School
Board of Polk County, FloridaWelcome to Daniel Jenkins Academy!
Daniel Jenkins Academy
A Polk County Public School where…
Students Understand the Need to Preserve Florida’s Resources and Environment
Our Mission
Daniel Jenkins Academy is a school of choice with emphasis placed on
Florida Environmental Studies. We believe that it is necessary that students
understand the need to preserve Florida’s resources and environment
in order for the quality of life to continue in our state.
These environmental science classes put a strong emphasis on studying the waters surrounding our peninsula.
Bell Schedule
The school day for students begins at 8:40 a.m. and the
tardy bell rings at 8:45a.m.
The
student day ends at 3:45 p.m. Daniel Jenkins
Academy
Announcements
2012-2013 Yearbooks are now on sale. Yearbooks are priced as follows:
$25.00 with Students name in Foil print
$26.00 with Students Picture and name in Foil print
Click here to order
Yearbooks
DJA Environmental Science teacher,
Melanie Tucker
has been chosen
as a
Siemens Teachers AS Researchers (STARs)
Recipient.
Congratulations Ms. Tucker on this well deserved honor!
Congratulations to DJA Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jason
Fields
and to our
School-Related Employee of the Year, Ms. Julie Jenkins.
The DJA About Face award winner for this year is: Cedric King
Parents/Guardians,
You should have received this information regarding our Farewell Assemblies from your DJA student. Additional copies are available in the main office or from Mr. Cassidy.
Parents can NOW pay student Lunch Money ONLINE! Click on the
"My Lunch Money Portal" link above. A
service charge will be incurred.
Online Application for Free and Reduced meals for the 2013-14 School
year.
Are students checking their grades online? YES! Students have been issued a username and password for Student Portal. Encourage your child to login to Student Portal to access, grades, library information, lunch balances, etc. They will automatically be logged in to online resources for Polk Schools. Students can log into Student Portal anytime of day or night from the Internet: https://student.mypolkschools.net
Important Dates
Early Release Day - Wednesday, May 1
Holiday (Memorial Day) - Monday, May 27
Award Ceremony (Grade 6) - Monday June 3
Award Ceremony (Grade 7) - Tuesday June 4
Award Ceremony (Grade 8) - Wednesday June 5
Last Day of School - Wednesday June 5
School Calendar (English) for 2012-2013
School Calendar (Spanish) for 2012-2013
School Calendar (Haitian Creole) for 2012-2013
School Improvement Plan
Please refer to this link for
the
2012-2013 SIP:
School
Improvement Plan
If you are being bullied, you may not know what to do. Click on the
link below to learn more and report issues.
BullyingDistrict Information
District Information for Parents
District Website Parent Homepage
Office of Magnet, Choice and Charter Schools Website
863-534-0631.Nondiscrimination Statement
Bullying