A collaborative agreement between the St. Johns River State College and the School Board of Clay County for Dual enrollment purposes.  This agreement renews the contract for another year with Orange Park High School and Middleburg High School to host a planned curriculum and schedule for high school students.  For the 2018-19 school year, OPHS will have 9th, 10th and 11th graders participating in a program that maps out a Dual Enrollment schedule on their school site.  In addition, Middleburg High School will host students in the 9th and 10th grades with similar operations.  As students progress through the grades, the goal is to have each cohorts 12th grade students become full-time college students on the SJRSC campus in Orange Park.  This will lead to a "AA" degree from the 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 them to earn both college credits and high school credits at the same time.  For the 2016-17 year, OPHS had 42 students in the 9th grade cohort who will progress to the second year of the planned curriculum (32 remain going into the third year).  For 2017-18, OPHS had 61 students enrolled in the 9th grade cohort (53 remain in the program).  For 2018-19 year - the 9th grade cohort has 41 students registered. 

Concerning MHS, 56 students entered the program the first year with 50 remaining for their second year.  The 2018-19 cohort shows 47 students entering the program.

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

The District will work closely with SJRSC in order to better advise students on the postsecondary opportunities available to all eligible students.  In addition, students who successfully pass a course earn acceleration points for their home schools while preparing themselves for college level work.

Approval of the 2018-19 agreement between SJRSC and the School Board of Clay County for the "Collegiate High School" programs at OPHS and MHS.