Tuition Free Public Charter School

  Welcome to Plato Academy Schools Plato Academy is an independent Pinellas County public charter school governed by an independent board. Charter schools are autonomous, innovative public schools demonstrating a record of higher student achievement and greater accountability for results. As such, Plato has the ability to set its own rules, policies, procedures and curriculum. Our policies mirror those of area fundamental schools that include adherence to a strict discipline...

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Greek Independence Day Parade 2012  (more pictures here..)

Greek Independence Day Performance 2012 (more pictures here)



Check out the Plato Academy YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/user/PlatoAcademySchools/videos


 

Excelling Year After Year

2009-2010 School Year FCAT Scores.

2010-2011 School Year FCAT Scores.

 

 
New Plato Academy School!

Coming to Tarpon Springs for the 2012-2013 School Year
Open Enrollment Mar 15 - Apr 15

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

Schools Supplies and Pertinent Resources 

Below are links to the schools supply lists page(s), uniforms page, and lunch page applicaable to all Plato Academy schools.

School Supplies - Click to access a school supply list by grade.

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