FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What grades are offered?
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
How can I register?
Parents applying to a Charter School do not have to utilize School Choice. You may visit our Registration page for information on getting your child registered.
How many students does the school have?
Palmetto Charter School has two classes at each grade level. Class sizes will be consistent with state guidelines governing public schools (Maximum 20 per class K – 3rd and 24 per class 4th – 8th). Full capacity would be 364 students.
How much does it cost to attend?
Charter schools are public schools supported by tax dollars. Therefore, there is no charge to attend. All families, however, will be required to volunteer at least 20 hours during the school year.
What are the qualifications of the teachers?
All teachers will be highly qualified and certified by the State of Florida.
Will bus transportation be provided?
Yes. Bus transportation will be provided for a large portion of the North River area.
What are the days and times?
The school follows the same calendar as the Manatee County School District. The Elementary school day will begin at 8:15 and finish at 2:45. Middle School times will be 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.
What special classes and programs are offered?
Beyond the normal academic classes, Palmetto Charter School offers Physical Education, Art, Music, Drama, Computer and Spanish. Sports teams for our Middle School students are also offered.
What makes Palmetto Charter School different?
Our school uses a program called Responsive Classroom. It is an educational program developed by the Northeast Foundation for Children that has been very successful in helping students develop character traits such as respect, cooperation, responsibility and self-control. Responsive Classroom has been implemented by our mentor school, Sarasota Suncoast Academy with great results – 2nd highest test scores in Sarasota County. We believe that our emphasis on traditional values and our commitment to a strong academic program can bring great results to our community as well.
