Laurel Oaks Academy
School Notes Overview:
Laurel Oaks is dedicated to educating the whole child through not only accelerated academics but also through experiential learning in Spanish, computers, drama and life skills. Set in an environment that is conducive to learning outside in our wetlands, forest and even our farm give our students the opportunity to be exposed a variety of experiences that will broaden their horizons and create more critical thinking....
School Overview:
Laurel Oaks Academy |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Desoto County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 85 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 30 students | ||
| Pre-K - 18 students | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | |
| Average Class Size | 16 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 182 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,250 | |
| Tuition Notes | Registration fee of $500 Comprehensive fee of $350 Activities fee of $150 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |
| Head of School | Sheri Glastonbury | |
| Admissions Director | Sheri Glastonbury | |
| Admissions Associate | Julie Slabbinck | |
School Notes:
- Small class sizes
- Individualized academic programs to fit the need of each child
- Yearly standardized testing results are more than 2 years above the national norm
- Only school in the area to be able to provide the outdoor learning environment that we have.
- A farm with gardens and animals is part of the curriculum from Preschool through 8th grade to give all students the opportunity to be hands on
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2008
In the News:
- School head enters not guilty plea (Punta Gorda Herald)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 04:22:15 am
The attorney for Sheri Glastonbury, the head of school at Laurel Oaks Academy in Lake Suzy, enters a plea of not guilty on multiple tax fraud charges during an arraignment Monday. - Daycare owner faces tax charges (ABC 7 Gulfshore News)
posted on April 17, 2009 at 02:59:24 pm
The owner of a Southwest Florida daycare was indicted on tax charges. - School leader indicted (DeSoto Sun)
posted on April 17, 2009 at 04:14:31 am
LAKE SUZY -- The head of a private school was indicted on multiple tax fraud charges this week, after the IRS linked her to more than $130,000 in unpaid employment income taxes and falsifying a return. - Laurel Oaks head indicted on tax charges (DeSoto Sun)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 08:59:21 pm
The head of Laurel Oaks Academy in Lake Suzy was indicted on numerous charges following an IRS investigation. For more on this breaking story, check out Friday's newspaper.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (34269) | School Zip (34269) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 27% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (34269) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Charlotte Academy - 178 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Charles Borromeo School - 186 students - 9.0 mi. away - view location
- Grace Community School - 75 students - 9.6 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lake Suzy, Desoto County, Zip 34269
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