The Sanibel School
High School
Day-Care Centers
Community Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
The Sanibel School
Island students of the Lee County School District attend The Sanibel School for grades kindergarten
through eighth grade. A National Blue Ribbon Award
winner, The Sanibel School boasts a fine curriculum enhanced by deep
community involvement and an active PTA. Students participate in programs
co-sponsored by the City of Sanibel, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation
Foundation, Sanibel Shell Club and National Junior Duck Stamp program, a
program initiated by the school in cooperation with J.N. "Ding"
Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Its groundbreaking scholastic and
environmental programs have gained recognition around the world.
Parents who work on the islands but live on the mainland may be eligible
for a waver for their child to attend The Sanibel School
The Sanibel School enjoys a
special relationship with the city's recreation department. New students who
can't swim receive free swimming lessons in the city pool during school
hours. The city and the school share a playground built by the community.
Sanibel Recreation runs summer camp for a nominal fee and free after-school
programs.
The Sanibel School
Grades K-8
Address: 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel Island
Phone: (239) 472-1617
Email: BarbaraVO@leeschools.net
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High School
High school students ride a bus
to Fort Myers to attend district neighborhood or magnet schools, which
specialize in various disciplines, from languages to fine arts. Students
have a choice of schools within their immediate geographical area; a lottery
system is used to decide who attends magnet and other most-requested
schools. Students can also attend a variety of private schools off island.
In the primary and secondary public school system, parents may register a
new student at the school the child will attend. To make an appointment and
learn the requirements to register at The Sanibel School, call (239)
472-1617. For information on school assignments, call the Lee County School
District Boundaries and Reassignment office at (239) 337-8248.
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Day-Care Centers
Day-care centers handle
pre-school needs on Sanibel. All island children may take advantage of
abundant opportunities for after-school, weekend and summer educational
enhancement, from Sanibel Public Library's pre-school reading program to
B.I.G. Arts' pottery classes.
| Children's Education Center |
350 Casa Ybel
Rd., Sanibel Island, FL |
239-472-4538 |
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Community Education
Community education classes for
adults are available at mainland schools. Courses are also offered at the
Sanibel Community Center, B.I.G. Arts Center and other island facilities.
Other choices abound, Edison Community College (ECC), a Fort Myers based
higher education facility, offers two-year technical and transfer-credit
programs. The Southwest Florida College of Business in Fort Myers extends
programs in medical and legal areas, accounting and computers. Miami-based
Barry University caters to the working adult student, and Walden University,
based in nearby Bonita Springs, offers masters and Ph.D. programs.
International College, a four-year degree-granting college in Naples, has a
satellite campus in Fort Myers. Lee County Vocational Technical Education is
operated by the Lee County school system.
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Florida Gulf Coast
University
The new kid on the block,
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), opened in 1997. It's the state's 10th and
newest university to come on line. Located just south of Fort Myers, FGCU
brings an exciting approach and curriculum to students who once had to
travel great distances for many degree programs. FGCU's four colleges
include the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of
Health Professions and College of Professional Studies (education, criminal
justice, social work and public administration).
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