Acceleration Programs

Acceleration Programs allow highly motivated students the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. The AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education), Advanced Placement (AP) Honors, Early College and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs are intended to serve students who reside within the attendance area of each school but may serve other students from outside the attendance area on a space available basis. Acceleration Programs located at Robert E. Lee, Mandarin, Paxon School for Advanced Studies and Stanton are also magnet programs. The magnet lottery is not used for admission to the acceleration programs.

Transportation is not provided to the non-magnet Acceleration Programs. However, students accepted into the AICE, IB or Early College at William M. Raines and Jean Ribault may access available magnet transportation on a space available basis.

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (AICE)

The AICE program is an internationally recognized, rigorous, pre-university curriculum and examination system for highly motivated, academically oriented high school students. Sponsored by the University of Cambridge International Examinations, AICE offers a flexible, broad-based, two year curriculum for upperclassmen. The Pre-AICE course of study is prescribed specifically for freshman and sophomore students. The Cambridge AICE Diploma Program encourages and develops the skills of independent research and investigation, the use of initiative and creativity and the application of skills and knowledge. All students applying to this program must meet the eligibility criteria.

Duncan Fletcher High #223
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700 Seagate Avenue, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
904.247.5905 www.duvalschools.org/fhs
Program Coordinator: Wyne Karnath, karnathw@duvalschools.org

Forrest High #241
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5530 Firestone Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244
904.573.1170 www.duvalschools.org/forrest
Program Coordinator: Amber Krisciunas, krisciunaa@duvalschools.org

Mandarin High #260
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4831 Greenfield Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
904.260.3911 www.duvalschools.org/mhs
Program Coordinator: Lisa Graham, grahaml4@duvalschools.org

Reference Mandarin High School #260, AICE listed under Magnet High Schools www.magnetprograms.com

William M. Raines High #165
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3663 Raines Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209
904.924.3049 www.duvalschools.org/wmrh
Tour: February 17 at 5:00 p.m.
District-Wide Tour: January 27th from 9 am to 10 am, 11am to 12pm , and 1pm to 2 pm.
Open House: February 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Program Coordinator: Torra Talbott, talbottt@duvalschools.org

ADVANCED PLACEMENT HONORS

The AP Honors Program challenges students to display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines. AP courses are taught at a level equal to that of comparable college freshman courses. Each course is concluded by a comprehensive exam created by the College Board. Students who enroll in an Advanced Placement course are required to take the AP examination. Postsecondary credit for an AP course may be awarded to students who score a minimum of a 3 on a 5-point scale on the corresponding AP exam. AP Honors Programs must offer, and students must complete, a minimum of nine AP courses.

Atlantic Coast High #268
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9735 R.G. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
904. 538-0825 ext. 115 www.duvalschools.org/AAA/Home
Program Coordinator: Kimberly Rubin , rubink@duvalschools.org

Baldwin Middle/High #38
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291 Mill Street West, Baldwin, FL 32234
904.266.1200 www.duvalschools.org/bmsh
Program Coordinator: Thomas Smith, smitht3@duvalschools.org

First Coast High #265
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590 Duval Station Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
904.757.0080 www.duvalschools.org/fch
Program Coordinator: Mary Buchanan, buchananm3@duvalschools.org

Andrew Jackson High #35
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3816 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
904.630.6950 www.duvalschools.org/ajhs
Program Coordinator: Edwin Turner, turnere1@duvalschools.org

EARLY COLLEGE

Early College is a small learning community (school within a school) that blends high school and college courses to provide a rigorous yet supportive program to help students earn a high school diploma and tuition free credit toward a post-secondary degree. In grades 11 and 12, Early College students are enrolled full time at Florida State College at Jacksonville. The Early College Program provides students greater access to higher education and promotes student achievement at the high school and post secondary level.

Englewood High #90
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4412 Barnes Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.739.5212 www.duvalschools.org/ehs
Program Coordinator: Justin Weindorf, weindorfj@duvalschools.org

Robert E. Lee #33
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1200 McDuff Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL 32208
904.381.3930 www.duvalschools.org/lee
Program Coordinator: Jaime Dusinberre, dusinberrej@duvalschoolsorg, Michelle Crossley-Taylor, crossley-m@duvalschools.org

Reference Robert E. Lee High School #33, International Baccalaureate listed under Magnet High Schools www.magnetprograms.com

Jean Ribault High #96
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3701 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208
904.924.3092 www.duvalschools.org/rhs
Program Coordinator: Vivian Bradford, bradfordv@duvalschools.org

Sandalwood High #237
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2759 John Prom Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
904.646.5100 www.duvalschools.org/sandalwood
Program Coordinator: Margaret Haines , hainesm@duvalschools.org

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

IB is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university course of study for highly motivated students. The IB Program's challenging curriculum is designed to promote intellectual and personal development. The emphasis of analysis and application of skills prepares IB students for success in higher education and employment. The aim of the programme is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. All students applying to this program must meet the eligibility criteria.

Terry Parker High #86
7301 Parker School Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211
904.720.1650 www.duvalschools.org/tphs
Program Coordinators: Leslie Sarjeant, sarjeantl@duvalschools.org and Christy Thacker, bergstromc@duvalschools.org

Paxon School for Advanced Studies #75
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3239 Norman E. Thagard Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32254
904.693.7583 www.duvalschools.org/psas
Program Coordinator: Alina de Beche, debechea@duvalschools.org

Reference Paxon School for Advanced Studies #75, listed International Baccalaureate under Magnet High Schools www.magnetprograms.com

Jean Ribault High #96
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3701 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208
904.924.3092 www.duvalschools.org/rhs
Program Coordinator: Kelley Ranch, ranchk3@duvalschools.org

Stanton College Preparatory #153
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1149 West 13th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209
904.630.6760 www.stantoncollegeprep.org
Program Coordinator: Matthew Hemphill, 630.6760, ext.113, hemphilld@duvalschools.org

Reference Stanton College Preparatory #153, International Baccalaureate under Magnet High Schools www.magnetprograms.com

Edward H. White High #248
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1700 Old Middleburg Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210
904.693.7620 www.duvalschools.org/edwhite
Program Coordinator: Jordan Schemmel, schemmelj@duvalschools.org

Samuel W. Wolfson High #224
7000 Powers Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32217
904.739.5265 www.duvalschools.org/wolfson
Program Coordinator: Soraya Lakatos, lakatoss@duvalschools.org