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The Collegiate Way
STUDENTS FIRST
Students are the heart of SPCHS! Students know the staff cares about them as individuals and that they are always willing to assist them and/or celebrate their success. Resources, decisions, and efforts are aligned to help students succeed.
INTEGRITY
We act with integrity; we are honest, ethical, responsible, and courteous.
FAMILY-LIKE CULTURE
Our “family-like” culture promotes personal and professional growth.
CRITICAL THINKERS
We broaden perspectives and promote the principles of civil discourse and ethical responsibility in social, cultural, and environmental matters.
Welcome From Our Principals
Welcome to the St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools (SPCHS) website. We hope you will find it informative and answer any questions you may have about SPCHS. Please check back often for blog posts, featured articles about our current students and alumni, and school events.
SPCHS offers motivated students a unique educational choice to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree from St. Petersburg College (SPC). Faculty and staff pride themselves in offering exemplary support and guidance to our students.
Three programs are offered: the STEM Pre-Collegiate Program entering grades 9-12 located in downtown St. Petersburg, the Pre-Collegiate Program for students entering grade 10 and the Collegiate Program for students entering grade 11. Pre-Collegiate students in grade 10 are taught by high school teachers and take one or two college courses. They attend school five days per week. You will find those programs at the schools located at in St. Petersburg at the SPC Gibbs campus and in Tarpon Springs at the SPC Tarpon campus. Collegiate students in grades 11 and 12 at all three schools are taught by college professors with other college students and usually attend classes Monday through Thursday. Students flourish and mature by being immersed in the college culture, which provides a unique and powerful experience.
The small school setting and family-like atmosphere creates an environment that fosters intellectual growth, respect, and self-discovery. The goal is for every student to meet our mission and realize their educational goals while enjoying all the benefits of both high school and college. Students gain valuable skills, such as college readiness, critical thinking, writing, and research skills that propel them to succeed in college courses while at SPCHS and as they continue their post-secondary education. Our Leadership Program provides students with valuable skills while empowering them to become leaders who make a difference at our schools and in the community.
At SPCHS, we strive to provide a well-rounded educational experience that enables students to mature both socially and academically. Students enjoy a variety of high school and college clubs, musical opportunities through SPC, and social events, such as a fall dance, prom, Grad Bash, and game and movie nights. Each school has their own unique clubs and events.
Please consider volunteering at our school or serving on the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) or School Advisory Council (SAC) – parents are encouraged to get involved!
Thank you for your interest in St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools.
Ryan Halstead, Principal
North Pinellas
(727) 398-8465
Halstead.Ryan@spcollege.edu
Dr. Ian Call, Principal
St. Petersburg
(727) 341-3521
Call.Ian@spcollege.ed
Dr. Raquel Hairston Ed.D., Principal,
Downtown St. Petersburg STEM
(727) 341-3081
Hairston.Raquel@spcollege.edu
St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools’ is a public charter school governed by the St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees. Board meeting schedules, legal notices, agendas, supplemental board materials, meeting minutes, highlights, and meeting videos are available at: https://www.spcollege.edu/friends-partners/about/leadership/board-of-trustees.
In accordance with Florida State Statute, the charter schools' governing board appoints a representative to facilitate parental involvement, provide access to information, assist parents and others with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes. For St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools, the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Matthew Liao-Troth as this representative. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Dr. Matthew Liao-Troth at (727) 341-3178 or at Liaotroth.matthew@spcollege.edu.
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