Academy Prep Center - St. Petersburg

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Transforming Our Communities...
One Child at a Time.

More Than a School

The Joan Fortune Campus opened its doors in 1997. Set amongst historic grand oak trees, the campus is located on 22nd Avenue South in St. Petersburg's "midtown."

The school initially opened to boys in grades 5 and 6 and added a new class each year until the campus held boys in grades 5 through 8. In the summer of 2000, the St. Petersburg campus opened to girls in grade 5. The campus now serves a full complement of boys and girls in grades 5 through 8.

Academy Prep's impact is most evident through the success of its graduates. Founded in a neighborhood where less than 37% of students were graduating from high school, 95% of Academy Prep's graduates are currently in high school, college, or have already begun successful careers.

Mission
To inspire and empower students qualifying for need-based scholarships to be future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.

Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg Announces Online Campaign
Month-long online fundraiser aims to raise $30,000 for interactive classroom technology

The opening of school at Academy Prep St Petersburg brings exciting new programs and activities. A Development focus this year is to provide funds for more advanced technology in classrooms. Toward this end, Academy Prep is proud to announce its first month-long online campaign. The Power of You @ Academy Prep: Back to School. The campaign kicked off September 1st with a goal to raise $30,000 by September 30th.

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Students' Art Featured at Eckerd's Lewis House

Several students were able to enjoy their own art work displayed at the Lewis House at Eckerd College. Students and their families were hosted by the sponsors of the installation, the Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College for a reception on September 8.

The painting collection was completed by 6th-8th grade students during the 2010-2011 academic year. Ms. Good, former art teacher, chose the paintings for the show. “I have been very impressed with the quality of artwork our students have been able to accomplish over the year. These paintings were cumulating projects demonstrating their knowledge of color theory and painting mechanics.” The display has been enjoyed since the beginning of July and will remain until September 15.

Academy Preps Kick Off Another Exciting School Year

The new school year at Academy Prep’s St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses has begun with great anticipation and hope.

The smiling and studious faces have returned to school, right back to where they left off, prepared for the new academic challenges they face this school year. We also welcome our new fifth and sixth graders–already developing so positively!

The start of the school year brings many new enrichment activities to Academy Prep.

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Academy Prep St. Petersburg
High Tech Fundraising

As Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg heralds a new year, we celebrate all the ways our mission and programs have helped our students take full advantage of their great potential.

For example, Sara Young, our 2011 Valedictorian, is our first student to attend prestigious Chatham Hall, a boarding school in Virginia.

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Are you an Education major who needs observation hours?

Observation Hours Available

To arrange your orientation and free background
check, contact:

Elizabeth Good
Community Relations Coordinator
Phone: 727-322-0800 x 2108
Email: egood@academyprep.org

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Now Accepting Admission Applications for 2012-2013 School Year
Need-based tuition scholarships available!

Discover why our students pledge to be the greatest, most committed, most responsible people this world has ever known.

Families of current 4th and 5th graders, please contact the school manager at 727-322-0800
or
Fill out the Admissions Inquiry Form in the column to the right.