Two Duval Schools Named 2009 Magnet Schools of Distinction
JACKSONVILLE - Magnet Schools of America recently named Pine Forest Elementary School of the Arts and James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School 2009 Schools of Distinction.
This award is presented to schools for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts and the consistent delivery of quality services to students.
"Through great programs like those provided at Pine Forest and James Weldon Johnson, our students are offered the chance to customize
their learning experience," said Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals. "The students, parents and staff of these two schools are to be commended for striving daily to exemplify the goals of a magnet school."
These schools were selected from among the top magnet schools in the United States based on criteria such as desegregation, innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, and parent and community involvement.
Sandra Day, President of Magnet Schools of America, and Dr. Robert G. Brooks, Executive Director, will present the Magnet School of Distinction Awards during the Magnet Schools of America national conference on April 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duval County Public Schools operates more than 160 schools and serves approximately 123,000 students. The school district 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.
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