Bridge to Success Academy Middle and High School The Bridge to Success Program addresses all of the barriers to graduation through a comprehensive approach. By leveraging national, state, and local partners, Duval County Public Schools has developed a program that will provide individualized support to help students graduate on time and be ready to fulfill college and career goals. Rigorous face-to-face instruction with a focus on ACT/SAT preparation Student advocates and mentors Positive behavior supports and interventions Support for attendance Parent involvement activities Structured after-school programs, including extracurricular activities, career exploration and internship opportunities Wraparound services include: Im A Star Foundation, Bridge of Northeast Florida, and Communities in Schools Middle Schools The central hub is located at James Weldon Johnson Academic & Career Training Center, with 3 satellite sites located at:
Arlington Matthew Gilbert Northwestern
High Schools The central hub is located at the Bridge of NE Florida, with 7 satellite sites located at: Westside Jackson Raines A. Phillip Randolph Ribault Ed. White Wolfson
Contact Information: Aleya Prier, Principal wilcoxa@duvalschools.org 630-6640
Contact Information: Vince Foster, Principal Designee fosterv@duvalschools.org 520-7640
SUPPORT SERVICES
Foster Care: Foster Care liaisons advocate for students by serving the link between Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Family Support Services of Northeast Florida (FSSNF), and Community Management Organization (SMO). The foster care liaisons work to remove barriers for children who are under the supervision of the court, DCF and FSSNF so they may receive the same education opportunities as other children. The districts contact information: Regina Smith Smithr9@duvalschools.org 390-2564 Trina Lovett Lovettt1@duvalschools.org 390-2976 Page | 3
Homeless: The Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act authorizes direct services that enable homeless children, including preschool-aged children and youth, to enroll, attend, and achieve success in school. Duval County Public Schools' homeless education program is entitled H.E.P. The primary goal of H.E.P. is to ensure that barriers are reduced or eliminated so that the students served in the program will enroll and attend school. Goals To identify children and youth who are homeless To enroll homeless children in school To provide intervention services to homeless students To track homeless students To provide awareness training to School Board staff, students, parents, and community agencies Student Eligibility Project Access serves homeless children and youth from birth to 21 years of age. This includes children who are eligible for Head Start, Even Start, and preschool programs administered by the Local Education Agency (LEA). The districts contact information: Alfred Austin Austina5@duvalschools.org 390-2537 Tricia Pough pought@duvalschools.org 390-2528 Takiya Tillman tillmant@duvalschools.org 390-2568
The Student Enrichment Program The Student Enrichment Program (SEP) is the original program that Communities In Schools began in Jacksonville schools more than 20 years ago. SEP places full and part-time Site Coordinators on school campuses throughout Duval County. Site Coordinators work with principals, teachers and guidance counselors to stabilize students who are at risk of falling behind or dropping out of school. A Site Coordinator works individually with 100 to 150 students. These students are counseled individually and in group sessions throughout the year enabling them to realize their goals and providing students with the life skills they need to reach their goals. Home visits and parental involvement are essential parts of the program, and Site Coordinators also connect students to needed community resources. Elementary Schools John E. Ford Elementary Lake Forest Elementary
Middle Schools Arlington Middle Eugene Butler Middle Matthew Gilbert Middle Northwestern Middle High Schools Andrew Jackson High A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology Terry Parker High Westside High Raines High Ribault High Ed White High Wolfson High Alternative Centers Bridge to Success Academy, Middle and High
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Achievers For Life Achievers For Life (AFL) is a dropout prevention initiative developed and funded by the United Way of Northeast Florida, in partnership with Communities In Schools of Jacksonville (CIS) along with the Jewish Family and Community Services to carry out the Achievers For Life strategy in Duval County. The mission of the Achiever for Life Program is to provide support through mentors for at-risk middle school students exhibiting risk factors of school disengagement including low GPAs, low FCAT scores and excessive absences. AFL Schools Arlington Middle Ft. Caroline Middle J.E.B. Stuart Middle Jefferson Davis Middle Matthew Gilbert Middle Northwestern Middle Ribault Middle Stilwell Middle
City Year
City Year is a national nonprofit organization that is one of the largest programs in AmeriCorp, a federally funded network of national service programs. City Year Corp members are college students or recent graduates who collaborate with teachers, administrators and community group volunteers in under-performing schools to raise student achievement and lower the dropout rate. These volunteers assist teachers in the classroom as well as work one-on-one and with small groups of students, while mentoring and helping students to focus on their attendance, behavior and academics. City Year sites for 2014-2015 include:
Middle School Sites Eugene Butler Middle Northwestern Middle Matthew Gilbert Middle Ribault Middle High Schools Andrew Jackson High William E. Raines High Ed. White High
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Marine Science Center Students are enrolled in the Marine Science program where they divide their days between academics and commercial fishing in order to earn a performance-based diploma with a vocational component. The GED exit-option program offers students the ability to graduate with a high school diploma as well as a vocational module in commercial fishing. Students must be overage for their grade level, at least 16 years old, and attend the program for one school year. Prospective students are first given a TABE test to assess likelihood of success in the program. The District Model for academics is implemented with vocational training in commercial fishing. Students that dont obtain a passing score on their FCAT will be awarded a GED, only. With the GED exit-option, students must pass the GED and FCAT tests, in order to receive their performance-based diploma.
Contact Information: Donald Nelson, Principal nelsond@duvalschools.org 904-247-5973
Youth Development Program Schools in the Department of Juvenile Justice Facilities The Youth Development and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs are for students who are in need of protective custody, assigned to a detention or commitment program, or placed in a probationary or adjudicated program. All students are provided instruction to enable them to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for grade progression/remediation and high school graduation. The educational program is based on the contractual agreements between the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Education, and the Duval County School Board. All students receive basic academic instruction preparing them for a high school diploma or the GED Exit Option. Specific Student Eligibility Criteria According to Florida Youth Services Program or Department of Juvenile Justice State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-6.0528.1, participation in a program may be assigned. Assigned participation means that the school district, courts, or other agencies require the placement. Students are in residence at these sites under the following circumstances: neglect, court appointment, or voluntary participation.
Program Goals To provide instruction that will prepare all students to demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary for successful grade progression and high school graduation. To provide a learning environment emphasizing personal growth, positive interpersonal skills development, and responsibility for ones own behavior. To provide strategies designed to individualize instruction for each student as prescribed by initial assessment. To provide career awareness and improve employability skills.
Contact Information: Edward Robinson, Principal Robinsone2@duvalschools.org (904) 630 6640
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Obtaining a GED Students interested in earning their GED instead of a high school diploma begin by making an appointment with a Florida State College of Jacksonville advisor at the district office. If a student is under the age of 18, he/she is required to have a parents consent for the age waiver that must be signed by the Superintendent or district designee. Also, students under the age of 18 may not have any class III or class IV referrals. Once the paperwork has been completed, the student then collaborates directly with the FSCJ representative. Contact Information: Sharlene Chatham FSCJ Pathways to College Adult Education and High School Equivalency Advisor (904) 633-5962 or (904) 390-2339 SChatham@FSCJ.edu
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