Jacksonville, FL — It was meant to serve as a flexible schooling option to students who have withdrawn from traditional schools, but Catapult Learning is closing its doors in Jacksonville.
A Duval County Public Schools spokesperson tells WOKV, the district and Catapult were not able to come to terms for a new contract. Catapult’s current contract is slated to expire on August 31st, 2018.
At this time, the district has not specified what terms were being disputed, only saying Catapult opted not to seek renewal.
Meanwhile, a letter sent out to parents last week says the decision to close down local operations was mutual between Catapult and DCPS, with their focus now on making sure the approximately 600 students impacted have the best transition possible.
Catapult's students range in age from 16 to 21, in grades 9 through 12.
With the closure, DCPS is providing Catapult students an opportunity to select an academic option for the upcoming school year