Mission

Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School, School of the Medical Arts Mission To prepare students for collegiate success through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum integrated with professional medical standards emphasizing integrity, the pursuit of academic excellence, and a passion for life-long learning.

Duval County Public School System Vision Every student will graduate from Duval County Public Schools with the knowledge and skills to be successful in post-secondary education and/or the workforce.

Duval County Public School System Mission The Duval County Public School System is 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.

Core Beliefs of Duval County Public School System 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.