Academic Excellence Program

Winston Park is proud to offer our Academic Excellence Program (A.E.P.). This year A.E.P. is focused on developing critical thinking skills and problem solving through strategic simulations, while learning to play chess. With this program, we hope to inspire a new generation of chess players and critical thinkers.
 

Before/After School Care

Before and after school care is offered for a fee for pre-K through grade 5 students. Before school care is from 7:00 AM to 8:20 AM, and after school care is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A well qualified staff provides educational activities that include tutoring, study hall, computer lab, library, supervised homework,Florida Writes, FCAT Tutoring, soccer, arts and crafts, music, story hour, and educational games.
 

Bilingual Education

The students of Winston Park Elementary are able to participate in two types of programs. Children who speak Spanish are tested and placed in Spanish-S (Spanish for Spanish Speakers) for grades K through 5. All other students wishing to learn Spanish are placed through parental consent in Spanish-SL (Spanish for Speakers of other languages) for grades 2 Through 5.

Exceptional Student Education

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department of Winston Park Elementary provides students who qualify for the program with individualized instruction in academic areas. Students are grouped according to their academic level. The majority of our students are in inclusive models with increased participation in the general education curriculum. The program also fosters organizational and behavioral skills utilizing a positive reinforcement reward system known as a "passport". Teachers, parents, and students work cooperatively to ensure academic success.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is a language arts program which includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Potential Limited English Proficient (LEP) students are exposed to materials and methods that will improve and enhance their success in using the English language. Language development, both social and academic, is stressed in order to prepare the student to compete with their English speaking peers.
 

Gifted Education

The Gifted Program at Winston Park Elementary (Vision Academy) is open to all students in kindergarten through grade 5 who qualify. In order to participate, students must undergo a series of verbal and written tests. Students are placed in a pull-out program for language arts for two hours per day and one hour for math per day. Students receive instruction utilizing gifted strategies

Pre-Kindergarten

The pre-kindergarten program at Winston Park Elementary is fee supported. The High/Scope Educational Approach is utilized. This approach is designed to be developmentally appropriate for four year olds. The major instructional goals are oral language development and concept development as well as the social, emotional, and physical growth of the child.
 

T.E.A.M.

TEAM (Teachers of Enrichment Activities to Minorities) is designed to provide higher-order instructional thinking skills to students in a self-contained setting. At Winston Park, this program is implemented in grades 1 through 4. The TEAM program is an interventive strategy to help students who have potential to achieve at higher levels. Thinking skills instruction is integrated with all subject areas.