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Elementary schools

Compiled by Times Staff

© St. Petersburg Times, published October 29, 2000


THE ATHENIAN ACADEMY 1120

Curlew Road, Dunedin (298-2718)

STUDENTS: 30

TYPE OF SCHOOL: Public, charter school

CONTACT: Eva Poulakidas, director

HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

GRADES: Kindergarten and first grade; will add a grade each year until school includes fifth grade and maximum of 240 students.

CLASS SIZE: N/A

ZONE: Throughout Pinellas County

CURRICULUM: A Greek-immersion charter school

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION: None

SPECIAL FEATURES: A bilingual school, with emphasis on individualized learning; just began in fall 2000

AZALEA ELEMENTARY

1680 74th St. N (893-2187)

WEB SITE: www.azalea-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

STUDENTS: 720

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Sue Boyd

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around school and part of Coquina Key

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped and specific learning disabilities, speech, severely emotionally disturbed, autistic

SPECIAL: mandatory school uniforms, Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community-involvement program 1995, 1996, 1998; Florida Governors Sterling Winner 2000

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.3

FCAT fourth grade reading: 293

FCAT fifth grade math: 296

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: children who live in the immediate area go to Azalea Middle

BAY POINT ELEMENTARY

Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology

2051 62nd Ave. S (893-2398)

WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com/athens/acropolis/8714/

STUDENTS: 763

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Gaye Lively; magnet program coordinator, Linda Evers,(893-2600)

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: area around school; other pupils come from across Pinellas by application and random computer lottery for the magnet program

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech/language and communication disorders, educable mentally handicapped

SPECIAL: Magnet school for math, science, foreign language and technology

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth-grade reading: 295

FCAT fifth-grade math: 330

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: other magnet programs, or Bay Point Middle

BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

5900 Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) St. S

(893-2335)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 545

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public fundamental

CONTACT: Principal Len Kizner

HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: students come from across Pinellas by application and random computer lottery

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, varying exceptionalities program using the Inclusion Mode

SPECIAL: This is a school of choice, and parents must apply for admission; Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement program, Presidential Academic Awards, Salvation Army Golden Can Awards, 5 Star School Award, PRIDE awards for academic excellence

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.9

FCAT fourth grade reading: 318

FCAT fifth grade math: 329

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: most go to Southside Fundamental

BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY

350 61st St. S (893-2332)

WEB SITE: http://webcoast.com/bearcreek/

STUDENTS: 535

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Ann Fernandez

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around school and area from Boca Ciega Bay to Gulfport Blvd. between 58th St. and Corey Causeway/Pasadena Ave.

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Specific learning disabilities, Pre-K communications disorders, Pre-K varying exceptionalities

SPECIAL: mandatory school uniforms, student agenda handbooks used daily, DOORWAYS Scholarship recipients, Turnaround Achievement Award recipient

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 298

FCAT fifth grade math: 313

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: private or a public middle school

BLANTON ELEMENTARY

6400 54th Ave. N (547-7820)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 886

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Deborah A. Turner

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around the school and from 62nd Ave. N to 70th Ave. N between 58th and 62nd Streets

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, severely language impaired, varying exceptionalities, communication disorders

SPECIAL: Golden School Award, Alpha Program, National Drug-Free Schools winner, Blanton Best Bus Club, R-Club before and after school programs, Commitment to Character Program, SPLASH, Holley Rangers, Peace Makers, Hands That Help Not Hurt.

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 258

FCAT fifth grade math: 284

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: many middle schools and magnet middle schools

CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY

1101 Seventh Ave. S

(893-2650)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 400

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public; also partnership school with Bayfront/St. Anthony Hospitals (student count included with number of students listed above)

CONTACT: Principal James Steen

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: Area around school, and from 46th Ave. N to 54th Ave. N between M.L. King (Ninth) Street and 16th streets, from Sunlit Cove to Gandy Blvd., between St. Martin Blvd. to 4th St. N, from 7th Ave. S to to 11th Ave. S between M.L. King (Ninth) and 11th streets, from 10th Ave. S to 11th Ave. S between 11th and 12th streets, from 13th Ave. N to 22nd Ave. N between 4th and M.L. King (Ninth) streets and from 9th Ave. N to 13th Ave. N between Tampa Bay and 4th St. N

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Educable mentally handicapped, specific learning disabilities, speech, physically impaired

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, 1997 and 1998 Walt Disney World "Dreamers and Doers" award, national, state and district Economics Fair winner, Science Fair winners, ArtWorks winners

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 255

FCAT fifth grade math: 262

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: middle schools in zoned area or magnet program

CLEARVIEW AVENUE ELEMENTARY

3815 43rd St. N

(570-3059)

WEB SITE: http://www.clearview.pinellas.k12.fl.us/

STUDENTS: 650

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Dr. Denise Miller

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: pre K intervention-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: from 46th Ave N to 54th Ave. N between the railroad and 49th St.

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: varying exceptionalities, severely language impaired, speech

SPECIAL: Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Hi Five EckerdYouth Foundation Program, Read 180, America Reads, Early Success Program, Breakthrough to Literacy

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: D

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 268

FCAT fifth grade math: 279

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: middle school

CROSS BAYOU ELEMENTARY

6886 102nd Ave. N,

Pinellas Park (547-7834)

WEB SITE: www.schools.pinellas.k12fl.us/schools/crossbayou-es/

STUDENTS: 720

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Marcia Stone

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: area around school and from 86th Ave. N to Ulmerton; between Belcher and 60th street; from 54th Ave. S to triangular area bounded by M.L. King (Ninth) St. at 32nd Ave. S and Lake Maggiore Park between M.L. King (Ninth) St. and Alhambra Way S

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, hearing impaired, speech, visually impaired

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Five Star Award, full service Title I school, Salvation Army Golden Can Award, support groups for parents of hearing-impaired children; school has special programs for full-time and mainstream hearing impaired and also visually impaired, active PTA and SAC

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.5

FCAT fourth grade reading: 291

FCAT fifth grade math: 306

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: Fitzgerald Middle and zoned middle schools

FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY

575 41st St. S

(893-2132)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 515

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Angelean Bing

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around school and Oakhurst area plus from 66th Ave. N to 78th Ave. N between 113th and 125th Streets; from Freedom Terrace to 102nd Ave. N between Seminole Blvd. and 113th St.

GIFTED SERVICES: yes, but classes are elsewhere

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, varying exceptionalities, communications disorders, emotionally handicapped, primary and intermediate STARS, dropout prevention

SPECIAL: Named one of five distinguished schools in Florida at the International Reading Association's 1997 annual meeting, Florida Five Star Schools designation and Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 285

FCAT fifth grade math: 306

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: Tyrone middle school

FRONTIER ELEMENTARY

Thematic Elementary School for Technology

6995 Hopedale Lane, Clearwater (538-7335)

WEB SITE: http://webcoast.com/frontier/mcvirt.htm

STUDENTS: 920

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Marlyn Dennison

HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thurs.

UNIFORMS: non

ZONE: Area around school and Belcher Road to U.S. 19 from 142nd Avenue north to Allen's Creek; the northwest part of the zone stretches to Starkey Road

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, specific learning disabilities, varying exceptionalities, speech/language

SPECIAL: Frontier operates on an extended calendar with students attending classes 210 days rather than the usual 180; technology is integrated in all subjects and content areas, and the curriculum incudes a variety of hands-on activities and projects; Frontier has a schoolwide computer network and at least one computer for every three students, multimedia development stations with video laser and CD-ROM technology also are available

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.7

FCAT fourth grade reading: 312

FCAT fifth grade math: 328

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: Oak Grove Middle School, Largo Middle School

GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY

8600 Boca Ciega Drive

St. Pete Beach

(893-2630)

STUDENTS: 407

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Marsha Jordan

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: portion of Madeira Beach south to Pass-a-Grille

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities and communications disorders

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement program

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 305

FCAT fifth grade math: 304

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: Madeira Beach Middle, Sixteenth Street Middle, Tyrone Middle, Pinellas Park Middle, Bay Point Middle and some apply for magnet schools

GULFPORT ELEMENTARY

2014 52nd St. S, Gulfport (893-2643)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 400

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Sharon Jackson

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around school; from 54th Ave. N to 62nd Ave. N between 38th and 39th Streets N and the railroad

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Pinellas County Science awards, Economics Fair Awards, six DOORWAYS scholarship recipients, PRIDE awards, Presidential Fitness Awards, Turnaround Achievement Award

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 266

FCAT fifth grade math: 279

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: majority go to Bay Point Middle

JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY

1997 54th Ave. N (570-3400)

WEB SITE: http://www.sexton-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

STUDENTS: 951

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Patricia Davey

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: from 30th Ave. N to 38th Ave N between 18th St and 1-275; from 54th Ave. S to Lake Maggiore between Fairway Ave and Alhambra Ave. S and a line between Juarez Way and Almeria Way S and between Lakewood Drive and Anastasia Way S exiting at Columbus Way; from Lake Maggiore Ave. S between 12th and 22nd Streets; from 54th Ave. N to 62nd Ave. N between 16th and I-275; from 42nd Ave. N and 54th Ave. N between 16th St. and I-275: from 26th Ave. S and 24th Ave. S between 13th and 16th streets; from 54th Ave. N to 62nd Ave. N between M.L. King (Ninth) St. N and 16th St.; from 42nd Ave. N to 38th Ave. N between 18th and I-275; from 30th Ave. N and 46th Ave. N between 28th and 34th Streets; from 30th Ave. N and 38th Ave. N between I-275 and 28th St; from 30th Ave. N to 25th Ave. N between 18th St. and the railroad tracks west of 24th St.; from 25th Ave. N and 22nd Ave. N between 17th St. and the railroad tracks west of 23rd St.; from 18th Ave. S and 15th Ave. S between 44th and 46th Streets; triangular area between 22nd Ave. N, I-275 and the railroad tracks west of 22nd St.

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, trainable mentally handicapped, varying exceptionalities, severe emotionally disturbed, therapeutic emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation and Golden school Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, two first place winners at District Economics Fair

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.5

FCAT fourth grade reading: 288

FCAT fifth grade math: 291

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: go to zoned middle school

LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

2229 25th St. S (893-2139)

WEB SITE: http://www.lakeview-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

STUDENTS: 292

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public fundamental

CONTACT: Principal Gary Cannon

HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: children from across Pinellas who apply and are chosen by random computer lottery

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, specific learning disabilities

SPECIAL: This is a school of choice, and parents must apply for admission. Florida Golden School Award for its outstanding community-involvement programs, 1998 Outstanding Media Specialist of the Year, district Science Fair winners

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.6

FCAT fourth grade reading: 333

FCAT fifth grade math: 343

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school or magnet/fundamental school

LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY

4151 Sixth St. S

(893-2196)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 675

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Raymond V. Tampa

HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: from 89th Ave. N to 118th Ave. N, between 34th St. and 49th St. N, from 78th Ave. N to 82nd Ave. N, betweem 67th St. and Belcher, from 38th Ave. N to 46th Ave. N, between I-275 and 28th St., from 38th Ave. N to 34th Ave. N, between 34th St. and 43rd St. N, from 30th Ave. N to 36th Ave. N, between 34th St. and 43rd St. N, from 30th Ave extended to 22nd Ave SE, between Tampa Bay and Beach Ave. SE, from 37th Ave. S to 30th Ave. S, between 7th St. and Lake Maggiore, from 38th Ave. S to 37th Ave. S, between 6th St. and Lake Maggiore, from 38th Ave. S to 37th Ave. S, between 7th and 9th St. S, from Bayboro Harbor to 9th St., between 9th Ave. N to 6th Ave. S.

GIFTED CLASSES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, speech specific learning disabilities, severely emotionally disturbed

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Most Improved Staff Attendance Award

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.3

FCAT fourth grade reading: 275

FCAT fifth grade math: 281

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: zoned middle schools -- Baypoint, John Hopkins, Tyrone, Oceola, and Pinellas Park

LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY

4001 58th Ave. N (570-3020)

WEB SITE: www.schools.pinellas.k12.us/schools/lealman

STUDENTS: 650

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Carlyn Hallin

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: from 46th Ave. N to 62nd Ave. N, between 24th and 34th streets (minus the section from 54th Ave. N and 58th Ave. N, between 33rd and 28th streets N); plus 54th Ave. N to 66th Ave. N, between 34th and 48th Streets; and 46th Ave. to 66th Ave. N, between 34th Street and Main Street N

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, speech, specific learning disabilities

SPECIAL: Education Foundation Mini-Grant recipient, teacher selected for TIP project, Even Start Program, On-site GED Program, FAST Program(Families and Schools Together), Corporate Electronic Mentoring Program, Doorways Scholarships, Monthly Family Nights, Schoolwide Title I, Annual March to the Park Drug-Free Rally, after school tutoring

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: D

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.3

FCAT fourth grade reading: 265

FCAT fifth grade math: 286

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

LYNCH ELEMENTARY

1901 71st Ave. N (570-3170)

WEB SITE: http://webcoast.com/lynch/

STUDENTS: 753

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Kathleen Proper

HOURS: 8:45 a.m-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONES: area around school and from 62nd Ave. to 77th Ave. N between 4th St. and M.L. King (Ninth) St. N and between 16th St. and 28th St. N; 62nd Ave. N to Gandy Blvd. between M.L. King (Ninth) St. and 16th St. N

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: preK varying exceptionalities, specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech, preK speech

SPECIAL: fourth and fifth-graders are trained in peer mediation techniques. Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 276

FCAT fifth grade math: 303

WHERE THEY GO FROM HERE: Meadowlawn, Riviera middle school

MADEIRA BEACH ELEMENTARY

749 Madeira Beach Causeway (547-7838)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 512

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Donna Arnott

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around school; portion of Madeira Beach north to Indian Rocks Beach, 22nd Ave. S to 18th Ave. S between Tampa Bay and Fourth Street excluding 19th and 20th Avenues south (both sides) between First and fourth Street

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, educable mentally handicapped

SPECIAL: district Science Fair recognition

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 302

FCAT fifth grade math: 303

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

MAXIMO ELEMENTARY

4850 31st St. S (893-2191)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 640

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Barbara Hires

HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: from Central Ave. to 9th Ave. N between 70th St. N and Yacht Basin,from 54th Ave. N to 62nd Ave. N between 62nd and 66th streets; from Bryan Dairy Rd. to 118th Ave. N between 66th St. N and Belcher Rd.; from 89th Terr. N, 89th Terr. Ct. and 94th Ave. N between 49th St. and 55th St; from 82nd Ave. N to 86th Ave. N between 49th Street and 56th St. N; beginning at Green Way and Green Belt between Columbus and DeSoto Way, west on Green Way, north on Cortez (both sides) west on 40th Ave. S, south on 31st St. ease on 47th Ave./Cordova Way (both sides), north on DeSoto (both sides) to point of origin

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Specific learning disabilities, severely language impaired, educable mentally handicapped, speech, emotionally handicapped, pre-K program

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, winner of the Suncoast Invitational Spelling Bee two years in a row, Science Fair recognition, DOORWAYS scholarship recipients

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 2.9

FCAT fourth grade reading: 264

FCAT fifth grade math: 306

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school or apply for magnet school

MELROSE ELEMENTARY

The Center for Communication and Mass Media

1752 13th Ave. S, temporary location at rear of Maximo Elementary at 4850 31st St. S (893-2175)

WEB SITE: www.melrose-es.pinellas.k12.us

STUDENTS: 549

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal John Burwell

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: from 1st Ave. N to 9th Ave. N between 16th and 34th streets; from 9th Ave. N to 22nd Ave N between 28th and 34th St.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 1, 2000

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech

SPECIAL: The Center for Communication and Mass Media opened in August 1998 at Melrose Elementary. The magnet program emphasizes global studies, literary arts, foreign language and mass media technology

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 279

FCAT fifth grade math: 295

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: most go to John Hopkins

MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY

4629 13th Ave. N (893-1815)

WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/8104/

STUDENTS: 527

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Valerie E. White

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: surrounding neighborhood

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, specific learning disabilities and speech

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools for outstanding community-involvement programs, DOORWAYS scholarship recipients; Turnaround Achievement Award, PRIDE Awards for academic excellence, Golden School Award recipient

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: D

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 2.9

FCAT fourth grade reading: 260

FCAT fifth grade math: 290

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY

200 35th Ave. NE (893-2181)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 607

TYPE OF SCHOOL: Public

CONTACT: Principal Juanita Deason

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around the school extending north to 62nd Ave. N, south to 22nd Ave. N, east to Snell Isle Blvd. and west to 9th St. N

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, communication disorders, severely language impared, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community-involvement programs, Jump Rope for Heart Award, Young Astronauts, Computer Lab, after school tutoring, Masonic Home Foster Grandparent Program, Title I Support/Teachers, Multicultural Club, Turnaround Achievement Award

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 287

FCAT fifth grade math: 309

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY

5601 22nd Ave. N (893-2147)

WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com

STUDENTS: 800

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Karen Moseley

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area near the school, area around Lakewood Golf and Country Club, Leslie Lake, Disston Heights and Barlett Park

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, educable mentally handicapped, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Economics Fair awards, Science Fair winners, 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Program awards, PRIDE awards for academic excellence, State of Florida Five Star School Award, Ebony Scholars, USF Partnership

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 284

FCAT fifth grade math: 307

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL

95 72nd St. N (893-2646)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 458

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public fundamental

CONTACT: Principal Michael Marckese Jr.

HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: children from across Pinellas by application and random lottery selection

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech

SPECIAL: This is a fundamental school that requires parental choice, a "back-to-basics" environment, structured discipline code and parental involvement through an active SAC, parent group and school volunteer program

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.7

FCAT fourth grade reading: 329

FCAT fifth grade math: 349

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school or fundamental school

PERKINS ELEMENTARY
Center for the Arts & International Studies

2400 Queensboro Ave. S (893-2117)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 532

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet school

CONTACT: Principal Robert Lister; magnet program coordinator Pat Archibald (893-2659)

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: students from across Pinellas; admitted by application and random computer lottery; also, some zoned students from the neighborhood

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech

SPECIAL: Art, foreign languages and humanities are the focus of The Center for the Arts & International Studies; in kindergarten through third grade, students take classes in all areas; by the fourth and fifth grades, they choose one area for concentration

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.5

FCAT fourth grade reading: 303

FCAT fifth grade math: 338

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: John Hopkins or zoned middle school

PINELLAS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

10501 58th St. N, Pinellas Park (547-7853)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 900

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Lon Jensen

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area near school from 94th Ave. N to 110th Ave. N. between 56th and 69th streets; from 98th Ave. N (both sides) to 110th Ave N from 53rd Lane (both sides) to U.S. 19 between Tulip and 52nd St. and 53rd Lane; from 97th Terrace N to U.S. 19 between 49th and Tulip and 52nd streets

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech, varying exceptionalities, communications disorders

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation and Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Economics Fair winners

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 261

FCAT fifth grade math: 283

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School

PINELLAS PARK ELEMENTARY

7520 52nd St. N (547-7888)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 686

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Vivian Neumanm

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: area around the school and from 66th Ave. N to 74th Ave. N between U.S. 19 and 43rd St.

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: severely emotionally disturbed, speech, language, specific learning disabilities and emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation and Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, state and district Economics Fair winners, district level Science Fair winners

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 2.9

FCAT fourth grade reading: 279

FCAT fifth grade math: 283

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY

6505 68th St. N, Pinellas Park (547-7828)

WEB SITE: to come

STUDENTS: 776

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Dr. Shirley Lorenzo

HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.; 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tues.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around school, area around Berkeley Square Apts., part of Childs Park area

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities and emotionally handicapped, communication disorders, varying exceptionalities

SPECIAL: The school is a developmental writing school with a professional outreach program and a publishing center. Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community-involvement programs, 1998 Governor's Sterling Award for Quality, Exemplary Reading Program Award finalist at the Florida Reading Association annual conference in Miami, A+ for Breaking the Mold Award, Economics Fair Winner, two Sterling Quality Achievement awards

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.7

FCAT fourth grade reading: 290

FCAT fifth grade math: 316

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY
Center for Gifted Studies

1901 119th St. N, Largo (588-3580), magnet (588-4608)

WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com/ridgecrest/

STUDENTS: 842

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public elementary and magnet

CONTACT: Principal Anne Stuckey; magnet program coordinator, Donna Benkert

HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5, magnet 1-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: students from all across Pinellas who then apply and are chosen in a random computer lottery; zoned children come from the neighborhood and an area around Shadow Lake

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1 for magnet

GIFTED SERVICES: schoolwide gifted magnet for grades 1 through 5 (currently 17 classes)

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIION PROGRAMS: speech, specific learning disabilities

SPECIAL: 2 pre-K classes, 4-K, 15 general ed 1-5 classes in addition to the 17 magnet classes for a total of 38 classes, the only full-time gifted program in Pinellas county.

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.5

FCAT fourth grade reading: 339

FCAT fifth grade math: 368

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: most go to magnet or MEGSSS middle school programs

RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY

8131 Macoma Drive NE (570-3178)

WEB SITE: http://homepage.mac.com/riovista

STUDENTS: 685

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Wayne Whitney

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around school; satellite zones: 7th to 11th Ave. S, between 9th and 12th Streets; 27th to 30th Ave. S, between 4th and 9th Streets; part of Coquina Key.

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: communications disorders and specific learning disabilities

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, ESOL program(English for Speakers of Other Languages) serving more than 130 students; Science Fair winners, PRIDE awards for academic excellence

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: D

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 253

FCAT fifth grade math: 282

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

ST. PETERSBURG CHALLENGE

4100 35th St. N (893-2114)

WEB SITE: http://webcoast.com/spc

STUDENTS: 100

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Joanne Moore

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: 5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: south of Ulmerton.

GIFTED SERVICES: No

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, part time

SPECIAL: St. Petersburg Challenge is a special program for fourth and fifth graders designed to prevent children from dropping out; the educational program provides a specialized, positive and encouraging environment in which all children can learn and experience success; children are placed in classes of no more than 19 in which they receive individualized attention from their teachers; must meet some or all of the designated criteria -- grades below their ability level, inadequate self-esteem, attendance issues, inadequate personal, social and study skills

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 2.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 243

FCAT fifth grade math: 254

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: most go to their zoned school, Lealman Discovery, fundamental or magnet programs

SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 862

TYPE OF SCHOOL: Public

CONTACT: Principal Jean Marks

HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: from 62nd Ave. N to 90th Ave. N between 28th St and U.S. 19, area around school, area generally south of Lakewood High School and north of Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Mainlands and Lakes subdivisions

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech and language, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Red Cross Enrollment Award, voluntary school uniforms, school-wide take home Reading Program, Commitment to Character

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 283

FCAT fifth grade math: 311

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: most go to zoned middle school

SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY

10950 74th Ave. N, Seminole (547-7668)

STUDENTS: 910

WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/5188/

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Bonnie Cangelosi

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around school and area around Queensmark and Whisper Wood Apts., plus from Boca Ciega Bay to 78th Ave. N between 125th St. and the Narrows waterway; from Third Ave. S. to Central Ave. between 43rd St. and 49th Streets

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Classroom Learning Systems schoolwide, Commitment to Character schoolwide program, Specific Learning Disabilities Inclusion model grades 1-5

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.3

FCAT fourth grade reading: 294

FCAT fifth grade math: 322

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned school

SEVENTY-FOURTH STREET ELEMENTARY

3801 74th St. N (893-2120)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 648

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Barbara Spedding

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area around school, area around Southside Shopping Center

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Educable mentally handicapped; emotionally handicapped, speech, language impaired, specific learning disabilities

SPECIAL: multi-age program for first and second graders

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 283

FCAT fifth grade math: 311

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY

1800 62nd Ave. NE (570-3173)

WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com

STUDENTS: 730

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Timothy C. Owens

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area east of Snell Isle Blvd. through Smacks Bayou to 46th Ave. N; area north of 46th Ave. and east of 1st St. to 70th Ave. N; area between 62nd Ave. N and 72nd Ave. N between 1st and 4th Streets; the northern boundary for the school, starting at 1st St., is 70th Ave. N and Bayou Grande

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, specific learning disabilities, speech

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Monthly Parent workshops, Math Superstars Program, annual science fair, after school tutoring program fully networked with all classrooms linked to Internet, full time clinic staffed by the Health Department, telephones with voice mails in every classroom

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.4

FCAT fourth grade reading: 291

FCAT fifth grade math: 310

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY

8601 60th St. N, Pinellas Park 547-7857

WEB SITE: under construction

STUDENTS: 799

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Carolyn Sinclair

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: area from 70th Ave. N to 74th Ave. between 58th St. and 66th St. plus from Park Blvd. to 90th Ave. N between 58th St. and 66th St. N

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation and Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Presidential Academic and Physical Fitness Awards, KidsNet telecommunications program for grades 4 and 5, several mini-grant winners, Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalist, five demonstration classrooms for the district, Red Carpet School, DOORWAYS scholarship recipients, Multicultural Grant recipient, recipient of Florida A+ Plan, School Recognition Award, Eckerd Hi Five program, Multicultural Club, Commitment to Character Club

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.2

FCAT fourth grade reading: 276

FCAT fifth grade math: 297

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: Pinellas Park Middle, Azalea Middle, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle, Riviera Middle

SOUTHERN OAK ELEMENTARY

9101 Walsingham Road, Largo (588-4654)

WEB SITE: http://webcoast.com/soe/

STUDENTS: 685

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Robert Ammon

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: area around the school and an area around the SPCA and from Burlington Ave. N to Fifth Ave. N between 11th St extended and 13th St in St. Petersburg

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, communications disorders, educable mentally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, district Science Fair winner, district, state and national winner at Economics Expo, Superintendent's Quality Challenge award

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.0

FCAT fourth grade reading: 280

FCAT fifth grade math: 306

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

STARKEY ELEMENTARY

9300 86th Ave. N, Largo (547-7841)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 688

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Kenneth MacKenzie

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: area around school, area around the St. Petersburg Junior College South Campus

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community-involvement programs, district Science Fair winners, district Economics Fair winners

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 279

FCAT fifth grade math: 310

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

TYRONE ELEMENTARY

2401 66th St. N (893-2135)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 547

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal James Lott

HOURS: 7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: an area around the school, plus from 38th Ave. N. to 46th Ave. N between 66th and 71st Streets

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, hearing impaired, speech, occupational and physical therapy, physically impaired, inclusion classes, autistic

SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Economics Fair winner, top 10 outstanding educator for 98/99 school year, top 20 finalists for outstanding educator, special education rookie teacher finalist and special education teacher of the year, DOORWAYS scholarship awards, team teaching to provide intensive instruction in all subject areas with an emphasis in reading, writing and math, Parent Involvement Days, Reading and Math parent nights

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.5

FCAT fourth grade reading: 280

FCAT fifth grade math: 287

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school

WALSINGHAM ELEMENTARY

9099 Walsingham Road, Largo (588-3519)

WEB SITE: under construction

STUDENTS: 775

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal William Nordmark

HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

GRADES: preK-5

UNIFORMS: voluntary

ZONE: area around school, area by Florida Power on 34th St. S; disabled children and ESOL students come from mid-Pinellas

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: physically impaired, autistic, specific learning disabilities, speech, varying exceptionalities, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, physical therapy

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Economics Fair winners, 11 DOORWAY scholarship recipients, First Commitment to Character School, DARE program, Little Red School House Award

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: A

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 277

FCAT fifth grade math: 295

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: Osceola Middle School, Pinellas Park Middle School, Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School

WESTGATE ELEMENTARY

3560 58th St. N (893-2144)

WEB SITE: http://www.schools.pinellas.k-12.fl.us/schools/westgate-es

STUDENTS: 762

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Terry Krassner

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: none

ZONE: an area around Jordan Park, part of Coquina Key, the school neighborhood

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech/language,emotionally handicapped

SPECIAL: designated by the Florida Department of Education as a Model School for Science, Mathematics and Technology; 322 computers that are networked and have Internet access throughout the school; Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs; state and national Economics Fair winner; District Science Fair winner; school wide Title I service

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.1

FCAT fourth grade reading: 299

FCAT fifth grade math: 309

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle schools

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY

1600 16th St. N (893-1857)

WEB SITE: No

STUDENTS: 795

TYPE OF SCHOOL: public

CONTACT: Principal Chappell Meredith

HOURS: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

GRADES: K-5

UNIFORMS: mandatory

ZONE: all of Woodlawn area, an area east of Woodlawn to Tampa Bay between Fifth and 22nd avenues NE, an area north of school to 38th Ave. N, a part of Lakewood Estates between 31st St. S to Lake Maggiore, an area from 54th Ave. S to Sunshine Skyway toll booth and east to 31st St. S

GIFTED SERVICES: Yes

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, educable mentally handicapped, emotionally handicapped, speech

SPECIAL: Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Economics Fair winner, State Fair Winner, multi-age non-graded school-within-a-school program

FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C

FLORIDA WRITES (fourth grade): 3.3

FCAT fourth grade reading: 281

FCAT fifth grade math: 304

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned middle school or apply for magnet program

Sources: Pinellas County School System and Florida School Report

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