The fundamental school program offers a structured environment designed to provide students with an atmosphere conducive to learning. Emphasis is placed on student responsibility, homework, and a positive attitude toward learning. Parent attendance at PTA meetings is mandatory. Such parental involvement is, and always has been, an integral part of the fundamental school program in Pinellas. There are five fundamental elementary schools in the county.
Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The Center for Communication and Mass Media program at Melrose Elementary provides students with experiences which enable them to communicate effectively in all mediums. Cooperative learning strategies are used extensively to help students develop team-building and social skills. Students are grouped based upon their need for skills and competencies, rather than in traditional grade-level groupings.