PARENT AND STUDENT APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT CONFIRMATION

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All students applying for admission to SouthTech Schools must complete and submit a timely application. The Application is a two-part document consisting of a standard application form and an Acknowledgement document which attests that both parents/guardians and student are aware of specific conditions or actions required by the Charter School. The completion of both documents is a requirement for the application to be validated and entered into the admissions lottery process.

The following are expectations for all applicants and enrolled students of SouthTech Schools:

• A commitment from applicants and parents/guardians to participate in a three-year program of academic study and career education components for middle school students or a four-year high school program of study that culminates in earning a high school diploma and industry certifications.
• Acceptable Behavior: A behavior record that validates the student’s commitment to support and promote a safe school environment and a positive learning community.
• Acceptable Attendance: An attendance record that reflects the student’s interest in learning and willingness to participate in the educational process. Habitual truancy will not be tolerated and will be subject to consequences provided under Florida Statutes.
• Academic Performance: Applicants and parents/guardians are hereby informed that Florida high school graduation requirements include a minimum of a 2.0 Grade Point Average and Level 3 ranking on Core Subject Area State Assessments. Test scores lower than Level 3 may also lessen the student’s probability of earning career education certification or licensure (a major emphasis of SouthTech Schools) as such certifications are based on passing rigorous subject matter examinations. Students must be willing to work and study diligently if they are to succeed in the rigorous academic and career education curricula provided by SouthTech Schools. Students will demonstrate levels of academic performance required to meet promotion or graduation requirements.

Applicants and Parents/Guardians, before signing this Acknowledgment please ensure that you understand the commitment that you are undertaking by doing so. A successful applicant, who enrolls in SouthTech Schools, and the parents/guardians of that applicant, are acknowledging a commitment to a three-way partnership with the school to assure the applicant’s educational success. SouthTech School’s ultimate Mission Statement is to graduate students prepared for work, for higher education, and for productive citizenship. If you agree with this mission, please attest by signing below.

(Updated 3/5/26)