Congratulations
to our Perfect 6 Writers
They may download the permission slip for the luncheon below.
Field Trip Form for FCAT Writers' Luncheon.doc
Writing Contest Winner
JWJ had 3 finalists in Douglas Anderson's annual Creative Writing Contest for the 2010 year. Jonathan Blackman and Kanu Gupta received Honorable Mention as finalists and Gamma 8th grader Zoe DeWitt won the contest for her short story "Echo in the Wind". She was commended for her mature command of language and sophisticated styling. Subsequently Zoe was offered an audition with DA's Creative Writing department. She got her portfolio of writing from her 8th grade year at JWJ and auditioned; she found out Wednesday that she was offered a coveted spot in their Creative Writing department at Douglas Anderson for the 9th grade!
Florida Tax Free Week
ORLANDO, May 26 2010 – Governor Charlie Crist today signed House Bill 483, the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, at a Target store in the Waterford Lakes Town Center in Orlando. This bill designates a three day sales-tax holiday from August 13 through 15, 2010, on school supplies, books, clothing, and footwear. The tax holiday is expected to save Florida families $26 million.
“Our children deserve to have the resources and materials they need to be successful and competitive in the classroom. I am confident this tax break will help students, families and businesses as they prepare for a new school year,” said Governor Crist. “It is important that we continue to alleviate the tax burden on Floridians, as well as seek ways to improve the economic future of out state.”
During the sales tax holiday, Floridians will not pay sales tax on books, clothing and footwear that cost $50 or less, as well as school supplies that cost $10 or less. In January 2010, the Governor presented the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday to the Legislature as part of his policy and budget recommendations for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year.
“This tax break will enable Florida families to buy school supplies and clothing for the school year without the additional cost burden of state and local taxes,” said Sally West, director of government affairs for the Florida Retail Federation. “The tax holiday will also provide a much needed boost to Florida’s economy. We are thankful to Governor Crist for his longtime, enthusiastic support of this tax break.”
At the signing ceremony, Governor Crist was joined by bill sponsor Senator Mike Fasano, Senate Finance and Tax Chairman Thad Altman, and leadership of the Florida Retail Federation.
PTA Reflections Winners
The following students won various District Awards for the PTA Reflections contest.
Film
Amy Huang
Literature
Rona Akbari
Alex Giles
Photography
Amanda Lynch
Visual Arts
Marram Shabbir
Sierra Stidham
Congratulations!
Summer Reading Information
Please click the link for all your
2010-2011 Summer Reading Information
http://www.freewebs.com/jwjla/
Done your Summer reading?
Don't have any ideas of what to read next?
Try the link below.
JWJ’S SUMMER SAT PREP
2010
Instructors: Mrs. Briley and Mr. Peterson
This summer course is designed to help students become familiar with the content and format of the PSAT/SAT exam through review of math, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills needed to master college entrance exams. Students will focus on proper test-taking strategies and the ability to reason with facts and concepts. Practice exams will be given daily. Enrollment is limited.
Dates: August 2-5, Monday-Thursday
Times: 8:00-12 Noon
Fee: $40.00 (cash or money order due by June 5th)
Contact: Mary Browning at Browningm@duvalschools.org
630-6640x143
JWJ Summer Program 2010.pdf
JWJ Talent Show Highlights
James Weldon Johnson Student headed to U.S. Naval Academy
Matthew Young, a seventh-grader at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, has been selected to participate in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program that will be held at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland this summer.
Young competed against students from all over the United States for a spot in the program.
According to the Office of Admissions, it was Young’s devotion to academic proficiency, community enrichment and leadership potential that made him an ideal participant.
While at the program, Young will explore cryptography, computers and codes, forensics and fingerprints, biometrics, electronics, and robotics in world-class lab facilities.
Through a hands-on learning environment, Young will use what he learns as he creates and programs his own video game, builds and programs a robot to master a maze and wires his own device for voice modulation, among other things. Additionally, he will have the opportunity to tour facilities such as the hydro and fluids lab, the aero lab, the biometrics lab and the Air and Space Museum.
Priority One
Please click on the the attachment below for the District's presentation on Priority One
Priority One Presentation with Data v13.pdf
The updated 2009-10 Comprehensive Student Support System (CSSS) is now available for viewing and/or downloading on the district website.
The CSSS can be accessed on the DCPS website (www.duvalschools.org) in the following ways:
· Clicking on the hyperlinks (underlined in blue) “Comprehensive Student Support System” in this email
· Selecting “Learn about students programs” in the “How do I…” section dropdown list
· Clicking on the “comprehensive student support” menu link on the “Students” section dropdown list
The Comprehensive Student Support System was developed by a cross-divisional team as a way to define and effectively communicate how the Duval County Public School (DCPS) system provides services and resources to schools to meet the academic needs of all students. In addition to listing and defining the numerous programs and/or services available to Duval students, the CSSS also divided the district’s more than 160 schools into three distinct “strands” based upon the intensity of regulatory oversight required at the district, state and/or federal levels.
A few of the changes made with this quarterly update are:
· Alternative Education Programs and Behavioral Support table of contents expanded
· Character Education program added to Academic Services section
· New training opportunities added to Professional Development section
· Response to Intervention (RtI) information added
The CSSS, which is updated on a quarterly basis, was praised by the SAC/CASI accreditation committee as something unique to Duval County and an excellent resource guide for both internal and external stakeholders. Although physically printed and bound in limited quantities for its inaugural distribution, the CSSS document has always been available for quick referencing and downloading from the district website.
Our Mission
The vision of James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is to prepare all students for tomorrow by offering challenging academics and creative learning experiences, by promoting individual growth in a cooperative environment, and by fostering a commitment to school and community today.
As a part of the Duval County Public School System we are committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy and culturally diverse world. As an organization, James Weldon Johnson along with the School Board also is committed to the following core beliefs:
The academic success of every student in Duval County is the top priority of the Duval County School Board.
The Duval County School Board believes that our greatest strength as a school district is the racial, gender, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity of our students and community.
The achievement gap in Duval County can and must be eliminated.
All DCPS children can be academically prepared to reach their dreams.
All DCPS children can learn at grade level.
Every school in Duval County can be a high-performing organization, both academically and operationally.
High quality teachers, supported with high quality, on-going professional development, must drive our rigorous, intellectually and artistically challenging curriculum.
Academic and operational resources can and must be adequately distributed throughout all DCPS schools.
All schools can be safe learning environments where every student and adult is valued and respected.
Magnet Program
At James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, we are empowering students to compete in a global society through the acquisition of indispensible knowledge, higher order conceptual thinking and an appreciation of a culturally diverse world.
**Thanks to Mrs. V. Hamby for the beautiful JWJ Crest at the top of the page.**
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