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On Thursday, Sept. 28, Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell and District 5 School Board Member Katye Campbell toured the campuses of Cocoa High School and Brevard Adult Education to explore the remarkable achievements of our CTE students in our schools.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to ABC Space Coast and State Representative Tyler Sirois for their visit to our schools and unwavering support for our mission.
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Cocoa High JROTC Cadets Visit the AFTAC |  | |
The Cocoa High School JROTC cadets were invited to participate in a special field trip to Patrick Space Force Base to get a glimpse of the facility known as the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). Many active-duty service members never gain access to this facility due to the top-secret nature of its operations. The AFTAC focuses on STEM career fields such as chemistry, engineering, and marine biology.
During their visit, the cadets engaged in round-robin training, gaining hands-on experience in various areas such as analyzing seismic activity, separating elephant DNA, and the highlight of the day: eating gummy bears frozen with liquid nitrogen. The visit culminated in a competition where the cadets were given instructions to build airplanes using wood, foam, and paper to determine which one could travel the farthest.
Overall, the cadets discovered new and interesting career opportunities in the Air Force, as well as the civilian sector.
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On Sept. 29, Viera Elementary School celebrated Rock Your School Day with the jungle-based theme 'Wild About Learning.' Rock Your School is an initiative that encourages teachers and schools to create an outside-the-box educational experience designed to engage their students and bring learning to life in their classrooms.
Thank you to all the teachers, students, and parents who made this all possible.
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National Walk & Roll to School Day |  | |
On Oct. 4, Brevard Public Schools partnered with the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) to celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day. Throughout the week, schools held events centered around community walks/bicycle rides involving students, staff, parents, local law enforcement, and business partners.
Thank you to the following schools for participating:
- Apollo Elementary School
- Audubon Elementary School
- Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
- Coquina Elementary School
- Croton Elementary School
- Golfview Elementary Magnet School
- Holland Elementary School
- Jupiter Elementary School
- Lewis Carroll Elementary School
- Lockmar Elementary School
- Longleaf Elementary School
- Manatee Elementary School
- Mims Elementary School
- Palm Bay Elementary School
- Port Malabar Elementary School
- Quest Elementary School
- Ralph M. Williams Elementary School
- Riviera Elementary School
- Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Saturn Elementary School
- Sea Park Elementary School
- Suntree Elementary School
- Surfside Elementary School
- Viera Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
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Heather Smith is the Heart of Brevard!
The Heart of Brevard is a person who puts their heart and soul into teaching, inspiring, and supporting our children in whatever role they play in BPS.
If you know of a BPS staff member or community partner who is the “Heart of Brevard,” nominate them HERE!
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Virtual Fall Teacher Fair | We are hosting a Virtual Career Fair for Teachers on Wednesday, October 11th. Candidates will be able to view participating schools, browse their current needs, and interview with up to three principals. Pre-register at www.JoinTeamBPS.com. | | | |
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Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentoring program that serves Brevard Public Schools, students’ grades 7-12. Take Stock in Children, established in Brevard County in 1996, provides students from low-income and at-risk communities the opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty through education.
Take Stock in Children’s comprehensive services begin in middle school, continue through high school, and include transitioning to a vocational program or college. By maintaining good grades through high school, remaining drug and crime-free, and meeting weekly with an assigned mentor, Take Stock in Children students receive funding for two years of college or technical training.
This extensive support and mentoring system has resulted in Brevard County’s Take Stock students achieving a 100% high school graduation rate, with 97% of the program’s students attending college.
Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 3, 2023.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information or any other
factor protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The School Board of Brevard County is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), the Florida Education Equity Act of 1984, Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Civil Rights Act of 1964 including: Title II, Title VI, and Title VII, United States Education Amendments of 1972 - Title IX, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report
possible violations of any of the above, please contact the below for proper assistance and handling. For concerns involving:
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The public or students, including Title IX, IDEA, 504, and Equity and Diversity matters contact: Title IX Coordinator Jacqueline Saxenmeyer 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, FL 32940 (321) 633-1000, Ext. 11280 saxenmeyer.j@brevardschools.org | |
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Employees or job applicants contact: Director of Professional Standards and Labor Relations Gail Williams, Ed.S. 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, FL 32940 (321) 633-1000 Ext. 11265 williams.gail@brevardschools.org | |
Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants and/or individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Director of Professional Standards and Labor Relations for assistance. Educators are required to follow the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida (State Board of Education Rule 6B1.006, FAC). To report alleged educator misconduct, contact Gail Williams, Ed.S., Director of Professional Standards and Labor Relations at 321-633-1000, ext. 11265 or williams.gail@brevardschools.org. In the event that the district is not able to resolve your concerns, consider contacting the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights for assistance. This Publication or portions of this publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including large print or audiotape. Student requests for this information should be made to the Office of Exceptional Student Education Program Support, (321) 633-1000, ext. 11520, at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need the publication | |
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