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Last Update: 11/01/2007

Academy of Traditional Studies (K-5)

Correlates of
Effective Schools

  1. Safe and Orderly Environment

  2. Climate of High Expectations for Success

  3. Instructional Leadership

  4. Clear and Focused Mission

  5. Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task

  6. Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress

  7. Home-School Relations

The Academy of Traditional Studies is a school choice program which focuses on the Correlates of Effective Schools research to ensure students’ successful progression in the core areas of reading, writing, math, and science.
Highlights/Expectations of the Program
  • Frequent parent conferences which focus on academic achievement and student progress
  • Periodic student/parent workshops which focus on academics, study skills, and test-taking strategies
  • Frequent monitoring and assessment of core academic areas
  • Art, Music, PE, Computer Lab, and Media Center rotation
  • All students are individually assessed to ensure core academics areas are taught at their instructional level
  • Students who are assessed above grade level are allowed to advance
  • Students assessed below grade level receive additional support
  • Grades K - 5
Grade Levels/Classes
Kindergarten
Mrs. Burgin
Ms. Lewis
Ms. Parker

Mrs. Ward
1st
Ms. Cross

Ms. Prondzinski
Ms. Vellake
2nd
Mrs. DeSha
Ms. Hinkson
Mrs. Janes

Ms. Goldberg
3rd
Mrs. Holloway
Ms. Mousa
Mrs. Womack
4th
Mr. Harding
Ms. Keating
5th
Ms. Marino

 
3800 NW 6th St.
Gainesville. FL 32609
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