Tips for the First Day of School

• The Fall semester starts at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 with homeroom class. Look at the campus map if you aren't sure where a student's homeroom is.

• Use caution when dropping off students. Never double park. You can drop students off near school and let them walk the rest of the way. Please respect our neighbors who live adjacent to school.

• If a student has questions or isn't sure where to go, they can ask any adult, especially the staff members wearing bright yellow vests.

• Students don't need their P.E. clothes on the first day of school. They should bring a pen or pencil to write with.

• Students will receive their Palms Planner during homeroom. They should bring it to school every day.

• Remind students that if they bring a cell phone or smart watch, it must be turned completely off at all times on campus. Parents must never phone or text their child during school hours.

• If new students don't want to wait in the Cafeteria line, they can bring their own lunch. That makes the first day simpler.

• Most students have their schedules settled, but sometimes the counselors have to make changes because a class has fewer-than-expected or more-than-expected students. The teachers know that a few students may have their schedule adjusted during the first week or two, and they make sure that nobody is left behind in class.

• Parents who need help accessing the Parent Portal and Schoology should contact Ms. Kim-Marie Johnson-Roussell, our Parent Community Representative.

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Published August 11, 2026 Print