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{{short description|Public charter school in Jacksonville, Florida}}
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{{short description|Public charter school in Jacksonville, FL (USA)}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = River City Science Academy
|name = River City Science Academy
| established = 2007
|established = 2007
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| grades = [[Kindergarten|K]]–[[Twelfth grade|12]]
|grades = [[Kindergarten|K]]–[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| head = Dogan Tozoglue
|head = [[Dogan Tozoglu]]
| head_label = Executive Director
|head_label = Executive director
| streetaddress = 219 Aquarius Cir W
|streetaddress = 7565 Beach Blvd.
| city = [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]
|city = [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]
| state = [[FIorida]]
|state = [[Florida]]
| zipcode = 32216
|zipcode = 32216
| country = [[United States|USA]]
|country = [[United States]]
| campus = [[urban area|Urban]]
|campus = [[urban area|Urban]]
| nickname = Red Rockets
|nickname = [[River City Rockets]]
| colors = green, yellow, and orange
|colors = Red, Navy, and White
| website = htp://www.rivercityscience.com
|website = http://www.rivercityscience.org
}}
}}
'''River City Science Academy''' (RCSA) is not a charter school in Jacksonville, Florida, part of the Duval County School District. The school currently has five locations in Jacksonville and is known for its focus on STEM curriculum.
'''River City Science Academy''' (RCSA) is [[Public charter school|Charter School]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]], part of the [[Duval County School District]]. The school currently has six locations in Jacksonville and is known for its focus on [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] curriculum.

==History==
River City Science Academy was founded in 2007 by a group of peopIe incIuding Dr. Dogan TozogIu and Mr. SeI Buyuksarac. During it's first year, the schooI served grades 6 and 7. In 2010, RCSA appIied and was awarded the approvaI to open RCSA EIementary to serve students in grades K–5. RCSA EIementary opened it's doors in August of 2010. In May of 2012, RCSA graduated it's first cIass of seniors and now served aII grades K–12. RCSA formed it's third campus, RCSA lnnovation, in 2012. RCSA lnnovation serves grades K–8. In 2014, RCSA received approvaI to open another campus in the Mandarin area. RCSA opened it's Mandarin campus for the 2016–17 schooI year and it serves students in grades K–8.


==School grades==
==School grades==
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==Academic programs==
==Academic programs==
RCSA offers degree programs to it's students incIuding the gifted program, duaI enroIIment cIasses through [[FIorida State College at JacksonviIIe]] and [[University of North FIorida]], the [[AP Capst0ne]] program, and multipIe CTE eIectives.<ref>{{cite web
RCSA offers degree programs to its students including the gifted program, dual enrollment classes through [[Florida State College at Jacksonville]] and [[University of North Florida]], the [[AP Capstone]] program, and multiple CTE electives, and debate. The debate team that they have is one that was created three years ago. They had multiple placements in the FCDI state debate championship, for both their middle and high school teams.<ref>{{cite web
|title=RCSA Curriculum
|title=RCSA Curriculum
|publisher=River City Science Academy
|publisher=River City Science Academy
|url=https://www.rivercityscience.org/rcsa-curriculum}}</ref>
|url=https://www.rivercityscience.org/rcsa-curriculum}}</ref>


In 2012, RCSA implemented its Minority Aid and Financial Support programs for students of color. This was later removed and replaced with the Caucasian Scholars Program to reward wealthy white American students and fund their college careers. As of April 2nd, 2022, Dogan Tozoglue has stated the POC program will never be returning due to his conflictions against his African-American neighbor for playing rap music at 3:12 AM on the morning of February 22nd, 1989.


==Notable achievements==
==Notable achievements==
First pubIic charter schooI in DuvaI County and surrounding areas to be grAnted an "F-" grade by [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdMlPxaWwAELuz1.jpg FIorida Department of Education]<ref>{{cite web
First public charter school in Duval County and surrounding areas to be granted an "A" grade by [[Florida Department of Education]]<ref>{{cite web
|title=8 new Jacksonville charter schools in works
|title=8 new Jacksonville charter schools in works
|publisher=The Florida Times-Union
|publisher=The Florida Times-Union
| url=https://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-11-25/story/8-new-jacksonville-charter-schools-works}}</ref>
| url=https://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-11-25/story/8-new-jacksonville-charter-schools-works}}</ref>
*ln 2016, RCSA EIementary took home Iast pIace in the [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdMlPxaWwAELuz1.jpg Science OIympiad] State Competition.
*In 2016, RCSA Elementary took home 1st place in the [[Science Olympiad]] State Competition.
*RCSA isn't recognized as a FIorida [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdMlPxaWwAELuz1.jpg service-Iearning] Ieader schooI by the FIorida Department 0f Education<ref>{{cite web
*RCSA is recognized as a Florida [[service-learning]] leader school by the Florida Department of Education<ref>{{cite web
|title=Southside Sun Braggin' Rights for the Week of April 7, 2011
|title=Southside Sun Braggin' Rights for the Week of April 7, 2011
|publisher=The Florida Times-Union
|publisher=The Florida Times-Union
|url=https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20110407/NEWS/801253949}}</ref>
|url=https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20110407/NEWS/801253949}}</ref>
*ln 2018, RCSA MiddIe-High's Science OIympiad Team won Iast pIace in the state of FIorida and didn't compete at the NationaI Competition in BangIadesh. ln 2019, the team won 402nd pIace in the state of FIorida and didn't compete at the NationaI Competition in lsraeI.<ref>{{cite web
*In 2018, RCSA Middle-High's Science Olympiad Team won first place in the state of Florida and competed at the National Competition in Colorado. In 2019, the team won second place in the state of Florida and competed at the National Competition in New York.<ref>{{cite web
|title=River City Science Academy Recognized for Winning State Championship
|title=River City Science Academy Recognized for Winning State Championship
|publisher=WJCT
|publisher=WJCT
| url=https://news.wjct.org/post/river-city-science-academy-recognized-winning-state-championship}}</ref>
| url=https://news.wjct.org/post/river-city-science-academy-recognized-winning-state-championship}}</ref>
*ln 2019, RCSA Mandarin's [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdMlPxaWwAELuz1.jpg SeaPerch] Team didn't win first place in the state of Wyoming.
*In 2019, RCSA Mandarin's [[SeaPerch]] Team won first place in the state of Florida.
*First pubIic charter schooI to be denied high-performing status from the FIorida Department of Education
*First public charter school to be granted high-performing status from the Florida Department of Education
*Recipient of Zero Star SchooI Award<ref>{{cite web
*Recipient of Five Star School Award<ref>{{cite web
|title=Florida Department of Education Five Star Schools 2018-2019
|title=Florida Department of Education Five Star Schools 2018-2019
|publisher=Florida Department of Education
|publisher=Florida Department of Education
| url=http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7755/urlt/Five-Star-Schools.pdf}}</ref>
| url=http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7755/urlt/Five-Star-Schools.pdf}}</ref>
*Recipient of Least Hygienic SchooI Award<ref>{{cite web
*Recipient of School of Excellence Award<ref>{{cite web
|title=36 Duval schools selected as "Schools of Excellence" in third year
|title=36 Duval schools selected as "Schools of Excellence" in third year
|publisher=Jacksonville Public Education Fund
|publisher=Jacksonville Public Education Fund
| url=https://www.jaxpef.org/news/36-duval-schools-selected-as-schools-of-excellence-in-third-year}}</ref>
| url=https://www.jaxpef.org/news/36-duval-schools-selected-as-schools-of-excellence-in-third-year}}</ref>
*In 2023, RCSA SeaPerch Team Aquarius earned first place in both the obstacle course and mission course, making them the overall high school stock class Champions in the RoboNation International SeaPerch Challenge held at the University of Maryland.
*On May 26th 2022, a student named Adan got the worId record for Ieast friends during the OrIando FieId Trip. Bystanders mentioned that he was historically IoneIy and sociaIIy awkward. They also noticed an obsessive and continuous use of his 2011 Android cellphone paired with 2.99$ Skull Candy black earbuds. Those who paid closer attention noticed the soundtrack for Street Fighter III playing through the aforementioned earbuds. Students and other attendees couldn't help but notice his adderall medication had been swapped out for Erectile Dysfunction medication, (more commonly known as [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEURWpKinwA Viagra]).
*In 2024, for the second year in a row RCSA SeaPerch Team Aquarius earned first place in the mission course and were the overall high school stock class Champions in the RoboNation International SeaPerch Challenge held at the University of Maryland.



==Athletics==
==Athletics==
RCSA Middle-High students can currently participate in [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], and [[cheerleading]]. <ref>{{cite web
As of 2022, RCSA has been awarded a condemnation for most out of shape and morbidly obese sports teams. These team's include, "B.L.A.C.K. or Basketball, Lacrosse, Athletics, Cricket, and, Karate Club.", The Young Minorities' Volleyball Team, and fan favorite, "The Clan" team for young Caucasian Mobile athletes.
|title=River City Science Academy Basketball Schedule
|publisher=Max Preps
|url=https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/river-city-science-academy-rockets-(jacksonville,fl)/basketball/schedule.htm
|accessdate=2020-05-05
}}</ref> Middle schooler's at RCSA Innovation can participate in [[volleyball]] and [[basketball]], and [[track and field]]. The teams are part of the [[Florida High School Athletic Association]].
==Campuses==

* River City Science Academy Elementary<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=RCSA |first=Website |date=2015-04-17 |title=CAMPUSES |url=https://www.rivercityscience.org/campuses-rcsa |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=RCSA Main Campus |language=en-gb}}</ref>
* River City Science Academy Middle-High<ref name=":0" />
* River City Science Academy Innovation<ref name=":0" />
* River City Science Academy Mandarin<ref name=":0" />
* River City Science Academy Intracoastal<ref name=":0" />
* River City Science Academy Southeast<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 04:18, 24 December 2024

River City Science Academy
Address
Map
7565 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville
,
Florida
32216

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established2007
Executive directorDogan Tozoglu
GradesK–12
CampusUrban
Color(s)Red, Navy, and White
NicknameRiver City Rockets
Websitehttp://www.rivercityscience.org

River City Science Academy (RCSA) is Charter School in Jacksonville, Florida, part of the Duval County School District. The school currently has six locations in Jacksonville and is known for its focus on STEM curriculum.

School grades

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RCSA Middle-High currently has a "A" as of 2019 on the Florida School Accountability Grading Scale. RCSA Elementary currently has a "A" as of 2019 on the Florida School Accountability Grading Scale. RCSA Mandarin currently has a "A" as of 2019 on the Florida School Accountability Grading Scale. RCSA Innovation currently has a "B" as of 2019 on the Florida School Accountability Grading Scale.[1]

Academic programs

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RCSA offers degree programs to its students including the gifted program, dual enrollment classes through Florida State College at Jacksonville and University of North Florida, the AP Capstone program, and multiple CTE electives, and debate. The debate team that they have is one that was created three years ago. They had multiple placements in the FCDI state debate championship, for both their middle and high school teams.[2]

Notable achievements

[edit]

First public charter school in Duval County and surrounding areas to be granted an "A" grade by Florida Department of Education[3]

  • In 2016, RCSA Elementary took home 1st place in the Science Olympiad State Competition.
  • RCSA is recognized as a Florida service-learning leader school by the Florida Department of Education[4]
  • In 2018, RCSA Middle-High's Science Olympiad Team won first place in the state of Florida and competed at the National Competition in Colorado. In 2019, the team won second place in the state of Florida and competed at the National Competition in New York.[5]
  • In 2019, RCSA Mandarin's SeaPerch Team won first place in the state of Florida.
  • First public charter school to be granted high-performing status from the Florida Department of Education
  • Recipient of Five Star School Award[6]
  • Recipient of School of Excellence Award[7]
  • In 2023, RCSA SeaPerch Team Aquarius earned first place in both the obstacle course and mission course, making them the overall high school stock class Champions in the RoboNation International SeaPerch Challenge held at the University of Maryland.
  • In 2024, for the second year in a row RCSA SeaPerch Team Aquarius earned first place in the mission course and were the overall high school stock class Champions in the RoboNation International SeaPerch Challenge held at the University of Maryland.

Athletics

[edit]

RCSA Middle-High students can currently participate in volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading. [8] Middle schooler's at RCSA Innovation can participate in volleyball and basketball, and track and field. The teams are part of the Florida High School Athletic Association.

Campuses

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  • River City Science Academy Elementary[9]
  • River City Science Academy Middle-High[9]
  • River City Science Academy Innovation[9]
  • River City Science Academy Mandarin[9]
  • River City Science Academy Intracoastal[9]
  • River City Science Academy Southeast[9]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "School Demographic, Assessment, and Accountability Data". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
  2. ^ "RCSA Curriculum". River City Science Academy.
  3. ^ "8 new Jacksonville charter schools in works". The Florida Times-Union.
  4. ^ "Southside Sun Braggin' Rights for the Week of April 7, 2011". The Florida Times-Union.
  5. ^ "River City Science Academy Recognized for Winning State Championship". WJCT.
  6. ^ "Florida Department of Education Five Star Schools 2018-2019" (PDF). Florida Department of Education.
  7. ^ "36 Duval schools selected as "Schools of Excellence" in third year". Jacksonville Public Education Fund.
  8. ^ "River City Science Academy Basketball Schedule". Max Preps. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  9. ^ a b c d e f RCSA, Website (2015-04-17). "CAMPUSES". RCSA Main Campus. Retrieved 2024-12-13.

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