2017-18 Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2017-2018 Fantastic Flagler Visitor Newcomer Guide | Page 93

FLAGLER SCHOOLS PERSONALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES The vision for Flagler County Schools is to become the Nation’s Premiere Learning Organization. Each day, the administration and staff works towards this vision by providing personalized learning opportunities for students. This starts with the ability to participate in School Choice Programs. The School Board and staff embrace the concept of educational choice opportunities for students and families. All students in grades K-12 have opportunities for acceleration. At the elementary and middle school level, students who meet specific criteria can qualify for a mid-year promotion, full grade promotion or subject acceleration. Personalized learning opportunities are supported through magnet programs, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement classes, college and career dual enrollment classes, Career Academies, 1:1 technology opportunities, virtual programs and charter schools. Flagler County is one of only two rural school districts in the state offering the International Baccalaureate program. Students’ individual needs are met through a variety of support services including exceptional student education, tutoring and mentoring. Students have the opportunity to tailor their learning through acceleration and remediation programs based on their learning styles. PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Flagler County Schools prepares students for success in the 21st century in many different ways. In addition to its core curriculum, 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication skills, collaboration and cross-cultural relationship building are integrated into the school setting. Teachers work diligently to integrate these skills into lessons and throughout the student day. The district’s collaboration with Daytona State College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Bethune Cookman University and University of Florida allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. Students can also earn college credits by participating in Advanced Placement classes or the International Baccalaureate program. Students also have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in a number of areas, so they can immediately enter the workforce after graduation or pursue postsecondary education. FLAGLER SCHOOLS BY THE NUMBERS STUDENT POPULATION » » Pre-K through 12 - 12,500 STUDENT ETHNICITY » » White - 62% , Black - 15%, Hispanic - 14% » » Asian, Indian and Other – 9% GRADUATES (2015-16) » » Total number of graduates - 982 | Graduation Rate - 80.4% ADVANCED COURSES (2015-16) » » Total number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement/ International Baccalaureate - 670 which represents 16% of the population of high school students (Source: DOE Equity Enrollment Report) » » Total number of Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment 341 » » 31 students graduated with their AA degree and high school diploma (FPC: 19, MHS: 12) TRANSPORTATION » » Total number of buses the district operates – 115 » » Total number of daily routes - 80 » » Approximate number of students assigned to buses – 7,026 » » Average miles each year – 1.5 million » » Average school bus route cost annually - $30k-$35k FOOD SERVICES » » Average number of breakfasts served daily – 3,700 » » Total number of lunches served daily - 7,000 » » Total number of after-school snacks served daily - 100 » » Total number of after-school meals provided - 500 MEAL PRICES » » Breakfast is free for all students Pre-K through 12th grade » » Elementary (including Pre-K) Breakfast – Free for all students; Lunch is $2.00 » » Secondary (Middle and High) Breakfast – Free for all students; Lunch - Middle - $2.25, High - $2.50 » » Students who qualify for reduced price meals pay $.40 for lunch » » Approximately 63% of the district’s students receive free or reduced-price meals each day. FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS Flagler Flagship Schools offer students to discover paths that lead them from the classroom to career success. Students can explore and grow in the worlds of Agriculture, Aerospace, Green Technology, Health Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Marine Research, Finance and Business, Leadership, the Arts and more. We, as a Flagler community, believe our children drive the future. Working together we will help our children explore, discover and succeed . Elementary School Flagship Programs Belle Terre Elementary IRECS: Innovation, Robotics, Engineering and Computer Science Bunnell Elementary Agri-science and Green Technology Old Kings Elementary “The Leader in Me”, Marine Science Rymfire Elementary Medical Sciences, Health and Fitness Wadsworth Elementary Robotics, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Middle School Flagship Programs Buddy Taylor Middle School Agronomy, Engineering, Biotechnology Indian Trails Middle School ARCS (Agriculture, Robotics, Business Science Sciences, Computer Science) High School Flagship Programs Flagler Palm Coast High School i3: New Tech Academy, International, Baccalaureate, Aerospace, Fire Academy Matanzas High School Financial Literacy, Culinary Arts, Biotechnology: Plant & Marine Alternative & Adult Flagship Programs iFlagler Virtual School Personalized Learning Opportunities for grades 6-12 Flagler Technical Institute Health Science, Business Management, Construction Science, Early Learning Cert., Transportation Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide     91