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Jacksonville's Best Charter School.

Why is Seacoast Charter Academy the best charter school in Jacksonville? Because we give students the start they need, and the education they deserve.

Student-Centered Education,Focusing on the Whole Child.

We offer a curriculum that is designed around shaping young minds. 

Our Mission.

Our goal is giving our elementary students a lifetime appreciation of learning and the development of their unique talents and abilities.

Our Curriculum.

Our unique curriculum is developed to give every child an equal opportunity to excel and learn, regardless of learning style.

Family Portal.

Parents have access to the parent and staff directory, as well as course syllabi, class assignments, grades, report cards, and more.


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About Seacoast.

Seacoast Charter Academy has been a kindergarten through 5th grade charter school in Jacksonville since 2010.

Discover a new opportunity with us at Seacoast Charter Academy, a tuition free public charter school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Our passion at SCA is to educate the whole child – mind, body, and spirit.Our ultimate goal is for your child to not only be successful in school, but to be successful in life. We are very excited about the upcoming year, and invite you and your family to tour our school and experience Seacoast Charter Academy.

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Grade LevelsPre-K through 5th

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Years of LearningServing Jax since 2010

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Experienced Teachers
and staff on campus

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Average Class SizeMore personalized learning


What Children Do at Seacoast.

We have created a place to study, learn new things, and have fun with other kids.

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Curriculum.

SCA seeks to educate the whole child addressing the intellectual, social, emotional, creative, physical, and collaborative aspects of education.

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Technology.

Utilizing the Mimio technology and iPads, our interactive classrooms take advantage of tools that provide students with a world of resources.

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Arts.

Every school day should involve opportunities for students to play, invent and discover in drama, music and visual or performance arts. 

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Physical Education.

Physical education has proved to show a positive link between health and exercise in relation to student learning and achievement.

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Voluntary Preschool.

Seacoast Charter Academy is proud to offer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for both new students and younger siblings of SCA students.

Watch How SCA Does School.

Each class at Seacoast Charter Academy is a new adventure for your child.



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Each School Day Brings Exciting Discoveries.

Our classrooms are designed to engage every child and open up new possibilities for their learning future.

We are a charter school in Jacksonville that focuses on technology, curriculum, arts and more. Our pre-k through 5th grade students have the opportunity to learn in a creative and innovative environment. We believe that all students can achieve academic excellence and we work hard to make sure each student reaches their full potential.

    Real-World Learning
    Authentic No Red-Tape Education
    Small Classrooms with Personalized Attention
    Understandable Customized Curriculum

Schedule a Tour.

Contact us now to schedule a tour of our campus in Jacksonville

Upcoming Dates.

Stay in the loop on this month's important dates. To see all events visit our calendar.

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    NOVEMBER

    Math Information Night

    6:00 - 6:45pm

Give Your Kids Real Learning.

At Seacoast Charter Academy, our mission is to prepare students for a dynamic and ever-changing world, enabling them to follow as their interests in the arts and sciences develop. Our rigorous course offerings and extracurricular programs help students learn intellectually and creatively.
We develop not just learners prepared for the future, but visionaries who will steer the future.

    Logics
    Creativity
    Agile Minds

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FAQ

Want to Know More?

Feel free to contact us for more information about Seacoast, or to book your tour of our campus.

  • What is a charter school?

    Charter schools are independently-operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms that meet their students’ needs. All charter schools operate under a contract with a charter school authorizer – usually a nonprofit organization, government agency, or university – that holds them accountable to the high standards outlined in their “charter.” It is common to see charter schools led by former teachers who wanted to take the lessons they learned in the classroom and apply those lessons to an entire school.
    Each of the more than 7,000 charter schools is unique – both inside and out. Some focus on college prep, some follow a STEM curriculum, and others integrate the arts into each subject. Most charter schools are located in cities, but there are charter schools in suburban and rural areas as well. Some charter schools require uniforms, others have longer school days, and some teach their entire curriculum in two languages. The possibilities are endless, but charter schools aim to provide a range of options so that parents can choose the public school that best fits their child.

  • Why should I choose a charter school?

    The reasons that parents choose charter schools for their children are just as unique as the students themselves. They choose charter schools because of the strong, dedicated teachers, because the school’s focus matches their child’s needs, or simply because their child was struggling in their assigned public school and needed to try something new. 
    Charter schools provide families with options in public education, allowing parents to take a more active role in their child’s education.

  • Charter schools vs. private schools?

    Every parent wants the best education for their children, but where should you begin your search? For many parents, choosing between the local public school, a charter school, or a private school can become a roadblock in and of itself.
    For many, personal bias plays a huge role in their choice. Some equate private school tuition with a superior education. Others are firmly committed to public schools because they provide a more diverse cultural experience.
    It can be confusing because school choices are much wider than they used to be. And depending on your family, your child and your district, the best choice may not be the neighborhood school around the corner.
    As of the 2010-2011 school year, our country had a total of nearly 99,000 public schools; these elementary, middle, and high schools all operate with the help of tax dollars. Most of them are traditional schools with educational standards set by each state. Best of all, the education is free.
    Because public schools are reliant on federal, state, and local tax dollars, funding can be cut. Also, public schools have to follow state guidelines on what they can teach and how children are evaluated.
    Charter schools offer an institutional hybrid. Like traditional public schools, charter schools like Seacoast Charter Academy in Jacksonville are free, and they can’t discriminate against students because of their race, gender, or disability. However, parents must usually submit a separate application to enroll a child in a charter school, and like private schools, spaces are often limited. Charter schools are independently run, and some are operated by for-profit private companies.
    However, charter schools are still funded by government coffers and accountable to the government body — be it state, county, or district — that provides the charter. (Many successful charters do substantial additional fundraising as well.) If a school is mismanaged or test scores are poor, a charter school can be shut down.
    On the other hand, most private schools depend on their own funding, which may come from parents through tuition, grants, donations, and endowments. Private schools also often actively seek money from alumni, businesses, and community organizations. If the school is associated with a religious group, as is the case with Catholic parochial schools, the religious organization — like the Catholic Church — may be an important source of funding as well. Finally, in areas with a voucher system, some private schools are primarily funded by tuition paid for by a voucher from the state.
    Because they’re autonomous, private schools are free to offer religious education, or curriculum not regulated by state standards. Some good schools are not accredited, although most are. Accreditation ensures that the school meets regional or national standards set by a group of peers. It also ensures that the school’s administration and academic programs undergo review by an outside group at least once every few years.
    Tuition can be expensive. Some K-12 boarding schools approach the cost of some private universities. A survey of over 1,100 schools belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools found that the national average for day schools is about $19,100. Tuition tends to be lower in elementary grades and higher in high school. Boarding schools where students live and attend school charge a much higher premium, about $45,400 on average, but can range up to $60,000 or more.

  • How do I enroll my child?

    Seacoast Charter Academy must admit students of all kinds. They cannot exclude students on the basis of disability, race, creed, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, or athletic ability.
    Lottery and EnrollmentCharter law states that the deadline to apply for a charter school cannot be earlier than April 1. Some charters may have a later deadline.For information about a specific charter school and its enrollment deadline, contact the school directly.
    If the number of students who apply to a charter school is more than the number of available seats, schools will use a random selection process, such as a lottery.
    If you miss the charter school’s deadline, you can still apply, but your child will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist.
    Visit the Enrollment Information page to learn more.
    Enrollment PreferencesCharter schools give enrollment preferences to returning students, siblings of students already enrolled, and students living in the same community school district as the school.
    Charter schools may also give preferences to the following groups (if law and the school’s authorizer allow): English language learners, students with disabilities, students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Single-sex charter schools are allowed.

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