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The Parent/Student Handbook is provided as a resource and a blueprint to ensure mutual understanding, cooperation, and acceptance of the values and expectations of the Turning Point Academy School Community. It is essential that all parents/guardians read the Handbook in its entirety and ensure that the guidelines and expectations are also understood by the children in their care.
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For your convenience, the tabbed list below contains summaries of selected topics of note from the Handbook.
Arrivals
- School hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- The doors open at 7:45 a.m. each day.
- Instruction starts promptly at 8:15 a.m.
- Students should arrive by 8:00 in order to have enough time to get to their classroom, unpack, and prepare for the upcoming day.
- Students who arrive at or after 8:15 a.m. are considered tardy. They must be signed in by an adult.
- Any adult entering the building must have identification.
Off-Schedule Dismissals
- Parents, any changes in a student’s dismissal must be clearly written and communicated to the school.
- Without written authorization from the parent/guardian to change the dismissal procedures, the student must follow the regular routine set forth by their parent/guardian.
- Students cannot change buses unless it is authorized by the bus company, Exquisite Limo Service.
- Due to the hectic nature of the front office in the afternoon, it is important that changes to dismissal plans be made PRIOR to 2:00 p.m. Although we understand that emergencies arise, if you call the office after 2:00 p.m. we cannot guarantee that the teacher/student will receive the message.
Visitors
- Student and staff safety is our number one priority.
- Per PGCPS security guidelines, all Turning Point Academy Public Charter School visitors must present a government issued ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, MVA Photo ID) upon entry to the school after 8:00 a.m.
- Upon checking in with the main office, our staff will scan one of the government issued IDs before granting a visitor’s pass.
Volunteering
All volunteers, except one-time event volunteers (i.e. chaperones for one school dance, or career day participants) volunteers must:
• Undergo a fingerprint check at least 15 business days in advance of the activity.
• Undergo a Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity
• Complete the required SafeSchools training modules ( https://www.pgcps.org/required-training/ ) each school year - prior to engaging in volunteer activity.
For information on current requirements, potential visitors and volunteers should check here on the PGCPS site.
Note:The $61 Fingerprinting and Child Protective Services(CPS) Clearance fee can be waivered for families receiving reduced or free meals.
Lot Safety
- Parents/Guardians and Friends please follow the traffic pattern to drop off or pick–up your child.
- Please do not park or speed in the parking lot.
- The back parking lot is for drop-off in the morning only.
- The utilization of barriers in the front and back parking lots during arrival and dismissal is for the safety of all students. Please do not move the barriers or ask children in your charge to move the barriers.
- Classroom teachers are on duty and are not available to meet with parents or take phone calls during arrival and dismissal.
- Please refrain from playing car radios at high volume levels. This will ensure that you are able to hear verbal instructions from our staff.
- Please refrain from playing anything that contains expletives or offensive content while transporting students. This includes car stereos, videos, cd's, cell phones, iPads, xm radios, etc.
The Family Life Center (FLC), a critical part of our school’s mission, uses activities such as off-site retreats, monthly parent discovery group meetings, parent weekends, and workshops, to bring students and parents together to focus on their personal growth. The FLC coordinator assists parents, students, and teachers as we work together to help our students reach their unique potential. For upcoming scheduled FLC events, go here.
Currently, our Document Library is divided into three categories or sections. The “General” category holds published documents, forms, notes, and articles that are unique to our school for our parents, students, and community. Our "Back to School" category contains supply lists, grade specific notes, and health forms. The final category is the "Board of Directors" section which provides general documents, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Click here to view or download documents.
A successful school needs the services of its parents and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a vital part of our school. We encourage parents to become active PTO members.
For more information, see our PTO page here.
