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    PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)

    FOR DISTRICT OFFICES

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that school districts implement mitigating strategies to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Effective immediately the following guidelines below are in effect for all District Offices until further notice.

    Visitors who have recently traveled out of the continental United States, have traveled on a cruise ship with in the last 14 days, or have a fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath, should NOT enter any DCPS building.

     

    SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES

    District and School-Based Staff are practicing Social Distancing as Recommended by the CDC

    • District Offices are closed to visitors until further notice.  Visitors should call or email for: 

     General Questions - DCPS Operator - 904-390-2000

    Technology/Laptop Distribution Questions - 904-348-5200

    Enrollment and School Choice Option Questions - 904-390-2999 or email, school_choice@duvalschools.org 

     

    The ON TIME application window for Magnet and Special Transfer applications is now closed.  Late Applications will be available online April 15, 2020.

      

    Click here to see our School Choice Application Guide

    For additional assistance contact The Office of School Choice via email, school_choice@duvalschools.org.

     

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    Magnet Schools of America Certified Magnet School

    Douglas Anderson SoTA, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School and Pine Forest Elementary School of the Arts Become Nationally Certified Magnet Schools

    As 2019 Nationally Certified Magnet Schools, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School and Pine Forest Elementary School of the Arts have met the Magnet School Standards of Excellence and upheld the five founding pillars of magnet schools: diversity; innovative curriculum and professional development; academic excellence; high quality instructional systems; and family and community partnerships. 

     

     

    Duval County Public Schools is pleased to share with you our School Choice website. This site is designed to give families an overview of the many types of school choices that are available to children in Duval County. Here you will find information about specific programs including: neighborhood schools, magnet schools, special transfer option schools, charter schools, and virtual schools. 

    Our goal is to provide services and assistance that will afford students educational opportunities that best meets their needs. No matter the type of school you are looking for...YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE!
  • 20202 School Choice Reference Guide
  • Parent Resource Center 
    4037 Boulevard Center Drive
    Suite 100 (1st Floor)
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
     
    Phone:
    904.390.2082
     
    Fax:
    904.390.2070
     
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  • Duval County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information (and other protected classes included in the district’s Non-Discrimination Policy) in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act.