Our School

History of the Church and School

Family of Christ Christian School was founded in 1999 as a new mission in the New Tampa area. The church was blessed with the purchase of a beautiful 46-acre wooded campus located in Tampa Palms.


In November of 1999, when the church moved into the first building, the program included a preschool and Kindergarten program. The mission of the church was to add a grade each school year, and the school now includes Kindergarten through Eighth grade.


The hours of operation are as follows:

  • Kindergarten - 5th: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Elementary)
  • 6th - 8th:       8:10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Middle)


Before and after care available by our Child Development Center. For information and rates, please click on the Before/Afterschool tab.

Philosophy and Objectives

Family of Christ Christian School's philosophy is to foster a Christ-centered educational environment in which children are provided the highest quality of Christian education. The curriculum provides a solid emphasis on academic skills, balanced with Christian teaching of Biblical truths, and how they apply to everyday living. Academic and enrichment programs are planned for the child's spiritual, mental, social, emotional, and physical growth. The entire program offers many opportunities for the child to observe the miracle of God's wonderful world.

Accreditation

Family of Christ Christian School is fully accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA) and by the district of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Accreditation offers the assurance that our school is fulfilling all NLSA educational requirements and our curriculum is approved. Family of Christ Christian School goes through an evaluation process every five years.


In addition, our school complies with and exceeds the Florida Sunshine State Standards as well as the Hillsborough County Benchmarks for each grade level. All homeroom classroom teachers hold and maintain a Professional Educator's Certificate.

Standards of Ethical Conduct

Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

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