18 Duval County Public Schools named 2007-2008 Five Star Schools
JACKSONVILLE - 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.
In order to earn Five Star school recognition, a school must have earned a grade of “C” or above for the 2007-2008 school year, and must show documentation that it has achieved 100% of the established criteria in the categories of: Business partnerships, Family Involvement, Volunteerism, Student Community Service and School Advisory Councils.
“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
Alimacani
Chets Creek
Crown Point
Ft. Caroline
Greenfield
Greenland Pines
Jacksonville Beach
Loretto
Love Grove
Merrill Road
Normandy Village
Sabal Palm
Louis Sheffield
Twin Lakes Academy
Woodland Acres
Middle Schools
Darnell-Cookman
High Schools
Mandarin
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