When do Jacksonville, Florida schools start

by Yasha Wells

When do Jacksonville, Florida schools start

Introduction

Whether you're a parent looking for your child's first day of school or a college student who needs to know when classes start, this guide should help. We've included all the information you need to know about Jacksonville area schools so that you can plan accordingly.

Duval County Public Schools

Duval County Public Schools typically start classes in August. The exact date will vary from year to year, but it is between the third and fifth week of August. If you have specific questions about when your school will open, contact that school directly.

The school calendar is available online on the district website as well as in each individual school's office where you can get more information about special events or days off that might affect your child's schedule.

Clay County Public Schools

What is Clay County Public Schools?

The "Clay County School District" is the public school district for Clay County. The district provides primary and secondary educational services to more than 50,000 students throughout Clay County. The district consists of 10 traditional elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative school.

St. Johns County School District

The St. Johns County School District is made up of 24 schools and serves students in grades K-12 throughout all of St. Johns County.

The district has five high schools, six middle schools, and 15 elementary schools that offer a variety of programs, including International Baccalaureate (IB), Spanish Immersion, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and special education services.

There are also two virtual learning academies available to students who want to take classes on their own time outside the normal school day that can help them graduate early or earn college credit for certain courses taken during high school.

When it comes to when the schools start each year:

All Duval County public elementary schools begin Aug. 13; middle/high schools begin Aug 20th.

St John's County has its own calendar with different dates depending on your school zone.

Baker County School District

  • Baker County schools start August 20.*

  • Baker County is on a four-day school week. This means that students will only be in class for four days each week, but students will still be required to attend classes for the same amount of time as before. This can be done by scheduling longer days or half-days at different times throughout the day and year. For example, Monday through Thursday could be considered full days — from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm — while Friday and all holidays would count as half days that end around noon.*

  • Because Baker County has a two-track schedule (High School/Middle School), the first day of school may only apply to some students depending on their age group. Students who are new arrivals or have missed summer school should check with their individual schools because they may need to attend summer school before being able to enroll.*

Jacksonville area schools start at different times

Schools in Jacksonville, Florida, open at different times. Each school district has its own calendar and schedule. The school year starts in August or September and ends in June or July.

  • Duval County Public Schools - Starts the Monday after Labor Day

  • Clay County Public Schools - Starts the Tuesday after Labor Day

  • Nassau County Public Schools - Starts September 3rd

Conclusion

If you are looking for information about when Jacksonville, Florida, schools start, you have come to the right place! We hope that this blog post has been helpful to you.

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