Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet embraces all students and their diverse backgrounds, providing opportunities for every student to reach their full potential while exploring cultural differences. 

Cultural and Language Experiences:

Students, grades K – 5, participate twice yearly in Cultural Connections Clusters (CCC). These are 6-week units of study, where teachers share their knowledge and passion about subjects connected to the 17 SDGs. Students have a choice in which CCC they wish to attend. Additionally, partnerships with Hillsborough Community College, University of Tampa, Tampa Heights’s PTA, and other local businesses bring cultural experiences to our students each quarter.

Global Elementary Model United Nations (GEMUN):

Students, grades 4 and 5, have an opportunity to identify real world problems among countries of the world and collaborate to find solutions to make our world a better place in which to live. Students acquire writing, public speaking and presentation skills in preparing and delivering position papers and resolutions.

Organic Gardens and Butterfly Garden:

Tampa Heights offers students many gardens to enjoy!  We are always expanding our gardens to give all students experience of hands-on organic gardening and cultivation as they study Life Science. Students grow Florida-friendly herbs, fruits and vegetables and create a habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Students may also enjoy our Butterfly Garden.

Gifted and Talent Development:

Gifted services by gifted-endorsed professionals as well as differentiation within the classroom setting are evident at Tampa Heights. Project-based and problem-based learning activities, are included in the gifted curriculum. This year, our gifted population will be addressing their goals through virtual classes. Additionally, students participate in field trips each semester, chosen to add depth and complexity to their topic of study.

2nd Language Acquisition:

Tampa Heights’ 2nd language acquisition program (School Duolingo) gives Tampa Heights’ students a choice of many languages to study and potentially become fluent. All students have an account which can be accessed from school or home. 

Technology:

Tampa Heights is a 1 to 1 school, has school-wide wireless, computer and research mobile laptop carts, a video production center, robotics, and an art and design maker space.

The Leader In Me:

Leader In Me (LiM) is an integrative approach that focuses on a holistic approach to education. It empowers our staff and students to focus on the five paradigms to build life-long skills. 

Navigation Consultants Program:

Leadership qualities, commitment, and a love of Tampa Heights Magnet are all that’s needed here for students in grades 4 and 5 to participate in representing our school to prospective families. Navigation Consultants attend marketing functions and are given leadership opportunities at all school-based events.

Executive Green Team:

Students in all grades are given the opportunity to create and maintain an active recycling program during the school year. Additionally, this cadre of students will plan and execute a school-wide service learning initiative to celebrate Earth Day at Tampa Heights. Students at all grade levels are given the opportunity to become a “Green Team” member, whose responsibilities are assisting with the recycling program at Tampa Heights Magnet.

Safety Patrol, Peer Mediators, and Morning Show:

5th grade students may participate in three school-wide initiatives; Safety Patrol, Peer Mediators, and Morning Show Correspondents, which hone leadership and communication skills. Upcoming 4th grade students will apply, be chosen, and train for these worthwhile roles for the upcoming year.

Tampa Heights Quote Finders:

Students in 3rd - 5th grade, who share a love of reading and finding quotations from famous people around the world, both past and present, choose age-appropriate quotations to share with other children.

Guitar, African Drum Ensemble, and Chorus:

Tampa Heights Magnet offers a plethora of music opportunities for all students in every grade level. In addition to the regular music curriculum, chorus is offered to every student at Tampa Heights.  Intermediate students can also participate in guitar and African Drum ensemble.

On-Site Reading and Math Coaches:

Our on-site Reading and Math coaches work with teachers and students to provide daily whole-group and small group lessons, where reading, writing and math strategies are emphasized and valued.

Leadership Enterprise:

5th grade students experience one Leadership Enterprise per quarter, where community partners are invited to speak about their professions and how they achieved, goal setting, networking, and leadership qualities it takes to succeed. Students also receive etiquette training and dress in business attire for these one-day sessions.

PBIS:

Students at Tampa Heights have daily opportunities to “go above and beyond" and "do the right thing” to earn points for our school store and special events.   Monthly, children may exchange their “points” for items in the store or attend special events. 

International E-Pals/Skype:

Students at Tampa Heights Magnet correspond with other students from around the world using technology to encourage understanding and tolerance of international cultures and to collaborate on real-world problem-solving.

Taste of Tampa Heights:

Each year, our entire school participates in an afterschool event, Taste of Tampa Heights, set up on our beautiful school grounds. Community members and business partners help to supply entertainment and students showcase all they’ve learned throughout the year about their grade-level study of the SDG. This student showcase is an amazing way for our Navigators to innovate, invent, and campaign for the SDGs. 

HOST Before and After School Care:

Tampa Heights Magnet maintains a school-year morning and afterschool program, HOST, which affords parents an opportunity for their child/children to have access to professional care. HOST students complete homework, enjoy snacks, daily exercise and coordinated activities before and after the regular school day.

Five-Star School:

Tampa Heights has been acknowledged as a Florida Department of Education Five-Star School, the highest award for community involvement and service to children and families, for the past 19 years.