Academics

Young Kidz Academy has developed a unique curriculum based on Houghton Mifflin HARCOURT approved Sunshine State curriculum that will promote the skills and talents of each individual in the facility. The curriculum will provide children with great knowledge and skills that will go beyond the English language and promote multi-lingual abilities that through research-based studies have shown to develop higher IQ levels in youngsters. Classrooms are organized by the use of Sunshine State Standards which facilitate the learning process across key curricular areas such as:
• MATHEMATICS
• WRITING
• READING
• SCIENCE
• SOCIAL STUDIES
• ART
• HEALTH, SAFETY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Young Kidz Academy curriculum provides children with opportunities to construct knowledge and meaning through active, hands-on exploration in a variety of settings, which include small group, individual and partner activities. All Elementary teachers are highly educated and have their master or bachelor degree as well as a high volume of previous experience in Early Child Education.

ACCREDITATION

WHY IT IS EXCITING TO BE ACCREDITED

Accreditation is an official review process performed by a nationally recognized outside agency that validates our excellence in curriculum, learning environment, care, safety, and organization. Young Kidz Academy, the nation’s premier private provider of preschool programs, was awarded the prestigious distinction of corporation accreditation by the Green Apple Accreditation of Children’s Services, a global leader in advancing excellence in education through accreditation.
As an educational organization, we strongly believe in the process and purpose of accreditation. It inspires a dedication to constant improvement and confirms that we focus on what is most important for our students, staff, and families—meaning our sites take the care and education of children very seriously. We’re proud to work alongside hundreds of schools and school districts to help parents prepare their children for success.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Step Up For Students

Step Up for Students is a nonprofit that helps administer the Florida
Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Gardiner Scholarship. These
scholarships empower families to customize their children’s education.
For more information click here

Standards of Ethical Conduct

1. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
2. Our primary professional concern will always be for the student and for the development of the student’s potential. Employees will, therefore, strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
3. Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
a. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
b. Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
c. Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
d. Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.
e. Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
f. Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
g. Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from  harassment or discrimination.h. Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
i. Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
4. Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
a. Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
b. Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
c. Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or the oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
d. Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.
Training Requirements
All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct. Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators All employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to Cindy Goldberg, Head of Schools. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to Julia Yaremchuck, the owner. Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to Office of Professional Practices Services.
Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the kitchen and on our website at www.sunshinestateacademy.com. Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96- abuse report online at www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/
Signs of Physical Abuse
The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.
Signs of Sexual Abuse
The child may be torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in the genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child
experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact or run away from home. Patterns of Abuse Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.
Liability Protection
Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any activity authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)
An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the
prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employee was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)