News & Announcements

VPK Registration Information

The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program – or VPK – is a free prekindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-olds who reside in Florida. Participating children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1. Parents can enroll their child in the state’s free, voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) education program that year […]

How to Access the Family Portal and FAST Results

VPK – 2nd Grade The Family Portal can be used to access your student’s results for FAST Star assessments VPK-2 for 2022-2023 onwards. This includes Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Mathematics. How to access Family Portal and FAST Star Assessments: VPK-2 3rd – 10th Grade Grades 3-10 Access […]

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M-DCPS Parent Academy Resources

M-DCPS Parent Academy is a vital resource schools can utilize to engage and empower families. As part of the outreach efforts, the Parent Academy has launched a Community Resource Center at: Parkway Educational Complex2349 NW 175th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056Tel: 305-624-9613 Ext. 2199 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to […]

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Keep Flu Out Of Our Schools

The Importance of the Flu VaccineFlu Guide for Parents FlyerLa influenza- Guía para padres For additional resources please visit the links below: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/influenza/flu-resources.html https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/the-flu-what-parents-need-to-know.aspx

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Yearbook Cover Contest

All applicants will be mentioned in the yearbook, but only one will be chosen as the cover!   Here are the guidelines:   designs must have school name (John I. Smith K-8 Center)   designs must have school year (2022-2023)   designs must be on 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper (computer paper – no lines)   please […]