Now enrolling kindergarten through fifth grade!
Our elementary classrooms foster curiosity, creativity, and community. With small class sizes and highly engaged teachers, students experience a learning environment built around connection and exploration.

What Makes Persimmon Elementary Unique

Whole-Child Focus
We nurture social and emotional development alongside academics, helping students grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

A Thoughtful Curriculum
Our program follows Florida State Standards, but we also incorporate student interests and developmental needs into each lesson.

Time to Move and Play
Every student gets at least 60 minutes of outdoor play and learning time each day.

Assessment & Reporting

At Persimmon Elementary, we emphasize progress toward mastery rather than traditional grading, especially in the early grades. In kindergarten through second grade, students do not receive letter grades. Instead, report cards focus on individual growth and mastery of key skills. Beginning in third grade, students are introduced to more traditional grading, which is complemented by teacher observations and personalized feedback. To monitor development, students are assessed three times per year—in the fall, winter, and spring—across academic, social, and emotional areas. Report cards are sent home quarterly and provide clear updates on each student’s progress through essential concepts and learning goals.

Spotlight: 3rd Grade Transition

Third grade is a big step! Students begin to see increased expectations, especially in reading, writing, and math. Teachers support this transition with a mix of:

• Unit quizzes and skill checks

• Individualized support

• Letter grades on report cards

• Continued focus on social-emotional development