Tatum Ridge Elementary School vision and mission

School Mission: The mission of Tatum Ridge Elementary School is to provide a welcoming, supportive climate of the highest expectations that will enable students to become self-confident, independent thinkers. This is accomplished in a technologically advanced environment through the cooperative efforts of the Tatum Ridge Community.

School Vision: Tatum Ridge Elementary School will provide support and encouragement for students, staff, and families by facilitating active thinking and lifelong learning. Pride in accomplishments and respect for others will enable the Tatum Ridge community to successfully face the challenges of the future.

School Description: Tatum Ridge Elementary is located in eastern Sarasota County at the corner of Tatum Road and Palmer Boulevard. The school is built adjacent to the property where one of Sarasota’s early one room school houses stood – Tatum Ridge School. It is in its inaugural year with a projected enrollment of 640 pre-K through fifth grade students. Built to withstand a hurricane’s fury, Tatum Ridge has been designed with the community’s safety in mind. Lastly, the school will open with state of the arts wireless technology and a web-based instructional learning system.