Jacksonville Beach School for Colored People
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IceCreamMan
N 30° 17.069 W 081° 23.542
17R E 462265 N 3350374
The Jacksonville Beach School for Colored Peopleis now the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center.
Waymark Code: WM2NNK
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2007
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The Jacksonville Beach School for Colored People was started in the home of Rhoda L. Martin. In 1928, the county erected this four room brick structure at 315 10th Street South (N30° 17.045 W81° 23.936). Through a merger with other one room schools, it eventually became Jacksonville Beach Elementary School. It served Jacksonville Beach, San Pablo, Atlantic Beach, Mayport, and the Palm Valley areas. The students who did not reside in the Jacksonville Beach community area were bused to the new facility.
These four classrooms were the focal points of the communities. Functions such as socials, Friday night sock hops, banquets, clinics, bazaars, and receptions were held in these buildings. Jacksonville Beach Elementary School featured a marching band, 4-H club, Future Farmers of America and several other organizations.
In 1952, the cafeteria, principal's office, clinic, teacher's lounge, and two primary classrooms were added to the school. The PTA presidents, along with Mr. Charlie Young, worked tirelessly to ensure that the children received every advantage possible. Their efforts as well as donations make by local citizens brought additional events to the school.
In 1963, Jacksonville Beach Elementary School was modified to include a Junior High School curriculum. Before this transpired, children were bussed to Douglas Anderson High School for the 6th through 12th grades. In 1968, through the efforts of desegregation, Jacksonville Beach Elementary and Junior High School returned to an elementary school for grades Kindergarten through sixth grade.
In 1971 Jacksonville Beach Elementary became a school for the Gifted and Academically Talented. The gifted students participated in a full time academic program. The education of gifted and academically talented children is provided through instruction that teaches students to seek, explore, discover and develop their minds to the fullest potential.
In 1998 Jill Leinhauser became the principal of Jacksonville Beach Elementary School. Through her dedication and committment to the faculty, parents, students, and community, the school was rehoused in a new facility. This facility continues to provide a source of pride within the community.
The original 1928 brick building was moved to the current location on 4th Avenue South. This building houses the Cultural Heritage Center and Museum.
Address:
376 Fourth Avenue South
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA
32250
Web Site: [Web Link]
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