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Home of The Chargers
"Where The Journey to Excellence Begins"
Principal
Addison Davis
Greetings Chargers!
Dear
Students,
I hope that I find everyone well rested and
ready to “charge” into the new year. First and foremost, I would
like to congratulate our students, faculty, staff, and community
members as Jefferson Davis Middle School (JDMS) improved our school
grade to a “B”. It is evident that all stakeholders are committed
to excellence and making JDMS a “Place of Choice” as we made the
greatest gains out of all secondary schools in Duval County. These
accomplishments are a reflection that our instructional staff
members are focused on providing the best educational experiences
possible at Jefferson Davis Middle School.
As we commence into the 2008-2009 school year, we
will be faced with new goals and expectations. Our goal for the
coming school year is to become the first secondary educational
institution on the westside to earn a school grade of an “A”. This
means that you will have to take pride in your education and begin
establishing goals that you would like to accomplish. To ensure that
you receive the best education possible at Jefferson Davis, the
administrative and instructional staff members have spent all summer
building plans that will allow you to prosper educationally. As we
begin the new year, our goal is to establish learning communities,
increase rigor, improve work relevance, and build relationships. In
order to fulfill these expectations, your attendance, focus, and
willingness to learn must be present on a daily basis.
I am extremely excited about what the 2008-2009 school
year brings. You have been presented a tremendous challenge as you
take on the objectives of accelerating your work. However, I am
convinced that each of you will be ready. Our mission for the coming
year will be to continue to make Jefferson Davis Middle School a
place of excellence and prepare tomorrow’s leaders-today.
In order to complete this task, we collectively must
establish our goals and be willing to put education first. Enclosed
you will find a copy of your 2008-2009 Academic Schedule, Bus
Schedule, and a School Map.
To assist our educational institution in becoming a “model
school”, you will need to identify the location of your classes and
be ready to start academically on Monday, August 18, 2008. You are
expected to bring the necessary materials: pencils, pens, and
notebook paper on the first day of school to begin working toward an
outstanding academic school year. Please note that a more detailed
supply list will be provided by your instructor the first week of
school. School will begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. and you are
expected to go directly to your first period class. Again, I cannot
express the excitement that I feel about “charging” into the new
school year. I look forward to your presence as we embark to make
Jefferson Davis Middle School “A
Place of Choice”.
See you
soon,
Addison
Davis
Principal
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JDMS NEEDS PARENT
LEADERS!!!
Come Join Our Team!
Jefferson Davis Middle School
needs nominations for parents interested in taking on leadership
positions on the School Advisory Council. This committee of
parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and students is
formed by law with the mandate to make decisions and recommendations
to help the school continuously improve.
The committee is
accountable for the School Improvement Plan and oversees a large
budget.
If you would like to be a member, or would like more information;
call Ms. Bridges at 573-1060.
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