Jacksonville Public Schools

Jacksonville Public Schools

At Jacksonville Apartments, we understand the importance of education in today's society. Parents want nothing more than to place their children in schools where they know their children will be in good hands. Especially when moving to a new area, parents want to make sure that there are appropriate schools nearby. Researching specific needs and wants for their children's education is the first step that any moving parent should take. A simple phone call to the school's district will answer most of your questions, but not all. Some cases may require a visit to a counselor who is more than willing to help a parent find the right education and school for their kids. The internet is also a very useful source for information regarding ANYTHING related to your child's education. Here is a link to the Duval County Public Schools website.

Duval County Public Schools

DCPS at a Glance
The goal of Duval County Public Schools is to provide a safe and high-quality education to the students who rely on services each day. The fulfillment of this goal is essential because the level of educational opportunities provided to the students of our school district tremendously affect the success and vitality of the Northeast Florida community. Duval County's fundamental purpose is to provide all of its students the educational tools necessary to become productive members of our community.

Recent indicators show that Duval County is moving forward and has achieved steady academic gains. This progress is a direct result of our comprehensive efforts to improve accountability and implement standards-based education.

As the 19th largest school district in the nation, Duval County serves approximately 130,000 students. It is the second largest employer in Jacksonville with approximately 8,000 teachers and a similar number of support staff at 105 elementary schools, 28 middle schools, 17 high schools, two academies of technology, three exceptional student centers, five alternative schools, and five charter schools.

Mission
The Duval County Public School System is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a culturally diverse and technologically sophisticated world.

Vision
Every student will graduate from Duval County Public Schools with the knowledge and the skills to be successful in post-secondary education/or the workforce.

Parent Tips
Parent involvement is one of the most important factors that contribute to student academic success. Here are some tips for getting more involved.

Take time each day to participate in educational and social activities involving your children:
o Help your child study.
o Make sure they do homework. See the work that they are doing.
o Play a game, watch t.v. or read a book with your child at bed time.
Know the names of your children's friends.
Find out what motivates your child both in and out of the classroom:
o Help your child set both short and long-term goals.
o Praise your child when he/she attains one of their goals.
Communication is vital:
o Talk to your children every day.
o Talk to your child's teachers or school administration about any concerns before they get to be a big problem.

Recognition & Awards
Community Involvement Awards
The Florida Department of Education offers many awards and special distinctions to schools that foster involvement and participation by parents, business partners, volunteers and the community at large. Plan to work with your principal and school faculty to qualify and apply for these outstanding opportunities. The Community Involvement Office sends award applications at least four weeks in advance of the deadline.

Awards
Outstanding School Volunteer Award - Due in November
The Outstanding School Volunteer Award is presented annually to school volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida. Winners are selected in one of three categories: adult, senior and student. A school may nominate one volunteer in each category. A District Volunteer of the Year for each category is then selected by a committee and recognized at a school board meeting. Volunteers are selected based on: number of hours, years of service, unusual contribution, and/or characteristics of services rendered.

Parent Involvement Award - Due in March
The Parent Involvement Award is sponsored by the Florida Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and supported through business partnerships. Programs are evaluated on their:

Impact on family involvement,
Ability to be replicated,
Relationship to the goals and objectives of the school,
Participation of parents/families in the planning and implementation,
Uniqueness and innovation,
Impact on school improvement,
Method of funding, and
Partnerships.

The Florida PTA recognizes the winning programs at a luncheon during their summer leadership conference. Over 1,000 PTA members honor the ten regional program winners and attend workshops featuring the exemplary programs. A booklet, SPARKPLUGS, is produced annually with a summary of model family involvement programs from participating districts.

Golden School Award - Due in April
The Golden School Award is given annually to recognize public schools with exemplary volunteer programs. Hours donated in all forms of volunteering (i.e., mentors, tutors, advisors, and advocates) are to be included. The award is presented to the schools that meet the following criteria:

Provides faculty training/orientation on volunteerism,
Designates a School Volunteer Coordinator to provide leadership for the school volunteer program,
Fulfills a total number of hours in volunteer service that equals twice the number of students enrolled in the school.

Silver School Award - Due in April
The Silver School Award is presented annually to recognize secondary schools whose students provide exemplary volunteer services to elementary and secondary schools. The award is presented to the schools that meet the following criteria:

The sending school must have a school volunteer coordinator.
The receiving school must have a volunteer coordinator.
Student volunteers and the receiving faculty must both receive orientation and training.
Student volunteers must receive continuous supervision.
The composite student volunteer hours must equal at least one half the total number of students in the sending school.

Five Star School Award - Due in May
The Five Star School Award was created by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council and is presented annually to those schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement. In order to earn Five Star school recognition, a school must show documentation that it has achieved 100% of the established criteria in the categories of:

Business partnerships,
Family Involvement,
Volunteerism,
Student Community Service, and
School Advisory Councils.

Source from Jacksonville Public Schools

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