SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM MRS. STEPHENSON
Dear Plato Academy Clearwater Parents,
After forty-seven wonderful years as a teacher, with eleven of those at Plato Academy and nine at the Clearwater campus, I am retiring. Every day, it has been a joy to learn, explore, and have fun alongside your curious children. Thank you so much for all your support during my time at Plato Academy Clearwater. It has been my great honor to be a teacher.
All the best,
Mary Ann Stephenson
Gifted Happenings 5/16-5/26/2022
Kindergarten worked on divergent thinking. 1st-3rd graders worked on math PBLs, our personal gifts. 4th-5th graders completed the Jinxed Jersey CSI project. 6th graders learned about advertising and architecture according to ages. 7th and 8th graders finished the Sell This Haunted House project.
CURRICULUM
ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM 2021-2022
1st-3rd Grade:
Unit of study first semester will be Symbols, which provides a look at the origins and use of various symbols, with discussion of the universal acceptance of both concrete and abstract symbols.
4th-5th Grade:
Unit of study first semester will be Ancient Roots & Ruins: A Guide to Understanding the Romans, Their World, and Their Language. This unit focuses on the important role the Romans in shaping modern language, history, and culture through their contributions in the areas of language, philosophy, religion, literature, art, architecture, history, law, and government.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM 2021-2022
6th Grade:
The first unit of study will be Feats and Flops, with the goals of enabling students to solve real-world problems & to transform themselves from passive consumers into active innovators, makers, producers, and shapers of their world.
7th-8th Grade:
The first unit of study will be Forensic Evidence, which uses a hands-on approach to learning about crime scene investigations.
2021-2022 1ST-5TH GRADE GIFTED SUPPLY LIST
STANDARD Required Student Supplies:
Please supply ALL the following for the individual student by the first day of gifted class:
2021-2022 1ST-6TH-8TH GRADE GIFTED SUPPLY LIST
STANDARD Required Student Supplies:
Please supply ALL the following for the individual student by the first day of gifted class:
2021-2022 Tentative Schedule
1st Grade: Mondays 8:40-9:40, 10:10-11, & 1:40-2:40
2nd Grade: Fridays 9:10-11:10 & 1:10-2:00
3rd Grade: Wednesdays 9:20-10:10 & 1:10-3:10
4th Grade: Thursdays 8:40-0:20, 10:00-11:10, & 1:30-2:30
5th Grade: Tuesdays 8:40-10:00 & 1:30-3:10
6th Grade: M-F 4th Period (11:16-12:06)
7th-8th Grade: M-F 5th Period (12:08-12:58)
Dear Plato Academy Clearwater Parents,
After forty-seven wonderful years as a teacher, with eleven of those at Plato Academy and nine at the Clearwater campus, I am retiring. Every day, it has been a joy to learn, explore, and have fun alongside your curious children. Thank you so much for all your support during my time at Plato Academy Clearwater. It has been my great honor to be a teacher.
All the best,
Mary Ann Stephenson
Gifted Happenings 5/16-5/26/2022
Kindergarten worked on divergent thinking. 1st-3rd graders worked on math PBLs, our personal gifts. 4th-5th graders completed the Jinxed Jersey CSI project. 6th graders learned about advertising and architecture according to ages. 7th and 8th graders finished the Sell This Haunted House project.
CURRICULUM
ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM 2021-2022
1st-3rd Grade:
Unit of study first semester will be Symbols, which provides a look at the origins and use of various symbols, with discussion of the universal acceptance of both concrete and abstract symbols.
4th-5th Grade:
Unit of study first semester will be Ancient Roots & Ruins: A Guide to Understanding the Romans, Their World, and Their Language. This unit focuses on the important role the Romans in shaping modern language, history, and culture through their contributions in the areas of language, philosophy, religion, literature, art, architecture, history, law, and government.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM 2021-2022
6th Grade:
The first unit of study will be Feats and Flops, with the goals of enabling students to solve real-world problems & to transform themselves from passive consumers into active innovators, makers, producers, and shapers of their world.
7th-8th Grade:
The first unit of study will be Forensic Evidence, which uses a hands-on approach to learning about crime scene investigations.
2021-2022 1ST-5TH GRADE GIFTED SUPPLY LIST
STANDARD Required Student Supplies:
Please supply ALL the following for the individual student by the first day of gifted class:
- One 3-ring binder with pockets à 2-inch thick (ANY COLOR)
- 5 dividers with tabs (to put in 3-ring binder for organization)
- 1 homework folder with pockets (ANY COLOR)
- 1 package of lined notebook paper (wide-ruled)
- Box of tissues
- Roll of paper towels
- Disinfecting wipes
- Package of Crayola markers
2021-2022 1ST-6TH-8TH GRADE GIFTED SUPPLY LIST
STANDARD Required Student Supplies:
Please supply ALL the following for the individual student by the first day of gifted class:
- 3-ring binder with pockets 2-inch thick (ANY COLOR)
- 8 dividers with tabs (to put in 3-ring binder for organization)
- 1 package of lined notebook paper (wide-ruled or college-ruled)
- Box of tissues
- Disinfecting wipes
2021-2022 Tentative Schedule
1st Grade: Mondays 8:40-9:40, 10:10-11, & 1:40-2:40
2nd Grade: Fridays 9:10-11:10 & 1:10-2:00
3rd Grade: Wednesdays 9:20-10:10 & 1:10-3:10
4th Grade: Thursdays 8:40-0:20, 10:00-11:10, & 1:30-2:30
5th Grade: Tuesdays 8:40-10:00 & 1:30-3:10
6th Grade: M-F 4th Period (11:16-12:06)
7th-8th Grade: M-F 5th Period (12:08-12:58)