Rising Juniors - CAS Projects

Attention Rising Juniors and Parents,

I have received a few emails from students wanting to start their CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) Activities and Projects over the Summer.  Unfortunately, IB does not recognize and activities/projects prior to the beginning of the Junior Year (August 18, 2014).  Therefore any work that you do over the summer may qualify for Bright Futures, but it will not count towards your CAS Outcomes.

Here are some suggestions that I have for your over the Summer for those that are itching to get started:

1.  Brainstorm a List of activities that you think you might want to participate in.
2.  Research those activities on a local level (Contacts, Areas of town, Opportunities to Volunteer, Etc.)
3.  Create a master list of ideas that you think we work for CAS .
4. Wait til August 18th to get things started.

Parents:  We will have a Junior CAS Meeting once we return to school (September/October) so that you and your students will be able to get all of the pertinent information that you will need to stay on top of these experiential learning opportunities over the next two years.  This way Mrs. Curran and I are not the only ones pushing your child to be diligent in tracking and maintaining their CAS Activities/Projects.

Thanks for your Patience!

Mr. Carter

Social Media Updates

In an effort to update all to update all of our news and information outlets, I have created new Facebook and Twitter accounts for everyone to follow. These will be other outlets to celebrate our accomplishments and spread the good word of IB at Ed White.

Our Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/EdWhiteIB

Twitter:  @EdWhite_IB


(We will be updating our Hyperlinks from the blog soon - I'll keep you posted)

These sites are another way for parents, students, teachers and Alumni to connect!

Hope Everyone is enjoying their Summer!

Mr. Carter

***Updated Open House Tour Information***

Hello Prospective Students and Parents!

I just wanted to give you an update on our upcoming open house at the end of April.  We adjusted our dates to accommodate for FCAT Testing at our school and yours.  During the times below, Ed White will be available for parents and students to see our campus, visit some of our IB Classes, and Meet with Mr. Carter to discuss any questions about our program.  The tours will be student led; so that you may ask them the toughest questions about life at Ed White and the rigors of the IB Program.  They are our #1 Source of information.  

The new campus tour date is as follows:

April 30, 2014 - 10-11 AM & 12-1 PM

If you are interested in taking a tour, please RSVP via email to Mr. Carter at carterb1@duvalschools.org and provide the following information

- Name of Student

- Name(s) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) in attendance

- Phone Number

- Email Address 

- Date and Time of Tour you wish to attend.

Or you may call the Ed White IB Office and leave a message containing the same information.  The Office number is (904) 693-7620 ext. 1114

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Still Accepting Applications...

If you have not turned in an application for the Ed White IB Program, please feel free to send them via email, fax or mail.  Also, if you are interested, please pick up an application in our guidance department or our school's website www.duvalschools.org/edwhite

IB Application Deadline - 2/15/14

Hey Everybody,

Just a reminder that our IB Application early Decision Deadline is coming up this Saturday, February 15.  Please make sure that you send your applications via mail, fax or face-to-face delivery at the school.  Please contact Mr. Carter if you have any questions.

Mr. Carter

Ed White IB Open House Dates

Hello Prospective Students and Parents!

I wanted to let everyone know that we have our dates for In-School Open Houses.  During the times below, Ed White will be available for parents and students to see our campus, visit some of our IB Classes, and Meet with Mr. Carter to discuss any questions about our program.  The tours will be student led, so that you may ask them the toughest questions about life at Ed White and the rigors of the IB Program.  They are our #1 Source of information.  

The available dates are as follows:

January 24, 2014 - 10-11 AM & 12-1 PM

April 4, 2014 - 10-11 AM & 12-1 PM

If you are interested in taking a tour, please RSVP via email to Mr. Carter at carterb1@duvalschools.org and provide the following information

- Name of Student

- Name(s) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) in attendance

- Phone Number

- Email Address 

- Date and Time of Tour you wish to attend.

Or you may call the Ed White IB Office and leave a message containing the same information.  The Office number is (904) 693-7620 ext. 1114

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Ben Carter

Ed White HS IB Coordinator

Ed White IB on Tour!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I wanted let everyone know where you can meet up with myself and our students for the upcoming High School Transition Nights.  We will be on the following campuses to bring you the good word about our IB Program:

1/9/14 - Jefferson Davis Middle School - 6-8 PM
1/11/14 - School Choice Expo (at the Prime Osbourn) - 11 AM - 3 PM
1/14/14 - Westview K-8 - 6-8 PM
1/15/14 - Stillwell Middle School - 6-8 PM
1/16/14 - Lake Shore Middle School - 6-8 PM

Looking forward to meeting with up with everyone!

Ben Carter
Ed White HS IB Coordinator