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Quick Facts
Principal Dr. Karen Owen   email the principal
Awards 5 Star School (2007), Golden School Award (2007), Graded "A" by the State of Florida (2007)
Special features magnet school, after-school care
Scheduling features extended day
Dress code No dress code

School Mission
  • Our mission is to provide a positive learning environment which combines the creative and intellectual abilities of all children by integrating the visual and performing arts into the academic curriculum.

Curriculum
  • Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment and specific learning disabilities.
  • Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 
 
Instructional Program Highlights
  • Visual and Performing Arts integrated into academic curriculum
  • Each child performs in at least two productions annually
  • Students can attend extended day activities in all Arts areas.
  • We are a district-wide magnet program serving students from all other elementary schools in Escambia County Florida

Activities and Sports
  • Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Drama Club K-5th Grades; Chorus 3rd-5th Grades; Dance Club 3rd-5th Grades; Art/Photography Club 5th Grade and Violin/Strings 5th Grade.
  • This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, theater/drama, chorus, photography and drawing/painting.
 
 
Technology and Facilities
  • This school was established before 1920.
 
 
Other Features and Highlights
  • 96-100% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
  • This school has an emphasis in performing arts and visual arts.
  • Regular classroom hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Accredited by SACS in 2007.
 
 
Source of Data
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