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© St. Petersburg Times, published October 29, 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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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.
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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.,
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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.
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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
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
TEST SCORES:
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