Is F.K. Sweet right for your child?

Frances K. Sweet Magnet School provides a family-oriented, small-school environment.  It is a traditional academic school that emphasizes academic scholarship, patriotism, citizenship, and other traditional values.

 

Here are a dozen reasons to choose F.K. Sweet Elementary Magnet School:

  • You want your child to attend a school with a traditional academic focus where children are well disciplined and learn in an orderly environment.
  • You want a school that has been ranked an “A” for 13 consecutive years, met federal guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act for eight years, is a Music Demonstration School, and an Annenburg/Getty Art School.
  • You want a curriculum that focuses on relevant and engaging activities that require higher order thinking skills.
  • You want your child to have the opportunity to access higher level curriculum through the Gifted Program.
  • You want your child to dress for success to promote school spirit and citizenship.
  • You want high expectations for academic, social, and personal development as a central focus for your child to excel.
  • You want your child immersed in a family-oriented, warm atmosphere where certified and highly qualified teachers are nurturing and committed to building relationships with parents.
  • You want your child to experience the world through a wealth of materials in the media center.
  • You want your child to have a deep understanding of all content knowledge.
  • You want your child to integrate the arts, music, and physical education programs into his or her studies.
  • You want your child to use technology as a learning tool and receive technology instruction in our two fully-equipped computer labs.
  • You want your child to be given the opportunity to get involved in extracurricular activities, such as violin, chorus, and camera crew.

Awards

  • An “A” school designated by the Department of Education – 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Recipient of the Five Star School Award/Golden School Award from the Florida Department of Education – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Met Federal Government Standards for Education for the No Child Left Behind Act,  “Adequate Yearly Progress” – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Employs six National Board Certification Teachers (Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Schott, Mrs. Routten, Mrs. Ackenbrack, Mrs. Mayberry, Mrs. Kline)
  • Stock Market Challenge sponsored by the Florida Economics Council – Third Place Elementary Division, 2013 (Annamarie Brosnihan, Matthew Callahan, Robert Hofher)
  • St. Lucie County Fair – People’s  Choice Award  2007, 2013
  • District Winner for Dr. Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest 2013 (Animesh Saha)
  • District Winner for Martin Luther King Float, 2007, District Runner Up 2012 and 2013
  • District Second Place Winner for Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest 2013 (Wesley Hinds)
  • District Second Place Winner for Act of Kindness Week, 2013
  • District Spelling Bee First Place Winner, 2011, 2012 (Rida Ahmed)
  • St. Lucie County Fair – First Place Elementary School Display, 2012
  • Veteran’s Essay Contest Runner Up 2012 (China Whitehead )
  • District Third Place Winner for MLK Act of Kindness Week, 2010, 2012
  • District Winner for Martin Luther King Essay Contest, 2011, 2012 (Jerry Miles Johnson, III)
  • District Winner for Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest, 2008, 2011, 2012 (Jerry Miles Johnson, III)
  • District MLK Spelling Bee Winner, 2011 (Cindy Frio)
  • Home of the St. Lucie County School-Related Employee of the Year, 2005 (Mrs. Fowler)
  • St. Lucie County Regional Science Fair Physics and Astronomy Second Place Winner, 2010 (Lexia Tyrrell)
  • St. Lucie County Regional Science Fair Chemistry Second Place Winner, 2010 (Haniya Shareef)
  • Annenburg/Getty Art Partner Model School – one of six in the state and 36 nationwide
  • Home of Red Zone Winner for Teacher of Excellence Utilizing Technology Grant, 2008 (Mrs. Adrian)
  • National and State Essay Winner, “Proud to be an American”, 2007 (Christian Medina)
  • District winners for DAR Essay Contest, 2004 (Seth Herrick and Eric Shea), 2006 (Eric Campbell) & 2007 (Cody Denig)
  • District Outstanding Principal Award, 2007 (Juanita Wright)
  • Music Demonstration School – one of four in the state, 1998, 2002, 2006
  • Home of the St. Lucie County Volunteer of the Year, 2005 (Mrs. Adams)
  • Home of the St. Lucie County Social Studies Teacher of the Year, 2004 (Mrs. Routten)
  • Home of the St. Lucie County Teacher of the Year, Zone II Finalist, 2004 (Mrs. Routten)
  • Listed as “Best Practices School” in the Florida Department of Education “Art Achieve” Document, 2003
  • Chosen as Reader’s Choice / Best Local Elementary School by the Tribune – 2002
  • District and State Winner for Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2001 (Juanita Wright)
  • Home of the Art Association Florida Art Teacher of the Year, 2000 (Mrs. Schott)