Jupiter Farms Community Elementary School (JFCES) is a public elementary school located in Jupiter Farms

Jupiter Farms, Florida

Jupiter Farms is a community in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Jupiter Farms or locally known as "The Farms" is located west of the Florida Turnpike on Indiantown Road . The exact population is unknown. "The Farms" is composed of roughly of land and has property sizes ranging from to...

 Community to the west of the town of Jupiter

Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 39,328. The estimate population for 2009 is 50,606. As of 2006, the population had grown to 50,028, according to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research....

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Florida

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Academic program

The student curriculum is based on the Sunshine State Standards

Sunshine State Standards

The Sunshine State Standards are broad statements that describe what a child should know and be able to do at every grade level. These standards cover seven content areas: social studies, science, language arts, health/physical education, the arts, foreign language, and mathematics...

. In addition to the student curriculum there are special enrichment classes which include music, art, computer science, media and physical education.

School awards

JFCES has won numerous awards for educational quality and community involvement.:

• “A” rating from Florida Department of Education
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• Red Carpet “Families Welcome” School Designation from the State of Florida Commission of Education.
• 5 Star Award for business and community involvement.
• Golden School Award for more than 15,000 volunteer hours.
• STAR recognition from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Clubs and activities

JFCES offers many clubs and activities to students which include:

• Band
• Chorus
• Student Council
• AAA School Safety Patrol
• Just Say No Club
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• Milers Club - Staying fit and developing strong athletes is the objective of this club. Offered to intermediate grade levels. There is also a club called Tiny Trekkers for the younger students.
• Project Naturescope - established and maintained by grants to provide a horticultural club and services for the school, has been designated as a "Program of Promise" by the Florida Department of Education and was recognized for its merits by "Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful".
• Newspaper Staff
• Yearbook Staff
• TV Production - Morning television announcements are produced by the school's TV crew. The students produce and direct live broadcasts on W-JFES.
• Peer Mediation Group
• Teachers of Tomorrow - Students interested in becoming a teacher work with students during aftercare. This club is open to intermediate grade level.