School Information
General
The Duval Charter School at Arlington opened in Fall 2010 at 100 Bell Tel Way which is off Atlantic Boulevard near Regency Square mall. The school facility is 60,000 square feet in size, occupying three floors. The facility layout accommodates a logical segregation of the elementary (k-5) and middle(6-8) school grades. In addition, the layout includes adequate resource rooms for enrichment programs, common areas for gathering (lunch, assemblies, etc), and space for school administration. Duval Charter School at Arlington also has outdoor recreational areas, designated pick-up and drop-off zones, and parking for staff and visitors.
School Hours:
School times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Before Care: Start-time 7:00am
After Care End-time 6:00pm
What kind of programs & services are available?
- Personalized Learning Plans – Assessments are performed periodically to determine how your child will learn best. Learning styles are established to tailor lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
- Access to Charter Schools USA's Student Information System (SIS) – Parents are given access to their children's personal information through a password-protected computer-based system that allows them to monitor their progress. Parents can monitor test scores, homework and attendance on a daily basis.
- Parent Involvement – We know that children enjoy greater success in school when the adults they admire most take an interest in their education. Our students' parents are required to commit to volunteer hours each year for the school. These hours foster closer relationships and ensure a more secure learning environment.
- Uniforms – A dress code policy is enforced. School uniforms must be purchased exclusively from a Duval Charter School at Arlington approved vendor only. School uniforms instill a sense of pride in the school as well as each child's individual appearance. Uniforms allow students to focus on their education instead of designer labels and fashion trends.
Who is eligible to attend?
Duval Charter School at Arlington is open to K-8 school aged students who reside in Duval county.
Information for Parents
Before and After Care- Before and After Care is available on-site. Before Care begins at 7:00am and costs $3.00 per day. After Care is available until 6:00pm and costs $5.40 per day. On days of early dismissal After Care will cost $8.00 per day while the Before Care rate will remain the same. Occasional Care is offered, but at different rates. Occasional Before Care costs $5.00 and occasional After Care costs $10.00 totaling $15.00 per day. On days of early dismissal Occasional After Care will costs $12.00 while the Occasional Before Care prices will remain the same.
There is $25 (per family) Registration Fee that is due upon completion of the enrollment application. All students participating in the occasional care, before care, after care, or both programs are required to complete an application and pay the $25.00 registration fee.
First months payment is due prior to the child attending the program via cash, money order, or cashiers check. NO Personal checks will be accepted. Information on how to enroll in these programs is available in the front office or you can contact the Before and After Care Program Director at (904) 724-1536.
Transportation- Transportation is available on a limited basis and provided by A&S Transportation. Specific routes are developed based on demand to maximize the number of students who can be transported. Students living within two miles of the school are expected to furnish their own transportation.
Meal Service- Breakfast and lunch service is available to all students. Breakfast costs $1.50 and Lunch costs $2.85. Reduced breakfast costs $.30 and reduced lunch costs $.40. Duval Charter School at Arlington participates in the National School Lunch Program and free or reduced pricing is available to those students who meet the guidelines. Meals are provided by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. Breakfast and lunch menus are now available for January and February. Health certificate/inspection reports are available for review.
School uniforms- School uniforms must be purchased exclusively from Sunshine School Uniforms, a Duval Charter School at Arlington approved vendor. Uniforms consist of a polo shirt (red for K-5, navy and white for grades 6-8) with school logo and khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skirts with logos already attached. Uniforms must be purchased exclusively from Sunshine School Uniforms located at 8595 Beach Boulevard or online at www.sunshineuniforms.com. Please contact Sunshine Uniforms at (904) 620-8076 for more information.
School Supplies- A list of supplies that are required for each incoming student can be found here. These supplies should be brought in to the homeroom teacher on the first day of school.
2011-2012 School Calendar - Important dates for the 2011-2012 academic year. This calendar may differ from the Duval County Public School System's calendar.