18 Duval County Public Schools named 2007-2008 Five Star Schools

Jacksonville, FL – The Florida Department of Education recently announced that 18 Duval County Public Schools were named 2007-2008 Five Star Schools. This symbol of achievement was created by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council and is presented annually to those schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement. This designation is the highest award for community participation.

In order to earn Five Star school recognition, a school must have earned a grade of “C” or above for the 2007-2008 school year, and must show documentation that it has achieved 100% of the established criteria in the categories of: Business partnerships, Family Involvement, Volunteerism, Student Community Service and School Advisory Councils.

“This is a great achievement for our schools,” said Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals. “The Five Star School Award is the highest award for community involvement that is bestowed by the Florida Department of Education.”
Below are the schools that received recognition:
Elementary Schools
Abess Park, Alimacani, Chets Creek, Crown Point, Ft. Caroline, Greenfield, Greenland Pines, Jackisonville Beach, Loretto, Love Grove, Merrill Road, Normandy Village, Sabal Palm, Louis Sheffield, Twin Lakes Academy, Woodland Acres

Middle Schools
Darnell-Cookman

High Schools
Mandarin