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UCP SEMINOLE 
Charter School

"UCP Seminole Starfish leave a trail of stars everywhere they go!"

School Hours

Toddler–PreK

8:30 AM – 2:45 PM

K–2nd Grade

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 

Wed. Early Out

2:00 PM

Before Care

7:00 AM

After Care

Until 5:30 PM

First Friday

11:30 AM- 12:00 PM 

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Seminole
Toddler–2nd Grade 
ABOUT SEMINOLE

Whole-Child Learning
in
Lake Mary

UCP Seminole is located near I-4 and SR 417 in Lake Mary, serving families from Lake Mary, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Mt. Dora, Eustis, Deland, Deltona, and Longwood. Our focus is on whole-child learning from the earliest years, with every program designed around the belief that all children can thrive when given the right support.

Lake Mary

Sanford

Altamonte Springs
Mt. Dora
DCF Licensed — #DCF #C18SE0292
ADDRESS

756 N Sun Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746

PHONE

(407) 904-0132

EMAIL
WHY CHOOSE SEMINOLE

Growing Minds, Building Independence

Baby Doll Circle Time

A unique, research-backed early childhood program developed through our partnership with Stetson University, building social-emotional skills through imaginative play.

Dual Certified Teachers

Every classroom teacher at UCP Seminole holds dual certification, both general education and exceptional student education.

PBIS — Positive Behavior Intervention Support

Our school-wide PBIS framework creates a consistent, positive environment where every child feels safe, respected, and ready to learn.

Free Meals Daily

Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost to all students, every day. One less thing for families to worry about.

 

Onsite Therapy Services

Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy delivered right here during the school day. No extra trips, no missed instruction, therapy is part of the routine.

Family-Friendly Tuition

K–2nd grade is 100% tuition-free as a public charter school. Early childhood programs offer family-friendly rates with financial assistance available.

CAMPUS LIFE

Life at Seminole

OUR APPROACH

Orton-Gillingham Model School

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UCP Seminole is designated as an Orton-Gillingham Model School a research-based, multisensory approach to structured literacy that helps all learners, especially those with dyslexia or reading challenges, build strong, lasting literacy skills.

This approach supports whole-child learning from early childhood, in close collaboration with therapists and families.

Structured literacy & multisensory reading instruction
Art integration across all curriculum areas
Collaboration between teachers, therapists & families
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CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Team

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PRINCIPAL 

Stacey Garzione

School Business Manager:

Winnie Barreras

Therapy Practice Office Manager: 

Abigail Perez

ESE/Staffing Specialist:

Kaitlyn Cline

Enrollment Specialist: 

Susan Castro

UCP SEMINOLE IS A 

Title I school

UCP Seminole receives additional federal funding to support students and families who need extra resources, academic support, family engagement programs, and enrichment opportunities at no extra cost to families.

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FOR FAMILIES

Parent Resources

Calendar

Newsletter

Compliance

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ENROLLMENT MADE EASY

Three simple steps
to join the
 UCP family.

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Complete an Interest Form

Fill out a quick interest form so our enrollment team can contact you about availability at your preferred campus.

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Schedule a Campus Tour

Visit your campus, meet our team, and see our inclusive classrooms and therapy spaces in person.

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Complete Your Application

Complete the full enrollment application and submit required documents.  Enrollment is subject to campus openings and availability.

FortifyFL — Safety Reporting

See Something? Say Something.

FortifyFL lets you instantly relay suspicious activity to appropriate law enforcement and school officials, anonymously if you choose. Available 24/7. Early reporting saves lives.

FortifyFL Parent Training

The Florida State Board of Education amended Rule 6A-1.0018 regarding School Safety Requirements and Monitoring, effective December 24, 2024. As part of this update, all parents are now required to complete FortifyFL Training.

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