Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy

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Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy [JERFSA]
Location
Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy
Jupiter
,
Florida

United States
Information
TypeMagnet school
Established1993
FounderPhil Weinrich, Neal White
School districtPalm Beach County School Board
DeanJessamyn Ramsey
Grades9–12
CampusSuburban
Nickname JERFSA
Website Official website

Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy at Jupiter Community High School is a four-year Magnet school program designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue an academic curriculum with emphasis on environmental studies.

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Program History

Planning for the Jupiter High School Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy (JERFSA) began during the 1992–93 school year. The recommendation to approve the creation of the academy was submitted in Palm Beach County School Board Report 6G November 4, 1992. JERFSA was started in August 1993 with 75 students, two teachers and funding from the School Board and generous other donations. The first class of 35 students graduated in 1997. Since then the number of students each year has slowly increased and several other staff positions have opened. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Current status

At this time, funds for JERFSA field work are largely provided by parents, student fund raising and assistance from the Partnership for Environmental Education, Inc. The academy currently provides over 75 field activities per year that include cooperative field work with a variety of agencies such as: the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District, ERM, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, MacArthur State Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Partnership For Environmental Education, Inc., Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation, Loxahatchee Preserve Nature Center, U.S. Bureau of Land Management and FPL. JERFSA has an Environmental Outreach Program in which students go to elementary schools and present environmental issues utilizing a variety of children's literature materials and field trip opportunities. “Enviroservice” is another Academy program that allows students to work with professionals from a variety of community agencies. Through “Enviroservice” students contribute over two hundred and thirty hours of environmental service every month. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [ failed verification ] [11] [12] [5]

Curriculum

Students in the program enroll in two science courses each year along with other Academy courses. High School courses are taught at the Honors level. College dual enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), and internships are available to Juniors and Seniors in the academy along with other high school level courses. Students in the Environmental Academy are assigned summer homework and expected to participate in several weekend activities each year. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Field work

As the program name implies, field studies are a large part of the curriculum. The motto of the academy: when one studies environmental science, one must be willing to go into the environment, defines the intent of program leaders. Students of the academy visit and study every major ecosystem in South Florida. Each grade level participates in about fifteen field study activities each year; some of these require overnight and weekend stays. All Academy students participate in regular field activities. [18] [19] [20]

Goals

The Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills that are essential to becoming responsible and productive world citizens. Although, students acquire a strong background in the environmental and earth sciences, graduates of JERFSA pursue a wide range of fields following graduation.

Notes

  1. ↑ http://sdpbc.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/coo/fm/greenschools/Presentations/Jupiter%20High%20Environmental%20Research%20Academy-rr.pdf [ dead link ]
  2. ↑ "Ooh! Paramecium! - WSJ.com". Archived from the original on April 7, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Honors College Building a Community Partnership Conference". Archived from the original on September 5, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  4. ↑ https://www.jupiter.fl.us/News/upload/JILONA%20Testimony%20Rls%20Local.pdf [ dead link ]
  5. 1 2 Administrator. "Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy". jerfsapartnership.org. Archived from the original on May 7, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ "Research and Environmental Education". Archived from the original on May 8, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  9. ↑ "Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA". Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "River Tidings" (PDF). River Tidings. 2 (3). October 2007.
  11. ↑ http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/erm/pdf/jupiterinlet5-14-08.pdf [ dead link ]
  12. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 5, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ↑ www.ces.fau.edu https://web.archive.org/web/20080705033750/http://www.ces.fau.edu/events/LoxSymposium04/LoxSymp/pdf-presentations/%283%29%20Snyder%20Fish%20Assemblages%20Pres.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2008.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ↑ http://tc.yourhub.com/Jupiter/Stories/Education/General-Education/Story~570358.aspx%5B‍%5D
  15. ↑ "HS Spring 2004 - on the Cover: The New Three "R's"". Archived from the original on August 19, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  16. ↑ "Ocean research | education | Perry Institute for Marine Science". Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  17. ↑ "Environmental Science and Field Research- CE Palm Beach County". Archived from the original on September 29, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  18. ↑ Integration, Chris Simmons: Idea. "Palm Beach County: E-Agenda". www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  19. ↑ "Jupiter Inlet Natural Area". cooperativeconservation.org. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
  20. ↑ "Giving birds and sea creatures a lifeline". Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.

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