Broward Elementary was erected in 1926 and first opened in September 1927. It was named for former Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward.
The school is located a few blocks east of the Hillsborough River.
Broward serves a diverse, multi-ethnic student population. Eighty-nine percent of its students come from predominantly economically disadvantaged families. In addition, 20 percent of its population is classified as students with disabilities, and 18 percent are classified as English language learners.
The school's vision statement is that every student will reach his or her potential.
Broward is a part of the Teacher Incentive Fund, which provides enhanced compensation for teachers and administrators who are deemed effective at high needs schools.
The school uniform colors are red, white and blue, and the mascot is a tiger.
New Tampa Christian Academy offers a scripture-based curriculum for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. It is affiliated with the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Children are encouraged to work on small and large motor skills and cognitive skills and to learn basic social skills. The website provides comprehensive information.
This small school is situated in the middle of a suburban community, and educates children ages 2 through 5. The school is private, and offers an enriched academic program that includes music and Spanish.
A Plus Traffic and Driving School conducts driving lessons for people needing to take courses to obtain a Florida drivers license. It also fulfill the requirements for court-ordered traffic school for tickets and suspended licenses. For more information, visit its website or call.
Children's Nest Day Schools is a great, kid-friendly environment that offers free, voluntary pre-Kindergarten classes. Here, your children will have some of the best possible care while you are at work.
Children's Nest Day Schools also offers activities such as art, storytime and playground time. The child-to-teacher ratio is very low, so the classes are more personable. The curriculum at Children's Nest Day Schools consists of classes such as learning shapes, colors, numbers, socialization, motor skills and more. Call or stop by for more information.
This local Tutoring Center franchise offers one-on-one instruction to help students improve reading, writing and math skills and study habits. Classes are provided to prepare individuals for G.E.D. and F.C.A.T. exams.
The Tampa Bay Beauty Institute is an educational facility empowering men and women to acquire skills and licenses that can lead to entrepreneurship. All aspects of cosmetology are taught here, including hair braiding and weaving.
The salon opens to the public on a limited basis allowing the community to access low cost styling while offering practise opportunities to students under the watchful eye of their instructors.
Cash only please. The salon does not accept credit cards or checks as a payment option at this time.
Since 2005, Mac's Sports Inc. has provided the Tampa Bay and Carrollwood communities with everything scuba and snorkeling. Mac's Sports Inc. prides itself on being one of the oldest scuba companies in the country, and a valuable member of the scuba world since 1965. Here, underwater sports enthusiasts find scuba and snorkeling equipment and gear and can also take scuba-diving classes. The store's environment is fun, and the staff are well-informed and personable.
Messiah Lutheran Church Preschool is nationally accredited and offers voluntary pre-kindergarten to the community. Located at 14920 Hutchinson Rd. in the Greater Northdale community of Tampa, Messiah Lutheran Church Preschool accepts children from 2 to 4 years old into its program.
Visit its website for additional information and enrollment policies.
Playworld Academy is a preschool and daycare in Carrollwood. It is located on Linebaugh Avenue next to Rhonda's Touch of Class Salon. This preschool offers an academic program, arts and crafts, transportation to and from elementary school, field trips and summer programs.