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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – GRADES K-1 ONLY
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL – GRADES K – 8
HIGH SCHOOL M.A.S.T.R. PLAN – GRADES 6-9

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Support your child in achieving Their potential.

If you live in South St. Petersburg and you believe your child can benefit from our M.A.S.T.R. Kids® programs, please complete the application as the first step.

Don’t wait! Our Summer Session (June 3 – July 26, 2024) will fill up quickly. We will accept applications for the Summer Session until March 22nd, or until all available testing spots have been filled. Once we reach capacity, we will maintain a waiting list.

Thanks to a generous grant from United Way Suncoast, the total fee for the Summer program is $25 per child, up to a maximum of $75 per family.

Application Process

(All Steps Required)

STEP 1: Complete the application (click for link). You will receive a confirmation email with next steps. If any additional information is required, someone from our team will reach out to you. STEP 2: Schedule your child for an i-Ready assessment (link provided when you complete the application). We test all scholars who are not currently enrolled prior to acceptance as we group scholars by ability rather than grade. Acceptance is based on ability group availability. Acceptance is based on ability group availability. STEP 3: Pay the application fee of $25 per child, up to a maximum of $75 per family, when you bring your scholar for the assessment. If we are unable to accept your child because of ability group availability, we will refund the application fee. Otherwise, it is non-refundable.

For the 2024-2025 After-School Session, the application window will open in June and remain open until capacity is reached.

Familiarity and Continuity Enhance Learning

Research shows that students learn best in environments where they feel both comfortable and supported. It takes time to build a supportive culture of learning where teachers and peers are trusted. So, we want work with students on an ongoing basis and we give preference to students enrolled in one program and seeking to participate in the other. For example, students enrolled in the After School Program are notified early about enrollment deadlines and changes in the Summer Program.

Q&A

What if my child can’t attend all eight weeks?

For maximum academic benefit, we ask that students attend at least six weeks. Therefore, if your scholar will miss more than two weeks over the summer, we ask that you find another program for the child to attend.

What age range do you serve?

Your child must be 5 years old as of the first day they begin the program. We have programs for students who will enter Kindergarten in August through those in 10th grade.

What happens if I don’t schedule my scholar for the i-Ready assessment?

Your scholar will not be considered for enrollment.

Will I have to pay anything else?

Thanks to a generous grant from United Way Suncoast, the total cost per child is the $25 application fee, up to a maximum of $75 per family.

What are your acceptance criteria?

Our currently enrolled students and their siblings are given priority for enrollment. After that, acceptance is based on date of application and availability of slots in each ability group. If a scholar has attended a program in the past, attendance and behavior history is also considered. Once we reach capacity, we maintain a waiting list.