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The school will follow the same school calendar
year and the same length of day as the Sponsor.
Academies of Excellence Elementary
Schools will utilize a core curriculum with a focus on
the Sunshine State Standards and National
Educational Technology Standards. Textbooks and
teacher resource materials will support the
efforts of all classroom teachers and each
instructional methodology utilized to meet the
needs of the students and needs of a
technology-based curriculum. An integrated
core curriculum will encompass the main subject
areas of language arts, math, science, and
social studies, in addition to a focus on
foreign language, technology skills, fine arts,
and life skills.
Intensive focus on reading skills
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Emphasis on acquisition of core
knowledge skills
Inquiry based teaching
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Literature enhanced curriculum
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Collaborative Learning
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Small class sizes
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Technology rich learning environment
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Individualized instruction
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Supplemental academic instruction
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Highly qualified teachers
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Enrichment activities
Reading - Reading is an essential
skill and a key to lifelong learning. A core
reading program, based on each student’s
individual academic strengths, will be
implemented in all grade levels, with an
emphasis on the following key skills.
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Phonemic awareness
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Phonics
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Fluency
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Vocabulary
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Comprehension Strategies
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