Love seeing our students in the community serving our youngest!
Here is a picture of 4 Automotive students volunteering for Duval Ford at the Murry Hill -o-Ween Parade on October 24th.
These are also Skills USA students
Christopher Burns chicken
Lewis Vanderworken Yellow man
Kristian Caquias Orange man
Aiden Martin chicken
Here is a picture of 4 Automotive students volunteering for Duval Ford at the Murry Hill -o-Ween Parade on October 24th.
These are also Skills USA students
Christopher Burns chicken
Lewis Vanderworken Yellow man
Kristian Caquias Orange man
Aiden Martin chicken
🎯 Vocabulary is the language of opportunity.
Each week, our CTE teachers spotlight important words that help students strengthen literacy skills, deepen content knowledge, and prepare for future careers. A strong vocabulary opens doors to greater understanding, stronger communication, and increased confidence.
Take a look at this week's words! 📖✨
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #careerandtechnicaleducation #scholarly
Each week, our CTE teachers spotlight important words that help students strengthen literacy skills, deepen content knowledge, and prepare for future careers. A strong vocabulary opens doors to greater understanding, stronger communication, and increased confidence.
Take a look at this week's words! 📖✨
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #careerandtechnicaleducation #scholarly
🧡 Thanksgiving Basket Drive 🧡
For 10 years, Peterson Student Government and our community have helped provide Thanksgiving meals to Peterson families. Thanks to your generosity, we've grown from 10 baskets to 25 baskets each year!
Help us reach our goal by donating any of the items listed on the graphic. Donations can be dropped off at the front kiosk through November 18.
🦃 Turkeys and hams are welcome. We have freezer space available!
Thank you for helping us make Thanksgiving special for our Peterson families. Every donation makes a difference.
For 10 years, Peterson Student Government and our community have helped provide Thanksgiving meals to Peterson families. Thanks to your generosity, we've grown from 10 baskets to 25 baskets each year!
Help us reach our goal by donating any of the items listed on the graphic. Donations can be dropped off at the front kiosk through November 18.
🦃 Turkeys and hams are welcome. We have freezer space available!
Thank you for helping us make Thanksgiving special for our Peterson families. Every donation makes a difference.
🗳️ Early voting is now open! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Make your voice heard!
📅 Early Voting: Now through November 1
📍 Election Day: November 3
#TeamDuval #DuvalDelivers
Make your voice heard!
📅 Early Voting: Now through November 1
📍 Election Day: November 3
#TeamDuval #DuvalDelivers
Get ready!
Your portrait RETAKE DAY event at Frank H. Peterson Academy is on November 10, 2026!
Guidelines for Retake Day:
Any new or absentee staff or students need to be photographed for the yearbook.
Students who would like a retake must return the picture package to the photographer on retake day.
The opportunity to order the retake photo is typically is 3-4 weeks after the pictures are taken.
Your portrait RETAKE DAY event at Frank H. Peterson Academy is on November 10, 2026!
Guidelines for Retake Day:
Any new or absentee staff or students need to be photographed for the yearbook.
Students who would like a retake must return the picture package to the photographer on retake day.
The opportunity to order the retake photo is typically is 3-4 weeks after the pictures are taken.
Week 11 Vocabulary Words
Frank H. Peterson Scholars:
“A man with a scant vocabulary will almost certainly be a weak thinker.
The richer and more copious one's vocabulary and the greater one's awareness of fine distinctions and subtle nuances of meaning, the more fertile and precise is likely to be one's thinking.
Knowledge of things and knowledge of the words for them grow together.
If you do not know the words, you can hardly know the thing.”
― Henry Hazlitt, Thinking as a Science
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #scholarly
Frank H. Peterson Scholars:
“A man with a scant vocabulary will almost certainly be a weak thinker.
The richer and more copious one's vocabulary and the greater one's awareness of fine distinctions and subtle nuances of meaning, the more fertile and precise is likely to be one's thinking.
Knowledge of things and knowledge of the words for them grow together.
If you do not know the words, you can hardly know the thing.”
― Henry Hazlitt, Thinking as a Science
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #scholarly
Cosmetology Academy's Annual Haunted Tunnels is THIS Friday, October 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Frank H. Peterson
Come for some spooky fun!
Tickets are $11.00 (nonrefundable).
Top 10 Research-Based Reasons for Remaining Drug-Free During Adolescence
As Peterson celebrates Red Ribbon Week, it is important to focus on the positive benefits of a drug-free lifestyle. Research consistently shows that students who avoid drugs and alcohol during their teen years are more likely to experience success academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
1. Protects Brain Development
The brain continues developing into the mid-20s. Drug and alcohol use during adolescence can interfere with memory, learning, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
2. Improves Academic Achievement
Students who remain drug-free are more likely to earn higher grades, attend school regularly, stay engaged in learning, and graduate on time.
3. Reduces Risk of Addiction Later in Life
Early substance use significantly increases the likelihood of developing substance use disorders in adulthood. Delaying or avoiding use lowers that risk.
4. Supports Better Mental Health
Adolescents who avoid drugs are less likely to experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health challenges associated with substance use.
5. Promotes Physical Health and Wellness
Remaining drug-free reduces the risk of injuries, overdose, chronic health conditions, impaired growth, and other negative health consequences.
6. Leads to Better Decision-Making
Drugs and alcohol impair judgment, increasing risky behaviors. Drug-free teens are better equipped to make safe, responsible choices.
7. Strengthens Relationships
Students who avoid substance use tend to build healthier relationships with family, teachers, coaches, and peers, creating stronger support systems.
8. Reduces Risk of Legal and Disciplinary Consequences
Substance use is associated with school discipline issues, criminal justice involvement, and legal problems that can affect future opportunities.
9. Keeps Future Opportunities Open
College admissions, scholarships, athletics, military service, and career opportunities are more accessible to students who maintain healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Research shows substance use can negatively affect long-term life trajectories.
10. Increases Overall Happiness and Well-Being
Every positive choice you make today creates opportunities for tomorrow. Help us acknowledge the strength and heroism that comes from being DRUG FREE! Join us next week for another week of dress-up days! ❤️🎗️
As Peterson celebrates Red Ribbon Week, it is important to focus on the positive benefits of a drug-free lifestyle. Research consistently shows that students who avoid drugs and alcohol during their teen years are more likely to experience success academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
1. Protects Brain Development
The brain continues developing into the mid-20s. Drug and alcohol use during adolescence can interfere with memory, learning, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
2. Improves Academic Achievement
Students who remain drug-free are more likely to earn higher grades, attend school regularly, stay engaged in learning, and graduate on time.
3. Reduces Risk of Addiction Later in Life
Early substance use significantly increases the likelihood of developing substance use disorders in adulthood. Delaying or avoiding use lowers that risk.
4. Supports Better Mental Health
Adolescents who avoid drugs are less likely to experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health challenges associated with substance use.
5. Promotes Physical Health and Wellness
Remaining drug-free reduces the risk of injuries, overdose, chronic health conditions, impaired growth, and other negative health consequences.
6. Leads to Better Decision-Making
Drugs and alcohol impair judgment, increasing risky behaviors. Drug-free teens are better equipped to make safe, responsible choices.
7. Strengthens Relationships
Students who avoid substance use tend to build healthier relationships with family, teachers, coaches, and peers, creating stronger support systems.
8. Reduces Risk of Legal and Disciplinary Consequences
Substance use is associated with school discipline issues, criminal justice involvement, and legal problems that can affect future opportunities.
9. Keeps Future Opportunities Open
College admissions, scholarships, athletics, military service, and career opportunities are more accessible to students who maintain healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Research shows substance use can negatively affect long-term life trajectories.
10. Increases Overall Happiness and Well-Being
Every positive choice you make today creates opportunities for tomorrow. Help us acknowledge the strength and heroism that comes from being DRUG FREE! Join us next week for another week of dress-up days! ❤️🎗️
🗳️ What does the 1-mill continuation look like on the ballot?
Take a look at the graphic to see the official ballot language highlighted so you know what to look for when reviewing your November 3 ballot.
📅 Early voting: Oct. 20–Nov. 1
📬 Vote-by-mail ballot request deadline: Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
🗳️ Election Day: Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For early voting locations and more information about the 1 mill, visit www.duvalelections.gov and www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
Take a look at the graphic to see the official ballot language highlighted so you know what to look for when reviewing your November 3 ballot.
📅 Early voting: Oct. 20–Nov. 1
📬 Vote-by-mail ballot request deadline: Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
🗳️ Election Day: Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For early voting locations and more information about the 1 mill, visit www.duvalelections.gov and www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
ACT and SAT Words of the Week!
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Ireland, Scotland, and England in Spring 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:
👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/n3wupzw
Why attend?
- Learn how to save $250 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.
-Families who RSVP will have a chance to win an extra $200 tour discount - more details to come at the meeting!
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Adina McCall
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
The Early Childhood Education Academy's Annual Trunk or Treat is October 29th from 5 -7 pm at Frank H. Peterson!
If you would like to have a trunk, please email watkinsc@duvalschools.org.
We would love to see our students' youngest brothers and sisters, cousins, and friends come on out for this family friendly event!!
If you would like to have a trunk, please email watkinsc@duvalschools.org.
We would love to see our students' youngest brothers and sisters, cousins, and friends come on out for this family friendly event!!
THIS Saturday, October 17th, the HBCU Legacy College Fair is from 10AM to 2 PM at 4019 Boulevard Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
SENIORS! Do not miss the opportunity to learn about, apply to, and potentially even be accepted to an HBCU!
SENIORS! Do not miss the opportunity to learn about, apply to, and potentially even be accepted to an HBCU!
Your voice matters.
The Data Triangle Survey gives families an opportunity to share feedback about school culture, communication, safety, engagement, and support.
Your input helps us better understand your experience with a student at Frank H. Peterson to make informed decisions that support continued student success.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us improve our schools. We appreciate it greatly!
Use this link: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
or the QR Code in the attached pictures!
The Data Triangle Survey gives families an opportunity to share feedback about school culture, communication, safety, engagement, and support.
Your input helps us better understand your experience with a student at Frank H. Peterson to make informed decisions that support continued student success.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us improve our schools. We appreciate it greatly!
Use this link: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/surveys
or the QR Code in the attached pictures!
Homecoming Week is October 19th - October 23rd!
Get involved with your class to "Deck the Halls"! This year's theme is seasons....
9th Grade--Spring
10th Grade--Fall
11th Grade--Summer
12th Grade--Winter
Get with your student government representatives to see how you can pitch in to make these halls AMAZING!!!
Dress-up Days for this year:
Monday--Disney Day
Tuesday--Dress Your Class Age: Seniors: Seniors; Juniors: Adults; Sophomores: Teens; 9th: Baby
Wednesday--Dress for the Wrong Occasion
Thursday--Class Color Day: Seniors: Blue, Juniors: Purple, Sophomores: Red, 9th: Green
Finally, the HOCO dance is Friday, October 23rd from 7-10 at FHP. Tickets must be purchased in advance through school cash online.
#frankhpeterson #hoco2026
Get involved with your class to "Deck the Halls"! This year's theme is seasons....
9th Grade--Spring
10th Grade--Fall
11th Grade--Summer
12th Grade--Winter
Get with your student government representatives to see how you can pitch in to make these halls AMAZING!!!
Dress-up Days for this year:
Monday--Disney Day
Tuesday--Dress Your Class Age: Seniors: Seniors; Juniors: Adults; Sophomores: Teens; 9th: Baby
Wednesday--Dress for the Wrong Occasion
Thursday--Class Color Day: Seniors: Blue, Juniors: Purple, Sophomores: Red, 9th: Green
Finally, the HOCO dance is Friday, October 23rd from 7-10 at FHP. Tickets must be purchased in advance through school cash online.
#frankhpeterson #hoco2026
Growing your vocabulary is an excellent way to improve in every subject area! The more words you know, the more content you will understand and be able to use!
📢 Don’t Get Them Confused!
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
This study hack will work for more than just vocab!
Weak studying
Read the word.
Read the definition.
Read it again.
Highlight it.
Say, "Yeah, I know that."
The problem is that recognizing something when you see it is not the same as being able to retrieve it when you need it.
Strong studying
Look away.
Try to remember it.
Say it.
Write it.
Use it.
Check yourself.
Try again later.
That's a much more powerful learning cycle. (Sage Journals)
The "3-2-1" Student Strategy you can use at home!
3 — See It
Read the word, definition, and an example.
2 — Say It
Close the notes and explain the meaning in your own words.
1 — Use It
Create a sentence using the word.
Then come back to the word the next day and try to recall it without looking.
That's only a few minutes per day, but it incorporates retrieval + spacing + application.
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #vocabstudy #learnmorewords
Peterson's ACT/SAT Vocab plan is not just about sharing five words per week, but we actually really want our students to LEARN and BE ABLE to USE the vocabulary. To do this, we use three research-backed principles:
Retrieval practice — students must pull the word from memory, not just reread it.
Spacing — revisit words across multiple days rather than cramming.
Elaboration + context — connect the word to meaning, examples, related words, and real situations.
Research consistently finds that retrieval practice and spaced practice outperform passive rereading/highlighting for long-term retention. Vocabulary research also supports combining deliberate word study with meaningful context.
#frankhpeterson #activateyourfuture #accelerateyourcareer #vocabstudy #knowmorewords
Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K. A., Marsh, E. J., Nathan, M. J., & Willingham, D. T. (2013). Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 14(1), 4-58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100612453266
Is the renewal of the 1-mill a tax increase?
No. It is not an increase. It is a continuation.
The 1 mill is the same as what Duval County voters approved in 2022. If renewed, it would continue for another four years and help restore funding lost from other sources.
The 1 mill must be renewed by voters every four years to remain in effect.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum and find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting our website. www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
No. It is not an increase. It is a continuation.
The 1 mill is the same as what Duval County voters approved in 2022. If renewed, it would continue for another four years and help restore funding lost from other sources.
The 1 mill must be renewed by voters every four years to remain in effect.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum and find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting our website. www.duvalschools.org/vote
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
