Academics

Elementary Program

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PBMA promotes academic success in all subjects. Our Faculty are dedicated to providing engaging and innovative learning experiences that focus on differentiation to meet the individual needs of students. PBMA utilizes McGraw Hill Wonders for English Language Arts, Savvas Envision for Math, STEMScopes for Science, and Studies Weekly for Social Studies. Our core curriculum is supported with the following supplemental curriculum: i-Ready, Reading Eggs/Express, CAPIT, Study Island, and Reflex Math. Each student is assigned a chromebook for the school year in order to effectively utilize these supplemental programs. Effective school to home communication is key, and parent participation in your child's education is highly encouraged. Parent training sessions are held throughout the year to help build capacity in order for parents to have the ability to effectively continue academics at home. Our students are also taught character education daily utilizing the Positivity Project and our core anchors of being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to learn are instilled in our students daily. PBMA's fine arts program supports academics. Students attend fine arts classes daily which consist of Marine Science, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Media, PE, and Art. All students participate in field trips which enrich our curriculum and are generally geared toward marine science experiences. Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is accredited by Cognia. Palm Beach Maritime Academy and High School is accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS).

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Middle School Program

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Palm Beach Maritime Academy believes Literacy is the core of all learning, as such students who are in need of additional support are placed in Intensive Reading classes as a school we ensure that Literacy is built into the overall curriculum of the school. We have always believed that formal reading instruction cannot stop in 5th grade; there are still many skills to be learned and powerful literary pieces to be read, analyzed and discussed. All classes including math are taught through the use of a differentiated approach. Qualified students in grade 8 are eligible to take Algebra 1 and earn a High School credit upon passing the State exam. Science and Social Studies are supplemented with an array of field trips designed to enhance the curriculum. Trips include shark-tagging with the University of Miami and Nova University, Daggery Nature Center, Grassy Waters and Busche Wildlife. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Coastal Clean-up and take field trips to the Everglades, Loggerhead, and Jupiter Lighthouse. Parents are invited to Curriculum Nights during which the teachers demonstrate concepts taught in class and assist parents in helping their children excel. Palm Beach Maritime Academy and High School is accredited by Cognia.

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High School Program

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Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School was established in 2014 with one class of ninth grade students. A grade per year has been added, and in 2017 we had our first graduating class! In the five years since the high school was founded, it has grown from a single class to over 200 students enrolled for the 2022-2023 school year! The high school has a plethora of offerings including several Advanced Placement Classes, Dual Enrollment and Early Admissions in conjunction with Palm Beach State College. Students also participate in multiple opportunities in marine science and experiential learning. Each year students may participate in a Shark Tagging expedition with the University of Miami and its graduate students, an overnight trip to the Marine Lab in Key Largo, a Science Fair on campus hosted by the South Florida Science Museum, and the International Coastal Cleanup. Students also participate in multiple field trips each year including Grassy Waters, John D Macarthur State Park, FPL’s Manatee Lagoon, Gumbo Limbo State Park, the Science Museum, and more. Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School has received recognition from the Governor two years in a row; our students rank in the top 10% of all Florida high schools!! Palm Beach Maritime Academy and High School is accredited by Cognia. Palm Beach Maritime Academy and High School is accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS).

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Curriculum

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  • The Palm Beach Maritime Academy meets the same curricular guidelines as the Palm Beach County Public Schools with a focus on maritime studies, science, and technology.

  • A unique integration of subject areas allows students to creatively apply their knowledge to practical situations. Hands-on learning is emphasized in both classroom and field trip experiences.

  • The curriculum is enhanced with field trips to various maritime and marine sites such as, Loxahatchee Nature Preserve, Gumbo Limbo, Jupiter Lighthouse, Sandoway House and Marine Lab.

  • Both the K-5 and Secondary School received full accreditation from Cognia.


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Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School was established in 2014 with one class of ninth grade students. A grade per year has been added, and in 2017 we had our first graduating class! In the five years since the high school was founded, it has grown from a single class to over 200 students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year! Learn More

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