Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Congratulates its Member School, Beulah Academy of Science 

Escambia County charter school is one of 114 Florida schools named Purple Star Schools in recognition of their support for the children of military families. 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 4, 2023) – The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools congratulates its member school, Beulah Academy of Science, named a Purple Star School in Florida for its support for the children of military families. 

The Escambia County charter school is one of 114 Florida schools named Purple Star Schools by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education.  Beulah Academy of Science is one of two Florida public charter schools named Purple Star Schools. 

According to a press release from the Governor’s Office and the Florida Department of Education, Purple Star Schools must meet certain requirements to support the unique needs of military children and their families.  The requirements are: 

• Designating a faculty member as the military liaison to directly support families
• Updating the school website with resources for military students and families
• Offering a student-led transition program to assist military students in acclimating to a school
• Expanding staff professional development training opportunities on issues relating to military students
• Reserving controlled, open enrollment seats for military-connected students to ensure school choice opportunities are available to them, regardless of the time of year their military transfer takes place 

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. applauded the Purple Star Schools, “for another leap forward in ensuring military families and students receive the support they need to be successful.” 

Located in Pensacola, Beulah Academy of Science provides a quality, community-based education to children in grades 6 to 8.  

“The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools is proud to congratulate Beulah Academy of Science for its recognition as a Purple Star School,” said Robert Haag, President of FCPCS.  “We salute their hard work in support of military children and their families.” 

About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools   

The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state, with a membership of nearly 75 percent of all operating charter schools.  Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven.  FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.