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Text Box: Like all schools in Lee County, we realize children have unique and diverse educational needs and therefore we want to structure an educational environment to best meet these needs.  We offer a part-time Gifted Resource room as well as Intensive Language and Intensive academic classes.      In addition to our strong focus on academics, we emphasize the arts, music, physical education, media and technology to develop each child’s full potential.  Manatee features a magnificent art room, which includes a kiln.  Students artwork is showcased throughout the school.   

Text Box: Manatee Elementary School is leading the way in technology advancement.  Students at Manatee have access to two computer labs, new state-of-the-art computers, interactive software, and students receive instruction with the use of our audio enhancement system. At Manatee, our goal is to create a climate that fosters excellence in teaching and learning.   Our staff features a reading specialist, curriculum specialist, Nationally Board Certified teachers and a highly qualified teaching staff.  Our curriculum includes a 90-120 min. Reading block, K-5 writing program, 60-minute Math blocks and more.  Every classroom is equipped with computers, learning materials; i.e. manipulatives, big books, and centers so children can learn and grow.    Text Box:        Enrichment Text Box: Manatee Elementary students are grouped in classes based upon their educational needs.  This structure enables our students to learn in an educational environment with students who have similar needs and learning rates.  At each grade level, we offer a continuum of classes ranging from intensive reading to enriched and challenged.  Different resources and teaching strategies may be used in each class.  Your child’s academic needs and subsequent academic performance determine classroom placement.  Teachers closely monitor student progress and throughout the year may recommend a change in classroom placement to better meet the needs of a student. A full-service guidance program includes peer mediation and small group meetings with parent permission.  The guidance program is based on the District’s character education curriculum.      

Text Box: Manatee Elementary School is the EAST Zone’s International site.  Students that qualify are placed in this intensive, 1 year program to assist in their language acquisition skills.  The Manatee International Center is a unique program with much success.  The teachers provide students with support while adjusting to the American education system and culture.  The students are provided with a bright and loving atmosphere that is conducive to learning. “My students are learning at such a fast rate and are truly benefiting from such a great, comprehensive language program.”  -Jessicah Bullock, International teacher  

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