Private Education
SCHOOLS
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 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.
Directory
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 140
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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