The Governor has ordered all schools to be physically closed for academic learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.  All curriculum will be delivered virtually. For the latest updates on school openings and changes, go to www.browardschools.com/coronavirus

Yes.  Students will continue to earn grades for 4th quarter and are encouraged to log in to Canvas and communicate with their teachers.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to supporting students and families in making sure that learning never closes. When the school buildings are closed for any reason (vacation, weekends, or even unexpected closures), BCPS encourages families and caregivers to have students engage in academic activities. 

To learn more about continuing education, go to www.browardschools.com/learningnevercloses

No.  State assessment and concordant score (SAT/ACT) requirements have been waived for currently active seniors, including early graduates who are planning on graduating this year.  Students only need to meet the credit and GPA requirements for graduation in June 2020.

No.  The Governor suspended all state FSA and EOC testing for this school year.  For EOC courses (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, US History, or M/J Civics) a final grade will be calculated without including the EOC exam result as 30%.

Advanced Placement (AP) will continue to be administered in a new format.  Students are still encouraged to take AP exams to try to earn college credits. Review the latest information from College Board.

Both AICE and IB exams have been canceled world-wide.  Students will still earn AICE and IB credits and certificates based on classroom performance.  Cambridge has released a detailed plan for how student AICE grades will be determined:  https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/579659-awarding-grades-factsheet.pdf

All students who are in an AP, IB, or AICE class will still earn the extra quality points for final grades of “C” or above, whether the student takes the exam or not. 

School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists, Family and Community Engagement and other mental health related staff are working remotely to meet the needs of our school community.  All school counselors will host at least three office hours daily to support students.

You can find additional resources within the BCPS Mental Health Portal by visiting: https://www.bcps-mentalhealth.com/

You can also call 754-321-HELP or visit www.browardschools.com/Page/52426 to be connected with support and resources. 

Additionally, the Mindfulness in BCPS Canvas site is currently available to provide mindfulness education, support and resources to BCPS students, families, and staff, including:

• On-demand lessons, activities, recordings, and resources
• Daily schedule including live sessions and pre-recorded sessions

Click here to access the Mindfulness in BCPS Canvas site: https://browardschools.instructure.com/courses/868545

Here are some helpful resources for talking to your children about Coronavirus:

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource  
• PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus from NPR
• Brain Pop Video About the Coronavirus
• Child Mind Institute: Talking to kids about the Coronavirus
• Inside SEL: SEL Resources for Parents and Teachers
• Seesaw: Remote Learning
• Mayo Clinic: Discover Gratitude

School Counselors and BRACE Advisors are still available to assist students at least three hours per day during regular office hours.  Additionally, a special Canvas course is available for Seniors with important resources and weekly, recorded webinars on a variety of topics.  You can access the College and Career Readiness for Seniors in the Canvas Commons or click here to register:  https://browardschools.instructure.com/enroll/RTNFML. Recorded webinars will be available once per week and posted on the Canvas course announcements.

Now is a great time to log into Naviance and explore colleges, careers, scholarships and work on your resume.  Visit www.browardschools.com/Naviance for more information

All Seniors must complete the 2019-20 Graduation Survey in Naviance and final transcripts will automatically be sent to the colleges entered in the survey.  Additionally, seniors can use Naviance to request their transcript to be sent to any college, as needed. 

For scholarships that accept transcripts via e-mail, contact your school counselor, BRACE Advisor, or Registrar to send an electronic copy.  Hard copy transcripts can be ordered from the Records Retention Department for $3.00 at www.browardschools.com/transcripts.