"Values and Life Skills through Multicultural Education."    Our mission is to promote a creative and stimulating atmosphere while achieving excellence in reading, writing, math, science, history, art, computer skills, and physical education as per the Sunshine State Standards.    The school consistently scores well in reading, math, and science on the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test) and has been awarded the prestigious Federal Dissemination Grant for excellence in curriculum development and application.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades: K-8

Contact Information:

www.alachualearningcenter.com

Imagine, explore and discover at The Center for Gifted and Talented Studies at Archer Elementary School.   Located at Archer Elementary School in the sand hills of rural Alachua County, The Center offers a unique educational setting.   A small town atmosphere fosters an intimate, family-like environment where students can safely imagine, explore and discover the wonders of learning.   Emphasis is placed on a balanced curriculum approach focusing on the physical, social and academic development of the individual student.   A fully integrated curriculum utilizes true state-of-the-art technology immersing students in challenging opportunities and experiences.   The Center teaches leadership skills through classroom activities and school community projects.

MAGNET PROGRAM: Gifted and Talented
Grades: 3rd-5th


cookeme@gm.sbac.edu
www.sbac.edu/~foster/Academy.htm

Caring and Sharing Learning School’s vision is to provide the best academic and personal education for students in an environment which promotes achievement, personal excellence and a sense of pride.   Students will leave Caring and Sharing Learning School and become positive school and community leaders in the global economy.   To assist in achieving our mission and vision, Caring and Sharing Learning School utilizes the following components in the implementation of the curriculum: 1) Data driven instructional program, 2) Differentiated instruction, 3) High student expectation, 4) Extended learning time, and 5) Parent and community-based organization volunteers.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades:K-3

Contact Information:

petersonc@gm.sbac.edu
www.sbac.edu/~casls

Classroom teachers integrate the arts into their subject and curriculum areas, and fine arts teachers integrate the academics into their lessons.   The Fine Arts Magnet contains two strands.   The Discovery Rotation introduces students in grades K-3 to dance, drama, graphic and three-dimensional arts, and choral and instrumental music.   The Specialization Strand gives fourth and fifth graders the option of choosing one area for emphasis during each semester.

MAGNET PROGRAM: Fine Arts
Grades: Kindergarten - 3rd

Contact Information:

duval@gm.sbac.edu
www.sbac.edu/~duval/magnet.html

Einstein Montessori Academy has a unique educational model specifically designed to educate dyslexic students in a anxious free environment. Althoug these students have problems with reading, writing and spelling, they often are high aptitude thinkers with a knack for solving problems and thinking outside the box. Our mission is to not only to champion their communication and literacy needs, but to expand their natural learning capacity by including critical and creativity thinking in their curriculum. By having this two-pronged approach we not only mitigate their literacy needs but we also improve their natural creative thinking abilities.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades 2-8

Contact Information:

www.ems-cocoa.com

This school was created to provide a program of academic excellence enhanced by the arts.   Our program utilizes the skills acquired in artistic modalities to refine cognitive ability and promote the acquisition of self discipline.   At Expressions, we promote academic achievement by incorporating the arts, particularly the performing arts, into the basic curriculum outlined by the Florida Sunshine State Standards.   While we are able to infuse art into every subject offered, a typical daily schedule focuses on vigorous academic components in the morning, and the rotating arts components of music, drama, dance and visual arts in the afternoon.   We believe that these daily art activities are essential in order to enhance the development of skills needed to excel academically.   Our methods have a positive effect on the achievement of all children, regardless of their initial skill level, talent, abilities, or previous exposure to the arts.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades: K-5

Contact Information:

expressionsarts@gmail.com
www.expressionsacademy.org

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades: K-3

Contact Information:

henrycb@gm.sbac.edu

Healthy Learning Academy provides an opportunity for primary grade students to attend a small, intimate academy that focuses on core academics with an added emphasis on physical fitness and health education.   The School’s goal is to instill students with an understanding, built on training and practice, of the mind/body connection and the importance of physical well-being and health to the whole person.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades: K-5

Contact Information:
principal@healthylearningacademy.com
www.healthylearningacademy.com

Our mission, as stated in our contract with the School Board of Alachua County is to provide elementary students with a community oriented educational environment that stimulates and motivates them. This environment is to be achieved by:
- Providing a small student-staff ratio.
- Incorporating the Town of Micanopy as the classroom.
- Using the performance-based curriculum with individual learning plans for every student.
- Involving parents and other family members in all aspects of their child’s education.

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades:VPK: 8-11 or 11:30-2:30 and K-5th

Contact Information:

a.thomson@micanopyareaschool.org
http://micanopyareaschool.org

CHARTER SCHOOL
Grades: K-5th

Contact Information:

www.orsh.biz

The Academy of Math, Science, and Technology offers a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum that fully integrates math, science, and technology in a real-world context.   Individually, and in teams, students participate in thematic units of study that emphasize higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis.   Units of study focus on science and math explorations while using technology as a tool for analysis and presentation of findings.   Our program draws upon the knowledge of experts and guest speakers to provide a bridge between theory and practice and enhance classroom instruction.

MAGNET PROGRAM: Math, Science and Technology
Grades: 3rd-5th


boyddv@sbac.edu
www.sbac.edu/~foster/Academy.htm

SWBA provides a structured academic environment to deliver a rigorous and innovative educational program. SWBA offers state-of-the-art Student-centered hands-on inquiry-based Math and Science curricula designated as "exemplary" by the US Department of Education.

CHARTER SCHOOL

Grades
K-11

Contact Information:

info@swbacademy.org
www.swbacademy.org

The Magnet Leadership Academy for Gifted Students offers an all day interdisciplinary curriculum focused on individual educational goals.   Teachers work together to plan a progressive curriculum with emphasis on creativity, self-esteem, higher-level thinking, interpersonal relationships, and organizational skills. Integrated thematic units are based around in-depth social studies and science.   Our teachers offer a tailored instruction based on individual student assessments and interests.   Some gifted students are able to work quickly because they grasp instructions and concepts easily.   Simply increasing the workload to keep these students busy is not in their best interests.   Providing a challenging learning experience involves much more!   Differentiated instruction may include: acceleration of instruction, in-depth studies, a higher degree of complexity, advanced content, and real-world problem solving opportunities.

MAGNET PROGRAM: Gifted and Talented
Grades: 2nd-5th


www.williamspta.org/Joseph_Williams_Elementary/Magnet_Program.html