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interdistrict transfer


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durgajasra February 28, 2013


my son is second grader,i want to know, is there inter district transfer between the same county,though these school r in different zonal area .if... More » 

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MagnetMom March 12, 2013


Hi durgajasra, and welcome to GreatSchools Tampa Community. Contact your school district for details. Most districts... More »

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Looking for decent public elementary school and school for pre-k at south tampa please help me!Me and my husband moved here i...


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April08 August 9, 2012


Looking for decent public elementary school and school for pre-k at south tampa please help me! Me and my husband moved here in the... More » 

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trperm August 17, 2012


First of all Clipper Bay is HORRIBLE!!!! Especially if you are coming from Carrollwood you will be mortified at the way... More »

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April08 August 21, 2012


Hi trperm! Thank you for your reply. We are just inquiring at clipper bay and clipper cove and I'm glad we still look... More »

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Is Alexander easy for a 3rd grader to get in?


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ginnysparrow August 7, 2012


I'm moving the Town N Country the end of August, and my neighborhood school isn't Alexander, but the next one over, (Bayside?) same region... More » 

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MagnetMom August 28, 2012


Hi ginnysparrow, You might have already moved, and know the answer, but for anyone with a similar question down... More »

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Will be relocating to the New Tampa area into the Arbor Green Community looking for some feed back on Pride and Benito schools.


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Taboo01 August 2, 2012


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Hi,My family is relocating to Tampa from South Africa. My son, who will be ready for first grade, has been going to a top pr...


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sherilb July 27, 2012


Relocating to Tampa from south Africa. Help! Can anyone recommend a good elementary school. My children are 6,4 and 1.

Input on Where to Rent....great Elementary Schools


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jstraub July 9, 2012


Hi There! We will be relocating from Cincinnati, Ohio the Tampa area 3-6 months. We have a 3 year old and 6 year olds. Our top priority is finding... More » 

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lilmunky July 10, 2012


The Elementary schools in South Tampa are good but the middle schools and High schools are not. If you are looking to... More »

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Moving to Tampa


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mila0927 June 30, 2012


We are moving to Tampa within next month or so and looking for a house but the school is our first priority. Of course we don't know anything... More » 

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aliciavieira July 14, 2012


mila0927 what school did you decide on finally ? I am moving to Tampa around October and have 3 kids 1 elementary, 1 middle... More »

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CookieMonsters July 31, 2012


We live in New Tampa (northern Hillsborough county) and specifically moved here for the schools. We've been here for... More »

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Moving to Tampa SOON! Need help, please!!!


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busymommaof3 June 27, 2012


My family and I are moving to Tampa in a few weeks, as my husband just accepted an offer with a company there. The company is going to provide us... More » 

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remaxbill June 29, 2012


Fishhawk Ranch is a great place to raise your family. I am a realtor and I live there. If there is anything I can help... More »

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Moving to Tampa


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deaake June 20, 2012


will be moving in first week of August,( sudden decision) was looking for some excellent elementary schools, husband will be working in Brandon... More » 

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remaxbill June 29, 2012


Brandon and Valrico have great elementary schools also Lithia (Fishhawk Ranch) I live and sell real estate in the Valrico... More »

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lilmunky July 10, 2012


Valrico is wonderful! We just bought a home here and it is so much nicer then living in Tampa. Brandon is also just right... More »

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School enrollment requirements


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JulieMirskaya May 15, 2012


Hello,we are planning to move to Tampa.this summer, My son is 6 years old and will be going to 1st grade. We have a little tricky situation: my... More » 

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MagnetMom May 16, 2012


Hi JulieMirskaya, Public schools do not require legal residency. Simply bring a birth certificate, proof of... More »

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coryp1 June 17, 2012


The Hillsborough County School system here in Tampa is very diverse and has many students in the same situation. Just... More »

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