Sarasota

Middle

A Community of
Caring School

School

Sarasota County School Board Link

On the prowl in search of excellence . . .

Mrs. Karen Rose, Principal

4826 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Phone: 941-361-6464   Fax: 941-361-6798

School Hours are from 9:15a.m. (first bell) to 4:15p.m.

School Supervision from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Pioneer Team: Silver and Blue

Multi-Grade 6, 7, 8

Full-Time Gifted Program

The gifted team curriculum emphasizes thinking and problem solving. All classes incorporate critical thinking, creative expression, research methods, self-awareness, and oral and written communication.

• Learn with a team of highly qualified, enthusiastic, gifted endorsed teachers.
• Experience a rigorous curriculum with an international application, integrated basic skills, and higher level thinking skills.
• Benefit from a differentiated instruction that adjusts learning pace and depth to students’ learning styles and performance.
• Study through active participation in a variety of inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Develop communication skills necessary for the effective sharing of ideas.
• Focus on conceptual learning in holistic evaluation using varied and ongoing assessment strategies.
• Heighten intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.
• Exceed standards and meet potential.
• Advance research skills while working collaboratively to explore open-ended questions.
• Extend learning through multi-media technology instruction, practice, research, and student projects.
• Forge bonds and build positive energy with multi-grade peers and teachers.
• Enhance talent areas with daily off-team physical education and exploratory classes.
• Experience parent and family involvement as an integral component of our gifted teams.