KINDERGARTEN READY

Pembroke Pines K-8

Dear Kindergarten Families,

Welcome to Franklin Academy’s Pembroke Pines K–8 Campus! We are thrilled to welcome you and your family to our wonderful school community.

As we prepare for an exciting year ahead, we encourage you to review this newsletter carefully. It contains important information about upcoming dates, events, and helpful tips to ensure your child is prepared for a successful start to kindergarten.

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We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey of growth, learning, and discovery. Together, we will create a positive and enriching experience for your child as they begin this important milestone.

We are so excited to welcome our newest students and families to the Franklin Academy family for the 2026-2027 school year!

ACCESS TO OUR 2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Click on the button above to view this year's Academic Calendar.

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A C C E S S T O O U R C A M P U S

E V E N T S C A L E N D A R

Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines [K-8]'s Calendar

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ACCESS TO STUDENT DRESS CODE

Franklin Academy is a mandatory uniform school.
Click on the link provided to review student dress code expectations.

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ACCESS TO BUY STUDENT UNIFORMS

Student uniforms must be purchased from our approved vendor, iUniforms.

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Access our approved vendor website by clicking the button above.

Be sure to place your order today!

26 -27 KINDEGARTEN SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Click on the link provided to access your child's supply list.
For safety reasons, rolling backpacks are NOT permitted at Franklin Academy.

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Franklin Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and our school can benefit from several incentives based on family participation.

We encourage all of our families to click on the link belowto complete your application for the NSLP for access to possible benefits.

MySchoolApps - Getting Started

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MySchoolApps - Getting Started

Usted está dejando MySchoolApps y yendo a un sitio de un tercero. El propietario de ese sitio web es el único responsable de los productos, servicios y contenido de su sitio. ¿Quieres continuar?

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ACCESS TO CONNECTING TO YOUR ONLINE LUNCH ACCOUNT

click the link provided to access information to be able to connect with your child's account.

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Please note: All students at Franklin Academy will receive free meals this year.

Funds are only required for à la carte items and second meal purchases.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

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DASHPASS DISMISSAL SYSTEM

Families are welcome to drive their students to and from our campus. At Franklin Academy,
we use DashPass as our dismissal system to manage pick-up and drop-off.

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DashPass Pickup Mobile App Instructional Video (Parents & Guardians)

QUICKSTART GUIDE TO DASHPASS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

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MOBILE APP COMPANION FOR FAMILIES

BUS TRANSPORTATION

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Upon your child's acceptance to Franklin Academy, you can request bus transportation during the online registration process. Please note that transportation is available on a limited basis and is offered to students who reside between 2 and 6 miles from the campus. Families living within two miles of the school will need to arrange their own transportation for their child(ren).

Once transportation has been assigned, a bus pass will be emailed to you. Bus passes for registered students will be sent out prior to the first day of the school year. Please be aware that bus stops may change from year to year.

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STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | SIS

The PowerSchool Parent Portal offers families 24/7 access to their student's information.

Through the portal, parents and guardians can view grades,

attendance records, account balances, service hours, and much more!

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OUR PARENT SERVICE HOUR PROGRAM

Click on the button or link provided to find out more about
your required participation in our Parent Service Hour Program.

Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines [K-8]'s Service Hours

As agreed to by all Parents/Guardians and defined in the Parent School Contract, Franklin Academy families must complete service hours each academic year. Franklin Academy’s family service hour agreement states that Franklin families will be required to perform eight (8) hours of service for the academic year regardless of the number of students enrolled.

ppk8.franklin-academy.org

VOLUNTEER PORTAL

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To access the Volunteer Portal, you must complete a one-time “Volunteer Application”.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions for the next steps, including a link to set up your portal password.

Rest assured, all information provided will remain confidential.

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MAKING A PAYMENT

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Franklin Academy is a cash-free school. Payments can be made via personal check, money order, cashier's check, or online using a major credit card. Please note that online payments will incur a service fee at the time of submission. When making a payment, be sure to include your child's full name (first and last), grade level, homeroom teacher, and the purpose of the payment.

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A C C E S S T O

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Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines [K-8]'s PTO Information

ppk8.franklin-academy.org

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Visit https://ppk8.franklin-academy.org/after-school for more information

about our after school care program by clicking on the link provided

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