WELCOME TO

JEAN RIBAULT MIDDLE

SCHOOL
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET
Student Orientation
August 5, 2020
 2020-2021
Administration

■ Dr. Ronnie B. Williams, Jr., Principal

■ Ms. Latoya Brown, Assistant Principal of Curriculum &

Instruction

■ Ms. Brianna Jefferson, Assistant Principal of Operations

and Testing
 2020-2021
Leadership Team
■ Instructional Support
– Ms. Lakisha Burroughs, Math Coach
– Mrs. Lisa Moses, Reading Coach
– Ms. Carol Randall, ESE Department Lead
– Mrs. Brenda Thomas-Wynn, SLA Coordinator

■ Professional School Counselors

– Ms. Seanta Jones
– Ms. Dyamond Rogers

■ Deans of Students
– Mr. Richard Grooms
– Ms. Mishel’le Hall ”
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
To prepare our students with the knowledge, skills
and tools to be successful and productive citizens.

Mission
To create a positive image of education through
concrete expectations of respect, trust, honesty,
and community, by providing a safe, rigorous
learning environment for all students.
 2020-2021
School Theme

#COLTSTRONG

Standing Together Reaching Our

Next Goals
 Guiding Principles

■ Three Guiding Principles that all

Mighty Colts follow for success
are:
– Be On Time Every Day
– Do Your Best Every Day
– Follow Directions Every Day
 School Options

■ 1) Return to School on Hybrid Schedule

■ 2) Duval Homeroom w/school based teachers (must commit to an

entire 9 week period)
– Students will log on to TEAMS each day at 7:30 am.
– Lessons will be given by live instructors at their scheduled
times.
– Elective classes will be limited.

■ 3) Full Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (Must Remain in the

program the entire school year.)
 Hybrid Model-Face to Face Learning
August 20th-September 11th

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.

6
Virtual
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7
Virtual Virtual 
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8
Virtual Virtual 
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NOTE: On virtual days for Hybrid/Face to Face learning, students are

expected to follow their same scheduled class times online through
teacher TEAMS pages (similar to Duval Home Room students).

NOTE: SLA students will attend school 5 days a week if they are not
in Duval Home Room
Jean Ribault Middle School
2019 Reading Level 3
Math Level 3 39
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School Science 15
Civics 66
Grade Reading Gains 37

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Math Gains 45
Lowest 25% Reading 32
Lowest 25% Math 42
Acceleration 72
 Daily Attendance

■ School Hours: 7:30 a.m. -2:15 p.m.

■ School Supervision is provided from 7:15 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
■ Early Dismissal: 7:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (1 ER Wed. per month)
■ Students need to be in school every day, on time.
■ Instruction starts promptly at 7:30 a.m.
– 7 period schedule (classes)
– Each class is 50 minutes
■ 1st warning bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
■ If you arrive at 7:31 a.m., you are considered late!!
Morning Intake Procedures
Students may not arrive on campus
before 7:15 am

Students will enter Gate 1 (between

the Main Office & Cafeteria) if their
1st period class is in Bldg. 3, 4, 6,
Gym/Band

Students will enter Gate 2 (Main

Office & Media Center) if their 1st
period class is in Bldg. 5 or the
Science Wing)

Upon entering the gates, ALL student

will report directly to their 1st period
class.

Breakfast will be served in the

classrooms daily.

Breakfast will end at 7:25 am so that

instruction can begin at 7:30 am.
Covid-19 Procedures
■ All students will have their temperatures checked
each day before entering the building.
■ If a student’s temp. is 100.4 or higher, or they feel
sick, the student will be placed in a specific area
and will remain there until a parent/guardian pick-
up. It is necessary for a parent/guardian to pick
them up, if your student is not feeling well.
■ All students must wear masks at all times.
■ Students must follow all social distancing
procedures outlined by the school.
 After-School
Dismissal Procedures
Students will report to their designated area or exit the building/campus in a
timely manner. Dismissal will begin at approximately 2:12 pm:

1st Wave: Car Riders & Walkers (exit through Gate 2-Main Office & Media
Center); Athletes & After-School Learning program students will report
immediately to the cafeteria. Athletes will be picked up by their
coaches/sponsors from the cafeteria.

2nd Wave: Bus Riders only (exit through Gate 1-Main Office & Cafeteria)

■Car riders must be picked up by 2:30 pm. There is no adult supervision in

front of the school after 2:30 pm.

■Once exited, students are not allowed to re-enter the building through any
other part of the building. All students must leave the campus immediately if
they are not in a supervised activity.
 Mandatory
School-Wide Uniform Policy
6th: Navy              7th: Light Blue       8th: White
 Specific Uniform
Expectations
Shirts Pants Shoes
 No logos, designs,  Khaki or Navy Blue  Fully closed-in
or pictures (Only pants/shorts/skirts style
RMS logo)
 No leggings,  No heels,
 All coats, jackets or sandals,
cargo, or
sweaters must
sweatpants Crocs, or flip
button or zip all the
way down flops
 No low-rise,
 No pullover hoodies sagging, or
or camouflaged ripped
apparel pants/shorts

All clothing must meet the Duval County Public

Schools General Code of Appearance
 Purchase Uniforms

■ Name: School Uniforms & More

■ Location: inside of Regency Mall (the store is
located outside of Sears)
■ Phone: (904) 727-9377
■ Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00 am to
7:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
 NEW & RETURNING STUDENT
UNIFO RM PRICES

UNIFORM SEPARATES
SPECIAL
Bottoms~~Pants/shorts/skirts/skorts UNIFORM
PACKAGE DEAL!
(khaki & navy blue)
Youth bottoms start at $9.99
Adult bottoms start at $12.99

Logo polo shirt~~$10.00 each

Logo dress shirt~~$20.00 each or
5 for $95.00
(navy blue & white)

*Additional $2 for all plus sizes

 PE Uniforms/Backpacks

■ PE Uniforms (Note: PE students will not dress out until further

notice.)

– $9 T-Shirt
– $8 Shorts
– $3 Drawstring Bag
■ Backpacks
– Must be clear or mesh only
 ID Badges
■ All students are required to wear their
school ID badges with a lanyard
around their necks each day:
■ Safety
■ Lunch
■ Textbooks
■ ID Badges
– The first one provided is free
– The 1st replacement cost a $1
– All other replacements- $5 each

*Do not deface or destroy your ID’s. If you

do, it will be confiscated and you will be
responsible for replacing it.

Remember your school ID is a part of

your uniform!
 Lunch Services

■ All students will be

provided a free
breakfast and lunch
every day.
■ No Lunch Application
is Needed.
■ We will social distance
as much as possible
during lunch.
Transportation
■ Parents must register their students
for bus service via FOCUS.
■ Parents must create a parent
account in FOCUS to register.
www.duvalschools.org/focus
■ Parents and students will know
their bus # and stop on Aug. 14th
■ Students must wear masks while
riding the bus.
■ Have specific Route questions?
– Contact (904) 858-6200
– Hours: M-F 7 am to 6 pm
■ July 20- September 4th
 Behavior Expectations
A) Adhere to the strict uniform and mask policy (No gang paraphernalia,
camouflage, bandanas, wrist bands, etc.
No hats are to be worn on campus or inside the classrooms)

B ) Fighting 

C)  Bullying and Battery

D)  Disrespecting Teachers (Using Profanity Towards Adult)

E)  Weapons

G)  Drugs or Alcohol

F) Follow the 3 Guiding Principles: Be on time every day, Follow directions

every day, and Do your best every day!
 Electronic Devices

■ Cell Phones, iPods, Tablets, ■ Parents, PLEASE do not

etc. text or call your student’s
■ The electronic device cell phone during the
MUST be: school day!
– Switched OFF ■ ONLY a Parent or Legal
– OUT OF SIGHT and Guardian can pick up a
SECURED in a deep confiscated device
pocket, purse or book (NOTE: Electronic
bag devices are confiscated the
1st time it is made visible)
■ School is required to
confiscate the device

NOTE: If a student has a DCPS laptop, they

are encouraged to bring them to school each
day.
Student Schedules
■ 7- Period Schedule
■ Core Course Requirements
■ Elective Offerings
■ Schedule Changes
– Promotion
– Credit Recovery
– Schedule for Intervention

*Schedules will be available in FOCUS

August 10th.
 JEAN RIBAULT MIDDLE SCHOOL
2020-2021 Supply List
■ Hand Sanitizer
■ Face Shield or Mask
■ 6 Composition Books
■ 2 (2 inch 3 Ring Binders)
■ 3 (1 subject Spiral Notebook (with 3 hole Punch))
■ 2 packs (Highlighters)
■ 2 packs (Black/Blue Ink Pens)
■ 1 (Clear/Mesh Backpacks)
■ 2 (Glue Sticks)
■ 7 packs of Notebook papers
■ 2 packs (Pencils)
■ 1 (Pencil/Pen Pouch designed for a ring binder)
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■ Scientific Calculators for 7 and 8 Grade
Optional
■ 1 (8 GB Flash Drive/Thumb Drive)
 Electives

■ Chorus ■ Health Education

■ Music Appreciation ■ Physical Education
■ Band ■ Pre-early college/critical-thinking
■ Spanish ■ SLS (College Study Skills)
■ Art
 Middle School Promotion
Requirement (6-8)
To Grade Course Requirements

7th Grade Successfully complete three or more

6th grade core courses

8th Grade Successfully complete three or more

7th grade core courses and recover
core courses not passed in 6th grade,
if applicable
9th grade Successfully complete all four 8th
grade core courses and recover core
courses not passed in 7th grade, if
applicable
 PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
FROM
Core Courses TH
8
English/Language Arts
TO 9 TH
GRADE
oLanguage Art 1 ■Students must have 3
oLanguage Arts 2 credits for each core subject
oLanguage Arts 3
to be promoted to the 9th
Math
oMath 1
grade.
oMath 2
oPre-Algebra or Algebra 1 (EOC) ■All core courses must be
Science passed with a minimum of a
oScience 1
“D”
oScience 2
oScience 3 (SSA)
Social Studies ■Total number credits
oU.S. History required for promotion is 12
oLaw Studies
oCivics (EOC)
3
Immunizations

■ All 7th grade students are

required to have a TDAP
vaccine and provide proof
■ If they do not have the
vaccine after the first 30
days of the start of school
year, they will be NOT be
allowed to attend school
until they have their TDAP
vaccine immunization.
Colts Athletics
■ Must have a 2.0 GPA ■ ALL Athletes are
REQUIRED TO:
■ 6th Grade Eligibility
– Have a clear or mesh
■ Must have a current and bag to transport
valid physical to athletic gear
participate
Mighty Colts Athletics

■ Football ■ Baseball
■ Girls Volleyball ■ Softball
■ Boys Basketball ■ Boys Track
■ Girls Basketball ■ Girls Track
■ Boys Soccer ■ Boys Swimming
■ Girls Soccer ■ Girls Swimming
■ Cheerleading
 Maintaining FOCUS...

FOCUS is the way DCPS bridges communication between the

classroom, school, and home. 

Through FOCUS you will see:

• Bus/Class Schedules
• Grades
• Assignment details
• Attendance details
• Teacher comments
• Calendars
• Duval County Announcements
• Teacher emails
• And more!!!
 Programs/Partners
■ After-School Learning Program
■ Achievers For Life
■ City Year
■ Full Service Schools
■ Mental Health Counseling
■ Wolfson’s Children Health
Care Center (located on the campus of Ribault HS)
Applications and Student
Emergency Information
■ All applications for various programs, athletics, clubs and
additional student information sheet (blue cards, medical
documentation forms, etc.) will be sent home with students
during the 1st week of school.

■ Students must return information to their 1st period teacher.

Parent and Visitor’s Policy
1)All parents and visitors must wear a mask upon entering the building.

2)Temperatures will be checked upon entering the building for all visitors.

3)Only one parent/legal guardian per student allowed in the building. (Other
family members or friends are not allowed inside of the building).

4)No kids will be allowed in the building except students that attend RMS.

5)No more than 3 parents/visitors will be allowed inside of the main office at
once.

6)Parents/visitors will be allowed in front office, main office or guidance

conference rooms only.

7) Due to COVID-19 safety measures, volunteers are not allowed on campus.

 Thank You for Participating!

The 1st day of school for Hybrid 6th and 7th grade students is
Thursday, August 20th!

The 1st day of school for Hybrid 8th grade students is Friday,
August 21st!

Duval Home Room students will remain at home!