Welcome to Our Website

Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.

Training Requirement

All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct. Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators. All employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to the school Administrator {352-536-3820} or {407-250-6781} Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in and on our website at https://www.gocafl.org/.

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect

All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/. The following posters are located in the teachers’ lounge, classrooms, and the main lobby on the school’s campus:

Signs of Physical Abuse

            The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken     

            bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or

            depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical

            contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.

            Signs of Sexual Abuse

            The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or     

            sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child

            experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act

            seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or

            lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical , contact, or run away from home.

          Signs of Neglect

          The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home,

          poor hygiene or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be

          frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.

          Patterns of Abuse

          Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may

          not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator

          and should be reported.