Cristo Rey Tampa High School

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Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School
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Cristo Rey Tampa High School
6400 E. Chelsea St.

Tampa, Florida
33610

United States
Coordinates 27°59′17.7534″N82°23′2.8788″W / 27.988264833°N 82.384133000°W / 27.988264833; -82.384133000
Information
Type Salesian, Catholic
Established2016;7 years ago (2016)
PresidentPatrick Liang
PrincipalMatthew J. Torano
Grades9-12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment227 [1]
Color(s)    Royal blue, gold, navy
MascotPanthers
Nickname CRT
AccreditationFlorida Council of Independent Schools
Affiliation Cristo Rey Network
Website www.cristoreytampa.org

Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school and work study program sponsored by the Salesians of Don Bosco. [2] Opened in 2016, it is a part of the national Cristo Rey Network of schools. The school's goal is to give children from lower income families a better chance of getting a college education. To be admitted, students must meet financial need guidelines. [3] [4]

Contents

Academics

The Cristo Rey curriculum is designed and taught to prepare students for success in college and life. Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum (standard and honors) using an instructional model that maximizes the use of technology and meaningful assessment. The Cristo Rey curriculum offers both dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. [5]

Corporate work study program

The signature and differentiating component of Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School is the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). Through this innovative program, students receive a private, college preparatory education, while gaining invaluable real-world work experience from leading corporations and non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. [6] The Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program has been praised for allowing students to gain real-world work experience across many different professional fields, and has been shown to have a significant formative impact on students – demystifying the world outside their neighborhoods; developing workplace readiness skills; introducing them to role models and supportive mentors; and building competence, confidence and aspiration for college and career success. [7] [8]

Extracurriculars

While academics and honoring student corporate work skills are the main focus, Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School also offers students the opportunity to participate in clubs, club sports and competitive sports. Students may participate in clubs such as Campus Youth Ministry, Hispanic Honor Society, Key Club, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society and Student Government. Club sports include Baseball and Tennis. [9] As a member of the Florida Independent High School Athletic Association (FIHSAA), [10] competitive sports include Boys Baseball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Bass Fishing, Boys and Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball. [11]

Financial aid

Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School provides an affordable means of education for deserving young people and their families. Every student receives financial assistance from Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, administered by Step Up For Students, Cristo Rey Tampa scholarships and the Cristo Rey Work Study Program. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Academics". www.cristoreytampa.org. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  2. ↑ "About Cristo Rey Tampa High School". www.cristoreytampa.org. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  3. ↑ Grigg, Nicole (2016-07-13). "New high school set to open, offers students chance to work too". WFTS. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  4. ↑ "For Good: Private school for underprivileged to open in Tampa in 2016". 83Degrees. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  5. ↑ "College Preparatory Curriculum". www.cristoreytampa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  6. ↑ "Corporate Work Study Program". www.cristoreytampa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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  8. ↑ "Success of Innovative Urban Catholic School Sparks Major Investment". Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
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  10. ↑ "School Links". www.fihsaa.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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  12. ↑ "Financial Information" (PDF). www.cristoreytampa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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