From state-of-the-art technology to old-fashioned Socratic sessions by a lakeside, there's a school, a method and an academic home for your children in Tampa Bay. Check out some of these exciting and enriching programs from local schools.
Academy at the Lakes Academy at the Lakes’ culture and curriculum center around core strengths that prepare our students for success in college and beyond. Our unique approach places importance on high standards and balance while offering limitless opportunities in a setting that is nurturing, flexible and inspiring. The school’s beautiful lakefront campus offers a scenic backdrop while allowing PreK through 12th graders to have abundant time outdoors. Our 7-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio allows for personal and focused education. A balanced experience for all students offers opportunities that include the ability to understand and communicate with others and work independently and responsibly. Students can participate in public speaking, AP Capstone, medical programs, environmental science, STEM, Amazon Adventure and Internship, Student Travel & Retreats and a house system. More than 80% of students in grades 5-12 participate in school-sponsored athletics. For the artistically inclined, our performing arts program is exceptionally strong and offers outstanding opportunities. The College Counseling Program begins preparing students for college before their freshman year with emphasis on college visits, applications, essay writing, resume preparation and summer opportunities. Our college acceptance record rivals any high school in the Tampa Bay area. Over the last nine years, more than 16% of Academy’s senior student-athletes have received financial packages to participate in collegiate athletics, compared to the national average of 2%. Academy’s students become inspiring leaders who embrace opportunities and challenges with poise and self-confidence. They think critically and creatively, balancing passion and responsibility to achieve individual growth and success while creating and nurturing meaningful relationships with respect, empathy and joy. ACADEMYATTHELAKES.ORG
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Berkeley Preparatory School Berkeley is nationally recognized as an independent school leader with an innovative curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, empathy, resilience and wonder in its students. An exceptional and diverse community of learners follow personalized paths to success through a broad curricular and extracurricular program. One hundred percent of Berkeley graduates go to college. The Class of 2020 was accepted to a combined total of 186 colleges and universities, and 15% percent were recognized as National Merit honorees. Students can choose from more than 60 AP©, Honors and Advanced Topics courses in the Upper Division. More than 80% of students participate in the athletic program that offers 16 sports. Berkeley is mission-driven to provide the best possible environment for the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and
physical development of each student, and to instill in them a strong sense of morality, ethics and social responsibility. The curriculum considers a broad range of perspectives, and age-appropriate programming challenges assumptions, guiding flexible, open and growth-minded thinking. We inspire all of our students to be responsible global citizens who have excelled in the lessons of character and learned the values of discipline, diligence and integrity. They leave Berkeley with open minds to find the future awaits them with open doors. We develop and expect strong character, promote innovation and growth and desire excellence in all that we do. Simply put, the educational journey at Berkeley is truly extraordinary. BERKELEYPREP.ORG
Westlake Christian School For over 25 years, Westlake Christian School has developed and maintained a unique blend of faith, academics and community. The school is based in the belief of a well-rounded school experience with faith formation, academics, fine arts, athletics, technology and leadership development as the primary areas. Westlake is especially proud of using best practices throughout the school and in all areas. The whole school is a best practices environment. Families can expect a community-minded school dedicated to serving each child and family individually. Westlake graduates are well-rounded and the best thinkers and problem-solvers in this locale. The school is also proud to be the only Christian school to hold accreditation by the Florida Kindergarten Council, the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED. WESTLAKECHRISTIANSCHOOL.ORG
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