Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a public charter school that opened in 2003. The school has been awarded an “A” by the State’s school grading system for the last 11 years. The school’s mission is to provide a unique education through weekly field experiences integrated with a hands-on advanced middle school curriculum. Gulf Coast Academy staff members will be sharing tips on how they’ve been able to stay focused on their original mission, and make sure that all of their staff are on board with the unique instructional practices employed at the school.