Private Education
SCHOOLS
Berkeley Preparatory School,
4811 Kelly Road, Tampa, (813) 885-
1673. Berkeley Preparatory School is
a coeducational, independent collegepreparatory
day school for children in
grades Pre-K-12. Dedicated to academic
excellence, character development, the
arts and athletics, Berkeley’s curriculum
is designed to support the talent and
ambition of each student. Guided by
the vision statement “Berkeley puts
people in the world who make a positive
difference,” Berkeley strives to instill
a strong sense of morality, ethics and
social responsibility in its students. The
school’s longstanding commitment to
Anytime Anywhere Learning, Berkeley’s
laptop program, prepares students
for today’s information-driven global
society. Berkeley offers opportunities
that are aimed at three enduring
measures of success: the well-developed
mind, the well-nourished spirit and
a series of well-cultivated talents.
Visit www.berkeleyprep.org or call
(813) 885-1673 for more information.
Clearwater Central Catholic High
School, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road,
Clearwater, (727) 531-1449. Clearwater
Central Catholic High School is an
innovative, inquiry-based, studentcentered
learning environment offering
excellent academic, spiritual, athletic
and co-curricular programs. Supported
by an iPad initiative, curriculum options
include the International Baccalaureate
(IB) Program, AP, Honors and oncampus
dual enrollment. A stellar
Directory
with a history of excellence in education
that results in stellar students. Grounded
by a commitment to spiritual and ethical
values, a love of classical learning
enhanced by advanced technology, and
the development of strong character,
their students grow into caring and
successful adults who are equipped for
our ever-changing world.
Tampa Preparatory School,
727 West Cass Street, Tampa
(813) 251-8481. Tampa Preparatory
School is a coeducational college
preparatory school for students
in grades 6-12. Students receive
unparalleled instruction from caring
teachers at the beautiful campus located
in the heart of downtown Tampa. The
school utilizes iPads in a one-to-one
environment, expanding its curricular
offerings with technology that supports
a variety of learning styles. Challenging
academics include opportunities for
focused concentration in STEM and
Global Studies. Students participate in a
variety of extracurricular activities such
as state-champion athletic teams, stateranked
chorus and community service
endeavors. Upon graduation, students
are placed in the finest colleges and
universities in the country. This vibrant
school community offers a “preparation
for life with a higher purpose than
self.” Attend an Open House event or
find us online at www.tampaprep.org to
learn more.
athletic program with renovated
facilities, an award-winning drama
program and a variety of extracurricular
activities round out an exceptional high
school experience. Clearwater Central
Catholic prepares its students not just
for college but for life! Welcoming
students of all faiths. Learn more at
www.ccchs.org or call (727) 531-1449.
Skycrest Christian School,
129 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater,
727-797-1186, www.skycrest.us. For
forty years, Skycrest Christian has held
the reins of leadership in providing
a comprehensive, God-centered, and
academically rigorous K4-8th grade
education. With society’s increased
complexity, Skycrest has risen to the
challenge. Integrating technology and
learning through iPad, Mac, and PC
labs, as well as Promethean interactive
whiteboards, they consistently produce
academically and biblically grounded
students who understand the world
and societal trends. Because of intensive
and targeted training, its students are
leaders among their peers, displaying
their confidence to impact their culture
for Jesus Christ. Couple this with
an impressive list of extracurricular
activities, including an array of sports
and fine arts, it becomes apparent that
a Skycrest education is well worth the
surprisingly competitive cost.
St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day
School, 906 South Orleans Ave., Tampa,
(813) 849-4200. St. John’s is the oldest
Episcopal school in West Central Florida,
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