2017 Fall Course Catalog
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2017 Fall Course Catalog Student Achievement Parenting & Advocacy Personal & Individual Growth Students have TEACHERS. Parents have...the PARENT ACADEMY! Visit www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy or call 904.390.2960 to verify and register. Dates, times and locations are accurate at time of publication; courses listed in this guide are subject to change. The Parent Academy of Duval County Public Schools is a family resource designed for parents, caregivers, and community members. 2017 Fall Schedule All Parent Academy courses are free of charge. Refreshments and childcare are provided at select courses. IS DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR YOU? Student Achievement Presented by: DCPS Staff Can your high school student take college credit courses? This course provides an understanding of dual ATTENDANCE MATTERS enrollment and its advantages in preparation for college. Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will provide parents with information on why attendance is important for student success. It will provide information on the consequences of students who are absent regularly. In addition, it will Date Location Time provide data and statistics to support the importance of regular school attendance. Tuesday Jean Ribault High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 10/10/17 3701 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 Thursday Portside MARC, 13936 Ascot Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32250 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday Florida State College of Jacksonville 12:00 - 09/21/17 11/09/17 South Campus, Building U Room 135a 1:00 p.m. Tuesday Joseph Finegan Elementary School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 11901 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 11/28/17 555 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Tuesday Andrew Jackson High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 12/12/17 3816 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 CUDDLES, QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS: PROMOTING PRESCHOOL LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SKILLS FINANCIAL AND ACADEMIC PLANNING: PREPARING FOR POST GRADUATION Presented by: DCPS Staff Presented by: DCPS and Mr. Messer Snuggling up with your preschooler to read and talk about a book is one of the best ways to grow a great Join parents and community members in learning about ways to prepare for post-graduation both reader. This session will include strategies to expand vocabulary, develop background knowledge and foster academically and financially. thinking skills during this special reading time with your child. Date Location Time Date Location Time Saturday Bethel Baptist Institutional Church 9:15 - Tuesday Abess Park Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 09/23/17 215 Bethel Baptist St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 11:45 a.m. 09/26/17 12731 Abess Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 Wednesday S.P. Livingston Elementary School 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY 11/08/17 1128 Barber Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will be an in-depth presentation regarding the athletic eligibility for middle school students to Thursday Oceanway Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. participate in sports at their school. 12/07/17 12555 Gillespie Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218 Date Location Time ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS: PARENT PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS Presented by: DCPS Staff Tuesday Oceanway Middle School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Come explore how mathematics instruction has changed and how students are being prepared to: 08/29/17 143 Oceanway Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218 understand how mathematics works, be able to work fluently with numbers, and become lifelong mathematicians. This course will expose you to math content your child will experience, and provide MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS tips on how to help them be successful. Presented by: DCPS Staff Explore Digits and Eureka Math curriculum along with I-Ready resources for the year. Get the latest Date Location Time information on curriculum updates and the impact the adjustment will have on the students along with the Tuesday Jacksonville Beach Elementary School 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. opportunity to experience the life of a student in a 6-8 mathematics course. 09/05/17 315 10th Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Tuesday Saint Clair Evans Academy 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 09/12/17 5443 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Monday Twin Lakes Academy 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Twin Lakes Academy Elementary 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 10/09/17 8050 Point Meadows Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256 10/10/17 8000 Point Meadows Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Monday Kirby Smith Middle School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday Don Brewer Elementary School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 11/06/17 2034 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 11/09/17 3385 Hartsfield Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 PRESCHOOL POWER! RAISING A SELF-RELIANT PRESCHOOLER Tuesday Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Presented by: DCPS Staff 12/12/17 8233 Nevada Street, Jacksonville, FL 32220 Young children who learn to be self-reliant are more successful in preschool and better prepared to take on challenges. This session will explore practical strategies and suggestions easily incorporated into a busy life. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Presented by: DCPS Staff Date Location Time This course will be an in-depth presentation regarding the athletic eligibility for high school students to Thursday Pinedale Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. participate in sports at their school. 09/21/17 4229 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Date Location Time Tuesday Spring Park Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 10/03/17 2250 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Wednesday Englewood High School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 08/23/17 4412 Barnes Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 Tuesday Ruth N. Upson Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 11/14/17 1090 Dancy Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 2 PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME Presented by: DCPS Staff Presented by: The Jacksonville Library and the Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) Are you looking for a fun way to boost your preschool child’s math and science skills? Young children are Read with your Baby! curious and eager learners. This course will discuss hands-on math and science activities for families around the house and in the neighborhood. Date Location Time Thursday The Center for Language and Culture (CLC) 11:00 a.m. - Date Location Time 09/21/17 on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 12:00 p.m. Tuesday Reynolds Lane Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7401 Old Kings Road S., Jacksonville, FL 32217 10/24/17 840 Reynolds Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32254 10/15/17 Tuesday Greenland Pines Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 11/28/17 5050 Greenland Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32258 11/16/17 Thursday Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 12/14/17 6736 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 12/14/17 PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS ON THE HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS FSA/EOC’S Presented by: Parent Academy Staff/DCPS Presented by: DCPS Staff Learn how to set goals to be successful through Elementary School and upon entrance into Middle School. Explore the strategies for student success on the Algebra I and Geometry FSA/End of Course Exams. Date Location Time Date Location Time Tuesday Louis Sheffield Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Atlantic Coast High School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 09/19/17 13333 Lanier Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32226 10/10/17 9735 R.G. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Thursday Jacksonville Baptist Association 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday Edward White High School, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 10/12/17 2700 University Blvd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 11/13/17 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32210 Tuesday John Love Elementary School 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 11/07/17 1531 Winthrop Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 TEST TAKING STRATEGIES THAT WORK Presented by: Parent Academy Staff/DCPS This course will include ways to master reading skills that can be used to reach proficiency on classroom and PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN HIGH SCHOOL standardized tests. Presented by: Parent Academy Staff/DCPS Learn how to set goals to be successful throughout High School and beyond. Date Location Time Date Location Time Tuesday John E. Ford Pre-K-8 School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 09/19/17 1137 Cleveland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Thursday One Love Christian Center 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 11/16/17 2960 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254 THE ONE STOP SHOP TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS (HOMEWORK HELP) Presented by: DCPS Staff PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL Parents, caregivers and students can expect to learn how to navigate needana.com to get free academic Presented by: DCPS Staff resources. Learn how to set goals to be successful through Middle School and upon the entrance into High School. Date Location Time Date Location Time Tuesday Westview K-8 School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Highlands Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 09/19/17 5270 Connie Jean Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 09/26/17 10913 Pine Estates Road East, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Tuesday Loretto Road Elementary School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Lake Shore Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 11/07/17 3900 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32223 10/10/17 2519 Bayview Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 UNDERSTANDING THE FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENT: SEEING STUDENT-ATHLETES TO HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS AND COLLEGE COMPLETION ELEMENTARY READING AND WRITING Presented by: Brenda Priestly Jackson, Dynamic Education Foundation, Inc. (DEF) Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will teach parents how to fully support student-athletes.