Team Duval News

Guide - Completing the parent laptop/hotspot agreement form

Aug. 13, 2020 - The instructions below are for parents who enrolled in Duval Homeroom and indicated they needed to borrow a district-issued laptop and/or hotspot.

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“Team Up for Health” video series shows how Team Duval can work together to slow COVID-19 spread

Aug. 12, 2020 – Doing daily health screenings with your children, keeping them home if they are sick, and practicing how to wear a facial covering are just a few ways Team Duval families can work together to improve health and safety when schools reopen on Thursday, Aug. 20.

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Coming Soon – technology pick up information

Aug. 11, 2020 – When parents registered their children for Duval HomeRoom, they were asked whether they needed a laptop and/or hot spot. Later this week, those families who said they needed a device, will receive a phone call from both the district and their schools with directions on how to receive the technology.

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First day of school is Aug. 20: Know the answers to these three questions

Aug. 10, 2020 – The first day of school is approaching fast! Before we know it, Thursday, Aug. 20 will be here. Take some of the stress out of day one by knowing the answers to the questions below.

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School meals - What you need to know for this year

Aug. 6, 2020 – What’s new this year with school meals? Some things are the exactly the same. This includes the fact that breakfast is free for all students, and that at the majority of our schools, lunch is also free.

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Riding a school bus this year? Don't forget to register

Aug. 6, 2020 - Will your child need school bus transportation this year? If your child is attending school at the physical location and you want them to ride the bus, you will need to sign into Focus and register them to ride this bus.

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Teacher’s union, school district announce employee COVID-19 benefits

Aug. 4, 2020 – An agreement between Duval Teachers United (DTU), Duval County Public Schools, and five other employee representative groups will give teachers and other district employees a new COVID-19 related health benefit and will improve the district’s responsiveness to potential COVID-19 cases in schools.

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Late applications for Duval Homeroom now available in Focus

July 31, 2020 - A late Duval Homeroom registration form will be available on Monday, Aug. 3. Parents and guardians will find the registration form in their Focus account. The form will confirm the request is late and that placement will be based on seat availability.

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How to Register for Duval HomeRoom Step-by-Step

July 29, 2020 - Reminder - Deadline for Duval HomeRoom registration is Friday, July 31. This guide can help assist families in completing the process.

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First day of school extended to Aug. 20; Duval HomeRoom registration extended to July 31

July 23, 2020 - The Duval County School Board approved moving the first day of school to Aug. 20. Delaying the school start date provides the district with additional time to prepare buildings and classrooms to mitigate against spread of COVID-19 and for teachers to prepare for the learning options available to students.

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Check out July commencement ceremony schedule, live stream info, and guest and safety information

July 19, 2020 - Congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduates! View commencement ceremony schedule, live stream links, and guest and safety information at www.duvalschools.org/julygraduations.

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Results from 2019 student health, safety survey provide key to addressing concerns

July 9, 2020 - The percentage of high school and middle school students who reported being sexually active has declined by double digits over the last 10 years. This positive data point was among several health behavior trends – both positive and negative – that were captured in the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) administered by the school district and the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval).

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Class of 2020 highlights -- Recognizing amazing graduates

May 26, 2020 (Updated July 6, 2020) - One earned an associates degree in her junior year, and worked as a preschool teacher during her senior year. Another is a college-bound student who has earned more than $100,000 in scholarships. Still another is a student who overcame personal tragedy with the loss of both parents to power his way through school and is working toward becoming a merchant seamen.

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Back-to-school plan coming soon

July 6, 2020 - Florida Commissioner of Education issues emergency order that delays release of Duval back-to-school plan.

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Four recent graduates honored for 13 years of perfect attendance

June 29, 2020 - Team Duval News caught up with the four high-achievers to learn the story behind their 13 years of perfect commitment.

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