The Communication and Academic Studies Magnet Program offers elementary students a strong scholastic program concentrating on effective communication skills and processes. All students in the school participate in the full program. In addition to a rigorous program in basic skill areas such as reading and mathematics, the program focuses on speaking, writing, and other forms of communication. Included is the development of specific skills in public speaking, research, expository and creative writing, debate, group leadership, opinion analysis and the use of media to illustrate and present information. Communication skills are emphasized through enriched instruction in art and music.
All curricular areas focus on skills development for effective expression of ideas and information.
The enriched academic program features an algebraic strand in mathematics, the study of Spanish in the intermediate grades and Social Studies highlights International Studies. Classics in literature enhance the reading program. The use of computers enrich all academic areas. The Communication and Academic Studies Program is continued at Kettering Middle. The program is designed to provide continuity between the Elementary Magnet Programs at Kettering, Phyllis E. Williams and Kingsford Elementary Schools and the High School Academic Center with Professional Career Strands Magnet Program at Largo High School.