General Program Requirements
Each elementary school student shall be placed in classes appropriate to his or her developmental level and demonstrated mastery of the B.E.S.T. Standards. The course of study in elementary school includes instruction in the four core academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Elementary students also receive instruction in music, art, physical education and health, media/library skills, and technology. All instruction is centered on the benchmarks of the NGSSS, B.E.S.T. Standards (math), and B.E.S.T. Standards (ELA). Individual learning styles, interests and talents help determine students’ learning paths while in elementary school. Required instruction (1003.42 F.S.) is detailed in the appendix.
St. Johns County School District has adopted the Character Counts! program to help students learn about trustworthiness, respect, fairness, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. All students are encouraged to take part in service learning/volunteer opportunities. Career awareness is provided at all schools.
Elementary, middle, and high schools shall document the manner in which they have prepared students to enter the workforce, including information regarding the provision of accurate, timely career and curricular counseling to students.