A charter school is a public school that operates on a contract with the Duval County School Board. Charters schools are designed to (1) improve student learning and academic achievement, (2) increase learning opportunities for all students with special emphasis on low-performing students and reading and (3) encourage the use of innovative learning methods. Each charter school has its own transportation plan. Transportation is provided by the charter schools.
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APPLICATION PROCESS: Parents need to make an informed decision. Contact each charter school that interests you and set up a time to visit the school and meet with the school's principal and staff. If you choose to send your child to a charter school, you much contact the school directly and complete an application. Charter schools accept new students during June and July.
Charter Schools Available for 2010-2011 school year:
Elementary
River City Science Academy (Grades K-5)
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Southside Campus
3266 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
904.565.0065
www.rivercityscience.org
Special Information: River City Science Academy Elementary School's (RCSA-ES) mission is to instill a love for learning in a nurturing environment through engaging and stimulating learning opportunities. In addition, the mission of RCSA-ES is to provide students with a well-rounded elementary education in light of proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment, and to be a catalyst for change in math and science.
Contact: Dogan Tozoglu or Michelle Teears, mteears@rivercityscience.org
Somerset Academy Eagle Campus (Grades K-5)
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8985 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.725.3636
www.somersetacademy-jacksonville.org
Special Information: The focus of the Somerset Academy, Eagle Campus Schools is to provide a challenging yet nurturing academic environment for its students, while optimizing their leadership potential, and simultaneously developing the students' understanding of their role(s) as community, civic and business leaders.
Contact: Minyon Brooks, mbrooks@fccfl.org or Eunice Jones, ejones@fccfl.org
Tiger Academy (Pre-K through Grade 3)
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6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.309.6840
www.Firstcoastymca.org
Special Information: Tiger Academy, a YMCA charter school in partnership with the Johnson Family YMCA provides children a structured and nurturing learning environment that is focused on rigorous academic standards, self-discipline, personal and social responsibility. Tiger Academy has a 7 1/2-hour school day and 200-day school year. Enrichment and support services for the families and students are provided by the Johnson Family YMCA.
Before and after school care available from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Voluntary pre-kindergarten provided for four-year-old children. One grade level will be added each year. Art, music, physical education resources provided.
Contact: Charles McWhite, principal, cmcwhite@firstcoastymca.org
Wayman Academy of the Arts (Grades K-5)
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1176 LaBelle Street
Jacksonville, FL 32205
904.695.9995
www.academy.wayman.org
Wayman Academy of the Arts is committed to academic excellence in a learning environment that is innovative, challenging and nurturing through exposure to the fine arts. Students at Wayman Academy receive a high quality, three-dimensional experience, in which parents, students and staff work as a team to lead children into academic excellence.
Special Information: Wayman Academy of the Arts is committed to providing academic excellence to elementary school students a learning environment that is innovative, challenging and nurturing through exposure to the fine arts.
Contact: Erdine Johnson, principal, academy@wayman.org
K-8
Global Outreach Charter Academy School (Grades K-8)
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9570 Regency Square Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904.551.7104
www.gocacademy.com
Tours: Call for an appointment
Special Information: Our mission is to provide a replicable sustainable, equitable model for high-quality, standards-based education while also supporting the acquisition and development of the student's foreign language skills. Extended Day care available.
Contact: Sergey Soroka, 904.551.7096 and Ralph Della Crosse, gocacademy@gmail.com
Renaissance Charter School, Inc. (Grades K-8)
Special Information: The mission of the school is to create a learning environment that integrates a research-based curriculum, a culture of student safety and success, and concentration on academic rigor while focusing on citizenship and experiential learning through community engagement. This is to ensure students from all socioeconomic levels reach academic and personal potential, become self-motivated lifelong learners, and are prepared to enter, compete, and succeed in secondary/post-secondary educational opportunities and careers of choice.
Contact: Derek Kelmanson, 954.202.3500
Middle
KIPP Impact Middle School (Grades 5-8)
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1440 McDuff Avenue North
Jacksonville, FL 32254
904.305.8851
www.kipp.org
Special Information: KIPP Impact Middle School is an open-enrollment, college preparatory middle school, serving students in Northwest Jacksonville in grades 5 through 8. KIPP Impact has an extended school day, week, and year, holds all students to high academic standards, and has strict standards of discipline.
Students attend school from 7:20 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students have Saturday school twice per month, and attend a mandatory summer orientation for two weeks before the start of every school year. Through this hard work and focus on charter, students leave with the skills necessary to go to college and impact the world at large.
Contact: Robert Hawke, principal, rhawke@kipp.org
School of Success Academy Charter Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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6974 Wilson Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904.573.0880
www.schoolofsuccessjax.org
Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays after 10 a.m. by appointment
Special Information: The School of Success Academy Charter Middle School offers both basic and advanced education coursework as well as special career academy in the 8th grade which presents students with the opportunity to explore various career paths.
Contact: James Gentry, 573.0880 ext. 201 or Genell Mills, principal, millsg@sosjax.org.
Somerset Academy Middle - Eagle Campus (Grades 6-8)
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8985 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.725.3636
www.SomersetAcademy-Jacksonville.org
Special Information: The focus of the Somerset Academy, Eagle Campus school is to provide a challenging yet nurturing academic environment for its students, while optimizing their leadership potential, and simultaneously developing the students' understanding of their role(s) as community, civic and business leaders.
Contact: Minyon Brooks, mbrooks@fccfl.org or Eunice Jones, ejones@fccfl.org
Middle/High
River City Science Academy (Grades 6-10)
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Beach Middle/High Campus
7565 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
904.855.8010
www.rivercityscience.org
Tours: By appointment. Call Michelle Teears at 904.855.8010 or email mteears@rivercityscience.org to schedule a tour.
Special Information: River City Science Academy (RCSA) is the first ever charter school receiving an "A" grade in Duval County. RCSA has recently finished the accreditation process as a quality school by SACS, CASI, AdvancED Accreditation Commission. The RCSA will serve 6th through 10th grades in the 2010-2011 school year. We offer all core standard and advance level subject courses through research-based curriculum in addition to art, computer, PE, health, character education and two foreign languages. Free after school programs and activities for academic enrichment and remediation, academic clubs such as Science Olympiad or Math team, community service, tutoring by teachers and online grade book for parents and students.
Contact: Dogan Tozoglu or Michelle Teears, mteears@rivercityscience.org
High
Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Jacksonville Campus (Grades 9-12)
Special Information: Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Jacksonville Campus is dedicated to changing and saving lives and "creating success stories, one student at a time" by developing productive citizens and lifelong learners through an integrated, technology-enhanced, rigorous, and relevant curriculum that is customized to the individual needs of students who might otherwise drop out of school.
Contact: David Stiles, 813.480.0701
Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Duval Campus (Grades 9-12)
Special Information: Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Jacksonville Campus is dedicated to changing and saving lives and "creating success stories, one student at a time" by developing productive citizens and lifelong learners through an integrated, technology-enhanced, rigorous, and relevant curriculum that is customized to the individual needs of students who might otherwise drop out of school.
Contact: David Stiles, 813.480.0701
Pathways Academy (Grades 9-12)
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101 West State Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
904.633.8125
www.pathwaysacademy.net
Tours: Call for an appointment
Special Information: Pathways Academy is a charter school located at the Downtown Campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Contact: Kenneth E. Francis, director, kfrancis@fscj.edu, Minnie D. Ogburn, curriculum coordinator or Breona M. Hayes, guidance/dual enrollment coordinator
SIATech High School (Grades 9-12)
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School for Integrated Academics and Technologies
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
4811 Payne Stewart Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32209
904.360.8200, ext. 8284
www.siatech.org
Tours: By appointment only
Special Information: SIATech is an accredited public charter school in partnership with the federal Job Corps program, offering students a unique learning experience. Year-round school. Open entry and open exit.
Contact: Mrs. James or Mr. LaRoche, Michael.LaRoche@siatech.com
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