Parent Information
Q and A for parents new to Jax Heights and Duval County Public Schools.
Q: How can I find out which school my child should attend?
Q: How Do I enroll my child in your school?
Q: What supplies does my child need?
Q: How do I pay for my child's lunch?
Q: How do I find information about bus routes and transportation to school?
Q: What can I do to volunteer and my child's school?
Q: How do I find my child's FCAT results?
Q: I want to know more about Duval County Public Schools.
Q: Is there a dress code at your school?
Q: I want more information on student behavior and discipline.
Q: What about services for my Special Needs student?
Q: What is all this talk about standards?
Q: How can I find out which school my child should attend?
A: The Pupil Placement Department handles student registration and placement. Call 904-390-2144 for more information.
Q: How Do I enroll my child in your school?
A: A parent or guardian must go to the school and show documentation of current residence; immunization; date of birth; and a physical within the last twelve months. If transferring from another city or state, a parent or guardian must show proof of previous residence and official school records. Kindergarten students must be five years of age on or before September 1 of the school year. First-grade students must be six on or before September 1 and must show proof of completion of kindergarten. For more information, contact 904-390-2144.
Q: What supplies does my child need?
A: A complete list of supplies is available on our website. Click here to see the Supply list.
A: If you would like to know what's for lunch, click here: Lunch Menu.
- Breakfast:
- Elementary student is $1.00
- Secondary student is $1.25
- "Reduced meal" student is 30 cents
- Adult is $2.00
- Lunch:
- Elementary student is $1.50
- Secondary student is $2.00
- "Reduced meal" student is 40 cents
- Adult is $3.00
Q: How do I pay for my child's lunch?
A: "Mom, I forgot my lunch money!" With MyLunchMoney.com, you have a convenient and easy to use prepayment system that allows you to add money to your child's meal account at his/her school.
Q: How do I find information about bus routes and transportation to school?
A: Visit the county's transportation page to search for your child's bus route. Click here: Transportation Services.
Q: What can I do to volunteer and my child's school?
A: Visit our PTA and SAC page to fine information about opportunities to help out our school.
Q: How do I find my child's FCAT results?
A: Go to this sight: https://www.fcatparentnetwork.com At the end of last year, you were given a password and login ID to use to access your child's FCAT results.
Q: I want to know more about Duval County Public Schools.
A: If you have any general questions about Duval County Schools, the district has a downloadable guide that covers topics ranging from general information, parent services, volunteering, academic programs and school choice. Click here to download the guide: DCPS Parent Resource Guide
Q: Is there a dress code at your school?
A: Each student has the responsibility to dress appropriately for the school environment. Any apparel, jewelry (such as body piercings, ornaments) and hairstyles shall not disrupt the classroom environment. These guidelines for dress and grooming apply to all students in all public schools of Duval County.
- Elementary Schools: Shoes without closed heels or back straps should not be worn.
- Secondary Schools: Shoes must be worn. However, bedroom shoes or slippers shall not be worn.
- Halter-tops, tank tops, backless tops, tops with thin or no straps, or tops that show midriff or expose the body are prohibited.
- See-through or mesh garments shall not be worn without appropriate undergarments.
- Form-fitting or overly tight clothing shall not be worn without appropriate outer garments.
- Properly hemmed outer garments such as
shorts, divided skirts, and dresses may be worn, provided they are
not distracting, as determined by the school administration.
Garments including, but not limited to such items as boxer
shorts,
traditionally designed as undergarments may not be worn as outer
garments. - Clothing and accessories shall not be worn if they display symbols, violence, lewd and obscene messages, sexually suggestive phrases, or advertisements, or symbols of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
- Head coverings, including but not limited to, caps, hats, bandanas, and hair curlers, shall not be worn on school property, unless required by a physician or authorized by school personnel.
- The waistband of shorts, slacks, skirts, and similar garments shall not be worn below the hips. Underwear, midriff and backs should not be exposed. Belts, suspenders, and straps should be worn in place and fastened.
- Any articles of clothing or jewelry that may cause injury to oneself or to others are prohibited.
All students must adhere to these minimal guidelines for acceptable apparel and appearance. In order to maximize instructional time, students will be given an opportunity to immediately correct dress code violations
Q: I want more information on student behavior and discipline.
A: If you have any questions about student behavior or discipline, you can read the county's Code of Conduct or download a printable version on this link: Downloadable Conduct.
Q: What about services for my Special Needs student?
A: If you have any questions regarding your special needs child or services he/she is receiving, check out Florida Department of Education's Special Education information page Florida Special Ed Info
The School Board also has a thorough section explaining information about Special Education Services here: Exceptional Student Education
Also, if you are interested in the McKay Scholarship for your disabled student, click on this link: McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Q: What is all this talk about standards?
A: The Sunshine State Standards provide expectations for student achievement in Florida. These Grade Level Expectations will eventually become the basis for state assessments at each grade 3-10 in language arts and mathematics--and may eventually be used in state assessments in science and social studies
The Sunshine State Standards are the
centerpiece of a reform effort in Florida to align curriculum,
instruction and assessment. They identify what students should know and
be able to do to for 21st century and are thus both content standards
and performance standards. The standards are benchmarked at the
developmental levels of PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 for the subjects of
language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, health
and physical education, and foreign languages. School districts are
required to incorporate provisions for instruction of the Sunshine State
Standards into their Pupil Progression Plan. For a full list
broken down by grade level and subject area, click here: Sunshine State Standards