School News
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Resiliency Education Letter
Please check out the attached letter for information about required instruction the students will receive throughout the school year.
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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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Operations Job Fair is Thursday, February 20 from 2pm-5pm.
We're hiring Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Custodians, Cafeteria Managers, Maintenance, HVAC Technicians, and Electricians. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.Interviews are on-site at Wakeland Support Center, 1812 27th Street E, Bradenton, FL 34208.
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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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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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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.
The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.
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Do you want to serve on the Citizens Financial Oversight Committee?
The Citizens Financial Oversight Committee ensures proper fiscal stewardship of the voter approved 1-mill ad valorem tax, as provided by Florida Statutes. Members cannot be employees of the district or have a conflict of interest with the committee’s work or charter.
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100% School Choice
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A School Grade for 2023-2024
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925 Students
Upcoming Events
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February 17, 2025
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February 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Operations Job Fair
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March 7, 2025
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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.