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- EIN 27-0677326
- (305) 852-7700
- 92295 Old State Road Tavernier FL 33070-0000 USA
- www.oceanstudiescharterschool.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: The mission of ocean studies charter school is to offer a quality public education based on the best practices in accelerated learning and reflecting the diversity of the children of monroe county. Ocean studies charter school will offer a rigorous academic program, producing students who meet or exceed the sunshine state standards in english language arts, math, science and social studies. While nurturing curiosity, creativity and imagination, we will encourage children to become independent, responsible and self-motivated learners. Through a uniquely prepared environment and the use of special didactic materials, the students progress through individual education programs centered on the fascinating marine environment surrounding their community. In addition to its stated mission, ocean studies charter school's main priorities are: -to provide the families of the upper keys with a boarder accelerated-learning experience than that available through the traditional public school system
Programs: Ocean studies charter school has had many accomplishments this year. The school is an a rated school and received our high performing status from the commissioner of education. In addition to that test scores in every area improved. Ocean studies received the highest percentage of points towards their school grade than any other school in the monroe county school district. In addition, we were able to get a grant for two 3d printers. Martha loizeaux, marine science teacher, was awarded a charter school champion award from the florida consortium of charter schools. The school participated in beach clean-ups, american heart association's jump rope for heart, and american cancer society's relay for life. Faculty and parents are enjoying the involvement in improving our community.