CDA will be using four main instructional approaches to facilitate learning by providing opportunities for every student learning mode.
They are technology, web-based, educational software, therapy, small and large group instruction, outcome-oriented individual instruction, experiential and meaningful therapeutic and educational activities that promote each student's educational objectives.
This concept is team driven to provide every opportunity for the students to be educated within a balanced daily schedule of academic learning, therapeutic support, technology, and social-emotional growth; the part of a school that makes it feel "safe" "familiar" "like home" and a "fun place to hang out".
All instructional methods will be developed, implemented, and refined utilizing the most current scientific brain research on learning capacity, research-based therapeutic interventions, cognitive therapy, and social-emotional.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $40,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ALL
Year Founded
2005
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki Pants/Shorts with School Logo Polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
Tuition Notes
Scholarships Accepted Financial Aid is Available and Discounts for Clients taking our Therapies
% on Financial Aid
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
Admissions Director
Lissa Torres
Admissions Associate
Amanda Quevedo
School Notes
- Philosophy/Mission: The philosophy and vision of Carpe DiemAcademy focus on the needs of the whole child. It addresses the cognitive, physical, medical, social, and emotional needs of the child. Carpe Diem recognizes that children with developmental disabilities can benefit from a comprehensive approach that combines therapeutic interventions, and integrates technology to promote and enhance the learning environment and the child's independence. Carpe Diem Academy creates the opportunity for each child to have an initial classroom experience in conjunction with an intensive therapeutic and technological environment that contributes to a successful transition into an inclusive school program. The core purposes are to allow for increased parental choice and participation, to incorporate cutting-edge technology to impact the performance of children with disabilities, and to increase learning opportunities for children who have difficulty achieving academically and social norms. core values: We deliver EXCELLENCE& Go beyond. We are committed to making a difference. Our PURPOSEdrives the way we live and our passion. We care for one another to show concern, empathy, and sensitivity to others whileshowingRESPECTfor individual differences.WeCOMMUNICATEeffecively.We are UNITED!OurTEAMsupports and trusts one another. We support one another and work together to achieve great things while having fun! We have integrity in all we do. Do what's right always by the transparency of your actions, honesty, kindness to foster an environment of TRUST. We empower one another to foster INDEPENDANCE and CORPORATION. We innovate and are constantly looking for new and creative ways to learn, be the leader of new developments in 21st-century education. We focus on POSITIVITY because happiness boosts productivity and brings fun to everything we do.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks cost?
Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.
What is Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks's ranking?
Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks?
The application deadline for Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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