River City Science Academy Mandarin

Basic Information

Address: 10911 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
County: Duval
District: Duval County Public Schools
Phone Number: 904-855-8010
Principal: Bekir Durmus

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River City Science Academy Mandarin


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Additional Information

School Type: Public Charter
Accreditation: Cognia
District ID: 1200480
School ID: 120048008497
State District ID: FL-16
State School ID: FL-16-5601
Grade Level: K-5, 6-8
Founded: 2017
School Setting:

Public, non-profit, A rated, high-performing charter

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 7
School Days in Calendar Year: 180
School Holidays: All
School Colors: Red and blue
School Mascot: Rocket
School Size: 903
Support Services:

Free and reduced-price lunch

Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Summer School: Yes
PTA Organization: Yes
School Championships:

Science Olympiad

Lunch Availability: Free and reduced-price lunch
Parking Spaces/Availability:

50

Uniform Guidelines:

Uniform required

Mission Statement:

To ensure all students reach their maximum potential in a diverse, structured and nurturing environment and to prepare students for a future in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The vision of RCSA is to: ensure that students become successful in their subsequent education and responsible and productive citizens in a rapidly changing world; to apply innovative methods and interdisciplinary instruction and rigor, creating a stimulating and student-centered learning environment; to model, educate and engage students in critical thinking and problem solving by teaching the whole child beyond the classroom; to be a catalyst for change in STEM education; to graduate every student college or career ready.

Enrollment Characteristics: Waiting list, lottery
School History:

In 2014, RCSA received approval to open another campus in the Mandarin area. RCSA opened its Mandarin campus at 10911 Old St Augustine Rd for the 2016-2017 school year and serves students in grades K-8.

Programs and Services:

Boys & Girls Club