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School alternatives

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2003

Here is a list of the district's countywide magnet and fundamental schools and career academy programs. They all will be represented at the Magnet and High School Showcase on Saturday. Additionally, most are offering school tours and discovery nights to let parents and children know what they have to offer.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAGNET PROGRAMS

Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology at Bay Point Elementary School, 5800 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg, 552-1457

School tours: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in September and October

Discovery night: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 14

Center for the Arts and International Studies at Perkins Elementary School, 2205 18th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2117

School tours: by appointment

Discovery night: 7 p.m. Oct. 16

Center for Communication and Mass Media at Melrose Elementary School, 1752 13th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2175

School tours: by appointment

Discovery night: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 1

Center for Gifted Studies at Ridgecrest Elementary School, 1901 119th St. N, Largo, 588-3580

School tours: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 17 and Oct. 29; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 23

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School, 5900 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2335

School tours: 9 a.m. Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 24

Curtis Fundamental Elementary School, 1210 Holt Ave., Clearwater, 469-5996

School tours: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays in September and October

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 7

Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, 2229 25th St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2139

School tours: 9 a.m. Tuesdays in September and October

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 23

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, 95 72nd St. N, St. Petersburg, 893-2646

School tours: 1 p.m. Fridays in September and October

Discovery night: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School, 400 E Harrison St., Tarpon Springs, 943-5508

School tours: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays in September and October

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET PROGRAMS

Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology at Bay Point Middle School, 2151 62nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2600

School tours: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October

Discovery night: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 23

Center for the Arts and Communication Studies at John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2400

School tours: 10 a.m. Wednesdays in September and October

MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS

Coachman Fundamental Middle School, 2235 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, 669-1190

School tours: by appointment

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 11

Southside Fundamental Middle School, 1701 10th St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2742

School tours: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in September and Oct. 2 and Oct. 9

Discovery night: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday

HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET PROGRAMS

All school tours are by appointment.

Business Education and Technology Academy at Gibbs High School, 901 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2500, ext. 2002

Discovery night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 16

Center for Advanced Technologies at Lakewood High School, 1400 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2926

Open house: 9-11 a.m. Sept. 20

Discovery night: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23

Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St. S, Gulfport, 893-2780, ext. 124

Discovery night: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday

Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Palm Harbor University High School, 1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor, 669-1131

Discovery night: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 11

Criminal Justice Academy at Pinellas Park High School, 6305 118th Ave. N, Largo, 538-7410, ext. 120

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 2

Early Graduation Option at Osceola High School, 9751 98th St. N, Largo, 547-7717, ext. 1005

Discovery night: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30

International Baccalaureate Program at Palm Harbor University High School, 1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor, 669-1131, ext. 146

Discovery night: 7-8:30 Sept. 15

International Baccalaureate Program at St. Petersburg High School, 2501 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 893-1842, ext. 112

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 10

Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, 893-2933

Discovery night: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 1

21st Century Learning Center and Teaching Arts Academy at Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave., Largo, 588-3758

Discovery night: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 18

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER ACADEMIES

All school tours are by appointment.

Agriscience Academy at Tarpon Springs High School, 1411 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs, 943-4900

Discovery night: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 23

Architectural Design and Construction Academy at Dunedin High School, 1651 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin, 469-4100

Discovery night: 7 p.m. Oct. 7

Automotive Academy at Northeast High School, 5500 16th St. N, St. Petersburg, 570-3138

Discovery night: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday

International Culture and Commerce Academy at Clearwater High School, 540 S Hercules Ave., Clearwater, 298-1620

Graphic Arts Academy at Dixie Hollins High School, 4940 62nd St. N, St. Petersburg, 547-7876

Discovery night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23

[Last modified September 3, 2003, 01:32:04]


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