REAL Academy

10/05/2026

Hello Families!

We wanted to inform you that our School Report Card is available for your review here: https://edudata.fldoe.org/ReportCards/Schools.html?school=0921&district=53

Additionally, you can review our School’s Improvement Plan here:

https://cims2.floridacims.org/public_access [Choose Polk, then REAL Academy.]

These documents are also available in our Main Office for your review as well, just ask us for our Parent and Family Engagement Notebook or “PEN” when you visit.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement!

REAL Academy

09/04/2026

💙 Families, We Want to Hear From You! 💙
Your feedback helps us make Gause Academy and R.E.A.L. Academy even better for our students and families.
📱 Scan the QR code and complete our quick Family Engagement Survey. Your input will help shape future plans, programs, and family engagement activities.
Thank you for being an important part of our school community!
⭐ Every response makes a difference! ⭐

English: https://forms.office.com/r/uaBQYpqT1M

Spanish
https://forms.office.com/r/1MnS8h8FRf

Haitian Creole
https://forms.office.com/r/J8iiRMqyzz

06/18/2026

📚✨ Gause/REAL Academy Administration Team Ready to Serve! ✨📚

Last week, our Gause/REAL Academy Administration Team came together to collaborate, learn, and prepare for another successful school year. We are excited to welcome new students and families and help them begin their journey with us!

Our team is committed to supporting every student and ensuring they have the tools and opportunities needed to thrive. We can’t wait to see all theREAL Academyngs this year will bring!

REAL Academy

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05/26/2026

🎉 PBIS Scooter Winners! 🛴
Last week, these two students were the BIG winners of our PBIS scooter giveaway!
👏 Congratulations to:
✨ Montrezz Knight – Gause Academy
✨ Amayrani Cortez – REAL Academy
We are so proud of your positive behavior and hard work—keep it up! 🌟
REAL Academy Polk County Public Schools See less

04/29/2026

🎉🎓 Celebrating Excellence at Gause / REAL Academy! 🎓🎉
What a wonderful day honoring our students during the 2025–2026 Awards Celebration! These photos capture the pride, joy, and accomplishments of students who continue to shine and strive for greatness. Congratulations to all! 🌟
Polk County Public Schools Gause Academy of Leadership and Applied Technology Tigers

03/25/2026

Testing Updates!

12/19/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Gause Academy and REAL Academy staff! 🎄
We wish you a joyful holiday season and an amazing Winter Break! ❄️✨
A big THANK YOU to Ms. Costine, Mr. Shweil, and Mr. Hendrix for the goodies today! 🎁

12/19/2025

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉
We are excited to announce that Mariano Muniz (Gause Academy) and Luis Cortez-Diaz (REAL Academy) are the winners of the Electric Scooter Giveaway for this semester! 🛴👏
Your hard work and dedication have paid off—enjoy your ride! 🚀

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Winter Holiday Break
Dec. 22 2025 - Jan. 7 2026