OUR MISSION
The mission of Suncoast Academy is to integrate excellence in education, highly motivated and qualified teachers, deeply concerned and involved parents and a supportive community; which will provide students a superior learning opportunity while developing and reinforcing a strong value system and a healthy work ethic that affords children the tools needed to succeed and contribute in the 21st century.

Suncoast Academy is a Responsive Classroom School. 
(click on the above link to learn more about Responsive Classroom.)

PHILOSOPHY
Research has shown that when families of all backgrounds are engaged in their children’s learning, their children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and pursue higher education. Our goal for Suncoast Academy is for the school, the family and the community to partner together for a better environment for education. This supportive partnership provides an educational benefit to the students of
Suncoast Academy.
 

Suncoast Academy will provide training for teachers and administration in Responsive Education. This method has been proved to increase success in the classroom. Responsive Classroom is not a Social Skills or Character Education program that is an add-on nor is it just another curriculum. Responsive Education is an approach to teaching and learning that integrates academic and social learning throughout the entire curriculum. Through a contractual arrangement with The Northeast Foundation for Children, our staff receives specialized training in the Responsive Educational approach to teaching.

DEMOGRAPHICS
Suncoast Academy is open to any student who resides in the School District of Sarasota & Manatee Counties.  The goal is to target those     students who reside geographically close to the school. Students will be considered for admission without regard to race, religion, gender, or national or ethnic origin.

The school will actively seek to achieve a racial and ethnic balance that approximates the demographic profile of Sarasota County. The school will mount an extensive public information campaign that will provide widespread notification of the opening of our school throughout all segments of the community. The school expects that a reasonable balance should be achieved through these efforts.

Academic Focus: The school’s academic focus will be on reading and its integration into the core subjects of science, mathematics, and social studies and their real-world applications. Traditional academics will be enhanced through technological explorations and concrete experiences implemented through the Responsive Classroom environment.

FAQ's

What is a Charter school? 
A charter school is a public school run by a private organization. Charter means contract.  Suncoast Academy is under contract with the Florida Department of Education and Sarasota County School Board.

How much does it cost?
There is no cost to attend Suncoast Academy, however we do require a contract with you as a  parent to spend at least 20 hours of volunteer services, either at home or at the school. This shows our students that you as a parent care about your child and his/her education education.

How do I enroll?
Enrolling is easy! Call or email our main office and request registration information or follow the link. Registration information
941-924-4242 or email to sheri_mills@sarasota.k12.fl.us

There is already an interested in attending Suncoast list started for the 2008-2009 school year.  Don't miss this opportunity to give your Kindergarten, First ,Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade child the best well rounded education Sarasota has to offer!