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Table of Contents Elementary education programs page 8

Free tax weekend page 10

Uniform policy page 11

5 tips to stop bullying page 12

Avoid back-to-school stress page 14

Frequently Asked Questions page 17

2013-14 School Calendar page 20

Navigating busy schedules page 26

HPV Vaccine page 28

STEM opportunities for women page 29

Back to school health page 30

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Elementary education program meeting Baldwin County students’ needs

By Cathi Jones A former Air Force Tech Sergeant, a Rockette and a mother of twins are all students at the University of South Alabama Baldwin County, and bring unique personal and professional experiences to the university’s elementary education program.

For these students, and many others who are juggling other responsibilities, the elementary education program at USA Baldwin County fits into their schedules. Brenda Haskew, adjunct professor for the program, says the commitment of these students is amazing. “The program is designed so that each student can achieve their degree and have the option to be dually certified,� Haskew said.

Raley Zofko, a New York City Rockette; Lauren Lee, wife and mother of 16-month-old twins; and

Jessie Holder, former Air Force Tech sergeant, are taking advantage of the convenient location and schedule to achieve their goals.

Zofko is from Foley and is currently commuting between New York and Alabama for her job as a Radio City Rockette. She decided to major in elementary education because she had a difficult time in school, she said. She was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, but did not realize the depth of the disorder until high school. Armed with this personal experience, she feels, as a teacher, she can help recognize the disorder in other children who may be experiencing similar challenges in the classroom.

Zofko says she has had to find alternative methods of help because of her ADD because of a heart condition, which makes it impossible for her to regulate the condition with

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Zofko had her first student teaching opportunity at Foley Elementary School. “What I love about being in the classroom is the opportunity to build a relationship with the students,�

Zofko said. Having the chance to connect with the students and be a positive influence on their lives is what keeps Zofko going to reach her teaching goals.

Lauren Lee is from Daphne. She is a senior majoring in Elementary Education at Baldwin County and a wife and mother to twins. She says she decided to major in elementary education because she has the opportunity to work with children and to make a difference in their lives.

Lee chose to take her classes at Baldwin County because of the location and the personal relationships that develop with the professors in a

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Zofko says she plans to live and work in Baldwin County once she graduates in December 2013.

“Being a mother makes college a lot tougher” Lee added. “The Baldwin County campus program has made my college experience great.

I am so glad that I have chosen this path and cannot wait to pursue my career in teaching.”

Jessie Holder, a U.S. Air Force veteran from Madison, Miss. is a senior in the elementary education program. He currently lives in Daphne and works at the Bounds YMCA. He says he was 23 years old when he decided he wanted to go to school and become a teacher.

“I was lying in a bed half way around the world, in a pitch black room, surrounded by a war infested landscape when I realized I was doing the wrong thing with my life,” Holder said.

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ny. He takes courses at the Baldwin County campus because it is close to home, but also because there is a special bond that forms between the students in a smaller class size.

“It is much easier to collaborate and discuss diversity in a setting consisting of friends,” he added.

Holder did his student teaching during the tier 2 section of candidacy at Foley Elementary.

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Wednesday and Friday and hoping that every student was there because I missed every single one of them,” he said.

These three students chose the Elementary Education program at USA Baldwin County to pursue their teaching goals. If you would like additional information about the Elementary Education program or other programs offered at USA Baldwin County, visit myusabc.com or call 251-928-8133.

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Alabama holds Back-to-School free tax weekend Aug. 2-4

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Tax Free Items

The state of Alabama held it's first Back-toSchool sales tax exemption weekend in 2006, and Baldwin County continues to participate.

The sales tax break is effective the first Friday lies School Supp item) in August through midnight the following r pe s m less ite ($50 or clothing Sunday, Aug. 2-4 this year. ) oks, folders m bo ite te r no pe s, er n bind ($100 or less According to revenue.alabama.gov, particihters, markers, s n chalk, highlig pating municipalities are Bay Minette, Daphn school uniform pencils arves ne, Elberta, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Loxcrayons, colored n belts, hats, sc nch boxes gloves ley, Magnolia Springs, Orange Beach, Perdido n book bags, lu n shoes, socks, r ea mpasses underw Beach, Robertsdale, Silverhill, Spanish Fort n calculators, co n coats, jackets, issors and Summerdale. n tape, glue, sc , erasers Shoppers can expect a break from the state's n pens, pencils technology ) m ite lers 4 percent tax, plus the additional sales tax asper n protractors, ru ($750 or less rs sociated with the municipalities listed above, cards inte n paper, index n computers, pr s sk di but only clothing and certain school-related r te pu books n required text n software, com items are included. Most clothing items (that her books r pe r ink and pa es, maps, and ot te ob in gl pr n n cost $100 or less, each), plus accessories such ts n digital assistan as belts, hats, shoes, socks, scarves and gloves t visit mprehensive lis will be tax free Aug. 2-4. Some items not inRefSheet13.pdf For a more co ui Q THoliday ck /S ax st le cluded in the exemption are cosmetics, hair sa v/ a.go revenue.alabam accessories, handkerchiefs, sewing supplies, protective and sporting gear, according to the Alabama Retail Association.

Parents can expect a tax break on computers, software Other items include art supplies, instructional mateand accessories, such as disks and printers during the rial such as globes, maps and books (less than $30 each). weekend, in addition to traditional school supplies like Most stores include supply lists for local schools binders, chalk, book bags, calculators, tape, compasses, along with uniform requirements. While the sales tax notebooks, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, highlighters, holiday may mean busier aisles and longer lines, an apindex cards, lunch boxes, markers, paper, pencil boxes, proximate 10 percent bill reduction can help the finansharpeners, pens and pencils, protractors, rulers and cially demanding season that is Back to School. scissors.

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Baldwin County Public Schools Uniform Policy andCounty Compliance CodeUniform 2013-2014 Baldwin Public Schools Policy and Compliance C (revised May 19, 2011)

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Outerwear items must not have lettering, or logo of alcohol, tobacco, and/or controlled substance, nor pictures, symbols, art work that might be offensive in nature and cause a disruption to the educational process.

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Wind pants/sweatpants, velour pants, over-sized clothing, overalls, bellbottoms, un-hemmed clothing, clothing with cuts, slits, holes or slashes in inappropriate places, denim or jean fabric, sleeveless shirts, overcoats, or trench coats.

KHAKI is defined by Baldwin County Public Schools to be light tan in color.

Pupils are expected to be clean and appropriately dressed for school. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruption and should encourage a serious approach to school. The local school principal will be the final authority for determining appropriate dress within the framework of the policy. n Clothing and general appearance may not cause a disturbance or interfere with the instructional program and must not constitute a health hazard. n Clothing must be of appropriate length and fit. To be acceptable, short pants and skirts must extend beyond either the finger tips when the student extends arms downward along the sides or reach the mid thigh which ever is long. Pants must completely cover underwear. Low cut pants, sagging

pants, etc. are prohibited. n Excessively baggy or excessively tight fitting clothing is prohibited. n Shirts must completely cover the midriff area when sitting or standing and expose no cleavage. n Adornments that could reasonably be perceived as weapons or used to inflict harm (i.e. chains, spikes, etc.) are prohibited. n Gang related apparel is prohibited at all times at any school function or school spon-

sored activity. Items deemed inappropriate under this category are at the discretion of the principal. n Heads must remain uncovered in the building. n Students who transfer from other school districts will be given five (5) days to come into compliance with the dress code. n Schools may use t-shirts on field trips or spirit day as approved by the principal.

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ach day in America, it is estimated that 160,000 students stay home from school to avoid being bullied. If you take a look at the media headlines in any given week, it’s easy to see that bullying is a growing problem in our schools. The good news? It is a problem many teachers can help tackle by creating a bully-free classroom, something that is easier to do than one might think.

“We all know that bullying is a major concern in our schools,” explains Peter J. Goodman, author of the book “We’re All Different But We’re All Kitty Cats.” “But there are things teachers can do to help address this problem and prevent it from happening.”

Goodman has now bundled his popular book with an educational curriculum package, which helps children identify and work through their emotions and feelings. The combined tools use cats as characters to help teach children about bullying and accepting others even if they have differences. The curriculum, titled “Bully Free Students Make Bully Free Classrooms,” focuses on such lessons as what bullying is and feelings and bullying, helping children to identify feelings and how to make the right decisions when they do.

“Being able to integrate a bullying curriculum into the classroom is an effective way to help tackle this problem,” says Julia Anderson, Ed.D, a primary school teacher at Arlington Public Schools. “The subject needs to be there at every level during the elementary school years so that the foundation has been laid.”

Here are some tips to make your classroom bully free: Using a fun, interesting, and educational curriculum such as “Bully Free Students Make Bully Free Classrooms,” which has been designed for pre-kindergartenthrough third-grade students, is just one way teachers

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Teaching kids to be upstanders, rather than bystanders. Children typically bully others because they believe they are in a power position to do so. But if peers stand up for the child being bullied, the power is taken away from the bully.

Place an emphasis on teaching kindness. Show kids ways that they can be kind to one another and recognize it when they do, complimenting them on it.

Pair up kids who need a buddy. There are, at times, new kids or those who have a harder time in social situations. Teachers can help with this situation by pairing the child up with someone who has a stronger social personality, so they can stay together during particular activities.

Work with students to brainstorm a list of classroom rules regarding kindness, tolerance and bullying. Include ways they can handle conflict resolution so they know what to do if situations arise.

“When you combine several of these factors, you will have a much greater chance of creating a bully-free classroom,” added Goodman. “Children learn when they have fun, when the information is repeated and when they can actively play a role.”

“Teachers have to be more proactive in this area so that we can create a safer classroom,” explains Karen Goldberg, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with parents and families. “Addressing the issue now and creating a bully-free classroom can save a lot of problems from occurring later on. Plus, the kids learn skills they can use for a lifetime.”

The Kitty Cats book and curriculum has been written for children in pre-kindergarten through the third grade. The earlier children learn about the importance of preventing bullying, the better. To learn more about the book series, the curriculum bundle, or to purchase the volume that addresses bullying, visit kittycatsbook.com.

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Do your homework early: Build a stress-reducing plan

By Deirdre Davison Contributing writer

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et's face it: the start of the new school year is just around the corner, and while you love having your little ones at home, you probably at least occasionally and secretly long for the beginning of the school year, too.

Faded are the memories of morning feuds to get your child up and evening feuds to get your child into the bath and then into bed. Forgotten are the mad dashes to get everyone out of the house and through the school door before the bell rings. Distant are the recollections of your car regularly being stuck behind a school bus that stops every 50 feet and the insanity of waiting in the school's traffic circle to pick your pride and joy up at the end of his or her school day.

It is an incredibly stressful time for parents and children alike when the start of the school year approaches, and it's doubtful that all of you or your child's stress can be completely eradicated. It can be reduced, however, by better understanding and recognizing some of the triggers that increase our stress levels.

Most kids are inherently excited about school. Who wouldn't be? They get all sorts of new cool stuff — book bags, notebooks, pencils, pens, markers and in some cases laptops and clothes. For lots of those same children, however, the excitement is tempered with fear and anxiety.

Consider children entering pre-school, kindergarten and the early grades. They are leaving the comfort and safety of home for the great unknown. They are entering an environment where they have to create new social bonds with other children as well as with adults. How daunting

that task must be since small children are taught to not talk to (adult) strangers without their parents being present.

Your child may even have to ride a bus for the first time.

From a cognitive perspective, most of these children have no way to adequately articulate their anxiety. As a result, you might experience meltdowns, lack of sleep, fatigue, head aches, stomach aches, or even a regression to thumb sucking or bed wetting from your little one.

Parents face their own set of stressful challenges. Parents are constantly in a state of “letting go” from the time that their children are babies. When toddlers begin to walk, parents must let go of their childrens' hands even though they know falls will ensue. When the training wheels come off, parents still run along beside the bicycles, but at some point have to let go of the bikes if the children are to ever learn to ride independently. When children start school, parents have to let go of a piece of the control and influence that they have had up until then.

Adults live with constant and varying degrees of stress.

We are on 24/7. We are constantly connected. Media coverage of the state of our economy, our political environment and our national security cause us to worry. We worry if we'll have jobs, if we can pay our bills and whether or not we can feed our families. Our ongoing concerns include our families' safety and affording wind insurance on our homes as the hurricane season comes into full swing. Don't be fooled, whether we admit it or not, our children are quite adroit at reading our emotions. When we're stressed out, they feel it and they react to it.

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Taking these few seemingly small steps will help mitigate some of your family's stress. Remember, life is a process and each person has his or her own coping mechanisms and timelines. Still, every little bit helps. As the school year approaches, take time to shed light on some of the unknowns that cause anxiety in your child.

1. Communicate:

Pay attention to your child's verbal and nonverbal communication. Take time to talk to him about school. Share with him some of your positive thoughts about what the new year will entail. If your child's school has an orientation or open house, make the time in your schedule to take him. Show him where his classroom will be and where the bathrooms, cafeteria and playground are. If his teacher is available at orientation, make it a point to let the child meet his new teacher. Take some of the scary out of that big school building. Share with your child some of the fun things that you did when you were in school. Be excited and enthusiastic for his new adventure (even if you're still in the process of letting go).

2. Socialize: With the increasing number of singleparent households, many children spend their summers with other family members away from home. If that is your situation, make some time for your child to be reacquainted with his friends. Have play dates before school begins

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so that when he does go to school, he'll already have the foundation for a social network.

3. Schedule: Start easing into a school schedule regimen a few weeks before school begins. Set a loose “quiet time (future homework), dinner, bath, lights out evening� schedule and a “morning rise, get ready� routine. You and your child will fare better, I promise. Have meals and naps at regular times. Following a schedule will help your child navigate his day easier because he knows what to expect.

4. Let go – just a little: Letting go won't be easy, but as you give your child more independence, he will probably cope more effectively on his new and wonderful adventure. Small steps for you both might include first helping, then allowing your child to organize his book bag. Another step is to let your child help lay out his clothing the night before. I recommend giving him a couple of choices instead of carte blanche unless he has an inherently fantastic sense of style. Develop skills in him that will help him navigate school, such as tying his own shoes and writing his name, numbers and alphabet. Every positive, affirming life skill that you instill will help him become a more successful and productive student and citizen.

There are a number of other strategies that you can incorporate, but these will not only get you started, but will also help reduce your family's stress levels around school.

The school year will have enough surprises and challenges pop up that you don't need the unnecessary drama that accompanies starting school without a basic game plan.

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The Baldwin County Board of Education answers

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How and where do I enroll my child?

When is summer registration?

Students new to the district must be registered at the school. Parents/guardians must bring all necessary documents to the school office for each child they wish to enroll. The counselor or the registrar at each school is responsible for student enrollment; please call the school to make an appointment with the appropriate person before arriving.

All students, whether new to the school system or previously enrolled, are required to take part in any pre-registration activities the school may offer. During pre-registration, students may purchase P.E. uniforms, pay course fees, buy school yearbooks, rent lockers, pick up schedules, and visit classrooms. This list also includes events such as "Meet Your Teacher" days, which is an opportunity for parents and students to meet the teacher prior to the opening of school.

A list of all schools and their websites are available online at bcbe.org.

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How important is it to attend Open House events?

Education is a collaborative effort between schools, parents, and the community at large. Open House events provide an opportunity for your child's teachers to share with you information specific to their grade level or course. Your presence is extremely important; you will learn exactly what is expected of your child in each setting and be shown ways you can help them achieve success.

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certificates may be obtained from your local physician or Baldwin County Health Department in Robertsdale. The Health Department may be reached at 251-947-1910.

You will be required to complete an enrollment form for each student. These will be made available by the registrar or counselor when you visit the school.

What information will I need to bring in order to register my child?

Please bring the following documents with you for each child you wish to enroll: 1. Birth certificate 2. Social Security card 3. Two proofs of residence One of these must be a recent utility bill with your Baldwin County address.

4. Withdrawal papers from last school attended, including transcript 5. Immunization form All students are required by Alabama State Law to have an original certificate of immunization (IMM-50); copies are unacceptable. These

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What if I am not the legal guardian/custodian for a child? What do I need to do?

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How can I be certain which school my child should attend?

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Do you allow a student to attend a school out of zone?

To enroll a student in the Baldwin County School System you must have legal custody of the student.

Delegations of parental authority or powers of attorney will not be accepted. The enrolling guardian/custodian shall reside in the attendance zone in which enrollment is sought.

The student being enrolled must actually reside with his/her guardian/custodian.

In addition to the matters noted in the preceding paragraph, it shall be the sole duty and responsibility of the enrolling guardian/custodian to provide all documentation otherwise required by the Baldwin County Board of Education as a prerequisite to enrollment.

Please see the School Guardianship Guidelines online at bcbe.org for complete details.

On the home page of bcbe.org , click on the School Zone Locator button, read the disclaimer, press "enter" and then type in your address to see the schools that serve your address. The web-based school locator page is provided as a fast-reference service. It is very important that you contact the schools it lists to ensure that the information is indeed accurate.

In order to adequately project school facility needs in our rapidly growing county, currently the Board of Education only allows a zone variance - the ability to attend a school outside of one's own zone - in the case of extreme hardship, which is usually medical in nature. Zone variances are not granted for the sake of convenience. If you believe you are eligible for a zone variance due to extreme hardship, FAQs continued on page 18

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please contact the principal of the school you wish your child to attend first.

If the principal agrees that the student meets the requirements for eligibility for a zone variance, the parent must complete a Zone Variance Request Form provided by the school they are requesting to attend and attach a statement as to the necessity of the zone variance.

For additional information, please review the Zone Variance Guidelines before submitting your request. *Please Note: If a student has a zone variance, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide transportation for the child.

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What is the procedure and criteria for placement in the district's Gifted Education Program?

Baldwin County Public Schools offer services for gifted and talented students in first grade through 12th grade. All parents have the right to refer their child for the district's Gifted Education Program. For more information on the referral process visit the “Gifted Referral Process” page in the Instructional Support section of bcbe.org.

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Do you offer After School care?

Baldwin County Schools offer After School Childcare at elementary, intermediate, some middle schools and two high schools in the county. After School Childcare Programs serve students ages 5-12 at elementary schools; Middle and High school students may attend at their school campus, if the program is available. All students must attend the After School Childcare Program on the campus of their day school. Busing of students is not an option. CASH is not accepted; payment may be made by check or money order; or online after registration. A complete list of ASCC locations and a registration form are available online at bcbe.org. Students may participate in the After School Childcare Program on a full-time or daily basis. Full-time students are those who attend the program three to five days per week; the fee for full-time is $35 weekly; the daily rate of $10 per day applies to one or two days per week. Parents must select the days when their children will attend at the time of Registration in order to assist the After School Department in ensuring appropriate levels of staffing. Part-time students may attend only on those days the parents have pre-selected at Registration as attendance days. Fees are charged based on Registration and are not influenced by attendance. Pre-payment for services is required. The discount for BCBE Teachers is $25 per week per child. The program operates from 3-5:30 p.m. and follows the school calendar. Parents must complete a registration form, pay the $20 non-refundable registration fee, and the first week fee - no fewer than three days prior to the first day of attendance in the program. Payments may be made online once a child is registered in the program.

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week. Parents may email their online payment confirmation to the Site Manager as proof of payment. Payments not made

by Thursday midnight must be paid on Friday at the site of attendance. During the school year, parents should contact the school their child attends after 3 p.m. to register for the ASCC program. Parents may register their child for the After School Childcare Program at Early Registration/Meet the Teacher day at the child's school. An exception to the three day wait will be made for the first day of school if Meet the Teacher is not five days prior to the beginning of school. Questions during the summer may be directed to the After School Childcare Department, 251-972-8518.

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How can I find out what school supplies are necessary?

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Can my child take a book bag to school?

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Do you allow students to bring and use cell phones on campus?

Required materials vary from school to school and from grade level to grade level. Many schools have supply lists posted on their websites. You may also find lists conveniently placed in the school supply aisles at local stores such as Walmart and Target. Supply lists are also available in each school's office.

For middle and high school grades, the school system provides a backpack as part of its Digital Renaissance – the school system supplies a Mac Air for each student. As for elementary students, each school sets its own policies regarding book bags; please contact your local school for complete information, or visit the school's website.

Check your school's handbook for guidance.

What about the dress code?

How strictly is it enforced?

Baldwin County students are required to wear approved uniforms to school daily. For complete guidelines, see the Uniform Policy on page 11.

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What about lunches?

Can I pay for lunches online?

What can my child take from home for lunch?

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Baldwin County Schools' cafeterias adhere to guidelines set forth in Baldwin County's Wellness Policy on Nutrition and Physical Activity. Nutritious meals are provided to students daily at nominal cost to the parents. Each student is assigned an account number to use in the cafeteria; parents may pay in advance in order to allow their child to pay for their lunch by debiting from their account. Checks FAQs continued on page 23

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made payable to the school may be sent by your child for this purpose. This provides an additional measure of safety for your child by alleviating the need to bring money to school for daily lunch.

If you prefer, you may use the Parent Account Management System online to have funds credited to your child's cafeteria account. Additional information will be sent home at the beginning of the school year to assist you in setting up a PAMS account.

Finally, children may bring a sack lunch from home to eat during their designated lunch time. Food is not allowed in the classrooms. Please inform the school administration if your child has special health needs.

Meal Prices for School Year 2013-2014 Breakfast: n All enrolled paid students K-12: $1.25 n Reduced students K-12: $.30 n Adult/Children Visitors: $1.75 n Board of Education Employees: $1.50 Lunch: n All enrolled paid students K-8: $2 n All enrolled paid students 9-12: $2.25 n Reduced students K-12: $.40 n Adult/Children Visitors: $3.50 n Board of Education Employees: $3

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Is bus service available in my neighborhood?

What do I need to do to allow my child to ride the bus?

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The Transportation Department for Baldwin County Schools oversees the daily operation of more than 280 bus routes. All Baldwin County students are provided transportation to and from school daily, regardless of their proximity to their local school.

There is one person at each school responsible for managing student transportation. Maps of each bus route are available to assist in determining which bus will be designated to transport your child. Please contact your local school prior to the beginning of school if you have additional questions.

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What if I choose to take my child to school myself?

Please contact your local school prior to the beginning of school to determine where you may safely drop off and pick up your child. Each school has very specific traffic flow patterns for the safety of all of our students. You will also learn what time students may enter the building and when they will be deemed tardy to school.

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What are the requirements for excused absences?

The Early Warning Truancy Prevention program provides guidelines which are followed by all Baldwin County schools for acceptable reasons for absences. They

include:

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1. Pupil is too ill to attend school. A physician’s certificate may be required after four consecutive absences due to illness.

2. Inclement weather as announced by local news media that makes it dangerous for students to attend school.

3. Legal quarantine.

4. Death in the immediate family.

5. Emergency conditions determined by superintendent or principal.

6. Absence to observe traditional religious holidays of local, national, or international origin, when verified by the student's minister or religious leader.

For complete information on Baldwin County's attendance policy, please visit bcbe.org.

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What are the procedures for checking a student in late to school, or checking a student out early?

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Parents or guardians must check their child out through the front office of the school. No child will be allowed to leave campus without the express consent of their parent or guardian. Early checkouts are discouraged; however, in the case of a medical necessity, it is requested that a doctor's note is submitted to the office the next day.

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My child requires a special medical procedure to attend school. Is there a nurse at my child's school? If not, where can I find assistance?

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Baldwin County Public Schools have a Registered School Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to each school. In the majority of our schools there is a Licensed nurse assigned to the health room. You may contact the school office personnel at your child's assigned school and they will provide you the name and number of your assigned school nurse. The Supervisor of Health Services may also be contacted for assistance at 251-239-4327.

If your child requires a special medical procedure, please contact the Supervisor of Health Services or your assigned school nurse before the planned date of enrollment. This will allow the nurse adequate time to plan for your child's arrival and ensure a smooth transition to your new school. For more information, please review the Health Services Section of bcbe.org.

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My child receives medication daily. Will there be someone at school to safely assist with his or her medication?

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ing before permission is granted to assist with medication.

The medication curriculum was designed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama State Department of Education and is monitored periodically by the registered school nurse. A parent authorization/physician prescriber form must be signed before a child may receive prescription medication.

If your child receives medication only three times a day, we request that medication be given at home.

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What if your child received special education services at their previous school?

The Baldwin County Board of Education will continue to provide special education services to students who transfer into the district with an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP). To help make this transition as smooth as possible, it is important to provide a copy of your child's most recent IEP and evaluation at registration, if the information is available. A special education teacher will then contact the parent/guardian to set up a meeting to develop a temporary IEP to be used until special education records are received from the student's previous school.

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What about fees?

How do I pay them?

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How can I check my child's grades online?

Fees are set by your local school. Please contact your local school or check the school's registration information for details. Registration fees currently cannot be paid online.

All Baldwin County schools use the iNow school information system for recording grades and attendance.

At the beginning of the school year, you will be provided with a user id and password for each of your children who are enrolled in school. You may then access online grades by going to the website for your child's school, clicking on the online grades icon in the upper left panel, and entering the user id and password. You will be able to view your child's grades for each course, along with attendance and discipline records.

Please protect this confidential information. Should you misplace it, you must request it in person from the school registrar. No passwords will be provided over the phone.

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Who should I contact if I have a problem?

If you feel that your child is having difficulty in any particular class, please contact the teacher to schedule an appointment. If the problem is occurring outside the bounds of a particular classroom, e.g., on the bus or in the cafeteria, please contact the principal.

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Where can I find the phone number and the principal's name for the school my child will attend?

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How do I get a copy of the school's calendar?

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What about summers and holidays?

What programs are available for my child?

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Where can I find more information online about Baldwin County Public Schools?

A list of all Baldwin County Schools is available on pages 32-36 as well as online. The online list provides phone numbers, principal's name, and links to each school's website.

The official calendar is available on bcbe.org as well as page 20 of this publication. All schools in the system follow this schedule for holidays, grading periods, and exam schedules.

Summer activity opportunities abound for students all over the county. Our school facilities are used for athletic clinics, conditioning exercise classes, and summer music and art instruction; you can find dates for these activities on this website or on the local school's website. Academic programs such as Camp Invention are also hosted by our schools.

Baldwin County Schools work in conjunction with YMCA of South Alabama to make summer activities readily available. There are two branches of the YMCA in Baldwin County.

The Bounds Family YMCA is located in Daphne at 8051 Whispering Pines Road. They may be reached at 251-626-0888.

The Snook Family YMCA is located in Foley at 2560 South Pine Street. They may be reached at 251-970-3003.

Every school works closely with its surrounding community to help ensure that children continue to grow and learn during their summer vacation and holiday breaks. City libraries sponsor summer reading programs and computer classes, while city recreation departments provide swimming, tennis, softball, soccer, and basketball activities. Competitive city leagues also offer students the opportunity to compete throughout the school year in a wide variety of sporting events.

See the icon labeled “Parents & Students” in the lower right section of the BCBE homepage that will take you to a webpage containing a multitude of resources organized into various sections. Sections include school information (e.g., school calendar, attendance zones), district documents and forms, educational resources (e.g., the Alabama Virtual Library and the Alabama Learning Exchange or “ALEX”), and links to various departments and programs (e.g., programs such as After School, Environmental, Migrant, etc.). Individual links included will direct you to online tutoring, iNow (check grades, attendance, or discipline reports on your child), online lunch payments, and other valuable resources.

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Going, going, gone:

Navigating busy schedules, keeping sanity intact

By Deirdre Davison Contributing writer

It's back! No, I'm not talk-

ing about Arnold Schwarzenegger in the “Terminator.” I'm talking about the new school year. No, I'm definitely referencing the upcoming school year even though the Terminator's return might be less frightening or stressful.

Imagine your average work day.

You, like most Americans, have more work piled on you than you used to. You are simultaneously pulled in multiple directions by multiple sources and you have to not only prioritize the order in which you accomplish your deliverables, you also have to perform, interact and produce.

While we feel fortunate to be gainfully employed, we also feel overwhelmed from time to time.

If you think you have it bad, think about our school-aged children.

Long gone are the days of our carefree elementary school years, when our biggest worries were what color we'd use on our Earth Day posters, whether we'd get to base playing kick ball, or if we'd remember the words in music class. Today, our children are like miniature adults. They too have work piled on and are pulled in multiple directions from multiple sources. They too have to prioritize, perform, interact and produce.

We unwittingly mold our children thus from a very tender age.

We put them into every after school activity we can find. For example, one of my friends has two elementary-aged girls. She feels the more activities she puts her girls into, the more likely they will be to get into good colleges which will translate to good jobs. The younger girl, 7, takes Karate, has violin lessons and is a Girl Scout Brownie. The older daughter, 9, takes piano lessons, voice lessons, dressage lessons and is a Girl Scout Brownie. They are also both active in their church youth group. I'm certainly not say-

ing that after school activities aren't worthwhile. At the same time, these girls look like Zombies most days.

After homework, lessons (which there is some activity almost every night), dinner, and baths, it's usually close to 10 in the evening. I'm an adult with a normal schedule and I'm generally ready for bed by 10.

According to Dr. David Elkind's “The Power of Play,” children have lost an average of “nearly 12 hours of free time per week” with eight of those being devoted just to play.

Couple that with the knowledge that the average elementaryaged child watches 28 hours of television each week, it's no wonder they're becoming grown-ups before their time.

We set our societal norms.

Some remain relatively constant while others change.

As our value system becomes more focused on performance, our children will fall into line and follow suit. If that is to happen, there are strategies including time management, stress reduction and life-work-school balance that parents can incorporate to help their children navigate their brave new world.

Time Management:

Diana Rich, author of “MegaSkills: Building Our Children's Character and Achievement for School and Life,” recommends creating some visual aids to assist children in developing time management skills. n One is

the Homework Helper. It's a chart designed to help teach your child how to keep track of deadlines and duties that your child creates (with your assistance, if necessary) each week. The chart lists school assignments for the upcoming week. After finishing each assignment, it's checked off of the list. nAnother helpful chart is one of home and school tasks such as setting the table at 6 p.m. or starting homework at 4:30.

Again, your child has the joy and responsibility of checking off each task as it's completed according to the timeline. This exercise is de-

2013 signed to help teach your child organization skills while learning to pay attention to the time on the clock.

Stress Reduction:

n Following a consistent daily schedule will not only help with your child's time management skills, it will also help alleviate some family stress. Paying attention to what your child says and doesn't say can be a wonderful tool in reducing stress. If your child is acting out or having stomach aches or head aches when it's time for school or an after school activity, it's time to have a conversation with him.

He may be feeling undue pressure at school to get all A's or stress over violin lessons when he really wants to be taking ballet. The key is communication followed by appropriate action. n Another effective mechanism for reducing stress is to reduce the amount of time that your child spends watching television. Media bombards children (and adults) with negative images, instant fixes, unrealistic views of body image, safety issues and relationships. Re-

ducing your child's exposure to those images will reduce his overall stress levels.

Watching a little less television and being a little less plugged into social media and a little more plugged into family time is a great step in the direction of helping your child find balance. Other tools include a healthy diet, sleep and exercise. Still, finding the delicate balance between school, athletics and after school activities is no easy task.

Dr. Stanley Greenspan, a clinical professor of pediatric psychiatry and author of “Building Healthy Minds,� suggests that the proper approach to creating balance is in spending more time as a family and in giving your child downtime to be a child and to just play with his friends. He stresses that other after school activities be scheduled in the time that remains and that the activities that your child pursues be value-based. Another suggestion to help your child find a healthy balance includes limiting him or her to one sport per season plus one other

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Watching less television and spending more time as a family can reduce stress and create balance for children. activity (e.g., Karate and violin lessons or Karate and scouts).

There is no perfect recipe when it comes to children or families. Each day has new obstacles and opportunities. Incorporating one of more of the above strategies can help your child be better prepared to effectively manage and navigate his or her foray into the new school year.

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Parents encouraged to pair HPV vaccine with child’s required Tdap

By Bret Stanfield Summer is here again and, for many Alabama families, this will be an important time for vaccinations. College students move back home and see their family physician while young boys and girls receive physicals for the upcoming athletic seasons.

Also, rising sixth-graders are due for their state-required Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) booster shot.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Comprehensive Cancer Control Program recommends that these rising sixth-graders also receive the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series during the same office visit as their Tdap.

The HPV vaccine protects against cervical cancer, and Alabama has one of the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in the nation.

The vaccine is recommended for males and females, age 9-26, and is administered in a three-dose series over the course of 8-9 months. It takes all three doses to get the best protection.

Every month, the ADPH Comprehensive Cancer

Control Program mails birthday cards to parents of rising sixth-graders across the state encouraging them to pair their child’s required Tdap with the HPV vaccine. “Pairing the HPV vaccine with the Tdap vaccine is an excellent opportunity to protect your child from cancer,� says Dr. Grace Thomas, assistant state health officer for Family Health Services, ADPH. The body responds better to the vaccine at an early age, so just before the sixth grade is an optimal time for children to be vaccinated. If your child has missed this window, he or she can still be vaccinated anytime up to age 26.

The cost of the HPV vaccine is covered by many health insurance providers and is also available through the ALL Kids Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Vaccines for Children Program.

The vaccine is available through most physicians, clinics, pharmacies and all county health departments in Alabama.

Parents are advised to talk with their doctor to see if the HPV vaccine is right for their child. For more information, visit adph.org/earlydetection/Default. asp?id=5119.

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Experts discuss opportunities for women in STEM

By Melissa Sileo According to the U.S. Department of Education, girls are not only earning high school math and science credits at the same rate as boys, but are now earning slightly higher grades in these classes — neither of which has historically been the case. And a widely held stereotype still exists that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are male fields, with most young women being steered towards more nurturing career paths, such as teaching or nursing.

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It’s well-documented that the United States is trailing other nations in STEM fields, particularly science and discovery, because fewer young people in general are pursing STEM degrees in college. If we want to attract the best and brightest minds into the fields that will move us forward, Karen points out, we can no longer look to only half of the population.

“I strongly believe that young women, those that don’t even know yet that they will enter these fields, are unquestionably the future of our profession and the next great generation of brilliant female thinkers, problem

solvers, leaders and entrepreneurs that the world needs in a big way,” she adds.

The author covers such topics as: n It starts with the parents: family makes up the front lines of illustrating STEM-related fields as a career possibility for young women. n Opportunities are there for the taking: workforce projections by 2018 by the U.S. Department of Labor show that nine of the 10 fastest growing occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree will require significant scientific or mathematical training. n STEM fields will provide a secure future: women entering STEM fields have a higher likelihood of financial stability and job security than that of other fields. n Women can thrive in a man’s world: if we maintain certain fields as male-dominated, we are allowing culture in those fields to be established and maintained by men. If it remains uncorrected, this will continue to deter young women from choosing fields in math and science even if they have exceptional abilities. n Tackling an important social issue from a personal objective: describing the trajectory of her own career in engineering, Karen will touch on the struggles she has endured.

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Back-to-school health: It’s nothing to sneeze at

By Corey Biggs, RN Contributing writer A new school year is nearly underway, and with it come new opportunities for sharing — germs that is. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the average American child suffers from six to 10 colds each year. This could add up to a lot of clinic visits and missed school hours … not to mention lost work hours for mom and dad.

Parents should do their homework on how to keep their child healthy and their first assignment is to have their child vaccinated. Ensuring children are up to date on scheduled

vaccinations and receiving the seasonal influenza shot is the first step to a healthy school year.

Parents should also teach their children to get a grip on hand washing.

A recent Centers for Disease Control study found that only half of middle and high school children washed their hands after using the bathroom and only 33 percent of girls and 8 percent of boys used soap.

Hands should be washed around 20 seconds with soap and water. Singing the Happy Birthday song twice, is a good measure of time. Faucets should be turned off using paper towels. Waterless hand sanitizers can be used if soap and water is unavailable, but check with school policies before sending these products with your child. Children five and under should not use hand sanitizers without supervision.

Sharing items such as pens and pencils can cause your child to bring home more than good grades.

Children should avoid sharing food and drinks, pens and pencils and other personal items at school. Backpacks and gym clothing can be a cesspool for germs. It’s important to keep these items laundered often.

Children should eat a nutritious diet, get plenty of exercise and receive plenty of rest. Vitamin supplements, such a vitamin C, can be used during peak cold and flu season.

Parents should seek regular check ups with their child’s physician, especially if they have chronic medical conditions or require special medications.

The most common infections are viral and the only treatment is supportive care and hydration. Therefore, parents should refrain from sending their children to school with fever, rashes or other symptoms of illness. Keeping a home supply of over-the-counter medications to treat pain, diarrhea and fever is imperative, as many illnesses present in the middle of the night. Ensure that a sick child is appropriately hydrated. If symptoms do not resolve in a few hours, seek medical attention. Children should not return to school until they have been fever and symptom free for at least 24 hours.

This school year, help prevent the spread of germs and enrich your child’s healthy habits — because healthy children are a class act.

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Baldwin County School Directory Baldwin County Public Schools Administrative Complex 2600 N. Hand Ave., Bay Minette 251-937-0306

Bay Minette Middle 1311 W. 13th St. Bay Minette 251-580-2960 bayminettemiddle.com

Pine Grove Elementary 43980 Pine Grove Road Bay Minette 251-937-0453 pgelementary.com

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Delta Elementary 10251 Whitehouse Fork Road Extension Bay Minette 251-937-3657 deltaelementary.com

Stapleton Elementary 35480 Harriot Ave. Stapleton 251-937-2038 stapletonelementary.com

Baldwin County High 1 Tiger Drive Bay Minette 251-937-2341 baldwincountyhighschool.com Bay Minette Elementary 800 Blackburn Ave. Bay Minette 251-937-7651 bayminetteelementaryschool.com

North Baldwin Center for Technology 505 W. Hurricane Road Bay Minette 251-937-6751 nbctschool.com

Bay Minette Intermediate 600 Blackburn Ave. Bay Minette 251-580-0678 bayminetteintermediate.com

Perdido School 23589 County Road 47 Perdido 251-937-8456 perdidoschool.com

DISTRICT 2 Daphne East Elementary 26651 County Road 13 Daphne 251-626-1663 daphneeast.org Daphne Elementary 2307 Main St. Daphne 251-626-2424 daphneelementary.com

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Baldwin County School Directory Daphne High 9300 E. Lawson Road Daphne 251-626-8787 daphnehs.com

Robertsdale Elementary 1 Cub Drive Robertsdale 251-947-4003 robertsdaleelementary.com

Daphne Middle 1 Jody Davis Circle Daphne 251-626-2845 daphnemiddleschool.com

Robertsdale High 1 Golden Bear Drive Robertsdale 251-947-4154 robertsdalehigh.com

W.J. Carroll Intermediate 1000 Main St. Daphne 251-626-0277 wjcintermediate.com

Rosinton Elementary 19757 County Road 64 Robertsdale 251-964-5210 rosinton.com

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South Baldwin Center for Technology 19200 Carolina St. Robertsdale 251-947-5041 sbctschool.com

Loxley Elementary 4999 S. Magnolia St. Loxley 251-964-5334 loxleyelementary.com

DISTRICT 4 Elberta Elementary 25820 U.S. Highway 98 Elberta 251-986-5888 elbertaelementary.com Elberta Middle 13355 Main St. Elberta 251-986-8127 elbertamiddle.com

Central Baldwin Middle School 24545 Highway 59 Robertsdale 251-947-2327 centralbaldwinmiddle.com

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Elsanor Elementary 23440 U.S. Highway 90 Robertsdale 251-947-5401 elsanorschool.com Silverhill Elementary 15800 Fourth Ave. Silverhill 251-945-5188 silverhillelementary.com

Foley Elementary 450 N. Cedar St. Foley 251-943-8861 foleyelementary.com

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Baldwin County School Directory Foley High 1 Pride Place Foley 251-943-2221 foleyhs.com

Swift Consolidated 6330 Bon Secour Highway Bon Secour 251-949-6422 swiftschool.org

Orange Beach Elementary 4900 Wilson Blvd.

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Foley Intermediate 2000 S. Cedar St. Foley 251-943-1244 foleyintermediate.org

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Gulf Shores Elementary 1600 E. 3rd St. Gulf Shores 251-968-7375 gsesdolphins.com

Fairhope Elementary 408 N. Section St. Fairhope 251-928-8400 fairhopeelementary.com

Gulf Shores High 600 E. 15th Ave. Gulf Shores 251-968-4747 gs-hs.com

Fairhope High 1 Pirate Drive Fairhope 251- 928-8309 fairhopehs.com

Gulf Shores Middle 450 E. 15th Ave. Gulf Shores 251-968-8719 gsmsdolphins.com

Fairhope Intermediate 2 N. Bishop Road Fairhope 251-928-7841 fairhopeintermediate.com

Foley Middle 200 N. Oak St. Foley 251-943-1255 foleymiddle.com Magnolia School 1 Jaguar Loop Foley 251-965-6200 magnoliaschoolk6.com Summerdale School 400 E. Broadway St. Summerdale 251-989-6850 summerdaleschool.com

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Baldwin County School Directory Fairhope Middle 2 Pirate Drive Fairhope 251-928-2573 fairhopems.com

Spanish Fort High 1 Plaza de Toros Drive Spanish Fort 251-625-3259 spanishforttoros.org

Bayside Academy 303 Dryer Ave. Daphne 251-338-6300 basideacademy.org

J. Larry Newton School 9761 County Road 32 Fairhope 251-990-3858 jlnewtonschool.com

Spanish Fort Middle 33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive Spanish Fort 251-625-3271 spanishfortmiddle.com

Central Christian School 17395 State Highway 104 W. Robertsdale 251-947-5043 ccssaints.com

Private Schools

Christ The King School 1503 Main St. Daphne, AL 36526 251-626-1692 ctheking.org

DISTRICT 7 Rockwell Elementary 10183 Highway 31 Spanish Fort 251-626-5528 rockwellelem.org Spanish Fort Elementary 30900 State Highway 225 Spanish Fort 251-626-9751 spanishfortelementary.com

Alabama Gulf Coast Christian Academy 18930 Baldwin County 28 Foley 251-989-2333 www.gccacademy.org Bayshore Christian School 23050 U.S. Highway 98 Fairhope 251-929-0011 bayshorechristian.org

Eastern Shore Christian Academy 9078 Lawson Road Daphne 251-621-8229 Marietta Johnson School 8 Marietta Drive Fairhope 251-928-9347 fairhopeorganicschool.com

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Baldwin County School Directory Open Door Christian School 20774 Baldwin County 12 South Foley 251-943-1693 opendoorchurchfoley.com Saint Benedict School 12786 South Illinois St. Elberta 251-986-8143 St. Patrick School 23070 State Highway 59 N. Robertsdale 251-947-7395 gulftel.com/stpatrickschool South Baldwin Christian Academy 6900 Alabama Highway 59 S. Gulf Shores 251-967-2688 southbaldwinca.org Victory Christian Academy 20511 Baldwin County 12 South Foley 251-943-7684 victorylifechurch.net

Colleges/Universities Faulkner State Community College 1900 S. U.S. Highway 31 Bay Minette 251-580-2100 440 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope 251-990-0444 Fortis College 914 N. McKenzie St. Foley 251-970-1460 fortis.edu Huntingdon College 1903 Main St. Daphne 251-626-7877 huntingdon.edu

United States Sports Academy 1 Academy Drive Daphne 251-626-3303 ussa.edu South Alabama Beauty College 906 N. McKenzie St. Foley 251-943-3366

Online Degree Programs Columbia Southern University 21982 University Lane Orange Beach 1-800-977-8449 columbiasouthern.edu

University of South Alabama - Baldwin County 10 N. Summit St. Fairhope 251-928-8133 myusabc.org

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