DCPS

Dropout Prevention Programs

2014-2015



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OVERAGE PROGRAMS

Bridge to Success Academy Middle and High School
The Bridge to Success Program addresses all of the barriers to graduation through a comprehensive approach. By
leveraging national, state, and local partners, Duval County Public Schools has developed a program that will provide
individualized support to help students graduate on time and be ready to fulfill college and career goals.
Rigorous face-to-face instruction with a focus on ACT/SAT preparation
Student advocates and mentors
Positive behavior supports and interventions
Support for attendance
Parent involvement activities
Structured after-school programs, including extracurricular activities, career exploration and internship
opportunities
Wraparound services include: Im A Star Foundation, Bridge of Northeast Florida, and Communities in Schools
Middle Schools
The central hub is located at James Weldon Johnson
Academic & Career Training Center, with 3 satellite
sites located at:

Arlington
Matthew Gilbert
Northwestern

High Schools
The central hub is located at the Bridge of NE Florida, with 7
satellite sites located at:
Westside
Jackson
Raines
A. Phillip Randolph
Ribault
Ed. White
Wolfson

Contact Information:
Aleya Prier, Principal
wilcoxa@duvalschools.org
630-6640


Contact Information:
Vince Foster, Principal Designee
fosterv@duvalschools.org
520-7640


SUPPORT SERVICES

Foster Care:
Foster Care liaisons advocate for students by serving the link between Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF), Family Support Services of Northeast Florida (FSSNF), and Community
Management Organization (SMO). The foster care liaisons work to remove barriers for children who are under the
supervision of the court, DCF and FSSNF so they may receive the same education opportunities as other children.
The districts contact information:
Regina Smith
Smithr9@duvalschools.org
390-2564
Trina Lovett
Lovettt1@duvalschools.org
390-2976
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Homeless:
The Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act authorizes direct services that enable homeless children,
including preschool-aged children and youth, to enroll, attend, and achieve success in school. Duval County Public
Schools' homeless education program is entitled H.E.P. The primary goal of H.E.P. is to ensure that barriers are reduced or
eliminated so that the students served in the program will enroll and attend school.
Goals
To identify children and youth who are homeless
To enroll homeless children in school
To provide intervention services to homeless students
To track homeless students
To provide awareness training to School Board staff, students, parents, and community agencies
Student Eligibility
Project Access serves homeless children and youth from birth to 21 years of age. This includes children who are eligible
for Head Start, Even Start, and preschool programs administered by the Local Education Agency (LEA).
The districts contact information:
Alfred Austin
Austina5@duvalschools.org
390-2537
Tricia Pough
pought@duvalschools.org
390-2528
Takiya Tillman
tillmant@duvalschools.org
390-2568

The Student Enrichment Program
The Student Enrichment Program (SEP) is the original program that Communities In Schools began in Jacksonville schools
more than 20 years ago. SEP places full and part-time Site Coordinators on school campuses throughout Duval County.
Site Coordinators work with principals, teachers and guidance counselors to stabilize students who are at risk of falling
behind or dropping out of school.
A Site Coordinator works individually with 100 to 150 students. These students are counseled individually and in group
sessions throughout the year enabling them to realize their goals and providing students with the life skills they need to
reach their goals. Home visits and parental involvement are essential parts of the program, and Site Coordinators also
connect students to needed community resources.
Elementary Schools
John E. Ford Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary

Middle Schools
Arlington Middle
Eugene Butler Middle
Matthew Gilbert Middle
Northwestern Middle
High Schools
Andrew Jackson High
A. Philip Randolph
Academies of Technology
Frank H. Peterson
Academies of Technology
Terry Parker High
Westside High
Raines High
Ribault High
Ed White High
Wolfson High
Alternative Centers
Bridge to Success Academy,
Middle and High

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Achievers For Life
Achievers For Life (AFL) is a dropout prevention initiative developed and funded by the United Way of Northeast Florida,
in partnership with Communities In Schools of Jacksonville (CIS) along with the Jewish Family and Community Services to
carry out the Achievers For Life strategy in Duval County. The mission of the Achiever for Life Program is to provide
support through mentors for at-risk middle school students exhibiting risk factors of school disengagement including low
GPAs, low FCAT scores and excessive absences.
AFL Schools
Arlington Middle
Ft. Caroline Middle
J.E.B. Stuart Middle
Jefferson Davis Middle
Matthew Gilbert Middle
Northwestern Middle
Ribault Middle
Stilwell Middle


City Year

City Year is a national nonprofit organization that is one of the largest programs in AmeriCorp, a federally funded network
of national service programs. City Year Corp members are college students or recent graduates who collaborate with
teachers, administrators and community group volunteers in under-performing schools to raise student achievement and
lower the dropout rate. These volunteers assist teachers in the classroom as well as work one-on-one and with small
groups of students, while mentoring and helping students to focus on their attendance, behavior and academics. City
Year sites for 2014-2015 include:

Middle School Sites
Eugene Butler Middle
Northwestern Middle
Matthew Gilbert Middle
Ribault Middle
High Schools
Andrew Jackson High
William E. Raines High
Ed. White High









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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Marine Science Center
Students are enrolled in the Marine Science program where they divide their days between academics and commercial
fishing in order to earn a performance-based diploma with a vocational component. The GED exit-option program offers
students the ability to graduate with a high school diploma as well as a vocational module in commercial fishing. Students
must be overage for their grade level, at least 16 years old, and attend the program for one school year. Prospective
students are first given a TABE test to assess likelihood of success in the program. The District Model for academics is
implemented with vocational training in commercial fishing. Students that dont obtain a passing score on their FCAT will
be awarded a GED, only. With the GED exit-option, students must pass the GED and FCAT tests, in order to receive their
performance-based diploma.

Contact Information:
Donald Nelson, Principal
nelsond@duvalschools.org
904-247-5973

Youth Development Program
Schools in the Department of Juvenile Justice Facilities
The Youth Development and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs are for students who are in need of protective
custody, assigned to a detention or commitment program, or placed in a probationary or adjudicated program. All
students are provided instruction to enable them to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for grade
progression/remediation and high school graduation. The educational program is based on the contractual agreements
between the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Education, and the Duval County School Board. All
students receive basic academic instruction preparing them for a high school diploma or the GED Exit Option.
Specific Student Eligibility Criteria
According to Florida Youth Services Program or Department of Juvenile Justice State Board of Education Administrative
Rule 6A-6.0528.1, participation in a program may be assigned. Assigned participation means that the school district,
courts, or other agencies require the placement. Students are in residence at these sites under the following
circumstances: neglect, court appointment, or voluntary participation.

Program Goals
To provide instruction that will prepare all students to demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary for
successful grade progression and high school graduation.
To provide a learning environment emphasizing personal growth, positive interpersonal skills development, and
responsibility for ones own behavior.
To provide strategies designed to individualize instruction for each student as prescribed by initial assessment.
To provide career awareness and improve employability skills.

Contact Information:
Edward Robinson, Principal
Robinsone2@duvalschools.org
(904) 630 6640

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Obtaining a GED
Students interested in earning their GED instead of a high school diploma begin by making an appointment with a Florida
State College of Jacksonville advisor at the district office. If a student is under the age of 18, he/she is required to have a
parents consent for the age waiver that must be signed by the Superintendent or district designee. Also, students under
the age of 18 may not have any class III or class IV referrals. Once the paperwork has been completed, the student then
collaborates directly with the FSCJ representative.
Contact Information:
Sharlene Chatham
FSCJ Pathways to College
Adult Education and High School Equivalency Advisor
(904) 633-5962 or (904) 390-2339
SChatham@FSCJ.edu