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 2011-2012 school year:
Elementary
River City Science Academy
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Southside Campus
3251 Newell 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, RCSA-ES provides students with a well-rounded elementary education using proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment and is a catalyst for change in math and science. RCSA-ES serves K through 5th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in a small setting. The school offers all standard core and advanced level subject courses adhering to a research-based curriculum.
Contact: Dogan Tozoglu or Laura Minton, lminton@rivercityscience.org
Seacoast Charter Academy
9100 Regency Square Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.562.4780
www.seacoastcharteracademy.org
Somerset Academy Eagle Campus
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8985 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.854.0990
www.somersetjax.com
Special Information: Our mission is to promote a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self-directed, life-long learners in a safe and nurturing environment.
Contact: Please call 854.0990.
Tiger Academy (Pre-K through Grade 4)
6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.309.6840
www.ymcatigeracademy.org
Special Information: Tiger Academy is a YMCA charter elementary school located in the heart of northwest Jacksonville. Tiger Academy champions the benefits of strong family involvement, rigorous academic standards, personal and social responsibility, diverse enrichment opportunities, and early collegiate focus as a means to see students grow up to be well-rounded, versatile, productive members of society. The learner-centered culture includes a 7 ½-hour school day and 200-day school year.
Before and after school care available from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily in our Pryme Time Program. A voluntary pre-kindergarten program is available for four-year-old children. All students receive art, music, physical education and library services weekly.
Contact: 904.309.6840
Wayman Academy of the Arts
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, johnsone10@duvalschools.org
K-8
Duval Charter School at Arlington
100 Bell Tel Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
904.724.1536
www.duvalcharter.org
Special Information: The Duval Charter School at Arlington provides students with the necessary tools and skills needed to develop superior levels of achievement. We strive for academic, social and physical excellence by providing a quality and challenging curriculum. We promote positive moral and social values, foster an atmosphere of self-discipline in a safe learning environment, and maximize individual productivity to meet the needs of a changing global society.
Contact: For enrollment information, please contact the Registrar at registrar@duvalcharter.org or apply online at www.duvalcharter.org. Angela Gadsden-Wright, Principal, agadsden-wright@duvalcharter.org
Duval Charter School at Baymeadows (Grades K-8)
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
1-866-KIDS-USA
904.638.7947
www.baymeadowscharter.org
Special Information: The Duval Charter School at Baymeadows will provide students with the necessary tools and skills needed to develop superior levels of achievement. We strive for academic, social and physical excellence by providing a quality and challenging curriculum. We promote positive moral and social values, foster an atmosphere of self-discipline in a safe learning environment, and maximize individual productivity to meet the needs of a changing global society.
Contact: Teresa Brown, Principal, tbrown@duvalcharter.org
Global Outreach Charter Academy School
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9570 Regency Square Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904.551.7104
www.gocacademy.org
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, Program Director and Tangia Anderson, Principal, andersont1@duvalschools.org
Middle
KIPP Impact Middle School (Grades 5-8)
1440 McDuff Avenue North
Jacksonville, FL 32254
904.683.6643
www.kippjax.org
Special Information: KIPP Impact Middle School is filling its newest class of 5th graders for the 2011-2012 school year. Only students presently in the 4th grade in 2011 are eligible to apply. KIPP Impact features an extended school day (7:20 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), with Saturday school twice per month, and 2-3 extra weeks of school during the summer.
Contact: Principal Robert Hawke, 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
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: Ms. Sharolyn Price, 904.573.0880
Somerset Academy Middle - Eagle Campus
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8985 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.854.0990
www.somersetjax.com
Special Information: Our mission is to promote a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self-directed, life-long learners in a safe and nurturing environment.
Contact: Please call 854.0990.
Waverly Academy
6680 103rd Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904.206.7836
www.waverlyacademy.org
Special Information: Waverly Academy is a small learning community for girls in grades 6 through 8. At Waverly, we believe that empowering a girl changes the world. This belief is the driving force behind our commitment to empowering young women to be leaders in their communities through a challenging academic program focused on collaboration, integration, and real-world problem solving. Our college preparatory curriculum is centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Middle/High
River City Science Academy (Grades 6-11)
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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 Duval County charter school to receive an "A" grade for two consecutive years. RCSA met Florida Department of Education criteria to make AYP in all subgroups of students. RCSA is fully accredited as a quality school by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, and the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. RCSA will serve 6th through 11th grades in the 2011-2012 school year.
Contact: Dogan Tozoglu or Michelle Teears, mteears@rivercityscience.org
High
Duval Charter High School at Baymeadows (Grades 9, Grade 10 will be added in 2011-12)
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904.638.7947
Special Information: Duval Charter High School at Baymeadows (DCHS) will serve students in grades 9-12 in the district. DCHS will empower families and support students to meet and exceed rigorous academic standards, to promote lifelong learning skills, and to advance our belief that parental involvement and partnership in education is critical to student success.
Contact: Teresa Brown, Principal, tbrown@duvalcharter.org
Murray Hill High School (Grades 9-12)
929 McDuff Avenue South, #101
Jacksonville, Florida 32205
904.866.4516
Special Information: Murray Hill High School 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: Ernest Woodard, Principal
Lone Star High School
8050-1 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904.725.5998
Special Information: Lone Star High School 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: Randy Hudspeth, principal; Deborah Rife, Assistant Principal; or Julie Shutters, Enrollment Specialist
Pathways Academy
101 West State Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
904.633.8125
www.pathwaysacademy.net
Tours: Call for an appointment
Special Information: Pathways Academy is a Duval County charter high school operated by Florida State College at Jacksonville committed to providing academic, career and character development instruction for students who have dropped out of school or who are at risk of dropping out.
Contact: Erica Trent, Director, etrent@fscj.edu
SIATech High School
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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. 1588284
www.siatech.org
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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