- Leon County Schools
- Overview
Parents & Students - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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The Parents and Students page will provide you links to helpful resources. For more information call 850-487-7100 or email Info@leonschools.net.
Enrollment & Student Info
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How do I enroll my student?
Student Enrollment -
https://www.leonschools.net/officeofadmissions
In order to enroll a student you will first need a Focus Parent Portal acct. The link above will take you to the enrollment site.
If you have NEVER had a student enrolled in a LCS school, then you will follow the instructions for
Scenario # 2 (NEW TO LCS SCHOOLS OR RECENTLY MOVED INTO COUNTY FOR THE FIRST TIME?) -
Do my students need shots or immunizations to enroll?
Immunizations and Vaccine requirements -
https://www.leonschools.net/immunizations
Your child may not start the new school year if their shots are not up to date. Needed immunizations may be received through your child’s private doctor or at the Leon County Health Department. To schedule an appointment for immunizations at the Leon County Health Department call (850) 606-8020.
Evidence of a student's immunization history includes either a DH680 Form Florida Certification of Immunization signed by a medical professional, or an official permanent school record from any school in Florida transferred to the new school through the Florida System for Transferring Records.
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How do I look up which schools am I zoned for?
School Zone lookup -
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Does my child need a health form for a health condition?
Health Forms -
If your child has a health condition that may require special attention or assistance during the school day, use the links below to access the necessary school forms. Please note that some forms need only be completed by a parent or guardian and turned in to the school. Some forms must be completed by your child’s healthcare provider. For questions or concerns please contact your school’s registered nurse.
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How do I find my kids school bus?
Transportation Department site -
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What can I do if I as a student or as a parent, my child is being Bullied?
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Anti-Bullying
Intervention Service's number one priority this year is to suppress school bullying. Please see below for links to helpful information:
Equity & Diversity Anti Bullying videos
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How do I get logged into and use ClassLink?
Login to ClassLInk here -
https://launchpad.classlink.com/leonschools
ClasssLink guides and tutorials -
https://www.leonschools.net/classlink
ClassLink is a safe, secure way for students to connect with applications and files. The software does not collect or share any personal student information, which is important to us. Best of all, it is very easy to use and will be a great resource for teachers and students.
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How to i check my students grades?
Focus Parent Portal -
https://www.leonschools.net/parentportal
Focus Parent Portal Specific FAQ's -
https://www.leonschools.net/PPFAQ
The Focus Parent Portal offers an updated user experience for parents and students, including a significant improvement in tracking student attendance and grades. Parents will have the ability to update phone numbers, emails, and student permissions online. In addition, a parent or guardian may link multiple students to one account.
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How do I get student records?
Student Records -
https://www.leonschools.net/StudentRecords
Transcripts may be obtained from the student folder at the school for up to 3 fiscal years after graduation. After this time period, transcripts may be obtained through the Student Records Center (SRC).
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How to I sign up my student for Extended Day programs?
EDEP or Before/After School programs -
https://www.leonschools.net/edep
EDEP programs are run by each individual school. For detailed information and contact information, visit the district EDEP page using the link above and select the specific school your child attends or will be attending.
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Can my child attend a different school? (School Choice)
LCS School Choice Website -
https://www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice
DOE School choice Website information -
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/
There are several different ways a student may attend a different school than they are zoned for in Florida. These include - magnet schools & program, McKay Scholarship (ESE), hardships, sibling support, and employee options. There is a deadline and an application required to be eligible for a school choice program and not every ap;plicant will get accepted as school choice is done through a lottery.
Magnet schools and magnet programs offer a specialized curriculum to students outside the school’s normal attendance boundaries. These programs may include a particular theme or focus such as mathematics, science, technology, communications, international affairs, business or performing arts. A magnet school is defined as an elementary, middle, or high school that offers, to all students enrolled in that particular school, a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. Magnet programs differ slightly from a magnet school as the special curriculum is offered to a cohort of students as opposed to the entire school. In Florida, 642,298 students participated in 581 magnet schools or magnet programs in 28 Florida school districts during the 2017-2018 school year.
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What if I want to go to Virtual school instead?
Virtual school info -
https://www.leonschools.net/virtualschool
Leon County Virtual School is a public K-12 grade level school within Leon County where students take their classes online. Leon County Virtual School is a franchise of Florida Virtual School and also has partnerships with K12.
Leon County students enrolled in the Leon County Virtual School receive individualized instruction utilizing the Internet, email, telephone, instant messaging, online collaboration tools and face-to-face teacher forums. The virtual format allows flexibility of time and location, while promoting the skills and self-discipline for success in the 21st Century. Students may register for any course offered through Leon County Virtual School (contingent upon parent and guidance counselor approval). All virtual curriculum in Leon County is accredited by a national accreditation body as well as implemented with strict adherence to the student academic code of conduct.
Each Leon County Virtual School teacher holds a valid state certification in their subject area and receives extensive annual training and continuous mentoring. Every teacher is required to maintain a close relationship with students, school guidance counselors, as well as reside locally.
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What student activities are available?
Student Activities & Athletics -
https://www.leonschools.net/activities
If home school, full time virtual school, private school, or charter school students wish to participate in sports at the public high school they are zoned for, the parents must notify the Principal and/or the Athletic Director BEFORE the first day of practice for that sport in order to be eligible to participate in that sport. All FHSAA paperwork and eligibility requirements must also be completed before the students can begin any activities associated with that team.
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Are their any student scholarship opportunities?
Student Scholarship Opportunities -
This is a searchable database of scholarship opportunities available to students. Opportunities listed are sponsored by different groups and organizations. Listings are for informational purposes only. No single opportunity is endorsed by Leon County Schools. Each scholarship has a unique set of criteria and application process. Contact the scholarship sponsor with any questions.Your school guidance counselor is another resource for scholarships and funding for college.
Programs FAQ
Misc FAQ
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Water Safety - S.S.1003.225
Water Safety Information
As per Florida State Stature 1003.225, see links below for information on the important role water safety education courses and swimming lessons play in saving lives.
S.S. 1003.225 Water safety and swimming certification.—
(1) For the purposes of this section, the term “water safety” means age-appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning.
(2) Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, each public school shall provide, to a parent who initially enrolls his or her child in the school, information on the important role water safety education courses and swimming lessons play in saving lives. The information must be provided electronically or in hard copy and must include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses and swimming lessons that result in a certificate indicating successful completion, including courses and lessons offered for free or at a reduced price. If the student is 18 years of age or older, or is under the age of 21 and is enrolling in adult education classes, the information must be provided to the student.
History.—s. 9, ch. 2021-35.
Contact Us
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Leon County Schools
2757 West Pensacola St.
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: 850-487-7100
Info@leonschools.net
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
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Thursday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM District Advisory Council Meeting
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September 23, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Agenda Review/Workshop
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September 24, 2024
6:00 PM School Board Business Meeting
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October 7, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Agenda Review/Workshop
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October 8, 2024
6:00 PM School Board Business Meeting
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October 10, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM District Advisory Council Meeting
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October 17, 2024
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Sustainability Committee Meeting
Parents & Students
- New Student Enrollment
- Annual Medicaid Notification to Parents
- Exceptional Student Education
- Extended Day Programs
- Fortify FL App
- LCS School Grades
- Office 365
- Parent Portal
- Scholarship Opportunities
- School Board of Leon County
- School Choice
- School Zone Lookup
- Student Activities & Athletics
- Student Records Request
- Student Records
- Superintendent of Schools
- Transportation & Buses
Around the District
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Dangers of the Virtual World
Technology is an unavoidable part of everyday life. One Tallahassee father is working to raise awareness about the potential dangers of its intensifying grip on today’s youth.
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Top Tips to Health & Happiness
The LCS Student District Advisory Council (DAC) envisions building a stronger and healthier community. The council’s “Top Tips for Health and Happiness” encourages students to take charge of their own health, seek help when needed, and support one another along the way.
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Local Student Film Award Winners 🎬
The Northeast Leon Society for Arts and Culture (NELSAC) recently announced the winners of their Student Online Short Film Contest. All of the winners were Leon County School students. Kraft Nissan kindly provides funds for film contest cash prizes and Tiburoso Films provides the Director of Best Contest Film a ½ Day, on-location film shoot. Congrats to all of the winners! For more information about NELSAC, visit www.nelsac.org.
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REDEFINING Parental Involvement
Parental involvement has changed. It is probably easier than you think. Stay tuned for our upcoming series "Redefining Parental Involvement" for easy ideas to keep you involved.
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