School Overview

Tampa Day School is Tampa's premier, K-8 school for kids who learn differently.

Tampa Day School is an independent school located in the Citrus Park area of Tampa, Florida.  Our program is ideal for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, dyslexia, and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  We serve students entering Kindergarten through eighth grade with a need for a low teacher-to-pupil ratio, direct and explicit instruction, multi-sensory learning experiences, assistance with organization, and a higher rate of individualized attention than is typically afforded in more traditional settings.   

Not Just Teachers. Mentors.

This is a talented and driven group of professionals with top credentials. They are motivated and well equipped to address learning differences. Our faculty are patient, passionate and dedicated to this very special mission. They are teachers you can talk to. And teachers who respond. A number of them are also parents of Tampa Day students, and were so impressed with how we do things that they jumped onboard themselves.

Methods That Adapt

Because TDS is a finely tuned organization without a cumbersome bureaucracy, adjustments can be made immediately, changing gears overnight if necessary. Our teachers rely on nurturing relationships and embrace each child’s individuality as an opportunity, not a pitfall. They know that individual students often require attention to social, emotional and academic issues to flourish in school.

This is not a slowed down version of traditional schooling. There are no reduced expectations. Tampa Day’s FCIS-accredited program emphasizes individualized instruction in core subjects, plus science, social studies, physical education and the arts. Supplemental materials and unique scheduling arrangements have been carefully researched to match a wide variety of learning styles. Tampa Day teaches much of the same material as traditional schools, but in ways that really hit home with students.

Parental Community

One of our core beliefs about education is that there is a undeniable bond between home and school life.  At TDS, we realize that parental involvement and communication are critical and therefore, have adopted an open door policy to parents.  We have established multiple options for parent-staff communication to accommodate families with varying time contraints and make ourselves available to parents to resolve parent concerns as rapidly as possible.  We encourage parents to visit during school hours and get involved with classroom activities, our parent organization, and/or the many field trips and events scheduled throughout the year.  We host numerous family-oriented events and welcome the support of parent volunteers to promote the involvement of family members.  In our experience, parents, teachers, administrators and most importantly, students, benefit from trusting, collaborative home-school relationships.  Students see these personal connections and are encouraged to perform well in school and interact in a similar manner with classmates. 

Where Kids Love Learning

Stop by our school as kids are arriving for their day. Watch how excited, energetic and full of life they are. It’s no accident. This is a school where learning is an adventure, not a chore. When kids are treated with dignity, respect and fairness, their enthusiasm becomes infectious. Classes are small. Students share their own personal interests and we show them how to weave those interests into their classroom learning. At the end of the day, they come away having experienced success in the learning process and a readiness to take on more.