Rowlett Elementary Academy has been proudly serving the families of Manatee County (and beyond) as a free public charter school since 2014 and before that as a public elementary school. In 2017, Rowlett Middle Academy opened its doors, just minutes down the road. Both campus locations are dedicated to helping young people become creative leaders, who excel in both the arts, communication, and academics. Even during the age of COVID, students at both campuses have continued participating in arts and performance opportunities that allow students to grow as young artists, while following recommended safety precautions.
The Rowlett Academies are committed to developing young people as leaders. Both campus locations have a designated block of the day devoted to studying the 7 Habits of highly-effective young people. Additionally, thanks to our dedicated Rowlett Family Association and fundraising initiatives, we are proud to be able to offer free enrichment classes and tutoring after school, allowing students to explore topics such as coding, tap dancing, strings, even LEGO building! We also offer opportunities such as our Student Lighthouse Team (K-5) Student Ambassadors (K-5) and Student Council (6-8), as well as the Technology Student Association, Kids Bank (K-5) and National Junior Honor Society (6-8).
The staff members of Rowlett Academies are committed to differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, utilizing best practices and the Florida Standards to guide instruction. Further, we believe that students learn best when the arts are integrated into academics.
Read on to learn more about our individual campuses…
Rowlett Elementary Academy (K-5)
K-5 Students at Rowlett Elementary Academy receive multiple sessions of Spanish-language instruction each week. Children also rotate through specials courses including the traditional PE and Art, but also more specialized courses such as Chorus/Beginning Band, Violin, Drama, Technology, and Digital Media. 4th and 5th graders can further specialize in one of the courses above or choose from expanded offerings such as Strings, Film, and Animation, which they attend 3 days a week, allowing them to truly master their craft.
Rowlett Elementary Academy proudly offers a special “Discovery” class for gifted and advanced learners, where students in grades 1-5 explore technology and develop critical thinking skills.
Rowlett Elementary Academy has been designated as a “Lighthouse School” by the Covey organization and both campuses are “Leader in Me” Schools. Our students are encouraged to take on leadership roles around campus, but also in the community. Whether it be partnering with a local Kiwanis group, marching in local parades, or simply demonstrating kindness, Rowlett students can always be spotted making a positive impact on their world.
Rowlett Middle Academy (6-8)
6-8 Students at Rowlett Middle Academy dive deeper into performance offerings such as Jazz Band, Orchestra, Vocal Ensembles, Guitar, Dance, and Theatre. Our Film and Technology programs help students develop as 21st-century learners. We are a one-to-one iPad campus, allowing students to utilize modern technology, Google Classroom, and more! In addition to school-day physical education offerings, RMA also offers a variety of team sports including flag football, basketball, cross country, volleyball, golf, and more. Rowlett Middle Academy offers a gifted course for each grade level and an advanced track of course options. Middle school students also have the opportunity to earn 5 High School credits with courses such as Spanish, Algebra I, Geometry, and English I Honors.
In closing...
We invite you to DISCOVER why Rowlett Academies are consistently amongst the most chosen schools in Manatee County. Our choice period is January 10 - February 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Tour registration will begin in December, so please keep an eye on our websites…
In order to apply, you must attend a tour and/or open house event… we want you to experience all of the amazing aspects of our school campuses. Please refer to campus-specific application requirements on our websites:
K-5 Elementary Campus: https://www.rowlettacademy.org/apply/
6-8 Middle Campus: http://rowlettmiddleacademy.org/apply/
