Technology

  • 4 Fully Equipped Labs
  • Computers in every classroom
  • Distance Learning Station
  • Skyward Family Access

Reading

  • 100 Book Challenge
  • Reading Counts
  • Children’s Book Week Activities

Student Activities

  • Student Council
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Morning Announcements Crew
  • SuperSTARs
  • STAR Bus Student
  • Honor Roll Awards
  • Intramural Sports
  • Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Grades K-5

Manatee Academy emphasizes a core curriculum of Reading, Math, Language Arts, and Science, while integrating Social Studies and Health.

Grades 6 – 8

Students receive instruction in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The Curriculum is aligned with the Sunshine State Standards and St. Lucie County Scope and Sequence. Quarterly assessments are used to identify individual needs and help teachers to provide the education necessary to be successful on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and meet SLC’s promotion criteria. Music, PE and Technology are included.

Be a STAR at Manatee Academy

S tay on Task
T ake Responsibility
A ct Safely
R espect Others

Character Counts

Specific values are emphasized monthly
September – Friendship
October – Manners
November – Trustworthiness
December – Respect
January – Responsibility
February – Fairness
March – Caring
April – Citizenship
May – Perseverance

Grading Scale

Grades 3 – 8
A 90 -100 Outstanding
B 80 – 89 Above Average
C 70 – 79 Average
D 60 – 69 Below Average
F 0 – 59 Failing
I Incomplete

Grades Kindergarten – 2
4 Above Standard
3 At Standard
2 Approaching Standard
1 Below Standard

Honor Roll Ceremonies each Quarter for Grades 3-8
Principal’s Honor Roll = Straight A’s (4.0 average) in all areas including conduct, effort, PE and Music
A/B Honor Roll = A’s or B’s in all areas

Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

Manatee Academy uses the Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) School-Wide discipline model. This is a collaborative approach to developing effective interventions for problem behavior. The model emphasizes the use of proactive, educative and reinforcement-based strategies to achieve meaningful and durable behavior. Students are able to earn
“Manatee Money” by following our School-Wide Expectations, being in dress code and complying with area specific rules.
“Manatee Money” can be used to purchase entrance to activities and/or items. In addition, each month every teacher chooses a “Superstar” to be recognized in a special ceremony. This choice is based on behavior and work habits. Students that are not able to follow school/classroom rules will have appropriate consequences. Parents will be notified of infractions and the results. PBIS is also used with students using District transportation.