Tuition & Enrollment

 

At Manatee Learning Academy, every child is an important part of our school family. When a student enrolls, we reserve their classroom seat and plan staffing, curriculum, and resources for the entire school year. For that reason, we encourage families to make every effort to remain enrolled through the end of each quarter or semester whenever possible, as consistency is one of the greatest contributors to a child's academic success.If a withdrawal becomes necessary, tuition will be charged for the entire quarter regardless of attendance. To ensure all financial obligations have been met, report cards, student records, and transcripts will be released only when the student's account is current. Official transcripts are sent directly to another school upon request. Unless a student has graduated, transcripts are not provided directly to parents or students. An annual $200 non-refundable registration fee is required for every student. This fee covers enrollment processing and is not covered by scholarship programs. Additional services, including tutoring and therapy, are available for an additional fee. 

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Scholarships

Manatee Learning Academy proudly accepts the following scholarship programs:

• Step Up For Students (FTC, FES-EO & FES-UA)

• Hope Scholarship

We also assist families with scholarship questions throughout the enrollment process.

For additional information, visit:

• www.stepupforstudents.org

• www.floridaschoolchoice.org

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Tuition & Fees

Annual K–12 Tuition: $10,800

Fee                                  Amount

Registration                    (Non-Refundable)  $200

Books & Curriculum       $350

Uniform Fee                    $100

Annual Testing                $250

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Parent Conferences & Progress Monitoring

We believe that parents are essential partners in their child's education.

Every student participates in five-week progress monitoring assessments throughout the school year. These assessments help us identify strengths, address learning gaps early, and determine whether additional academic support or interventions are needed.

Students with an IEP or scholarship requiring progress monitoring will have mandatory parent conferences at each progress report to review growth, discuss goals, and make any necessary adjustments to the student's learning plan.

Parents are always encouraged to communicate with teachers whenever questions or concerns arise. Early communication allows us to work together to support your child's success before small concerns become larger ones.

 

Report Cards

Report card conferences are held during the First and Third Quarters.

Because we value strong home-school communication, report cards for these quarters will be released during the parent conference. These meetings provide an opportunity to review academic progress, celebrate successes, and develop strategies for continued growth.

We encourage families not to wait until the fourth quarter to discuss academic concerns. Our teachers continuously assess student progress throughout the year and are committed to providing support as soon as a need is identified.

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Prior School Enrollment & Student Placement

Every child learns differently, and at Manatee Learning Academy we believe education should be personalized—not one-size-fits-all.

Rather than teaching every student exactly the same way, we create individualized learning plans designed to meet each student's current academic level, learning style, and educational needs.

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Students Transitioning from Learning Unlimited Preschool

Children transitioning from Learning Unlimited Preschool into Manatee Learning Academy Kindergarten benefit from a collaborative transition process.

Our preschool and kindergarten teachers work together to review:

• Student portfolios

• Academic progress

• Developmental assessments

• Behavioral observations

• Report cards

• Student records

This collaboration helps us determine the most appropriate classroom placement and identify any supports or services that will help your child have a successful kindergarten experience.

Before the school year begins, parents will meet with the kindergarten teacher to review the student's progress and discuss recommendations for a smooth transition.

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Students Transferring from Another School

For students transferring from another school, Manatee Learning Academy will request official educational records to assist in determining appropriate placement.

Because records from previous schools do not always provide a complete picture of a student's academic or behavioral history, parents are asked to provide honest and accurate information regarding their child's strengths, challenges, learning needs, and previous school experiences. Open communication allows us to develop the best possible educational plan from the very beginning.

Families should be aware that many public schools do not provide behavior journals, portfolios, or detailed classroom observations as part of the records transfer process. Therefore, parental input is an important part of our placement process.

At the beginning of the school year, parents will meet with school staff to review all available records and collaborate on an individualized plan that supports the student's academic, social, and emotional success.