St. Johns Compass
Chart Your Academic Journey with
St. Johns Compass!
Welcome Scholarship Families!
Chart your academic journey with St. Johns Compass- a pay for course (and other services) option designed for state scholarship students who are seeking high-quality academic opportunities within the St. Johns County School District. St. Johns Compass provides eligible scholarship students, who reside in St. Johns County, with the opportunity to use their scholarship funds to enroll in up to three courses at any St. Johns County School.
All courses offered to traditional full-time students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are also available to St. Johns Compass students, pending seat availability.
At the elementary level (kindergarten through fifth grade), courses do not vary by academic level (e.g., standard vs. honors). To view a list of offered courses, please view the Fee Structure for Courses section of the Fees and Due Dates page.
For secondary students (grades six through twelve), additional course options and academic levels —including standard, honors, and Advanced Placement —are available. To view a comprehensive list of secondary courses, refer to the SJCSD Course Catalog. Please note that course availability may vary by school.
Why Choose St. Johns Compass?
St. Johns County families can choose St. Johns Compass for the ability to combine personalized learning with a trusted public school institution. Through Compass, students can:
- Customize their learning path based on unique academic goals and interests.
- Learn from certified St. Johns County teachers through in-person or St. Johns Virtual School instruction.
- Experience academic growth in a structured, supportive environment.
- Build meaningful peer relationships through classroom engagement.
- Benefit from high-quality curriculum and school-based resources.
Who Is Eligible?
This opportunity is available to families participating in:
- Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship – Education Options (FES-EO)
- Florida Tax Credit Personalized Education Program (FTC-PEP)
This is available for St. Johns County residents only. Contracted services through a public school district is authorized use of program funds per Florida Statute 1002.394 & 1002.395.
How Do I Get Started?
Getting started with St. Johns Compass is simple and designed to support families every step of the way:
- Complete the St. Johns Compass Course Request Form to express your interest.
- Submit an application for a state scholarship through a Scholarship Funding Organization (AAA or Step Up for Students) and await your funded status.
- The St. Johns Compass Coordinator will begin personalizing your child’s education plan and will reach out with next steps beginning in June 2026. The St. Johns Compass Coordinator will communicate availability of the requested courses at that time.