A College Preparatory Magnet Program for Academically Talented and Gifted Students

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What's New?


 

"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." by Muhammad Ali

  1. Early check out procedures are listed below: 

    • Early check out ends 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day.

    • An official picture ID MUST be presented each time a student is dismissed.

    • Students MUST be signed out by an authorized person only (18 years of age or older) as listed on their Student Information Card.

  2. The Darnell-Cookman Guidance Department would like to invite all parents and guardians to attend Parent Information Night on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  There will be 15 mini-sessions to choose from to help answer your questions. 
     
  3. School Accountability Report for 2008-2009 now available online.  Click here to view SPAR Data.
     

  4. Progress Reports were issued on September 24.  If your student did not bring one home then you can contact the guidance office for a duplicate. 
     

  5. The OnCourse Parent Portal is open for parents and students to view grades and attendance online.  You can now check grades and attendance online by going to:  https://dcps.mygradeportal.com   Remember you must use your district/school provided user ID and password for access to the grade portal.  User IDs and Passwords may be obtained in person, with a picture ID,  from Mrs. Buzbee in the Media Center.  Due to computer security measures, parent passwords cannot be distributed over the telephone, by email, by postal mail, or sent home with a student.
     

  6. We would like to say Thank You to everyone who came out to Open House on Monday, August 31st. 
     

  7. New School Hours:    Students should arrive by 8:15 am with the late bell ringing at 8:25 am.  Students are dismissed at 2:40 pm on regular school days and at 1:25 pm on early dismissal days.
     

  8. Backpack Information:  Absolutely no backpacks with wheels.  Backpacks must be able to fit in lockers and are not allowed to be carried during the school day.  Maximum backpack dimensions:  18"h x 16"w x 9"d.  
     

  9. Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School announced as a National Blue Ribbon SchoolThe No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award distinguishes and honors schools for helping students achieve at very high levels and for making significant progress in closing the achievement gap.
     

  10. The Florida Department of Education recently announced that 18 Duval County Public Schools were named 2007-2008 Five Star Schools. This symbol of achievement was created by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council and is presented annually to those schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement. This designation is the highest award for community participation.

    “This is a great achievement for our schools,” said Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals. “The Five Star School Award is the highest award for community involvement that is bestowed by the Florida Department of Education.”

    Below are the schools that received recognition:


     

    Elementary Schools

    Abess Park                           Loretto
    Alimacani                            Love Grove
    Chets Creek                        Merrill Road
    Crown Point                        Normandy Village
    Ft. Caroline                         Sabal Palm
    Greenfield                           Louis Sheffield
    Greenland Pines                   Twin Lakes Academy
    Jacksonville Beach               Woodland Acres

    Middle Schools
                       
    High Schools

    Darnell-Cookman                Mandarin

     
 

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