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PreK/VPK
Okaloosa STEMM Academy is now accepting VPK certificates for the 2024-2025 school year. Space is limited. Please click here for more information on how to register.
Our Little Stingers Program consists of prekindergarten for students with disabilities and Community Classrooms which are a blend of VPK and PreKD students.
Our teachers strive to create positive nurturing environments for children to reach their full potential. Their goal is to partner with families to shape the emotional and intellectual development of children with varying abilities in a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters individuality, develops creativity, and respects diversity.
The PreKD classes meet from 8:00 to 1:00. Buses are available for PreKD students, and will pick up and drop off at your door. Car drop off is from 8:00 to 8:15, and afternoon pick up is from 12:45 to 1:00. Breakfast begins at 8:00, and lunch is at 11:00.
Our PreKD students learn basic literacy and math skills along with social skills using curriculum from Creative Curriculum, Unique Learning System, and Teach Town. Our PreKD classes each have one teacher and one paraprofessional assistant. Our students receive individualized instruction to meet their IEP goals. For those who qualify, we have speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy available.
STEMM offers a unique Community Classroom, which is a blend of VPK and PreKD students. The Community Classroom is intended to prepare both VPK and PreKD students for kindergarten in a diverse environment. Community Classroom hours are from 8:00 to 2:00 for VPK students and 8:00 to 1:00 for PreKD students.
The Community Classroom has about 18 students, with six of those being PreKD students. There is one teacher and one paraprofessional assistant.