Sarasota

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Middle

A Community of
Caring School

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School

Sarasota County School Board Linkp153

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Mrs. Karen Rose, Principal

4826 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Phone: 941-361-6464   Fax: 941-361-6798

School Hours are from 9:15a.m. (first bell) to 4:15p.m.

School Supervision from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

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Student Absence Phone Number: 361-6583

Panther Gifted Teams
Silver, Blue and Voyager

Multi-Grade 6, 7, 8

Full-Time Gifted Program

Algebra Link to ClassZones.com

Link  to Prentice Hall phsuccessnet.com

Link to PGA Silver
Web Site

Link to PGA Blue
Web Site

Link to PGA Voyager
Web Site

Please click HERE for 2008-09 PGA Silver Team Supply List

Please click HERE for 2008-09 PGA Blue Team Supply List

Please click HERE for 2008-09 PGA Voyager Team Supply List

To E-Mail a PGA
Silver Teacher,
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E-Mail a PGA
Blue Teacher,
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E-Mail a PGA
Voyager Teacher,
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Language Arts:  E-mail Ms. Russo email logo59

Math:  E-mail Mr. Mudrock email logo60

Science:  E-mail Mrs. Machenheimer email logo13

Social Studies:  E-mail Ms. Prince  email logo18

Language Arts:  E-mail Ms. Rogers  email logo58

Math:  E-mail Mr. Frisina email logo61

Science:  E-mail Ms. Swick email logo62

Social Studies:  E-mail Mr. Schimek email logo65

  • Higher level thinking skills
  • Creative problem solving
  • Research methods
  • Scientific inquiry
  • Hands-on exploration
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative expression
  • Communication skills
  • Differentiated, rigorous curriculum
  • Foreign language instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Interaction with like peers
  • Advanced math with opportunities for high school credit
  • Family Events

The gifted team curriculum emphasizes thinking and problem solving. All classes incorporate critical thinking, creative expression, research methods, self-awareness, and oral and written communication.

  • Learn with a team of highly qualified, enthusiastic, gifted endorsed teachers.
  • Experience a rigorous curriculum with an international application, integrated basic skills, and higher level thinking skills.
  • Benefit from a differentiated instruction that adjusts learning pace and depth to students’ learning styles and performance.
  • Study through active participation in a variety of inquiry-based learning experiences.
  • Develop communication skills necessary for the effective sharing of ideas.
  • Focus on conceptual learning in holistic evaluation using varied and ongoing assessment strategies.
  • Heighten intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.
  • Exceed standards and meet potential.
  • Advance research skills while working collaboratively to explore open-ended questions.
  • Extend learning through multi-media technology instruction, practice, research, and student projects.
  • Forge bonds and build positive energy with multi-grade peers and teachers.
  • Enhance talent areas with daily off-team physical education and exploratory classes.
  • Experience parent and family involvement as an integral component of our gifted teams.

Language arts, math, science, and social studies team teachers coordinate assignments, projects, and tests to maximize student success. Students can expect approximately twenty minutes of homework per class each day. High school credit classes require additional rigor and homework.

All identified gifted students, full-time and resource, are invited to join a Sarasota Middle School multi-grade gifted team. Multi-grade team students, grades 6, 7, and 8 together, learn in a consistent, nurturing environment during their middle school years, building camaraderie with their peers and teachers. Learning experiences are continuous and spiraling.