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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology |
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Hernando County’s First Charter School |
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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is located in Spring Hill, Florida on the corner of Tillery Road and Lamson Avenue. For driving directions please click HERE.
GCA is part of Florida’s public school system. All subjects adhere to the Sunshine State Standards. Students are required to take the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
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Why GCA? · Hands-On Science Learning Activities · Weekly Field Experiences · Applied Mathematics · High-Interest Social Studies Curriculum · Integrated Language Arts and Reading Program · Technology Education Program · Activity Based Physical Education · Class Sizes Limited · Increased On-Task Time · Disciplined Learning Environment · Research Based Instructional Methods · Portfolio Assessment |
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Our new sailing program allowed our 8th grade students to experience the power of the wind using a four-passenger “Hobie Wave” catamaran. |
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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology 10444 Tillery Road Spring Hill, Florida 34608 |
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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is committed to providing a unique education through weekly field experiences integrated with a hands-on advanced middle school curriculum. |
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Photo Column Above Right: Top: Capsize drills are great fun and provide some relief from the summer heat. Middle: Greg keeps the boat on a steady course by operating the tiller which controls the twin rudders. Bottom: Danny uses the mainsheet to trim the sail for optimal speed.
The sailing program also consisted of a “land base” where students learned the technical aspects of sailing into the wind using zig-zag maneuvers called “Tacking.” Our young sailors showed remarkable aptitude for the sport by earning high scores on their written test and navigating the Clearwater Bay. |
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Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a proud recipient of the 2008—2010 Best Practices “Charter School Dissemination Grant.” Through this funding source we are able to offer summer seminars and free training DVDs. For more information please click the SmarterCharter.org logo above. |
