Plato Academy: Our goal is excellence!

Welcome to Plato Academy Schools! All Plato Academy Schools were rated "A" schools in 2012 by the Florida Department of Education.  Our students are champions in and out of the classroom:  Plato Academy soccer, flag football, basketball and cheerleading teams all achieved first place rankings in the 2011-2012 Private Athletic Leage Schools competitions.  Plato Academy schools focus on the total child, encouraging students to excel in creative and athletic...

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iPads in the classroom

Apple TV in the Classroom

 

 

2011-2012 School Year


FCAT Scores

 

 

 

2009-2010 School Year FCAT Scores.

2010-2011 School Year FCAT Scores.

 

 

2012 FCAT Results Highlights

 

Plato Academy Schools averaged 24 points higher than the county average in Reading!

Plato Academy Clearwater's 8th Graders scored first

 

in the county in Reading!

Plato Academy Clearwater's 6th Graders scored first

in the county in Reading!

Plato Academy Clearwater's 7th Graders each scored second

 in the county in Reading!

Plato Academy Largo's 3rd Graders scored third in the county in Reading!

Plato Academy Palm Harbor's 5th Graders scored second in the county in Reading!

 

 

Plato Academy Schools averaged 17 points higher than the county average in Math!

 Plato Academy Clearwater's 8th Graders scored a perfect 100%, first in the county on the Algebra EOC Exam! 

Plato Academy Clearwater's 4th Graders scored first

in the county in Math!

Plato Academy Palm Harbor's 6th Graders scored third in the county in Math!

Plato Academy Largo's 6th Graders scored first in the county in Math! 

 

 

Plato Academy Schools averaged 25 points higher than the county average in Science!

Plato Academy Clearwater's 8th Graders scored second

in the county in Science!

Plato Academy Palm Harbor's 5th Graders scored third in the county in Science!

 

 

Plato Academy Schools averaged 13 points higher than the county average in Writing!

Plato Academy Largo's 4th Graders scored third in the county in Writing! 

 

Plato Academy Palm Harbor's 4th Graders scored second in the county in Writing!
The Best and Getting Better . . . .

New Classroom Construction Complete at Tarpon Springs
 

2795 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

What Others Are Saying ... What Others Are Saying ...

Highlights of Independent Evaluation Report on Plato Academy:

"Results for Plato Academy were exemplary.  The nearly uniform strength of Plato students’ achievement at the elementary level provides a challenge for Plato to identify particular areas that can improve in the coming year."

-Dr. Ray Santa Lucia
September, 2010

Pinellas County School Board Member

“We have a successful school, having visited there (Plato Academy) and looking over closely at the materials, I know that Mr. Swartzel is saying that he knows and has faith that they can  succeed.”
“We have a very good succeeding school.”
Ms. Linda S. Lerner – Pinellas County School Board Member
Single Member District #6

Pinellas County School Board Member

“Yes, I think it (Plato Academy) is an excellent school.”
“They have dedicated staff, principal, and volunteers.”
“I would like to see them (Plato Academy) expand.”
“The Plato Academy has so much to offer.”
“You have a wonderful school.”
-Ms. Linda S. Lerner – Pinellas County School Board Member Single Member District #6

Pinellas County School Board Member

“Wonderful school, dynamic learning going on, cooperative learning.”
“I met with staff, sat down with students, and the principal. You can just feel the energy at the school. I think that it does filter down from their principal.”
- Ms. Robin L Wikle – Pinellas County School Board Member Single Member District #4


Director, Governmental Service - Charter Schools

“I would agree, the school (Plato Academy) is an excellent school, in my opinion.”  “They’ve done a good job in virtually every area.” - Mr. Steve Swartzel – Director, Governmental Service – Charter Schools

 

Important Links Important Links

Pertinent Resources 

Below are links to the uniforms page, and lunch page applicable to all Plato Academy schools.

Uniforms

- Click to access an array of Plato Academy uniform options.

Lunch - Click to see what's on the menu.

 

ESE and 504 Resources for Parents

Gifted Services
http://www.fldoe.org/bii/Gifted_Ed/


A Parent and Teacher Guide to Section 504: Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/504bro.pdf
 

Evaluations for Special Education Services: Information for Parents:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/parent/pdf/idp.pdf
 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/ferpa.pdf