Bayside is proud to announce that we have been designated a Purple Star School!
Bayside has worked hard to create and maintain the following criteria:
A military point-of-contact to serve as a liaison for military families;
A school webpage for military students and families that includes specifically-focused resources like academic planning, transition planning, and educational opportunities;
A student-led transition program to assist military students coming into the school;
Professional development training for staff to identify and respond to the needs of military families;
5% open-enrollment seats for military students and families; and
Three elective opportunities to further support military families, such as participating in a service project to connect the school with the military community, hosting an annual military recognition event, or offering a JROTC program, among others.
Here is what Governor Ron DeSantis had to say: “I am proud to recognize these schools and school districts for their efforts to support our military families and earn the Purple Star designation.”
Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr also commented: “Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ unwavering commitment to our servicemembers, these schools are going above and beyond to support our military families. This designation will go a long way toward guiding veterans and military families through the challenges they face.”