Darnell Cookman Middle School

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Basic Information

Address: 1701 N. Davis Street
County: Duval
School District: Duval County Public Schools
Phone Number: (904) 630-6800
Fax Number: (904) 630-6811
Principal: Mr. Mark Ertel

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Additional Information

School Type: Dedicated Medical Arts Magnet
Accreditation: SAC
Ages/Grades: 6-12
School Schedule (Hours in Day): 8:25 - 2:40
School Colors: Navy & Gold
School Mascot: Viking
School Size: 1250 students
Classroom Size: 22 in Middle School and 25 in High School
Camp Programs: No
After School Programs: Yes
Mission Statement:

Our mission is to prepare students for collegiate success through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum integrated with professional medical standards emphasizing integrity, the pursuit of academic excellence, and a passion for life-long learning.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Our highly trained faculty provides a variety of both group and individual learning opportunities that help prepare students to succeed in college preparatory courses. The rigorous, standards-based curriculum is designed for academically gifted and advanced students. Emphasis is placed on team building, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity. It is our diverse student population in an educationally rich environment that has created the Darnell-Cookman tradition of excellence.

Notes/School Information:

 

Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School, School of the Medical Arts, provides high performing students an advanced academic curriculum with an overview of the professional medical fields by equipping them with the academic skills and experiences to support their future success in college as an undergraduate who intends to pursue advanced degrees.
 
The curriculum of our program is college preparatory. Our students are expected to develop a personal vision and plan for a four-year college/university degree with the intent to pursue an advanced degree. The curriculum is advanced, honors and Advanced Placement based. Students at Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School will work closely with faculty members, their peers, and community partners to create an environment that supports creative and independent thinkers through the exploration of real-world connections in the fields of medical practice and is fully grounded in the liberal arts. Students will be prepared for their undergraduate college or university study in any chosen field.