Mission Statement

James B. Sanderlin K-8 is committed to teaching and learning with the brain and heart in mind. Our diverse community of active, lifelong learners, will use an inquiry approach through our challenging programmes to become successful internationally-minded citizens.

School Informational Brochure

Sanderlin has just been awarded the President's Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence!!

EXCELLENCE + INNOVATION + DIVERSITY + COMMUNTY

The official press release from Magnet Schools of America:

"James B. Sanderlin K-8 (Pinellas County, Florida) – Awarded the President’s Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence. Sanderlin IB is committed to teaching and learning with the brain and heart in mind. This K-8 magnet school infuses the IB “approach to learning” to move students from learning content to understanding the process of creating new knowledge. Students make real-world global connections to become socially responsible and support the UN Sustainable goals of Zero Hunger by collecting food. They learn about food sustainability by taking care of a garden on campus. In addition to implementing a standards-based conceptual academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students."

Congratulations to all our teachers, staff, students, families, and community members!  We are so proud to receive this prestigious award!!