Junior Parent Night

Junior students and parents are encouraged to attend the Parent Night on Thursday, February 16th at 6 pm in the Baldwin Cafeteria.  You will get hands-on instruction on getting started with all of the things students should be doing the second half of their junior year and into their senior year including SAT/ACT sign up, financial aid, college applications, etc.  Click here for more information.

Jax Zoo Career Awareness Day

Saturday January 28^th and Monday February 20^th 10am-12pm

Samburu Boardroom (outside the front admission gates)

 Free and open to the public

It takes lots of people with many different skills to run a zoo. Everyone knows that the Zoo has animal keepers and veterinarians but there are MANY MORE jobs that you probably didn’t think of.   Are you good at math and want to be an accountant?  We have those!  Are you the creative type considering becoming a graphic designer?  We have those too!  This is a special opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school students to learn about career opportunities within a Zoo.   Students will meet with a variety of Zoo professionals to learn about their careers and receive practical advice on how to prepare for the future.  Zoo staff will recommend college programs, discuss how volunteering, interning, and related work experience can give you an edge over other students and explain what they do in their day-to-day job duties.  The more you know about what positions exist, the easier it will be for you to plan your course of study and land that dream job! 

To help us gauge attendance, please RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN53Y5D

Questions?  Please contact the Education Department at 904.757.4463 ext.122 or education@jacksonvillezoo.org

**This is NOT a job fair for those seeking employment.  It is informational for students only.**

Upcoming UNF Events

Seniors:  It isn't too late to apply to UNF at https://apply.unf.edu

Here is a list of upcoming events on their campus...

·         Saturday, January 21^st: Saturday @ the Nest (tours and information sessions)

·         Saturday, February 11^th: Homecoming at the Nest (Panels, Tailgating, and Basketball Game)

·         Saturday, February 25^th: Explore UNF (university-wide open house)

·         Saturday, March 11^th: Saturday @ the Nest (tours and information sessions)

·         Saturday April 1^st: Explore UNF (university-wide open house)

·         Saturday, May 13^th: Saturday @ the Nest (tours and information sessions)

·         Saturday, June 17^th: Saturday @ the Nest (tours and information sessions)

·         Saturday, July 29^th: Apply in July at UNF (on-the-spot admissions decisions for current juniors applying for summer or fall 2018)

8th Grade Transition to High School Parent Night

Baldwin is hosting a High School Transition Night for current 8th grade students.  It will be on Thursday, Jan. 12th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in our Cafeteria.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.