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Cunningham Creek Elementary(904) 547-7860 • (904) 287-3578Durbin Creek Elementary(904) 547-3880 • (904) 287-9352HIckory Creek Elementary(904) 547-7450 • (904) 287-1419Julington Creek Elementary(904) 547-7980 • (904) 287-2311Mill Creek Elementary(904) 547-3720 • (904) 940-3354Ocean Palms Elementary(904) 547-3760Palencia Elementary(904) 547-4010

St. Johns County School District 2016-17 DIRECTORY

PV/PV-Rawlings ElementaryPV/PV: (904) 547-3820 • (904) 285-6022Rawlings: (904) 547-8570 • (904) 273-4983Timberlin Creek Elementary(904) 547-7400 • (904) 287-6352Wards Creek Elementary(904) 547-8730Liberty Pines Academy(904) 547-7900Patriot Oaks Academy(904) 547-4050Valley Ridge Academy(904) 547-4090Fruit Cove Middle School(904) 547-7880 • (904) 287-2211

Alice B. Landrum Middle School(904) 547-8410 • (904) 285-9080Pacetti Bay Middle School(904) 547-8760Switzerland Point Middle School(904) 547-8650 • (904) 287-2626Bartram Trail High(904) 547-8340 • (904) 287-6767Creekside High School(904) 547-7300Nease High School(904) 547-8300 • (904) 824-7275Ponte Vedra High School(904) 547-7350

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We are fortunate in the St. Johns County School District to have a history of student success. We nurture and continue this success with an attitude of “children fi rst.” With the guidance of a dedicated and caring group of teachers, staff and administrators, our students walk along a recognized path of achievement. St. Johns County retains the designation as a high-performing school dis-

trict by the Florida Department of Education. We continue our work, confi dent that our 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, which allows our school district to help address the rapid growth of the county and surrounding areas. These funds will permit us to enhance 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.

Construction will begin soon on an elementary facility in the World Golf Village area. Two new K-8 facilities to serve students in the northern areas of the county are also being planned. We are pleased to be able to provide our students with permanent facilities in which to learn and grow. Schools, as we know, provide a sense of community for students, parents, business partners and stakeholders, all of whom work together to make our schools great.

I am proud of the efforts we have made to recruit the highest quality instruc-tional staff to support the great instruction and learning taking place in our county. Since February of 2016, our district has participated in more than 20 teacher recruitment events, with the goal of hiring those who focus on student growth and achievement as the number one priority. The growth and development of the individual child remains at the core of why we do what we do each and every day. I am blessed and honored to be part of such an amazing team.

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St. Johns County School Board 2016-2017

District 1Beverly Slough

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District 2Tommy Allen, Vice Chairtommy.allen@stjohns.

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District 3Bill Mignon


District 4Kelly Barrera


District 5Patrick Canan, Chair


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School Board meetings - second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium at 40 Orange Street.

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

Administration

Joseph G. Joyner, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchoolsBrennan Asplen, Deputy Superintendent for Academic ServicesTim Forson, Deputy Superintendent for OperationsCathy Hutchins, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources

Cathy Mittelstadt, Associate Superintendent for Student Support ServicesDawn Sapp, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and InstructionScott L. Sherman, Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention ServicesMichael Degutis, Chief Financial Offi cerBruce Patrou, Chief Information and Technology Offi cer

Each new school year brings new hopes and expectations. Th e fi rst day of school is a time for fresh starts, new friends and the fi rst glimpse at the wealth of new ideas and knowledge to be shared. While the summer break was fun, almost ev-eryone is glad to go back to school.

Th ose of us here at Florida NewsLine are happy to continue our annual tradi-tion of publishing the St. Johns County School District Directory with this edi-tion for the 2016-2017 school year. We hope you fi nd its information valuable.

Inside you’ll learn important details about the St. Johns County School Dis-trict and each school in the areas served by our newspapers Th e CreekLine and Ponte Vedra NewsLine, including guidance on how to enroll your child in school and the 2016-2017 school calendar.

Th e St. Johns County School District Directory also contains information we expect you will fi nd useful throughout the school year, such as important phone numbers and emails for schools and contact information of school board members. We’ve also included high school football schedules, school perfor-mance information, and a list of special programs and academies available to St. Johns County students.

Th is publication is made possible through the generous eff orts of St. Johns County School District’s Director of Community Relations Christina Langs-ton and her staff , especially Amy Borie, and through the generosity of the valued sponsors whose advertising messages appear in this issue. Without their sup-port, this directory would not exist. We encourage you to visit and patronize their businesses.

Th ank you for your continued reader-ship and support of Th e CreekLine, Pon-te Vedra NewsLine, St. Johns Business Monthly and our other publications. For 17 years you have welcomed us into your home and we remain proud to be a part of our very special community. We hope you have a fun and productive school year.

Warmest regards,Mark Pettus, PublisherMartie Th ompson, Editor

Dear St. Johns County Parents, Teachers and Students:


St. Johns County School Locations

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Grades 9–12Ê Bartram Trail HighË Creekside High SchoolÌ Nease High SchoolÍ Ponte Vedra High School

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(904) 547-7810Please be at the bus stop 5 minutes early for safety reasons. Buses will not make unscheduled stops.


Cunningham Creek Elementary School

PrincipalJud Strickland

Grades K–5

1205 Roberts RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7860 F (904) 547-7854www-ccs.stjohns.k12.fl .us

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Th e Cunningham Creek school colors are red, white and blue and the mascot is the cardinal. Th e 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, Autis-tic Spectrum Disorder, Primary ESE, Intermediate ESE, Co-chlear Implant ESE, Inclusion ESE and Gift ed education.

Cunningham Creek is also home to Little Cardinal’s Nest, pre-school program. Students participate in a weekly comput-er lab, music & movement les-sons, Science Lab activities and age-appropriate assemblies.Th e school’s Vision State-ment is “Cunningham Creek Elementary School will evolve and build capacity as a high-achieving Learning Commu-nity 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

PrincipalAngela Fuller

Grades K–5

4100 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-3880F (904) 547-3885www-dce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2003Mascot: Explorers

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Durbin Creek Elementary School, home of the Explorers, displays planet Earth as their school logo. Th e school’s his-tory 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 enroll-ment of the elementary school in 2003 was approximately 700 students, which was already at capacity, so fi ft h graders stayed at Fruit Cove Middle School for that fi rst year.

Th e school is 95,863 sq. ft . situated on 22 acres and consists of four buildings that are H-shaped. Th e buildings, known as “houses” feature a large central area surrounded by classrooms, restrooms, a kitchen and a common area. Th e school’s mission statement is “Making positive contribu-tions to society by expanding minds to explore our expand-ing world.”



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Hickory Creek Elementary School Grades K–5

235 Hickory Creek Trail St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7450F (904) 547-7455www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2005Mascot: Hawks

PrincipalBethany Groves

Hickory Creek Elementary is the “Home of the Hawks.” In spring 2011, only six years aft er opening, the school had an eight-classroom expansion of approximately 15,000 sq. ft . in a “house” confi guration similar to the school’s exist-

ing 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. By identifying the way indi-



vidual students learn, teach-ers prioritize academic rigor in an exciting atmosphere that emphasizes creativ-ity and growth, and places children at the center of their learning experience.Th e mission of Hickory

Creek Elementary School is to inspire in all students a passion for learning and for achieving their maximum social and academic poten-tial.

REPORT BULLYING!St. Johns County School District believes that all students and employees be afforded a setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind. In compliance with Florida Statute 1006.147 and School Board Rule 3.21, the school district has adopted a comprehensive policy prohibiting bullying and harassment.

Policy Prohibiting Bullying and/or HarassmentThe St. Johns County School District’s policy prohibiting bullying and harassment defi nes bullying as systematically and chronically infl icting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students.

Reporting Bullying and Harassment IncidentsIncidents of bullying or harassment can be reported as follows:*In person at the school*In writing*OnlineIf bullying is reported anonymously, please provide enough details for school staff to investigate.

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Julington Creek Elementary School

PrincipalAllison Olson

Grades K–5

2316 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7980F (904) 547-7985www-jce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1972Mascot: Jaguars

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Opening on September 8, 1972, the school was fi rst known as Julington Creek School and served grades one through eight. Th e 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 separate 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.Safety Leader program that promotes student leadership, as well as a morning news show. Th ere are numerous clubs that include Jump rope club, band, chorus, art, drama and karate.

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The St. Johns County student body represents 112 different countries speaking

76 different languages.

There are 2,709 gifted students and 4,448 disabled students who have learning or intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavioral or autism spectrum disorders,

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Mill Creek Elementary School Grades K–5

3750 International Golf Pkwy.St. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-3720F (904) 547-3730www-mce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1991Mascot: Mustangs

PrincipalAmanda Riedl

Th e original Mill Creek School was erected in 1879. Th e fi rst bus to serve the area was a Model-T driven by E.E. Fisher with Th elma Pacetti helping on an oc-

casion. Mrs. Pacetti, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 105, began teach-ing at Mill Creek in 1926. She retired in 1975 aft er 46 years of service. Th e fourth



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building was erected in 1928 containing six classrooms, an auditorium, principal’s offi ce 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 out-side. Electricity came to Mill Creek in 1948.Th e 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 be-hind 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.Mill Creek is home of the “Mustangs” and the school’s motto, "learning for all" is representative in the services and education provides that is not packaged in a one size fi ts all box.


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Ocean Palms Elementary School

PrincipalJessica Richardson

Grades K–5

355 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082P (904) 547-3760F (904) 547-3775www-ope.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1996Mascot: Otters

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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

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Palencia Elementary School

PrincipalAllen Anderson

Grades K–5

355 Palencia Village DriveSt. Augustine, FL 32095P (904) 547-4010F (904) 547-4015www-pes.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2012Mascot: Pirates

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Palencia Elementary has been constructed to Green Building Standards and includes many unique qualities. Th is school also features many state-of-the-art technology resources, including digital textbooks which students access using iPad tablets. Home to the “Palencia Pi-rates,” the school’s mission is to build relationships with the community and local busi-

nesses, as we strive to develop educational programs that are environmentally conscious, aligned with district curricula, equitable and enriching for both students and faculty, yet inspiring creativity and driven by data. Core values at Palencia El-ementary School are Respect, Confi dence, Creativity and Passion, Leadership, Laughter and Enjoyment.

Palencia Elementary’s Vision Statement is: “We provide a welcoming environment that nurtures leadership-building, fosters a caring, inclusive

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PV/PV - Rawlings Elementary School

PrincipalCatherine Van Housen

Grades K–5

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Elementary (K-2 grades) and Marjorie K. Rawlings Elemen-tary (3-5 grades) merged into one school in 2008. Both cam-puses 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.”Current programs off ered include full time Exceptional

Student Education (ESE), both resource and inclusion for students with Specifi c Learning Disabilities, Gift ed blended classrooms in grades second through fi ft h, Speech and Language Services and an Extended Day Enrichment Program. Th e school motto is READ, READ, READ!

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Year Opened: PV/PV: 1958Marjorie K. Rawlings: 1992Mascot: Sea Turtles



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Timberlin Creek Elementary School

PrincipalTraci Hemmingway

Grades K–5

555 Pine Tree LaneSt. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-7400F (904) 547-7405www-tce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2005Mascot: Eagles

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Timberlin Creek Elemen-tary School is “Home to the Eagles” and its mission statement is, “We are a com-munity, 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 St. Johns County. Th e school is built on a 39 acre plot of land and consists of an administration building, fi ve houses with eight classrooms in each,

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Wards Creek Elementary School

PrincipalEdie Jarrell

Grades K–5

6555 S.R. 16St. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-8730F (904) 547-8735www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2007Mascot: Warriors

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Wards Creek Elementary is situated in a long-time rural area of St. Johns County; the plot of land that would be-come Wards Creek was origi-

nally a fi eld surrounded by farms. Th en, as the population exploded in the early 2000s, another school was needed to relieve Mill Creek Elementary.

Th e Wards were a local family that had been in the area for generations and lived along a creek near the school. Th e stu-dents then chose "Warriors" as the school mascot with black and gold as the school colors. Th e school is built around an architectural concept of four "houses" surrounded by a common areas. In 2010 an ad-ditional wing was completed.Wards Creek sponsors Odys-

sey 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. Th e vision at Wards Creek is to provide an exceptional educational environment in which we guide each child to reach their full potential for a global future.



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Liberty Pines Academy

PrincipalJudith Thayer

Grades K–8

10901 Russell Sampson Rd.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7900F (904) 547-7905www-lpa.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2008Mascot: Wolves

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Liberty Pines Academy houses grades K-8 and is located in a suburban area in NW St. Johns County. Th e 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 open-ing to a common work area will

allow for fl exible-sized spaces in the "house" design con-cept. Th e facility also includes state-of-the-art instructional technology. Th e Mission of Liberty Pines Academy is “All children are: respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. We share re-sponsibility for all children, we are responsible to one another, and we are responsible to our parents and community.”

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Patriot Oaks Academy

PrincipalEmily Harrison

475 Longleaf ParkwaySt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-4050www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2014Mascot: Chargers

Grades K–8

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Grades K–8

105 Greenleaf Dr.Ponte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-4090www-vra.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2014Mascot: Hawks

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St. Johns County School District Instruction• Based on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, the

Florida Standards and best instructional practice• Offered with high expectations which leads to higher perfor-

mance 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

• Differentiated to meet individual student needs• Implemented and supported by technology at all levels K-12• Provided through standard and advanced programs includ-

ing Programs of Choice, Dual Enrollment and/or the St. Johns Virtual Instructional Program of required and elective classes

• Reinforced through Academic Recovery Labs, tutorial op-portunities, summer learning camps and other academic-support activities

• Supplemented through Head Start at four elementary schools, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) at 14 elementary schools and Pre-school Exceptional Student Education for at 13 elementary schools

• Supported by Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs offered at six elementary schools, one K-8, four middle schools, three high schools and two charter schools

• Broadened by Community Education which offers fee-based, non-credit evening classes for adult learners

Programs of ChoiceCareer Academies: 17 High School Career Academies —

academies.stjohns.k12.fl .us Acceleration Programs:• AICE - Advanced International Certifi cate of Education

(SAHS)• IB - International Baccalaureate Program (NHS, PMHS)• AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination (BTHS,

PMHS, NHS, SAHS)• AP - Advanced Placement Courses (All Schools)JROTC Programs:Air Force JROTC – BTHSArmy JROTC – SAHSNavy JROTC – NHS

2016 Outstanding School Principal of the Year: Kyle Dresback, Nease High School

2016 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year: Kirstie Gabaldon, Creekside High School


Fruit Cove Middle School

PrincipalLynn O’Connor

3180 Race Track Rd.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7880F (904) 547-7885www-fcs.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2001Mascot: Flyers

Grades 6–8

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Fruit Cove Middle School opened in 2001 originally as Fruit Cove School, a K-8 school serving the growing northwest part of the county. Th e 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, vol-leyball, cross country, cheer-leading, football, and clubs:

Art, Cooking, Drama, Fel-lowship of Christian Athletes, Fruit Cove Cares, History Fair Club, National Junior Honor Society, Pilots, Student Coun-cil and Gaming.Th e school’s Mission State-ment 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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Community SupportMore than 300 business partners support St. Johns County schools and 20,597 volunteers donated more than 298,559 hours during the 2014-2015 school year.

St. Johns County StaffThe school district is the largest employer in the county with 4,388 full and part-time employees.

• 2,428 Instructional Staff• 1,774 Support Staff• 109 School-Based Administrators• 77 District Administrators• 851 full-time teachers hold advanced degrees and 73 a re National Board Certifi ed.

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Alice B. Landrum Middle School

PrincipalRyan Player

230 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082P (904) 547-8410F (904) 547-8415www-lms.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1991Mascot: Lions

Grades 6–8

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Landrum Middle School was established in 1991 to help with the growing needs of the increasing population in Ponte Vedra Beach. Th e

school is named aft er Alice B. Landrum or “Miss Alice” as she was aff ectionately known. She married Ponte Vedra’s fi rst deputy sheriff , Roy, in


1927. “Miss Alice” spent her time and fi nancial resources serving others in the commu-nity and was instrumental in obtaining 40 acres of land for the area’s fi rst school, Ponte Vedra/Palm Valley Elemen-tary.Extracurricular activities at the school include sports: cross country, basketball, vol-

leyball and clubs: IMPACT, Yoga, Drama Group, LMS Choir, Best Buddies, Fellow-ship of Christian Athletes.Th e vision of Landrum Middle School states, "Th e students at Landrum Middle School will, with the help of all stakeholders, become cre-ative, contributing citizens in the world of tomorrow."

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St. Johns County Financial Facts• 3rd in state in percentage of budget spent on instruction

(2013-2014, most recent data available)• Operating Budget - $310 million• Annual Operating Fund Payroll - $237 million including salaries

and benefi ts• Capital Outlay Budget - $122 million• All Operating Income Sources – 53% local, 41% state and 6%

federal• Funding per Student - $6,921.90• Millage Rate – 7.228, the highest rate allowed by state law


Pacetti Bay Middle School

PrincipalJay Willets

245 Meadowlark LaneSt. Augustine, FL 32092P (904) 547-8760F (904) 547-8765www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2007Mascot: Wildcats

Grades 6–8

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Pacetti Bay Middle School, home of the Wildcats, was opened in 2007 to the grow-ing community of World Golf Village. Pacetti Bay is an authorized International Bac-calaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and IB World School. Th e IB Middle Years Programme is inclusive of all 1,060 students at the school. Th e school’s mission state-ment asserts that "Pacetti

Bay Middle School exists to inspire within its students a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to personal integrity and academic excel-lence. Students will aspire to be critical thinkers, interna-tionally minded, and responsi-ble global citizens who display a balanced sense of social responsibility for their local community and the world at

large." Th e school observes: We are Wildcats. Th is is how we ROAR: Respect, On Time and prepared, Active learners, Responsible and safe.

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2015 Golden School Awards -

35 schools for parent volunteer programs

SJC Schools18 Elementary Schools (K-5)

3 K-8 Schools 7 Middle Schools (6-8) 7 High Schools (9-12)

1 Alternative Center (6-12) 6 Charter Schools

3 Juvenile Justice Facilities

The St. Johns County School District is fully accredited as a quality school system by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), a division of AdvancED Accredita-tion. AdvancED Accreditation is the highest level of accredita-

tion that a school system can receive.


Switzerland Point Middle School

PrincipalLisa Kunze

777 Greenbriar RoadSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-8650F (904) 547-8645www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1991Mascot: Raiders

Grades 6–8

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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 aft er the geographical location of Switzerland Point along the St. Johns River.Switzerland Point Middle School has been offi cially


selected to participate in the Florida Middle School IT Career Academy Technical Assistance Demonstration Project.Laurie Zentz, SJCSD Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016, has been chosen as one of fi ve fi -nalists to compete for the 2017 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year

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Bartram Trail High School

PrincipalChris Phelps

7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy.St. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-8340F (904) 547-8359www-bths.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2000Mascot: Bears

Grades 9–12

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Bartram Trail High School, home of the Bears, was named aft er the William Bartram Scenic Highway and Bartram Trail exploration route in northern St. Johns County. Th e school off ers

several academies including the Design Academy featuring architectural design, interior design and fashion design, the VyStar Academy of Business and Finance and the Air Force

JROTC. Th e school's courtyard features a V-shaped sculpture standing for “Victory” that was unveiled on September 11, 2002 to commem-orate 9/11. Th e 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.


Creekside High School

PrincipalJ. Randy Johnson

100 Knights LaneSt. Johns, FL 32259P (904) 547-7300F (904) 547- 7305www-cshs.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2008Mascot: Knights

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Creekside High School, home of the Knights, was named aft er the various creeks that grace the landscape of NW St. Johns County. Th e school

features two academies, the Academy of Emerging Technology and the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning.

Grades 9–12



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Readiness for College (2014) –78.7% of St. Johns County graduates ready in all three areas tested (math, reading and writing) compared to state average of 62.4%

SAT (2015) – 1597, above state average of 1434 and national average of 1490ACT (2015) – 22.6, above both state average of 19.9 and national average of 21

AP Exams – 63.3% received college credit, above state average of 50.4%Graduation Rate (2014 – 2015) – 90.5% based on the federal graduation rate compared to state average of 77.8%

Dropout Rate – 0.7%, less than state average of 1.9%2016 National Merit Semifi nalists - 18 seniors placed in top 1% on the PSAT

Class of 2014 – 2015 Scholarships - more than $14 millionFlorida Bright Futures Scholar’s Fund - more than $9.8 million

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Allen D. Nease High School

PrincipalKyle Dresback

10550 Ray Rd.Ponte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-8300P (904) 547-8305www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 1980Mascot: Panthers

Grades 9–12

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Allen D. Nease High School, home of the Panthers, is named aft er Allen Nease, a pioneer in Florida's reforesta-tion eff orts and donor of the land on which the school was built. Th e school fi rst opened as a junior/senior high school, but as the growth in NW St.

ity and Tourism and the Naval JROTC. Student life at Nease is diverse, with more than 80 student clubs and organizations from which to choose.Th e mission of Allen D. Nease High School is to provide an excellent, high quality educa-

tion for a rapidly growing and geographically diverse student population for the northern end of St. Johns County.

Johns County rose, the school eliminated its junior high sector. Th e school has several programs of choice including International Baccalaureate, the Communications Acad-emy, Th e Stellar Academy of Engineering, the St. Johns County Academy of Hospital-


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Ponte Vedra High School

PrincipalSteve McCormick

460 Davis Park RoadPonte Vedra, FL 32081P (904) 547-7350 F (904) 547-7355www-pvhs.stjohns.k12.fl .us

Year Opened: 2008Mascot: Sharks

Ponte Vedra High School, home of the Sharks, has a campus that sits on a 78-acre site within the Nocatee com-munity west of the Intracoastal Waterway. Th e school is home to the Academy of Biotechnol-ogy and Medical Research and the Academy of International Business and Marketing. Th e school is comprised of three connected two-story building clusters with an open courtyard

in the center. Th e purpose of Ponte Vedra High School is to "Prepare stu-dents today for life tomorrow through academics, discipline and character development." Every decision, be it for cur-ricular improvements or stu-dent enhancement, is craft ed intentionally to equip students for their next step. Whether the step is starting post-secondary study, entering the workforce

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2015 Five Star School Awards - 15 schools for outstanding community involvement

2015 Silver School Awards - 15 schools for student volunteerism (secondary schools)

2015 Golden School Awards - 35 schools for parent volunteer programs

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2016 Winner – Nina Sizemore, Creekside High School


Interims Issued: September 12, 2016 Report Cards: October 24, 2016Interims Issued: November 16, 2016 Report Cards: January 20, 2017 (updated 5-9-16)Interims Issued: February 8, 2017 Report Cards: March 27, 2017Interims Issued: April 24, 2017 Report Cards: May 24, 2017 - Elementary only.

*ALL Schools will be dismissed 1 hour early on Dec 21, 2016 and May 24, 2017All Schools participate in a weekly early release on Wednesday: Elementary @1:50, Middle @1:00, High @ 2:45

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Optional Teacher Planning DayWednesday-Tuesday, August 3,4,5,8 and 9, 2016 Teacher Pre-Planning (Aug. 3 - Teacher Inservice Day)Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Students Report to Class (Regular School Hours -Full Day)*Monday, September 5, 2016 Labor Day- Student/Teacher HolidayFriday, October 14, 2016 First Quarter EndsMonday, October 17, 2016 Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday Friday, November 11, 2016 Veterans Day - Student/Teacher Holiday Wednesday - Friday, November 23-25, 2016 Thanksgiving Break - Student/Teacher Holiday Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Second Quarter/First Semester Ends (Wednesday, December 21*)Thursday-Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017 Winter Break - Student/Teacher HolidayWednesday, January 4, 2017 Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday Thursday, January 5, 2017 Classes Resume for Students/Second Semester BeginsMonday, January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Day - Student/Teacher Holiday Friday, February 17, 2017 Teacher Inservice Day - Student Holiday Monday, February 20, 2017 Presidents Day - Student/Teacher Holiday Monday - Friday, February 27 - March 10, 2017 FSA Writing (Grades 4-10)Friday, March 10, 2017 Third Quarter EndsMonday-Friday, March 13-17, 2017 Spring Break - Student/Teacher HolidayMonday, March 20, 2017 Teacher Planning Day-Student HolidayTuesday,March 21, 2017 Classes Resume for StudentsFriday, April 14, 2017 Student /Teacher Holiday Monday - Friday, March 27 - May 5, 2017 FSA Testing (Reading, Math & Science)Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Last Day for Students*Fourth Quarter EndsThursday, May 25, 2017 Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning DayFriday-Saturday, TBD Graduations (Schools/Locations TBD)

2016-2017 School Calendar


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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 fi ve 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 enrollment 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 certifi cate; man-datory for kindergarten enrollment, students transferring into our school district may be granted 30 days

Proof of Age: Birth Certifi cateSchool Physical Examination: Required for fi rst time enrollment in a Florida school; health ex-amination within the 12 month period prior to initial entrance, students previously enrolled in a school may be granted 30 days

Proof of Residence: Three proofs of residence as related in the Residency and Guardianship Policy, such as homestead exemption, a mort-gage statement, property tax record, three

How to enroll your child in school

months’ current electric bills, driver’s license with current 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 infor-mation is optional

Academic Records: Although we will request the records from the previous school, place-ment may be expedited if you have the most recent report card, or unoffi cial transcripts or grades. Most recent test scores are manda-tory prior to registration for Honors or Dual Enrollment classes.

For additional information regarding im-munizations, please call:

St. Johns County Health Department1955 U.S. One SouthSt. Augustine, Florida 32086904-825-5055

CREEKSIDE Varsity 8/26 7:00 p.m. Orange Park 9/2 7:00 p.m. Nease 9/9 7:00 p.m. @ St. Augustine 9/16 7:00 p.m. Providence9/23 7:00 p.m. @ Mandarin9/30 7:00 p.m. Bartram Trail 10/14 7:00 p.m. @ Fleming Island10/21 7:00 p.m. @ Oakleaf 10/28 7:00 p.m. Gainesville Buchholz11/4 7:00 p.m. @ Ponte Vedra

NEASE Varsity 8/19 7:00 p.m. Yulee 8/26 7:00 p.m. Ponte Vedra 9/2 7:00 p.m. @ Creekside 9/9 7:00 p.m. @ Menendez 9/16 7:00 p.m. White 9/23 7:00 p.m. Matanzas 10/7 7:00 p.m. @ West Nassau 10/14 7:00 p.m. Middleburg 10/21 7:00 p.m. @ St. Augustine 10/27 7:00 p.m. @ Englewood 11/4 7:00 p.m. Bartram Trail

BARTRAM TRAIL Varsity 8/26 7:00 p.m. @ Bishop Kenny9/2 7:00 p.m. Daytona Beach Mainland9/9 7:30 p.m. @ Ridgeview 9/16 7:00 p.m. Fleming Island 9/23 7:00 p.m. St. Augustine 9/30 7:00p.m. @ Creekside 10/7 7:00 p.m. Ponte Vedra 10/14 7:00 p.m Gainesville Buchholz10/28 7:00 p.m. @ Oakleaf 11/4 7:00 p.m. @ Nease

PONTE VEDRA Varsity 8/19 7:00 p.m. Arlington Country Day 8/26 7:00 p.m. @ Nease 9/2 7:00 p.m. Palatka9/9 7:00 p.m. Oakleaf 9/16 7:00 p.m. Wolfson 9/23 7:00 p.m. Menendez9/30 7:00 p.m. @ Westside 10/7 7:00 p.m. @ Bartram Trail 10/14 7:00 p.m. @ Bishop Kenny10/28 7:00 p.m. Terry Parker 11/4 7:00 p.m. Creekside


Parent Home Access CenterThe St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) offers parents a tool to monitor their child’s academic progress. The Home Access Center (HAC) is a web-based application that is part of the Student Information system, eSchoolPlus. The HAC portal is now available to registered parents and/or guardians.

The HAC portal provides parents and students with a daily summary page of student information including schedule and attendance, discipline information, class work, test scores, grades and course requests. It also allows students to view their own records in the system to help keep them informed and actively participating in their progress.

All schools in grades 3-12 will be participating in HAC starting this year (exceptions may apply to charter and DJJ schools). HAC access for kindergarten through second grade students is currently being piloted at several elementary schools.

Parents who had access to Parent Assistant in the past will be able to use the same Login and Password information to access the HAC portal. The previous parent tool, Parent Assistant, is no longer available. Parents who do not have access to a HAC account must fi rst visit their child’s school to complete an email verifi cation form and show a positive form of identifi cation. For many schools and parents, this can be accomplished during the upcoming Open House at their child’s school. Once parents have completed the email verifi cation form at their school, they can register for a HAC account online.

For additional information on the HAC portal access the district’s website at www.stjohns.k12.fl .us/hac.

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