Welcome to Manatee Learning Academy

 

When a child is enrolled at Manatee Learning Academy, a space is held for the entire school year. In the child’s best interest, we ask parents to make every effort to complete each quarter or semester before making changes in their child’s school. When a change is unavoidable, tuition charges will be prorated on a monthly basis. New students will be charged for the entire month when they are first enrolled, and transferring students will be charged for the entire month during which they are last enrolled. Report cards are released to students, parents, or other schools only when the student’s account is current. Transcripts are only transferred to a new school upon request. Unless a student has graduated, transcripts are not provided to students or parents. A registration fee is due annually from all students. This fee is not covered by any of the scholarship programs. Therapy and tutoring services are in addition to tuition fees. 

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Manatee Learning Academy accepts the Step Up for Students, HOPE, McKay, Gardiner and AAA Scholarships as tuition payment. 

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www.stepupforstudents.org

www.aaascholarships.org

www.floridaschoolchoice.org

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K-12 Tuition $10800.00

Registration $200.00 - waived through current promotion 

Book Fees $350.00

Uniform Fee $100.00

Testing $250.00

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Conferences

        5-week progress monitoring will be assessed on all students. The results of the assessment will determine the course of additional academic support that may be required. Mandatory conferences will be held at each Progress Report for all students with an IEP/McKay Scholarship. Parents are free to initiate contact with any or all of their child’s teachers. 

 

       Report card conferences are held in the First and Third Quarters of the school year. Report cards will not be sent home these Quarters without a conference. It is critical parents are involved in their child’s academic progress and bring any and all concerns to the teacher or office to be addressed immediately. When talking about a child’s progress, time is critical. Teachers evaluate students at the beginning and at various times during the year to make sure students are progressing forward and stop to assist where skills may start lagging. Please do not become a Fourth Quarter parent that becomes concerned at the last moment. We are available to you throughout the school year at your convenience.

 Prior School Enrollment

     Manatee Learning Academy strives to create the best possible learning environment for your individual child. We do not teach to the entire class, rather we tailor assignments to your child’s current academic level and needs. MLA works closely with Learning Unlimited to assess all families and their child’s needs. Once a parent has decided to enroll from preschool at Learning Unlimited to Kindergarten at MLA, the Pre-Kindergarten teacher conferences with the Kindergarten teacher to review the student portfolio, behavioral journal, report cards, and all student files to determine the best academic placement or any services that may be needed. At the beginning of the school year, the parent is required to conference with the Kindergarten teacher to review all findings and determine the best placement for their child.

 

    If a child is coming to MLA from a public school, MLA will request the prior school records and review all of the information to determine proper placement. Manatee County Schools do not require exit interviews or provide copies of behavioral journals or portfolios for the school to review. Information received is basic in nature, thus requiring us to rely on the parent for additional input for their child. A conference will be held at the beginning of the school year with the parent to review the information received from the public school and create an individual plan of action for the child.

 

Manatee Learning Academy only employs staff that meets the Florida Department of Education teaching criteria. All staff must have a minimum of a baccalaureate or higher degree, have at least three years of experience teaching in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught. 

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    Pre-Kindergarten Three:                                  Pre-Kindergarten/VPK:   

Lacey Yerian                                             Helana Wafalowski & Ashley Allen  

Kindergarten

Hayley Helt 

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First Grade

Victoria Green 

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Second Grade

Tabatha Byers

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Third Grade

Candice Smith 

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Fourth Grade

Donna Bunch 

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Fifth Grade

Kathlene Kane

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MS/HS History

Bryan Zinna

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MS/HS Science

Kristine Clark

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MS/HS Mathematics

Eric Heller

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MS/HS Language Arts

Elizabeth Koutny  

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Middle-High Spanish

Karen Ortega 

Middle-High Art

Courtney Tippett

Middle-High Dance

Stacy Charette

Elementary Art

Robert Koutny

Elementary Physical Education 

Saint Sports - Coach Keri 

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