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Mission and Core Values

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The Mission of The Island School is to create an educational environment that stresses academic excellence while nurturing the spirit of the child. Inherent in our philosophy is the belief that the responsibility for and ownership of education belong to the child.

Our Core Values

Standards of excellence in early childhood education are based on a commitment to core values that are deeply rooted in child growth and development. It is a privilege to work with children. Accordingly, we dedicate ourselves to:

  • Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of development.
  • Recognizing that children are best understood and nurtured in the context of family, culture, community, and society.
  • Helping children and adults achieve their full potential through relationships that are based on trust, respect, and goodwill.
  • Respecting the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual’s learning style and thinking preference.
  • Honoring the gifts of every child, teacher, parent, and Board member in our community.

NEXT: Read about our curriculum.

About the School

The Island School is a multiage charter school for grades K-5 in Boca Grande, Florida. It was founded and approved by the Lee County School Board in 2000. Its purpose is to educate the children whose parents live or work in the community of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, a small barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Our Mission

The Mission of The Island School is to create an educational environment, which stresses academic excellence while nurturing the spirit of the child. Inherent in our philosophy is the belief that the responsibility for and ownership of education belong to the child.

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions you may have about The Island School.

JenniferMatt@LeeSchools.net
941-964-8016 Phone

Head of School: Christine Oliver

The Island School
135 First Street West
PO Box 1090
Boca Grande, FL 33921

Office Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

District Quick Links

  • Lee County School District
  • Lee County Schools Calendar
  • Parent Guide & Code of Conduct for Students Grades PreK – 5
  • State Assessment Calendar (PDF)
  • Lee County Fast Facts
  • FortifyFL

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