Children should be kept at home if they are sick so they can come back to school healthy and ready to learn, and so they do not infect other students and school staff. They also have immunization dates for current and past students. Some families may qualify for free or reduced price meals. Families who qualify need to re-apply each year. Only one application per family is required.
Applications are available at schools.
All families are encouraged to complete an application, as this may qualify schools for additional education funding. Many other programs are funded using this confidential data. Special Services Gifted and talented programs for students who show exceptional academic or other talent. Each school has a unique program to meet these needs. I is a federal program providing extra resources for schools with large numbers of children living in poverty in order to help improve reading and math skills.