Private School in Sarasota, FL

The Out-of-Door Academy:
The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, Sarasota County, is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school offering Pre-K - Grade 12 programs. The Out-of-Door Academy's goal is to prepare students for the challenges of college and life, through a process that focuses on the development of responsible, self-confident, intellectually curious young people who are prepared and willing to become leaders.

The Out-of-Door Academy is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS).

Out-of-Door is also a proud member of:
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Cum Laude Society

Education Programs:
- Lower School program (Pre-K - Grade 6)
- Middle School program (Grade 7 - Grade 8)
- Upper School program (Grade 9 - Grade 12)
- Age-appropriate, responsive curriculum
- After-School Care program

Our Faculty:
Each Out-of-Door teacher (many of whom possess masters and other advanced degrees) holds a degree in the discipline in which they instruct. Out-of-Door believes strongly that demonstrated expertise in the content areas is at the core of what makes for superior teaching.

It is no accident that many of the best college prep schools tend to be Independent Schools, independent in their governance and their finances. This independence allows the school the freedom to set and fulfill a clear mission, to admit able learners, to have teachers who are passionate about their discipline, and to establish a curriculum focused on the concepts and skills central to success in college.

At many college prep schools, the preparation begins in prekindergarten. Teachers expect students to do homework regularly, to read broadly, to report on what they read, to plan, research, organize and present projects, to use technology as a tool, and to be involved in the life of the school. At each grade level, students add to their repertoire of skills so that by the time they enter middle school years, the demands and skills required for college-level work have become familiar habits.