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SJCSD Deferment Programs

“Empowering students of all abilities to thrive through skill-building, collaboration, and compassion—preparing them for work, life, and independence.”

St. Johns County School District offers two structured work-study programs, each designed to support students receiving special education, transition, and related services. These programs provide additional layers of support—such as individualized transition planning—to help students prepare for life after high school.

We encourage you to explore both programs to gain a clearer understanding of the unique opportunities they offer. While placement decisions are made by the IEP team, staff across both programs work collaboratively to ensure alignment and continuity. Pathways are continuously developed to support students in achieving their individualized transition goals.

Life Work Transition Program

Life Work is one of two deferment program options offered by St. Johns County School District. Our program serves students with disabilities who have earned a standard high school diploma but need continued support to develop the skills necessary for successful employment, social interaction, and independent living. (For more information, see the Understanding Deferment tab). Life Work is a hands-on, transition program that combines classroom instruction with real-world experiences. We focus heavily on integrating students within their community through work-based learning experiences (WBLE) and community-based vocational education to prepare students for entry into the workforce or postsecondary education with much of our instructional time taking place within the community setting. In addition, we help students and families connect with adult service agencies, such as Vocational Rehabilitation, to support a smooth transition after deferment ends. 

St. Johns Community Campus

Community Campus

Community Campus is a public charter school of the St. Johns County School District and one of two deferment program options available to students with exceptionalities. It provides a vocationally focused setting designed to help students develop the practical life and employment skills necessary for successful adult living. Students engage in community-based experiences for a portion of their day, with the remaining time spent in a structured school setting tailored to their individual needs and preferences. These real-world opportunities include employment training, civic engagement, social participation, and involvement in clubs, organizations, and hobbies aligned with their interests. As an affiliate program of The Arc of the St. Johns, Community Campus is committed to preparing students for adulthood by fostering meaningful connections and supporting students and families in accessing adult services and natural supports within the community, as appropriate throughout their lifespan.  

School access (proceeding past the front office of any school) is required for every individual that is not a staff member of the St. Johns County School District.  This is done through completion of the district’s volunteer application. School access is good for 3 years. For help completing the online application, please call (904) 547-3945.

As a reminder, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all student pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be provided exclusively through BusPlanner and the Chipmunk App and will no longer be available on Home Access Center (HAC).

Families who have not yet logged in to the BusPlanner website or the Chipmunk app are strongly encouraged to create an account. This will help ensure that you are able to access your child’s 2025-2026 bus schedule when schedules are released during the last week of July 2025.

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Life Work Program

Life Work Transition Program
St. Johns County School District
2980 Collins Avenue, Building K2
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Telephone (904) 547-3433
Fax (904) 547-3335

Community Campus

ARC Community Campus
St. Johns County School District
2101 ARC Drive
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Telephone (904) 824-7249
Fax (904) 824-8063