Liza Jackson Preparatory School opened in August of 2001. It is a
public school, but is independent of the Okaloosa County School Board.
Attendance is free with open enrollment on a "firstcome, first served" basis.
Uniforms are required.
The public school system suggests that when you
arrive, even if you are temporary living in base lodging, enroll your child in
school as soon as possible. The Okaloosa County School District can
provide answers to your questions by calling (850) 833-3100.
SCHOOL
SCHEDULE FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2004-2005
FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL: 5 August 2004. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS: November
24-26, 2004. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: 20 December 2004 - 2 January
2005. SPRING BREAK:
March 28 - April 1 2005. LAST DAY
FOR STUDENTS: May 18, 2005.
Documentation required for registration
includes the student's birth certificate, original social security number, and
proof of immunizations against polio, diphtheria, measles, rubella, pertussis
(whooping cough), tetanus, and mumps are necessary, as well as physical from the
doctor and an up-to-date shot record.
Students entering kindergarten are
required to have completed the hepatitis B vaccine series. The
hepatitis B vaccine requires three shots at scheduled intervals over six
months.
Florida Public Schools Requirements by State
Law:
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test - Also known as the FCAT, this
is a series of tests conducted one week in March for every public school in
Florida for grades 3 through 10. During 4 days of testing, students actually
take two different types of tests, each with a math and reading category.
Florida law requires youths from 6-16 to attend
school.
Kindergarten: Child must be 5 years old on 1 Sep of
the school year.
First Grade: Child must be 6 years old on 1
Sep of the school year.
Kindergarten is a prerequisite for first grade in
Okaloosa County.
Students living one or more miles from school are
provided with school bus transportation Special wheelchair
transportation is available for handicapped children.
Students who are
identified as academically gifted or handicapped under the Individuals With
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have the opportunity to participate in
Exceptional Education programs. Psychological services are also
available. Many extracurricular activities are offered
within the school system particularly in the high schools. Among
those offered are band, chorus, flag corp, ROTC, football, basketball, baseball,
soccer, wrestling, honor clubs and service clubs. Check with the
particular school that your child will attend to find what activities are
available since activities offered vary within the schools. A number of private
schools are available in the Eglin AFB area. Most private schools have a
religious affiliation or relationship. It is suggested that the
private schools be contacted to learn of the tuition
required. Additional fees such as music, art, uniforms, books,
registration, deposits and transportation should be considered.