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Private Christian schools provide an education for students with a faith-centered approach. Many of these schools offer or even require students to take biblical study classes, as well as have chapel during the school week. Whether or not students need to be Christians to attend is specific to each school. For example, some Christian private high schools in Tampa FL require students to be Christians, or even a part of the church that the school associates with, whereas other schools are open to all students.

Covenant schools

Covenant schools are private Christian schools that require students and their family to be Christians. Some of these schools require that their families be of the same denomination as the school, or to be members of the church that the school affiliates in order to enroll.

Non-covenant schools

Other private Christian schools do not require their students to be Christians. We do not require this at Bayshore. Though a majority of our student body is Christian, we also have Catholic families, Islamic families, and Buddhist families at our school.

Most Christian schools have their statement of faith posted on their website for potential families to review. A statement of faith is a written description of what a church or school believes, values, and teaches within the school. At Bayshore, we have a statement of faith we require our teachers, faculty, and staff to agree to and believe in. Though our students and their families do not have to believe in our statement of faith, we do ask that they support our mission and to allow their child to receive an education based on our faith and beliefs if they wish to enroll.

Despite allowing non-Christian students to attend our programs, we do require our teachers and staff to be Christians. This is typical of most Christian schools.

Why would non-Christians choose a Christian private school?

Many families choose a private school based on their religion and how that compares to what the school teaches, which is why a majority of private Christian school students are Christians. However, some families pick private schools based on the moral code that the school teaches and follows. Some families may also pick a private school that teaches a religion different than their own because of accessibility due to location or because of the quality of education at that school. If you are looking for private high schools in Tampa FL, you might find that a Christian private school may be the best option based on these factors, regardless of if your family are Christians.

South Tampa FL Christian schools

Are you looking for a South Tampa FL Christian school for your child? We may be the school for you! Bayshore Christian school is a pre-K through 12 school that provides students with a great quality Christian education. We pride ourselves on our friendly staff and close-knit student body.  Contact us, today, if you would like more information on our programs. We are happy to help!