Union Academy Mission Statement

Our Mission is to develop the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual potential of each student, and to build the character of each individual in our culturally diverse community.

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About Union Academy

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Mission: Our Mission is to develop the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual potential of each student, and to build the character of each individual in our culturally diverse community.

Vision: The Union Academy Magnet School Community of staff, parents, business partners, and civic partners work together to guide our students' education by:

• Emphasizing academics with a special focus on math, science and technology;

• Developing life-long learners through a comprehensive curriculum, stressing verbal and written communication;

• Using advanced technology, innovative strategies, and traditional values to prepare students for future success;

• Challenging students to do their best by nurturing their academic, aesthetic, physical, social, and emotional potential;

• Developing critical thinking and problem solving skills;

• And Accepting and understanding cultural differences through cooperative learning and social skills development.

General: Union Academy was founded in 1897 (see history page). Union Academy Magnet School was established as a Magnet School in 1991. UA is located in south central Polk County in Bartow, Florida.  UA maintains high academic standards and focuses on Technology, Math and Science.  

School Zone: We accept applications from residents zoned for Bartow, Mulberry, Fort Meade, Lake Wales, and Frostproof High Schools. 

Student Population: UA maintains a student population of roughly 375 to 420.  Enrollment is capped at 140 students per grade level.  UA is a school of choice and requires an application to attend.  Students not accepted are placed on a waiting list to fill vacancies that come open during the school year.

Expectations: While there are no academic requirements to apply and enroll at Union Academy, once accepted each student is expected to maintain a 2.00 GPA in order to remain at Union Academy.  Discipline is also a focus at Union Academy.  We maintain high expectations for our students, both academically and behaviorally.  Students may be returned to their "Zoned School" if their behavior consistently falls below the acceptable standard or their year long GPA is below a 2.00.  While this is a possibility, our faculty works very well with parents to ensure our students have every opportunity to succeed.

Courses: All courses at Union Academy are taught on the Advanced Level.  Students are expected to achieve at this level and are given many opportunities to demonstrate their success through class work, special projects, homework and tests.  Students are involved in many cooperative learning activities that help them develop skills for working with others to achieve a common goal.

SPAR Report provides more information about our school's profile and academic performance.

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Contact Union Academy

Union Academy Middle Magnet
1795 East Wabash Street
Bartow, Florida 33830
Phone:  (863) 534-7435
Fax:  (863) 534-7487

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PCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Last Updated   10/28/09           

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