Utilization of Magnet Schools
The school district strives to have the utilization of all schools between 85% and 105% of their current capacity. The 2011-2012 Utilization of each magnet school helps determine the number of new magnet openings a school may offer for the 2012-2013 magnet lottery.
Gifted And Academically Talented
The Gifted and Academically Talented Program offers students an enriched academic learning experience. Classes include more in-depth application of skills through special projects and hands-on experiences. Those interested in the gifted program must be staffed gifted. Gifted activities are incorporated into academic programs. Program continuity is available to gifted and academically talented middle schools
2555 Gilmore Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
904.381.7495
www.duvalschools.org/centralriverside
Tours: Every Friday at 8:30 a.m. beginning January 13-February 24
Lead Teacher Contact: Wanda H. Johnson, 864.1056, johnsonw2@duvalschools.org
315 South 10th Street
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
904.247.5942
www.duvalschools.org/jbe
Tours: January 31, February 14 and 21. All tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and are on Tuesdays
Open House: Thursday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.
Special Information: Our program offers instructional delivery systems specifically designed for the gifted and/or advanced student who demonstrates a need for an academically challenging and rigorous program. Primary entry point is kindergarten with 72 seats. Limited openings for grades 1-5 in two categories: Gifted-based on psychological testing; Academically Talented. Extended Day available mornings and afternoons.
Lead Teacher Contact: Pam Farrell, 247.5942 ext. 102, farrellp@duvalschools.org
1951 West 15th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.630.6870
www.duvalschools.org/rvdaniels
Tours: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m., January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16, 23
Open House: Thursday, February 2, at 6:00 p.m.
Special Information: Gifted instruction on-site, student-led TV production team – “WEAGLE” news, New Generation technology, African Dance, Rainforest Alliance global conservation curriculum, award-winning specialty gardens, Sunshine Math (Math Superstars) enrichment, student-led Green School initiatives. Extended Day before and after school with special interest programs – including Math Club, Science Club, Art Club, Sign Language Club, Sports and Games Club, and Creative Writing Club. Tutoring is also offered through Extended Day. Kindergarten is recommended entry point.
Lead Teacher Contact: Susan Burns, burnss1@duvalschools.org
1925 West 13th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.630.6860
www.duvalschools.org/susietolbert
Tours: The following Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. are available by appointment only (Please call the school office to schedule an appointment): January 18, February 1 and 15. Regular tours are available at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, January 23; Monday, February 6; and Monday, February 13. One evening tour is available at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 26.
Please note: Additional parking is available in the bus loading area at the rear of the school.
Special Information: Our program is designed to nurture and stimulate the academic strengths and talents of all children while meeting the unique learning needs of the gifted child through a wide range of cross-curricular activities that develop individual potential. Tolbert is a Rainforest Alliance School. We offer a variety of opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills in activities such as Robotics Club, Newspaper/Yearbook, Student Council, Elementary National Honor Society, Safety Patrol, and the Susie E. Tolbert Environmental Ambassadors Program. We offer "Buddy Days" for your child to spend a day as a 'student' during Magnet Tour season on Thursday, January 26 and Monday, February 6. Spaces are available and must be scheduled with the school office at least one week in advance so that we can select a ‘buddy’ for your child and allow teachers time to plan for their visit.
Lead Teacher Contact: Angelete Deason, deasona@duvalschools.org.
Accelerated Academy Of Learning
The Accelerated Academy of Learning theme enhances academic growth through challenging and stimulating learning experiences and by identifying and building on the individual strengths of each child. A variety of teaching techniques are used to foster a love of learning and independent thinking. The program follows the philosophy of the Accelerated Schools Project which treats all students as gifted.
600 Baisden Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
904.698.8750
www.duvalschools.org/sanmateo
Tours: January 12, 19, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Special Information: Students receive a solid foundation in the basic subject areas through high-quality teaching strategies usually reserved for the intellectually talented. This philosophy does not believe learning should go faster, instead the "inquiry method" is taught to help students solve problems on their own or in teams. Teachers take students from their current academic level and move them forward in the standards-based curriculum taken from the research-based Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (www.fldoe.org) and the National Center on Education and the Economy (www.ncee.org). We offer Extended Day before and after school; registration required. Primary point of entry is kindergarten; limited openings 1st – 5th grades.
Lead Teacher Contacts: Michelle Mikell, mikellk@duvalschools.org and Linda Zeiler, zeilerl@duvalschools.org
Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences is a theory recognizing that there are various forms of intelligences and students are able to learn in a way that's best for each of them. Children learn and express what is learned through eight different intelligences: Verbal/Linguistic (word smart), Musical/Rhythmic(music smart), Logical/Mathematical (number smart), Visual/Spatial (art smart), Bodily/Kinesthetic (body smart), Naturalist (nature smart), Intrapersonal (self smart), and Interpersonal (people smart). Teachers present the curricula in a way that supports each child's individual learning style.
8233 Nevada Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32220
904.693.7500
www.duvalschools.org/tjefferson
Tours: Every Thursday afternoon in January and February. Tour hours are Noon - 1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House: Thursday, January 26, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Special Information: We offer Green Team, Peer Mediation, WTJE News Crew, Chorus and Student Council.
Lead Teacher Contact: Sharday Williams, 904.693.7500 ext. 220
5805 St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
904.739.5260
www.duvalschools.org/sanjose
Tours: February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Open House: January 26 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and noon – 1:00 p.m. and February 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Special Information: Extended Day available before and after school; Cathedral Arts Project's visual arts and violin; Dual Language Spanish Program for K-4.
Lead Teacher Contact: Judy Bullard, 739.5260 ext. 216, bullardj2@duvalschools.org