We provide an academic environment which promotes positive and successful students in Kindergarten through 6th grades. Students with disabilities and students served in ESOL programs shall have an equal opportunity for enrollment as long as the needs of the child can be met within our program. Lakeside Academy shall enroll an eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of the program, class, grade level or building capacity . If that occurs, students will be granted admittance based on a lottery system. We will not violate the applicable anti-discrimination provisions found in federal and state statutes.

Students in grades K-3 will be taught basic skills in reading and mathematics with mastery as our instructional goal. Classroom size in those grades will average no more than 18 students allowing for individualized learning as well as conventional classroom instruction, peer, group and collaborative learning. Class sizes for the 4th through 8th grade will be limited to 22 students. In addition,  basic skills instruction is enhanced with labs allowing for child-centered activities,  utilizing teachers as facilitators to support independent and individualized learning. Since students learn differently, various time-tested, research-based reading programs such as Saxon Phonics and MaxScholar, will be available to enhance reading abilities. The focus always remains on the basic skills in reading, writing and math which includes following the Florida Department of Education intensive reading criteria.

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