Friday, Aug 07, 2026
Dear A.D. Henderson and Florida Atlantic University High School 9th Grade Families,
The first day of school is almost here, and we could not be more excited to welcome our students back to campus! Whether your family is returning for another year or joining our school community for the very first time, we are looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and memorable experiences together.
Our faculty and staff have spent the summer preparing classrooms, planning engaging learning experiences, and getting everything ready to ensure a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year. We know the first few days bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for students and families alike, and we are committed to making the transition as smooth as possible.
Below are several important reminders and resources to help your family prepare for the first day of school. Taking a few minutes to review this information now will help ensure a smooth and successful start for everyone.
Season 2 of Dr. Robinson’s Parent Video Series
To kick off Season 2 of our Parent Video Series, we are starting with one of last year's most requested topics: gaining a better understanding of our school's expectations and knowing where to go when questions come up. Some of this information was shared during your child’s Meet the Teacher or Virtual Open House earlier this week, but this episode of the series is a good overview of our school-wide expectations.
School Calendar
You can view and download the 2026-2027 School Calendar here . Additional academic calendars are available in the Parent Portal section of our school website .
Class Schedule on FOCUS All class schedules have been updated and are now available in FOCUS. To view yours, log in to FOCUS, select “Class Schedule” from the left-hand menu, and print if needed. Additional student login information can be found here .
Arrival Times
Students registered for Before Care may arrive between 7:00–7:30 a.m. All other students must be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 a.m.
Beginning August 24, any student arriving at 8:00 a.m. or later must be signed in by a parent in the front office.
Thank you for helping us ensure that all students arrive on time, are in class, and ready to learn by 8:00 a.m.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
The arrival and dismissal process may take a little longer during the first few weeks as students and families adjust to the routine. To help speed up arrival, please ensure your child is wearing their school ID and lanyard and is prepared to exit the vehicle promptly when you arrive.
If you did not pre-order school supplies or drop them off in advance, please send only what your child can comfortably carry on the first day of school. For safety and efficiency, we kindly ask that you remain in your vehicle and avoid placing supplies in the trunk.
To help us ensure a smooth and efficient dismissal process, especially for car riders, please make sure your School Pass account is updated with current pick-up details and approved contacts. Accurate information in School Pass allows us to quickly identify vehicles and safely dismiss students.
Florida Atlantic Student Move-in Days
Florida Atlantic students will begin to move into their dorms the week of August 17. As a result, traffic throughout campus may be heavier than usual.
We encourage families to leave a little earlier for both arrival and dismissal on August 18, 19, and 21, and to exercise patience during these days as campus activity increases. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Dismissal as a Walker, Biker, or Rider of Public Transportation & Lightning Delays
During the enrollment process, parents had an opportunity to authorize their child to walk, bike, or ride public transportation. To check if you have already authorized your student to walk, bike, or ride public transportation at dismissal, please log into your parent FOCUS account and view your child’s transportation authorization by selecting the student side menu > child info > additional contact info.
New transportation authorization forms can be accessed in your parent FOCUS account by using the student side menu > forms SUMMARY. The 2026-2027 Transportation Authorization Form is a link located at the top of the forms summary page.
Walker Procedures
Please note: If there is lightning in the area at dismissal, we will delay the release of all walkers for their safety. In such cases, families will receive a notification and must pick up their child through the car line.
Dismissal Car Tags If you have not received your car tag yet, your child will receive it on the first day of school. If you are picking up your child in the carline, please place your car tag on the passenger side dashboard every day during dismissal. If you need to order additional car tags, fill out this form .
Students in the Henderson Enrichment School Program will receive two car tags. One car tag will be blue or red and have your child's information on it. The other car tag will be orange, indicating that your child is being picked up from aftercare. Please have BOTH car tags on your dashboard during aftercare pick-up.
Kindergarten Staggered Schedule To support a smooth transition into Kindergarten, students have been divided into three groups. Each child has been assigned one specific staggered start date for their first day of school:
Families have received multiple emails throughout the summer with their child’s assigned staggered start date. If you are unsure of your child’s assigned day, please email adhusrecords@adhus.fau.edu .
To eliminate any unnecessary stress for you and your child, Kindergarteners have several drop-off options on the staggered first day of school date:
All Kindergarten students will resume the regular schedule and attend together for their 2nd day of school on Friday, August 14.
Aftercare Dismissal Aftercare dismissal will occur from 3:15 pm-6:00 pm. If you plan on picking your child up before 3:15 pm, be sure to notify their teacher, and do NOT send them to aftercare that day. We will only dismiss students from aftercare at 3:15 pm.
School Pass It is imperative that all families have a School Pass account with updated information to keep the dismissal line moving smoothly. If you did not receive an email from School Pass, or if you have any questions, please email henschoolpass@adhus.fau.edu .
Student I.D. Reminder
Student IDs are an important part of our campus safety plan. We ask that all families ensure students are wearing their ID and lanyard each morning before leaving home.
Each student will be provided with a breakaway-style ADHUS/FAUHS lanyard to use with their ID. If your child prefers to wear their own lanyard, it must be a breakaway style for safety reasons .
Please ensure that by Friday, August 14 , all students are wearing their updated school ID daily. Beginning on Monday, August 17, a $15 replacement fee will be charged to student accounts each time an ID is forgotten.
Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a safe and secure campus.
PTO Welcome Back
The FAU Lab School PTO would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new parents/guardians and a "welcome back" to our Owl family. Please read their letter here . We are grateful for your continued support and together we will make this a memorable year for all of our students and families.
Thank you for your partnership and for the trust you place in us each day. The strong relationships between our families, faculty, and staff are what make our school community so special.
We cannot wait to welcome our students on Tuesday morning and begin another year filled with learning, discovery, and opportunity. Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Go Owls!