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        HOW TO REGISTER

All students NEW to Duval County are required to have the following documents to  enter school:

  1. ORIGINAL CERTIFIED birth certificate (hospital copy is not acceptable). A child must turn 5 on or before
    September 1,2011 for enrollment.
  2. PHYSICAL EXAM - must be dated after August 20, 2011 for new registrations for the 2012 - 2013 school year
  3. IMMUNIZATIONS:
   Florida law requires that students must have on file a Florida Certification of Immunization   (DH Form 680) or have an exemption on file at their school.
   To meet the requirements for Florida certification of immunization, a child must have the     following:
    • Five (5) doses of the DTP's
    • Four (4) Polio
    • Two (2) MMR's
    • Hepatitis series completed.
    • 2 Chicken Pox (Varicella) vaccine  

    The required immunizations are available at the Duval County Health Department's Immunization Center at 5222 North Pearl Street, (904-359-3814).

     4.  CHILD'S SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. (Optional)
     5.  PROOF OF ADDRESS -

    Acceptable Documents include :

                                       * Current JEA bill
                                       * a mortgage statement
                                       * a lease agreement (from a company, not a private individual)

      6.  MUST HAVE CHILD'S LAST REPORT CARD SHOWING PROOF OF PROMOTION.
           If registering mid year must have report card from previous school.

    It is the parent’s responsibility to provide the appropriate documentation at the time of registration. Paperwork will NOT be accepted until all documentation is provided.

    For answers to individual questions please email Kim Parker at parkerk2@duvalschools.org

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    How do I apply for free or reduced lunch status?

    Complete the application form that is sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. Forms are also available in the front office throughout the year. Turn this form back into the office. Forms are sent to the district Food Service Office where they are processed. NEW LUNCH FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED EVERY YEAR.

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    How do I join PTA?

    PTA INFORMATION

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What are the school hours?

The first day of school is August 20, 2012. School begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm.  Students that need to come earlier or stay later may sign up for the Extended Day Program.
Dismissal on Early Release Days will be at 1:45 pm.

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How do I enroll my child in Extended Day ?

Pre-Registration packets are sent home in May for all students currently enrolled in Extended Day whose accounts are in good standing those students are given priority for the following school year. Registration is then open on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available. Enrollment for kindergarten students begins in May and is on a first-come, first served basis as long as space is available.

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How do I meet with my child's Teacher?

You will need to make an appointment with the teacher. This can be done by sending a note in your child's planner letting the teacher know that you would like to meet. You can call (904)538-0238 and leave a message on the teacher's voice mail. E-mail is also available for every teacher, by going to the faculty or grade level page and clicking on the teacher's name. The teacher will then get in touch with you to set a time.

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How do I see my child's grades?

Your child's grades are available for you to access (read only) via the Parent Portal. A user name and password is available to each parent or guardian. To receive your user name and password, contact the front office.  The front office will notify you when the user name and password is ready to be picked  up. A two day notice is required. Picture ID is required to pick up the username and password. NO PASSWORDS WILL BE GIVEN THROUGH E-MAIL OR OVER THE PHONE.

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How do I apply to be a volunteer?

Become a volunteer in three easy steps:

     1. Click here to Apply to be a volunteer online.

          Note:  You may ask the school if you can use a computer to apply online. You will need to have your social security
          number to apply.  All required information must be entered in order for the application to be submitted. Please allow a two
          week turn-around for the application process to be completed.
     2.  Contact your school volunteer coordinator to let the school know you are interested in volunteering a the school and
          to discuss volunteering opportunities.     
     3.  You will receive a letter confirming that you have been approved  to volunteer. Please keep it with you to present to the
           front office when you check in to volunteer. Also, please remember to sign in and out in the Volunteer book found in the
           front office.  Your volunteer hours help not only the children and teachers, but help the schools achieve awards from the
           Florida Department of Education.

   For more information regarding volunteering, see the links below:

        School Volunteer Involvement

        TLAE Volunteers    
    
    

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Do I have to have a volunteer card to go on a Field trip with my child?

·        Only people who are in our database and whose clearance has not expired will be allowed to volunteer in any capacity at our school.  This includes classroom volunteers and chaperones for field trips.

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Where to find Twin Lakes Academy Elementary

Directions to Twin Lakes Academy Elementary

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 What do I do if my child is absent?

For each absence, please return the completed excuse note to your child’s teacher. A written excuse for all absences must be turned in within 3 days of the date of the absence. Your cooperation in sending excuse notes to school on the day your child returns from an absence will assist us in accurate, efficient record keeping.

Click here to print form for excuse.

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Am I eligible to be a walker?

 Walkers are students who live within 2 miles of the school. Walkers will be dismissed at 3:00pm at the side of the building closest to the older children’s playground.  Keep in mind there is no supervision for students in grades first through fifth grade.  Students will be instructed to leave campus and walk home. Students living further than 2 miles are considered car riders and must be picked up in the car rider line.

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