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About Us

Inaugurated in 2019, Elisa Nelson Elementary School is a full-time application-based magnet program serving North Pinellas County students in grades 1-5. We offer two Magnet Programs, the Center for Gifted Studies and the Center for Literacy Innovation. Center for Gifted Studies students will learn from gifted endorsed teachers, collaborate with gifted classmates and experience advanced curriculum across all content areas. Elisa Nelson Elementary offers qualifying north-county students a systematic, multisensory, structured approach to literacy instruction in the Center for Literacy Innovation. Students will have opportunities for remediation in reading, writing, and math.
The Center for Gifted Studies
Elisa Nelson Elementary offers north-county gifted students in grades 1-5 an opportunity for full-time gifted services. Students will learn from gifted endorsed teachers, collaborate with gifted classmates and experience advanced curriculum across all content areas. Advanced, integrated gifted curriculum will be used daily with the Florida Gifted Frameworks as the foundation to provide daily gifted services. Special focus is placed on critical and creative thinking as well as social-emotional development. Visit the Center for Gifted Studies
The Center for Literacy Innovation
At Elisa Nelson Elementary School, it provides a systematic, multisensory, structured approach to literacy instruction. Students will have opportunities for remediation in reading, writing and math. In addition to district curriculum & resources, the Center for Literacy Innovation teachers are highly trained expert groups delivering customized reading interventions using a research-based program and strategies in whole groups, small groups, and one-one settings.  Student achievement is closely monitored and instructional strategies are adapted regularly to suit the on-going growth in reading and writing. Teachers  construct a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters a growth mindset and empowers learners to take charge of their own. Visit the Center for Literacy Innovation

Discover Our School

Are you interested in learning more about our school and experiencing all that we have to offer? We invite you to schedule a guided tour to explore our campus, meet members of our dedicated staff, and see our classrooms and programs in action. Please use the link below to schedule a date and time for an upcoming school tour.

 

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Points of Pride

  • Magnet Schools of America National Award of Merit, School of Distinction
  • PTA National School of Excellence
  • District PTA - Administrator Award
  • School Wide Enrichment Model
  • Odyssey of the Mind State Champions and World Finalists
  • Battle of the Books District Champions
  • Mighty Mu District Champions
  • All County Chorus & All State Chorus outstanding performers
  • Regional Visual Arts Exhibits Recognition
  • Outstanding Parent Volunteer Award
  • Reflections Art State Recognition
  • Think Tank and Makerspace
  • Wide Variety of Enriching after school Clubs and Opportunities