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MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow

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First Responder Day
Cary Gallop at First Resoponder Day
First responder day smiles
Coon Hollo field trip
Coon Hollo field trip
Coon Hollo field trip
Coon Hollo field trip
Coon Hollo field trip
Motivation
Adventure
Coughlins class 24-25
Radkids
Jinglebell Ball
Jinglebell Ball
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Welcome 

Mission

 

Our mission, is to provide students with a community – oriented educational environment that stimulates and motivates them. This environment is to be achieved by:

 

  • Providing a small student-staff ratio.
  • Incorporating the Town of Micanopy as the classroom.
  • Using the performance-based curriculum with individual learning plans for every student.
  • Involving parents and other family members in all aspects of their child’s education.

 

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Manatee Spotlight 

 

Our differentiators

Why Micanopy?

Micanopy Area Cooperative School is a FREE charter school located in beautiful, historic Micanopy, FL. We have Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is located twenty minutes south of Gainesville.

  • Academic Excellence
    We foster a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to reach their full potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Positive School Culture
    We focus on character education and positive norms, that emphasize kindness, responsibility and respect. We prioritize having a safe and supportive environment where all students feel safe and build resilience.
  • Embracing Innovation
    We encourage a spirit of inquiry and exploration, welcoming new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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Prospective Families

With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.

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Current Families

We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.

Parent Resources

 

At a Glance

We’re not like every other K-6 school. See what makes us great.
 

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  • 274
    Enrolled students
  • 43
    Teachers and Staff
  • 1:1
    Chromebook to student ratio
  • 8
    Middle School Electives