First United Methodist Preschool is affiliated with the First United Methodist Church located at 411 Turner Street in Clearwater. It offers classes for children 2 to 4 years of age and provides a faith-based, varied curriculum.
Clearwater Intermediate is a dropout prevention school for students in grades 5 to 8.
The school utilizes integrated studies and small class sizes--with a maximum of 18 students.
Integrated classes have a 90-minute period combining language arts, social studies and science. Other class time is spent studying math and reading. Rotating electives are offered during a 60-minute class period as well.
School instruction is based on the Sunshine State Standards and Pinellas County Student Expectations.
Extracurricular activities include music, drum line, art, Principal's Multicultural Advisory Committee, Student Council, mentoring and volunteering opportunities and 5000 Role Models of Excellence.
The school support staff includes three guidance counselors, a psychologist, an achievement specialist, a social worker, speech therapist, behavior and violence prevention specialists, a school resource officer and learning lab, media and technology specialists.
The school media center features more than 6,000 items including current magazines, graphic novels and fiction and non-fiction titles. The computer lab features 27 computers with Internet access.
The school mission is "to help students reach their highest achievement level in a safe, supportive environment by increasing academic focus through an integrated curriculum and expanded student services."
The University of Phoenix is the one of the largest university or college systems in the United States, with enrollment hovering just under half a million students in 2010. The school is a for-profit institution of higher learning, with much of its coursework conducted via the provision of online classes. The University of Phoenix was designed as a school that catered to working adults.
Light of Christ Early Childhood Center is a Catholic School for children aged 2 to 4 years. The school's philosophy is to provide a developmentally appropriate program that encourages the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional areas of total child growth. The faculty and staff of Light of Christ Early Childhood Center are assisted by supportive community and family members. They seek to ensure an accepting, safe, secure, Christian environment where children are free to learn and grow. Half-day and full-day programs are available. Hours for the half-day program are 9am to noon, while the full-day program hours are 7:30am to 6pm. Please check the website for fees, the handbook and other information.
Belleair Elementary, home of the Tigers, is a Positive Behavior Support school. Positive Behavior Support is an alternative disciplinary method. Students earn Tiger Bucks for being respectful, honest, motivated and responsible. Tiger Bucks can be spent at "The Paw Mart" and at monthly Positive Behavior Support parties. The school offers pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, English as a Second Language and Exceptional Student Education. The Title I school offers free and reduced-price lunches to eligible students.
Skycrest Child Development Center offers age-appropriate programming for children aged two to four and in grades K-5. Before, after and all day programs are available.
Countryside Christian Academy offers education opportunities to children ranging from preschool to middle school. The school offers academics, extracurricular activities and a Biblical worldview.
The school mission is "to partner with parents to develop the whole child; spirit, soul (mind) and body with the awareness that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior."
The dePaul School has been helping people with dyslexia in Clearwater since 1983. The dePaul School, for ages seven to 14, is a nonprofit, non-denominational school dedicated to assessing, remediating and returning dyslexic students to their ongoing educational systems. The school is full-time and it also offers summer and Saturday programs.
T Black Aviation is located in the Sheltair building on the second floor. The company offers an aviation ground school, aircraft rentals, flight training and an (A&P) Aviation Mechanic Certification Program along with FAA and FCC written exams. The written tests are guaranteed in that if you fail, you can return to a class and sit-in. Discounted rates at local hotels are offered to students coming to the area for classes and testing.
A nicely stocked book store is on premises and has pilot supplies, handbooks, manuals and training aids including Jeppesen and ASA flight manuals, A&P books, Florida sectionals, test prep software and manuals. The pilot supplies include an airport facility directory, headsets, logbooks, plotters, kneeboards, flight bags, oil, oil filters, aircraft hardware and more.
Maintenance, maintenance training, annual and pre-buy inspections, catering, detailing, graphics and interior services are also available. The owner, Thomas D. Black, has been at this location since 2010 and in this business for "forever." Look for monthly specials on the website.
Students at this private vocational school study cosmetology, nail care and massage therapy. At the on-site Salon Solaris, they put what they've learned to practice. The full range of hair, nail, massage and facial treatments is available to the public at reduced rates.
This nonprofit organization provides classes in driving and other safety-related skills. AAA-certified driving courses are offered for student drivers, traffic violators or anyone who wants to improve their driving skills. There are specialized motorcycle and commercial vehicle courses, as well as training programs in such diverse fields as first aid, forklift operation and lead paint compliance.
Clearwater High, a public school, is one of the oldest schools in Pinellas County. It offers honors, advanced placement and SPC dual enrollment courses in addition to a standard curriculum.
Clearwater's OCIP program offers an alternative to students who would be on suspension. With this program they stay in school and receive instruction from a teacher as well as group counseling with a social worker.
The school's CAICC program students to prepare themselves for work in the international business community.
Clearwater High offers many extracurriculars: cheerleading, cross country, golf, swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, tennis and track; and academic team, art club, band, chess club, computer club, dance team, drama club, drumline, ecology club, English Academic Society, Fathoms literary magazine, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America and Spanish Honor Society, among many others.
This private school, located near the heart of downtown Clearwater, offers instruction for students from pre-school through high school age. The curriculum follows a philosophy called "Goals Oriented Education." There's a wide range of extracurricular activities and school-sponsored clubs.
Oak Grove, home of the golden knights, offers middle school students an array of academic and athletic programs.
Some school offerings include band and orchestra. Athletics include boys and girls basketball and track. The school also offers academic tutoring.
The school mission is "to create a supportive educational environment so that each student achieves at his or her highest level."