Family Resource Guide - United States Special Operations Command
Family Resource Guide - United States Special Operations Command
Family Resource Guide - United States Special Operations Command
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SCHOOLS – K TO 12<br />
The Tampa Bay area offers a wide variety of public and private schools, grades K-12,<br />
including an elementary school located on MacDill AFB. For more information, visit these<br />
websites:<br />
Hillsborough County Schools<br />
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us<br />
Pasco County Schools<br />
www.pasco.k12.fl.us<br />
Pinellas County School<br />
www.pinellas.k12.fl.us<br />
SCHOOLS - HIGHER EDUCATION<br />
Eckerd College (727) 867-1166<br />
Hillsborough Community College (813) 253-7000<br />
Stetson University College of Law (386) 822-7100<br />
University of South Florida (877) 873-2855<br />
Poynter Institute for Media Studies (888) 769-6837<br />
St Petersburg College (727) 341-4772<br />
University of Tampa (813) 253-3333<br />
TINKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
Tinker Elementary School, part of the Hillsborough School District, is a “school of<br />
choice” for dependents of active duty military, retired military and civilians employed on<br />
MacDill AFB, grades PreK to 5. The school is proud to be a 2001-2007 Florida “A” school.<br />
The school is named for Major General Clarence Tinker, a daring pilot and warrior who was the<br />
first Native American Indian to become a major general in the US Army and the first US general<br />
officer to die in combat in World War II.<br />
Vision: Every child and adult at Tinker will be provided a positive, welcoming and<br />
supportive atmosphere that is conducive to giving and receiving instruction. To create this<br />
environment, the 3 R’s are: Respect for ourselves, Respect for others, Respect for our school as a<br />
place of learning.<br />
Mission: We will educate our children in social, physical and academic skills that are<br />
meaningful and lifelong. We will provide opportunities for all our students and personnel to<br />
realize their self-worth and reach their maximum potential.<br />
Activities and programs include: Clubs (Future Teachers, Friends/Neighbors, Showteam),<br />
Arts (Orchestra, Art, Band, Chorus, Theater), Before & After School Program. Uniforms are<br />
mandatory and may be purchased at local department stores.<br />
CONTACT INFORMATION:<br />
Bldg 1203 – 8207 Tinker St<br />
(813) 840-2043<br />
Hours: Students Mon-Fri 0800-1415<br />
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