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7019 Commonwealth Ave, I-295, Exit 22, Jacksonville, Florida, 32220, United States
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Jacksonville International Airport - JAX
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The loud North End Zone of Alltel Stadium
I am soon to be a graduate of undergrad, with a bachelors in Childhood Education. My cousin and I are looking into moving to Jacksonville, FL. I am wondering about the school districts around that area. I am planning on researching school's online, but I would like to see if anyone can give me the head's up on the Jacksonville Education scene. My goal is to land an elementary teaching job.
Thanks for the time, and I hope someone can assist me :)
~Emily from NY
Hello:
You understand this is a TRAVEL forum, right? Perhaps you should look into some Virtual Employment/Elem. Education sites for answers to your request.
Be nice to teachers, please...
Like most school systems in Florida, Jax's school district is county-wide and thus very large. I don't know anything about individual schools and such since I'm in Tampa, but I must ask... why come to teach in Florida?
We're on the leading edge of micro-managed, over-tested, over-blamed, under-supported, under-paid public school wave of the future (God help us). I teach here 'cuz I'm a native and I settled into a great position in perhaps the best elementary school in the county, but I certainly wouldn't be moving to Florida from somewhere else to become an educator.
Maybe you'll luck into a great school, too, but I'd be pretty wary of this state's educational system if I were you...
Not sure if you have found the school board's website, but here it is....http://www.educationcentral.org/
If you go to the "Academic Excellence" page, you will be able to review the stats on schools performances.
Jacksonville has a consolidated government with Duval County, and as such, is the largest geographic city in the US. So, you may also want to consider where in Jax you want to live as a factor to where you want to teach. The county enacted the "Magnet" school program as an answer to desegregation...mixed results on success, although 2 of those schools, Douglas Anderson and Stanton Prep are highly ranked nationally..
Good news, cost of living and quality of life in Jax are very good, and we are far enough north that we get the mid-winter cooler temps to remind us that there are 4 seasons, but without snow/ice that those of us a little north must deal with, and warm enough to be blessed with 12 month gardening if so desired. I traded the mountains of WV to beaches of Jacksonville 12 years ago and brought 3 children with me to educate, and haven't regretted the move at all.
While not one of Jacksonville's talest buildings, Two Prudential Plaza sure makes a case for being one of the most beautiful. Sometimes appearing blue and sometimes appearing green depending on the sunlight, this tiered tower serves as a glistening backdrop for Friendship Fountain on the Southbank. The building also has a multi-level monorail station.
While better known for its abundant pristine beach parks and the enormous Timucuan Preserve that comprises much of the city's northeast side, Jacksonville's park system (the largest urban park system in the country) also contains numerous smaller gems sprinkled throughout the city. One such gem is Mandarin Park, located along a very wide stretch of the St. Johns River and a peaceful tributary called Julington Creek. Heavily wooded with jogging trails, picnic areas and a marina, Mandarin Park offers a scenic, shady retreat that's perfect for a romantic picnic or family fun time. Located within the southernmost edge of Jacksonville's city limits in Duval County, from here you can look south across Julington Creek and see St. Johns County or look southwest across the wide expanse of the St. Johns River and see the distant shoreline of Clay County.
This used to be one of the best restaurants in JAX, but I'm afraid it's far from wonderful now. Overpriced and barely above average in terms of quality, the owner should probably rethink the whole operation. The location in Avondale is great and the the space itself is attractive, but both deserve a restaurant that isn't coasting on its past reputation. If you're in the mood for a high-end dining experience, you're far better off at Matthew's or Daniel's in San Marco, or at Ruth Chris on the waterfront.
The most populous stretch of Jacksonville's coast, Jacksonville Beach boasts a rapidly growing skyline of highrise condos and hotels.
At its active center is the new Seawalk Pavillion, an oceanfront ampitheatre, and Latham Plaza, a manicured greenspace located across the street. Together they provide a recreational focal point surrounded by numerous restaurants, nightspots and hotels. Throughout the year both venues host popular festivals that celebrate foods, cultures and music including George's Music Springing in the Blues Festival, Florida's largest outdoor free blues concert.
In terms of its natural attraction, Jax Beach, like its neighboring communities, boasts a beautiful wide strand of soft, white sand fronted by sea oats and sand dunes. On the other side of the island, Adventure Landing is a popular water park and amusement complex located near the Intracoastal.
Before undergoing a rennaissance over the past decade, Jax Beach had fallen into blight and become notorious for attracting a rowdy crowd. Thankfully, today's Jax Beach is known as a family-friendly hot spot for upscale development. The community now has a whole new image as several new boutiques, fine dining establishments, luxury condos and even the large J. Johnson Gallery now call Jax Beach home. New hotels continue to be built here as well, and a new fishing pier just opened that provides pedestrians with remarkable views of the coast and oceanfront skyline from as far as a quarter mile offshore!
While Jax Beach has become more sophisticated over the years, it's still a laid back, swimsuit and flip flops kind of place. Even though some of those flip-flops may carry the Prada label, the town is just too laid back to be pretentious.
I had to go to Jacksonville for a business appointment. However, as much as I enjoy traveling, I turned this boring business into a fun-filled trip!
Of course, it would have been much better to visit Jacksonville during summer; JAX Beaches are pretty good. Oh well, there is plenty to do in Jacksonville.
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