No, it is not. Dayspring Academy will provide multiple family engagement opportunities throughout the year to fulfill the minimum required hours.

However, to participate in certain opportunities, you must have either:

• Level 2 Clearance

• Raptor ID scan per visit at the front offices

You can only walk inside the school with your learner in the first week of school.

Any day after will require a Raptor ID Scan per visit at the front offices or a Level 2 Clearance.

No worries! Please follow the steps and fill out the required forms, and we can check if you have a current and valid Level 2 Clearance. We will contact you with an update after five business days of your form submissions.

Maybe, it all depends on who you have your Level 2 clearance through.

1. If it was through Dayspring in the 2025-2026 school year, you should be clear, as long as there were no changes in your criminal history, or your learner did not withdraw from Dayspring.

2. If it was through the Clearinghouse, your records will hopefully be accessible. Renewal fees may apply for any time lapses.

That said, you must complete the yearly Raptor Application, as well as the Dayspring Volunteer Form, to receive eligibility notices for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will then receive an email from Dayspring Academy confirming your next steps or eligibility determination.

For the safety of our learners and in an effort to expedite our volunteer approval process, Dayspring Academy utilizes an enhanced background screening process, accessing state and national databases. As a result of the enhanced background screening, the cost will be $6 per volunteer application, paid directly to Raptor Technologies. Dayspring does not receive any portion of this fee. Your family will receive 1 volunteer hour for each application submitted (please remember to log your hour). Additionally, you will receive a customized volunteer badge and lanyard to wear while volunteering for events on and off campus. Please contact your campus front office after your application has been approved to receive your badge.

Yes, you need to complete a Raptor Application starting July 1st, 2026. This is because July 1st is the official start date for the 2026-2027 school year.

Any submissions before July 1st will NOT be accepted for the 2026-2027 school year.

PLEASE NOTE: All information provided will be kept strictly confidential. We will never share your personal information with anyone outside of the Dayspring Background Screening Department.

• For New Level 2 Applicants: Personal information is required to initiate a background screening prior to your the fingerprinting appointment.

• For Current Level 2 Volunteers: Personal information is needed to verify your current clearance status.

The Background Screening department will contact you within 30 business days of your Raptor Application and Volunteer Form submission. They will provide you with further instructions regarding your background check.

When you schedule a Fieldprint appointment, it will refer to you as an “employee” and require you to fulfill an “Employer” step.

PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS CONFUSE YOU.

The system refers all applicants as “employee” regardless if you are a Dayspring employee or not.

For the “Employer” step, please use the following information:

Employer Name: Dayspring Academy

Address: 9732 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654

Employer Phone: 727-238-5018

Fingerprinting is required to ensure the safety and security of all students by conducting a thorough Level 2 Background Check, which searches both state and national criminal database.

The fingerprinting process costs $76.00, which is paid when you schedule an appointment. Dayspring Academy does not receive any portion of this fee.

If you currently do not have Level 2 clearance within the last five years through Dayspring or the Clearinghouse, the Background Screening Department will email you after your completion of the Raptor Application and the Dayspring Volunteer Forms. They will outline the next steps for you to schedule your fingerprinting appointment.

We truly value and appreciate the time and dedication of our volunteers. At this time, however, Dayspring Academy is not able to provide reimbursement for any associated fees.

However, if you need financial assistance, please call (727) 238-5018 or email BackgroundScreening@DayspringAcademy.org.

For any questions or concerns, please call (727) 238-5018 or email BackgroundScreening@DayspringAcademy.org to contact our Background Screening Department.

NOTE: Please do not contact the Pasco County School Districts. They are not involved in this process and will not be able to assist you.

Finances should never stand in the way of family engagement.

Dayspring will help cover costs for Level 2 fingerprinting if your learner(s) is/are on free and reduced lunch.

If you meet the criteria and need financial assistance, email backgroundscreening@dayspringacademy.org.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we are here to listen, support, and work with you.