School Information
General Info
Alpha International Academy Science and Technology is located at the corner of Van Buren street and south 24th Avenue. The school has adopted an enhanced traditional curriculum with a focus on the science and technology. A unique master schedule provides enrichment opportunities during the school day as well as standards and data driven opportunities for increased academic achievement for students with identified gaps in learning. Parent volunteer hours far exceed the district average for a school this size.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Breakfast and lunch service will be available to all students. Alpha International Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and free or reduced pricing is available to those students who meet the guidelines. Breakfast costs $1.50 and Lunch costs $2.85. Reduced breakfast costs $.30 and reduced lunch costs $.40.
Admissions Information for Parents
It is vitally important for our incoming Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students must have the mandatory immunizations required by the state before the first day of school, August 18th. Section 1003.22 (10a) of the Florida Statutes does not allow kindergarteners to attend school with incomplete immunization documentation. Please do not call our registrar and ask for an extension. She cannot by law allow your child to attend school without the immunization paperwork from your doctor. Please contact your pediatrician to schedule an appointment or contact your local health center for a schedule of free immunizations for families that qualify.
The administering or dispensing of any medicines (including non-prescription over-the-counter) to students by employees of Alpha International Academy Science and Technology without specific written authorization by a medical doctor of the student is forbidden. If it is absolutely necessary that the child take any medication while at school, each medication must be accompanied by an Authorization for Medication Form that has been completed and signed by the child’s doctor. The medication, including over the counter medication, will be kept in the main office and will be administered by certified office personnel.
The school did not receive a school grade last year due to the pandemic. Our last school grade was a ‘B”. Our Brilliant students achieved Brilliant Status! Our students and our staff continue to work tirelessly each school year to prepare for the FSA.
Our school grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2020 -21 school year is a ‘B’ you can find this along with information about our Annual Measureable Objectives by visiting http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/
We use the following Curriculum/Software:
- Benchmark Advance
- iReady
- Florida Ready
- Accelerated Reader
- Acaletics
- USA Testprep
- Science Fusion
- Phonics
Programs
Alpha International Academy focuses on educating the child as a whole. Using science and technology as a primary tool of instructing and engaging students to be life-long learners, we strive for academic excellence and rigor for all students. Alpha uses Benchmark Advance curriculum that is aligned to the Florida’s B.E.S.T. The difference is that we use technology and science to enhance our curriculum. Every student at Alpha has the opportunity to use laptops as a part of their daily instruction we have 1:1 ratio of students to computers
We use the following Curriculum/Software:
- Benchmark Advance
- iReady
- Florida Ready
- Accelerated Reader
- Acaletics
- USA Testprep
- Science Fusion
- Phonics
Every student at Alpha International Academy will do a science project that is experimental based on a hypothesis. Students will present their science projects at our annual science fair in May. “Your future in science and technology begins here” is our motto. We provide all students with the opportunity to engage and enhance their technology skills through daily use of technology-based learning. All students at Alpha International Academy will participate in a minimum of 4 science-related field trips. Every student at Alpha International Academy will do a science project that is experimental based on a hypothesis. Students will present their science projects at our annual science fair in May.
Before care is available from 7:00 to 8:00 each morning. Breakfast is available for students arriving before 8:00. After care is from 2-6 pm. All students attending Aftercare will complete homework and participate in a fun-filled educational After School Program
Alpha International Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch must complete an application and qualification is income-based.
School Grade 2020 – 21 – The school did not receive a school grade last year due to the pandemic. Our last school grade was a ‘B”. Our Brilliant students achieved Brilliant Status! Our students and our staff continue to work tirelessly each school year to prepare for the FSA.
Our school grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2020 -21 school year is a ‘B’ you can find this along with information about our Annual Measureable Objectives by visiting http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/
‘B’ All you can be at Alpha International Academy
We use the following Curriculum/Software:
- Benchmark Advance
- iReady
- Florida Ready
- Accelerated Reader
- Acaletics
- USA Testprep
- Science Fusion
- Phonics
School Hours
Elementary Start: 8:00 am
Before Care: 7:00 am
School doors open: 7:45 am
Tardy warning bell: 7:50 am
Tardy bell: 8:00 am
Elementary Dismissal: 2:00 pm
After Care: 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Teacher Certification – All teachers at Alpha International Academy are certified instructors in their area of expertise. Moreover, great emphasis is placed on teacher training and giving our instructors the opportunity for professional growth. 70% of the faculty has a master’s degree or higher. Teacher training is paramount providing instruction with the most current technology and instructional tools available.