advisor.

Starred items (*) are considered "Regulation," meaning the clothing is required and must be purchased from the Bolles Lands’ End (www.landsend.com) store or the Bolles campus store. If you are given uniform pieces from a previous student, please ensure they meet the current dress code requirements.

BOTTOMS*:

SHIRTS*: Oxford button down or polo-style shirts with the Bolles logo purchased from the Bolles Lands’ End store or the campus store. Bolles polo-style team shirts (sports, band, robotics, etc.) are also acceptable. They should be the correct size for the student, not oversized, and always tucked in neatly with the belt/waistband visible.

SWEATERS: Solid color cardigan, V-neck, or crew neck sweaters or sweater vest of the student’s choice. They should be the correct size for the student, not oversized. Options are available from the Bolles Lands’ End store.

SWEATSHIRTS:

BELTS: Bottoms (pants, shorts, and skorts) with belt loops must be worn with a belt. SHOES: Shoes must have a closed toe and heel with a flat heel. Examples – athletic shoes, ballet flats, boat shoes.

OUTERWEAR: In cold weather, students may wear jackets and coats with no large logos, advertising, or denim. Hoodies/sweatshirts are not considered jackets. Options are available from the Bolles Lands’ End store.

ACCESSORIES:

DESIGNATED SPIRIT DRESS DAYS:

Although we encourage students to participate in School-related athletics, clubs, associations, organizations and other groups, the School and Florida law expressly prohibit all forms of hazing. Hazing refers to any activity expected of a student to join or to continue membership or participation in any group where the activity produces or could be expected to produce mental, emotional or physical discomfort, humiliation, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to the student, regardless of the student's willingness to participate. Hazing activities include, but are not limited to, acts of personal servitude (i.e., forced labor or service), sleep deprivation, restrictions on personal hygiene, yelling, swearing, insulting or demeaning verbal abuse, being forced to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire, consumption of vile or other non-food substances, consumption of alcohol, smearing of skin with vile substances, brandings, writing or marking on one's skin or clothes, physical beatings, paddling or other physical abuse, performing sexual simulation or sexual acts, stunts or dares that could result in physical injury or harm to a person's mental, emotional or social well-being, any act in violation of the law or School policy, and any other activity that could fall within the definition of hazing. If you think a particular activity could possibly be hazing, then it probably is. If you are not sure, then you need to contact a member of the Dean's Office, the Head of the Middle School or the school counselor, and ask.

A student violates this policy whenever he or she engages, assists, or attempts to engage or assist in the planning or committing of any hazing activity, whether on or off School property. A faculty member or other adult involved who knowingly allows such conduct is also guilty of hazing and is subject to disciplinary action by the School as well as that found under Florida law. Each student and adult is also responsible for immediately reporting any hazing activity or plans for any hazing activity to a member of the Dean's Office, the Middle School Head or the school counselor. The failure to make such a report is also a violation of this policy.

When the School administration becomes aware of any actual or planned hazing activity, the situation will be promptly investigated. Any student or adult found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the School and reporting to law enforcement authorities. No adverse action will be taken against any person who makes a good faith report of hazing activity.

A major concern of the School is the safety of the students coming to school and returning home, as well as during the time on campus. Traffic signs and speed bumps have been installed so that there can be maximum safety and convenience for all concerned.

Bolles contracts for bus service and the carrier has established rules for bus conduct. These regulations will be given to each rider at the beginning of the school year. They are an extension of our code of conduct and violations are reported to the Dean’s Office. Repeated violations may result in the offenders not being permitted to continue riding the bus. Parents/guardians who need to arrange for transportation should call (904) 733-9292 and ask for the Director of Transportation.

Pick up time for the middle school is between 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., by which time all students not involved in a sport or school sponsored activity must be picked up from the Bartram Campus. If a student cannot be picked up by 3:15 p.m., Middle School Extended Day is provided for the safety and security of our students from 3–5:15 p.m. on the Bartram Campus. Students in extended day must be picked up or on a shuttle bus by 5:15 p.m. The 5:15 p.m. shuttle from the Bartram Campus to the San Jose Campus is available to students who are being picked up at San Jose. Those students riding the shuttle must be picked up immediately upon arrival at the San Jose campus.

For those students remaining in Middle School Extended Day after 5:15 p.m., an overtime fee of $20.00 per ¼ hour or fraction thereof will be assessed.

The following information may be useful to parents who have never hosted a party for adolescents but are considering doing so. Although it may seem early to present middle school parents with this information, it is best to inform parents so that they are prepared to handle new situations that may occur as children mature. Much of this information has been offered to us by parents who have had the experience of hosting social functions for students.

Suggested guidelines are:
1. Large parties are unmanageable.
2. Parents should discuss ground rules of the party specifically with sons or daughters, and these should be explained to guests prior to the party.
3. Lack of a specific guest list encourages friends of friends to “crash” the party.
4. Parents planning to host a party should feel free to call other parents who have hosted similar events. The School can help with names of other parents who will share their experiences.
5. The parents should be present and visible at regular intervals during the party.
6. Parents of guests should feel free to call in advance and ask questions about the nature of the party and general ground rules which that family has for its parties.
7. The host should know who is spending the night and should check that the guest has informed his or her parent or guardian.
8. Parents greeting guests at the door or being introduced to guests helps to establish the proper tone.
9. Guests should remain inside until the party is over. If the party is outside, guests should not leave and then return to the area.
10. MOST IMPORTANTLY, plan the party carefully with your son or daughter—cover all aspects and don’t let the event just “happen.”

If a student or other member of the community is concerned about a student, they are encouraged to contact a counselor directly or through the Concern Lineemailor phone line +1 904 256-5311 or Bolles Safe Reporting Form.

3. Student Well-being and Psychological Assessments
The mental and physical well-being and safety of our students is of paramount importance to the School. As such, there may be times when concerns might arise about emotional issues, chemical abuse, or other matters that may adversely impact the welfare or safety of a student or those around him or her.

Based upon the observations or recommendations of a member of the Bolles staff, the School may require that a student be evaluated by an independent mental health professional acceptable to the School, and this evaluation could include drug and/or alcohol screening. Circ*mstances may call for an evaluation and report before the student is permitted to return to School.

New course materials must be returned in new condition (without any kind of writing or marking) to receive a full refund. Returned books should be shipped UPS ground or insured mail. Postage on returns is not refundable.

Buyback Procedures
All books having resale value will be bought back as “used.” The buyback deadline is usually in mid-June. Books may be sold online at www.bnck-12.comor by calling BNC K-12 at 1-(800)-325-3252 to obtain a quote by e-mail or mail, along with a prepaid shipping label. If the books have resale value, shipping instructions will be given during the phone call.

The Bolles School Parent Association offers parents the opportunity to become involved in the life of the School. Parent volunteers on our four campuses work together to coordinate school-wide events and projects, and also to plan and produce events on individual campuses.

Association dues assessed each year support the numerous activities that the Parent Association sponsors, such as Grandparent Days, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days, new parent activities, academic grants, parent education programs, grounds improvements, etc. on all campuses. In addition, parents raise funds for the School through the Parent Fund and the Tuition Drawing.

Parent involvement is essential to the continued success and growth of the School, and parents are encouraged to actively participate in the Parent Association. For more information about the Parent Association and opportunities to volunteer, click on Parents in the website header, or call the Parent Association hotline at (904) 256-5045.

Requests for student records and transcripts must be directed in writing to the School Office. The School reserves the right to withhold student transcripts and records for non-payment of tuition or fees.

The School makes reasonable efforts to ensure that both natural parents (or legal guardians) receive substantially the same information (transcripts, records, appointments, etc.). The School must rely upon the correctness and completeness of parental information when the student is enrolled. In situations of divorced or separated parents, if one parent believes that the other parent is not entitled to receive certain information, the parent wishing to restrict information provided by the School must provide the School with a court order that is still in effect that specifically restricts the other parent from receiving such information.