Shorecrest Preparatory School

Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students age 3 through Grade 12, located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1923, it is the oldest independent day school in the state of Florida. A PK-12 institution, it serves St. Petersburg as well as the greater Tampa Bay area. The campus is on 28 acres located in St. Petersburg. Shorecrest hosts the school's various sport teams known as the Chargers. 100% of Shorecrest seniors are accepted to college.[1]

Shorecrest Preparatory School
Address
5101 First Street Northeast

St. Petersburg
,
Florida

United States
Information
TypePrivate
Established1923
HeadmasterMichael Murphy
Staff100
Age range3-18
Enrollment950
CampusSuburban
Campus size28 Acres
SloganBe More
MascotSparky The Lightning Bolt
Websitewww.shorecrest.org

The school is a part of the Hybrid Learning Consortium.[2] An online program offering a variety of courses to students around the world. Shorecrest was also recognized by Apple as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016-2018, for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum. Grades 5-12 have a 1:1 iPad program.[3]

Service

All grade levels at Shorecrest support local, national and international service organizations. The school’s commitment to community service is facilitated through a full-time Director of Service Learning, who connects students with on- and off-campus service opportunities and outside organizations, and works with faculty and parent volunteers to plan and implement a year-round Service Learning program.

Athletics

Shorecrest's high school sports generally consist of a Varsity and Junior Varsity team. For the middle school, only one team normally represents grades 6-8; however for more competitive sports, there may be a "Gold" and "Green" team with more experienced athletes playing on the competitive Green team.

The following sports are available to boys at Shorecrest:[4]

Fall Winter Spring
Bowling (V) Basketball (MS, JV, V) Tennis (JV, V)
Cross Country (V) Cheerleading (Competitive) Track and Field (MS, V)
Volleyball (MS, JV,V) Soccer (MS, JV, V) Baseball (MS, JV, V)
Football (MS, V) Softball (MS, V)
Golf (MS, V)
Sailing (V)
Swim and Dive (V)

The following sports are available to girls at Shorecrest:

Fall Winter Spring
Bowling (V) Basketball (MS, JV, V) Baseball (MS, JV, V)
Volleyball (MS, JV,V) Cheerleading (Competitive) Tennis (JV, V)
Cross Country (V) Soccer (MS, V) Softball (MS, V)
Football (MS, V) Track and Field (MS, V)
Golf (MS, V)
Sailing (V)
Swim and Dive (V)


Arts

The Upper School has over thirty visual and performing art courses. Shorecrest's Thespian Troupe 3140 has garnered many top honors at both the District and State levels, including presenting one-acts and mainstage productions at the Florida State Thespian Festival in 2014 and 2015.[5]

Accreditation and Memberships

Shorecrest Preparatory School is accredited or a member of the following organizations:[6]

Notable Alumni
  • Patrick Wilson '91; American stage, musical theatre, film and television actor[7]
  • Betsy Thomas Rook '76; author of My Grandmother was from Wales and Senator 1876-1965: The Life and Career of Elmer Thomas.[8]
  • Monica Raymund '04 won the 2013 Imagen Award for Best Actress in Television. Starred in "Lie To Me" and "Chicago Fire".
  • The 2015-16 Shorecrest Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award went to Dr. Michael Ison '89, a physician working in transplants and infectious diseases at Northwestern University in Chicago.

References
  1. "Shorecrest Preparatory School | Shorecrest College Counseling". www.shorecrest.org. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
  2. "Home2". www.hybridlearningconsortium.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  3. "Shorecrest Named Apple Distinguished School". Shorecrest Preparatory School. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
  4. "Shorecrest Preparatory School | Shorecrest Prep Charger Athletic Teams". www.shorecrest.org. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
  5. "Shorecrest Prep Thespians Rake in State Awards". Tampa Bay News Wire. 2015-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
  6. "Shorecrest is an independent, coed, college preparatory school in Florida". www.shorecrest.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  7. "Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award". www.shorecrest.org. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  8. "Catching Up With Betsy Thomas Rook". Shorecrest Preparatory School. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-06-14.

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