Kissimmee Elementary School - Innovation Diversity Opportunity (I DO), Dual Language

The teachers and staff at Ventura Elementary work diligently to promote a positive, student-centered learning environment, focusing on helping students grow academically, behaviorally, and socially. Lessons are focused on college and career readiness and designed to make learning hands-on, collaborative, and inquiry based. Ventura provides students the opportunity to prepare for college and career through our AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and become bilingual and bi-literate through our Dual Language Program. This school year, we are adding a Medical Science and Technology learning track so that all students, K-5, can learn about fitness, wellness, sports medicine, coding, cybersecurity, and robotics. Our goal is to foster a love for learning and guide students in preparing for college and careers.

Highlands Elementary School is the home of the new Space Program. Highlands' Space Cowboys will work in teams to solve real-life science, technology and math while using space exploration as a theme to create a positive learning experience that raises students’ expectations of success and motivates them to pursue studies in these fields. Highlands will use digital tools such as planetarium projectors to enhance the learning experience while providing unique opportunities for students to be innovators, inquisitive and self-motivated to explore and learn while being inspired to achieve their maximum potential. Highlands offers real-life learning experiences such as star gazing which develop students' interest in new career fields and hobbies that cultivate a sense of wonder for the world.

Thacker Avenue Elementary is home of the WILDCATS! We strive to meet and exceed the needs of every learner on their journey to greateness. It is a vibrant and diverse school that excels in fostering both academic and extracurricular excellence. Academic excellence is a cornerstone of Thacker Avenue, with a strong emphasis on rigorous learning and high achievement. The school is fortunate to offer a Dual Language academic program which allows students to work towards becoming bilingual in a multicultural academic setting. The school also offers a dynamic cross-country and track and field program, encouraging students to develop their physical fitness and teamwork skills. The Battle of the Books competition ignites a passion for reading and critical thinking among students, while the 21st Century Afterschool Program provides enriching activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Family engagement is actively promoted, creating a supportive community where parents and guardians are integral to the educational process. Together as partners with the foundation of these programs, we aim to create a well-rounded and nurturing environment for all students.