J. Michael Conley Elementary School. Creative Child Learning Center. Florida High. JPII Catholic High

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1 SouthWood s Education Opportunities The SouthWood Education Study Guide is designed to provide you details about the schools located within the SouthWood community, as well as an overview of the schools for which SouthWood is zoned. From infants to retirees, the SouthWood community offers educational programs for everyone. Subject to availability, residents have easy access to professional, educational childcare in addition to the opportunity to earn college credits all just a short distance from their homes. Neither The St. Joe Company, nor any of its affiliates, is affiliated with any of the schools referenced herein and inclusion of a school in this Education Study Guide does not constitute an endorsement by St. Joe. School information has been furnished to St. Joe by each school, and St. Joe does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein. J. Michael Conley Elementary School Creative Child Learning Center Florida High JPII Catholic High

2 Schools Within SouthWood Conley SouthWood (Pre-K to Fifth Grades) Built on land donated by the St Joe Company and named after J. Michael Conley, former Leon County School Board member and long time Principal of Leon High, the Conley School is a Pre-K through 5th grade, state- of- the- art facility that opened its doors August 2008 to just over 500 students with a capacity to serve 835. The Conley School serves SouthWood children and a select number of children re-zoned from overcrowded Chaires and Apalachee Elementary Schools. Each classroom is fitted with the latest in technology and materials, including desktop computers, audio enhancers, and interactive white boards that operate as giant touch screens connected to teachers computers. In addition, Conley teachers have their own laptop computers, document cameras, and digital cameras. The school also has separate computer labs and Ipod carts that can be shared throughout the entire school. While the technology and programming are undoubtedly first rate, a second cause for celebration lies in the school s superstar faculty, staff, and administration. Leon County Schools recruited 34 outstanding teachers eager to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to learning and teach higher order thinking and problem solving skills. Veteran teacher and SouthWood resident Barbara Haegle, spares no excitement when talking about the Conley SouthWood. The Conley School is a wonderful combination of fantastic administrators, great support staff, and talented teachers with neat ideas. What a great environment for kids! 2400 East Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL (850) JOE.com Keyword: Conley

3 Creative Child Learning Center (Six Weeks to Five Years) After school: K to Fifth Grades Schools Within SouthWood Located within the SouthWood community and independently operated, Creative Child Learning Center (CCLC) provides a loving, educational environment for infants through prekindergarten. The High Reach curriculum, applauded by leading professional educators, is designed to promote handson learning and offers age-appropriate activities conducive to cognitive, social and emotional growth. A variety of programs are offered to best meet the needs of children including a five, full-day option, five, half-day option or a choice of any three full days. Director Gina Johnston brings 28 years of experience to the center. Safety, abundant natural light, and fresh air are key components in the design of the facility. Additionally, parents can log on to their computers at work and see their children in the classroom Grove Park Drive, Tallahassee, FL (850) Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. After-school Hours: 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. With an average student/teacher ratio of 12 to one, JPII prides itself on offering a quality education with personal, individual attention given to each student. John Paul II Catholic High School (Ninth to 12th Grades) Located within the SouthWood community, John Paul II Catholic High School was founded by Tallahassee s Roman Catholic community with the goal of providing families with an affordable academic environment where students can develop and form their intellectual, moral, social and religious traditions. Serving ninth through 12th grades, it is the only Catholic high school in the Capital Region. The school s mission is to provide an affordable college preparatory curriculum that is both challenging and distinctly Catholic in outlook. However, John Paul II welcomes students from all faiths. Parents and students are invited to contact the school and schedule a visit to meet the staff and students and learn more about John Paul II Catholic High School Terrebone Drive, Tallahassee, FL (850) School Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. The unique U-shaped center courtyard features an extraordinary playground and an interactive water park, complete with a large water-spouting pirate sail, palm tree, and colorful water rings and fountains

4 Schools Within SouthWood The Reservation Agreement between The St. Joe Company and Florida State University Developmental Research Charter School Does the student reservation agreement between The St. Joe Company and Florida State University Developmental Research Charter School (FSUS) guarantee children of SouthWood property owners a seat at FSUS? Neither SouthWood nor FSUS can guarantee your child a seat at FSUS. The reservation agreement states that the SouthWood community has a specified number of allocated seats at FSUS for kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a result, only a limited number of seats are provided to children of SouthWood property owners as outlined in the reservation agreement. Florida State University School (K to 12th Grades) Developmental Research Charter School Professional Development School (Also known as Florida High) One of the most sought-after schools in the region, the Florida State University Developmental Research School (FSUS) consistently has received the coveted A rating awarded by the Florida Department of Education. Admission to FSUS is subject to a number of factors, including enrollment availability and eligibility requirements. FSUS distinction from other schools is its mission to not only provide all students with a superior education, but to produce a setting where Florida State University faculty and graduate students can design, demonstrate and analyze the effectiveness of new instructional materials and strategies under controlled conditions. These techniques may then be evaluated and adapted for other public schools throughout Florida. FSUS is a Professional Development School with Florida State University. K-5 Program The K-5 program implements a variety of innovative educational techniques in delivering a standards-based curriculum. Middle School Program The middle school program (grades 6-8) combines the elements of interdisciplinary planning and teaching as well as curriculum and instructional strategies, which are rich and varied. High School Program At the high school level (grades 9-12), the curriculum focuses on rigorous academic courses that will prepare students for postsecondary education School House Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. What are the eligibility requirements for a child to attend FSUS using one of SouthWood s seats? 1) To be eligible to apply for one of the SouthWood seats, a parent must own property in SouthWood and be a member in good standing of the SouthWood Residential Community Association, Inc. Parents renting property do not qualify. If, at anytime, the parent no longer owns property in SouthWood, the student is ineligible to attend FSUS using a SouthWood seat. Only SouthWood property owners and members of the SouthWood Residential Community Association, Inc., in good standing are eligible to register their children at FSUS using a SouthWood seat. However, all SouthWood residents may apply directly with FSUS. For more information call the FSUS Admissions Office at ) If a parent does not own property in SouthWood, a parent must be under contract to purchase a custom single family home site from The St. Joe Company in SouthWood with an anticipated closing date prior to the end of the current school year. If a contract to purchase property in SouthWood is terminated, the student is ineligible to attend FSUS using a SouthWood seat. Is there a waiting list for potential SouthWood students? Yes. Regardless of your child s current age, SouthWood property owners should contact The St. Joe Company at and provide the name, age and grade level, if applicable, of their children wishing to attend FSUS. If the SouthWood seats are filled for a particular grade level, potential SouthWood students for that grade level will be placed on the waiting list. What is the application process to attend FSUS using a SouthWood seat? Documentation to substantiate ownership of a property in the SouthWood community, such as the recorded warranty deed, is required. Once documentation has been verified by The St. Joe Company, the child will be added to the SouthWood reservation list. Please contact The St. Joe Company at for additional information. FSUS requires all students to complete a separate application for admission. Will eligibility be verified? Yes. Each year, and throughout the school year, St. Joe will verify that the students attending FSUS using SouthWood seats are eligible to continue to attend FSUS as a SouthWood student.

5 Public Middle and High Schools Serving SouthWood Elementary School L highlighted on page 1 is the elementary school for which SouthWood is zoned. The middle and high schools spotlighted below are the ones zoned for SouthWood. The School Choice Program, however, allows students and parents to explore alternative educational choices outside their zoned area. For information on the school choice opportunities and guidelines that are available in Leon County elementary, middle, and high schools, please contact the Leon County Schools Choice Office at (850) , or visit The deadline to apply for changing schools is March 1 of each year. Rickards High School (Ninth to 12th Grades) Fairview is home to the internationally acclaimed Pre-International Baccalaureate Program. Fairview Middle School (Sixth to Eighth Grades) Fairview Middle School has more than 30 years of experience in providing students with top-notch education. The prestigious Pre-International Baccalaureate (Pre-IB) Program at Fairview Middle School draws students from throughout Leon County Schools who desire a head start in science, history, English, algebra, and foreign languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. Many of these courses offer high school credit. Successful completion of the Pre-IB Program will prepare students for any high school advanced placement program and will guarantee admission to Rickards High School IB Programme. Graduates of the Rickards IB Programme may enter college with 30 or more credit hours. Fairview s curriculum is complemented by an award-winning program to include band, chorus, drama and art Zillah Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) Rickards High School is dedicated to providing a quality education to students in a caring, supportive environment that allows them to reach their maximum potential through quality programs, instruction and experiences. Comprehensive, challenging and creative high school courses offered include: An Advanced Placement curriculum. An Honors Curriculum in the core academics. An Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program. Leon s Intensive Training for Employment (LITE), a four-year career development program for high school exceptional students, is designed to prepare students for the world of work. Rickards High School offers the distinguished International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The IB Programme is a rigorous pre-university course of study that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary students. The Programme is designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum; however, students begin the program through the Pre-IB freshman and sophomore years to prepare them for the curriculum and assessments that occur during the junior and senior years. Students earning the prestigious IB Diploma receive an internationally recognized standard of attainment, acceptance and advancement in most universities, Florida Academic Scholars (Bright Futures) standing and 30 hours or more of college credit. The Academy of Health Sciences, located at Rickards High School, focuses on providing students with the opportunity to explore and gain experience in the health sciences arena including Nursing, Pre- Pharmacy or Pre-Medicine. Students selected for the Academy of Health Sciences receive an integrated, honors-weighted curriculum that supports student interest in health science careers through project-based learning. During their senior year in the Academy, students are given the opportunity to complete externships at local health facilities. In addition, this program offers dual enrollment opportunities at Lively, TCC, FSU, and FAMU. Completion of the Academy of Health Sciences guarantees students eligibility for the Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Scholarship Jim Lee Road, Tallahassee, FL (850)

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