Sarasota Suncoast Academy

Love this school! My gifted kid is always challenged here with so many teachers having their Gifted Endorsements. The teachers always come up with innovative ways to teach and challenge while being loving and compassionate. Communication is Outstanding here at this school!! The principal is always involved and highly visible throughout the entire day. The teacher leadership is very, very professional and always comes up with wonderful solutions. There are ActiveBoards in most classrooms allowing teachers to make creative and effective lessons that enhance and enrich. Caferteria is very well run and supervised. Parent involvment is fabulous as well with so many terrific things to get involved with. And test scores are the tops!!! Outstanding school and have loved it since kindergarten! and now going to 5th grade!
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I switched my child from a private Catholic school in Venice Fl to Suncoast last year. It was the best decision I have made regarding my sons education . The staff and teachers are truly commited to the students emotional and educational growth. Mr. Crump the principal is the most involved and visible principal I have ever seen, he sets the tone for the educators and staff who are all dedicated and commited to the sucess of all the students.
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Hello parents. I am a mother of two who's children are struggling in a public school.They get A's-C's and my daughter has been getting a D in written communication on her report card. This fall my daughter may go into third and my son into fifth. They have been in the same school from the start, and receive ESE. I did have a tour at SSA, and liked what I saw. I'm just not sure switching schools will make a difference. Any input would be greatley appreciated. Thank You.

Suncoast Academy definitely deserves five stars! The teachers and staff at this school are amazing and genuinely care about the students. My daughter has attended kindergarten and first grade there so far and we have been incredibly happy and impressed with the school. In fact, I had a job offer out of town and I can honestly say that one of the biggest reasons I turned it down is because I do not want to pull my daughter out of Suncoast. I have done tons of research on other schools and I simply don't believe I can find anything as good.
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Our son is currently in kindergarten at Suncoast and we absolutely love it! We love that the kids work in groups rather than sitting at a desk staring at the teacher and the board. The classroom is very interactive. You do have to volunteer 20 per family per year, but that honestly isn't bad. We do not have a bad thing to say about this school and would greatly recommend it to friends and others.
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The staff is well-trained and highly motivated to giving kids a better, more individualized experience than they could have at a larger public school. It is a loving and nurturing environment.

I absolutely love this school! Wonderful attitude in all aspects. They have all their ' i's ' dotted and ' t's ' crossed. I know my child is safe and in great hands there, and also I'm confident in knowing he will be receiving the best education possible. THEY CARE!!!
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The person who ranked this school with 1 star did so unfairly. I am the parent of a gifted child and feel their needs are completely met at this school. I would never consider sending my child elsewhere, and growing up in Sarasota, I feel I have a vast knowledge of what is available.
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I am a parent of a gifted child at Suncoast and involved throughout the school while not at work. This school has a teacher dedicated to the gifted students and a teacher dedicated to the students with needs or disabilities. We are very pleased with the education of our child and feel that there is not a better place for our child to be for educational and social purposes!
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I am an educator and full time mom of five. I have to say that Suncoast Academy is the most loving school for my family as well as academically challanging. One of my son's has a learning disability and the teacher works with him to help him keep up with the class and excell. I can't say enough about the staff they are the best. This school really cares for the students and it shows. The responsive classroom approach has been great at teaching my children problem solving. I give this school a 10 without hesitation.
--Submitted by a parent