Your Guide to KBK8
New to KBK8?
Use this guide for a smooth start.
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Purchase Official School Uniforms
Authorized Uniform Suppliers
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Oopa Lala: 328 Crandon Blvd #105 Key Biscayne
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Purchase School Supplies
Review the grade-level supply list, label all items, and bring them to the Meet & Greet the day before the school starts.
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Review Meal Eligibility and Payment Options
Universal free meals are no longer available at every M-DCPS school. Review eligibility, apply for reduced price meals and set up PayPAMS for lunch payments.
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Meal information: nutrition.dadeschools.net
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Payments: paypams.com
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Get Volunteer Clearance (Raptor System)
This is required to assist in classrooms, participate in school activities or chaperone field trips. M-DCPS Volunteer Application
For expedited approval call: +1 (305) 995-2995
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Register for After-Care YMCA Program
(If Needed)
Confirm your child’s after-care early, as space is limited.
Set up your digital access
You will need all of this. Follow carefully.
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Obtain Student ID & credentials
Visit the main office (admin at school) to receive your child's 7-digit Student ID (M-DCPS ID) and initial login credentials (username and password).​
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Parent Portal: Create your Account
Parents create their own Parent Portal account, and link their student using the 7-digit student ID. Here you can access classroom assignments, grades, attendance, report cards, schedules, forms, and student records.
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M-DCPS Digital Access (Parents)
âž” On the home page: Click Portal > Select Parent
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Student Portal
​​Student Portal
âž” On the home page: Click Portal > Select Student
Email: studentID@students.dadeschools.net
Password (birthday + initials from student) : mmddyyINITIALS
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Download Dadeschools Mobile APP
Access important information including class schedules, school grades, District news and much more.
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Download: Apple App Store | Google Play
Connect with KBK8
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Join the PTSA and Follow Us on Instagram
Become a PTSA member to have a voice in our school community.
Attend general meetings to stay informed, participate in decisions, and help shape the programs, events, and improvements we are building together.
Link to become a member: https://kbk8ptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/158ff4495c44cd
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Follow us on Instagram for school updates, PTSA news, family events, and important reminders. @kbk8ptsa
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Join the PTSA Announcement WhatsApp
Receive all important school and community reminders and information. Send us an email to kbk8ptsa@gmail.com and we will send you the link to join.
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Get Involved and volunteer your time
Complete the Parent Involvement Form to connect with volunteer opportunities that match your interests, strengths, and availability.
Join the Volunteer WhatsApp Channel to receive current volunteer opportunities . Send us an email and we will send the link to Join.
After the first day
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Connect with your Room Parent
Every class has a room parent to keep coordination between teachers and parents. Room Parents set up classroom WhatsApp groups to facilitate communication. If not added by the first week of school, contact kbk8ptsa@gmail.com.
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After-School Enrichment Programs
Explore programs offered via Key Biscayne Children & Education Foundation. Program information: https://www.kbforkids.org/
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Know How to Report an Absence
Attendance Policy: https://keybiscaynek8center.net/attendance-policy/
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Other useful links & info
School Main Office / Registration:
Ms. Susan Suarez — SSuarez@dadeschools.net
Link for AR progress: https://global-zone52.renaissance-go.com/studentprogress/my-goals-3-5
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