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Aw, man. I felt like the exact opposite. I wanted to see more of Arthas and his forces while going through Northrend. As it was, it seemed like you weren't even fighting the scourge at all most of the time. Even when you did bump into them, it was in the form of crashed Necropolises (words?) or something. The rest of the time you were fighting Mist-Vikings, Werewolves, Trolls, Iron Giants, Old-God minions, so on and so forth.Arthas was an awesome storyline (although he showed up too often in questing).
Another new thing in MoP not mentioned is the Monk Class. I really wonder what your opinion is about this new class.
I've been playing the Monk since the start of MoP. Mostly played Mistweaver, witch I really like. Have played Brewmaster a little at the start, I like the "difficulty"-curve the Brewmaster has.
About the Mistweaver. I like it very much, the arsenal of cd's you have is decent enough (personal that is). Raid-wise the monk lacks a bit in terms of cd's. AoE healing is phenomenal, the way Renewing Mist and Uplift work together, I like that type of gameplay. Single Target is either very mana intensive (Surging Mist spam in emergency situations) or a bit to much depending on chi-procs (for Enveloping). I feel there is something missing there, or maybe the monk is just really not designed for good single target healing. Last the second tier of talents. Chi Wave works pretty good, still needs a bit of a fix as sometimes I feel it doesnt bounce as it should. Zen Sphere is nearly useless, in ToT I find no good use for it. Chi Burst is good for stacked fights like mageara, no complaints there it does what is suppose to do.
All this is for PvE as i'm not at all into PvP at the moment.
I came up with the same idea as Rhastia doing a usable upgrade item instead of an actual piece of gear. Drama ect can be removed by using Aggathons idea of having them drop from bags and be BOP, also gives you reason to continue to collect tokens after you have the gear you want. If they dont want it solely dependent on token use they could also expand the idea to have each person that down the boss get a personal (very small) chance at the upgrade item. The token method also helps with having to re-gem/enchant gear potentially 4 times since upgrading could leave those as is.
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As a professional pug, id agree with this, its hard on groups to pickup anyone that isnt already experienced. Even groups that are attempting to "pug" are really pushing for someone whose going to come back week after week so its really more of a non guild raid group that a true pug. Gave some thought to your mentioning another difficulty tier and then i realized that theres already a big hole for that to fit rite into.. 10 man "raid finder". Basically drops raid finder gear, but instead of actually randomly grouping people would be something you premade for, all theyd really have to do at that point is tune the 25 man bosses for 10 man, something they do for every other difficulty level anyway. The end result of difficulty should probably be between 25man raidfinder and 10 normal, as a premade would eat something at TRUE raidfinder difficulty. Maby have 10 man hp and damage but with raidfinder simplified mechanics and nerfs to particularly painful abilities.
I think Monk has done all right.Hey!
Another new thing in MoP not mentioned is the Monk Class. I really wonder what your opinion is about this new class.
I've been playing the Monk since the start of MoP. Mostly played Mistweaver, witch I really like. Have played Brewmaster a little at the start, I like the "difficulty"-curve the Brewmaster has.
Windwalker - Their weakness right now is that they bring the fewest buffs in the game and have no raid CD, and are melee. That's a tough sell for any raid leader and should be looked at. Slotting melee is hard enough. Damage is decent but not great.
Mistweaver - Someone at Blizz isn't thinking straight because it is NOT acceptable for Atonement to be god-mode and fistweaving to be working as intended. I don't think the 5.3 nerfs for Atonement are nearly enough. Mana and throughput are good, could use better/more efficient burst tank healing, could use less randomness.
Brewmaster - I think the "requires skill" argument comes from Brewmasters who do their stats incorrectly. Yes, Agi/Haste will reduce the most damage over the whole fight, but if you're going against difficult content, you want more Stam/Mastery. Damage doesn't kill tanks - BURST kills tanks. Stam/Mastery also helps against magic damage and add/trash tanking. Your healers will thank you. Keeping up stagger is the only additional thing we need to do over other tanks, and it isn't particularly difficult. Guard is an incredibly powerful active mitigation tool and can make up for the lack of big CDs.
Overall, Monks are decent, but they are forever living under the shadow of Wrath DKs.
Now when I hear Lore talking about the problem with raid lockouts, I think more and more that I have developed the perfect raid model for World of Warcraft. If you're willing, check it out and let me know what you think. http://youtu.be/SOy0GdE39iw 10-man, http://youtu.be/6f4xL_gNbIQ 25-man, http://youtu.be/8ZsEgVkpPHQ Do we really need 2 skill levels of 10-man content and http://youtu.be/rNsKo1A2RYc Heroic Raiding. Pardon some of the intros, I'm guilty of trying to hit a novelty Youtube audience. You may want to just forward through them if you're annoyed by such things.
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they are against having addons for bgs and yet its been going on forever ..
they need to supply a system where random people can form true pre made groups and play in a bracket of pre made groups for all styles of play in the game .. they need to make random pugs a thing of the past - even if its still in game
thus you would not have to join random pugs which are the worst waist of time in joining to begin with unless you simply get lucky
this way a causal guild who only had 5 players on one night could join 5 other people from a smaller guild or guilds and run an instance together and be able to chat or voice communicate and decide if they want to run an instance or bg or rbg together ...
They have that...it's openraid.us
Throwing a bunch of random puggies into a group together before you queue isn't any more a "premade group" than just throwing you together after you queue.they need to supply a system where random people can form true pre made groups and play in a bracket of pre made groups for all styles of play in the game .. they need to make random pugs a thing of the past - even if its still in game


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I don't know about anyone else, but I've already begun starting to gem for hit. My hit was fairly low in Ulduar gear, because I hadn't got my T8 gloves yet at that point. As soon as I got my first couple of upgrades (Mimiron's Inferno Couplings > Armguards of the Shield Maiden, Cloak of the Makers > Pride of the Demon Lord) I started hurting for hit. So far I've swapped out my Industrable Plate Girdle for the badge one with hit and enchanted my gloves for hit.
Normally I would just stick Def/Stam gems in my yellow sockets, but thankfully there seems to be absolutely loads of Defense on TotC gear, so once I have more upgrades, I'll be using more 10 hit / 15 stam gems in yellow sockets. I used Rawr to see what kind of stats I'd be getting in normal TotC gear, and what to gem, or where to look for upgrades. I'll have a very, very satisfactory amount of hit with a few choice items and the hit/stam gems.
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…It's on the street… And in my oven! Jeepers, it is HOT in Portland this weekend. I keep psyching myself up for cooler weather and then in rolls a heat wave. I have a system down for staying sane (cool) though. My essentials: (1) A spray bottle filled with water and kept in the fridge; (2) Lots and lots of cucumbers to eat; (3) a Japanese folding fan; (4) Barley iced tea; and (5) Window blinds pulled down and shut to keep out the melting heat. Of course, I suppose a trip to a cold river would be nice too (anybody want to teach me to swim?)!
Anyways, the heat in my oven was on this morning because I was baking another batch of brownies! This particular batch has been on my must-attempt-soon list and I finally got the necessary ingredients to give them a try:
Rice Crispy Treat Brownies!!! The recipe for these delightfully fudgy, chocolatey, crispy, gooey brownies will be in my book! I am stowing them in the freezer for a cold, sweet dessert after dinner.
In other funky-fresh news, I finally opened my Etsy shop! It took me forever and then some extra forever because I am admittedly lazy. My shop name is Chirp Cards and I make cards (primarily with an animal theme because I LOVE animals!)! Please take a peek and spread the word!
I even take custom orders for cards and will eventually be adding photography cards too!! Yay!
I hope everybody is keeping cool and having a super rad weekend.


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SEPIA SATURDAY is a weekly meme which encourages bloggers to publish and share old images and photographs. All that is required is for contributors to post an old image (it doesn't have to be in sepia) and provide a few words in explanation. If you could provide a link back to the Sepia Saturday Blog and visit as many of the other contributors as you can, it would also be appreciated. There is no weekly theme, as such, but some people like to use the archive image published with the weekly call as a kind of theme. There is no requirement to adopt such an approach : the choice of image is entirely up to you. Once you have published your Sepia Saturday post, add a link to that post to the Linky List published each week and leave a comment to let everyone know you are joining in.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Sepia Saturday 90 : Saturday 3 September 2011
29 comments:
- Liz Stratton said...
What a lovely photo! It is great that so many images have been made available by the Library of Congress on Flickr.
I am envious that you will soon be enjoying Spain. I have wanted to go there since High School. Take lots of photos! :)
- 31 August 2011 17:35
- Crazyasa CoolFox said...
Wow I'm really early this week. Sorry my post has no connection to the pretty girl in the theme photo, but I did write about something beautiful and fragile. Have a fine spanish brew for me Alan!
- 31 August 2011 18:12
- Bob Scotney said...
Hot spots in Lanzarote for me.
- 1 September 2011 14:22
- Postcardy said...
My theme is little girls, mainly me.
- 1 September 2011 15:09
- Little Nell said...
Angelic little girls, one of them me, with half a century between them, and a link to a Fine Looking Gentleman from an earlier post.
- 1 September 2011 16:36
- Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...
She's so cute. I chose two little sisters, but I have to get ready to leave, so I don't even have their birthdays listed ... though the pictures were probably taken prior to 1890. I'll be back to visit you all when we get home from camping.
Kathy M.
- 1 September 2011 16:58
- savethephotos said...
My Little Girl is Stella, come meet her :)
- 1 September 2011 19:17
- Benicek said...
I have a family of little girls in Ulverston, Cumbria. One angelic, with two slightly sinister sisters.
- 1 September 2011 21:14
- Rosie said...
Thought I would share the prices of little girls dresses from my 1938-1939 Simpson catalogue.
- 1 September 2011 23:23
- whowerethey said...
I took the vacation angle myself. See you soon!
- 2 September 2011 04:32
- Brett Payne said...
1916 was the route I chose to follow.
- 2 September 2011 11:53
- Christine H. said...
Alan, have a wonderful time in Spain. Perhaps if you mention that you're a friend of Beatriz, you'll be treated especially well. I am staying put, but I have a princess to introduce too.
- 2 September 2011 15:11
- Mike Brubaker said...
A nice choice again Alan. Enjoy your holiday.
I'm going for the cute child theme with my post. About the same period too.
- 2 September 2011 18:22
- Jinksy said...
This must be a first! I can keep to the subject! LOL
- 2 September 2011 19:18
- Martin said...
Off subject again, but I'm sure Alan will forgive me.
- 2 September 2011 21:43
- Howard said...
Not really on topic this week, my postcards show female laundry workers from 1910 and 1916.
- 2 September 2011 23:25
- Pat transplanted to MN said...
Just a quick post with 4 little sisters...I am glad to be home, but Alan enjoy your trip!
- 3 September 2011 02:55
- TICKLEBEAR said...
PITY!! Alan is missing probably my only short post of the year...
i'm a themer, as it has to do with a kid, Raymond' story!!
who knew i'd ever speak of kids???...
- 3 September 2011 04:01
- Kristin said...
A lovely little girl holding roses. Where did she go?
- 3 September 2011 04:34
- www.dakotaboo.com said...
Nice picture. I'm a bit late this week - not sure I've ever been as far down as 25th. Anyway, my submission is up. Happy Sepia Saturday and enjoy Spain.
- 3 September 2011 11:27
- Mike Burnett said...
Third time lucky I hope, apologies for the previous linking hiccups
- 3 September 2011 12:15
- Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...
I didn't manage Spain, but I did produce a princess to be and some little girls. Enjoy Spain! I haven't been for years but I have Santiago de Compostela in my sights.
- 3 September 2011 17:08
- imagespast said...
Enjoy your hols - I've posted with little Scottish girls (Granny again) and they're well wrapped up against the Autumn :-)
- 3 September 2011 20:03
- tony said...
I couldnt get more off-subject if I tried!
- 3 September 2011 20:17
- PaperSponge.com said...
Great photograph! I really like the distressed edge of the processing. Thanks again for a great group this Saturday!
- 3 September 2011 20:42
- Tattered and Lost said...
Barely making it in under the wire, I give you two children from a well-to-do family.
To all those in the US I wish you a happy Labor Day weekend.
Now I'm off to finish putting together the food for my guest who will be arriving in less than an hour.
- 3 September 2011 23:19
- JJ said...
As a Hemingway fan, Spain is one of my favorite spots on the planet.
- 4 September 2011 02:17
- Martin Lower said...
Late again I'm afraid. Took a while to get the words out....
- 4 September 2011 11:08
- Caroline said...
My link is late, I was traveling too, and couldn't get online to link. Hope Spain was/is a good trip.
- 6 September 2011 05:30


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There are gems other than stamina gems?
Is it better to get all the +30 stam gems I can get?
I like to get socket bonuses, but it seems these days you suck at tanking if you don't have 40k unbuffed health.
So, what gems for what slot?
There are gems other than stamina gems?
For the most part, the vast majority of your gems should be +30 stamina gems. There are a few exceptions to this however.
Exception 1: If you aren't a Feral Druid, you must remain defense capped. That's 535 defense for heroics (Level+2) and 540 for raid bosses (Level+3). If you aren't defense capped, you would need to gem some to compensate up to the cap. Generally you would use either 20 defense rating gems (Thick King's Amber) or 10 defense rating and 15 stamina (Enduring Eye of Zul). You would like to use yellow sockets if you have to gem for defense in order to get socket bonuses.
Exception 2: Meta gem requirement. You can't meet the requirement for your meta gem with only blue gems. Tanks typically will use Austere Earthsiege Diamond (32 stamina and 2% armor, requires 2 blue and 1 red). You want to make sure your meta requirment is always met. This is generally done with an Guardian's Dreadstone (10 expertise and 15 stamina) in a red socket of a piece of gear with 9 stamina or more as a socket bonus. A Defender's Dreadstone (10 parry rating and 15 stamina) can be used if you find yourself too high on expertise however that is unlikely.
As a sort of general rule, if the socket bonus is 9 stamina or higher, it may be worth while just getting it, however the vast majority of the time gemming just pure stamina (Solid Majestic Zircon) will be serve you better.
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The general rule is all stamina unless the socket bonus is 9 stam or higher while meeting the meta, for red gems to reach the big stamina bonus or meta go with 15 stam 10 agility or dodge aglity is usually going to be more useful but many people like to get the most out of their "item budget" and for yellows 15 stam 10 defense.
I'm lucky enough to meet all hit, expertise and def caps purely through gear so I gem stam in every slot with a Guardian's Dreadstone for meta (even in my Cataclysmic Chestguard I've ignored the socket bonus and gone all stam). If you are lacking any stats then gem for them (hit expertise defense), e-peen stam isn't everything.
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I would much rather drop an expertise/stam gem in my main set instead of a dodge/stam if I was under the expertise soft cap.
Nice thread, new direction
What gems should a DPS warrior go for? I dual spec arms and fury, and I've been told each should go for specific yet different gems.
Arms should go for Crit? Hit? +ATK?
What about fury?
I'm about to complete my full set of Wrynn's armor and was wondering what gems I should be looking to acquire.
You should probably read through some of the DPS threads, this one is aimed at tanking gems.
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The holidays are a popular time to stop and thank teachers and all of the wonderful staff at school for all they do.
Since Valentine's day was such a big hit earlier this year with my little toddler girl, I decided to let her help me make a gift for Father's Day. The sheer joy and excitement on her face as she sat to "make a card for Dad" – I cannot really put into words! She loved this project, I mean really really loved this project- so I am sure to be thinking of more ideas like these for the future!
To begin with- I used a pre made blank cream card. I trimmed a piece of cardstock, to measure slightly smaller than the card size. I also gathered all of my supplies- a few punches, foam squares and some masking tape. I punched a small photograph into a heart shape and matted it with some cream cardstock. I also punched a circle from regular paper that you would feed to your printer.
Adhere the paper circle using masking tape onto the cardstock. I folded the masking tape to form a loop and this worked fine for me. An easier way would be to punch the circle from a post it note and adhere it temporarily onto the cardstock. And then let the fun/chaos begin! Let your little toddler color all over the cardstock- with crayons, markers or watercolors. Anything ☺
Once the entire cardstock has been covered with crayon markings, carefully peel of the masking circle. (You could totally punch any other shape and make this a different theme card- a heart, a Christmas tree, a bird, a flower…)
I chose to add the photo and a sentiment onto it using foam squares. You could just hand write or if your kids are older ask them to print "Happy Father's Day" or "World's best Dad"
I also decorated the envelope with a heart I punched from more crayon markings. This would also be a great idea for the card itself!
And that's it. All done!
An additional idea: I plan to gift the card along with a blank empty frame so that my husband can display this at work
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PD Community Blogs
We've searched the "blogosphere" for creative, informative and educational blogs that might be of interest to you.
Kate Kelsall: Shake, Rattle and Roll
Kate was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the mid-1990s. In addition to being an activist for Parkinson research, she is a co-facilitator of a DBS support group in Denver.
Here's a few more blogs that are worth checking out.
Patient Blogs
- Studio Foxhaven: Parkinson's Journal
- About Parkinson's Disease: Natural Healthy Concepts
- Shaky Paws Grampa
Caregiver Blogs
National Parkinson Foundation: Caregivers on the Blog
Voices from Parkinson's community
Cheyenne Parkinson's Disease Support Group Awarded PCORI Grant
Date: May 14, 2014
The Cheyenne PD Support Group applied for and was awarded a PCORI grant to study 'Quality of Care for the Wyoming Parkinson's Community'.
At this point, we are really just doing research on feasible ideas on which to do research.
The whole reason for PCORI grants is to make sure that the ideas being researched are ideas that have been brought up by 'shareholders' of the PD community. Those shareholders being: the PD patients themselves, their caretakers and family, the medical personnel and tertiary medical personnel (such as physical therapists, massage therapists)
Please see the attached information on the PCORI research grant here.
Flanked by Angels
Date: Mar 19, 2012
As I sit here remembering one of the best ski outings I have experienced in recent years, I decided to share my joy with others affected by Parkinson's disease. The January Parkinson's Association of the Rockies' newsletter featured an upcoming Ski Program for people with Parkinson's sponsored by the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC). ...
Share Your Story
Date: Apr 16, 2012
April is National Parkinson Awareness month. It would be great for you to make your voices heard throughout the community. There are a number of ways you can let the public be aware about Parkinson's Disease. You can write letters to the editor or your Congressman making them aware of the needs of the 17,000 people in Colorado who have Parkinson's. It is important to keep the needs of the Parkinson's community in the forefront.
Plan "B" for the Care Partner
Date: May 01, 2012
Care partners, care givers, care takers all mean the same thing. You experience life together. In good times and challenging times. In sickness and in health. Throw in the part about chronic illness. When one of you is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you both live with it. Most care partners focus on the person with Parkinson's well-being before thinking of taking care of oneself.
Mrs. Shaky Paws Top 10 Recommendations for Care Partners
Date: Jun 11, 2012
Live in the moment
- Learn from the past, plan for tomorrow, but live for today.
- Don't put off those activities that you have talked about doing "some day".
- Make time for fun.
Mr. Shaky Paws Top 10 Recommendations for PWP's
Date: Jun 21, 2012
Be sure your doctor is a movement disorder specialist/neurologist (MDS).
Even if your doctor is a neurologist, this does not mean that he/she has the experience or education with movement disorders that will enable them to provide the specific care you need.
Fall Prevention
Date: Oct 23, 2012
Fall Prevention ...
Falls can be very frightening to individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. They generally are dramatic and symbolize a loss of control. One of our major goals as an organization is to educate individuals living with Parkinson's disease on fall prevention and identify ways to prevent falls.
How Your Home can WORK for you?
Date: Jan 02, 2013
Do you ever get the feeling that you are working for your home? I am not talking about the many years you spend paying for your home. The question is how often do you find that your home makes every day life easier for you?
What is Palliative Care?
Date: Mar 28, 2013
When the doctor first utters the words hospice or palliative care, many people freeze. No one wants to hear those words used in reference to their loved one. It's scary and often families have no idea what this means. Instead of feeling relieved and empowered, families often feel anxious. Many people don't actually know what palliative care is and how it can help a loved one achieve a better quality of life.
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To treat a-fib, physicians create scar tissue in and around the heart to block faulty electrical signals from reaching the muscle and causing it to contract erratically. This process is known as ablation.
Traditional ablation methods include catheter ablation, minimally invasive surgery or open-heart surgery. Until now, these non-surgical and surgical approaches have been performed separately, with each having its own distinct benefits, limitations and risks.
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An effective public safety program relies upon the active participation of every student, faculty and staff member. Here at Fordham your personal safety is most important. With your assistance and cooperation we will provide the services, staffing and guidance to achieve that end. The members of the Public Safety Department are committed to your personal safety. We have allocated the resources necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for the campus community. The policies, procedures and programs of Fordham University have been designed and implemented to contribute, with your participation and cooperation, to attaining the highest level of safety and security possible. Safety is always a shared responsibility.
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All over the web, I have seen a lot of interest generated in the new Leica M240.
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Attendance and Enrollment
1. How is compulsory school attendance defined?
Florida Law (Section 1003.21, Florida Statutes) states that all children who are either six years of age, who will be six years old by February 1 of any school year, or who are older than six years of age but who have not attained the age of 16 years, must attend school regularly during the entire school term. A student who attains the age of 16 years during the school year is not subject to compulsory attendance beyond the date of which the student attains that age if he/she files a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment with the school district.
2. Does Florida law specify an age requirement for admission into a public school first grade?
No. However, Florida law does specify that all children who have attained the age of six years or who will have attained the age of six years by February 1 of any school year are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. (Section 1003.21(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes). Although Florida law does not provide a specific age requirement for enrollment to public first grade, the provisions of Florida law related to kindergarten admission and student progression dictate that first grade enrollment be limited to (1) students who turn six years old on or before September 1 who have successfully completed kindergarten; and (2) out-of-state students who turn six years old after September 1 who meet the age requirement for public kindergarten admission from the transferring state, and who have successfully completed kindergarten.
3. Is a student over age 16 allowed to quit school without parent permission?
No. When a student reaches 16 years of age he/she is no longer required to attend school if he/she files the required formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment with the school district and the declaration is signed by the parent. The declaration must acknowledge that leaving school will likely reduce the student's earning potential. The school district is required to notify the child's parent or legal guardian that the student has filed a declaration of intent to leave school.
4. How is a truant defined?
Florida law defines "habitual truant" as a student who has 15 or more unexcused absences within 90 calendar days with or without the knowledge or consent of the student's parent or guardian, and who is subject to compulsory school attendance.
5. How do school districts determine if an absence is excused or unexcused?
Florida law requires local school districts to determine the meaning and conditions associated with excused absences, unexcused absences, and tardiness. In part, the statute requires each district school board to establish an attendance policy that includes the number of days a student must be in attendance per year and to determine whether an absence or tardy is excused or unexcused according to criteria established by the district school board.
6. Is there an exception made for absence due to illness?
When a student is continually sick and repeatedly absent from school, the student must be under the supervision of a doctor in order to receive an excuse. The doctor's statement should confirm that the student's condition requires absence for more than the number of days permitted by the district school board policy.
7. How are schools required to enforce regular school attendance?
Florida law (Section 1003.26, Florida Statutes) specifies steps for enforcement of regular school attendance. It is the responsibility of the school district superintendent to enforce school attendance of all children who are subject to compulsory school age requirements. The responsibility includes:
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure that schools respond in a timely manner to each unexcused absence, or absence for which the reason is unknown.
- Contact the home for every unexcused absence or absence for which the reason is unknown, to obtain parent justification for the absence.
- Evaluate each justification and, based on district policy, determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused; if excused, allow the student to make up assigned work without academic penalty.
- Track excused and unexcused absences.
- Identify and refer students who may be developing a pattern of nonattendance to the school child study team for intervention services.
- Schedule a meeting with certain identified parents to discuss their child's attendance.
- Implement prevention and intervention strategies to address truancy and attendance issues as required for drivers' licenses and related requirements for habitual truants.
- Send a notice to the superintendent of schools and to the district home education contact regarding patterns of nonattendance for specific students.
- Refer habitual truancy cases to the case staffing committee and/or child-in-need- of-services provider for assistance.
8. What is the minimum attendance requirement for awarding course credit?
Florida law (Section 1003.436, Florida Statute) defines a full credit as a minimum 135 hours of bona fide instruction in a designated course of study. This language, which is related to high school graduation, represents an instructional design and should not be interpreted to mean that a student who is in attendance for fewer than 135 actual hours of instruction should automatically be denied credit for a course. However, state law does not prohibit school district boards from imposing an academic penalty related to student attendance.
9. How are schools using the driver license/school attendance program to encourage attendance?
Florida law (Section 1003.27, Florida Statutes) requires each school principal or designee to notify the district school board of each minor student accumulating 15 unexcused absences in a period of 90 calendar days or who drop out of school. The district school superintendent must provide the names and identifying information of these students to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). DHSMV may not issue a driver license or learner permit, or may suspend the driving privileges of any reported student until the student has satisfied regular school attendance requirements as outlined in Section 322.091, Florida Statutes.
10. Are a significant number of high school students actually losing their drivers' licenses as a result of too many absences from school?
The driver license/school attendance program appears to have a positive impact. Students reported for non-compliance with attendance requirements are returning to school and improving their attendance. All 67 school districts are transmitting data to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. During the 2004-2005 school year:
- 11,325 students received Notices of Intent to Suspend Driving Privileges
- 12,968 Notices of Intent to Suspend Driving Privileges were deleted
- 35,147 unlicensed drivers received notices that they were not eligible to apply and receive a driver's license
- 28,619 Non-Compliance orders were deleted
- 10,001 students received Suspension Orders
- 10,156 Suspension Orders were deleted
- Four percent of students who received a first suspension for excessive absences received a second suspension.
11. Does compulsory school attendance apply to Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)?
No. Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program has a separate set of enrollment and attendance requirements, which are not included under the authority of public K-12 compulsory school attendance laws. VPK is the result of a 2002 constitutional amendment, which required a voluntary prekindergarten program for all four-year-old children in Florida by fall 2005. In January 2005, Governor Bush signed a VPK Program bill into law designed to prepare four-year-olds for successful entry into kindergarten. The law allows a parent to voluntarily enroll an eligible child (four years old by September 1 and residing in Florida) in a free VPK program beginning in August or September of the 2005-2006 school year. The first summer VPK program will be offered in 2006. For information regarding registration and VPK Programs in your area, please visit Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program website at http://www.vpkflorida.org.
12. What are the requirements for Florida public school kindergarten admission?
Florida law (Section 1003.21(1)(a)2, Florida Statutes) specifies that children who have attained the age of five years on or before September 1 of the school year are eligible for admission to public kindergarten during that school year based on rules prescribed by the school board. Students are eligible for kindergarten attendance provided they meet the age requirement.
13. If a child turns five years old after September 1, can a waiver be obtained from the Florida Department of Education to allow him to attend kindergarten?
No. Florida Statutes or State Board of Education Rules do not include any provision to waive the age requirement for kindergarten enrollment.
14. Can a child whose birth date is after September 1 who has completed a Florida nonpublic school kindergarten program be admitted into a Florida public school first grade?
No. A child who has satisfactorily completed the requirements for a nonpublic kindergarten from which the district accepts transfer of academic credit, but who does not turn six on or before September 1 of the school year, would be admitted into kindergarten and progress according to the district's student progression plan. (Section 1003.21(1)(b), Florida Statutes). We recommend that the parent(s) contact the director of elementary education at the local school district to address concerns regarding progression and available curricula.
15. Is it possible for a student who is enrolled in an out-of-state kindergarten or first grade program and who does not meet Florida's admission age requirements, to transfer and attend kindergarten or first grade in a Florida public school?
Yes. Any student who transfers from an out-of-state public school, and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to Florida public schools, will be admitted to kindergarten or first grade when certain data are presented. A student who transfers from an out-of-state nonpublic school and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to Florida public schools, may be admitted if he or she meets the age requirements for the public schools in the state from which he is transferring, and if the transfer of the student's academic credit is acceptable under the rules of the school board.
If a student is transferring from an out-of-state public or nonpublic school, the parents must provide the following data to the school district prior to admission:
- official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) was a legal resident of the state in which the child was previously enrolled in school
- an official letter or transcript from proper school authority which shows record of attendance, academic information, and grade placement of the student
- evidence of immunization against communicable diseases as required in Section 1003.22, Florida Statutes
- evidence of a medical examination completed within the last twelve (12) months in accordance with Section 1003.22, Florida Statutes.(Rule 6A-1.0985(1), Entry into Kindergarten and First Grade by Out-of-State Transfer Students, Florida Administrative Code)
16. What information is required in order to enroll a student in a Florida public school?
The following information is required to enroll a student in a Florida school:
- Proof of age. A certified birth certificate for US citizens may be requested online at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm. If a birth certificate is not available refer to 1003.21, FS, for other acceptable documentation.
- A Florida Certificate of Immunization, Form 680 (blue card), completed by a Florida physician or by a Florida county health department. Parents should obtain a copy of their child's complete immunization history before leaving their current residence, as this form is not available to the general public. Information on Florida school immunization requirements is available at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Family/school/parent/parent_info.html.
- Evidence of a medical exam completed no less than 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. As long as the medical exam meets this 12-month requirement, parents may submit this information on the School-Entry Health Exam Form (DH 3040) or provide a copy of the exam obtained from their current physician before moving to Florida. This form and the accompanying guide are available online at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdcollier/pdf/School_Entry_Exam_06_02.pdf (PDF).
- Official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) is a legal resident(s) of the school district attendance area.
17. Can a child who has completed a Florida nonpublic school kindergarten program but whose birthdate (turning six years of age) is after September 1 be admitted into a Florida public school first grade?
No. A child who has satisfactorily completed the requirements for a nonpublic kindergarten from which the district accepts transfer of academic credit, but who does not turn six on or before September 1 of the school year, would be admitted into kindergarten and progress according to the district's student progression plan. (Section 1003.21(1) (b), Florida Statutes). We recommend that the parent(s) contact the director of elementary education at the local school district to address concerns regarding progression and available curricula.
18. How can I obtain information on individual school districts?
For information on a directory of schools and selecting schools, please visit http://www.fldoe.org. From the shortcut key Site Index, select the link School Information and then choose the category Directories.
19. When did the kindergarten cut-off date change to September 1?
The Florida Legislature amended Section 232.04, Florida Statures in 1979 to provide changes in the birth date requirements for public school kindergarten admission. The required birth date was transitioned over the following three-year period from December 1 to September 1.
- For the school year 1980, the child must have attained the age of 5 on or before December 1, 1980
- For the school year 1981, the child must have attained the age of 5 on or before November 1, 1981
- For the school year 1982, the child must have attained the age of 5 on or before October 1, 1982
- For the school year 1983 and thereafter, the child must have attained the age of 5 on or before September 1, 1983
20. Is there a set number of hours per day a child must attend a public kindergarten program?
Florida law specifies that in order for a public kindergarten student to be considered a full-time student, he or she must receive a minimum of 720 net hours of instruction or four hours per day, based on 180 school days [Section 1011.61, Definition, Florida Statutes]. Florida school districts may offer a full day of instruction to kindergarten students and the decision to do so is locally approved by each district school board.
21. Is kindergarten attendance required for a child that turns five before September 1?
No. A parent that chooses not to enroll their child in kindergarten is not in violation of compulsory school attendance laws. However, Florida law, [Section 1003.21 (1)(a), Florida Statutes], specifies that all children who have attained the age of six years or who will have attained the age of 6 years by February 1 of any school year are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. If a child enters public school at age 6 without evidence of kindergarten completion of an official transcript, then they will be placed in the first program of study, and that is kindergarten. The child will progress according to the district's student progression plan.
22. What does a child need to know before entering kindergarten?
Admission to a public kindergarten is not contingent upon what a child knows; if the child meets the age requirement, he or she is eligible for admission. The Florida Partnership for School Readiness has published "Performance Standards" for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Those standards reflect what children should know and be able to do. You may access that information and other resources from the Partnership's website. In addition, the Sunshine State Standards provide expectations for student achievement in Florida. These were written in seven subject areas, each divided into four separate grade clusters (PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12)
23. What are the age requirements and compulsory school attendance requirements for kindergarten admission in other states?
Age and compulsory school attendance requirements for kindergarten admission vary from state to state. For the 50 states, District of Columbia and three U.S. territories (American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
- Sixteen states set the lower compulsory attendance age at 7; 23 states and one territory set the age at 6; and eight states, the District of Columbia and two territories set the age at 5. Two states specify that students must attend after age 8.
- Cut-off dates on the entrance age range with 28 states (including Florida) and one territory setting a date in September; eight states setting a date in August; three states setting a date in October; two states, the District of Columbia, and one territory set a date in December; two states set a date in January; and six states leave the date to the option of the local education agency. The Education Commission of the States provides, State Characteristics: Kindergarten (December 2010), a report outlining each state's kindergarten entrance requirements. To view this information, visit http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/90/71/9071.pdf (PDF).
General Information
1. Where can I find correspondence sent from the DOE?
On the Paperless Communications page, you can either sign up to receive all memoranda sent through the paperless system or search the paperless communication archives.
For a list of bureaus and services, along with links to their websites, please visit the Office Directory. You might also try a keyword search on the Florida Department of Education homepage.
2. Where can I find information about ESE programs?
Information about ESE programs can be found by visiting the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. This website is an excellent resource for those seeking information on ESE program monitoring, ESE program evaluation, and ESE program development and services. Contact information is also available on this website should you desire to speak to one of our ESE specialists.
3. How can I become a teacher in Florida?
An excellent resource for prospective Florida educators is Florida's official teacher recruitment and professional development web site located at www.TeachinFlorida.com. There you can search for teaching positions, post your resume for Florida districts to review, access district web sites, and review a wealth of additional information to assist you as both a job seeker and an educator.
You will need to be certified to teach in Florida's public schools and in many private schools. For comprehensive information on Florida educator certification, please visit the Bureau of Educator Certification's official web site at www.fldoe.org/edcert. From the main menu select the option that best describes you for applications, resources, and information to assist you in seeking Florida educator certification.
4. Where can I find information about my child's teacher?
You can review all valid Florida Educator Certificates held by your child's teacher by visiting our Educator Certification website and clicking on Certificate Lookup. Enter the teacher's first and last name, and all currently valid certificates issued under that name will be displayed. If your child's teacher has a common name, such as Mary Smith, you will need to contact your school district office to assist you in identifying the certificates held by your child's teacher. Also, see Florida's Public School Districts.
5. Where can I get information about the FCAT?
The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is part of Florida's effort to improve the teaching and learning of higher educational standards. The primary purpose of the FCAT is to assess student achievement of the high-order cognitive skills represented in the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.