Academics
By providing excellence in education at Channelside Academy of Math and Science, we spark curiosity, and our students ask questions. We collaborate on real issues and our students see the world from a new perspective. We view the learning experience as meaningful opportunities focusing on technology, math and science, the use of digital tools, and emphasizing school wide and individual character building.
Schools are about student success and our students are at the center of every decision we make. From our Kindergarteners to our Middle Schoolers, we design education that engages creativity, motivates critical thinking, and inspires collaboration. In turn, our students stretch and grow beyond their wildest imaginations preparing them for a future of lifelong learning.
Channelside Academy of Math and Science is a tuition free public charter school and is fully accredited by Cognia
The Cambridge global perspectives program is a curriculum framework, sponsored by the University of Cambridge in England, for students in kindergarten to high school that helps students prepare for college. The program provides students with the opportunity to be challenged beyond the Florida Standards in a delivery system focused on a mix of traditional academic and project based learning units. Students are exposed to a rich, comprehensive academic perspective focused on real world, personal applications.
CURRICULUM & COURSEWORK
Our curriculum is designed to foster a sense of confidence, support, and excitement in every student. At the heart of this approach is cooperative learning, where students work together in structured, purposeful ways to share ideas and learn from one another. By blending rigorous academic instruction with hands-on experiences, our lessons keep students deeply engaged while building the leadership, communication, and teamwork skills they need for the future. Our programs align with Florida’s academic standards, ensuring a high-quality education that balances academic success with personal growth.
Student Engagement Through Cooperative Learning
- Active Engagement: Students learn through structured teamwork rather than passive listening
- Equal Participation: Every student has a defined role, ensuring all voices are heard.
- Stronger Understanding: Students explain their thinking, teach one another, and apply concepts collaboratively.
- Real-World Skills: Communication, leadership, and teamwork are built into daily instruction.
- Positive Classroom Culture: Students support one another, celebrate success, and build confidence.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Project Based Learning at Channelside Academy of Math and Science is a philosophy of education that encourages students to learn and apply knowledge and skills through an engaging experience.
Project Based Learning presents opportunities for deeper learning in context and for the development of important skills tied to college, professional development and career readiness.
Project based learning activities are interdisciplinary, rigorous, and student centered. Research on project based learning supports an increase in student success, engagement and achievement, and helps students develop the 21st-century skills they need to succeed in higher education.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Learning outside the confines of the Hillsborough Academy Math & Science campus provides significant opportunities for growth and discovery. It begins with visits to the Glazer Children's Museum and The Florida Aquarium. Adding to our Fifth graders Marine Biology studies is a behind the scene discovery at Crystal River Swimming with the Manatees. Sixth graders experience a hands-on 2-day field study trip to Bone Valley hunting for fossils, canoeing on Peace River and discovering Florida's ecosystem. Seventh graders swim with the Dolphins during a 3-day Florida Keys trip. Washington DC provides eight graders with in person Civics lessons.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES/CODE OF CONDUCT
As with all POLICIES AND PROCEDURES handbooks, it is important to try to list every possible situation that might arise in a school. We have attempted to cover as many areas of concern as possible. Please consult with the administrative team should there be any questions regarding the expectations of the handbook.
Please read this handbook very carefully. We also require you to read the School District Student Code of Conduct. Students will be provided a page that requires the signature of the student and parent/guardian. The signed formed must be returned to school for placement in the student file.
For safety and to minimize disruptions, students are not permitted to order food deliveries of any kind during school hours or after school hours. Orders from Uber Eats, Grub Hub, pizza delivery, etc. will be declined by the front office.
Parents/Guardians should not bring or drop off food for students, unless prior permission has been given by the school administration.
In accordance with federal anti-discrimination laws and the Florida Educational Equity Act, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.