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School
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Date
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Time
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School Contact
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Email
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Fletcher High School
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January 28th
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6:30 PM
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Virginia Hays
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haysv@duvalschools.org
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Mandarin High School
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November 5th
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6:00 PM
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Jennifer Oglesby
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oglesbyj@duvalschools.org
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Terry Parker High School
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Tours will be every Tuesday in
November. Please contact to RSVP.
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8:30 AM
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Christy Thacker
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bergstromc@duvalschools.org
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Paxon High School
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November 5th
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6:30 PM
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Krystal Culpepper
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apolonk@duvalschools.org
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November 10th
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November 12th
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9 AM
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Ed White High School
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November 2nd
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6:00 PM
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Dustin Cark
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clarkd@duvalschools.org
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November 9th
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Samuel W. Wolfson High School
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November 19th
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8:30 AM
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Brandi Benga
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farwellb@duvalschools.org
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October 29, 2015
AICE Tours for Duval County Public Schools
October 27, 2015
Mandarin AICE Program
COME LEARN ABOUT THE AICE PROGRAM AT MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL
Parents will be able to learn about the expectations of students in the AICE program. AICE coordinator, Mrs. Jennifer Oglesby, School Administrators, Guidance and current AICE teachers will be available to meet and to discuss our excellent program. In addition, current AICE students will be present to give tours of the school as well as answer any possible questions. In order to be considered for the AICE program, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Students must obtain a level 4/5 on the eighth grade FSA and have taken Algebra 1 by the end of the 8th grade. Private school candidates must submit a copy of standardized test scores. We look forward to seeing you!
“One of the things we find with students who have studied Cambridge International AS and A Levels is that they have a real depth of understanding of the subject matter that they have had classes in, and a real engagement with it.” - Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Contact Information: Email: oglesbyj@duvalschools.org
Address: 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
You’re Invited to Open House
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: Tours will begin at 5pm, followed by an informational program at 6pm
Location: Mandarin High School Auditorium
October 26, 2015
College: Support for Students with Disabilities
**New** College Bound – Transitioning to
College: What Are the Support Services for Students with Disabilities?
November 2, 5:00P.M. -6:30 P.M., Speaker:
Denise Giarrusso, Associate Director of Student Engagement, FSCJ – Deerwood
Center. This presentation will review the process for students who are
transitioning from high school to college. We will review Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA and the ADAA as they relate to the
responsibilities of the student and the college. We will discuss the
types of academic and support services available to the student who
self-identifies their disability to the college and review the various program
and degree options and extracurricular activities offered at the college.
Register online at http://collegeboundfscj.eventbrite.com.
Red Ribbon Week Activities
Mandarin Middle School
Red Ribbon Week Activities
Monday - Wear crazy socks
Tuesday - October 27 - Pledge Signing During Lunch
Wednesday - October 28 - Wear Black
Thursday - October 29 - Wear RED and SUNGLASSES
Winners for Door Decorating Contest will be announced!
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners Receive a Pizza Party!
Friday - October 30 - No School - Planning Day for Teachers
Free Test Taking Strategies Session
Test Taking Strategies That Work
Where?
Bonefish Grill
10950 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32223
When?
Monday
October 26, 2015
6:00-7:00pm
To register go to www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy
Walk-ins are welcome
This FREE course will include ways to master reading skills that can be used to reach proficiency on classroom and standardized tests.
October 21, 2015
Kids Together Against Cancer
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October 20, 2015
AVID: WICOR Strategy of the Month
AVID – WICOR
Strategy of the Month:
Socratic
Seminar
A Socratic Seminar is dialogue where students seek
deeper understanding of complex ideas. Students evaluate ideas, issues, and
values in texts and share different perspectives. The discussion is a dialogue
not a debate. Students are encouraged to share these ideas and think out loud,
while asking higher order questions in a polite manner.
October 17, 2015
How Did Red Ribbon Week Start?
The Meaning of Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week: How Did it Start?
How
did Red Ribbon Week start? It started with a true life story about a
federal agent named Kiki Camarena. He had a passion to end substance
abuse and crime in the USA. Read his story here. The questions at the end of the story will help you have good discussions with your children.
The Meaning of Red Ribbon Week
When Kiki Camarena was young, he decided to join the
Marines. After serving his country as a
Marine, he joined the police force. His
career brought him further when he next joined the Drug Enforcement Agency as
an agent for the government of the United States. He felt this was the best thing to do because
he truly cared about helping people and stopping drugs. His mother was very concerned about Kiki’s
career path and the dangers of his job.
She tried to talk him out of it.
Kiki told his mother that in his heart he could not quit his work. He said, “I’m only one person, but I want to
make a difference.”
In
1985, the DEA sent Kiki to work undercover in Mexico. For weeks he lived among the drug cartel and
gathered information and evidence. He
was ready to wrap up his assignment when the drug dealers figured out what he
was up to. They discovered his
identity. He was kidnapped and tortured
to death.
People
that knew Kiki felt sorrow when they learned of his death. To honor his memory, friends and neighbors
wore red badges of satin. They wanted to
continue Kiki’s work against illegal drugs.
Parents who worked together in local coalitions to fight against the
drug problem made Kiki their model. They
embraced his belief that one person could make a difference. They adopted the symbol of the red ribbon as
their own.
From
this grass roots beginning grew Red Ribbon Week. This is held the last week of October
nationwide. In Jacksonville, Florida we
campaign against drugs and work hard to warn children and students in school
about the dangers and effects of drug use.
When you see red ribbons around Jacksonville and our country, we hope
you will remember the story of Kiki and others like him who work hard to “Say
No to Drugs.”
By Grace Wilhelm
- What is the DEA?
- How and why was Kiki murdered?
- What did Kiki tell his mother about why he wanted to work against drugs?
- What does working undercover mean in the second paragraph?
- What does the phrase “wrap up his assignment” mean in the second paragraph?
- Write two sentences to describe the career path of Kiki Camarena. Tell what jobs he held after high school and why he chose those jobs.
- What is a coalition? (in the third paragraph)
- What will you now think of when you see a red ribbon?
- Do you think it is important to say “no” to drugs? Tell why or why not.
- Where is Mexico?
- What are some ill effects of drugs on your body?
October 7, 2015
Chat with the Supe!
Chat
with the Supe is an opportunity for the general public to engage in an informal
conversation with Dr. Vitti to discuss the key issues, challenges, and concerns
for our schools. Topics include school programs, boundary updates,
uniform polices, safety, standardized testing, literacy, implementing STEM
curriculum, and improving student performance.
The first meeting will be held on Monday, October 12 from 6:00 -7:00 P.M. at the Town Center Barnes and Noble Bookstore.
The first meeting will be held on Monday, October 12 from 6:00 -7:00 P.M. at the Town Center Barnes and Noble Bookstore.
October 2, 2015
Jacksonville National College Fair
The district is pleased to present the 4th annual Jacksonville Goes to
College Week. The Jacksonville College Fair Planning Committee has created a
calendar of events for the Week of October 5-10 that encompasses the district's
commitment of equal access to a high quality education for all students and the
assurance that students will graduate ready for postsecondary education and/or
the competitive workplace. The week has been designed to engage families,
communities, school staff, and students in activities that promote college and
career access and success.
Jacksonville National College Fair
Saturday, October 10
12 pm to 4 pm
Prime Osborn Convention Center
Admission is FREE!
Parking is FREE!
Middle and high school students are
encouraged to attend.
A special pre-fair session for middle school students
begins at 10:45 am.
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