Gifted and Academically Talented Medical Arts
The Medical Arts program offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum infusing the medical theme into the core curriculum. Students are enrolled in advanced and/or gifted classes in addition to the medical elective course. Opportunities for hands-on learning experiences, guest speakers, and academically-related field trips enhance student understanding of the broad field of the medical arts.
1701 North Davis Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.630.6800
www.duvalschools.org/darnellcookman
Tours: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 8:45 a.m. and January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 12:30 p.m.
Open House: Gifted Open House on January 12 at 6:30 p.m., Academically Talented Open House on January 19 at 6:30 p.m., High School Open House on January 26 at 6:30 p.m., All Programs Open House on Saturday, February 6 at 10 a.m.
Lead Teacher Contacts: Tabbatha Morris, morrist1@duvalschools.org, Louis Betancourt, betancourl@duvalschools.org, and Angela TenBroeck, tenbroecka@duvalschools.org
College Preparatory
The College Preparatory program prepares students for tomorrow by offering challenging academics and creative learning experiences, by promoting individual growth in a cooperative environment, and by fostering a commitment to school and community. Advanced and gifted classes in the core academic subjects prepare students to excel in a rigorous high school program of study. Students gain a holistic experience through participation in a variety of extracurricular academic and athletic activities.
1840 West 9th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.630.6640
www.duvalschools.org/jwjohnson
www.jwjpta.org
Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., beginning January 12 through February 25 (with the exception of February 9 and 11 due to FCAT Writes)
Open House: Academically Talented Open House, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Gifted Open House on January 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Special Information: Principal or designee signature is given after a tour or open house. Primary point of entry is 6th grade. Spaces for 7th and 8th grade depend on attrition. Students not "staffed" as gifted may apply for the Academically Talented program. Students may only apply for one program. Before and after school "Enrichment" program is available. This is a fee-based extended day program. TEAM UP available after school.
Lead Teacher Contact: Stephanie Taylor, sapps2@duvalchools.org, 630.6640 ext. 190 and Melanie Toole boylem@duvalschools.org, 630.6640 ext. 167
Gifted and Academically Talented Leadership Development
The College Preparatory and Leadership Development program challenges students academically through a rigorous program of study designed to help prepare tomorrow's leaders to be competitive in the ever-changing global community. Students will be scheduled in gifted or advanced core classes. In addition to the core course offerings, an emphasis is placed on leadership development through grade-specific leadership electives. The culmination of each student's middle school experience is participation in the 8th grade leadership symposium.
1819 Thacker Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
904.346.5650
www.duvalschools.org/landon
A Dreams Begin Here School
"Teaching Tomorrow's Leaders Today"
Tours: January 14 at Noon and 6 p.m., January 21 at Noon, January 28 at 6 p.m., February 4 and 18 at Noon and 6 p.m. and February 25 at Noon
Lead Teacher Contact: Andrew Lorentz, lorentza@duvalschools.org, Kristie Putnal, putnalk@duvalschools.org and John Manias, maniasj@duvalschools.org