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Featuring Northern St. Johns County Schools Brought to you by The CreekLine and Ponte Vedra NewsLine • (904) 886-4919 • www.FloridaNewsLine.com St. Johns County School District 2017-18 DIRECTORY education . . . is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world — Nelson Mandela

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Featuring Northern St. Johns County SchoolsBrought to you by The CreekLine and Ponte Vedra NewsLine • (904) 886-4919 • www.FloridaNewsLine.com

St. Johns County School District 2017-18 DIRECTORY

education. . . is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world — Nelson Mandela

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The St. Johns County School Directory is a free publication distributed via bulk mail to all addresses in Zip Codes 32259, 32081, 32082 and selected routes in 32092 and 32095. Submission of articles and photographs are received by mail or email, although email to [email protected] is preferred. The writers’ opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Florida NewsLine. Advertising Rates are available by request

Florida NewsLine is not responsible for advertisement content or accuracy of information provided by its advertisers. Nor does Florida NewsLine endorse any of the products or services included in this publication. Florida NewsLine reserves the right to refuse advertisement or copy from any advertiser. All rights are reserved and no portion of this publication may be copied without the express written consent of the publisher. ©2017.

Editor Martie [email protected]

Creative Director Lisa [email protected]

O� ice Manager Melissa [email protected]

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On behalf of the St. Johns County School District, it is an honor to serve your children and families. Our mission and vision put students first and we are dedicated to their success. Through the dedication and caring nature of teachers, sta� , and administrators, our students are able to realize achievement in academics, sports and extracurricular activities. The St. Johns County School District has once again retained its designation as a high-performing school district by the Florida Department of Education. We are proud of this distinction and we remain focused on making sure that all students are equipped with 21st century skills to garner success in an ever-expanding society.

As we experience unprecedented growth in St. Johns County, the importance of maintaining a quality educational environment has remained a priority. Thanks to the support of local voters, the half-cent sales surtax referendum was passed in 2015, and this has helped us to further our e� orts to accommodate the rapid student growth each year. These funds are helping us to enhance and expand the educational experience of our students by providing funding for new school construction, school expansions, critical maintenance projects, technology upgrades, and safety and security improvements.

We are excited to have Picolata Crossing Elementary School open this year and look forward to the two new K-8 facili-ties opening for the 2018 – 2019 school year to serve students in the northern parts of the county. Schools provide a sense of community for students, parents, business partners, and stakeholders — all of whom work together to make our schools great.

As you read this publication you will see several new principal appointments at various schools. I have the utmost confidence in this skilled and talented group of leaders and know that they will serve our district and your children well.

The mission of the St. Johns County School District is to inspire good character and passion for lifelong learning in all students, creating educated and caring contributors to the world. In 1998, the St. Johns County School District, along with area businesses, youth organizations and civic groups, selected the national character education program of Character Counts! as a countywide initiative to instill positive character traits in our young people. Today, the initiative is continuing to influence the lives of students through intentional teaching and modeling the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. We are also committed to producing events, both large and small, to recognize and celebrate our students of great character.

We cannot do what we do without the support of parents like you, who further the exceptional learning and strong support that takes place in the classroom. We sincerely appreciate your involvement and participation in our schools and with our students. I encourage you to continue to be present, look to the future and love your children with all your heart, and I promise to do the same.

Sincerely,

Tim ForsonSuperintendent of Schools

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St. Johns County School Board 2017-2018

District 1 Beverly Slough

[email protected]

District 2 Tommy Allen, Chair

tommy.allen@stjohns. k12.fl.us

District 3 Bill Mignon, Vice Chair bill.mignon@stjohns.

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District 4Kelly Barrera

kelly.barrera@stjohns. k12.fl.us

District 5 Patrick Canan

patrick.canan@stjohns. k12.fl.us

The SJCSB has earned the designation of Master Board.

School Board meetings - second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. in the auditorium at 40 Orange Street.

Workshops - first and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. as needed in the Super-intendent’s Conference Room at 40 Orange Street.

Tim Forson, Superintendent of SchoolsBrennan Asplen, Deputy Superintendent for Academic & Student Services (904) 547-7522Cathy Mittelstadt, Deputy Superintendent for Operations, (904) 547-7670Dawn Sapp, Associate Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction (904) 547-7772Scott L. Sherman, Associate Superintendent Accountability and Intervention Services

Dear St. Johns County Parents, Teachers and Students:

Cathy Hutchins, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources (904) 547-7600Kyle Dresback, Associate Superintendent for Student Support ServicesMichael Degutis, Chief Financial O�icer (904) 547-7651Bruce Patrou, Chief Information O�icer (904) 547-3920

We at Florida NewsLine, publisher of The CreekLine and Ponte Vedra NewsLine community newspapers, are pleased to continue our annual tradition of publishing the St. Johns County School Directory with this edition for the 2017 – 2018 school year. We hope you find the informa-tion it contains valuable.

Inside, you will find important details for each school in the areas served by The CreekLine (NW St. Johns County) and Ponte Vedra NewsLine (NE St. Johns County), including contact information as well as some fun historical tidbits.

Also included is information about the school dis-trict as a whole, including a listing of the school board members, a map of the northern St. Johns County Schools, guidance on how to enroll your child in school and varsity football schedules for the area high schools.

This directory is made possible through the assistance of St. Johns County School District Director of Communications Christina Langston and her sta� and through the generosity of our valued sponsors whose advertisements appear in this issue. Without them, this directory would not exist and we encourage you to visit and patronize their businesses.

Finally, thank you, our readers, for your continued support of The CreekLine and Ponte Vedra News-Line as well as our other monthly and quarterly publications. For more than 17 years, you have welcomed us into your home and we are proud to be a part of our special community.

Best wishes from all of us at Florida NewsLine for a productive and fun school year.

Florida NewsLine teamMartie Thompson, Editor

Lisa Felegy, Creative Director

Linda Gay, Advertising Sales

Heather Seay, Advertising Sales

Melissa Cooper, O�ice Manager

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Cunningham Creek Elementary School Grades K–5

PrincipalEdie Jarrell

1205 Roberts RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7860 F (904) 547-7854

www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1995Mascot: Cardinal

The Cunningham Creek school colors are red, white and blue and the mascot is the cardinal. The school is about 80,000 sq. ft. on roughly 37 acres.

Cunningham Creek is the home for Exceptional Student Education programs in NW St. Johns County, providing services in all exceptional areas including Pre-K Varying Exceptionalities, Special Needs, Speech and Language services, Life Skills ESE services, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Primary ESE, Intermediate ESE, Cochlear Implant ESE, Inclusion ESE and Gifted education.

Photo Credit: Michael Clark, Webmaster, St. Johns County School District

Cunningham Creek is also home to Little Cardinal’s Nest, pre-school pro-gram. Students participate in a weekly computer lab, music & movement lessons, Science Lab activities and age-appropriate assemblies.

The school’s Vision Statement is “Cunningham Creek Elementary School will evolve and build capacity as a high-achieving Learning Community with a focus on learning for all Cunningham Creek Elementary stakeholders with a commitment to 180 days growth for each and every child that we serve.”

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Durbin Creek Elementary School Grades K–5

PrincipalAngela Fuller

4100 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-3880F (904) 547-3885

www-dce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2003Mascot: Explorers

Durbin Creek Elementary School, home of the Explorers, displays planet Earth as their school logo. The school’s history goes back to the opening of Fruit Cove School in 2001; Durbin Creek was at that time part of the K-8th grade student body. Opening enrollment of the elementary school in 2003 was approximately 700 students, which was already at capacity, so fifth graders stayed at Fruit Cove Middle School for that first year.

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The school is 95,863 sq. ft. situated on 22 acres and consists of four build-ings that are H-shaped. The buildings, known as “houses” feature a large central area surrounded by classrooms, restrooms, a kitchen and a common area.

The school’s mission statement is “Making positive contributions to society by expanding minds to explore our expanding world.”

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Hickory Creek Elementary School Grades K-5

235 Hickory Creek Trail St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7450F (904) 547-7455

www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2005Mascot: Hawks

PrincipalDr. Joy Reichenberg

Hickory Creek Elementary is the “Home of the Hawks.” In spring 2011, only six years after opening, the school had an eight-classroom expansion of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. in a “house” configuration similar to the school’s existing H design.

Hickory Creek shares a larger campus with Switzerland Point Middle School and the two schools collaborate academically and socially throughout the school year.

Photo Credit: Michael Clark, Webmaster, St. Johns County School District

By identifying the way individual students learn, teachers prioritize academic rigor in an exciting atmosphere that emphasizes creativity and growth, and places children at the center of their learning experience.

The mission of Hickory Creek Elementary School is to inspire in all students a passion for learning and for achieving their maximum social and aca-demic potential.

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Julington Creek Elementary School Grades K-5

PrincipalJeanette Murphy

2316 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7980F (904) 547-7985

www-jce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1972Mascot: Jaguars

Opening on September 8, 1972, the school was first known as Julington Creek School and served grades one through eight. The building sat on 10 acres and was an open design with no permanent walls between classrooms. Six years later a multi-purpose room was added. During the 1970s, kindergarten and ninth grade were added. When Allen D. Nease High School opened in 1980, Julington Creek sent its seventh, eighth and ninth graders to Nease and the school became a K-6. During 1982-1983 each pod became a sepa-rate grade area and permanent walls were added. Once Switzerland Point Middle School was opened in 1991, the sixth graders moved there making Julington Creek School its present K-5 elementary. In 2008-2009, Julington Creek Elementary was expanded to host 1,000 permanent student stations in the “house” design as well as new administration and kitchen/dining areas.

The school has a Safety Leader program that promotes student leadership, as well as a morning news show. There are numerous clubs that include Jump rope club, band, chorus, art, drama and karate.

The mission of Julington Creek Elementary is to enhance the development of the total child with a lifelong love of learning and that they may become a contributing member of society and display an eagerness to learn by participating in an academically challenging environment for students, sta� , parents, and community.

Photo Credit: Michael Clark, Webmaster, St. Johns County School District

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Mill Creek Elementary School Grades K-5

3750 International Golf Pkwy.St. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-3720F (904) 547-3730

www-mce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1991Mascot: Mustangs

PrincipalAmanda Riedl

The original Mill Creek School was erected in 1879. The first bus to serve the area was a Model-T driven by E.E. Fisher with Thelma Pacetti helping on an occasion. Mrs. Pacetti, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 105, began teaching at Mill Creek in 1926. She retired in 1975 after 46 years of service. The fourth building was erected in 1928 containing

Photo Credit: Michael Clark, Webmaster, St. Johns County School District

Photo credit: Leonard’s Studios

six classrooms, an auditorium, principal’s o� ice and an outside water fountain. Children brought sandwiches and ate them in a classroom where a big pot of soup was prepared daily. In the 1930s the children raised some of the vegetables for the soup in a garden outside. Electric-ity came to Mill Creek in 1948.

The current building was opened for the 1991-1992 school year and a 10-classroom wing was added in 2000. For the 2011-2012 school year, the school opened a two-story, 16-classroom addition behind the main building.

Mill Creek's family heritage stretched through many generations. As the little country school, many of our parents and grandparents were also students at Mill Creek.

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Ocean Palms Elementary School Grades K-5

PrincipalJessica Richardson

355 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082P (904) 547-3760F (904) 547-3775

www-ope.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1996Mascot: Otters

Ocean Palms Elementary opened with the vision shared by area students, parents and the teachers which was “Our focus is the child, diversity is the strength and as-sessment is the cornerstone to both learning and teaching.” Part of that vision is now the school’s mission statement which says it all, “Our focus is on the child.”

Ocean Palms, the home of the “Otters,” opened with Michael Parrish as its first principal with approximately 600 students. He stayed until his retirement in 2011 and

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became legendary for knowing every child by name and something specific about them. Parrish, the founder of this unique learning community had a strategic focus on the "whole child," a decentralized structure and tremendous parental support that continues today.

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Palencia Elementary School Grades K-5

PrincipalAllen Anderson

355 Palencia Village DriveSt. Augustine, FL 32095P (904) 547-4010F (904) 547-4015

www-pes.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2012Mascot: Pirates

Palencia Elementary has been constructed to Green Building Standards and includes many unique qualities. This school also features many state-of-the-art technology resources, including digital textbooks which students access using iPad tablets.

Home to the “Palencia Pirates,” the school’s mission is to build relationships with the community and local businesses, as we strive to develop educa-tional programs that are environmentally conscious, aligned with district curricula, equitable and enriching for both students and faculty, yet inspiring creativity and driven by data.

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Core values at Palencia Elementary School are Respect, Confidence, Creativ-ity and Passion, Leadership, Laughter and Enjoyment.

Palencia Elementary’s Vision Statement is: “We provide a welcoming envi-ronment that nurtures leadership-building, fosters a caring, inclusive setting, and creates joyful passion for life-long learning while combining the best of traditional instruction with contemporary technology.”

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Picolata Crossing Elementary School Grades K-5

Principal Jud Strickland

Picolata Crossing Elementary2675 Pacetti RoadSt. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-4161

www-pce-stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2017Mascot: Pumas

Picolata Crossing Elementary will open for the 2017-2018 school year. With 871 student stations, the school will contain approximately 110,000 square feet and 43 classrooms. Movable walls will open to create flexible-sized classroom spaces and extend learning areas for collaboration opportunities. This school will also feature state-of-the-art technology and core facilities that include a media center, cafetorium, playgrounds and physical education fields. It is two stories and being built to Green Building Standards on an 18.5-acre site.

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PV/PV - Rawlings Elementary School Grades K-5

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Elementary (K-2 grades) and Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary (3-5 grades) merged into one school in 2008. Both campuses are located on 40 acres of land in the northeast pocket of St. Johns County. It is knows as “the school by the sea with an orange grove.”

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www-pvmkr.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: PV/PV: 1958Marjorie K. Rawlings: 1992Mascot: Sea Turtles

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Timberlin Creek Elementary School Grades K-5

PrincipalLinda Edel

555 Pine Tree LaneSt. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-7400F (904) 547-7405

www-tce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2005Mascot: Eagles

Timberlin Creek Elementary School is “Home to the Eagles” and its mission statement is, “We are a community, together creating excellence using tools of the information age to inspire personal growth, creative thinking, and exemplary character.”

Timberlin Creek is a state-of-the-art school located in a rural setting in NW

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Wards Creek Elementary School Grades K-5

PrincipalBethany Mitidieri

6555 S.R. 16St. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-8730F (904) 547-8735

www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2007Mascot: Warriors

Wards Creek Elementary is situated in a long-time rural area of St. Johns County; the plot of land that would become Wards Creek was originally a field surrounded by farms. Then, as the population exploded in the early 2000s, another school was needed to relieve Mill Creek Elementary. The Wards were a local family that had been in the area for generations and lived along a creek near the school. The students then chose "Warriors" as the school mascot with black and gold as the school colors. The school is built around an architectural concept of four "houses" surrounded by a common areas. In 2010 an additional wing was completed.

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Before registering your child, please read our Residency and Guardianship Policy on the St. Johns County School District website, www.stjohns.k12.fl.us.All students must register at their home-zoned school. The school district 2014-2015 Attendance Zones Locator, located on the St. Johns County School District website, www.stjohns.k12.fl.us, will identify the correct school.Age requirements for children to begin school:Kindergarten: A child must be five years old on or before September 1.First Grade: A child must be six years old on or before September 1 and satisfy one of the following: a) Previous enroll-ment and attendance in Florida public school; b) Satisfactory completion of kindergarten requirements in a non-public school; or c) Previous attendance in an out-of-state school in which the

student was admitted on the basis of age requirements established by the state of residency.Records necessary include:Immunizations: Up to date immunizations recorded on a Florida HRS 680 certificate; mandatory for kindergarten enrollment, students transferring into our school district may be granted 30 daysProof of Age: Birth CertificateSchool Physical Examination: Required for first time enrollment in a Florida school; health examination within the 12 month period prior to initial entrance, students previously enrolled in a school may be granted 30 daysProof of Residence: Three proofs of residence as related in the Residency and Guardianship Policy, such as home-stead exemption, a mortgage statement, property tax record, three months’ current electric bills, driver’s license with cur-

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rent address, vehicle registration with current address, rental/lease agreement with all occupants listed on the lease, copy of deed, voter’s registration. Social Security Number: Providing this information is optionalAcademic Records: Although we will request the records from the previous school, placement may be expedited if you have the most recent report card, or uno� icial transcripts or grades. Most recent test scores are mandatory prior to registration for Honors or Dual Enroll-ment classes.For additional information regarding immunizations, please call:St. Johns County Health Department1955 U.S. One SouthSt. Augustine, Florida 32086904-825-5055

Wards Creek sponsors Odyssey of the Mind, in which student groups work together to creatively solve problems that appeal to a wide range of interests; some are technical in nature, while others are artistic or performance-oriented.

The vision at Wards Creek is to provide an exceptional educational environ-ment in which we guide each child to reach their full potential for a global future.

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Liberty Pines Academy Grades K–8

PrincipalTraci Hemmingway

10901 Russell Sampson Rd.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7900F (904) 547-7905

www-lpa.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2008Mascot: Wolves

Liberty Pines Academy houses grades K-8 and is located in a suburban area in NW St. Johns County. The school is designed to provide both traditional and non-traditional settings. Classroom areas accommodate groupings of multi-age students using teaching teams, as well as more traditional same-subject groupings. Movable walls opening to a common work area will allow for flexible-sized spaces in the "house" design concept. The facility also includes

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The Mission of Liberty Pines Academy is “All children are: respectful, responsi-ble, and ready to learn. We share responsibility for all children, we are respon-sible to one another, and we are responsible to our parents and community.”

SJC facts:School Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at

the School Board Administration Building at 40 Orange Street, unless otherwise posted.

Workshops are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Tuesday of the

month as needed.

The St. Johns County School Board has earned the designation of Master Board.

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Patriot Oaks Academy Grades K–8

PrincipalAllison Olson

475 Longleaf ParkwaySt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-4050

www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2014Mascot: Chargers

Patriot Oaks Academy, home of the Chargers, is one of two of the district’s newest K-8 schools. Classroom areas include groupings of multi-age students using teaching teams as well as more traditional same-grade groupings. Movable walls opening between classroom pairs will enhance cooperative learning while common areas will allow for flexible uses in this updated “house” design concept. This design will enable teachers and para-

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Valley Ridge Academy Grades K–8

PrincipalSandra McMandon

105 Greenleaf Dr.Ponte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-4090

www-vra.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2014Mascot: Hawks

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Valley Ridge Academy, home of the Hawks, is one of two of the district’s new-est K-8 schools. Classroom areas include groupings of multi-age students using teaching teams as well as more traditional same-grade groupings. Movable walls opening between classroom pairs will enhance cooperative learning while common areas will allow for flexible uses in this updated

“house” design concept. This design will enable teachers to work coopera-tively to facilitate learning for students. Valley Ridge includes state-of-the-art technology and is built to Green Building Standards.

Valley Ridge Academy is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design, and Math) school.

Readiness for College – 41 percent of St. Johns County graduates ready in all four areas tested (math, reading, writing and science) compared to state average of 21 percentSAT – 1600, above state average of 1418 and national average of 1484ACT – 22.9, above both state average of 19.9 and national average of 20.8AP Exams – 64.1 percent received college credit, above state average of 50.8 percentGraduation Rate – 91.2 percent based on the federal graduation rate compared to the state average of 80.7 percentDropout Rate – 0.68 percent, less than state average of 1.78 percent2017 National Merit Semifinalists – 17 seniors placed in top 1 percent on the PSAT

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St. Johns County School District provides instruction that is:• Based on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, the Florida Standards and best instructional practice• O�ered with high expectations which leads to higher performance as stated in the Core Values of the Strategic Plan• Supported by professional development with an emphasis on reading, writing and critical thinking across all content areas• Di�erentiated to meet individual student needs• Implemented and supported by technology at all levels PreK-12• Provided through standard and advanced programs including Programs of Choice, Dual Enrollment and/or the Johns Virtual Instruction• Reinforced through Academic Recovery Labs, tutorial opportunities, summer learning camps and other academic-supported activities• Supplemented through Head Start in 14 classrooms at four elementary schools; Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) in 45 class rooms at 14 elementary schools and FCTC; Pre-school Exceptional Student Education in 36 classrooms at 13 elementary schools• Supported by Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs o�ered at six elementary schools, one K-8, three middle schools and three high schools• Broadened by Community Education which o�ers fee-based, non-credit evening classes for adult learners

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Fruit Cove Middle School Grades 6–8

PrincipalKelly Jacobson

3180 Race Track Rd.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7880F (904) 547-7885

www-fcs.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2001Mascot: Flyers

Fruit Cove Middle School opened in 2001 originally as Fruit Cove School, a K-8 school serving the growing northwest part of the county. The Flyers was chosen as the mascot due to the area’s strong military presence. Fruit Cove would later become a middle school the following year.

Extracurricular activities include sports: basketball, volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, football, and clubs: Art, Cooking, Drama, Fellowship of

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Christian Athletes, Fruit Cove Cares, History Fair Club, National Junior Honor Society, Pilots, Student Council and Gaming.

The school’s Mission Statement is: “Fruit Cove Middle School will inspire in all students a passion for lifelong learning, creating educated and caring contributors to the world.”

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Alice B. Landrum Middle School Grades 6–8

PrincipalRyan Player

230 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082P (904) 547-8410F (904) 547-8415

www-lms.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1991Mascot: Lions

Landrum Middle School was established in 1991 to help with the grow-ing needs of the increasing population in Ponte Vedra Beach. The school is named after Alice B. Landrum or “Miss Alice” as she was a� ectionately known. She married Ponte Vedra’s first deputy sheri� , Roy, in 1927. “Miss Alice” spent her time and financial resources serving others in the commu-nity and was instrumental in obtaining 40 acres of land for the area’s first school, Ponte Vedra/Palm Valley Elementary.

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Extracurricular activities at the school include sports: cross country, bas-ketball, volleyball and clubs: IMPACT, Yoga, Drama Group, LMS Choir, Best Buddies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The vision of Landrum Middle School states, "The students at Landrum Middle School will, with the help of all stakeholders, become creative, contributing citizens in the world of tomorrow."

Career Academies20 High School Career Academies – http://academies.stjohns.k12.fl.usBartram Trail High School:The VyStar Academy of Business and Finance – an academic and internship program for students exploring career opportunities within financial service and entrepreneurshipThe Design Academy – a rigorous and relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program focusing on one of three concentrations: Interior Design, Fashion Design or Architectural DesignThe Information Technology Academy – a coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards, content includes computer application skills, computer hardware, software applications, web applications, web page design, systems support and network conceptsCreekside High School:Academy of Engineering and Environmental Sciences – a STEM program focusing on two strands: Engineering and Environmental ScienceAcademy of Emerging Technology – a program that focuses on two strands: Digital Media Technology or CybersecurityAllen D. Nease High School:The Stellar Academy of Engineering – a STEM program that o� ers students a broad base of knowledge, skills and experience in drafting and design technologyCommunications Academy – o� ers one of two career-themed paths: TV Production or Digital DesignSt. Johns County Academy of Hospitality and Tourism – The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism has partnered with the North Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, and local companies including Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and Sysco, to give students the professional skills and real-world experience they will need to find success in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.Ponte Vedra High School:Academy of Biotechnology and Medical Research – a STEM program focusing on the use of living organisms to solve problems or make useful products from biological systemsAcademy of International Business and Marketing – a program o� ering two strands: Business which focuses on hands-on training in an integrated academic and business curriculum or Marketing which focuses on the foundations of marketing management and functionsAcademy of Information Technology – a program providing relevant technical knowledge and skills, content includes computer application skills, computer hardware, software applications, web applications, systems support programming and network concepts

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Pacetti Bay Middle School Grades 6–8

PrincipalJay Willets

245 Meadowlark LaneSt. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-8760F (904) 547-8765

www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2007Mascot: Wildcats

Pacetti Bay Middle School, home of the Wildcats, was opened in 2007 to the growing community of World Golf Village. Pacetti Bay is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and IB World School. The IB Middle Years Programme is inclusive of all 1,060 students at the school.

The school’s mission statement asserts that "Pacetti Bay Middle School exists to inspire within its students a passion for lifelong learning and a commit-

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ment to personal integrity and academic excellence. Students will aspire to be critical thinkers, internationally minded, and responsible global citizens who display a balanced sense of social responsibility for their local com-munity and the world at large."

The school observes: We are Wildcats. This is how we ROAR: Respect, On Time and prepared, Active learners, Responsible and safe.

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Switzerland Point Middle School Grades 6–8

PrincipalKirstie Gabaldon

777 Greenbriar RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-8650F (904) 547-8645

www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1991Mascot: Raiders

Switzerland Point Middle School, home of the Raiders, was opened in 1991 alongside Alice B. Landrum Middle to accommodate the growth of the northern portions of the county. It is named after the geographical location of Switzerland Point along the St. Johns River.

Switzerland Point Middle School has been o� icially selected to participate in the Florida Middle School IT Career Academy Technical Assistance Demon-stration Project.

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Laurie Zentz, SJCSD Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016, has been chosen as one of five finalists to compete for the 2017 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.

The school’s Mission Statement is: “Switzerland Point Middle School strives to empower all students with a passion and a curiosity for learning as well as empathy for others. Each student’s strengths, talents, and creative abilities will be recognized and nurtured.”

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SJC fact:There are 3,357 gifted students and 6,629 students with disabilities who have learning or intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavioral or autism spectrum disorders, speech/language or sensory impairments and developmental delays.

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Bartram Trail High School Grades 9–12

PrincipalChris Phelps

7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-8340F (904) 547-8359

www-bths.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2000Mascot: Bears

Bartram Trail High School, home of the Bears, was named after the William Bartram Scenic Highway and Bartram Trail exploration route in northern St. Johns County. The school o� ers several academies including the Design Academy featuring archi-tectural design, interior design and fashion design, the VyStar Academy of Business and Finance and the Air Force JROTC.

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The school's courtyard features a V-shaped sculpture standing for “Victory” that was unveiled on September 11, 2002 to commemorate 9/11. The sculpture was constructed using one of only 73 pieces of donated material from the World Trade Center debris and is believed to be the only piece in a high school nationwide and the only piece in Florida.

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Creekside High School Grades 9–12

PrincipalSteve McCormick

100 Knights LaneSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7300F (904) 547- 7305

www-cshs.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2008Mascot: Knights

Creekside High School, home of the Knights, was named after the various creeks that grace the landscape of NW St. Johns County. The school features two academies, the Academy of Emerging Technology and the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning.

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Creekside is home of the Knights and the school colors are red and black.

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Allen D. Nease High School Grades 9–12

PrincipalLisa Kunze

10550 Ray Rd.Ponte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-8300P (904) 547-8305

www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 1980Mascot: Panthers

Allen D. Nease High School, home of the Panthers, is named after Allen Nease, a pioneer in Florida's reforestation e� orts and donor of the land on which the school was built. The school first opened as a junior/senior high school, but as the growth in NW St. Johns County rose, the school eliminated its junior high sector. The school has several programs of choice includ-ing International Baccalaureate, the Communications Academy, The Stellar Academy of Engineering, the St. Johns County Academy of Hospitality and Tourism and the Naval JROTC.

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Student life at Nease is diverse, with more than 80 student clubs and organi-zations from which to choose.

The mission of Allen D. Nease High School is to provide an excellent, high quality education for a rapidly growing and geographically diverse student population for the northern end of St. Johns County.

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Ponte Vedra High School Grades 9–12

PrincipalDr. Fred Oberkehr

460 Davis Park RoadPonte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-7350 F (904) 547-7355

www-pvhs.stjohns.k12.fl.usYear Opened: 2008Mascot: Sharks

Ponte Vedra High School, home of the Sharks, has a campus that sits on a 78-acre site within the Nocatee community west of the Intracoastal Waterway. The school is home to the Academy of Biotechnology and Medical Research and the Academy of International Business and Marketing. The school is com-prised of three connected two-story building clusters with an open courtyard in the center.

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The purpose of Ponte Vedra High School is to "Prepare students today for life tomorrow through academics, discipline and character development." Every decision, be it for curricular improvements or student enhancement, is crafted intentionally to equip students for their next step. Whether the step is starting post-secondary study, entering the workforce or serving in the Armed Forces our students have utilized the lessons learned at Ponte Vedra High to be productive contributors to our local community and community at large.

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2017-2018 Northern St. Johns County High Schools' Football Schedules

8/18 7 p.m. Menendez8/25 7 p.m. Winter Springs9/1 7 p.m. @Ridgeview9/8 7 p.m. @Paxon9/15 7 p.m. Episcopal9/22 7 p.m. @Nease9/29 7 p.m. @Bartram Trail10/13 7 p.m. @Buchholz10/20 7 p.m. Fleming Island10/27 7:30 p.m. Oakleaf11/3 7 p.m. Ponte Vedra

8/18 7 p.m. @Yulee8/25 7 p.m. Ponte Vedra9/1 7 p.m. Orange Park9/8 7 p.m. Bishop Kenny9/15 7 p.m. @Ed White9/22 7 p.m. Creekside9/29 7 p.m. @Matanzas10/13 7 p.m. @Middleburg10/20 7 p.m. St. Augustine10/27 7 p.m. Englewood11/3 7 p.m. @Bartram Trail

8/26 7:30 p.m. @Cartersville, GA9/1 7 p.m. @Daytona Beach Mainland9/8 7 p.m. Clay9/15 7:30 p.m. Oakleaf9/22 7 p.m. @St. Augustine9/29 7 p.m. Creekside10/13 7 p.m. @Fleming Island10/20 7 p.m. Cocoa10/27 7:30 p.m. @Buchholz11/3 7 p.m. Nease

8/18 7 p.m. Fletcher: Kicko� Classic8/25 7 p.m. @Nease9/1 7 p.m. @Palatka9/8 7 p.m. St. Augustine9/15 7 p.m. @Westside9/22 7 p.m. @Menendez9/29 7 p.m. Bishop Kenny10/13 7 p.m. Parker10/20 7:30 p.m. @Trinity Christian10/27 7:30 p.m. @Bolles11/3 7 p.m. @Creekside

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