Military Families

At Bayshore Christian School, we take pride in our armed forces and the fact that many of our local military families choose our school for their children. With a campus in South Tampa close to MacDill Air Force Base, BCS is convenient for families living on or near the base. 

In addition, our school serves families with children two years old through 12th grade, making it a "one stop shop" for military families with children in different divisions.

What can Bayshore Christian School offer your family?

1. COMMUNITY. Military families often move and are in need of a strong support group when PCSing to a new area. BCS supports strong partnerships between families. We have a parent group called the PTFW (Parents, Teachers, Faith Warriors) that is actively involved in campus activities. Plus, all you need to do is ask, and we'll make sure you are introduced to other families that can help support you during your transition to the Tampa Bay area!

2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT in joining our independent, tuition-based school. Did you know that the State of Florida provides the Family Empowerment Scholarship, which can help active duty military members afford private school for their K-12 student? This is a fairly new scholarship and you can apply for it here. Here are some details:

For students without a state scholarship, BCS provides a 20% active duty military tuition discount. For students with a state scholarship, BCS provides an additional 10% active duty military tuition discount on the remaining tuition. 

 

BCS may also provide Financial Aid for families who qualify by income (K-12 only). Parents can learn more and apply on this page of our website. 

 

3. ROLLING ADMISSIONS. Military families receive PCS orders at different times during the year. For that reason, our school has rolling admissions. Applications are open year-round, and you can learn more about the admissions process here. The entire process is digital, so families moving from outside the Tampa Bay area can complete the process with ease. Please inquire about availability before applying.

4. VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS EVENTS. If you are located outside the Tampa Bay area (or even outside the United States!), learning about schools can be difficult. We hold virtual admissions events so military families can learn more about our school. Visit this page to learn more about the virtual events and video resources we can offer you. You can also schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with our Director of Admissions!

 

5. EXTENDED CARE FROM 7AM to 6PM. In addition to the school day, which is approximately 8:00 am until 3:00 pm (depending on your child's grade), BCS offers before and after school care for an additional fee. As you are planning your move, please inquire about our programs to make sure they fit your needs and work schedule.