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At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy we spark curiosity and our students ask questions. We collaborate on real issues and our students see the world from a new perspective. We view learning as meaningful opportunities focusing on science and technology, the use of digital tools, and emphasizing school-wide and individual character building. 

Schools are about students and our students are at the center of every decision we make. From our Kindergarteners to our 5th graders, we design learning that engages creativity, motivates critical thinking, and inspires collaboration. In turn, our students stretch and grow beyond their wildest imaginations preparing them for future of endless possibilities.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is a tuition free public charter school and is fully accredited by Cognia


 

Cambridge

The Cambridge Program is an advanced academic program sponsored by the University of Cambridge in England. It is an internationally recognized program for students in grades K-12 that offers a rigorous and relevant curriculum. The program provides students with the opportunity to be challenged beyond the Florida Standards in a delivery system focused on a mix of traditional academic and project-based learning units. Students are exposed to a rich, comprehensive academic perspective focused on real-world, personal applications.

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Project-Based Learning (PBL) at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is an instructional methodology that encourages students to learn and apply knowledge and skills through an engaging experience.
PBL presents opportunities for deeper learning in-context and for the development of important skills tied to college and career readiness.
Project-based learning activities are interdisciplinary, rigorous, and student-centered. Research on PBL supports an increase in student engagement and achievement, and helps students develop the 21st-century skills they need to succeed in their future careers

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

Our developmentally responsive curriculum provides dynamic learning activities that allow students to grow in confidence.
A balance of content mastery and skill development ensures that students are ready for their next exciting learning opportunity.
The elementary school curriculum are based upon the state curriculum frameworks and course description by the Florida State Department of Education.

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MAKERSPACE

At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy we are fortunate to have "Makerspace," a constructivist and constructionist movement that is taking the world by storm where DIY meets education! The maker movement is about teaching and learning that is focused on student centered inquiry. This is not the project done at the end of a unit of learning, but the actual vehicle and purpose of the learning.
A Makerspace presents readily available materials that can act as a provocation for inquiry, as well as modern technology and items to invent with.


POLICIES & PROCEDURES/CODE OF CONDUCT

As with all POLICIES AND PROCEDURES handbooks, it is important to try to list every possible situation that might arise in a school. We have attempted to cover as many areas of concern as possible. Please consult with the administrative team should there be any questions regarding the expectations of the handbook.

Please read this handbook very carefully. We also require you to read the School District Student Code of Conduct. Students will be provided a page that requires the signature of the student and parent/guardian. The signed formed must be returned to school for placement in the student file.

For safety and to minimize disruptions, students are not permitted to order food deliveries of any kind during school hours or after school hours. Orders from Uber Eats, Grub Hub, pizza delivery, etc. will be declined by the front office. 
Parents/Guardians should not bring or drop off food for students, unless prior permission has been given by the school administration.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

In accordance with federal anti-discrimination laws and the Florida Educational Equity Act, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.