School of Success Academy

Last Day of School. What a journey it has been!

Upcoming 8th Grade Parent Event

To plan, organize and implement the assigned instructional program in a secondary learning environment that engages and motivates students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the assistant principal.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

∙ Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in accordance to Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards.
∙ Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
∙ Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
∙ Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
∙ Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
∙ Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
∙ Provide appropriate feedback on work.
∙ Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
∙ Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
∙ Prepare required reports on students and activities.
∙ Participate in department PLC’s, school, district and parent meetings.
∙ Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
∙ Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
∙ Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
∙ Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
∙ Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

∙ Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
∙ Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
∙ Participate in appropriate professional activities.
∙ Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
∙ B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
∙ Florida State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
∙ Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
∙ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
∙ Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
∙ Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Strength in hope, strength together, strength to fight.

Our Flag Football Team won the Division tonight and is going to the championship! We’re so proud of all of you, Eagles! Good luck on Saturday.

Let's congratulate our Flag Football Team for another win last Thursday (40-8). Cheer with us on Monday as they play against KIPP at home.

First home flag football game against DCSA is big W! Congratulations to our Eagles Flag Football team for soaring this evening 21-13! Your SOS Academy family is very proud of all of you!

Some of the messages that greet our students everyday when they are in the hallway. A reminder that with proper attitude and education, they can be what/who they want to be.

School starts on Aug. 10th. If you, your family, or friend is still deciding on where to send your student, call our school to schedule a visit. Our small teacher to student ratio and engaging classes will give your child an advantage and a zest for learning.

Are you ready to rumble?!
Sports is back! Girls Volleyball and Boys Flag Football are the firsts sports of the school year. We are also having Basketball and Soccer and Cheerleading. Go Coach Mcknight! Go Eagles!!!

Let’s celebrate the June solstice with our family at the comfort of our homes.

Soar Together @ Air and Space: Solstice Celebrate the June solstice at this monthly family-focused program from the National Air and Space Museum.

Some of our students Mathnificent, innovative, and creative work.

Update: The Food Distribution at SOS Academy is cancelled. We’ll inform you as soon as we have the date again. Thank you.

Farm Share to hold 5 food distribution events in Northeast Florida Farm Share will be distributing food at five events this week in Northeast Florida.

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Congratulations, Principal Genell Mills, for receiving the Taxwatch Principal Leadership Awards for 2020-2021! We're blessed to have you. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Mills.

School of Success Academy updated their phone number.

Shout out to our administration, teachers, support staff, and governance board for their effort and commitment to have a safe and successful pandemic academic year.

SOS Academy would like to congratulate our 8th Graders. In celebration of their achievement, we prepared a sumptuous lunch for them. It's indeed a beautiful day for our eagles to fly!

Congratulations to our 8th Graders! Just a reminder to all parents and guardians. Tomorrow is the last day of school. We hope to see you all again next academic year 2021-2022 which starts on August 10th.