How will the FAU/SLCSB Lab school compare to other area public schools?
One of the primary differences between this school and area St. Lucie County School Board (SLCSB) schools will become from the unique partnership with Florida Atlantic University (FAU), which provides opportunities for additional innovative teaching methods and research. As a Charter Lab School, university researchers and school faculty may redefine course content, instructional methodology, technology applications organizational frameworks and assessment strategies to learn about best educational options for various kinds of learners. Like all public schools, the FAU/SLCSB Lab School will adhere to state standards, benchmarks and assessments. For example, the school’s K-2 students will take the Stanford Achievement Test, version 10 (SAT) and grades 3-8 students will take the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) each spring as in other public schools to document individual student learning growth and meet state accountability requirements.
