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Tampa Preparatory School is the premier private School in the Tampa Bay area for students in grades 6 – 12. As a leader in education, we regularly incorporate progressive ideas into the curriculum, schedule, and facilities. For instance, the day begins at 8:50 a.m. because research indicates that students need more sleep. Also, the use of iPods and the creation of Active Learning Environments are the result of the programmatic and curricular enhancements driven by our outstanding faculty. As a result, Tampa Prep has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. Our rich academic tradition, along with a commitment to arts, athletics, and a focus on producing well-rounded citizens, has made Tampa Prep one of Tampa's best schools for 40 years. Our educational philosophy instills values of fairness, decency, honor, diligence, and academic curiosity. The School stresses the development of self-confidence, a sense of worth, and the importance of having fun in pursuing one's goals. Within our modern facility walls, classes are taught as seminars, labs, and interactive demonstrations where students form and express ideas rather than merely receive and dispense information. The use of Socratic teaching and the Harkness method encourages maximum participation. The academic rigor is balanced by various extracurricular options, including state-champion athletic teams, community service projects, state-ranked chorus, and various clubs initiated by students. Tampa Prep's top-tier faculty, staff, and administrators provide social, emotional, and academic guidance. In addition to their accomplishments in and enthusiasm for their fields, our faculty members have an abiding interest in leading young people, and their influence extends beyond the classroom. Teachers are accessible to students after scheduled classes to provide individualized instruction and extra attention. Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by Federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the School and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline, and student life. Tampa Prep will encourage and promote non-discrimination among all its faculty, staff, students, and parents. Contrary to this policy, discriminatory actions that adversely affect the School's environment, image, or student life by any faculty or staff member will be considered grounds for dismissal. Discriminatory actions contrary to this policy by a student, whether or not such action takes place on school grounds, will be considered a disciplinary problem and will be subject to disciplinary actions as determined by the Head of School. We enjoy the present as each day we live the simple fact that the strength of the Tampa Prep community lies in the shared values of students, faculty, parents, administration, and the Board of Trustees, values that include the importance of maintaining a rigorous academic environment while advancing the ethical, moral, emotional and physical potential of each student. We look forward to the future as well because we are confident that the combination of the School's founding principles, its state-of-the-art facilities, and incredibly rich programmatic offerings, allow Tampa Prep students to embrace the future with zeal as they pursue excellence in the development of their interests, talents, and character. In addition to a rich academic program, artistic, athletic, and service endeavors enhance the curriculum and encourage personal growth as students come into their own. We inspire leaders committed to living the mission of Tampa Prep. Whether you are new to Tampa Prep, a prospective family on an "e-visit," a current parent checking an event on the school calendar, or an alumnus seeking an update, we are glad you are here. Please explore our website to see a unique education and experience Tampa Prep offers. Our History will let you understand our roots. The mission of Tampa Preparatory School is embraced by the entire community and incorporated into the daily activities of the School. This theme resonates throughout each student's years at Prep and becomes a source of pride for all Terrapins. Just as important as the course offerings are the depth of instruction and the abundance of resources. Small class sizes ensure that students receive personal attention. Teachers emphasize experiential and traditional learning, devising contests, field trips, multimedia experiments, and discussions to enhance learning. Our iPad one-to-one environment complements this approach with lessons that support a variety of learning styles. Inquisitive students become independent thinkers, engaged in the learning process, and eager to contribute to global society. During course selection, individual counseling means that every student's schedule is tailored to his/her unique abilities and interests. View full school

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to diverse learners. Four colleges offer more than 200 areas through a core curriculum rooted in a liberal arts tradition. With an innovative first-year student experience, the University of Tampa students explore global issues, examine career possibilities, and refine communication and critical thinking skills. Graduate programs in each college and a continuing studies program for adult learners exemplify the University's commitment to the professions and the community. The University's 110-acre residential campus in downtown Tampa's heart provides a historical and cultural setting for learning both on and off-campus. Valuing the community's international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty, and staff worldwide with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. To this end, the University ensures that students balance "learning by thinking" with "learning by doing." Students are taught by highly qualified, experienced faculty members committed to teaching, academic advising, and continued intellectual growth. Classes are conducted in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through the application. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through independent studies, internships, research, and other practical experiences that complement classroom learning. The University's academic services and co-curricular activities support personal discovery and development and provide leadership opportunities. Involvement and participation inside and outside the classroom are valued. Through complete engagement with the educational environment, UT students are prepared for careers, graduate and professional education, and lifelong learning. Since 1931, The University of Tampa has provided its students with exceptional learning experiences in a global context. It is committed to supporting every student's development and success, recruiting and promoting faculty of the highest credentials and standards of excellence, creating a supportive campus community, and engaging the broader community and world. The University of Tampa's library opened Oct. 19, 1969, and was initially named in honor of the late St. Louis industrialist, Merl Kelce, whose donation made the construction possible. It was re-named the Macdonald-Kelce Library in 1999 because of the generosity of the Macdonald Family Foundation, whose contribution will transform the facility into a state-of-the-art information resource center. The Macdonald-Kelce Library is part of the Tampa Bay Library Consortium. From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa's signature National Historic Landmark – to the $575 million in new facilities and technology, The University of Tampa's globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis. A distinguished faculty and approximately 8,913 students from all 50 states and 140 countries are joined in a university ranked among the best of the best by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review. A medium-sized private university, UT offers more than 200 academic programs taught by a faculty as passionate about students' success as they are about their areas of expertise. Championship sports, student activities, community service, honors, leadership, and study abroad programs complete an extraordinary academic experience that prepares students for anywhere a world-class education can take you. On Aug. 2, 1933, Tampa Junior College was transformed into The University of Tampa when its headquarters moved from the local high school to what is now known as Plant Hall. Leading the new institution was Frederic H. Spaulding, the former principal of Hillsborough High School and the man who had been the motivating force behind establishing the first local University for Tampa's high school graduates. Plant Hall, the leading academic and administrative building for the University, already had an extraordinary history. The Tampa Bay Hotel, the building, represented and remained a symbol of the city and its history. Local historians credit its builder, railroad and shipping magnate Henry B. Plant, with Tampa's transformation from a sleepy fishing village to what would become a vibrant city of the 21st century. Built between 1888 and 1891, the hotel was designed to surpass all other grand winter resorts. At a $3 million cost, the 511-room giant rose to a flamboyant height of five stories, surrounded by ornate Victorian gingerbread and topped by Moorish minarets, domes, and cupolas. The rooms that once hosted Teddy Roosevelt, the Queen of England, Booker T. Washington, Stephen Crane, and Babe Ruth (who signed his first baseball contract in the hotel's grand dining room) are now classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices–the heart of The University of Tampa and a landscape for state-of-the-art student learning environments. Today, The University of Tampa serves more than 8,913 undergraduate and graduate students, and Plant Hall remains the foundation of a 110-acre, a 60-building campus that successfully blends the historic with the modern. Known for academic excellence, personal attention, and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the University of Tampa students come from 50 states and 140 countries. There are more than 200 programs of study, including 14 master's degree programs and numerous study abroad opportunities. UT boasts a $280 million annual revenue and a $1 billion estimated annual economic impact from its humble beginnings in Plant Hall. View full university