Student Applications now being accepted for Student Curriculum Writers:

Exploring Our Local History

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TASK FORCE
DCPS SUMMER WRITING PROJECT
Would you like to know more about Jacksonville’s African American History? Do you wish we had additional
resources in our classrooms so you could learn about local events and influential African Americans from Duval?
Are you a strong writer who would like to earn a little extra money this summer? Then this program might be
right for you!
We are currently taking applications for DCPS students to participate in a summer writing project. You will be
working with DCPS teachers and other students grades 10 through 12 to research topics of our local African
American History. Finished workgroup products and research resources will be made available to DCPS
classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Program Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 12 through June 29

Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Stanton College Preparatory School

APPLY HERE

Student Participation Requirements:

• DCPS students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Able to provide their own transportation to Stanton each day (bus passes available) *
• Available to attend for the complete program June 12 – 29th
• A sincere interest in researching our local African American history

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 28th by 5:00 p.m. using the link above or by accessing it through
the following: https://dcps.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8koJozv4ATiD3dc
Students accepted into the program will receive a $585 stipend plus up to 75 Bright Futures Volunteer Hours
for successful completion. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Dr. Kriznar, Deputy
Superintendent, at kriznard@duvalschools.org.
We anticipate that all initial students selected for the program will be notified by Friday, May 5. We will also
develop a wait list from those not accepted through the first selection process.
*We are committed to working with students to find solutions if transportation is an issue.