About Esther's School

Esther's School will conduct an employment history check for instructional personnel, school administrators or any position that requires direct contact with students. The information received form the previous employer will be documented.

Any employee will be automatically disqualified from employment if he/she has been convicted of an act listed under s. 1012.315.F.S.

When an employee is dismissed, terminated or resigns in lieu of termination due to misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student, there will be NO confidentiality agreement and the information will be disclosed if Esther's School is asked for a reference.

All prospective employees will be screened through the Employment Screening Tool provided by the Florida School Choice, Department of Education.

All new employees must attend training provided by Esther's School regarding ethical standards for misconduct that affects the health, safety or welfare of a student. If an employee suspects another employee, instructional, administrative, or anyone who has direct contact with a student of any misconduct, the employee must call the toll-free abuse hotline number that is located on the posters in the school hallways, (1-800-96ABUSE).

Anyone who suspects misconduct by instructional personel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare or a student can contact the toll-free abuse hotline number at (1-800-96ABUSE).

View the Florida Department of Education, Code of Ethics - Education Profession

Read Florida Education Association's, Ethics in Education Brochure

..: Expectations :..

E xcellence in Education
S afe Environment
T eaching Honesty & Integrity
H ealth is our Top Priority
E xpecting High Standards
R eliable & Dependable
S' erving our Community
S chool...

...admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or gender. Each student has the right and privilege to all educational programs and activities made available to students of Esther's School.

The School does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or gender in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs or other School-administered programs.

..: Mission :..

Our mission is to direct each child's unique God given talent and gifting toward reaching their greatest potential.

..: Partners :..

Affiliated with the
National Association of Downs Syndrome
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Member of the
Association of Christian Schools International
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Approved by the State of Florida's
"McKay Scholarship Program for Students
with Learning Disabilities"

About Our Program

Ethics in
Education Act

Expectations

Mission

Partners