Future Hawks

If you are zoned to attend Spruce Creek High School you do not wish to participate in any academies or special programs these are your deadlines: 

END of FEBRUARY: Registration for 2026-2027 School Year

Spruce Creek High School Counselors will visit each of our zoned middle schools to sit with students individually to choose classes for next year. The typical 9th grade schedule includes: English, Math, Science , Social Studies, Personal Fitness, and 2 Electives. Students will leave that meeting with a list of possible classes to share with their families and requested courses will be mailed home to parents. Families are able to make changes to selections through the summer if needed. We will host evening registration nights in March on the Spruce Creek High campus for students who are not at our zoned schools and for families with questions or concerns. You can also reach out to your 8th grade counselor. All private and home school students cannot be scheduled until the summertime (this does not impact elective selection as the master schedule is not complete until July). 

March ? (Date TBD): 8th Grade Open House @ Spruce Creek

This event is for ALL incoming 9th graders. You are welcome to come to our club expo and course information session to see what we have to offer next year.  We will also have counselors available to chat with about classes if needed. We will start at 5:30pm with our Sports and Club Expo in the Spruce Creek High School Main Atrium and do an official welcome at 6:30pm in our Auditorium. Counselors, staff and electives will be available during the entire event from 5:30-7:30pm.

SUMMER: Schedules and Orientation

Watch for communication from the school about when to expect your final schedule. You can also view your schedule in Focus as the beginning of the school year approaches. We will send out information about dates for orientation as soon as they are solidified. 

What Academies are Available at Creek?

Academies are CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs center around a career cluster area of interest. Spruce Creek High School offers additional career related electives that are not full academies and do not require an application. Students who participate in CTE Programs are still able to take advantage of programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). The career academies available by application at Creek are: 

CTE Coordinator	Mrs. Susan Henderson 386-322-6272 ext 37761 skhender@volusia.k12.fl.us		Contact Mrs. Henderson
The Academy of Finance	Mrs. Hayley Calvo 386-322-6272 ext 37826 hacalvo@volusia.k12.fl.us		Contact Ms. Calvo
The Academy Information Technology and Robotics (AITR)	Mrs. Kim Stears 386-322-6272 ext 37785 kmstears@volusia.k12.fl.us		Contact Ms. Stears
The Academy of Design and Management	Mr. Martin Mowrey 386-322-6272 ext 37781 mjmowrey@volusia.k12.fl.us		Contact Mr. Mowrey
The Academy of Videography	Mr. Lyle Kleusch 386-322-6272 ext 37786 ltkleusc@volusia.k12.fl.us		Contact Mr. Kleusch

This is the timeline for incoming 9th grade students in the class of 2030 to apply for a career academy. The dates change each year, but fall around the same time if you are planning ahead for a younger student.

DECEMBER 11th: VCS Academy Showcase 

This is a district event that allows you to learn about programs and career academies available throughout Volusia County Schools. The showcase will be open from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. This is optional, but is a good way to see what all of the schools in VCS have to offer. For more information, visit www.vcsedu.org/academics/career-and-technical-education/high-school-showcase

DECEMBER 13th: Academy Applications OPEN

If you want to participate in an academy, applications are completed through Parent Portal. The directions can be found HERE.

JANUARY 14th: Academy Open House @ Spruce Creek

Come get a better picture of our academies first hand on January 14th at 6pm. We will start in the Spruce Creek High School Auditorium with a general information session followed by breakout sessions for the different programs. 

JANUARY 30th: Academy Applications DUE

Applications are completed through Parent Portal for IB and the academies. The directions can be found HERE. This is a firm deadline, so please don't miss it if you are even considering an academy! 

FEBRUARY 13th: Acceptance Letters in Parent Portal

Check your parent portal for acceptance information if you applied to an academy and look for directions about next steps! You may also receive an email from the program. 

FEBRUARY 25th: Declaration of Intent Due for Academies

If you intend to participate in an academy, be sure to log back in to Parent Portal and indicate your intent to accept the admission offer by February 25th! 

END of FEBRUARY: Registration for 2026-2027 School Year for ALL

Spruce Creek High School Counselors will visit each of our zoned middle schools to sit with students individually to choose classes for next year. The typical 9th grade schedule includes: English, Math, Science , Social Studies, Personal Fitness, and 2 Electives. Students will leave that meeting with a list of possible classes to share with their families and requested courses will be mailed home to parents. Families are able to make changes to selections through the summer if needed. We will host evening registration nights in March on the Spruce Creek High campus for students who are not at our zoned schools and for families with questions or concerns. You can also reach out to your 8th grade counselor. All private and home school students cannot be scheduled until the summertime (this does not impact elective selection as the master schedule is not complete until July). 

March ? (Date TBD): 8th Grade Open House @ Spruce Creek

This event is for ALL incoming 9th graders, not just students who are interested in IB or an academy. You are welcome to come to our club expo and course information session to see what we have to offer next year.  We will also have counselors available to chat with about classes. We will start at 5:30pm with our Sports and Club Expo in the Spruce Creek High School Main Atrium and do an official welcome at 6:30pm in our Auditorium. Counselors, staff and electives will be available during the entire event from 5:30-7:30pm.

SUMMER: Schedules and Orientation

Watch for communication from the school about when to expect your final schedule. You can also view your schedule in Focus as the beginning of the school year approaches. We will send out information about dates for orientation as soon as they are solidified. 

Students in any grade can apply to enter the IB program, but it is recommended that you enter the program in 9th grade. If you are a current Spruce Creek High School student and you are interested in moving into IB, please speak to your counselor. If you are a current student at a different high school and you are interested in transferring into the IB program, please reach out to the SCHS IB Coordinator, Mrs. Karie Cappiello at klcappie@volusia.k12.fl.us. For incoming 9th grade students, please make sure to follow these deadlines: 

DECEMBER 13th: IB Applications OPEN

IB applications are completed through Parent Portal. The directions can be found HERE.

JANUARY 14th: IB & Academy Open House @ Spruce Creek

Come get a better picture the academies and our IB program first hand on January 14th at 6pm. We will start in the Spruce Creek High School Auditorium with a general information session followed by breakout sessions for the different programs. 

JANUARY 30th: IB Applications DUE

Applications are completed through Parent Portal for IB and the academies. The directions can be found HERE. This is a firm deadline, so please don't miss it if you are even considering IB! If Spruce Creek is your zoned school and you decide later that you would like to enroll in IB, we are only able to make changes if we have space in the program. Please make sure you apply even if you are still deciding! 

FEBRUARY 13th: Acceptance Letters in Parent Portal

Check your parent portal for acceptance information if you applied to IB and look for directions about next steps! You may also receive an email from the program. 

FEBRUARY 25th: Declaration of Intent Due for IB

If you intend to participate in IB, be sure to log back in to Parent Portal and indicate your intent to accept the admission offer by February 25th! 

END of FEBRUARY: Registration for 2026-2027 School Year for ALL

Spruce Creek High School Counselors will visit each of our zoned middle schools to sit with students individually to choose classes for next year. The typical 9th grade schedule includes: English, Math, Science , Social Studies, Personal Fitness, and 2 Electives. Students will leave that meeting with a list of possible classes to share with their families and requested courses will be mailed home to parents. Families are able to make changes to selections through the summer if needed. We will host evening registration nights in March on the Spruce Creek High campus for students who are not at our zoned schools and for families with questions or concerns. You can also reach out to your 8th grade counselor. All private and home school students cannot be scheduled until the summertime (this does not impact elective selection as the master schedule is not complete until July). 

March ? (Date TBD): 8th Grade Open House @ Spruce Creek

This event is for ALL incoming 9th graders. You are welcome to come to our club expo and course information session to see what we have to offer next year.  We will start at 5:30pm with our Sports and Club Expo in the Spruce Creek High School Main Atrium and do an official welcome at 6:30pm in our Auditorium. Counselors, staff and electives will be available during the entire event from 5:30-7:30pm.

SUMMER: Schedules and Orientation

Watch for communication from the school about when to expect your final schedule. You can also view your schedule in Focus as the beginning of the school year approaches. We will send out information about dates for orientation as soon as they are solidified. 

If you are not zoned for Spruce Creek High School, but would like to become a Hawk, you must fill out a School Choice Variance Application. One of the reasons why a variance may be granted is to allow you to participate in an academic program that is not available at your zoned school. Applying to participate in IB or an academy automatically completes the school choice application. You only need to do this if you wish to be considered for a variance for programs your school may not offer like: 

The School of the Performing Arts	Contact SOPA
AVID	Contact Mr. Plowden
Orchestra	Contact Mr. Dehenes
JROTC	Contact Sgt. Mg. Emerson

The application process for Volusia County School District controlled open enrollment is available through your parent portal account. The applications for the subsequent school year to be submitted January 7 through March 1 in order to facilitate timely decisions and notifications. Applications are accepted outside the open enrollment period when a school has not reached capacity or a school choice request is based on a documented hardship. You may complete a paper application at Spruce Creek High School after March 1, but because our school is over capacity, the district will not always grant the request for a variance. You are encouraged to apply early. For more information, visit the district website. 

 

New student enrollments (you are not currently attending any Volusia County School) require a complete application as well as several documents gathered prior to enrollment. Below are links to the needed documents. Once you have gathered all information, please email our registrar Mary Miller at mamille1@volusia.k12.fl.us to set up an appointment to go over your application. At this point, we will set a start date for your student. Please contact our registrar with all questions regarding enrollments, withdraws and transcripts. To ensure we have enough time to register your child, REGISTRATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please don’t come to the school until you have a day and time set.

You can view the Program of Studies to see the programs and classes available at Spruce Creek High School prior to your appointment to see what classes you would like to be registered for.

What to Bring (Click HERE for a Printable Checklist)

• You will need to fill out the out of district registration form HERE if you are coming from outside of Volusia County Schools, including private schools. You are encouraged to follow the directions to create a Parent Portal account and fill these forms out digitally. Parent Portal is where you will access all information about your student moving forward, including grades and report cards. If you do not set up your account prior to registration, be sure to print out the paper registration form and have it filled out before you arrive for your appointment.
• Withdrawal form and unofficial transcript from previous school (includes all high school grades). Official records will be requested by the registrar after the student has registered with Spruce Creek High School. The most recent report card is acceptable as well.
• Two (2) forms of valid documentation (from list below) are required to establish proof of residency in the parent or guardian’s name.

      ✓ A valid Florida Driver’s license or Florida Identification Card

      ✓ Current electric bill

      ✓ Current city utility bill

      ✓ Current non-cellular telephone bill

      ✓ Current Lease Agreement with Rent Receipt

      ✓ Property Deed with tax receipt showing Homestead Exemption

      ✓ Current vehicle registration

• If you reside with someone else, the owner needs to complete a residence affidavit. They will need to submit 2 forms of valid documentation in addition to 1 proof from the parent/guardian (such as a drivers license). 
• Birth Certificate Copy
• Florida Physical on DH3040 form. Florida State Law requires a "Florida Physical.” For more information about the law, visit the Florida Health Department website. You may make an appointment for a physical through a local Florida physician or use a walk-in clinic. There are also some local chiropractic clinics that can complete the physical:  
  • Palmer Chiropractic Clinic  (4705 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, 386-763-2776)
  • Bennett Chiropractic  (3945 S. Nova Rd., Port Orange, 386-767-1100)
  • Dr. Michael Petker, Chiropractor  (220 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach, 386-258-7474) 
• Immunization Record on Florida 680 form. The student's current school should be able to provide you with this information or contact your family doctor for the record. If you are from out of state, present this record to your new doctor or at a Volusia County Health Department office and they will transfer this record to a Florida form. 
• Other, if applicable (court orders, guardianship, school patron form, residence affidavit)
• Please inform the Registrar of any IEP, 504 plans, or medical conditions. 
• Please bring the student’s social security card. We do not make a copy of the card but do compare the card with the number you list on the enrollment form.

If you are matriculating to Spruce Creek from a VCS middle school during the summer, you are not a transfer student. 

• If you are enrolling from another school in the district at any point during the school year, your information is on file, but you will need to provide a completed in district transfer form as well as proof of residence in order to meet with the registrar and meet with a guidance counselor. You can access the transfer form if you are coming from another Volusia County high school HERE. 
• Withdrawal form and unofficial transcript (can be printed from inside Parent Portal or Focus Gradebook). Please make sure you contact the registrar of your current school to return any materials you borrowed from that school (laptops and textbooks) and to initiate the transfer. Official records will be viewable after the student has registered with Spruce Creek High School, but having your unofficial transcript will help us set your schedule before we can view your full information. The most recent report card is acceptable as well.
• Two (2) forms of valid documentation (from list below) are required to establish proof of residency in the parent or guardian’s name.

      ✓ A valid Florida Driver’s license or Florida Identification Card

      ✓ Current electric bill

      ✓ Current city utility bill

      ✓ Current non-cellular telephone bill

      ✓ Current Lease Agreement with Rent Receipt

      ✓ Property Deed with tax receipt showing Homestead Exemption

      ✓ Current vehicle registration

• If you reside with someone else, the owner needs to complete a residence affidavit. They will need to submit 2 forms of valid documentation from the list above in addition to 1 proof from the parent/guardian (such as a drivers license).