Announcements

The St. Johns County School District is hosting a districtwide orientation on Tuesday, August 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Orientation is an opportunity for students and parents to get supply lists, receive class schedules, and meet teachers.

While many schools have scheduled orientations on other dates and times, staff will be available at all schools on Tuesday, August 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Parents are encouraged to call or visit the school website to verify any changes in orientation and open house dates.

It is also recommended that parents register their children for school as soon as possible. Parents may access information regarding registration requirements and their child’s attendance zone by visiting the school district website at www.stjohns.k12.fl.us and clicking on the “Families” tab. Additional information on registration and school attendance zones may be obtained from the Student Services Office at 547-7797.

The purpose of early registration is to help reduce the number of students who need to be enrolled at the beginning of school and to help the district prepare for the appropriate number of teachers.

The first day of class for the 2016-2017 school year is Wednesday, August 10.

The district, including schools, are currently operating on summer hours 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These summer hours are in effect until Friday, July 29.

The School Board has approved the proposed instructional materials for the 2016 adoption cycle.

An announcement to this effect with a link to more information has been posted on the picture slider at the top of the main page of the St. Johns County School District website.
http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/textbooks/adoption/

There is also a link, Board-Approved Instructional Materials, on the left side of the home page under Featured Links. This link provides a comprehensive list of the approved instructional materials and provides directions for parent input. Input must be submitted by March 10, 2016, 5 PM  via the Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials form.

Click the link below to view a “Year-at-a-Glance” document that informs parents and students of the recommended pacing and content standards for selected courses. It includes topics to be taught week-by-week each quarter and a list of instructional resources.

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/year-at-a-glance/

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/families/resource/

Videos, Photographs, Recordings (NEW)

Students, parents and visitors are not allowed to videotape, photograph or make audio recordings while on school premises except for Open House and public events (including plays, musicals, fairs, fundraiser raisers, and awards/recognitions). All recording devices must be turned off at school. The purpose of this general rule is to foster an appropriate educational environment, prevent unwarranted disclosure of student images and information, and to comply with the requirements of the negotiated agreement with the St. Johns Education Association. (Student Code of Conduct, page 53.)

Beverly Slough, District 1 representative to the St. Johns County School Board, writes periodic updates for parents and others concerning school district matters.  If you would like to receive the updates, please email her at [email protected] so that she can add you to the distribution.

We are pleased to introduce parents to SchoolPay, a convenient option for making electronic payments for school related fees such as registration fees, field trips, Extended Day and/or Day Care fees, etc. SchoolPay will eliminate last minute check writing hassles and eliminates lost cash. SchoolPay allows you to make payments 24-7-365 and gives you peace of mind that your payment will not be lost along the way.

 You are always in full control of your account and can make a payment at any time that is convenient for you. No payments will be allowed without your knowledge and authorization through this secure payment system.  Simply add all desired items to your cart, and proceed with your checkout. Each payment is followed by an email notification informing you of the student’s name, item name, and payment amount.

That said, on February 10, 2014 you will be able to create your own unique SchoolPay account. Simply go to the SchoolPay Login Page and click “Create an Account” in the blue box.

Upon logging in, you will have a list of payment items that may be applicable to your family.

If you have any questions regarding your new account, please feel free to contact SchoolPay‘s Customer Service at 888-88-MYPAY or [email protected].

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Tools for Success Family Conference

Free Event for Parents

Join us this 19th Annual Conference for and about families of children with Special Needs ages Birth to 22.