Southeast High was again named one of America's top 500 public high schools by Newsweek magazine in 2010. It boasts top-rated student organizations such as its Key Club, FFA, Southeast Players (drama), its nationally ranked TV production broadcast news team and a world champion Formula One race car team that is part of Technology Students Association. Southeast operates an International Baccalaureate program; a Visual and Performing Arts Academy; an Agriscience, Business, Consumer Science Academy; and an Electronics Communications Center.
Notable Seminoles alumni include former Florida State and NFL standout Peter Warrick and Adrian McPherson, a former "Mr. Basketball" and "Mr. Football" for the state of Florida. Southeast football coach Paul Maechtle is a member of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame and has won two state titles in his 25-plus years at the helm.
Located off First Avenue in the Old Northeast, St. Pete Prep is not a preparatory school but a pre-school that prepares youngsters for their grade-school education. "We learn something new each day," is the motto at the learning center, which has a shaded playground. The school has specific programs, based on age groups and development levels. It is licensed as a pre-school as well as a before and after-care center. It also runs a summer camp.
The teachers at Huntington Learning Center can ease your child's test-taking anxieties by giving them the tools to succeed. The center offers tutoring for students in kindergarten through high school, as well as SAT and ACT preparation and learning resources for parents to help their children at home.
Its teaching method, developed over more than 30 years, includes a diagnostic evaluation to gauge each child's learning level, a customized learning program, certified tutors and a one-on-one approach. Desks and workstations are laid out to allow privacy for study and personalized attention.
The day school serves children ages 2 through pre-kindergarten, and is located on the church campus. Children receive an early-childhood education plus chapel, Spanish, music and art. Healthy snacks are provided daily. There is a fenced-in playground for children to have outdoor activities.
Ed Klopfer Schools maintains five locations throughout Florida. It provides a variety of real estate and certified nursing assistant training programs. Courses are held in classrooms, online and via mail. Rest estate course selections cover subjects such as sales, brokerage, appraisals, mortgage brokerage, property management and home inspections.
The Interactive Education Academy is a private full-time school, which caters to students with learning disabilities. It works with children that have ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's and autisim, in addition to other disabilities. Small class sizes ensure that your child receives the care and direction they need to succeed. The John McKay Scholarship for children with learning disabilities is accepted here.
The Mathnasium of Carrollwood is located in the same plaza with Chuckie Cheese and Oak Emporium. The couple who own this establishment, Alison and Peter Newman specialize in taking the confusion out of Math. They are parents of 3 young children who really love math and want to help children learn the foundation of math skills to be successful in life. The center is a great relaxing environment to teach one on one skills. Visit the website for an example of teaching styles.
Wee Kids of Pasco is a pre-school that accepts children from the ages of just 6 weeks up to 9 years old. With a staff of 14, the school is capable of catering to a total of 111 children and is fully licensed with the state of Florida. The building is very modern with a bright interior decorated with colorful, fun posters and displays.
