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Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf is a private nonprofit organization. Financial assistance may be available in the form of partial scholarships for those parents who qualify based on financial need. Parents who feel they are in need of financial assistance may apply for a partial scholarship by contacting the school. Scholarship recipients and their families are expected to fully participate in the Blossom program including the parents' regular attendance at Parent School.
Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting for their child. The John M. McKay Scholarship Program allows parents of students with disabilities in the state of Florida to choose the best learning environment for their children by helping fund the cost of tuition at the school of the parents' choice. Who qualifies for the John McKay Scholarship? In order to be eligible for the McKay Scholarship Program a student must:
To learn more about the McKay Scholarship Program, visit their website at www.opportunityschools.org. Florida P.R.I.D.E. Scholarship Program/ Step Up For Students Scholarship Program Also known as Step Up for Students, the Florida Parental Rights in Deciding Education (Florida P.R.I.D.E.) is a private foundation and a Florida Association of Scholarship Funding Organizations (FLA-SFO) member, awarding annual Corporate Income Tax Credit (CTC) Scholarships to eligible Florida students entering Kindergarten (K) through 12th grade from eligible households to help them attend an eligible Florida private school or the out-of-district (out-of-county) Florida public school of their choice. The scholarships are for tuition and books (private schools).
Florida P.R.I.D.E. awards scholarships for up to the maximum scholarship amount allowed by law of $3,950. Parental tuition payments are necessary when an eligible private school?s tuition amount is more than $3,950. The first step is to see if you are eligible to receive a Florida P.R.I.D.E. Scholarship. This is based on household income; Florida P.R.I.D.E.'s "Income Eligibilty Chart" can be found on their website. Also, your child has to be entering Kindergarten or First Grade OR if they are in the Second grade or higher, the previous year must have been spent at a public school.
For more information please log on to www.stepupforstudents.org.
Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Scholarship Program
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a legislatively mandated program designed to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes, and qualified instructors. All eligible four-year-olds are entitled to participate in one of the VPK program options. The VPK program is FREE for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1 who reside in Florida and has high quality standards that include:
To help answer your questions or concerns about Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), VPK staff are available Monday through Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm by calling toll free 1-866-357-3239 or 850-921-3180. How do I Apply? Parents/Guardians may enroll their child/ren in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) by following the three easy steps listed below. Children will not be officially enrolled until all steps are completed. STEP 1 ~ Complete the VPK Child Application STEP 2 ~ Submit the Application in Person
When the application process is complete, the parent will receive a list of certified VPK providers and a Certificate of Eligibility for the parent to present to Blossom. STEP 3 ~ Register with Blossom. Contact our school, take a tour and meet our administrative staff and our teachers, fill out the required paperwork, and submit the Certificate of Eligibility.
Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit corporation designated by the state of Florida as the Central Agency for School Readiness since 1969. Their purpose is to:
How do I Apply? Please call or visit Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc. for more information. Website: www.childcarepinellas.org The chart below is the maximum allowable family income for Coordinated Child Care Scholarship services.
Blossom Scholarship Program In an effort to assist every student and family that can benefit from the unique educational environment at Blossom, we have set up the Blossom Scholarship Program, which may provide a partial scholarship to qualified families. Through an application process that is designed to ascertain the specific financial needs of each family, Blossom's Board carefully evaluates each application in order to provide financial assistance whenever possible. The Blossom Scholarship Program is funded through various fundraising events throughout each year and through the generous contributions of the board and members of the community. To participate by making a donation to the Blossom Scholarship Program, please click here.
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