Private Schools Guide South Florida Fall 2015

DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CHOOSING THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

Private Schools

Academic Programs & Achievements

Opportunities for

Tomorrow’s Young Entrepreneurs

What Differentiates

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LATEST TRENDS In Educational

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“As parents of five children, at Riviera we see the quality of the education at all levels, where the children are encouraged to discover who they are through enrichment activities that allow students to explore various avenues for their future.”

Jose and Maridely Sena, Parents

K-12 College Preparatory School

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SCHEDULE A PERSONAL VISIT TODAY “Our children’s experience at Riviera has been phenomenal. We continue to see them flourish and are grateful for the educational and social development the school and faculty have provided.”

Ralph Cabrera, Parent

WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE! RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856 RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300 I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA 2 l PRIVATE SCHOOLwww.rivieraschools.com GUIDE / 2015

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From the Editor

In seven years of circulation, Private Schools Guide of South Florida has witnessed private schools not only provide excellent academic

programs, but also hold our students to high moral standards complementing the values they receive at home. Our featured school on the cover is Fisher Island Academy School — a co-educational, independent day school bringing high levels of academic achievement and endeavors to create a diverse community of learners. We also have a featured article, What Differentiates Jewish Day Schools, highlighting the diverse quality education and endless opportunities in South Florida. We have also included an invaluable resource for parents to learn about the programs offered by some of the top private schools in our community. Lastly, Private Schools Guide of South Florida would like to congratulate St. Brendan Elementary School as they celebrate their 60th year anniversary and commemorate a milestone in private education. As always, your feedback is important to us and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com MANAGING EDITOR - Valeska Rodriguez VICE PRESIDENT - Monica Rivas GRAPHIC DESIGN- ClearImages Design Inc. www.clearimages.com CONTRIBUTORS - PSG Editor’s team R Media Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 961385 Miami, FL 33296 (786)346-3048 www.rmediapublishing.com www.summercampfunfl.com Private Schools Guide of South Florida is published by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South Florida. All rights reserved.

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17 Miami Christian School

Inside Riviera Schools

18 Atlantis Academy

1 David Posnack Jewish Day School

18 Monsignor Edward Pace High School

3 Pine Crest School

19 Roig Academy

4 Palmer Trinity School

22 Fisher Island Day School

4 Ransom Everglades School

22 MCM Early Childhood Institute

5 Gulliver Schools

23 Miami Dolphins

6 Riviera Schools

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Private Schools Programs Pull-out Chart

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Private Schools Directory

7 Florida Christian School

39 Weston Christian School

8 Saint Brendan Catholic Elementary School

40 Beth Emet Elemantary School

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40 Inspirations for Youth and Families

9 Christopher Columbus High School

40 St. Marks Episcopal School

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12 Divine Savior Academy

41 Summit-Questa Montessori School

12 Alexander Montessori School

41 St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Young Entrepreneurs

13 Immaculata-La Salle High School

43 Kumon

14 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School

44 Cardinal Newman High School

14 Shelton Academy

46 Florida Prep

Does Your Child Have a Victim Mentality?

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47 The Bolles School

16 McGlannan School

Social Events

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Be The Difference W HER E STUDENTS LE A R N TO BE THE DIFFER ENCE THEY WA NT TO SEE IN THE WOR LD.

Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity, and spirit.

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“The encouraging family environment within Riviera has given my son a great sense of confidence and security. He is truly excited to go to school every day.”

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WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE! RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856 RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300 www.rivieraschools.com I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA.

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Christopher Columbus High School Academy Programs in STEM, Medical Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, & Law and Global Business.

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Joseph Corderi (’15) 2015 Silver Knight Award Recipient in Business

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and in doing so they recently launched the Philip Esformes STEM Program. Every student at BMA is assessed periodically throughout the school year to ensure their goals are being met and to ensure that no student is falling behind. This is the second year they have implemented an academic support team comprised of three full time staff members along with a guidance counselor. They work mostly in a group setting so as to not single out any child and have three rooms which are designated to provide this academic support. For more information about Brauser Maimonides Academy, contact Vanessa Shamosh at 954-9896886 or visit the website at www.brauser.us

What Differentiates

JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS From Left to right: Merav Tal - Hochberg Preparatory School, Cari Altman - Temple Beth Am Day School, Linda Schaffzin - Lehrman Community Day School, Rabbi Arnold Samlan – CAJE, Vanessa Shamosh Preciado - Brauser Maimonides Academy, Ami Eskanos - Hebrew Academy, Betty Salinas - Scheck Hillel Community School, Ronit Felszer - Jacobson Sinai Academy

Jewish day schools existed in America since Jews first came here in the seventeenth century, but when public schools were established in the late nineteenth century, Jewish immigrants eager to have their children learn English, as well as important academic skills, flocked to them. The Jewish Day School movement foundered. It was not until almost a century later in the 1960’s that the Jewish community, for a variety of reasons, began to build day schools throughout the country. South Florida mirrored that history with only a few after World War II and a plethora now that serve the area’s large, varied Jewish population. Today South Florida Jewish parents choose Jewish Day School education for as many reasons as the different types of schools that exist, though common to all is a desire to see their children connect to a community and a tradition. Research has shown that all children need to be connected to a community and a heritage, a group that affords a sense of connectedness and belonging. Others choose Jewish day school for their academic strengths: a 2013 meta-analysis noted in the Council for American Private Education newsletter that students in religious schools “...enjoy a significant academic advantage over their counterparts in traditional public schools and charter schools...” Most Jewish day schools are differentiated by their attachment to a denomination of Judaism, a philosophy of education, a given neighborhood or the age group they serve.

Our editor was invited to visit nine Jewish day schools and described the experience as “one of a kind,” convinced that these students “are given all the right tools to get the job done.” Jewish day schools foster high quality education, rich with Judaic programs, enhanced by art, music, technology, and sports. We sat down and asked administrators about their respective schools in order to provide families with insight into the vast opportunities offered by these Jewish Day Schools. The following are the takeaways and opinions of the editor. We encourage you to contact the schools directly: they are eager to answer any questions you may have.

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy Susan Lord– Admission Director Dr. Leslie Dangerfield – Principal In 1973, Ann Leibovit and Carol Roberts set out to establish the first Jewish Community Day School in Palm Beach County. Originally called the Jewish Community Day School (JCDS), it welcomed Jewish fami10 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2015

lies with the purpose of nurturing students individually and instilling in them the importance of giving back to their community. JCDS is a founding member of RAVSAK, which is the network of 120+ Jewish Community Day Schools. Now known as the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy at the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Center for Jewish Learning, the school continues its focus on providing children of all denominations of Judaism, a rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum.

Meyer Academy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a Department of Education “2013 Exemplary High Performing Blue Ribbon School”. The Hebrew and Judaic studies curriculum starts in kindergarten and builds toward the 8th grade year with a class trip to Israel where students apply their knowledge and apply their social and language skills in a foreign-yet-familiar setting. Dr. Leslie Dangerfield expressed the importance of fostering students’ independence, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, leadership and collaboration.

Starting in its 41st year, Meyer Academy relocated to its new, state-ofthe-art facility in 2014. The school features modern teaching technology including an innovation lab with 3D printers, and a TV broadcasting studio with green screen technology. Recent graduates from Meyer Academy include leaders in the fields of business, science, athletics, creative arts and more. For more information about Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy, contact Susan Lord at 561-686-6520 or visit the website at www.meyeracademy.org

Brauser Maimonides Academy Vanessa Shamosh – Director of Admissions Like most of the other Jewish Day Schools, many of its counterparts, Brauser Maimonides Academy was started to serve their local community. Founded on the ideals of continuing Jewish Heritage, BMA has been serving the Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale communities for over 20 years. Their goal is to cultivate the individual and collective Jewish Journey by fostering personal and professional growth and commitment to Torah, t’fillah (prayer) and halacha (traditional Jewish law.)

BMA is a modern orthodox day school with a focus on character development, academic excellence (both in general studies and religious studies) and religious commitment. The Israel connection is central to their education and therefore children are exposed from early on to a dual language curriculum. Rabbi Yossi Kastan, the Head of School explains that “We don’t only want our students to learn Torah, we want them to LIVE Torah.” BMA is consistently looking to bring the best curriculum

Hebrew Academy Ami Eskanos – Dean of Admission Founded in 1947, Hebrew Academy established themselves in the community as a college and Yeshiva Preparatory day school with the mission of preparing Jewish children for the real world. Hebrew Academy is a modern orthodox community with the goal of being able to raise Jewish children as observant Jews within the modern world. They also teach their students about Israel and Zionism which makes them the only religious and Zionistic school in the community. Like most day schools, the curriculum is divided into two parts. Fifty percent of the day is spent between Judaic and Hebrew language studies and the other is spent in college prep learning, however, they do strive to incorporate the religious components across their entire curriculum. Students at Hebrew Academy are immersed in Hebrew from the time they are infants all the way through 12th grade and by graduation they can read, write, and speak Hebrew fluently. The curriculum is also focused on STEM from the time they are very little, through elementary, middle school, and high school. Their campus is equipped with a science lab for middle school and high school students and a comprehensive computer lab where students can learn programming and coding. Currently they offer a wide array of athletic programs such as football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and cross country, and for students interested in the fine arts, they have a drama program featuring a fall musical and a spring comedy production. For more information about Hebrew Academy, contact Ami Eskanos at 305-532-6421 ext. 105 or visit the website atwww.rasg.org

Hochberg Preparatory School Dr. Linda Marks – Head of School Merav Tal – Director of Admissions Hochberg Prep is a private Jewish Day School that accepts students from infants through eighth grade. The school develops children who love to learn and future leaders who will be competitive in our global society. Individualized instruction is a cornerstone of the program. A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school with two outstanding STEM labs, Hochberg Prep infuses its STEM curriculum into its secular and Judaic programs from early childhood through eighth grade. In the Exploratorium, students develop their skills in such disciplines as engineering, design, and robotics. Hochberg’s robust secular curriculum is augmented by a comprehensive Judaic program. Most important, the ethics of the religion are instilled in a manner that will serve students well in advanced learning, the work force and throughout their lives. In addition to its comprehensive core curriculum, the school offers art, music, foreign language, and physical education during the school day. The students at Hochberg Prep must also learn three languages: they all learn English and Hebrew, and then they have the choice between Spanish or Mandarin-Chinese beginning in Junior Kindergarten. Hochberg Prep also offers a broad array of

extracurricular activities that take place after school. Middle School students participate in after school medical internships which is another way that STEM is incorporated into the curriculum. The school also understands the importance of parent involvement and encourages parents/guardians to serve as Hochberg Preparatory Ambassadors. For more information about Hochberg Preparatory, contact Merav Tal at 305.933.6946 or visit the website at www.hochbergprep.org

Jacobson Sinai Academy Ronit Felszer – Director of Admission and Financial Aid Founded over forty years ago, Jacobson Sinai Academy is home to students from nineteen different countries. JSA has established a reputation for offering an academically excellent secular education integrated with Judaic studies in a progressive framework.JSA’s Early Childhood offers Spanish immersion classes beginning in 18 months and STEAM (Science and Math Think Tanks) with focus on critical thinking and problem solving. ESE and ESOL resources are available in the elementary and middle school levels at no additional cost. All classrooms are equipped with world class technology, smart boards and iPads, allowing students K-8th grade to work with the school’s integrative technology. Extracurricular activities ranging from robotics, coding, cooking, sports and yoga are offered to students from ECE-Middle School. Students in middle school are able to receive high school credit for Math and Science through the school’s fast track program. JSA offers 100% Merit Scholarships to the brightest of students throughout their Middle School experience. 61% of Alumni attend Ivy League and Top-Tier universities. In addition to being an accredited liberal Jewish day school in the Northeast Miami-Dade/Southeast Broward area, JSA’s campus is hard to compete with. Not only is the 14-wooded acre campus breathtaking, but it’s also conveniently connected to the MAR JCC. For more information about Jacobson Sinai Academy, contact Ronit Felszer at 305. 932.9011 Ext. 231 or visit the website at www.jsamiami.org

Lehrman Community Day School Linda K. Schaffzin – Director of Admissions Lehrman Community Day School, founded in 1960 by Rabbi Irving Lehrman of Temple Emanu-El, has 435 students in Toddler (18 month) through 5th grade. A pluralistic school in Miami Beach, Lehrman welcomes Jewish families from all denominations, as well as the unaffiliated.

Advocating core Jewish values and teaching Jewish texts, they respect each family’s own commitment to Judaism. Lehrman is respected for its academic excellence as well as its emphasis on Jewish values. According to Mrs. Schaffzin, Director of Admission, children need to feel a link to heritage, to their community, and their culture, and Lehrman’s excellent Jewish Studies curriculum, which fosters critical thinking, and the renowned Core Knowledge curriculum, which stresses cultural literacy, answer those needs. Lehrman has educated generations of Miami’s Jewish community -- upwards of 4,000 alumni -- many returning to enroll their children. The strong arts program includes visual and performing arts, and beyond PE classes the school offers competitive sports in grades four and five. Lehrman is a Google school, and students use technology as a tool to enhance their learning. Faculty and staff model lifelong learning in their participation in professional development.

With low turnover, Lehrman’s administration and faculty is very stable, something Lehrman parents, who partner closely with the school in educating their children, appreciate. For more information about Lehrman Community Day School, contact Linda K. Schaffzin at 305.866.2771 ext.

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ESPINOSA ACADEMY ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Religious Affiliation Non-D Grade 18 months - 5thgrade Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 560 Year Founded 1963 Teacher / Student Ratio 1:11

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T hese goals of a love for learning and I love for others are summarized in our first school motto: “ To learn to love to learn.”

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI, a Division of AdvancED), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), American Montessori Society (AMS), National Council of Private Schools Accreditation (NCPSA), National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA).

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One of the first schools in the United States to pioneer and successfully address the needs of Children with language based learning difficulties including Dyslexia, in each class, each day.

McGlannan School is dedicated to the education of the whole child with average to superior intellect. A full academic curriculum from grade level through advanced levels is provided. Enrichment Program offered for Elementary Students. Annual Events at McGlannan School: 7th and 8th grade trip, Middle School End-of-Year Social, School wide field trips, Talent Show, Jump Rope for Heart, Field Day, Book Fairs and Awards Ceremony. The following is a partial list of the Academic Institutions which former McGlannan students have attended successfully.

American University Arizona State University Boston University Brandeis University Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Franklin and Marshall University Furman University Georgia Institute of Technology Indiana University Lehigh University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Miami University (Ohio) Mount Holyoke College New York University Purdue University Rhode Island School of Design Stanford University Stetson University Stonehill College University of Alabama University of Colorado University of Florida University of Maryland University of Miami University of Pennsylvania Wesleyan University

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History and PHilosoPHy Atlantis Academy was established in Miami in 1976 as an innovative school for students who need a personalized program. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/teacher/student relationships, the goal of which is to form a close working relationship between the family and the school. Through open communication between parents, faculty, and the administration, parents regularly participate in developing and forming the best method to achieve the student’s individual goals as well as the goals of the school.

• Safe, Secure Environment • Full Academic Curriculum • Athletic Program • Low Student-Teacher Ratio • Blended Learning Tools • Differentiated Instruction • Strong Parent-Teacher Communication

• School to Work Experience Program • Social Skills • Promethean Boards & IPad’s for Interactive Education Technology

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scholarships accepted John McKay • PLSA • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Atlantis Academy is proudly accredited by Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) as well as SACS CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Atlantis Academy does not discriminate against any applicant due to race, sex, religion or national origin.

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Students develop musical and artistic abilities with classes in dance, drama, and painting. A small school allows children from multiple grades to be in a play, perform in a talent show, join a choir and appreciate art by showcasing the work of young student artists.

food, the program teaches children not only to read, write, and speak new languages, but also to appreciate the rich and diverse cultures of our world.

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Fisher Island is a world apart! On a private island, children ages two through Grade

5, experience a unique and unforgettable childhood. Children grow and develop their full potential in a safe, nurturing and academically rich environment. Classes are small and learning unlimited. With the lowest teacher-to-student ratio in all of South Florida, the instruction is personalized to each child. Dedicated teachers – drawn from the best in the nation – are trailblazers and traditionalists, using best practices with the latest innovations for one uncommon education. Children come from an international community — Russia, Britain, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Spain and India to join with the South Florida community. Students gain tolerance and global perspectives through the educational exchange that comes from a classroom that mirrors the world community. Fisher island Day School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas.

The Fisher Island Ideal is Mind, Body, Spirit!

D E V E LO P T H E M I N D A dynamic curriculum features project-based, hands-on, rigorous learning, yet embraces mind, body and spirit to nurture the whole child. Children gain a sense of wonder as they embark on island golf carts (with seat belts) to purchase fresh fruit at the local market, count manatees in the marina, explore ocean currents and weather patterns along the shore and feed exotic birds at the aviary. They exercise science skills in the STEM lab through a shark dissection, robotics and an annual science fair. Students in the school are eager learners who are encouraged to take the next steps such as publishing their own books, putting on plays, participating in a debate, or negotiating the nuances of the classics in a classroom discussion.

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public speakers. Children get a strong foundation in all of the core subjects and learn best when they can engage in subject material with real-world connections.

Technologically equipped classrooms provide tools for exceptional cross-curricular instruction. Learning never ends in life, so here, children think critically and investigate enthusiastically in and out of the classroom.

Apart from the daily lessons, all students all take Mandarin Chinese and Spanish classes. Encompassing music, dance, literature and

The physical education and athletic program of the school builds confidence, tenacity, and a resilient child through sportsmanship and teamwork. With large outdoor, well-equipped spaces the children take full advantage of the outdoor life. Fisher Island strives to have everyone from toddlers to pre-teens realize the full range of their talents and abilities. Golf, soccer, tennis, Tae kwon do, gymnastics and weekly yoga lessons help energize students and motivate them on a lifelong course to be physically fit. Fun Fridays incorporate the unique gifts of the Island like fishing, biking, kayaking, and exploring the beach. On Field Day, not only to do the children enjoy themselves, but parents become active participants by taking a day to “play” and participate in this school where the world community is a family!

Children learn the importance of maintaining good health, eating well, and being active. An organic chef prepares nourishing, healthy lunches. Healthy children think clearly and learn more productively. Educating children in mind, body, and spirit goes beyond academic excellence and extends beyond the traditional day at Fisher Island Day School. Children have Active Hours – an afterschool program – that opens the doors to clubs, enhancing musical and artistic abilities and sports!

Weekly morning meetings of the entire school help students feel part of a special family, building a culture of courtesy and respect.

Together, faculty and students celebrate the accomplishments of fellow classmates and gain a sense of pride and belonging they will never leave behind. During their days here at this island school students are not secluded from the world; rather, they embody responsible ideals and value the diversity of humanity. Students learn compassion for the less fortunate through community outreach initiatives. When children leave the haven of Fisher Island Day School, they carry with them the education and character of a lifetime.

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education, library/media, technology, robotics, STEM

• Student academic progress reported

to parents through parent/teacher conferences, daily check-ins, web-cams in the classrooms so parents can see children in real time

• Dedicated Science, Technology,

Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) lab

• iPads, laptops, Aquos boards • Participation, school-wide, in community service projects

• Active Hours classes offered daily, after school in the

areas of golf, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, dance, drama, global project-based experiences utilizing technology

• Mandarin Chinese and Spanish classes • Weekly yoga classes • Musical productions by the Drama Club • Instruction in painting, sculpture, drawing by a working artist

FISHER ISLAND DAY SCHOOL Two Fisher Island Drive • Miami Beach, Florida 33109

(305) 531- 2350 • www.fids.org 2015 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 21

KIDS ARE #CANCERFIGHTERS TOO SM

Christopher Columbus High School Five Seniors Named 2015 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists.

INAUGURAL F A L L F A M I LY F E S T N OVEM BER 8, 2015 F ORT L AUD ERD AL E

A NAEYC

ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL

C a r-fre e , sa fe ridin g for k ids a ge d 3 -1 6 ( a n d the i r f am i l i e s ). $ 2 5 re gistra tion fe e .

Regis receiv ter to Museu e a FREE m Memb Family ership !

Ages 18 months - 5 years · Low teacher-student ratios · Research-based High Scope curriculum · Bilingual teachers (English and Spanish) · Learning environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy

DA D E

To schedule a tour call (305)373-5437 ext. 122 Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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N OVEM BER 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 M I AM I

A FT ER EA C H R I D E, A C T I VI T I ES FO R EVERY O N E I N CLU DE:

Semi-finalists represent the top 16,000 students in the Nation to receive this honor and they will continue in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Congratulations to the following academically talented young men!

National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists: Nestor Montejo, Michael Tonarely, William Reis, Brian Fenaughty, Tomas de la Casas

K i d s zon e , f ood t r u cks, an i m al e xh i b i t s, D ol p h i n s You th P rogra m s act i vi t i e s, ad u l t b e e r g ard e n an d wat ch t h e D ol p h i n s a wa y ga m e!

LEA RN MORE AT

2015 / PRIVATE DOL P HIN SCAN CE R C HA L L E N GE.C OSCHOOL M GUIDE l 23

PRIVATE SCHOOLS PROGRAMS & ACHIEVEMENTS GULLIVER SCHOOLS Religious Affiliation Non-D Grade PreK3 – 12 Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 2200 Year Founded 1926 Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 8

Religious Affiliation N/A Grade K3 –12 Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 670 Year Founded 1933 Teacher / Student Ratio 1:15

Academic Standards Gulliver offers a rigorous academic college-preparatory curriculum, supplemented by a wide variety of electives. Gulliver’s Signature Academic Programs include Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, International Business and Entrepreneurship, and Law and Litigation. In addition, Gulliver offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. An expansive selection of elective and required courses are offered, including Performing and Visual Arts, Debate, Journalism and Graphic Design, and Television Production.

Mission Statement The mission of Gulliver Schools is to provide a superior, personalized college preparatory education fostering well-rounded, successful, lifelong learners. Gulliver is committed to developing the unique gifts and talents of each student in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, global understanding and character.

Academy — Marian C. Krutulis Campus 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305.665.3593

Academy — Montgomery Drive Campus 7500 SW 120 Street Pinecrest, Florida 33156 305.238.3424

Preparatory School 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, Florida 33156 305.666.7937

Preparatory School — Miller Drive Campus 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, Florida 33155 305.274.9535

Mission Statement Our mission is to bring out the extraordinary in every child by educating him to be disciplined in his studies and passionate about his individual talents, to be aware of his social responsibility and to develop a knowledge of and appreciation for the arts.

Our Philosophy We believe in the strength of a well-rounded education. We believe the arts stimulate self-awareness, creativity, self-confidence, communication and thinking skills, and energize all other areas of the curriculum. We believe a strong and demanding academic foundation provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in life.

We believe the development of a strong, healthy body, mind, and spirit is an essential component in a child’s education. We believe in technology working for man, not man working for technology. We believe in the power of character. Discipline, respect, and empathy must be an integral part of a child’s education. We believe in the sacred partnership between the home and the school.

Accreditations and Affiliations Conchita Espinosa Academy is accredited internationally, nationally and regionally

by Accreditation International (AI), National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA) , the Middle States Association (MSA), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF). We are also members of the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF).

12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 ph: 305-227-1149 l Fax: 305-225-0184

www.conchitaespinosa.com

www.gulliverschools.org

PALMER TRINITY ROIG ACADEMY SCHOOL Religious Affiliation Non-D Grade K – 8 Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 100 Year Founded 2000 Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 7

Mission Statement The Roig Academy transforms struggling students and students with documented Learning Disabilities into independent learners. The mission of The Roig Academy is to serve students with varied learning differences in a loving and nurturing environment.

We believe that every child can improve his/her skills and performance when fostered with individualized attention, a nurturing support system, alternative teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. As students transition from our school, they are equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to experience academic, social and emotional success.

8000 SW 112th Street • Miami, FL 33156 | ph: 305-235-1313

www.roigacademy.com

Religious Affiliation Episcopal Grade 6-12 Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 740 Year Founded 1972-1973 Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 15 Academic Standards Palmer Trinity School’s academic program puts moral and intellectual growth at the forefront. Offering a rigorous college preparatory program, our School fosters excellence in all disciplines, and strives to evoke the highest expression of personal integrity, tolerance, and social responsibility from all students, faculty and staff.

We demand much of our students, challenging them to develop their potential as individual scholars, while expecting them to participate in and contribute to the life of the school community. Our School embraces its obligation to provide for the spiritual development of its students by upholding Judeo-Christian principles and ethical traditions and by encouraging service to others. Palmer Trinity School graduates are well prepared to succeed at the university level and inspired to make positive contributions to our interdependent and changing world.

Mission Statement and Philosophy Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity and spirit.

Providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students, we emphasize academic distinction, ethical global citizenship, and character. As members of the greater community, we educate students to lead lives of honor and social responsibility.

Palmer Trinity School is committed to diversity and includes students with a range of academic interests, as well as students from diverse ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.

7900 SW 176th Street • Miami, FL 33157 | ph: 305-251-2230

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Name of School

CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY

Number Special Programs/ Special School of College Courses Awards Courses

Year of last Boys Girls Financial Nat. Merit Sports Sports Aid Scholar Finalist

Alexander Montessori

School (D, E) N/A N/A N/A www.alexandermontessori.com

(305) 665-6274

N/A

All Saints

Catholic School -E N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 Sports 12 Sports YES

www.allsaintsjupiter.org

561-748-8994

Arthur I. Meyer

Jewish Academy

www.meyeracademy.org

561-686-6520

High school level math courses including Algebra I Honors, Algebra II Honors, Geometry Honors, and Spanish (M)- Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (M)

Blue Ribbon School 2013 (K-8) and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (M)

Basketball, Flag Basketball, Golf, Football, Golf Lacrosse, Soccer, YES Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball Tennis

Atlantis Academy Miami www.esa-education.com Special Education N/A N/A YES YES YES 305-271-9771

Beth Emet Computer Programming, Agronomy, Fairchild Challenge Writing

Elementary School (D, E) Chess, Spanish, Dance, Art, Music, Contest; Tri-County Science Fair; www.templebethemet.org N/A PE, Swim, Technology, Scholastic Chess Championship; N/A

954-680-1882 Hebrew & Judaics, Jewish History Spelling Bee; Duke University

Talent Identification Program

Belen Jesuit

Preparatory School 29 AP AP Capstone™ Program Top Rated U.S. Catholic 2015 15 Sports and N/A YES

www.belenjesuit.org Courses School since 2004 47 Teams

786-621-4032

Brauser Maimonides STEM Program K-8, Hebrew Academy, Modern Orthodox Immersion Program Soccer, Basketball Soccer, Basketball YES

Jewish Day School NAEYC Accredited N/A

www.brauser.us Early Childhood

954-989-6886

Cardinal Newman

High School

22 International Baccalaureate N/A N/A www.cardinalnewman.com Diploma

561-683-6266

Football, cross country, Volleyball, golf, golf, bowling, soccer, cross country, bowling, Financial Aid and swimming, track, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, Scholarships tennis, basketball, cheerleading, Available baseball, wrestling softball, soccer

Carrollton School Sailing, Cross Country

for the Sacred Heart

N/A International Baccalaureate N/A N/A Golf, Swimming & Diving, YES

www.carrollton.org Program Track and Field, Tennis,

305-446-5673

Volleyball, Basketball,

Soccer, Softball, Crew Center Academy Curriculum geared towards students Art, Chess, Coding, Coral Springs / (M) ( HS) N/A with ADD/ADHD plus high N/A N/A Computer, Debate, www.CenterAcademy.com functioning students on the Drama, Minecraft, 954-575-1231 Autistic Spectrum.

Newspaper, Robotics,

and Sports

Art, Chess, Coding, Computer, Debate, Sliding Fee for Tuition D rama, Minecraft, (Income based) Newspaper, Robotics, and Sports

Chaminade-Madonna Sports Medicine, Leadership, Nationally Recognized Blue Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball,

College Preparatory 28 TV Production, Musical Theater Ribbon School of Excellence N/A Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, YES

www.cmlions.org Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming, Track & Field,

(954) 989-5150

Swimming, Wrestling, Basketball, Cheerleading,

Track & Field, Basketball Dance Team

Christopher Columbus Over 30 AP Capstone, Mas Scholar, Honors,

High School AP and Dual Accelerated, and College Prep

www.columbushs.com Enrollment Academic Programs. Over 35 career,

305-223-5650 Courses service, and social oriented programs

including STEM, Broadcast

Journalism, Robotics, Debate,

Drama, Music, and Honors Societies.

Conchita Espinosa Academy

(E, M) N/A www.conchitaespinosa.com

305-227-1149

Dade Christian School www.dadechristian.org 13 305-827-8780

CCNN - #1 Broadcast Journalism 15 Sports are Offered.

Pgm in the U.S.(STN); Member Five National Baseball - State Champion- N/A YES of the National Forensic League’s Merit Scholar ship Winner (2015); Football - Elite 100 Club/ Ranked in Nation’s Finalists, State Championship Top 5%; Smart Showcase Elite 2014 Runner-up (2015); Track & School for Leadership in Tech- Field -State Championship nology, Sunshine Cup Winner for Individual Winner (2015); Best HS Athletic Pgm for Boys (8A); Soccer -State Championship School Band is Consistent Winner Winner 2014 of the Music USA Festival

Mastery of the Arts, Conservatory of the Arts, Cultural Immersion N/A N/A Cross Country, Cross Country, N/A Study Abroad, STEAM, Spanish, Track and Field, Track and Field, French, National Junior Honor Society, Baseball, T-Ball, Soccer, Basketball, National Thespian Honor Society, Soccer, Volleyball Tri M Music Honor Society, Flag Football, Nu Alpha Delta Dance Honor Society, Basketball National Junior Art Honor Society Dual credit courses with Colorado Christian University, Computer N/A N/A Graphics, Ceramics, Latin,

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Cross Country, Soccer, YES Soccer, Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, 2015 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 25

Name of School

Number Special Programs/ Special School of College Courses Awards Courses

Year of last Boys Girls Financial Nat. Merit Sports Sports Aid Scholar Finalist

David Posnack Jewish Day School

Honors, AP, Greenspoon-Marder

www.posnackschool.org Over 18 AP’s Pre-Law Program, Pre-Med,

954-583-6100 and Engineering

Silver Knight Winner, National Merit Scholar Winner, White House Student Film Festival Winner, and Coca-Cola Scholarship Winner

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Divine Savior Academy

(D, E, M, and HS) 4

www.dslca.org 305-597-4545

National Merit Scholar Winner and Chess Team National 2015 Championship

Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Basketball, Track & YES Tennis, Track & Field Field, Tennis

Donna Klein Jewish Academy

www.dkja.net 17

561-852-3300

Fisher Island Day School www.fids.org N/A (305) 531-2350

Florida Christian School

www.floridachristian.org

305-226-8152

AP, Dual Enrollment and Honors - over 30

STEM/AP Capstone/Dual Enrollment with Miami-Dade College and FIU/ELL

Dual General and Judaic Studies Cross Country, Golf, Curriculum, Science-Technology- N/A N/A Flag Football, Soccer, Engineering-Arts-Math Program, Basketball, Tennis, FranklinCovey Leader In Me Baseball LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL

Softball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, YES Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Team, Tennis, Softball

YES

STEM Lab, Mandarin, Spanish, Weekly Yoga, Active Hours N/A N/A Golf, Tennis, Soccer Golf, Tennis, Soccer YES Afterschool, Organic Chef NHS, NJHS, Marine Biology, Athletic Football, Cross Country, Cross Country, FCS Thespians, Honors Ladies 2015 Baseball, Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Ensemble, AP Art (Gallery), Jazz Band Soccer, Lacrosse, Track, Soccer, Track, Volleyball

Volleyball, Golf

YES

Florida Preparatory Academy Flight, AFJROTC, SCUBA Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Golf,

www.flprep.com N/A National Honors Society N/A N/A Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball,

(321) 723-3211 Soccer, Swimming, Swimming, Tennis,

Tennis, Track & Field, Track & Field, Weightlifting Volleyball Gulliver Preparatory School IB Full Diploma Programme; Dual 1991 Blue Ribbon School,

www.gulliverschools.org Enrollment with U. of Miami; Accredited by five agencies:

(305) 666-7937

53 Sequences of: Engineering, Business, Southern Association of Indepen- 2015 25 Teams 24 Teams YES

Biomedical Science, Computer dent Schools, Southern Association

Programming, Law, Architecture, of Colleges and Schools, Florida

Music, Visual Art, Journalism, TV Council of Independent Schools,

Production, Debate, Dance and TheatRE; Florida Kindergarten Council

Competitive Teams: Chess, DECA, and the Commission on Inter-

Model UN and Math Competitions national and Trans-Regional

Accreditation; Principal’s List;

Dean’s List; National Honor

Society; Cum Laude Society;

University Book Awards,

Academic Awards,

Graduation Awards

Hebrew Academy 12 AP

www.rasg.org oppotunities

305-532-6421 on a cycle

Middle School offers a mini-mester National Merit for students to pick an area of study 87th point of Light under Scholar finalist 23 team opportunities 23 team opportunities YES outside of the regular school curricu- President George Bush 2015 and lum, specific to their personal interests.

2014 High school students have a two week trip to Israel in grade 10. We offer STEAM centers in our early childhood program and a STEM approach to science and technology in our ELEM, MS and HS programs.

Hillel Day School

of Boca Raton (D)

www.hilleldayschool.org

561-470-5000

Afterschool Kids Time, Character Torah Umesorah National Basketball, Basketball, Development, Middle School Electives, Association of Hebrew Day Flag Football, Soccer, Soccer, Softball, YES Math & Science Enrichment, Schools; Yeshiva University N/A Tennis Tennis, Volleyball Judaic studies including Chumash, Institute for University-School Jewish Law & Philosophy, Hebrew Partnership; Palm Beach County Language, award-winning Talmud Green School of Promise Special on iPad, Handwriting Without Tears, School Awards Sherut Leumi to promote Zionism, Class Trips for 6-8th grade.

Name of School Number Special Programs/

Special School of College Courses Awards Courses

Year of last Boys Girls Financial Nat. Merit Sports Sports Aid Scholar Finalist

Lehrman Community Core Knowledge Curriculum N/A N/A flag football, flag football,

Day School (D, E) N/A for general studies/pluralistic basketball, basketball, Yes/Needs based

www.lehrmanschool.org Jewish day school soccer soccer

305-866-2771 McGlannan School (D) (E) (M)

www.mcglannanschool.com N/A

305-274-2208

Individualized and highly specialized academic program for students grades N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1-8 with average through superior intellect who are challenged by dyslexia, including related language based learning difficulties such as memory and processing deficits

Monsignor Edward Pace 16 AP and 22 Spartan Sword and Shield Honors Blue Ribbon School Excellence

High School Dual Enrollment Program, Spartan Scholastic Program, Award by the U.S. Department 2013

www.PaceHS.com Courses with UF, Spe Salvi Program Academies for Law of Education and Top “50”

(305) 624 7223 FIU,STU and Studies, Health Sciences, STEM, Catholic Schools in U.S. by

Barry University and Visual and Performing Arts Catholic Honor Roll

Varsity and JV: Volleyball, Varsity and JV: Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Cross Country, YES Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Track & Soccer, Flag Football, Field, Golf, Weight Training Tennis, Track & Field, and Conditioning Golf, Cheerleading

O ur Lady of Lourdes Parish School St. Bernadette Award, Baseball, Basketball, Basketball, Track & Field,

(Pre-School E, M) N/A Door to the Arts Scholar Athlete Award N/A Cross Country, Track & Cross Country, Softball, YES

www.ololjaguars.org Field, Flag Football Flag Football

(305) 386-8446

Palmer Trinity School Entrepreneurship Agents of Green Schools Challenge Best

www.palmertrinity.org 23 (HS) Change, Robotics, SEA Program, Independent School Award 2015

(305) 969-4208 Experiential Learning and

Service Trips

Football, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Tennis

Cheerleading, Cross Country, Volleyball, YES Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track & Field

Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale Campus (D) 30 AP

www.pinecrest.edu

954-495-4100

Students (HS) have the option of The Class of 2014 earned 67 enrolling in Latin and applying to the National Recognition Awards N/A Pine Crest at Oxford Summer Program and a total of 311 AP in England. All students, PK-12, Scholar Awards. participate in computer science. The School opened three new innovation labs in fall 2015.

Pine Crest School, Boca Raton (D)

www.pinecrest.edu N/A

561-852-2802

Innovation lab in fall 2015 and an Baseball, Basketball, Basketball, Tennis enhanced pre-K to 8 computer science N/A Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Cheerleading, Golf, YES curriculum. Fine Arts, Athletics, and Soccer, Swimming, Tennis Lacrosse, Volleyball, extracurricular activities Soccer, Swimming

Ransom Everglades School www.RansomEverglades.org 24

(305) 460-8800

Ransom Everglades is a member of Students awarded for 16 National Merit 16 Sports - the Global Online Academy to offer citizenship, community service, Scholar finalists Awarded the program of a range of courses in an online and excellence in academics, in 2015 the year at the Miami asynchronous environment. This year, athletics, and the arts.

Herald Athletic Awards a dozen juniors and seniors are taking over 13 GOA courses. In 2015-2016, Ransom Everglades offers experiential learning travel opportunities to students (HS) to nine countries.

Baseball, Basketball, Basketball, Sailing, Crew, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Crew, YES Diving, Football, Golf, Cross Country, Diving, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting Weightlifting

12 Sports - Girls varsity volleyball $4.8 million to 2014 State Champions qualified students (3rd title); Girls Varsity Water Polo 2015 State Champions (6th title.)

Awarded the program of the year at the Miami Herald Athletic Awards

Riviera Day School (D) www.rivieraschools.com N/A Academic Honors Program N/A Intramural Intramural 305-666-1856

YES

Riviera Preparatory School Biomedical Program, Engineering swimming, water polo, swimming, water polo,

(M)(H) 23 Program, Computer Science Program, N/A N/A golf, tennis, cross country tennis, cross country, YES

www.rivieraschools.com

PLTW STEM Program, track & field, soccer, golf, track & field,

786-300-0300 Dual Enrollment lacrosse, basketball, soccer, softball,

volleyball, wrestling basketball, volleyball,

dance team

Rosarian Academy Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball, Hochberg Preparatory School www.rosarian.org N/A Dance, Drama, Karate, Strings N/A N/A Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, YES

www.hochbergprep.org N/A N/A N/A N/A YES YES YES

561-832-5131

Tennis, Swimming Cheerleading, Golf,

305-933-6946

Tennis, Swimming Immaculata-La Salle High School Certified STEM Program,

www.ilsroyals.com 15 Advanced Placement, Honors Apple Distinguished Program N/A

305-854-2334

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Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Cross Country, Dance, YES Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball & Field, Volleyball

Saint Andrew’s School Over 150 International Baccalaureate Diploma, Bowling, Cross Country, Bowling, Cross Country,

(D, E, M, HS) total with IB MYP, IB PYP N/A 2015 Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Golf, $3.1 Million

www.saintandrews.net 23 AP courses

Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball, Swimming / awarded in

561-210-2020 Wrestling, Golf, Tennis Diving, Basketball, financial aid

Swimming / Diving Soccer, Lacrosse,

Lacrosse, Water Polo Water Polo, Softball, Track

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Name of School Number Special Programs/

Special School of College Courses Awards Courses

Year of last Boys Girls Financial Nat. Merit Sports Sports Aid Scholar Finalist

Scheck Hillel Community School 14 AP Courses, Senior Capstone Project, STEM 2015: 4 National Football, Flag Football, Flag Football,

www.eHillel.org 25 F.I.U. Dual Engineering Honors, STEM Bio-Medical College Book Awards Merit Semifinalists, Cross Country, Soccer, Cross Country, YES

305-931-2831 Enrollment Engineering Honors, I.B. Middle Years 6 Hispanic Scholars, Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer,

Courses Programme, Lookstein Virtual Jewish 3 Commended Tennis Volleyball, Tennis

Academy, Individual Hebrew and Scholars

Judaic Studies tracks

Shelton Academy Italian, Cross Country, Nutrition, www.sheltonacademyschools.com N/A Drama, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, N/A N/A

305-599-9967 Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Music, Art

Basketball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Futsal, Karate, Fencing, Dance team, Flamenco, YES Gymnastics, Co-ed Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Cheerleading, Swimming, Tennis Horseback riding Cheerleading

St. Brendan Catholic Father Felix Varela Special Education

Elementary School N/A Program 2nd through 8th grades N/A N/A

www.stbrendanmiami.org 305-221-2722

Baseball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volley Ball, Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleaders, Cross N/A Cross Country Country, Flag Football

St. Brendan High School 23 AP and Alpha Program, Champagnat Program, basketball, baseball, Cheerleading,

www.stbhs.org 18 Dual STEM Academy, Medical Sciences N/A N/A volleyball, soccer, dance team, track, YES

305-223-5181 Enrollment Academy, Law and Global Business cross country, track, basketball, softball,

Academy, Visual and Performing swimming, lacrosse volleyball, soccer,

Arts Academy Cross country, swimming

St. Mark’s Episcopal School Project Lead the Way Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Softball

www.saintmarks.com N/A STEM Program N/A N/A Flag Football, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, YES

954-563-1241 Tennis, Swimming, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball,

Cross Country Cross Country,

St. Thomas Aquinas 27 AP, Robotics, Fine Arts, Athletics,

High School (HS) 32 college prep, Ministry, Newspaper, Yearbook

www.aquinas-sta.org 132 honors leveL

954-581-0700 courses

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School (E) N/A www.stepsmia.org 786-268-3317

Twice named a Blue Ribbon All F.H.S.A.A. boys All F.H.S.A.A. girls School of Excellence; named 2015 sports offered sports offered YES to the list of the top 50 Catholic schools in the U.S.

Our collaboration with the University of Florida is incredibly N/A N/A Enrichment / Sports Enrichment / Sports YES noteworthy and has received press for its ground-breaking nature.

Summit-Questa Montessori School N/A N/A N/A N/A www.summitquesta.com 954-584-3466

Soccer, basketball, track, cross country, volleyball

Volleyball, track, cross country, soccer, N/A basketball

Temple Beth Am Day School www.tbam.org N/A

305- 665-6228

Hebrew, Spanish, STEM, robotics,

coding, studio art, music, Open Circle N/A N/A N/A N/A YES Social Climate Curriculum

The Cushman School www.cushmanschool.org N/A 305-757-1966

City & Urban Planning, Oratory & Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Golf, Speech/Debate, Rapid Prototyping N/A N/A soccer, cross country, Swimming, soccer, YES & Software Programming, Performing basketball, Tennis cross country, Arts & Musical Theater, Video & Film basketball, Tennis Production, Visual Arts & Portfolio Design, Robotics & Engineering in the new Innovation Center (Fall 2015).

The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation N/A www.gordonschoolmiami.org

305-854-3282

The -Early Childhood Center (ages The Fairchild Challenge Award Basketball, soccer, Basketball, soccer, team 18 mo -PreK), Gordon Day School 2014-2015 given by Fairchild N/A team sports, tennis , sports, tennis, dance, (grades K-5), Tikvah Center Tropical Botanic Garden Krav Maga Martial Arts Krav Maga Martial Arts (grades K-5, autism program)

YES - Day School YES - McKay Scholarship, Tikvah Center

Weston Christian Academy Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Soccer, www.westonchristianacademy.org N/A N/A N/A N/A Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Softball, N/A 954-816-2400 Tennis Tennis Westwood Christian School 7 College Prep Dual Enrollment, Florida Virtual, Gates Millennium N/A Cross Country, Football, Cross Country, YES

Pk-12 Vocational, Performing Arts Scholarships Volleyball, Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball, www.westwoodchristian.org (2 in last 5 years) Soccer, Baseball Soccer, Softball

305 274-3380

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

DIRECTORY MIAMI DADE 1. Alexander Montessori School 2. Atlantis Academy 3. Belen Jesuit Prep School 4. Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart 5. Christopher Columbus High School 6. Conchita Espinosa Academy 7. The Cushman School 8. Divine Savior Academy 9. Fisher Island Day School 10. Florida Christian School 11. Gulliver Academy 12. Hebrew Academy 13. High Point Academy 14. Hochberg Preparatory School 15. Immaculata-La Salle High School 16. Jacobson Sinai Academy 17. Lehrman Community Day School 18. McGlannan School 19. MCM Early Childhood Institute 20. Miami Christian School 21. Monsignor Edward Pace High School 22. Mot Academy 23. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School 24. Palmer Trinity School 25. Ransom Everglades School 26. Riviera Schools 27. Roig Academy 28. Saint Brendan Elementary School 29. Saint Brendan High School 30. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School 31. Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School 32. Scheck Hillel Community Day School 33. Shelton Academy 34. Temple Beth Am Day School 35. The Gordon School Beth David 36. Westminster Christian School 37. Westwood Christian School

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2015 BROWARD 1. Atlantis Academy 2. Beth Emet Elementary 3. Brauser Maimonides Academy 4. Center Academy 5. Chaminade-Madonna College Prep 6. David Posnack Jewish Day School 7. Parkway Christian School 8. Pine Crest School 9. St. Mark’s Episcopal School

10. St. Thomas Aquinas High School 11. Summit Questa Montessori School 12. Weston Christian Academy

PALM BEACH 1. All Saints Catholic School 2. Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 3. Atlantis Academy 4. Cardinal Newman High School 5. Donna Klein Jewish Academy 6. Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 7. Oxbridge Academy 8. Pine Crest School 9. Rosarian Academy 10. Saint Andrew’s School 11. Unity School

BOARDING SCHOOLS 1. Florida Prep – Melbourne, FL 2. The Bolles School – Jacksonville, FL

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MIAMI DADE A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy 786-293-7000 Achievers Academy High School 305-759-1999 Alexander Montessori School 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814 Alexander School, Inc. 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540 Alexander School, Inc. 14850 Sw 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995 Alexander School, Inc. 1St Campus 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 3t143 305-665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com All Angels Academy 305-888-9483 Allison Academy 305-940-3922 American Academy High 888-701-3192 American Academy Of Pinecrest 305-233-5723 American Christia School Art Center 305-827-6544 American High School Academy Inc. 305-270-1440 American Worldwide Academy 305-456-5948 Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High 305-388-6700 Archbishop Curley/Notre Dame High School 305-751-8367 Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School 305-508-5556 Arlington Windsor Academy of Miami 305-624-5656 Atlantic Christian Academy 305-244-9355 Atlantic Southeastern Academy 305-261-6930 Atlantis Academy 9600 SW 107th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 305-271-9771 www.atlantisacademy.org Barrington Academy 305-242-4343 Beacon Hill Center Inc. 305-621-3604 Beautiful Beginnings Preschool & Daycare 305-642-0027 Belen Jesuit Prep 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 305-223-8600 www.belenjesuit.org Bet Breira School 305-595-3008 Betesda Christian School 305-685-8255 32 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2015

Beth Jacob High School Inc. 305-957-1670 Bethel Christian Learning Center 305-354-9505 Bethel Elementary School Of Seventh-Day Adv 305-245-0900 Better Education System 4 Today Inc. 850-584-9626 Beyond Expectations Academy 305-275-0202 Big Star Day Care III 305-557-3398 Biltmore School 305-266-4666 Biscayne Academy 305-932-8994 Blessed Trinity Catholic School 305-871-5766 Bola Childcare & Learning Center 305-759-2585 Boys And Girls Preschool Iii Inc 305-551-2030 Brito Miami Private School 305-448-1463 Btay Solomon Schechter Day School 305-933-6946 Calusa Preparatory School 305-596-3787 Carpe Diem Academia Inc. 305-971-1230 Carrollton School Of The Sacred Heart 3747 Main Highway Miami, FL 33133 305-446-5673 www.carrollton.org Center Of Life Academy 305-571-9191 Champagnat Catholic School Of Hialeah 305-888-3760 Champagnat Catholic School Of Miami 305-642-4132 Chanty Learning Center Dba We Love Kids 305-885-2490 Children’s Creative Lrng Ctr @ Fiu 305-348-2143 Children’s Resource Fund 305-596-6966 Choice Preparatory School 305-235-7926 Christ Fellowship Academy 305-238-1833 Christian Family Academy 305-248-9598 Christian Learning Center 305-559-9409 Christian Preparatory Academy Of South Dade 305-246-4094 Christ-Mar Private School 305-823-6515 Christopher Columbus High School 3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650 x2256 www.columbushs.com Clara Mohammed School Of Miami Florida 305-757-8741

Colonial Christian School 305-246-8608 Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149 www.conchitaespinosa.com Concordia Lutheran School 305-235-0160 Coral Rock Academy 305-573-1148 Coral Rock Christian Academy 305-248-7300 Countryside Early Learning Center 305-246-5315 The Cushman School 592 NE 60th Street Miami, FL 33137 305-757-1966 www.cushmanschool.org Cutler Ridge Christian Academy 305-251-1534 Cutler Ridge United Methodist Kndg 305-235-6654 Dade Christian School 305-822-7690 Dcs-His House Academy 305-620-1672 Del Travieso Learning Day Care 305-888-6848 Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Inc 305-688-9226 Divine Savior Academy 10311 Nw 58th Street Doral, FL 33178 305-597-4545 www.divinesavioracademy.com Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy 786-318-3818 E1r1b1 Sunshine Learning Academy 305-652-5457 Early Years Academy Montessori 305-557-5111 Easter Seals Demonstration School 305-547-4715 Ebenezer Christian Academy 305-573-2867 Ebenezer International Christian Academy 786-312-1893 Edc Academy Of Excellence 305-758-9910 Edison Private School 305-824-0303 Educational Alternatives 305-498-6610 Elite Kids Enrichment Center 305-823-8670 Emmanuel Christian School 305-474-0658 Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care 305-623-6972 Emmanuel Worship Inc 305-835-2844 Faith Fellowship School 305-246-5534 Faith Lutheran School 305-885-2845 First Assembly Christian Academy 305-248-2273

First United Methodist Christian School 305-248-7992 Fisher Island Day School 2 Fisher Island Drive Miami Beach, FL 33109 305-531-2350 www.fids.org Florida Christian Academy 305-244-9355 Florida Christian School 4200 SW 89th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-226-8152 www.floridachristian.org Florida High School Academy 786-290-5854 Florida School Of Excellence 305-207-7845 Gateway Christian School 305-271-1213 Gladeview Christian School 305-551-6143 Glendale Christian Academy 305-235-5347 Global Academy 305-788-5235 Golden Mittens Montessori 305-817-8888 Goliath Academy 305-512-5994 Good Shepherd School 305-385-7002 Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy 305-626-9162 Grace Academy International 305-751-5910 Grace Academy International Central 305-751-5910 Grace Lutheran Learning Center 305-888-3220 Granada Day School 305-444-2028 Gratigny Day Care Center Corporation 305-558-1341 Greater Love Full Gospel Baptist Church 305-474-8118 Greater Miami Academy 305-220-5955 Greater Miami Adventist School 305-220-5955 Greenfield Day School 305-595-4868 Growing Treasures Learning Center 2 305-558-0133 Gulliver Academy — Marian C. Krutulis Campus 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-3593 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Academy — Montgomery Drive Campus 7500 SW 120 Street Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-238-3424 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Preparatory School 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-666-7937 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Preparatory School— Miller Drive Campus 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 305-274-9535 www.gulliverschools.org

Hebrew Academy 2300 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-6421 www.rasg.org Heritage School Of Kendall 305-232-2222 Highpoint Academy

HIGHPOINT ACADEMY

12101 34th Street 12101 S.W. 34thSW Street Miami, FL 33175 FL 33175 Miami, 305-552-0202 305-552-0202 www.highpointacademy.com

www.highpointacademy.com Hochberg Preparatory 20350 NE 26 Ave NMB, FL 33180 305-933-6946 www.hochbergprep.org Hollywood Education Literacy Project 305-752-4003 Holy Cross Lutheran School 305-893-0851 Holy Family Catholic School 305-947-6535 Holy Spirit C & Inst. /Miami Beach Academy 786-308-7985 Homestead Assembly Christian Academy 305-259-2022 Hope Academy 786-573-4435 Horeb Christian School 305-557-6811 Il Savior Academy 305-596-0053 Immaculata-La Salle High School 3601 South Miami Avenue Miami FL 33133 305-854-2334 www.ilsroyals.org Conception Catholic School 305-822-6461 International Christian School 305-365-6070 International School Of Miami 305-480-7445 It’s A Small World Academy 305-888-0828 It’s A Small World Learning Center III 305-888-0828 It’s A Small World Learning Center V 305-636-5488 Jacobson Sinai Academy 18801 NE 22nd Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-9011 www.jsamiami.org J & D Owens Christian Academy 305-756-6830 Jose Marti School 1St Campus 305-856-9044 Jose Marti School 3Rd Campus 305-441-0565 Kendall Christian School 305-271-3723 Kendall Speech And Language Center Inc. 305-274-7883 Kesher L.D. 305-792-7060 Key Biscayne Presbyterian School 305-361-2058

Keystone National High School 866-257-6011 Kidco Child Care, Inc. 305-576-6990 Kiddie Corner Academy 305-362-8222 Kid’s Kollege 305-888-1715 Kids Land Day Care And Learning Center 786-337-9414 Kids Learning Center Of S. Dade 3 786-573-3017 Kid’s Love Day Care Preschool 305-824-1612 Kidworks Usa Inc. 305-822-5437 Killian Oaks Academy 305-274-2221 Kinder House Learning Center 305-222-1930 Kingdom Academy 305-385-3761 Kings Christian School 305-221-2008 Kingswood Montessori School 305-248-2308 La Progressiva Presbyterian School Inc. 305-642-8600 La Scuola 305-278-9555 Lago Mar Preschool 1 305-382-9796 Landow Yeshiva Center 305-653-8770 Learning Emporium Preparatory Academy 786-260-9270 Learning Links School House 305-271-3500 Lehrman Community Day School 727 Lehrman Drive/77th St. Miami Beach, FL 33141-2299 305-866-2771 LehrmanSchool.org Life Changers Ministries Of Miami Academy 786-250-4032 Lincoln Marti Schools 21 305-643-4888 Little Angels Christian School & Daycare 305-819-0411 Little College At Royal Oaks Plaza 305-510-9869 Little Rascals Learning Center 305-623-4000 Little Village Day Care And Learning Center 305-207-7220 Lively Stones For Jesus School Of The Future 305-685-8210 Magic Kids Learning Center II 305-817-9900 Marian Center School And Services 305-625-8354 Masters Preparatory Academy 305-556-8116 Mcglannan School 10770 SW 84 Street Miami, FL 33173 305-274-2208 www.mcglannanschool.com Mesivta Of Greater Miami 305-534-7050 Miami Country Day School 305-779-7200 Miami Dade Christian Academy 786-488-9971 2015 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 33

MCM Early Childhood Instritute 980 McCarthur Causeway • Miami, FL 33132 305-373-KIDS (5437) www.miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Christian School 200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 305-221-7754 www.miamichristian.org Miami Lakes Christian Academy 305-823-3888 Miami Shores Baptist Academy 305-757-8353 Miami Springs Seventh-Day Adventist 305-888-2244 Miami Union Academy 305-953-9907 Miss Carusi Learning Center 305-823-8884 Monsignor Edward Pace High School 15600 NW 32nd Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 305-623-PACE www.PaceHS.com Montessori Children’s Academy 305-225-3070 Montessori Childrens House 305-823-2522 Montessori Childrens House Inc. 305-380-0513 Montessori School Of North Miami 305-893-5994 M.O.T. Academy 14202 SW 62 Street Miami, FL 33183 786-299-5915 www.motacademy.com Mother Of Christ Catholic School 786-497-6111 My Own Teacher - Learning Center L.L.C. 786-299-5915 National High School Academy 786-290-5854 New Aladdin Learning Center 305-362-0016 New Beginnings Preparatory Academy 786-267-7921 New Horizons Private School 305-266-5901 New Jerusalem Christian Academy 305-691-1291 New Jerusalem Preparatory 305-553-1919 New Testament Church Of Transfiguration 305-333-3763 Neytz Hachochma 305-945-7443 North Dade Academy, Inc. 305-769-0455 North Hialeah Christian School 305-557-2821 North Miami Early Childhood School & Day 305-895-1059 Northwest Christian Academy 305-685-8734 Nuestra Senora De Lourdes Pre-School 305-822-2645 Olympia Heights United Methodist Kinder 305-226-9126 34 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2015

Our Lady Of Charity Private School 305-556-5494 Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy 305-667-1623 Ext 248org Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish School 14000 SW 112th Street Miami, FL 33186 305-386-8446 www.ololjaguars.org Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary 305-235-5442 Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School 305-362-5315 Our Lady Of The Rosary School 305-271-8389 Palabra De Fe Christian Academy 305-897-0705 Palmer Trinity School 7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230 www.palmertrinity.org Palmetto Bay Academy 786-293-5353 Paradise Christian School & Development 305-828-7477 Parent Partner’s 305-987-9492 Pentab Academy 305-651-9696 Peter Pan Learning Center Inc 305-227-7707 Pizarro School For Montessori Learning 305-207-9778 Precious Little Angels Day Care I 305-885-5300 Princeton Christian School 305-257-3644 Providence School 305-758-3235 Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy 305-532-6421 Ransom Everglades School Middle School

2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 Upper School

3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800 www.ransomeverglades.org Redland Christian Academy Inc. 305-247-7399 Rem Learning Center South 305-235-0300 Revelation Christian Academy, Inc. 305-758-5656 Riviera Day School 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856 www.rivieraschools.com Riviera Preparatory School 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300 www.rivieraschools.com RJW The Academy Of Arts & Sciences 305-758-5988

Roblanca Academy 305-557-3871 Roig Academy 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-235-1313 www.roigacademy.com Royal Kids Academy 305-557-5437 Sacred Heart 305-247-2678 Saint Agatha School 305-222-8751 St. Brendan Elementary School 8755 SW 32 Street Miami, FL 33165 305-221-2722 www.stbrendanmiami.org St .Brendan High School 2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181 www.stbrendanhigh.org Saint Francis Xavier School 305-573-8532 Saint Hugh 305-448-5602 Saint James Catholic School 305-681-3822 Saint John The Apostle School 305-888-6819 Saint Johns Episcopal School 305-247-5445 Saint John The Apostle School 305-888-6819 Saint Johns Episcopal School 305-247-5445 Saint Joseph School 305-866-1471 Saint Kevin Catholic School 305-227-7571 Saint Lawrence School 305-932-4912 Saint Marys Cathedral 305-795-2000 Saint Michael The Archangel 305-642-6732 Saint Paul Lutheran School 305-271-3109 St. Philip’s Episcopal School 305-444-6366 St. Stephens Episcopal Church 305-445-2606 Saint Theresa Catholic School 305-446-1738 St. Timothy Parish School 305-274-8224 Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School 5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851 www.stepsmia.org Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School 7303 SW 64th Street Miami, FL 33143 305-661-8591 Ext 312 www.stamiami.org Saints Peter & Paul School 305-858-3722

School of Virtue and Academic Excellence 786-220-0037 Schoolhouse Academy 305-552-1200 Second Home Learning Center 305-888-2728 Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy For Girls 305-956-3755 Sharon School Of Excellence Inc 305-926-1107 Small Kids Academy Ii Chil Development Center 786-472-6719 Scheck Hillel Community School 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305.931.2831 www.eHillel.org Shelton Academy 113000 NW 41 Street Doral, Florida 33178 305-599-9967 www.sheltonacademyschools.com Solid Rock Christian Academy 305-238-9545 South Florida Child Development Center 305- 882-8119 South Florida Christian Academy 786-290-8258 South Miami Learning Center 305-665-4999 Southeastern Christian Academy, Inc 786-448-9971 Southeastern High School 877-698-3540 Sparks Day Care, Inc. 305-696-9590 Spirit Of Christ Child Development 305-935-5023 Spirit Of Learning Academy 305-652-0323 St. Matthew’s Lutheran 305-642-4177 Stone Coast Academy 305-704-7827 Sunflowers Academy 305-631-1284 Sunrise Christian Academy 305-821-5841 Sunrise School Of Miami, Inc. 305-297-6562 Sunset Christian Academy 305-595-7558 Sunset Preparatory School 305-274-5111 Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center 305-364-8006 Teach The Children 786-523-3606 Temple Beth Am Day School 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-665-6228 www.tbam.org/dayschool Temple Samu-El Or Olom E.C.E. Center 305-271-5756 The Bee Academy 305-259-1599 The Carrie Brazer Center 305-262-5999 The Carrie Brazer Center For Autism Inc. 305-271-8790

The Children’s House 305-665-4686 The Glory Of God Christian School 305-884-4000 The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation 2625 SW 3rd Avenue Miami, FL 33129 305-854-3282 www.gordonschoolmiami.org The Joy of Learning 305-599-9967 The Mandelstam School 305-662-2736 The Tauber Academy 305-931-0010 The Victory School 305-466-1142 The Von Wedel Montessori School 305-893-9876 The Way Christian Academy 305-836-4446 Three Flags Academy Inc 305-821-5964 Toras Emes Academy Of Miami 305-944-5344 Town Center Preschool 305-385-9981 Tree Of Knowledge Learning Academy 216-233-0065 Trinity Christian Academy 305-819-8999 Trinity Christian Academy H.S. 305-819-8999 Tropical Christian School 305-595-2147 Tutor Me Daycare Academy 305-820-8212 U.S. International Christian Academy 305-265-5858 United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning 305-325-1080 United Cerebral Palsy-Diamond Minds 305-623-4439 University Christian Children’s Center 305-661-8584 Valor Academy Of Florida 305-629-9799 Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Fla. 305-445-7992 Vankara: A Learning Exchange, Inc. 305-681-6121 Vann Academy 305-223-3241 Villa Lyan 305-412-4177 Village Pines School 305-235-6621 West Dade Academy 305-553-1000 Western General Education Inc. 305-945-1444 Westminster Christian School 6855 SW 152nd. St. Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030 www.wcsmiami.org Westwood Christian Day Secondary School 5801 SW 120th Avenue Miami, FL 33183 305-274-3380 www.westwoodchristian.org

William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy 305-474-4760 Windsor Academy Inc. 305-769-2266 Winhold Montessori Schools, Inc. 305-253-3225 World Hope Academy 305-270-9830 World Mission Of Jesus Christ Christian 954-642-8351 Worshipers’ House Of Prayer Academy 305-490-5806 Yeshiva Elementary 305-867-3322 Yeshiva Toras Chaim 305-944-5344 Yvonne Learning Center 305-758-3235

BROWARD Abundant Life Christian Academy 954-979-2665 Access School 954-680-9494 Alazhar School 954-722-1555 American Heritage School 954-472-0022 American Preparatory Academy 954-434-8936 Andover Academy 954-577-9701 Anew-Gen. Christian Leadership Academy 954-306-3720 Annunciation School 954-989-8287 Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School 954-434-8820 Atlantis Academy 10193 NW 31st Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-752-7571 www.atlantisacademy.com Aukela Christian Military Academy 954-929-7010 Bais Chaya Preparatory Academy 954-788-8781 Beacon Hill School Inc 954-963-2600 Bethany Christian School 954-522-2554 Beth Emet Elementary School 4807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882 www.bethemetschool.org Bethlehem Preschool 954-975-3231 Blake School 954-584-6816 Bonaventure Academy 786-873-1990 Brauser Maimonides Academy 5300 S.W. 40th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-989-.6886 www.brausermaimonides.org Broward Academy 954-401-2024 Broward Christian School 954-723-1520 2015 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 35

Broward Junior Academy 954-316-8301 Calvary Christian Academy 954-905-5172 Candil Jacaranda School 954-473-4400 Cardinal Gibbons High School 954-491-2900 Casablanca Academy 954-415-1149 Center Academy 4700 Riverside Dr. Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory 500 E Chaminade Drive Hollywood, FL 33021 954-989-5150 www.cmlions.org Charis Academy Online 954-636-2057 Chesterbrook Academy - Paladin 954-431-4224 Christ Church School 954-771-7700 Christi Academy 954-597-0645 Conservatory Prep Senior High 954-680-5808 Continental Academy 800-285-3514 Cooper City Christian Academy 954-779-6221 Coral Springs Christian Academy 954-752-2870 Coral Springs Montessori 954-344-0027 Coram Deo Academy For Home School Ed. 754-368-5060 Crescent Preparatory High School 954-306-2207 Crossroads Christian Academy 954-389-5700 David Posnack Jewish Day School 5890 South Pine Island Road, Suite A Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100 Ext. 641 www.posnackschool.org Deerfield Christian Academy 954-428-8910 Divine Academy LLC 954-499-4638 Dreams In Motion Learning Center 954-987-7555 East Hollywood High School 954-692-4825 Elite Leadership Academy 954-766-9900 Emerald Hills Private School 954-964-9163 Excelsior Artz Preparatory School 954-721-3471 Experience Learning Center 954-537-1062 Faith Christian School 954-974-2404 Faith Lutheran School 954-581-2918 First Christian Church Day School 954-942-2549 36 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2015

Flamingo Road Christian Academy 954-434-1550 Florida Bible Christian School 954-431-6770 Fort Lauderdale Christian School 954-972-3444 Fort Lauderdale Prep School 954-485-7500 Foundations Christian Academy 954-667-0852 Fuvis Learning Center Inc 954-530-4870 Gateway Christian Academy 954-485-7012 Genesis H Rembert Elementary School 754-246-9167 Glades Christian Academy 954-755-6405 Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy 954-475-8584 Grace Christian Academy 954-983-6497 Harvard Academy 954-748-0006 Hebrew Academy Community School 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center, Inc. 954-881-9671 Highlands Christian Academy 954-421-1747 Holy Temple Christian Academy 954-467-0758 International Prep School 954-970-6464 J. H. Rembert Adult Educational Center 754-246-9167 Kaplan College Preparatory School 954-964-6570 Kaplan High School 954-964-5165 Kaplan University High School 954-964-6529 Kentwood Preparatory School 954-581-8222 Koala Learning Centers 954-437-6278 Leadership Academy 954-974-7994 Levy Learning Center 2 305-496-7208 Levy Learning Center, Inc. 305-496-7208 Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud 754-246-3758 Lighthouse Christian Academy 954-564-8950 Lighthouse Christian School 954-942-7501 Lindamood Bell Learning Processes 954-349-1688 Little Flower School 954-922-1217 Little Flowers Of Hope Center For Children 954-442-6144 Love Outreach Christian Academy 954-989-5730 Lycee Franco-American 954-237-0356 Maimonides Shalom/Brauser Academy 954-989-6886 Mary Help Of Christians School 954-323-8006

Montessori Academy 954-435-4622 Montessori Institute Of Broward 954-472-9620 Mount Bethel Christian Academy 954-462-0255 Mt. Olivet Sda School 954-792-6010 Nationwide Academy High School 954-926-6699 New Hope Christian School 954-973-1129 New Hope Learning Center 954-587-3842 New Life Christian High School Inc. 754-366-8064 Noble School Of Higher Learning 954-964-3724 North Broward Preparatory School Tel: (954)247-0011 Nur Ul-Islam Academy 954-434-3288 Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs 954-583-8112 Our S avior Lutheran School 954-370-2161 Paladin Academy 954-389-0488 Parkridge Christian Academy 954-346-0236 Parkway Christian School 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net Performing Arts Christian Academy 954-746-9035 Phyl’s Academy 954-731-7524 Pine Crest School 1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100 www.pinecrest.edu Point Of Grace Christian Academy 954-649-0145 Private Schools Of East Hollywood 754-246-9167 Reconnection Of The Family Faith 754-204-3764 Redeemer Christian Academy 954-468-0415 Redeeming Word Christian Academy 954-485-1435 Saint Ambrose Catholic School 954-427-2226 Saint Andrew Catholic School 954-905-6337 Saint Anthony School 954-467-7747 Saint Bartholomew School 954-431-5253 Saint Bonaventure Catholic School 954-476-5200 Saint Coleman School 954-942-3500 Saint Elizabeth 954-942-2161 Saint Helen Catholic School 954-739-7094

Saint Jerome Catholic School 954-524-1990 Saint Malachy School 954-722-3130 St. Marks Episcopal School 1750 East Oakland Park Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33334 954-563-4508 www.saintmarks.com St. Thomas Aquinas High School 2801 SW 12th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School 954-741-8130 Sawgrass Adventist School 954-473-4622 School Of Excellence, Inc 954-792-6118 Score At The Top Coral Springs, Llc 954-510-0600 Sentinel High School 888-957-5111 Shepherd Of The Coast 954-772-5468 Sheridan Hills Christian School 954-966-7995 Soaring Eagles Academy 954-709-0930 South Florida Academy 954-200-2720 South Florida Jewish Academy 954-427-7788 South Florida Prep North 3550 Davie Blvd S. Florida Preparatory Christian Academy 954-676-5760 Spring Gate School 954-316-7330 St Saviour Academy Inc 954-783-9966 St. Bernadette Catholic School 954-432-7022 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church School 954-922-7572 Stanford National High School 754-245-8777 Summit Point Academy 754-245-8777 Summit-Questa Montessori School 5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies 954-358-0497 Sunset Sudbury School 954-404-7785 Tanglewood Academy 954-431-8805 Temple Beth Emet Day School 954-680-1882 Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School 954-358-4200 The Hollywood Christian Academy 954-322-4330

The Learning Corner Early Childhood Ctr I 954-458-0091 The Masters Academy 954-434-2960 The Montessori School 954-321-6006 The New Life Christian Academy Inc 954-292-9014 The North Broward Preparatory Schools 954-247-0011 The Oaks Private School 954-535-2695 The Randazzo School 954-968-1750 The Sagemont School-Lower Campus 954-384-5454 The Sagemont School-Upper Campus 954-389-2454 Trinitas Academy 954-581-2744 Trinity Christian School 954-941-8033 Trinity Lutheran School 954-463-7471 University Of Miami Global Academy 866-949-8642 University School Of N S U 954-262-4400 Upperroom Christian Academy 954-306-8696 West Glades High School 954-342-9558 West Hollywood Private School 954-983-7424 West Park High School 754-246-9167 Westlake Elementary School 754-245-8777 Westlake Preparatory School And Academy 954-236-2300 Westlake Preparatory School Miramar 954-236-2300 Westminster Academy 954-771-4615 Weston Christian Academy 1420 Indian Trace Weston FL 33326 954-349-9224 www.westonchristianacademy.org Winfield Christian Academy 954-970-3756 Woodlands Montessori School 954-722-4880 Woods Haven Academy 954-583-4802 Woods Haven Preparatory School 954-236-2300 Dba Abi’s Place 954-753-4441 Zion Lutheran Christian 954-421-3146

PALM BEACH Academic High School 561-929-0333 Advent Lutheran School 561-395-3635 All Saints Catholic School 1759 Indian Creek Pkwy Jupiter FL 33458 561-748-8994 www.allsaintsjupiter.org American Heritage 561-495-7272 Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 5225 Hood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-686-6520 www.meyeracademy.org Atlantis Academy 1950 Prairie Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-642-3100 www.atlantisacademy.com Baldwin Prep School 561-844-7700 Bar & Ferg’s Academy, Inc. 561-278-8669 Batt Private School 561-630-9980 Belle Glade Christian Academy 561-261-4146 Berean Christian School 561-798-9300 Boca Raton Christian School 561-391-2727 Boca Prep International School 561-852-1410 BRJLC, LLC 561-883-5439 Cardinal Newman High School 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.org Children Of Purpose Christian Academy Inc 561-659-7721 Christian Life Academy 561-333-9446 Coastal Middle & Senior High School 561-842-6349 Coates Learning Center, Inc. 561-689-2323 College Assist 561-791-0606 Conklin International Academy 561-310-0241 Cornerstone Academy 561-667-3200 Daughter Of Zion Sda School Jr Academy 561-243-0715 Di Bacco School, Inc. 561-533-0450 Dillon Country Daylab School 561-798-4748 Donna Klein Jewish Academy 9701 Donna Klein Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3300 www.dkja.org Dot’s Success Academy 561-659-0496 2015 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 37

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 21011 95th Avenue South Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-470-5000 www.hilleldayschool.org Holy Name Of Jesus 561-683-2990 Hooked On Learning, Inc. 561-333-2756 Ideal School 561-791-2881 Juno Beach Preparatory School 561-625-2288 Jupiter Academy 561-747-1003 Jupiter Christian School 561-354-1900 Jupiter Lighthouse Academy 561-743-7552 Kentwood Preparatory School 561-649-6141 Lake Park Baptist School 561-844-2747 Lake Worth Christian School Society Inc. 561-586-8216 Maranatha Christian Academy 561-622-8377 Matlock Academy 561-687-0327 Methodist Early Childhood Education Inc 561-368-1215 Miracle By Faith Christian 561-993-3494 Montessori School At Pga National 561-626-9222 New Horizon Academy 561-750-8111 New Horizons Christian Academy 954-815-1272 Newton Preparatory School 561-736-5152 38 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2015

Our Savior Lutheran School 561-582-8624 Oxbridge Academy 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9600 www.oapb.org Palm Beach Co Independent Private School 561-967-4595 Palm Beach Bilingual School 561-881-0130 Palm Beach Day Academy (561) 832.8815 Ext. 105 Peter Pumpkin 561-848-4322 Pine Crest School 2700 St. Andrews Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33434 561- 852-2800 www.pinecrest.edu Poinciana Day School 561-655-7323 Pope John Paul Ii High School 561-314-2100 Potentia Academy 561-512-5242 Precious Promise Learning Ctr & Christian Acad.

561-540-4459 Redemptive Life Academy 561-805-7975 RJ Hendley Christian Education Center 561-842-1349 Rosarian Academy 807 N Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-5131 www.rosarian.org Sacred Heart School 561-582-2242 Saint Andrew’s School 3900 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-210-2000 www.saintandrews.net Saint Ann Catholic School 561-832-3676 Saint Jude Catholic School 561-392-9160 Saint Juliana 561-655-1922 Saint Luke Catholic 561-965-8190 Saint Mark Catholic 561-732-9934 Saint Mark’s Episcopal School 561-622-1504 Sharon School Of Excellence 305-926-1107 Solomon Schechter Day School Of P.B Cnty 561-364-5533 Southwide Educational Ministries 561-793-0657 Spanish River Christian 561-994-5006 St. Clare Catholic School 561-622-7171 St. David’s-In-The-Pines Episcopal School 561-793-1272 Student Den 561-488-6360 Summit Christian School 561-686-8081 Summit Private School 561-338-5020

Suncoast Christian Academy 561-641-1446 Sunshine Tree Montessori School 561-622-4173 The Academy 561-373-9301 The Benjamin School 561-626-3747 The Grace School 561-479-8998 The King’s Academy 561-686-4244 The Learning Foundation Of Florida 561-795-6886 The Open Doorway Inc 561-434-2788 The Seal Academy 561-706-1004 The Shepherd’s School 561-924-9578 The Weiss School 561-627-0740 Torah Academy Of Boca Raton 516-347-1821 Trinity Christian Academy 561-967-1900 Trinity Christian School Of P.B Gardens 561-253-3950 Trinity Lutheran School 561-276-8458 Unity For Kids 561-578-8270 Unity School 101 NW 22nd Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-276-4414 www.unityschool.com Upton Academy 561-674-3777 Virtual High School Of Excellence 800-890-6269 Weinbaum Yeshiva High School 561-417-7422 Wellington Preparatory School 561-649-7900 West Palm Beach Junior Academy 561-689-9575

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Gone are the days of blackboards and chalk.

Many of today’s classrooms feature interactive whiteboards called Smart Boards or Promethean Boards referencing their makers.

Global spending on educational technology in classrooms is a billion dollar industry. In order to keep up with the latest teaching techniques, Florida’s private school teachers attend statewide and national teacher conferences like the National Science Teacher Association Conference which showcases the best use of this new technology.

Just how are our private school educators using technology in today’s classrooms and what does the future hold? Here are some of the latest trends: The Flipped Classroom. One significant trend is the move toward the flipped classroom according to Harman Singh of Informationweek.com. A flipped classroom is form of blended learning in which students absorb content online by watching video lectures, usually at home, and homework is done in class with teachers. Teachers can spend more time helping students individually with their “homework” while students take the notes at home while watching a video.

Recognize that teachers are tasked with identifying and using the best digital learning tools for each student. Different approaches to learning such as project-based learning, maker education, and game-based learning continue to be explored as part of the personalized blended learning model. The ability to tailor different lessons to different students in the same classroom allows the teacher to require students to show understanding before moving onto the next topic. As a result, the student is less likely to become lost or confused on a topic.

Cloud Computing. The use of cloud computing allows science teachers to engage in authentic research experiences with their students. An example is The Global Curriculum Project according to J. Holmes of IBM. Here, students participate in a virtual exchange program with schools across five different countries. Students select and explore their own topics, including cuisine and ambitions.

Tablets. BYOD (bring your own device) Some schools provide tablets while others are encouraging students to bring their own electronic device to school. Once banned, cellphones and iPads are being welcomed with restrictions (during testing perhaps). Florida’s private schools have been working with different providers to increase Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the schools. Electronic tablets and notebooks allow students to access their textbooks and other course materials such as their classroom gradebook, assignment notebook, and teacher’s website for assignments. It is easier for teachers to engage students with animated lessons rather than depending on traditional textbooks and whiteboards. Students can customize their learning experience through their own unique selection of apps.

Students at a Switzerland school are using their tablets to create music in the school’s first iPad Orchestra.

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Technology 3D Printing. While 3D printing is years away from widespread use, practical applications will take hold. Geology students can make and interact with models of fossils and other artifacts, while chemistry students can print out models of complex molecules using rapid prototyping and production tools. In an effort to engage students in STEM-related fields, Minnesota’s non-profit STARBASE created an aerospace-themed curriculum where students plan a mission to Mars. A highlight of the project is the use of 3D printing technology to create a working rocket that students launch on the final day of the program.

Augmented Reality. Educators know that learning deepens, not just through reading and listening, but also through creating and interacting. According to P. Gupta of EdTechReview, “With augmented reality products, science students can manipulate and combine chemical elements right from their smart devices, rather than just reading about them in a textbook. Students can view meanings and illustrations of key vocabulary words by scanning the words in a sentence, helping them improve their vocabulary anywhere.”

Since launching in 2011, Aurasma is the world’s leading augmented reality platform. Teachers can download the free app and use it to make lessons “come to life.”

Sharing. Technology provides greater opportunities for collaborative working, both within the class and between schools. Teachers and students share their work with others, combine their work with others, and demonstrate the power of collaboration.

Technology. Kevin Casey, of InformationWeek.com points out that there’s a shortage of qualified information technology workers in the country and one way to get kids interested in learning about technology is to make it fun. Some of his suggested websites that parents can use to excite kids about technology include: NASA kids club, Code.org, TechRocket.com, PBSkids.org, and KineticCity.com to name a few.

The advancements made in technology over the last decade have been nothing short of remarkable. As the technological revolution continues to progress, so will the demand for exciting and innovative approaches to captivating young minds with educational content.

More to it, these new approaches are redefining the way we think about both teaching and learning. There can be no doubt that these pioneering approaches will play a fundamental role in the overall educational experience of the student. It is the hope of every attentive educator and loving parent that such an experience will be one of both success and enlightenment. n

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The David Posnack School Opens New Building On August 27, 2015, The David Posnack School in Davie, Florida, made history as it cut the ribbon on the new 50,000 square-foot, Paul & Maggie Fischer High School and Gymnasium. A jubilant crowd of more than 600 were there on hand to witness the event and tour the gorgeous, state-of-the-art facility. The high school addition is cutting edge, giving students opportunities which are unprecedented to other schools in our area. The new building has increased classroom space dramatically and includes a black box theater, lecture hall, music wing and student activities lounge. Home court advantage takes on a new meaning in a beautiful new gymnasium with 2nd floor viewing. If you have not already had the chance to visit our campus, please contact Susie Jackowitz, Director of Admissions to set up a tour. See for yourself The Posnack Difference!

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From 18 months through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity, values and a commitment to Israel, through a college preparatory curriculum and co-curricular experiences set within a nurturing community. Scheck Hillel is one of the largest Jewish community day schools in North America, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The program begins with Early Childhood Education, progresses to its IB Middle Years Programme and culminates with Capstone Seminar. Students grow morally, intellectually, spiritually and physically through rigorous study, religious and cultural experiences, arts and athletics, service learning and leadership, to discover talents within and cultivate 21st century skills. Every year, seniors graduate to Ivy League universities, top tier colleges and Israel programs, showcasing the diversity of a Jewish community school. Scheck Hillel celebrates diversity. Families come from across the globe, represent many denominations within Judaism, and nearly 20% of students receive tuition assistance. Scheck Hillel’s reputation for academic excellence comes from an environment that fosters personal growth; students design their own path through a choice of college prep, Advanced Placement and college-credit courses, as well as offerings dedicated to ESOL, dyslexia and learning differences. Defined, the Scheck Hillel Experience nurtures minds, souls and hearts, and encourages the lifelong learning that continuity requires. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School, contact Betty Salinas at 305.931.2831 or visit the website at www.eHillel.org.

Located in the heart of Brickell for over thirty years, The Gordon School is a diverse community day school that begins at 18 Months through Fifth Grade. The school encompasses an Early Childhood Center, an elementary Day School and the Tikvah Center, the only autism-specific program within a Jewish Day School in Florida. Through an integrated program of secular and Judaic studies, the curriculum combines the highest standards of academic excellence with the rich traditions of the Jewish heritage.In Kindergarten, students have access to iPads, and in the upper grades they use chrome books. Smart Boards are used in every classroom. Reggio Emilia inspired classrooms peak the child’s curiosity to explore and experience the world around them. The school also offers an exciting after school enrichment program and a theater program, which is one of the most popular. The school’s Tikvah Center is dedicated to giving children on the autism spectrum the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Though the Gordon School teaches Jewish tradition and emphasizes Jewish values, the school embraces and accepts a diversity of students.One hundred percent of 5th-grade students are accepted to top Miami independent and magnet schools of their choice. As if that isn’t enough, many boast, The Gordon School has the best school playground in the community with large outdoor green spaces that families call an urban oasis. The Gordon School hosts parent seminars that are open to the community. For more information about The Gordon School, contact Blanca Ceballos at 305. 854.3282 or visit the website at www.gordonschoolmiami.org.

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Temple Beth Am Day School is one of the oldest and largest reform Jewish Day schools in the nation. Students 15 months-5th grade enjoy a meaningful curriculum, in which the Judaic studies are completely integrated into their secular education. The School fosters a sense of community amongst parents, students, faculty and staff. Young children participate in music, science, ceramics, cooking, gardening, and more. The Elementary School offers students a superior academic curriculum; and includes art, science, Hebrew language, music, Physical Education, and technology as part of the school day. They are the only Open Circle School in Florida. Open Circle is a social climate curriculum that fosters positive student relationships; including how to be inclusive, address bullying, and identify dangerous and destructive behaviors. The School houses a dedicated state of the art computer lab with laptops, and iPads available for students. Their STEM lab combines Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for small teams of students who work collaboratively on each lesson. Their faculty is enhanced by two Learning Specialists, and one Enrichment Specialist. Families can also take advantage of ASU (After School University) where all students can participate in varied activities, from soccer and basketball, to musical theater and gymnastics. Families of all faiths are welcome, and need-based financial assistance is offered. For more information about Temple Beth AM Day school, contact Cari Altman at 305.665.6228, ext. 112, or visit the website at www.tbam.org.

CAJE Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar – Interim Executive Director Valerie Mitrani – Director of Day School Strategy and Initiatives Quality Jewish education is at the core of CAJE’s mission. Founded in 1944, Miami’s Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is responsible for providing educational leadership and services to the Miami Jewish community. The agency is a strong advocate for high-quality Jewish day school education and works with local Jewish education institutions to empower future generations with Jewish values, knowledge and passion. Specifically, CAJE builds school capacity by providing professional development for teachers and administrators, provides grants to fund special programs and creates strong community relations.

According to Valerie Mitrani, Director of Day School Strategy and initiatives, “Jewish day schools provide children with a rich education that prepares them for life as productive global citizens and future leaders of the Jewish community.” CAJE is mainly supported by The Greater Miami Jewish Federation which provides the vast majority of their budget and through local philanthropic donors. CAJE also draws a small amount of their funds from fees of a few of the services they provide. For more information about CAJE visit the website at www.caje-miami.org. .

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Opportunities for

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Entrepreneurs South Florida teens are lucky to be surrounded by such a business-friendly community.

Businesses, schools, parents and private school alumni support young entrepreneurs by acting as mentors and judges in business competitions held each year. These events begin with the imagination of the child and some formal business education.

Entrepreneurship education can take on several forms. In some schools, such an education is imbedded within the curriculum. For

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At Pine Crest School, it is part of Economics class. Other schools provide opportunities through after school clubs. At Miami Country Day School, students become immersed in a student-centric model as part of I.C.E., an initiative that stands for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. At Miami Country Day students of all ages are working with faculty and community mentors to bring their ideas for new products or services to the next level.

This past March, five private South Florida schools — Ransom Everglades, Pine Crest, Gulliver Prep, Christopher Columbus and Miami Country Day — participated in the second annual South Florida Business Plan Competition hosted by Miami Country Day School. Students from participating schools presented professional business plans in front of faculty, administrators, and judges from the community that included a social entrepreneur and author, a business founder, and an NYU Professor. Students first presented all aspects of their business plan, then defended their plan while taking judges’ questions. This year’s first and second-place winners were Ransom Everglades and Miami Country Day School. The winning team of students pitched their business “Steer Safe” – an app that tracks the driving patterns of adolescents. The product hopes to transform the very technology that endangers drivers into a mechanism that can encourage safe driving habits.

Proceeds from the event sponsors were donated to the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). NFTE is a non-profit organization that provides programs that inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures. NFTE has served over 600,000 youths in 10 countries and 17 communities including schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. NFTE hosts similar competitions for students in low-income public schools.

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This business plan challenge competition has three tracks, one of which is for high school students in grades 8-12. In order to enter the competition, the student must submit a 1-2 page entry with information on the business financials and marketing. The business model should prove itself to have breadth and sustainability, as well as demonstrate that it possesses, or can acquire, the resources to actually launch and be successful. This year’s first place winner was an NSU University School student from Weston who recently developed Teenography, a photography company that employs teen photographers. n

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• Refusing to follow what are perceived as unfair directions • Complaining that consequences for misbehavior are unfair Uniqueness sounds like: “You don’t understand, and you never will because you don’t care about me as much as you care about my sister! Just because I don’t like the same things you do!” Its related behaviors include: • Claiming that she is different and thus needs different rules • Accusing others of not understanding her • Focusing on that “lack of understanding” rather than the real issue

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“It’s not fair! You’re always yelling at me, even when it’s not my fault!”

Sound familiar? The minute you say no, or set limits, or try to enforce the rules, your child immediately says that you’re not being fair and that you always pick on him. He overreacts constantly to routine requests and takes no responsibility for his behavior.

No matter the circumstances, he is always the one who has been wronged or unfairly put-upon—in other words, the victim.

If this is a pattern—your child’s typical response—she is displaying a victim mentality. And she does so because it gives her an excuse for her bad behavior that works for her. When children take on a victim mentality, it becomes a form of defiance, used to avoid taking appropriate responsibility and being held accountable. And when it plays on our emotions as parents—getting us to question whether, maybe, we have been too tough or unfair, or making us feel guilty about any limit we try to set—rules are forgotten, limits ignored, and we lower our expectations.

If left unchanged, the victim mentality can eventually impact your child’s ability to have healthy relationships and to adequately function as an adult. It is vital that your child learns new skills in order to manage responsibility in the real world. To start that process, it’s helpful to look at the behaviors that lead to the victim mentality.

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When your child thinks like a victim, he will begin to feel and act like a victim.

Thinking Errors That Support a Victim Mentality Thinking errors, simply put, are patterns of thinking that are inaccurate or irrational; they influence our feelings and behavior, often in negative ways. In other words, when your child thinks like a victim, he will begin to feel and act like a victim. Below are some of the common thinking errors that fuel your child’s victim mentality and its related behaviors.

Victim Stance sounds like: “Why are you always on my back about the lawn? I work at a job after school and never have any time for myself ! I don’t have any time to mow the lawn!” Its related behaviors include: • Blaming others (often you, the parent) when he doesn’t meet his responsibility • Always having an excuse ready • Fighting for the right to be a victim

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Anger with an Angle sounds like: “You started screaming at me for no reason, so I went crazy and smashed the vase. You need to stop screaming!” Its related behaviors include: • Losing control of behavior and claiming he couldn’t help himself • Training others to avoid making him take responsibility • Using anger to have power over people and things

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Over time, parents hear these excuses, see these behaviors and get pulled into believing that it must be true. Then you start responding to your child’s unhealthy behavior in unhealthy ways. You tiptoe around your child because you can anticipate the response you’re going to get. You know your daughter is going to start yelling the minute you remind her she needs to babysit. You wonder if you should just stay home; it might even be easier than having the big fight and the risk that she’ll take out her anger on her little brother.

These thinking errors can also lead to a sense of fatalism on your child’s part: he actually begins to believe he can’t change, that your expectations are beyond him, and that he is unable to take responsibility for his actions. He then becomes unable to see his role in making things better. It’s important to avoid this fatalistic trap by reminding yourself that change can happen at any time.

4 Steps You Can Take to Help Your Child Change

1. Start with targeting one behavior at a time. Identify something that is making life difficult for you, but also something that you think can really change. For example, you could start with a reasonable wake-up time and morning routine, or follow through on a chore, or expectations that meals will be civil, with no screaming allowed.

2. Sit down and talk with your child when you’re both calm.

Fill them in on the change you want to focus on. “I’d like to have a discussion about following through on your chores. This is a problem for me, as I need you to do your part around the house. We all have our responsibilities in this family and doing the dishes is yours. If you want to continue to use the car, you will need to do the dishes each night. If you can’t or won’t do that, you’ll need to take the bus.”

Be calm and matter-of-fact in your delivery, as your child is so used to overreacting to any expectations or limits. Think of what you’re doing as all business. The limit setting parent role works best when you are non-emotional. Don’t expect that your child will take kindly to this, though. In fact, they may be quite resistant, but stay calm and focused through the initial challenges.

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Don’t give up on expectations and consequences—and don’t give in to bad behavior. It takes a long time to relinquish the victim mentality and replace it with a more responsible way of thinking and behaving. It’s become a habit for your child, and parents often develop habits in response. It’s easy to fall back into these habits and to think that rather than setting this limit and dealing with my child’s defiance, I’ll back off this one time and let it go.

This is natural. We all try to avoid things that feel like work, but in this case the work is worth it.

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Provide positive reinforcement when your child takes responsibility and makes good choices. The changes may be subtle at first, but the minute your child starts taking responsibility for his actions, he’s beginning to shed the victim mentality. He’ll need encouragement to keep changing his thinking and taking on healthier problem-solving skills, and you can provide this.

Remember: change doesn’t happen overnight. Once your child realizes that there is really going to be a change in expectations, they will slowly begin to meet those expectations. And once the change begins, additional behaviors can be addressed and expectations added. Keep in mind the goal of all this work: to raise our kids to be responsible adults, able to function in life and to solve the problems that come up along the way. Feeling and acting like a victim will not lead to the kind of adult life we want for our kids.

But once your child has learned to take responsibility for their behavior, they will feel better about themselves, be better able to solve problems and make the most of their life. n

Janet Lehman, MSW has worked with troubled children and teens for over 30 years and is the co-creator of The Total Transformation Program. She is a social worker who has held a variety of positions during her career, including juvenile probation officer, case manager, therapist and program director for 22 years in traditional residential care and in group homes for difficult children.

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CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY

FISHER ISLAND DAY SCHOOL

SOCIAL MEYER ACADEMY

THE GORDON SCHOOL OF BETH DAVID CONGREGATION

The Gordon School’s Broadway musical production “Annie” held in May 2015. Children from 1st to 5th grade participated in what was a dazzling performance before an audience of 150 people.

Band Students - Ethan Reiter, Benjamin Lesserson, Talia Segal

DIVINE SAVIOR ACADEMY

Dr. Alexander Mikhailov, Mrs. Maria Mikhailov, Mr. Michael Bell (FIDS Head of School), Mrs. Natascha Preussner and Mr. Falk Preussner chat during an evening at Fisher Island Gala 2015.

Art Student Ariela Lauria with Rachel and Jeremy Berg

Eduardo Martinez, principal dancer with the prestigious Ballet Nacional de España (BNE) spent a week at the Conservatory at Conchita Espinosa Academy teaching an exclusive master class to advanced dancers. Dancers at the Conservatory also had the opportunity to study with him and watch a BNE rehearsal in their Cultural Immersion Study Abroad trip to Spain earlier this year.

Mrs. Evelyn MacKenzie ( FIDS parent Jana Neff, FIDS Board Chair, enjoys an evening at Gala 2015, “An Evening In Paris” on right) visits with Karen Sklar at Fisher Island Day School Gala. with her husband, Brian Neff.

On August 11th, Divine Savior Academy celebrated the Grand Opening of its new high school and athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception for the Doral community.

GULLIVER SCHOOLS

From left: Michael Cottle of Moss Construction, Michael Kadow of Somerville Architects, Superintendent Carlos Leyrer of DSA, Senior Pastor Carl Leyrer of DSA, Head of Schools Ben Troge of DSA, Elementary & Middle School Principal Tim Biesterfeld of DSA, and DSA Executive Board Member Luis Herrera inaugurate the school’s largest expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance of its new high school facility.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL

Faith, Doug, Mason and Riley Sorgman

SAINT BRENDAN HIGH SCHOOL

Last year’s Signature Event

“Tommy”, assisted by Colin Apruzzese, prepares to welcome guests to the 2015 Annual Foundation Dinner.

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Saint Brendan High School Annual Fashion Show

Saint Brendan High School Cook Off

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Jim & Rosemary Hartigan , Pablo & Margie Luis

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MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL

PINE CREST SCHOOL

Pine Crest School’s Boca Raton Parents’ Association hosted a Back to School Bash at Mario’s Osteria on September 26 to welcome new and returning parents to the Pine Crest community.

Students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School visited Florida State University as part of a six-campus tour on the Second Annual Pace College Campus Tour from October 5 through 7.

DAVID POSNACK SCHOOL David Posnack School’s ribbon cutting celebration on their new Paul & Maggie Fischer High School and Gymnasium.

JACOBSON SINAI ACADEMY

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FLORIDA PREP

For Rosh Hashanah, JSA 1st grade students made apple shaped, pop-up cards for their family and friends!

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Florida Prep Student Council

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