Community

Community is a word often associated with Canterbury. It describes the sense of family felt by students, parents, staff and alumni. It also expresses the result we hope to achieve by creating a nurturing environment that values responsible citizenship and involves learning how to share with others and to help others who are in need.

Canterbury supports an open campus philosophy with parents invited to fill volunteer positions in the library, assist teachers as room parents, enjoy lunch with their children, attend morning assemblies or Chapel, drive for field trips, work concessions for athletic events, sew costumes and help with sets for shows or serve in other roles planned to enhance the life of the school. A vital and active Parents Association, Booster Club and Friends of the Arts provide many opportunities to be involved at Canterbury.

New families are welcomed by current families who act as Ambassadors through the Parents Association. Student Ambassadors are selected as docents to represent the school, its programs and its outreach into the larger community. A"big buddy" mentoring program on both campuses pairs older students as friends and role models to younger students.

Caring for one another and for others is a key quality of student life. One of the advantages of Canterbury's size is the ability for teachers and staff to know each student, enabling students to discuss ideas or needs with trusted faculty. Our advisory program and community service outreach support this character education emphasis. As a result, members of the school community follow an honor code which encompasses mutual respect and understanding, and they develop core values to last a lifetime.

P. Michael Davis
Guidance Counselor
(727) 521-5918

Molly M. Smith
Director of Student Affairs
(727) 521-5917

The Rev. John Suhar
Chaplain
(727) 896-9641

September 06, 2010
- NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
September 07, 2010
- Volleyball - Girls Middle School vs. St. Petersburg Christian (Home) 4:30 PM
- Volleyball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Petersburg Catholic (Home) 5:30 PM
- Volleyball - Girls Varsity vs. St. Petersburg Catholic (Home) 6:30 PM
September 08, 2010
- Knowlton Campus Yearbook photos

Please refer to the Calendar News for more complete event details:

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS & NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLAR
Congratulations to our 2010 National Merit Scholar and our two National Merit Commended Scholars.

Congratulations also to our National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.

Our 2010 National Merit Scholar with her parents.

AP SCHOLARS
We are so proud of all our AP Scholars! AP Scholar designation is granted to students who receive grades of 3 (5 is the highest score) or higher on three or more AP Exams. This year we had three AP Scholars in the Class of 2009, four AP Scholars in the Class of 2010, and three AP Scholars in the Class of 2011.

AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR
The AP Scholar with Honor distinction is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This year we had one AP Scholar with Honor in the Class of 2009 and two AP Scholars with Honor in the Class of 2010.

AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
The AP Scholar with Distinction designation is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. This year we congratulate two AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2009 and three AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2010.