Parent Handbook
Parent Service Organization (PSO)
Here at True North, we strive to provide parents many opportunities to be involved and be active within our Titan Community. We understand that your involvement plays a pivotal role in your children’s education and in our school environment as a whole. This connection is facilitated through the Parent Service Organization (PSO). Our main focus as an organization is to raise funds for enrichment activities, teacher appreciation efforts, and fulfill campus-specific needs not covered by the school’s budget. We also spearhead all volunteer opportunities on campus, so our members have a chance to be present on campus during school hours. Last, but not least, we organize social events throughout the year to give parents and families opportunities to come together as a community outside of school hours. For information, please contact pso@truenorthcharter.org.
Lunch Program
Before & After Care
After Care at True North is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for our students beyond regular school hours. We understand the importance of flexibility, so we have various options to suit your family’s needs. The staff are here to assist your child with homework, participate in enriching activities, and provide a space to unwind after a busy day.
Before and After Care is available to K-7th grade families at our Dadeland, Gateway, and Pinecrest campuses. There is no After Care provided at the Sunset Campus.
Carline
Cartags
All vehicles must display a car tag in their rearview mirror for afternoon dismissal. Students will not be released to adults who do not have a car tag. Additionally, the loading process slows down tremendously when staff cannot quickly match students to their vehicles. Car tags are available in the main office.
Carline Maps
Uniforms
A uniform brings students together into one community of learners, irrespective of our diverse backgrounds. It signifies to the larger community our common purpose and identity as a school in pursuit of the True, Good, and Beautiful. Finally, a uniform frees our students to pursue their intellectual and moral development without the distractions of fads and trends.
True North is proud to partner with All Uniform Wear as our exclusive uniform provider. All Uniform Wear offers top-quality products at an affordable price that are readily available. Their store is conveniently located in the Cutler Bay area. Parents may order uniforms online as well.
All components of the True North uniform (except for shoes, socks, and belts) must be purchased at All Uniform Wear.
Reading Lists
Great books are at the core of a classical, liberal arts education and, as such, we encourage you to purchase your own set of our “Classics to Keep”, which you can learn more about here.
We have partnered with Amazon to make purchasing the “Classics to Keep” fast and convenient for our families. Simply choose the link next to the appropriate grade level below and click “add all to cart.”
Please note that the books listed above include summer reading books. For additional information regarding summer learning, click here.
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Family Facts Portal
Check out this brief tutorial for an overview of our FACTS Family Portal.
Through the portal, you can access your student’s grades, homework, lunch orders, attendance, and more. The password to view this video is: Portal.
School Supplies
Supply Lists for 2025-26
K-6th Grade
If you have any questions about K-6th grade school supplies, please contact your campus directly. Click on the link below to download a copy of the list.
School Ready
We encourage you to take advantage of our partnership with School Ready for your elementary school supply needs. Through School Ready, all items will be pre-labeled with your child’s name and delivered directly to their homeroom class!
Supply Lists for 2025-26
7-12th Grade
There are no supply lists for upper school. Students should bring basic school supplies, and if any specific items are required (graphing calculator, geometry tool kit, etc.) your teachers will advise you on the first day of class.
Suggestions:
- agenda/planner – (REQUIRED)
- 7-9th: provided by school
- 10-12th: must purchase on own
- spiral notebook and pocket folder
- soft-sided pencil pouch
- pre-sharpened #2 pencils and handheld erasers
- blue or black pens and whiteout tape (no liquid)
- yellow highlighter
- soft-sided wired headphones for state testing
"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."
– Thomas Jefferson
Sunset School Hours for 2025-26
**As per Miami-Dade Public Schools policy, students may not be signed out early within 30 minutes of their scheduled dismissal time.**
Dadeland School Hours for 2025-26
**As per Miami-Dade Public Schools policy, students may not be signed out early within 30 minutes of their scheduled dismissal time.**
Gateway School Hours for 2025-26
**As per Miami-Dade Public Schools policy, students may not be signed out early within 30 minutes of their scheduled dismissal time.**
Pinecrest School Hours for 2025-26
**As per Miami-Dade Public Schools policy, students may not be signed out early within 30 minutes of their scheduled dismissal time.**
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Dadeland Carline Maps
Sunset Carline Maps
Gateway Carline Maps
Pinecrest Carline Maps
