Fun Run

Sign Up For The DCPS Spirit 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run for Reading

On your mark...get set...RUN! Duval County Public Schools is proud to host its annual Spirit 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run for Reading on Saturday, June 3 at the DCPS Administration Building. The 5K is at 8 a.m., while the 1-Mile Fun Run is at 9 a.m. Help finish illiteracy and honor a favorite teacher or educator who has prepared and inspired you to reach great milestones. Visit www.duvalschools.org for more information or click here to register for the race online.

Middle School Art Exhibition

The 2017 DCPS Middle School Art Exhibition is on display and will run until April 28 at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Kent Campus. Approximately 180 pieces of artwork from middle school students around the district will be on display. Some of the pieces even earned national and/or international honors! 

The exhibition is FREE.

2017 Reading Extravaganza

The 2017 Reading Extravaganza is coming up on Saturday, May 13! Students will receive recognition for their reading achievements, including their reading medals. In order to be recognized, students must meet the Annual Reading Expectation by Grade Level. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to each DCPS school to distribute to each student who meets the reading expectations before the Reading Extravaganza.

#TeachALessonTuesday Highlights Ms. Levin

Many of our Duval County Public School teachers are taking the curriculum and adapting it to create innovative and fun lessons to help convey material to their students. #TeachALessonTuesday highlights and shares these unique approaches.

During a recent lesson in Ms. Lori Levin’s eighth-grade science classroom at Mandarin Middle School, students went through the different rock cycles that explain the development of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Ms. Levin often asked students in-depth questions, requiring them to use critical thinking skills and information retained from sixth and seventh grades to formulate answers about weathering, erosion, and rock formation. 

Later, students took a “Rocky Journey” to further identify patterns within a rock cycle and relate them to surface and sub-surface events. “Rocky Journey” was a dice game with each die corresponding to a certain event, like tectonic plates moving or sand washing onto the shore. To illustrate their understanding of their “Rocky Journey,” students drew a comic strip telling their story through the rock cycle.

Anne Frank: A History for Today

“Anne Frank: A History for Today” And “Voices of Hope Initiative”

The “Anne Frank: A History for Today” exhibit runs through Sunday, February 12 at the Museum of Science and History. The exhibit is part of a community-wide “Voices of Hope Initiative” that promotes productive discussion addressing prejudice and discrimination during the Holocaust and today. Most events relating to the “Voices of Hope Initiative” – including the Anne Frank exhibit – are FREE.

Peterson Academy at Mandarin Middle

Peterson Academy will be at Mandarin Middle School on November 15 at  9:45.

Students may sign up to attend in the guidance office.  

Here are some of the programs at Peterson:

The Agriscience Biotechnology program will introduce students to the world of utilizing science to increase the effectiveness of living organisms. The program begins with a course in Agricultural Science and progresses to Agricultural Biotechnology. Emphasis will be on cellular biology and genetics as well as current trends and methods in biotechnology and the application of valid scientific principles. The field of biotechnology is growing rapidly providing numerous career opportunities. 

 

 

This intuitive and energetic field is the best preparation you can possibly get from a high school before entering college or the work field. Hands-on training is provided for Automotive, Maintenance and Light Repair and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, and yes, you will work on cars just like a real job.

 

Ever dream of flying a plane? Our Aviation academy is a great vocational class that offers you expert insight and training into the field of aerospace. Whether you are looking to become a pilot or a mechanic working on planes, you will have the necessary preparation and desired skills to become an expert in aviation in the future. 

 

 TV Production, web design, commercial arts, and more! Welcome to the world of digital media. If you enjoy working with Adobe products and have a passion for art come exploit your potential with these professional programs you get to use for free including, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator.

 Get ready for a complete make-over in our cosmetology academy! Students acquire necessary skills while utilizing a modern, fully-equipped hair and nail salon that is open to the public. If you are looking forward to opening your own nail and hair salon in the future then this the best start you will ever get from a high school.

 No, it's not Hell's kitchen! It is the best high school learning experience in the field of culinary arts. Direct hands-on training with professional guidance from our world class cooks with a passion for their specialty. Experience everything from working customer service in the dining room to preparing food for a crowd in a fully equipped commercial kitchen.

 

 

This program is a Certified National Career Academy providing students with FSCJ dual enrollment, Department of Children Certification (40 hours and Early Childhood Education Professional Certification), CPR and first aid training. Students will be prepared to achieve state certification in infant and toddler, preschool, school age and special needs.

 

 

 

 

Applied Robotics - The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the principles and applications of robotics engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. 

Acceleration Programs for Duval County

Announcement - High School Acceleration Information Nights

Acceleration Program Nights

High School Acceleration Programs (AP, AICE, Early College and IB Curriculum)

The Offices of School Choice and High School Acceleration Programs will be hosting five (5) separate Information Sessions to discuss program details, admission requirements, and academic expectations. Each session will be held in a different quadrant of the city for families to attend. Due to the anticipated large number of attendees, students and their families are asked to attend a session corresponding to their middle school listed below. 

** All sessions start at 6:30 p.m. **

Tuesday October 25, 2016	Thursday October 27, 2016	Wednesday November 2, 2016
Englewood High School Southside Middle DuPont Middle Fort Caroline Middle Arlington Middle Global Outreach Duval Scholars River City Science Grasp LaVilla	Raines High School Matthew Gilbert YMLA YWLA Northwestern Highlands Oceanway Middle Ribault Middle Kirby Darnell Cookman Somerset Valor	Sandalwood High School Fletcher Middle Mayport Middle Landmark Kernan Middle
4412 Barnes Rd. Jacksonville, Fl 32207	3663 Raines Avenue Jacksonville, Fl 32209	2750 John Prom Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32246

Westside High School
Thursday - Nov 3, 2016

5530 Firestone Road

Jacksonville, Fl 32244

Baldwin Middle

Stilwell

Lake Shore

Westview K-8

Jefferson Davis

JEB Stuart

Duval Charter Westside

KIPP

Waverly

James Weldon Johnson

Mandarin High School

Tuesday

November 8, 2016

4831 Greenland Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32258

Twin Lakes

Mandarin

Landon

Duval Charter Mandarin

Duval Charter Baymeadows

Duval Charter Southside

San Jose Prep Academy

Acceleration Programs: Duval County Public Schools offers the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Program at Duncan Fletcher High School, Mandarin High School, Westside High School and William M. Raines High School; Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone at Atlantic Coast High School, Baldwin Middle Senior High School, and First Coast High School; Early College at Englewood High School, Andrew Jackson High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Jean Ribault High School and Sandalwood High School; and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Terry Parker High School, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Stanton College Preparatory School, Edward H. White High School and Samuel W. Wolfson High School.

Admission is very competitive and the number of students admitted to the ninth grade class at all schools will be limited. The top applicants will be offered a place in one of the acceleration programs for the fall of 2017.  Students will be selected based on test scores, grades and a personal statement.

The general admission requirements are:

• A completed application
• A final unweighted GPA of at least a 3.0 or higher for core courses during the seventh grade and the first nine weeks of the eighth grade
• Preferred successful completion of Algebra I (which includes passing the Algebra I EOC) by the end of the eighth grade.  (Required for some programs because of magnet requirement and/or course progression.)

Link: High School Acceleration Programs

Dream Day Parade

Cheer on 50 brave dreamers as part of the Dreams Come True Foundation’s Dream Day Dreamer Parade on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.! 

The parade starts at PRI Productions (1819 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville 32207) and makes it way to the Duval County Public Schools Administration Building.

 Student groups from Lee and First Coast High Schools will be marching in the parade.

Jacksonville Public Library Young Adult Job Fair

Jacksonville Public Library Young Adult Job Fair

Job seekers ages 16 – 24 can make one stop to meet prospective employers and learn about short and long-term jobs and volunteer and internship opportunities during a Young Adult Job Fair held at the Main Library on June 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hiring companies include City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Kelly Services, McDonald’s, Publix, Target and more. Come dressed to impress.  For more information, go to http://jpl.coj.net/yajobfair/.

Job seekers ages 16 – 24 can make one stop to meet prospective employers and learn about short and long-term jobs and volunteer and internship opportunities during a Young Adult Job Fair held at the Main Library on June 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hiring companies include City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Kelly Services, McDonald’s, Publix, Target and more. 

Come dressed to impress.  

For more information, go to http://jpl.coj.net/yajobfair/.

Middle School Art Exhibition

Middle School Art Exhibition

The Middle School Art Exhibition opens April 14 and will run until April 28 at the Florida State College of Jacksonville Kent Campus Art Gallery (Building E-112A). This district-wide show features over 120 pieces of individual and collaborative work from student artists. An opening reception will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. April 14.

Spring Break Activities

The Pediatric Assessment and Intervention Program (PAIP) at UF Health Developmental Pediatrics now has four programs running during the Spring Break period:

·       Science Explorer Camp

·       Behavioral Boot Camp

·       Creative Writing Camp

·       and Diagnostic Testing Services

Click the images below for individual flyers or contact Katrina.Ressa@jax.ufl.edu for more information.


find out more - click here

Jacksonville Zoo Teens

Do you love the zoo?

The ideal teen volunteer is between the ages 13 and 17 and entering the 9th grade by Fall 2016.
Apply on-line:
www.jacksonvillezoo.org/teenvolunteer

Details and applications are on-line.

Mandarin Middle Wins PSA Contest

Mandarin Middle School Student Wins News4Jax Student PSA Contest

Congratulations to Mandarin Middle School’s Lilleth Colado for winning the News4Jax Student PSA Contest! Lilleth created a 30-second public service announcement called “Sticky Situations” and encouraged people to stop belittling others. Click hereto watch Lilleth’s winning PSA!

Career Academy Showcase and Car Show

Career Academy Showcase and Car Show

Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology will host their annual Career Academy Showcase and Car Show on Saturday, February 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 The community event includes a car show, an art show, silent auction, petting zoo, robotics competition, military helicopter landing, concessions and so much more!

  Parents of all eighth graders may tour all the academies of interest and get signatures for their applications.

 Those interested in having their vehicles in the car show should contact Nancy Yazdiya at (904) 573-1150 ext. 2110.

Upcoming Boundary/School Program Community Meetings

Upcoming Boundary/School Program Community Meetings

As part of the working group process, Duval County Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti and members of the Duval County School Board invite all parents and interested stakeholders to attend community meetings to discuss school boundary and programming recommendations.

 These meetings are open to the public. 

The next meeting is Monday, January 25 at Lakeshore Middle School at 6 p.m. 

For information on upcoming meetings, click here.

Report Cards and Survey

           As report cards are sent home with students this week, they will also be receiving a Federal Impact Aid Survey Form.  It is important that parents fill out this form if they are an active duty member of the military, or a civilian or contractor who works or lives on any of the federal properties, housing communities and/or military bases listed on the form.  Parents, please  return the form as soon as possible. 
           This program helps the district receive federal funding for the purchase of books, materials, technology, capital improvement, and much more. For more information about this program or to download additional forms, click here or contact the Department of School Choice at 390-2144.

AICE Tours for Duval County Public Schools

School	Date	Time	School Contact	Email
Fletcher High School	January 28th	6:30 PM	Virginia Hays	haysv@duvalschools.org
Mandarin High School	November 5th	6:00 PM	Jennifer Oglesby	oglesbyj@duvalschools.org
Terry Parker High School	Tours will be every Tuesday in November. Please contact to RSVP.	8:30 AM	Christy Thacker	bergstromc@duvalschools.org
Paxon High School	November 5th	6:30 PM	Krystal Culpepper	apolonk@duvalschools.org
	November 10th
	November 12th	9 AM
Ed White High School	November 2nd	6:00 PM	Dustin Cark	clarkd@duvalschools.org
	November 9th
Samuel W. Wolfson High School	November 19th	8:30 AM	Brandi Benga	farwellb@duvalschools.org

News from DCPS

Outstanding work is being done every day in Duval County Public Schools. The 180 Days & Ways to be Public Education Strong campaign (#MyDuval180) highlights facts, figures, and features about students, teachers, administrators, schools, and departments for each day during the school year. Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and 180 Days Web page daily for new information, facts, and stories.