Vision

Leon County Schools will be an engaging, safe and respectful learning environment that embraces change and produces successful learners who value diversity and are conscientious contributors to our society.

Mission

The mission of Leon County Schools is to prepare students to become responsible, respectful, independent learners equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to compete in our global society.

Core Values

1. Excellence - LCS pursues the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance.

2. Integrity and Personal Responsibility - LCS requires the highest level of integrity and personal responsibility for individual actions as a family member, teacher, student, and citizen.

3. Equity - LCS fosters an environment that serves all students as we strive to eliminate the achievement gap.

4. Citizenship - LCS honors the diversity of our community by working as a team to ensure the educational success of all our students and recognize that our obligations go beyond our professional responsibilities to promote democratic principles.

5. Compassion and Respect - LCS builds positive relationships through honesty, respect and compassion, which enhance the self-esteem, safety, and well-being of all stakeholders.

6. Perseverance - LCS promotes the inner strength to remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles. This includes dedication, consistency, and having a positive attitude.

Instructional Programs

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
A full educational program is offered to 33,000 students in forty-eight school and program sites. These include preschool, elementary (PreK-5), middle school (6-8), high school (9-12) and special district wide program centers for specific populations of all ages and ability levels.

Exceptional Student Education Programs
These include Gretchen Everhart School for the mentally handicapped, and special education classes for children with learning disabilities and physical handicaps in the elementary and secondary schools. Students are served in the least restrictive environment wherever possible.
Homebound teachers assist students who are seriously ill or unable to attend classes for a significant period of time. These teachers work with the students' parents and regular teachers to help their students continue their education outside the classroom.

Career, technical, adult and community programs
Lively Technical Center offers a wide range of career programs available to the general public including business education, nursing, aviation maintenance, welding, automotive, photography, cosmetology, barbering, computers, web design, commercial driver license, driver education, motorcycle rider training and more.

Leon County Schools Adult & Community Education (ACE) is the primary provider of adult education classes in Leon County. Many students enroll in ACE programs every year at the more than 25 class locations during the day, evening and online, making Adult & Community Education, the largest adult education program in Leon County. Classes offered include GED Preparation, Literacy, English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL), Adult and Co-enrolled High School Credit, Classes for Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners. ACE is also the official Leon County Testing Center for the GED Examination. For more information please go to the ACE webpage at www.ACE-Leon.org.

SAIL (School for Applied Individualized Learning)
SAIL, A School for Arts and Innovative Learning, is a magnet school for students looking for a creative and personalized high school experience. SAIL offers challenging academic classes, dual enrollment college courses and a multitude of creative arts electives. Interactive learning, creative expression and community involvement are hallmarks of this small public school. Any Leon County high school student looking for a caring, non-traditional high school to meet his/her individual needs is eligible to apply. www.sail.leon.k12.fl.us

Special Alternative Schools and Programs
The Leon County School District offers several alternative school programs designed to provide support for disruptive, disinterested, and/or unsuccessful Leon County Schools students.  Several of these programs are mandated by law and are offered in cooperation with state or local agencies.

Special Day Schools
Both Everhart School and Pace Secondary School are special day schools providing services to exceptional education students whose individual educational plans document the need for such services.  Parents or guardians that feel their exceptional education children would benefit from these programs should contact the administrator their child’s current school.