I graduated fifth in my class at Shorecrest, class of 1990, after graduating as Valedictorian of my…read moreRoman Catholic K - 8. I also coached track and field for six years as an alumnus. As a member of the Alumni Board who had received full academic scholarships to three top 20 colleges and universities, BA, Davidson College, MDiv and ThM, Duke University and PhD abd*, U of Notre Dame, I can personally attest that Shorecrest prepares its students to be the absolute best in their field whether it's theater (e.g. actor Patrick Wilson), higher education, business or military. Shorecrest promotes both academic excellence and innovation and is well worth the investment.

Shorecrest is a great school in a great location! The teachers are amazing and my kids have learned…read moreeverything they need to be successful in life.

I have been a student at this campus for the last 2 semesters…read more It is much smaller than Tampa and seems to be more of a commuter campus. I love that the student body seems to be older than that of Tampa. I am 27 and when I was at Tampa campus, I was usually the oldest person in my class. Now, I am about the average age. The classes are also considerably smaller. In Tampa, I had classes with 200 other students in it. Now my biggest class had 70 and my smallest had 5. The professors are often adjunct in St Pete. This is really interesting because you have teachers who usually work and specialize in the material being taught. I feel this is much better than the grad student method of Tampa. As far as student involvement is concerned, they both have a large number of students in clubs and organizations. Many students work on the campus so things like the help desk and library are students that go there, too. There is also free tutoring that is run by students. It is an invaluable resource that is a part of your tuition. I suggest going anytime you have a question. The location is simply beautiful. It is located right on the water. There is a dock and a marina in the back of the school. Although the offices are a little hard to find, the campus is gorgeous. The staff all over campus in St Pete is MUCH more helpful and polite, though. Overall, I think St Pete suits me much better than Tampa.

My college (Eckerd) sometimes does joint programs and competitions with USFSP & so I've been on…read moretheir campus a few times now. It's in the heart of downtown St. Pete and has a gorgeous student center with large aquariums, comfy seating, and a cafeteria too. Upstairs they have large ballroom/conference areas great for large presentations like the film event I attended, but it can also be sectioned off into smaller portions which was what was done when I attended a guest lecture there that my professor for my Literature and Human Rights course (offered at Eckerd) highly recommended. My boyfriend now goes to USFSP to touch up his orgo-chem skills before going to grad school & his only complaint is parking; they have a large parking garage right across from campus, but it gets filled quick according to him. But he's enjoyed his professors so far and noted how small the orgo-chem labs are - only about 10 students so a great way to get hands on experience and attention.

My daughter is doing so great here I would recommend this place if your child is struggling..read more

Sending my daughter to Center Academy has completely changed her relationship with school. Her…read moreanxiety, which once made mornings and after school time overwhelming, has significantly decreased because she feels understood, supported, and safe. The staff take the time to meet her individual needs and build her confidence instead of rushing or pressuring her. She now looks forward to learning, and seeing her happy and calm has been life-changing for our family.

The teachers were good and seemed to be trying their best but the students could make sailors…read moreblush. They openly curse in front of adults and I wish it was just an F bomb here or there. My son was verbally and physically assaulted multiple times and we had to pull him for his own safety. If you have a special needs child, this isn't the school for you.

My grandson, who attends Largo Middle IB World School and is an FBLA students who had an incredible…read moretime at the Fall Rally at the St. Pete Coliseum! The event was well organized, engaging, and gave the students a true taste of a professional business conference--from dressing in business attire to hearing inspiring speakers and networking with other future leaders. Many thanks to Coach I and Mrs. Ondos for making this opportunity possible for our kids!"

The check in process here was amazing…read more They have been so organized with emails and even during the move in too. They made sure the students and parents felt welcome and assisted us to make sure we were not lost. Thank you!

Disclaimer: my criticism is directed entirely towards the dining hall…read more It is incredibly rare that i have a decent experience while dining here. I have fallen victim to food poisoning multiple times, options are slim, and it is very dirty. i once witnessed a worker wiping counter tops off with a dirty rag and then proceeding to wipe the top of a "clean" plate off with the same rag. if you must eat here, don't think too much about where your food comes from. additionally, the menu is brief and repetitive. it is difficult to find a healthy option and if you do, it takes a bit of innovation with the low quality ingredients you are given. the food that is served is insanely greasy and flavors are minimal. with the new dining hall just having opened, i certainly got my hopes up. i was very much let down. if anything, it is worse. the setup is entirely unplanned and inconvenient and while it looks there are more options, do not let that fool you. they omitted the waffle bar (a fan favorite) and they tend to falsely advertise the cereal. they always run out of necessities and fail to replace them. food is either undercooked or incredibly dry. they scam you by forcing you to be a part of the meal plan if you live on campus housing (at least your first year). this must be stopped. food is inedible and you will be spending your money on food elsewhere. we must take a stand against this. who's with me?

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Great school all my kids went and go here. Principal is wonderful and very accommodating for my…read moredisabled child.

Our son has been attending for two years, he is in first grade now. He is always excited to go to…read moreschool and misses it when not there. The campus is like a postcard, the teachers amazingly knowledgeable, kind, and professional, yet loving with the kids. The staff is magnificent. After the hurricane the school leadership, Mr. Salvo, acted superbly addressing safety, way ahead, and communicating with the parents how the response to the hurricane as a family was going as well as weaving the way ahead for the school insofar plans, strategy, and future. The Father and reverend at the church are warm and embracing all the faiths attending the school. We attend every chapel with our son. The teachers are always responsive, and the events are always very appropriate and joyful. Now our son will be learning the violin, and we are excited to see his progress. Being part of the St Mary's family gives us peace and warmth of heart. Academically superior.