{"id":1705,"date":"2016-04-27T13:15:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T17:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/mda\/?page_id=1705"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:58:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/mda\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"280\">Introducing Mosaic Digital Academy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"632\"><strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"308\">Mosaic Digital Academy<\/strong> is a full-time, K\u201312 online public school that blends the flexibility of virtual learning with the connection and support of a close-knit school community. Our program is designed for students who want a personalized learning experience guided by certified teachers and enriched through meaningful engagement opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"688\">Since 2012, we have remained committed to our mission:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"944\"><em data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"944\">Mosaic Digital Academy engages students by enhancing learning through a variety of virtual and live experiences to support the whole child, personalizing learning for students, and preparing them to be valued ethical contributors in a global society.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1139\">We live out this mission every day through our vibrant online instruction and dynamic student experiences that promote academic excellence, social-emotional wellness, and community involvement.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1182\">How We Bring Our Mission to Life<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1402\">At Mosaic, students thrive in a learning environment that balances <strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1269\">academic rigor<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1297\">individualized support<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1329\">real-world connections<\/strong>\u2014all while learning from home. Here&#8217;s how we make our mission meaningful:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<li data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1668\"><strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1434\">Live Class Time Sessions<\/strong> via Microsoft Teams ensure students connect regularly with their teachers and peers. These sessions support both academic growth and social connection.<br data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\" \/>\u27a4 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.smore.com\/n\/256rn\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1668\">View Class Time Schedules by Grade Band (Example)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"2010\">A wide range of <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1713\">monthly school events<\/strong>, including in-person \u201cLive Days,\u201d community meetups, virtual assemblies, and student celebrations, are designed to foster engagement and well-being.<br data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1865\" \/>\u27a4 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.smore.com\/n\/sfhqz\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1936\">View Semester 1 Events Calendar (Example)<\/a><br data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1939\" \/>\u27a4 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.smore.com\/n\/ugxer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2010\">View Semester 2 Events Calendar (Example)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2118\">\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2036\">Certified teachers<\/strong> personalize learning using flexible instructional tools and small group support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2283\">\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2283\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2153\">Student-centered experiences<\/strong> like tutoring, clubs, recognition ceremonies, and leadership opportunities encourage students to grow academically and socially<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2399\"><strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2305\">Dual Enrollment<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2328\">AICE Cambridge<\/strong> programs provide advanced academic pathways for high school students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2404\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2428\">Why Choose Mosaic?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2799\">We\u2019re more than just an online school. Mosaic is a community built on relationships, academic excellence, and a strong sense of purpose. Whether students are engaging in a live virtual lesson, participating in a club, attending a campus event, or working one-on-one with their teacher, they are experiencing a program rooted in our mission and focused on their success.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Mosaic Digital Academy is a <\/strong>public school within the St. Lucie Public School System. Virtual students are bound by all public-school policies and expectations required by the Florida Department of Education. Students are required to attend live days, class time sessions, interventions and catch-up days on campus when applicable. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is <strong>not<\/strong> a home education program.\u00a0Proof of residency is required for all enrollments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All public virtual school students <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> participate in all State Testing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on campus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If your child or family member in the household has a medical condition preventing the student from on-campus participation they may <strong>not<\/strong> enroll in this program. Please contact Student Services to determine if Hospital Homebound is an option for your particular circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf92 <strong data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2849\">Curious about what \u201cLive Days\u201d look like?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2852\" \/>Watch our video to see how students connect and collaborate at Mosaic![\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/0enM6Ju6OVE&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2531\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We are located on the campus of:<br \/>\nSamuel Gaines Academy<br \/>\n<strong>2250 S. Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v13.0&#038;appId=662425561015221&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\" nonce=\"q4lSC1K6\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-page\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MosaicDigitalAcademy\/\" data-tabs=\"timeline\" data-width=\"\" data-height=\"700\" data-small-header=\"false\" data-adapt-container-width=\"true\" data-hide-cover=\"false\" data-show-facepile=\"false\">\n<blockquote class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MosaicDigitalAcademy\/\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MosaicDigitalAcademy\/\">Mosaic Digital Academy<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our goal is to provide fully accredited online public school options<br \/>\nbuilt for your K-12 child&#8217;s personalized learning!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%231d60b7&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>School Principal <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jeanne Ziemba <a class=\"autohyperlink\" title=\"mailto:Jeanne.Ziemba@stlucieschools.org\" href=\"mailto:Jeanne.Ziemba@stlucieschools.org\">Jeanne.Ziemba@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Testing Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vanessa Pratti <a href=\"mailto:Vanessa.Pratti@stlucieschools.org\">Vanessa.Pratti@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Susan Majors <a href=\"mailto:Susan.Majors@stlucieschools.org\">Susan.Majors@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Susan O&#8217;Brien <a href=\"mailto:Susan.O'Brien@stlucieschools.org\">Susan.O&#8217;Brien@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.smore.com\/n\/kqmfx\">Elementary Instructional Staff Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.smore.com\/n\/wrhju\">Secondary Instructional Staff Directory<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>School Counselors <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Kristin Hsu (Grades K-8) <a href=\"mailto:Kristin.Hsu@stlucieschools\">Kristin.Hsu@stlucieschools<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Rachelle Cortes (Grades 9-12 &amp; Guidance Director) <a href=\"mailto:Rachelle.Cortes@stlucieschools.org\">Rachelle.Cortes@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Exceptional Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Malgorzata Cole <a href=\"mailto:Malgorzata.Cole@stlucieschools.org\">Malgorzata.Cole@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Office: 772-429-5504<\/p>\n<p><em>We are located on the campus of Samuel Gaines Academy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2250 S. Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Resources<\/p>\n<p>FLDOE Uniform Assessment Calendar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pdf\/UniformAssessmentCalendar.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stlucieschools.follettdestiny.com\/portal\/portal?app=Library%20Manager&amp;appId=destiny-XSMB-GXJH&amp;siteGuid=C929AA7E-ABF7-444B-B4C0-B15A42C0EE3B&amp;nav=%252Fcommon%252Fservlet%252Fpresenthomeform.do%253Fl2m%253DHome%2526tm%253DHome%2526l2m%253DHome\">Destiny Library Collection<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parental Rights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parents may access the department\u2019s parental rights page to share concerns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/ParentalRights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/ParentalRights\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Introducing Mosaic Digital Academy Mosaic Digital Academy is a full-time, K\u201312 online public school that blends the flexibility of virtual learning with the connection and support of a close-knit school community. 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