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Middle schools
Compiled by Times Staff
© St. Petersburg Times, published October 29, 2000
AZALEA MIDDLE
7855 22nd Ave. N (893-2606)
STUDENTS: 945
WEBSITE: http://www.asd.com
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Joann B. Andrews
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Area around school including South Pasadena and north to Tyrone Boulevard. Most of Pinellas Point from 54th Avenue S between 16th and 34th streets S, from 16th to 20th streets to 62nd Avenue S, with the southern boundary running from Pinellas Point Drive to 31st Street, from 31st Street to 58th Avenue S, then east along Roy Hanna Drive between 25th and 22nd streets; 59th Avenue east to 20th Street south to 62nd Avenue S to 16th St.; area of Childs Park between 11th Avenue S and 22nd Avenue S and 37th and 49th streets S, St. Pete Beach from beginning of Pass-a-Grille to the Blind Pass Bridge
GIFTED SERVICES: yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, trainable mentally handicapped speech, specific learning disabilities, educable emotionally handicapped, occupational therapy, hearing-impaired
SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community involvement programs, 1997 Turnaround Achievement Award winner, Merit School, Florida School of Recognition, United States Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.6
FCAT eighth grade math: 277
FCAT eighth grade reading: 273
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: students go to high school in zoned area or apply to magnet program
BAY POINT MIDDLE
Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology
2151 62nd Ave. S (893-1153)
WEB SITE: www.baypt.pinellas.k12.fl.us
STUDENTS: 1,403
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Dennis J. Griffin; Linda Evers, magnet program coordinator (893-2600)
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Zoned area is Tierra Verde plus Pinellas Point east to Tampa Bay including Bahama Shores and north to Coquina Key; all students must verify address annually
GIFTED SERVICES: yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SLD, EII, Communications
SPECIAL: Bay Point Middle School is a magnet school that features an integrated curriculum based on math and science themes; in addition, each student receives language instruction; the non-magnet sixth-eighth grade program offers the standard middle school curriculum with many technology-based opportunities
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 4.1
FCAT eighth grade math: 309
FCAT eighth grade reading: 297
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: magnet high schools, Lakewood High, St. Pete High, Boca Ciega High
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE
Center for the Arts & International Studies
701 16th St. S (893-2400)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 1,555
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: Principal Edward Baldwin; Magnet program coordinator, William M. Bailey, (893-2400)
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: dedicated zone, magnet programs countywide
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ESOL services, speech, specific learning disabilities, educable mentally handicapped
SPECIAL: John Hopkins Middle, formerly known as Sixteenth Street Middle, is a traditional school. In addition, the Center for the Arts & Communication Studies emphasizes hands-on learning in fine and performing arts, foreign languages, global studies, literary arts and digital technology
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.8
FCAT eighth grade math: 303
FCAT eighth grade reading: 297
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: other magnet programs at high schools or zoned high school
LEALMAN DISCOVERY
4100 35th St. N (570-5155)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 440
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Glenn Bailey
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Parents must apply by March 2001
GIFTED SERVICES: No
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: speech, specific learning disabilities, educable mentally handicapped; severely language impaired, communication disorders, varying exceptionalities
SPECIAL: This voluntary program for grades six through eight offers at-risk students a 19-1 student/teacher ratio and daily communication with parents; students receive small-group and individual instruction, their parents receive support, and the school's programs are coordinated with community agencies and business partnerships; students' self-esteem is improved through strengthening their basic skills and personal development
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 2.8
FCAT eighth grade math: 236
FCAT eighth grade reading: 241
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: go to their zoned high school
MADEIRA BEACH MIDDLE
591 Madeira Beach Causeway (547-7697)
WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/5015
STUDENTS: 1,127
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Brenda B. Poff
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Treasure Island, plus north to Walsingham Road in Seminole. An area north of Lake Maggiore to 18th Avenue S bordered by 22nd Street and M.L. King (Ninth) Street S, an area bordered by Park St., 38th and 46th Avenues and 62nd St.
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech/hearing impaired; educable mentally handicapped
SPECIAL: The curriculum includes hands-on classroom instruction and field experiences in the rich marine habitat that surrounds the school. A marine boardwalk, dock and lagoon provide an outdoor living classroom. A new science classroom facility features a wet lab and touch tanks.
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.8
FCAT eighth grade math: 304
FCAT eighth grade reading: 294
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned high school or magnet program
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE
5900 16th St. N (570-3097)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 1,220
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Gregory Cardone
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Meadowlawn, Allendale and Lealman to just north of Gandy Boulevard plus Campbell Park and areas south of Central Avenue to Ninth Avenue S between 28th Street S and Sixth Street S plus north of Central Avenue to Ninth Avenue N bordered by M.L. King (Ninth) Street N to 16th Street N and the area near Tropicana Field to Sixth Avenue S and Seventh Street South.
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, communications disorders, educable mentally handicapped
SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs; PRIDE awards.
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.6
FCAT eighth grade math: 275
FCAT eighth grade reading: 266
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned high school or magnet program
PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE
6940 70th Ave. N, Pinellas Park
(545-6400)
WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com/pineparkms/
STUDENTS: 1,412
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Dennis Duda
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Eastern Pinellas Park. A portion of Lakewood Estates (near Lake Maggiore)
GIFTED SERVICES: MEGSSS, IMAST
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, speech/language.
SPECIAL: State of Florida Five Star designation for outstanding community-involvement programs, 1997 Suncoast Spelling Bee, first place and 1997 outstanding multicultural club, Science Fair winners, school to work theme, community based instruction
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.5
FCAT eighth grade math: 284
FCAT eighth grade reading: 263
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zone high school or apply to attend magnet program
RIVIERA MIDDLE
501 62nd Ave. NE (570-5150)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 1,118
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Albert C. Bennett
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6 through 8
ZONE: Ninth Avenue NE north to 77th Ave., M.L. King (Ninth) St. N from 45th and 54th avenues S between 4th and M.L. King (Ninth) streets S, from 25th and 16th Streets S between 9th and 18th avenues S, 77th Ave. N to Ulmerton, 28th St. N, between 22nd Ave. N and 30th Ave. NE and 16th and 9th streets N
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, severely language impaired, communications disorder
SPECIAL: Golden Can award from Salvation Army for collecting the most cans in food drive nine years in a row; State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, finalists in Quiz Bowl 9 out of last 11 years, Math and Science Fair winners, instrumental students recognized for excellence (all-state/all-county), Rotary Club speech finalist
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.6
FCAT eighth grade math: 281
FCAT eighth grade reading: 295
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned high school
SOUTHSIDE FUNDAMENTAL
1701 10th St. S (893-2742)
STUDENTS: 640
WEB SITE: No
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public fundamental
CONTACT: Principal Dr. Thomas P. Jones
HOURS: 7:45 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Parents must apply for admission for their children, and final selection is made by a randomized computer program; Deadline is Dec. 1
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, varying exceptionalities
SPECIAL: Southside Fundamental Middle School is a school of choice; the school offers a highly structured program that stresses academics in a back-to-basics environment; the music program offers all levels of band and a "Show Choir" that performs during the year; there are no interscholastic sports; parents must agree to be active participants in the education of their children; State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, district Science Fair winners, 1998 "Student Surrealist Art Exhibition"(Salvador Dali Museum) merit award, 1997 Quiz Bowl, first place
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 4.0
FCAT eighth grade math: 338
FCAT eighth grade reading: 319
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: district academic programs
TYRONE MIDDLE
6421 22nd Ave. N (893-1819)
WEB SITE: under construction
STUDENTS: 1,180
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Marshall L. Brown
HOURS: 9:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRADES: 6-8
ZONE: Tyrone area, Northeastern Gulfport
GIFTED SERVICES: Yes
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: emotionally handicapped, specific learning disabilities, speech, educable mentally handicapped; physically impaired
SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, Thespian Festival Award for Middle Schools, state
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES (eighth grade): 3.6
FCAT eighth grade math: 279
FCAT eighth grade reading: 266
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: zoned high school
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