The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides a rigorous inquiry-based curriculum. An international person is a communicator, risk taker, knowledgeable, critical thinker, an inquirer, well-balanced, reflective, principled, open-minded and caring. Students are taught essential elements through the themes: "Who we are;" "Where we are in place and time;" "How we express ourselves;" "How the world works;" "How we organize ourselves;" and "Sharing the planet." The IB PYP program at our authorized and candidate schools helps students gain both an understanding and appreciation for people and cultures around the world.
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.
1535 Milnor Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
904.630.6570
www.duvalschools.org/rlbrown
An Inspirations Magnet School
An IB World School since September 2008
Tours: January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. only
Special Information Richard L. Brown Elementary School is the only Primary Years Program (PYP) at this time in Duval County authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The IB program is a child-centered, inquiry-based method of teaching that follows not only state and local requirements, but also includes international requirements for the arts, world language and technology.
Lead Teacher Contact: Violet Allenson Kane, 630.6570 ext. 265, Kanev@duvalschools.org
3101 Justina Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32277
904.745.4909
www.duvalschools.org/justina
*A Dreams Begin Here Magnet School*
An International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate School
Tours: Every Wednesday in January, noon. - 1:00 pm. Additional tours by appointment
Open House: Thursday, January 12 at 1:00 p.m. and February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Special Information: The IB program is a child-centered, inquiry-based method of teaching that follows not only state and local requirements, but also includes international requirements for the arts, world language and technology. Justina Road is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that (these schools) believe are important for their students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme (DP).
Lead Teacher Contact: Antionette Chatmon, 745.4909 ext. 104, chatmona@duvalschools.org
9430 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32208
904.924.3031
www.duvalschools.org/henrykite
*A Dreams Begin Here Magnet School*
An International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate School
Tours: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., starting January 31 and ending February 23.
Special Information: Through a wide range of cross-curricular IB curriculum lessons/activities students are encouraged to become internationally minded lifelong learners. We are also a Rainforest Alliance School, which offers curricula and resources to help students understand how rainforests contribute to our collective well-being. In addition to our rigorous curriculum, we offer a variety of opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills in activities such as Art Club, Spanish Club, Safety Patrol, and the IB Ambassadors Program. Extended Day is also available in the AM and PM. Henry F. Kite is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that (these schools) believe are important for their students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme (DP).
Lead Teacher Contact: Jennifer Boettger, 924.3031 ext. 2104, boettgerj@duvalschools.org and Victoria Young, 924.3031 ext. 2101, matzenv@duvalschools.org
6725 Hema Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.924.3020
www.duvalschools.org/rpayne
A Dreams Begin Here Magnet School
An International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate School
Tours: Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February, noon - 2:00 p.m.
Open House: Thursday, February 2, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Special Information: Offers Mandarin Chinese world language, computers in every classroom equipped with SMART board technology, mobile computer lab, media center with Wi-Fi accessibility to service up to 25 or more students at one given time, and TEAM UP with special interest programs. Students receive program continuity to an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and tiered continuity to James Weldon Johnson, Darnell-Cookman, Julia Landon and Kirby-Smith. Rufus Payne is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that (these schools) believe are important for their students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme (DP).
Lead Teacher Contacts: Patrece Davis, davisp2@duvalschools.org and Anora Simon, simona2@duvalschools.org
2250 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.346.5640
www.duvalschools.org/springpark
*Dreams Begin Here: A Next Generation Magnet School*
An International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate School
Tours: Tuesdays, January 10 - February 21, from 11:00 a.m. - noon.
Open House: Thursday, February 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Special Information: Safety Patrols, Student Government, Math Club, participation in District Spelling Bee, Extended Day, (morning and afternoon), Science Club, Annual Arts Night, Family Field Trip Nights, Media Center equipped with Wi-Fi, Interactive Handheld Whiteboards for every classroom, eRespond “clickers” for classroom use, Spanish Instruction, Parent Involvement Center, SES after-school tutoring (for those who qualify). Spring Park is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that (these schools) believe are important for their students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme (DP).
Lead Teacher Contact: Amy Alexander, 346.5640 ext. 103, alexandera1@duvalschools.org and Raechel Myatt, 346.5640 ext. 118, myattr@duvalschools.org