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Experience

Tampa Prep’s pro-child approach to partnering with parents prepares students to step onto a college campus with complete confidence and the ability to thrive independently.

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TEACHING SELF-ADVOCACY

It is important to note that Tampa Prep is also a place for students to transition into becoming self-advocates in an age-appropriate way. Beginning in ninth grade, our faculty advisors and administrative deans partner with students and encourage them to seek help and solve problems on their own (or with the support of a faculty advisor) before asking parents to get involved.

The Tampa Prep Parent Alliance’s Parent Education Committee (PEC) brings in professional speakers throughout the year to discuss topics that benefit and educate parents with students in all grade levels.

“Our ultimate goal for our children is for them to find out who they are, what they’re good at, and what they want for life after college. We’re just along for the ride.”

Lindsay Bomstein, 8th & 11th-Grade Parent

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Throughout the years, we have discussed the following topics:

  • A Beginners Guide To Mindfulness: Helping You and Your Teenager Manage Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Karan Lamb and Tricia Schuster
  • Internet Safety with Andy Ray, retired law enforcement officer
  • What Every Parent Should Know with Dr. Mary Martinasek
  • Real World 101: What Colleges Want Your Kids To Know with Dr. Kerr Ramsey, Associate Vice President for Admissions at High Point University
  • Teaching Teens How to Feed Themselves Food Culture with Krista Maddock
  • When Your Good Kid Makes a Bad Choice with criminal defense attorney Andrew Shein
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Volunteer Opportunities

We take great pride in the amount of versatility we provide to our students concerning volunteer opportunities and giving back to our community. We believe in allowing our students to choose where to place their passions.
We also encourage parents to volunteer their time, as well, and become more involved with our school through a variety of TPPA events.

Volunteer Committees

  • Hospitality Chairs
  • Faculty Appreciation
  • Parent Education Committee (PEC)
  • Community Service
  • End-of-Year BBQ
  • Grade-Level Representatives

Special Interest Groups

  • Book Club – Meets once a month at school to discuss a book.
  • International Parents & Friends – Meets monthly to share cultures.
  • Terrapin Dads – Once-per-semester socials and tailgates.
  • Outings Group – Explores Tampa Bay offerings via museums, kayaking, biking, etc.

Grade-level Events to Enjoy

  • Grade-level Socials
  • Upper School / Middle School Student Lunch – Once per semester, parents provide a special treat or lunch for each grade level.

Get involved in our Parents Alliance

Parents are an integral part of the Tampa Prep community. Through the Tampa Prep Parents Alliance (TPPA), parents partner with the school to volunteer and provide support for activities, events and programs.

Get Involved