Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies and Dual Language

Thacker  Avenue Elementary School for International Studies, Osceola County’s ONLY  Primary Years Program International Baccalaureate School, home of the WILDCATS, has a long-standing tradition of excellence. We strive to meet and  exceed the needs of every learner on their journey to greatness. Our  curriculum model is rich with inquiry-based thematic units that utilize  rigorous tasks to help every child develop the critical thinking skills  needed to be successful on their path to becoming a college or career ready  21st century citizen. We focus our  work together using a strengths-based framework, that emphasizes a commitment  to great character for all students and staff through our IB learner profiles  and attributes which encourage our learners to create lasting connections and  new wonderings about our world and their place in it. The students at Thacker  not only demonstrate a commitment to their own learning, but also a  commitment to their peers and their community in a way that strengthens their  own social, emotional, and academic development.  We pride ourselves on being a kind,  tolerant and inclusive community of achievers.

The students here at Thacker not only demonstrate a commitment to their own learning, but also a commitment to their peers and their community in a way that strengthens their own social, emotional and academic development.  We pride ourselves on being a kind, tolerant and inclusive community of achievers and we would like to welcome YOU to Wildcat Nation!