A collaborative agreement between the St. Johns River State College and the School Board of Clay County for Dual Enrollment purposes that deals with legislation requiring all school districts to have a K-12 program in place each year.  This agreement renews the contract for another year with Orange Park High School and Middleburg High School. For the 2019-20 year, OPHS will have students that entered in the 9th grade and added a grade level each year. This year will be the year that students will enter the 12th grade, and therefore, be full-time students on the campus of SJRSC, per the agreement.  Middleburg High School is entering their third year and will have students from 9th grade through the junior year. This program will lead to more students earning their "AA" degree upon graduating from high school.

Through the intentional work and collaboration of the two organizations and "Curriculum and Instructional" department, the program has gained momentum in these two communities (OPHS and MHS).  The District will continue to identify students who are eligible for this opportunity by reviewing grades and goals.

Clay County has had a positive working relationship with SJRSC and this agreement benefits the students of the District by allowing both college credits and high school credits at the same time. For the 2018-19 year, OPHS had 41 students enrolled.  For the 2019-20 year, it is expected to have 45 students enrolled. MHS had 47 students in the 2018-19 cohort and that number is expected to increase to 50.

Clay County will continue to provide college-level courses on the two sites and to promote the "Collegiate High School" initiative.

Goal 1: Develop a High Quality & Aligned Instructional System                

Strategy 1.3: Prepare all students to be full option graduates who are prepared for college, eligible to enlist in military services, or able to compete in the workforce.     

That the Clay County School Board approve the 2019-20 Collegiate High School Contract Between Clay County School Board and District Board of Trustees of St. Johns River State College.