Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 780 Fisherman Street, Floor 2, Opa-locka, FL 33054

The Unmissable 1st Quarter Open House Every Opa-locka Family Should Attend

Report card day should never feel like a mystery envelope in a backpack. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, South Florida School of Excellence and the Autism School of Excellence invite every family to our 1st Quarter Progress Report Card Open House at 780 Fisherman Street, Floor 2, Opa-locka, FL 33054. Special Education and Regular Education families are welcomed during the same hour — one short visit, one clear picture of how your child started the year.

Why This Open House Beats a Report Card in a Backpack

A grade tells you what happened. A conversation tells you why it happened and what comes next. Nine weeks into the term, our teachers are holding real evidence: i-Ready diagnostic growth, Edgenuity and Unique Learning System coursework, classwork samples, behavior notes, and therapy progress toward individual goals. Sitting down together turns that pile of data into a plan you can actually act on at home. Decades of family-engagement research collected by the National PTA point the same direction — students whose parents show up perform measurably better, and the effect holds across every grade level and income bracket.

What to Expect at the Progress Report Card Open House

The hour is structured so you never feel rushed or lost.

Proven One-on-One Time With Your Child’s Teachers

Classrooms open at 4:00 PM and you move at your own pace. Meet the instructor who works with your child daily, ask what they see, and hear the strengths that rarely fit on a report card. Our faculty and staff keep student-to-teacher ratios low precisely so these conversations can be specific rather than generic. Bring the questions you’ve been saving since August.

An Honest Look Inside Student Portfolios

Every student portfolio is laid out for review: writing samples, projects, assessment scores, and STEM or Project Based Learning work. You’ll see the arc, not just the average. Families exploring our Pre-K3 through 12th grade programs for a sibling or a transfer student are equally welcome to walk through, ask about placement, and look at classrooms while they’re alive with student work.

Five Smart Questions Worth Asking

• Where is my child strongest right now, and what proves it?
• Which single skill would move the needle most this quarter?
• How is progress toward IEP or therapy goals being measured?
• What does 20 minutes of home practice look like for us?
• Who should I contact first when something feels off?

Explore Every Therapy Under One Roof the Same Evening

Because we run a clinical-educational model, you can also ask about services during your visit. Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health therapy all happen on campus — no cross-county driving, no fragmented reports. If you’re still learning how school supports and clinical supports fit together, Understood.org offers plain-language guides worth reading before you arrive.

A Warm Welcome for Families Across South Florida

Our campus sits inside the Opa-locka City Hall building, minutes from the Palmetto and I-95, which makes this Open House an easy weekday stop for families in Miami Gardens, North Miami, Miami Lakes, and Hialeah. Broward families driving down from Miramar and Hollywood, and coastal families coming from Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach, typically reach us in 20 to 30 minutes outside peak traffic. Ask about our Special Transportation Services while you’re here if daily commuting is the obstacle standing between your child and the right classroom.

Arrival, Parking, and Practical Tips

Free parking is available at the building. Check in with our 24/7 security desk in the lobby, then take the elevator to Floor 2. Arrive by 4:15 PM if you’d like unhurried time in more than one classroom. Children are welcome. Report cards are distributed in person, so please bring a photo ID if someone other than the enrolled guardian is attending on your behalf.

Reserve Your Open House Spot Today

Confirm your visit so we can staff classrooms properly. Call the office at (786) 502-3901, text (754) 204-3738, or send a note through our contact page. Prospective families who can’t make this date can schedule a private tour instead, and every upcoming event stays posted on our school calendar. We’re a tuition-free private school through Florida’s scholarship programs, verified through the Florida Department of Education.

Quick Answers Before You Arrive

Do I need an appointment for the Open House?

No appointment is required, though a quick call helps us prepare your child’s materials in advance.

Can both Special Education and Regular Education families attend at 4:00 PM?

Yes. Both programs share the 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM window on September 17, 2026.

What if I can’t attend on Thursday?

Contact the front office to arrange an alternate conference time and pick up your child’s progress report.