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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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Seventh grade Ranier M. exits a “maze” in the “Peace Cave.” Cave exploration or “caving” is an excellent way to learn about Florida’s unique geology and submerged history. GCA is a proud recipient of a grant from the National Speleological Society, an organization dedicated to cave education, preservation and exploration. |
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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 Above: 6th graders Megan F and Noah B prepare the area for their first semester garden project. The students, under the direction of Master Gardeners from the Hernando County Extension Service, will learn how to grow vegetables in an “EarthBox” - a gardening system that can be used in suburban areas and requires very little water or fertilizer. This gardening method also prevents fertilizer run-off, a source water pollution in Florida. Photo at Left: 8th graders Erika H, Hailey H, and Amanda C learn to sail a Hobie “Wave” catamaran sloop as part of their sailing mini-course through their Field Activity Program.
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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. |
