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Jacksonville Beach Elementary is a public dedicated magnet school for gifted and academically talented students. As stated in the school’s mission, the school environment fosters academic excellence and high expectations for all students and is focused on the whole child.
With its maintained focus on the whole child, JBE implements strategies and innovative programs to facilitate the growth of students’ academic, social/emotional, and cultural knowledge. The main crux of the academic environment is the delivery of gifted curriculum and programming to ensure that students are being exposed to activities that will challenge them beyond typical expectations.
At JBE, students are challenged to reach their maximum academic potential and develop into responsible school citizens. Learning opportunities are structured to provide appropriate differentiation and rigor for students at all levels of achievement. Students’ social and emotional needs are recognized and supported through intentional instruction. The education of students at JBE is a true collaboration between all school community members, and the expectation for excellence is shared!
Students love feeling respected as learners. Learning activities provided are engaging and allow them to showcase their intellectual ability and creativity. The enrichment and extracurricular programming offered gives them opportunities to have fun and explore new interests.
Students can participate in both clubs and activities scheduled for both before and after school.
Friends of Jacksonville Beach Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (FOJBE PTO) is an inclusive organization that brings together students, family, faculty and administration for the betterment our school community.
Weekly STEM Resource class for all Kindergarten through 5th grade students.
JBE is a unique educational setting. All gifted learners receive instruction in all content areas from a gifted endorsed teacher in an inclusion setting. The focus of this instruction is centered around the Florida Frameworks for Gifted Learners.
What does it mean to be a dedicated magnet school? What are your next steps in the application process? The application window opens December 1 and closes January 31.