Private Education
Directory
SCHOOLS
Clearwater Central
Catholic High School,
2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater,
(727) 531-1449. Clearwater Central
Catholic High School is an innovative,
inquiry-based, student-centered
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
on-campus dual enrollment. A stellar
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.
The University of Tampa, 401 W.
Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, (813) 258-7409.
Known for its commitment to academic
excellence and experiential learning,
The University of Tampa serves approximately
8,000 students from all 50 states
and 137 countries. It offers more than
200 undergraduate and graduate
programs of study and ample
opportunities for continuing education
and leadership development. Learn
more at www.ut.edu.
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.
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