Marine Studies Education Center

Canterbury's Marine Studies Education Center (MSEC) is a learning laboratory used by students in prekindergarten through grade 12, which contains a laboratory and a classroom, state-of-the-art technology, and touchtanks filled with marine life. It is the first of its kind in the state of Florida, and one of only a few facilities of its type in the entire country.

The school's location on a creek that feeds into Tampa Bay and the adjacent mangrove habitat gives direct access to the estuary and a living laboratory. Relationships with Tampa Bay Watch, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Eckerd College and the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida, offer shared learning opportunities with a variety of local organizations and community resources.

Canterbury faculty, professors from the University of South Florida and Eckerd College, and community leaders with expertise in marine life developed a marine studies curriculum for the school with the added component of community service. This program includes all four fields of oceanography: integrating marine geology, marine biology, marine chemistry and physical oceanography.

The MSEC officially opened on the school's Knowlton Campus September 19, 2008. Keynote speaker at the ribbon-cutting ceremony was The Honorable James S. Bennett, St. Petersburg City Council Chair, with honored guests including Dr. Stephen and Betsy Updegraff, Norman and Maureen Dobiesz, and William R. and Hazel Hough.

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Photos above are from the Grand Opening and Marine Studies Day. To read the current article about this event in the Canterbury Connections, click here.

September 08, 2010
- Knowlton Campus Yearbook photos
September 09, 2010
- Hough Campus Yearbook Photos
- Rosh Hashanah
- Volleyball - Girls Middle School vs. Out-of-Door Academy (Home) 4:00 PM
- Volleyball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Manatee Home Education Athletic Team (HEAT) (Home) 5:00 PM

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.