School News
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Interested in Johnson K-8?
School Choice is coming soon! Don't miss your chance to visit our campus and see all of the amazing opportunities our students have at Johnson K-8!
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Online Payments through Revtrak
Introducing a new way for families to make online payments to the school for a variety of situations.
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Lunch Reservations
Reserve a table today to have lunch with your child! Please remember to bring a photo ID with you to the front office. Family members must be on the child's pick-up list. Please call the front office if you have any questions.
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School Uniforms from Manatee Apparel
School uniform shirts and sweatshirts are ready for purchase through Manatee Apparel. Elementary students will also need khaki, navy blue, or black uniform bottoms to complete their uniforms. Middle school students can wear any bottoms they like as long as they meet the school district's dress code policy. No pants, jeans, shorts, skorts, or skirts with rips, tears, holes, or frays are permitted at Johnson K-8. No leggings or spandex.
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Transportation Bus Hubs
If you are considering having your child ride a school bus to or from Johnson K-8, you may do so through transportation bus hubs provided by the District. Please remember, all school bus riders must first "Register to Ride".
District Top Stories
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2025-2026 School Choice application window is 1/6/25 - 1/31/25.
Parents/guardians who want to send their child to a school other than their zoned school for the 2025-2026 school year need to apply online through the FOCUS portal.
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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians
Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.
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Hurricane Make-Up Days
During its meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the School Board approved a plan to make-up instructional time lost to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”
Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.
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Register to Ride a school bus for the 2024-2025 school year.
To control school bus capacities and keep our students safe, all students MUST register, and be assigned to a school bus, PRIOR to riding. Each student should be individually registered online.
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District Hot Topics & Compliance
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Security Screening at Schools Video
Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.
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School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee
The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.
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Notifications of Parental Rights in Education
Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.
Welcome to Johnson K-8
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Mission Statement
To inspire students to achieve academic excellence, embrace global diversity, and become lifelong learners.Vision Statement
To be a premier International Baccalaureate Programme.
About Us
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Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization in July of 2009 to become an International Baccalaureate World School. As the only 100% choice school in Manatee County, we have a diverse population with an overall enrollment of 1000 students. Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the Primary Years Programme (K-5) challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students in grades 6-8. It provides a framework of learning, which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. We offer the structure, academic environment, and caring atmosphere to enable students to be successful. Each student is treated with respect and encouraged to reach his or her highest potential. With the assistance of our PTO, School Advisory Council, and numerous other parent volunteers, we will help our students to soar worldwide.