Welcome to JRA!

Julie Rohr Academy is a privately owned and operated, non-denominational school for students 18 months through 8th grade, located in Sarasota, FL.

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HISTORY:

Julie Rohr Academy opened in 1974 as a small day care center with seventeen children.  Since that time, it has grown substantially to meet the needs of the community.  We now serve 170 students and have extended care available before and after school.  With great demands currently being placed on the public school system, it is rewarding to offer an exciting, refreshing alternative.

OUR MISSION:

Julie Rohr Academy's mission is to provide a motivating, challenging, creative, and enjoyable learning climate in a safe, caring, family atmosphere. We strive to provide our students with strong academic skills, problem-solving techniques, performing arts experiences, athletic activities, and emotional security. It is our goal to prepare our students to become capable, cooperative, contributing members of society.

OUR PHILOSOPHY:

Julie Rohr Academy is a private, non-denominational school for students ages 18 months through eighth grade. The philosophy of Julie Rohr Academy is to offer a quality education while providing an extended family atmosphere for our students, families and faculty. Our school focuses on fulfilling students' individual needs so they are able to progress academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. Students are encouraged to develop independent, creative critical thinking and problem solving skills and to work cooperatively with their peers.
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ACCREDITATION:

Julie Rohr Academy is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Florida Kindergarten Council. Every five years, a complete self-study and reevaluation is done. In addition, each time a grade is added or a change in program occurs, an evaluation visit is made by a committee. Florida Council Schools do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.

Links:
Florida Council of Independent Schools
www.fcis.org

Florida Kindergarten Council
www.FKConline.org

MEET JULIE ROHR MCHUGH:

(Shown: Julie on stage at the Players Theater in 1964!)

Get to know Julie a little through the people who know her best. The short video even includes a clip of Julie performing on the Ed Sullivan show!

CENTER FOR MUSICAL THEATRE:

The Center for Musical Theatre at Julie Rohr Academy was formed to encourage and support students from Pre-School through 8th grade to excel in performing arts. read more >

The Latest JRA News

ATTENTION PARENTS:

• Upcoming Events

  "Grease" Cast:
  

  Danny Zuko - Alexander Holmes
  Sandy Drombrowski - Taylor Brenes

  The Pink Ladies:
  Rizzo - Clara Boyas
  Marty - Makayla Karas
  Frenchy - Breanna O'Keefe
  Sue - Morgan Jones
  Jan - Sydney Turgeon
  Linda - Eileen Scarfe
  Judy - Lauren Weble

  The Burger-Palace Boys:
  Kenicke - Brion Whitley
  Doody - Nick Altomare
  Sonny - Shelby Rhodes
  Roger - Frankie Biondolillo
  Bobby - Grant Golden
  Alan - Keegan Strype
  Paul - Zach Krautter
  Mike - Jon Meyers
  Doug - Collin Boyas
  Tommy - Dorian Ramirez

  Johnny Casino - Julien Soriano
  Patty - Jai Heckman
  Vince Fontaine - Axel Hawkins
  Cha-Cha - Danielle Bringman
  Eugene - Thomas Sinclair
  Miss Lynch - Alexis Casey
  Coach - Wyatt Roberts
  Soloist - Hayley Walding

  Cheerleaders and Beauty Parlor Angels:
  Kelly - Hayley Walding
  Vicki - Tori Scarfe
  Netty - Savannah Bringman
  Shelley - Aundrea Bachler
  Courtney - Nicole Caruso
  Mary - Ally Williams
  Sally - Courtney Mynatt

  A big congratulations to all the auditioners!!

  Science Fair (3rd through 8th grade)

  Thursday, Dec. 8th, was "Science Fair Day."  The students presented their projects and were judged. The best were chosen and entered into the Regional Science Fair which will be January 31st for Elementary students and February 2nd for Middle School.

  Congratulations!!
  Elementary
  Jillian Salvitti - life science
  Katherine Lisman - life science
  Molly Boyas - physical science
  Beau Basista - engineering
  Logan Camp - physical science
  Brady Malatlian - physical science
  Dean Hess - engineering
  Middle School
  Makayla Karas - life science
  Clara Boyas - life science
  Ally Williams - life science
  Thomas Sinclair - physical science
  Keegan Strype - physical science

  PTO Meeting - Thursday, January 19th at 6:oo PM

  Julie and Kristie Bryan attended a Florida Council of Independent Schools Convention on Thursday, November 17th, in Fort Lauderdale. The speakers were nationally known and highly respected in the field of education. Education in America is definitely heading in a new direction. This will be the topic of the PTO meeting. Please come and find out what trends to expect in the very near future. It will probably surprise you!

  
  
  

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Performances

   

  Julie Rohr Academy Middle School students went to Lake Pointe Woods Nursing Home, Nov. 10th, for a performance. The students did a great job and the audience loved the show! Nice job students! This was truly a thanksgiving treat for these elderly shut ins.

  

   

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• Our New Flag

  To make sure that our school had a new flag in time for Mrs. Jeannette’s service, Larry Walding, a member of our JRA family for many years, father to Kristen Walding and grandfather to 5th grader Hayley Walding, replaced our flag and the rope attached so that the flag would hang properly.

  Larry is a retired Navy Seal with the United States Navy. He served in the Vietnam War. The proper care and respect for our country’s flag is something he learned in the Navy.

  The staff, student body, and their families thank you, Larry, so very, very much.

   

• Artsonia: View Your Child's Artwork Online

  Julie Rohr Academy has become a member of Artsonia.com, the largest online student art museum.  Artsonia showcases artwork from thousands of schools around the world.  Our goal is to develop students’ pride and self-esteem, increase their multicultural understanding through art and involve parents and relatives in student education and accomplishments. 
  Artsonia preserves students’ privacy and anonymity by listing the artwork only under the student’s first name and a number.  Last names are never revealed.  If you do not want your child’s artwork to be published online, please advise our art teacher, Katina Shanahan, and any information pertaining to your child will be removed.