Fall 2024 Open-House Issue

FALL 2024 ISSUE

YOUR STUDENT. YOUR CHOICE.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

HOW TEAMWORK BETWEEN PARENTS & TEACHERS DRIVE STUDENT SUCCESS

CURIOSITY-DRIVEN CLASSROOMS

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION THROUGH REFLECTION & REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING

THE GROWING PLACE

PLANTING SEEDS OF CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY.

Growing Faith, Hearts and Minds

The Growing Place School 536 Coral Way • Coral Gables, FL 33134 | www.thegrowingplace.school

INSIDE THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2024

FROM THE

EDITOR

Elizabeth Rivas

ON THE COVER THE GROWING PLACE The Growing Place School in Coral

41 PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILES In-Depth Academic Profiles with Fast Facts and Signature Programs

Gables combines the joy of childhood

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

with academic excellence through

INSIDE COVERS

hands-on, project-based learning

KLA Academy

for kids ages one to 5th grade. TGPS

St. Brendan High School

focuses on developing the whole child—intellectually, socially, and spiritually. With a strong emphasis on community and real-world learning, TGPS nurtures compassionate, innovative students, prioritizing personal growth over test scores.

3 Riviera Schools 4 Palmer Trinity School 4 St. Philip's Episcopal School 5 The Cushman School 9 The Growing Place School 10 Gulliver Prep 10 Miami Country Day School

FEATURES 6 THE GROWING PLACE

13 Conchita Espinosa Academy

16 INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING Modern Learning Approaches

23 FEATURED SCHOOLS Directory of Premier Private Schools in South Florida

34 A PATH TO GROWTH The Value of In-House Professional Development

38 EXTRACURRICULARS Real-World Preparation

For parents considering private education or making a switch, know that the schools featured in this issue are some of the best nationwide, offering top-tier programs designed to meet the unique needs of every learner.

Trust your instincts, explore your options, and know that the right school is out there for your family. Here’s to a great second half of the year!

12 Cushman Virtual 14 Westbridge Academy 14 Westminster Christian School 15 Scheck Hillel Community School

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19 La Scuola

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas

21 Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart 22 Kendall Christian School 33 North Broward Preparatory School 33 Beth Emet School 36 Westminster Academy 36 Sheridan Hills Christian School

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Monica Pitts CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Alexandra Fernandez Marco Cirillo Valeska Rodriguez

37 Posnack School 57 Summit-Questa Montessori School 6 1 St. Mark's Episcopal School PBG 63 Cardinal Newman High School 64 Meyer Prep 64 Spanish River Christian School 65 Oxbridge Academy BACK: Christopher Columbus High School

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In this issue, we focus on the power of teamwork between parents and teachers—building strong partnerships that benefit students.

1 1 Alexander Montessori School 12 Florida Christian School

Rooted in Excellence

Welcome to this special Open House edition of our magazine, designed to guide parents just like you on their journey to finding a place that supports both your child’s needs and your family’s values.

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in limitless potential.

At Riviera, we believe in limitless potential.

Here, your child is not just a student—they are encouraged to push beyond their boundaries, think deeper, act with integrity, and lead with confidence.

Surrounded by aissupportive and a culture of excellence, Here, your child not just a community student—they are encouraged to push beyond boundaries, think explore, deeper, and act achieve with integrity, and lead they will their find the space to grow, more than they with ever confidence. thought possible.

Surrounded by a supportive community and a culture of excellence,

Beyond limits. Beyond expectations.

they will find the space to grow, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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For admission information, please call (305) 969-4208.

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592 NE 60th Street, Miami, FL 33137 305.757.1966

ON THE COVER

Rooted in Excellence The Growing Place School is Planting Seeds of Curiosity and Creativity where Minds and Hearts Flourish.

Imagine education where the wonder of childhood and magic of creativity meet the academic rigor with standards of excellence.

Picture a classroom in which learning is a hands-on experience, where children's theories are amplified in meaningful conversations based on their unique topics of interest. Where their ideas are elevated with each colorful display of their efforts. Envision a school that embraces whole child development across intellectual, linguistic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

For over 60 years, The Growing Place School has been a hidden gem in Coral Gables, making such a dream a reality for children ages one through 5th grade.

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TGPS is a community school in which partnerships with parents create a home away from home. In this safe, innovative environment, children thrive as the best versions of themselves as they broaden spiritually through experiences, ideas, feelings, and understandings connected to faith.​ A s a ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, we welcome families from all faiths and backgrounds. We place our greatest intentions for

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a child's well-rounded development and success as

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enhance them through a nationally aligned curriculum

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Growing Faith, Hearts and Minds.

STREAM education is at the pulse of our program.

Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics are woven throughout our curriculum.

This approach provides students with the opportunity to

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real-world

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demonstrate mastery in innovative presentations by incorporating critical

thinking,

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collaboration, and creativity.

TGPS prepares children to enter diverse community middle school programs and cultivates a community of spiritual, compassionate, creative, and thriving

“And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.”

Luke 2:40 RSV

world citizens.

We build knowledge by making connections with other people, our environment, and experiences. The building blocks of constructivist learning take place in social settings. Through PBL, children work together to master meaningful, grade-level content and deepen their love of learning.

Our educators are lifelong learners who eagerly immerse in year-round professional development workshops to stay at the forefront of research, intentional best practices, and collaborative understanding of

child

development. Through Conscious

Discipline practices, educators instill socio-emotional awareness in students. Ultimately, our learners hone these abilities to become emblems of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

TGPS is a school where learning drives the data, not testing. Our results are more than just a test score; our learners are more valuable than just a number.  8 | PSG

MIAMI-DADE

EXPLORE ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES At Gulliver Prep, we cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, inventors, and creators. From age three to graduation, our students shape their own experiences and celebrate their uniqueness as individuals. Come see for yourself what makes Gulliver a school unlike any other.

GET TO KNOW US

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Inspiring children to be well-rounded, creative, and kind human beings.

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CEA provides a dynamic, intimate and nurturing environment that helps students grow into confident human beings with curious minds, healthy bodies, and strong civic, spiritual, and cultural values. Through its demanding academic program, Conservatory of the Arts, athletic division, and mastery program, students are challenged and inspired to grow as passionate thinkers and doers who make an impact on their communities.

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Helping students with language-based differences thrive Westbridge Academy was founded by Westminster Christian School to serve the needs of students in grades 2-5 with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

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The Westminster Difference Empowering Learners. Inspiring Lives. Preparing Hearts.

Westminster students are bright and inquisitive, engaged with their communities, and growing in their faith.

Learn how a Westminster education will inspire your child’s future.

To learn more, visit: www.wcsmiami.org Admission: 305-233-4027 • admission@wcsmiami.org

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Inquiry-based Learning Transforming Education Through Reflection and Real-World Problem Solving.

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MODERN LEARNING

Curiosity in the Classroom

Inquiry-Based Learning transforms the classroom into a space where curiosity thrives, questions lead the way, and students take charge of their learning. As Eugène Ionesco said, "It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." This spirit of inquiry empowers students to not only find answers but to embrace the journey of exploration, preparing them for the complexities of the world beyond the classroom.

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inding the right learning method is crucial

In Project-Based Learning, students tackle real-

for optimizing a student’s educational expe-

world challenges over extended periods—typi-

rience and fostering their overall development.

cally several weeks or even months. These projects

Traditionally, education has followed a lec-

involve research, teamwork, and the creation of a

ture-based format where teachers present infor-

tangible product, such as a presentation, physical

mation and students listen, take notes, and ask

model, or report. The goal is not to find a quick

questions. This approach focuses on memoriza-

answer but to instead thoroughly explore a topic

tion and passive learning. However, as educa-

and gain a deeper understanding of the material.

tion evolves, newer methods like Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning have

For instance, rather than learning about budgeting

emerged, offering students the opportunity to

through traditional lectures and worksheets, with

engage actively with hands-on tasks and real-

Project-Based Learning, students might be tasked

world challenges. Since each student thrives with

with creating a community garden with a $500

different methods, understanding these differ-

budget. Over several weeks, they would plan

ences is crucial.

expenses, research local nurseries for plants and materials, compare costs for soil, tools, and seeds,

Project-Based Learning is centered on the princi-

and calculate how to maximize their resources

ple of “learning by doing.” Rooted in the educa-

to create a thriving garden. Once the planning

tional philosophies of John Dewey, an influential

phase is complete, the students would execute

American philosopher and educational reformer,

the project, applying their knowledge in a real-

this approach was first introduced in the early 20th

world setting. This experience not only deepens

century. He emphasized the importance of foster-

their understanding of budgeting, environmental

ing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solv-

science, and sustainability but also equips students

ing skills, preparing students for life beyond the

with critical thinking, teamwork, and project man-

classroom. By the 1970s, it had evolved into a

agement skills.

structured teaching method.

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The beauty of Project-Based Learning lies in its real-

Problem-Based Learning focuses on shorter, intensive

world applications. Instead of remaining purely theo-

exploration and pushes students to come up with prac-

retical, students experience how their solutions could

tical solutions quickly.

work in practice, which allows them to see the immediate impact of their decisions with the success of the

Let’s revisit our budgeting class example. With Problem-

community garden. This hands-on approach boosts

Based Learning, students might be presented with a

engagement and fosters a sense of ownership and

scenario where their school wants to create a commu-

accountability. However, the open-ended nature of

nity garden but only has half of the original $500 bud-

these projects can sometimes overwhelm students, par-

get. They would need to brainstorm solutions to reduce

ticularly those who struggle with time management or

costs without sacrificing the garden’s quality—perhaps

long-term planning. Without proper guidance, projects

by researching low-cost or donated materials, reusing

can drift off course.

existing resources, or seeking community partnerships.

Throughout, the teacher would facilitate the process

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In contrast, Problem-Based Learning centers on solving

by encouraging the application of math concepts like

specific, open-ended problems in a more immediate

percentages, cost analysis, and resource allocation.

time frame. Initially developed in the 1960s to help

As students work through the problem, they refine their

medical students think critically and solve real-world

understanding of budgeting, resource management,

medical cases, the method soon spread into other

and critical thinking. In the end, each group would

disciplines as educators recognized its effectiveness in

present their strategy for developing the garden on

fostering independent learning, critical thinking, and

a limited budget, with multiple solutions emerging,

problem-solving skills.

encouraging flexibility and creative problem-solving.

In Problem-Based Learning, students are presented

The main advantage of Problem-Based Learning is that

with a real-world problem that lacks a clear solution.

it helps students develop quick problem-solving skills

Working in teams, they research, discuss, and collab-

and teaches them how to think critically in real-world

orate to explore potential solutions. Unlike Project-

situations. However, some students may struggle with

Based Learning, which unfolds over weeks or months,

its fast-paced, less structured nature.

While both Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based

they demonstrate a thorough understanding of each

Learning aim to actively engage students, they differ

topic. This method benefits students who need more

in their scope and focus. Project-Based Learning is

time to fully grasp concepts as well as those who excel

typically longer-term and project-focused, culminating

quickly and wish to advance sooner. By catering to

in a final product, whereas Problem-Based Learning

the needs of both struggling and advanced learners,

emphasizes shorter, more immediate problem-solving

Competency-Based Learning provides a tailored learn-

challenges. Beyond these two approaches, there are

ing experience that accommodates individual needs.

other innovative “X-based” learning methods that are also worth exploring. Inquiry-Based Learning encour-

Each learning method has its own benefits and chal-

ages students to initiate their learning journey by posing

lenges, and understanding them can help parents

questions and delving into topics through investigation

choose the best educational approach for their child’s

and research. Rather than being assigned a problem

learning style. Some students will flourish in the struc-

or project, students drive their own learning by seeking

tured, long-term environment of Project-Based Learning,

answers to questions they are curious about.

while others may prefer the dynamic quick pace of Problem-Based Learning.

Game-Based Learning, another popular method, incorporates gaming elements such as rewards and chal-

As parents navigate the choices available in private

lenges into the learning process. By making lessons

education, it’s important to consider how these methods

interactive and fun, Game-Based Learning is particularly

can shape their child’s learning experience. By fostering

motivating for students who thrive on competition, enjoy

skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and real-

interactive experiences, or struggle with traditional, lec-

world problem-solving, these innovative approaches

ture-based methods. It’s also well-suited for those who

prepare students not just for academic success, but for

are technologically inclined or prefer learning through

life beyond the classroom. Whether through long-term

hands-on, trial-and-error activities.

projects or immediate problem-solving, the goal remains the same: to actively engage students, inspiring innova-

Competency-Based Learning takes a different approach,

tive individuals equipped to face future challenges with

allowing students to progress at their own pace. Rather

creativity, critical thinking, and resilience. 

than following a fixed schedule, students advance when

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A Catholic college preparatory day school educating girls and young women ages 3-18

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent college preparatory day school educating girls and young women ages 3-18. With more than 60 years in the Miami community, and over 220 years of Sacred Heart tradition, we develop confident young women who are responsible, creative, and compassionate leaders.

Please join us for our Fall Admissions Season.

SHOWCASES: Montessori (Ages 3,4 & 5), Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 9:00 am Grades 1-5, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 9:00 am Grades 6-11, Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9:00 am All Grades, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9:00 am VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 pm WALKING WEDNESDAY TOURS at 9:00 am September 11, 18, 25 • October 2, 23 • November 6, 13, 20 December 11, 18 • January 8, 15, 22

For more information, please visit us at www.carrollton.org or call us at 305-446-5673.

Financial aid available. Carrollton admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin.

3747 Main Highway • Miami, FL 33133 • 305.446.5673

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FEATURED PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

GULLIVER PREP INDEPENDENT / NON-SECTARIAN 1.

Alexander Montessori School w

ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2.

Conchita Espinosa Academy

3.

The Cushman School

4.

Gulliver Prep w

5.

Highpoint Academy w

Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos. - 6 years 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 (305) 969-1814

6.

KLA Academy

7.

KLA Schools

8.

La Scuola

9.

Miami Country Day School w

Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool 2 - 6 years 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 (305) 233-4540

10. Riviera Schools 11.

Sunset Montessori School w

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS

Ludlam Road Campus Elementary 6 - 12 years 14850 SW 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 (305) 235-3995

12. Belen Jesuit Preparatory School 13. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart 14. Christopher Columbus High School 15. Florida Christian School 16. The Growing Place School 17.

Immaculata-La Salle High School

18. Kendall Christian School

Red Road Campus Preschool 3 - 6 years 6050 SW 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 (305) 665-6274

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

20. Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Palmer Trinity School

22. Scheck Hillel Community School w 23. St. Brendan High School w 24. St. Philip's Episcopal School 25. Westminster Christian School w

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION 26. Atlantis Academy

Upper School Campus 9th - 12th Grade 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 (305) 666-7937 Upper School Miller Campus 9th - 12th Grade 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 (305) 274-9535

www.gulliverprep.org INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

www.alexandermontessori.com

19. Miami Christian School 21.

Marian C. Krutulis Campus PK - 8th Grade 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 (305) 665-3593

CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY PK3 - 8th Grade 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 (305) 227-1149

HIGHPOINT ACADEMY PK2 - 8th Grade Main Campus 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 (305) 552-0202 Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 (305) 552-0208

www.conchitaespinosa.com

www.highpointacademy.com

INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOL

BILINGUAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

THE CUSHMAN SCHOOL PK2 - 12th Grade

KLA ACADEMY 3 Months - 5th Grade

592 NE 60th Street Miami, FL 33137 (305) 757-1966

375 SW 15th Road Miami, FL 33129 (305) 377-0391

27. Marian Center School (Catholic) 28. Miami Learning Experience School 29. Westbridge Academy (Christian)

w Indicates a school that offers support for students with minor learning difficulties/differences not exceptionalities.

www.cushmanschool.org INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

klaacademy.org REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED PRIVATE SCHOOL

KLA SCHOOLS KLA Schools of Aventura 12 Months - 5 years 20301 Biscayne Blvd.

Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 931-2322 KLA Schools of Coral Gables 3 Months - 5 years 4573 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 668-0552 KLA Schools of Doral 12 Months - 5 years (offers VPK) 10400 NW 33rd Street #100 Miami, FL 33172 KLA Schools of North Bay Village 3 Months - 5 years 7800 Hispanola Avenue North Bay Village, FL 33141 (305) 865-2678 KLA Schools of North Miami Beach 3 Months - 5 years (Offers VPK) 13702 Biscayne Blvd.

North Miami Beach, FL 33181 (305) 697-8018 KLA Schools of Palmetto Bay 3 Months - 5 years 14875 S. Dixie Highway, Unit B Miami, FL 33176 (305) 233-0130 KLA Schools of West Kendall 3 Months - 5 years (Offers VPK & SR) 8950 SW 137th Avenue Miami, FL 33186 (305) 387-2480

www.klaschools.com REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED PRIVATE SCHOOL

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PK - 12th Grade 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 (305) 779-7230

CARROLLTON SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART PK3 - 12th Grade

www.miamicountryday.org

3747 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305) 446-5673

INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL

www.carrollton.org ALL GIRLS CATHOLIC PREP SCHOOL

RIVIERA SCHOOLS Riviera Day School PK - 5th Grade 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 666-1856 Riviera Preparatory School 6th - 12th Grade 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 (786) 300-0300

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL All-boys 9th - 12th Grade

30000 SW 87th Ave Miami, FL 33165 (305) 223-5650 x2256 www.columbushs.com ROMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP

www.rivieraschools.com DAY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PREP

FLORIDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PreK 2 - 12th Grade SUNSET MONTESSORI SCHOOL PK, K - 1st Grade 7430 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33143 (305) 666-2008 www.sunsetmontessorischool.com

4200 SW 89 Ave Miami, FL 33165 (305) 226-8152 www.floridachristian.org CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PREP

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

LA SCUOLA 3 Months - 8th Grade

BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY All-boys 6th - 12th Grade

7412 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33143 (305) 278-9555

500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 (305) 223-8600

www.lascuola.com

www.belenjesuit.org

PROGRESSIVE FOREST SCHOOL

CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY

THE GROWING PLACE SCHOOL Preschool - Elementary Toddlers - 5th Grade 536 Coral Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-446-0846 thegrowingplace.school CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

IMMACULATA-LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 9th - 12th Grade

PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL 6th - 12th Grade

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

3601 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33133 (305) 854-2334

7900 SW 176th Street Miami, FL 33157 (305) 251-2230

6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 (305) 233-2030

www.ilsroyals.com

www.palmertrinity.org

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

EPISCOPAL COLLEGE PREP

PreK 3 - 12th Grade

www.wcsmiami.org CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

KENDALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PK1- 5th Grade

SCHECK HILLEL COMMUNITY SCHOOL 18 Months - 12th Grade

8485 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 (305) 271-3723

19000 NE 25th Ave North Miami Beach, FL 33180 (305) 931-2831

www.kendallchristian.com

eHillel.org

9600 SW 107th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 (305) 271-9771

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JEWISH COLLEGE PREP

www.AtlantisAcademy.com

ATLANTIS ACADEMY MIAMI K - 12th Grade

SPECIAL EDUCATION

MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PK - 12th Grade

ST. BRENDAN HIGH SCHOOL 9th - 12th Grade

200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 (305) 221-7754

2950 SW 87th Ave Miami, FL 33165 (305) 223-5181

www.miamichristian.org

www.stbrendanhigh.org

MIAMI LEARNING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL K - 12th & Adult Continuing Education 5651 SW 82nd Ave Road Miami Fl 33143 (305) 275-5900 www.mleschool.org

CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

OUR LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY All-girls 9th - 12th Grade

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL PK3 - 5th Grade

WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY

5525 SW 84 Street Miami, FL 33143 (305) 667-1623

1121 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 444-6366

7701 SW 98 Street Miami, FL 33156 (305) 432-1727

www.olla.org CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

www.stphilips.org INDEPENDENT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

2nd - 5th Grade

www.westbridgemiami.org LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING CHALLENGES

FEATURED PRIVATE SCHOOLS

BROWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT / NON-SECTARIAN 1.

2.

KLA Schools North Broward Preparatory School

3.

4.

Pine Crest School Summit Questa Montessori School w

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS 5.

6.

Beth Emet School Hochberg Lower School w

7.

Paideia Classical Academy

8. Parkway Christian School 9. Posnack School w 10. Sheridan Hills Christian School 11. St. Thomas Aquinas High School 12. Westminster Academy w

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION 13. Atlantis Academy Coral Springs 14. Center Academy Prep

w Indicates a school that offers support for students with minor learning difficulties/differences not exceptionalities.

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION KLA SCHOOLS KLA Schools of Pembroke Pines 8 weeks - Kindergarten (Offers VPK) 18055 NW 8th Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (954) 469-9905 KLA Schools of Fort Lauderdale 3 Months - 5 years 2857 E. Oakland Park Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 (954) 530-1960 KLA Schools of Coconut Creek 3 Months - Kindergarten (Offers VPK) 6310 N State Road 7 Coconut Creek, FL 331073 (954) 571-8019

POSNACK SCHOOL Junior K - 12th Grade

BETH EMET SCHOOL

Kindergarten - 8th Grade 4807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 (954) 680-1882

SHERIDAN HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pre-K - 12th Grade 3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 966-7995

HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL K - 5th Grade

7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (954) 621-2746

412 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 (954) 299-3600

WESTMINSTER ACADEMY PK2 – 12th Grade

PAIDEIA CLASSICAL ACADEMY Preschool - 12th Grade

1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 (954) 492-4100 www.pinecrest.edu

CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL

PK4 – 12th Grade

www.shcssharks.com

www.posnackschool.org

www.nbps.org

PINE CREST SCHOOL

JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

JEWISH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED PRIVATE SCHOOL

Early Childhood PK3 – Grade 12

www.posnackschool.org

www.bethemetschool.org

www.klaschools.com

NORTH BROWARD PREP SCHOOL

5810 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 (954) 583-6100

2370 Hammock Blvd.

Coconut Creek, FL 33063 (954) 974-1121 www.paideiaclassical.org

5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 771-4600 www.wa.edu CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PREP

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

CLASSICAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

SUMMIT-QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

ATLANTIS ACADEMY CORAL SPRINGS

5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, FL 33314 (954) 584-3466

1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 (954) 424-6425

11411 NW 56th Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 (954) 752-7571

www.summitquesta.com

www.pcs-fl.net

www.AtlantisAcademy.com

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL - MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Toddler - Middle School

PreK 2 - 8th Grade

K - 12th Grade

FEATURED PRIVATE SCHOOLS

PALM BEACH COUNTY INDEPENDENT / NON-SECTARIAN 1.

2.

3.

4.

Grandview Preparatory School Greene School KLA Schools Oxbridge Academy

5.

6.

Palm Beach Day Academy w Pine Crest School

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS 7. Cardinal Newman High School w 8. Donna Klein Jewish Academy 9. Meyer Preparatory w 10. Rosarian Academy 11. Spanish River Christian School 12. St. Mark's Episcopal School w 13. Trinity Christian School

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION 14. Atlantis Academy Palm Beach w Indicates a school that offers support for students with minor learning difficulties/differences not exceptionalities.

KLA SCHOOLS

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

KLA Schools of Boynton Beach 3 Months - 5 years (Offers VPK)

SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1601 N Congress Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 735-1042

2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 994-5006

KLA Schools of Lake Worth 6 weeks - 5 years (Offers VPK) 4945 Via Bari Lake Worth, FL 33463 (561) 432-9559 www.klaschools.com REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED PRIVATE SCHOOL

PK3 – 8th Grade

CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL 9th - 12th Grade

www.cardinalnewman.com

www.oapb.org INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY

241 Seaview Ave Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 655-1188 www.pbday.org

EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

K - 12th Grade

9701 Donna Klein Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 852-3300 www.dkja.net

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

9625 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 253-3950

Lower Campus PK2 - 3rd Grade

Upper Campus 4th - 9th Grade

PK2 - 8th Grade

www.stmarkspbg.org

PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY 1901 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-8815

ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561)622-1504

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 972-9826

PRESBYTERIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 683-6266

CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP

Middle School 6th – 8th Grade High School 9th-12th

spanishriverchristianschool.com

PK 1 - 8th Grade

www.tcspbg.org CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

ARTHUR I. MEYER JEWISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL Junior K - 8th

5225 Hood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 686-6520

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

www.meyerprep.org JEWISH COLLEGE PREP

INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOL

PINE CREST SCHOOL

ROSARIAN ACADEMY Age 1 – 8th Grade

ATLANTIS ACADEMY PALM BEACH

PK4 – 8th Grade

2700 St Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 (561) 852-2800

807 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 260-5104

1950 Prairie Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 642-3100

www.pinecrest.edu

www.rosarian.org

www.AtlantisAcademy.com

INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

SPECIAL EDUCATION

K - 12th Grade

FEATURED PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ONLINE & DISTANCE LEARNING South Florida

ONLINE PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Map points designate global campuses or physical school communities for in-person connections

1. Dwight Global Online School 2. Cushman Virtual 2. Westminster Christian Online

DWIGHT GLOBAL ONLINE SCHOOL 6th - 12th Global Network of International Baccalaureate World Schools with Virtual Classrooms and Campuses in New York, London, Shanghai, Seoul, Dubai, and soon Hanoi

(212) 724-2420

www.dwight.global PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL • BOARDING • ONLINE SCHOOL

CUSHMAN VIRTUAL

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ONLINE

6th - 12th

6th - 12th

A personalized and flexible world-class education and college preparatory experience with flexible scheduling and unique opportunities.

Westminster Christian Online is ideal for families who desire a non-traditional, self-paced, Christ-centered and academically rigorous educational experience for their children in grades 6-12.

(305) 757-1966

www.cushmanvirtual.org INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREP

(305) 233-4027

www.wcsmiami.org CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

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LOWER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9 AM – 10:30 AM

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A Path to Growth and Leadership

By Marco Cirillo

THE VALUE OF IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 34 | PSG

A

s a rule, the only thing I look forward to about

Offering teachers leadership roles in PD gives them

Professional Development Days is an early

a chance to step up, gain visibility, and hone their

finish, bottomless coffee and the possibility that the

skills in areas like communication and mentorship.

“expensive” pastries might make an appearance.

These experiences can be stepping stones to future

I am sure this is not just me. I think to myself, I have so

administrative roles or leadership positions within the

much work to get through and someone, who has no

school.

idea about my school or my students, is telling me what I should do in my school with my students.

In-house professional development is also an essential

Sound familiar?

component of creating a cohesive school system.

Teachers in the same institution often share the same

What if we reimagined Professional Development (PD)?

goals and vision, and when they grow together, the

What if, instead of looking outward for growth, we

school's mission is more likely to be realized. Whether

turned inward, tapping into the wealth of talent and

it’s adopting a new curriculum or improving student

experience already present in our schools?

engagement strategies, the alignment that comes from internal PD ensures that all educators are working

There are numerous benefits to in-house PD that

towards the same objectives, creating a more unified

can transform it from a checkbox on the calendar

approach to teaching and learning.

to a meaningful and engaging process. The key is relevance. When PD is designed and delivered by

Moreover, in-house PD promotes consistency across

those within the school, it speaks directly to the needs,

the school. When all teachers receive the same

challenges, and goals of the community. Teachers

training and share the same goals, it helps create a

are more likely to relate to the content and see its

more cohesive educational environment. Students

immediate applicability in their classrooms.

benefit from this consistency as they experience similar teaching methods and expectations across grade

Rather than bringing in external speakers who may

levels and subject areas.

not fully grasp the nuances of the school's mission or student body, teachers can work together to share

While traditional, externally sourced professional

best practices, troubleshoot issues, and celebrate

development can feel disconnected and uninspiring,

successes. This kind of peer-driven learning creates a

in-house professional development holds the potential

supportive professional network within the school and

to be dynamic, relevant, and empowering. It provides

builds community.

growth opportunities for teachers, fosters leadership within the school, and ensures that everyone is aligned

In-house professional development also provides

with the institution's values and goals.

unique opportunities for leadership. Teachers who have expertise in certain areas can take on the role

To enhance the professional growth of our educators

of facilitator, guiding their colleagues through new

and improve the educational experience for our

teaching strategies, tools, or approaches. For schools,

students, we should keep the pastries and invest in our

this is a way to recognize and nurture talent.

own talent to create a collaborative culture. 

Mr. Marco Cirillo is the Head of Middle School at St. Mark's Episcopal School in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

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Westminster Academy has a strong tradition of competitive athletics, awardwinning fine arts, and Christian scholarship—all in a caring community where each student is known and loved. It is within this community that lessons are learned, life is lived, friendships are forged, and worldviews are formed. All of this comes together to create a unique opportunity not found anywhere else in South Florida—the Westminster Academy experience.

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community

service

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Register for our Open House to find out how this fusion of faith and intellect— both gifts from God—create a unique experience that will impact your child for a lifetime. To register for the open house, schedule a tour, or learn more, please visit wa.edu/admissions or call 954.815.0131 for more information.

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CHRIST CENTERED, KINGDOM CONSCIOUS A MINISTRY OF SHERIDAN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH

CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION 12 PRESCHOOL -

TH GRADE

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36 | PSG

7/19/24 11:11 PM

Ranked #1 Jewish Day School in America*

Discover the Posnack School Difference!

A Junior Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade College Preparatory School • Graduates are accepted into prestigious universities including: Cornell University, Emory University, Princeton University, New York University, Tulane University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, University of Miami, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University in St. Louis • Low student-to-teacher ratios • 95% pass rate on AP Exams • Posnack School offers a full Judaic Studies curriculum based on study of Torah and classical Jewish sources as well as modern Hebrew instruction.

• Over 24 sports teams • MakerSpace Innovation and Design Lab

HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL (K-5) 412 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954.299.3600

• Middle and high school electives include Digital Photography, 2D/3D Art, Debate, Robotics, Forensic Science, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, PreEngineering, Internships, Human Genetics, Scientific Research, Creative Writing, Holocaust Studies and more!

Performing and Visual Arts • Posnack School Performing and Visual Arts Department has won over 170 awards, including 25 in the district and state drama competitions and 4 CAPPIE nominations • The most high school photography awards nationally with 80 in our high school and 25 in our middle school. These awards include 15 from drawing and painting.

POSNACK SCHOOL MAIN CAMPUS (JRK-12) 5810 South Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 954.583.6100

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Extracurriculars

Real-World Preparation

T

here’s a growing belief that some

authenticity. Extracurricular activities show

of the most meaningful learning

that a student is more than just their stud-

happens outside the classroom.

ies—they’re pursuing passions and making a

This doesn’t mean great learning isn’t hap-

difference. While these activities can make

pening in classrooms, nor that all learning

a student more competitive, it's important to

outside is automatically valuable. Kevin

choose ones that help develop skills and cre-

Bushweller, Executive Editor of EdWeek

ate long-term opportunities.

Market Brief, explored this in a special report on trends in education, focusing on how

Extracurricular activities in U.S. schools

college and workforce readiness is evolving.

date back to the 19th century, with literacy

" ... there is a growing argument that the

clubs among the first. These activities—

most powerful, relevant learning for today’s

whether academic or non-academic—are

students is happening when they connect

supported by schools but occur outside reg-

with the rapidly changing world beyond the

ular class time. They complement academ-

classroom walls to solve problems, explore

ic learning, which is why schools encourage

ideas, rally for a cause, or learn a new tech-

students to get involved early. Recent re-

nical skill."

search shows that participation in extracurricular activities has a wide range of benefits

This might be one reason top universities

for child development, preparing kids for

look beyond test scores and perfect grades.

real-world challenges while teaching them

They’re interested in understanding a stu-

to embrace failure. These activities provide

dent's life outside of school. Universities

structured opportunities to pursue passions

seek evidence of ambition, initiative, and

and foster joy and connection.

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Real-World Ready

Learning from Failure

Choosing extracurriculars should align with your

Failure is an essential part of success. In sports, ath-

child’s interests while also preparing them for life be-

letes learn to face setbacks and push forward toward

yond school. For instance, speech and debate teaches

their goals. Competitive activities build resilience and

students to build and defend arguments, conduct re-

mental toughness, teaching kids how to quickly adapt

search, and communicate effectively. It builds criti-

after failure. This ability to bounce back is crucial

cal thinking, encourages civil discourse, and fosters

and one of the most valuable lessons extracurriculars

collaboration—skills essential for future success.

provide. Learning how to fail with grace and grow

Another activity with a lasting impact is student gov-

from it is a life skill that many people only realize

ernment. While it might not lead to a political ca-

later in life—if they ever do.

reer, it provides insight into democratic processes and teaches the value of working together for the common

Understanding the benefits of extracurricular activ-

good.

ities can help students choose ones that support both their academic growth and personal development.

Joy in Learning

By getting involved in activities they enjoy, students

Often overlooked, extracurricular activities also of-

build important skills like teamwork, leadership, and

fer an enjoyable and enriching experience. They give

problem-solving. These experiences do more than

kids a chance to explore their passions without the

just improve college applications—they help students

pressure of tests or grades. Activities such as playing,

grow into well-rounded individuals who are ready

singing, and dancing trigger chemicals in the brain

for life beyond school. The lessons learned through

that reduce stress, boost creativity, and improve mem-

extracurriculars, like how to work with others and

ory. Enjoyment isn’t just pleasurable—it’s essential

bounce back from failure, will continue to help them

for mental health and development. These benefits

succeed in college, their careers, and everyday life. 

are best nurtured through extracurricular activities.

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PRIVATE SCHOOL

PROFILES Acadmic and Enrichment Guide

This guide provides key information on each private school and is designed to be a helpful starting point for families exploring their educational options.

V Indicates a school that offers support for minor learning differences (support and programs vary by school) and is not

classified as an exceptional education institution.

The information provided in this issue is intended to be helpful and accurate as of the time of publishing. However, details such as school offerings, programs, and pricing may change without notice.

We encourage readers to verify all information directly with the schools or organizations to ensure it remains current over time.

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Alexander Montessori School v

The Mission of Alexander Montessori School To cultivate children’s natural curiosity, independence, and love of learning as they discover the interdependent nature of life, explore their unique purpose, and peacefully transform the world.

Our Educational Philosophy

School Type:

Montessori School

Year Founded:

1963

Grades:

1.5 years - 5th Grade

Enrollment:

540

Avg Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

16:1

Tuition:

$17,140 - $30,060

We are committed to Maria Montessori’s philosophical concept of “The Cosmic Goal of Education.” For us, this means that academic success and its products have their highest meaning when they contribute to the progress of humanity. Our motto comes from Montessori’s observations of the young child’s often spoken request that emphasizes the essential foundation of independence: “Help me to help myself.” Our motto explains that we strive to impart to the children the highest motive for education: “Help me to help myself that I may help others.” These goals of a love for learning and love for others are summarized in our school-wide motto: “To learn to love to learn.”

Accreditation:

AMS, Cognia, FCIS, NCPSA, NIPSA, SACS

Schedule a Personal Tour

Address:

6050 SW 57th Avenue Miami, FL 33143

Ludlam Road Campus 14850 SW 67th Ave Miami, FL 33158

Palmetto Bay Campus 17800 Old Cutler Rd Miami, FL 33157

Number:

305-665-6274 Old Cutler Rd Campus 14400 Old Cutler Rd Miami, FL 33158

Red Road Campus 6050 SW 57th Ave Miami, FL 33143

W Website:

alexandermontessori.com

E Alexander Montessori School Q @alexandermontessori

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Interview Required

Christopher Columbus High School v

School Offers:

Extracurricular

After-School Programs Bus Drivers ESOL Program Learning Support Specialist Security Personnel Summer Camp/Programs Early Enrollment Discounts Payment Plans Sibling Discounts

Acting Art and Mindfulness Book Club Chess Club Conversational Spanish Dance Extended Day Homework Helper Lego Lab Minecraft Masters Club Nexplore Art Piano Lessons Rock Band Show Choir Singers Club

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs

Choral and Cultural Music ESOL Program Language Enrichment Learning Lab Middle School Prep Program Montessori Kindergarten Year Morning Math Music Physical Education Practical Life Education Preschool Spanish Immersion Sensorial Education Spanish

Signature Programs Mas Family Program Desmond Family Success Center Program STEM Innovators

Enrollment:

1740

Avg Class Size:

25

Education Tech

Class Ratio:

16:1

School Type:

Catholic High School

Year Founded:

1958

Grades:

Tuition: Accreditation:

9th - 12th Grade

Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.

$16,300

Open House Sessions

Cognia, SACS

November 2nd

Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

November 2nd

Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Address:

3000 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165

Number:

305-223-5650

Entrance Exam

www.columbushs.com

December 7th

W Website:

E ColumbusHS Q @columbushs_miami

Applying:

Saturday, 8:00 am - 11:45 am

Set Deadline Testing Required

Athletics Miami FC Ballet at Your School Basketball Competitive Soccer Program MC Dance Miami Eleet Preschool Soccer Program Swimming Tennis Yoga

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Bus Driver Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialists Gifted Programs Learning Differences Support Faith-Based Leaders School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Summer Enrichment Financial Aid

College Preparatory

Sports + Movement

2:1 Apple Learning Ecosystem 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies Mas Scholars Program AP Capstone Diploma AP Capstone Research 31 AP Courses 28 Dual Enrollment Courses 92 Honors Classes

Externship Programs FBLA Internship Programs Intramural Sports Mock Trial Patriot Club Pre Engineering Club Pre Law Club Pre Med Club The Log Newspaper

Curriculum Pathways Artistic Design & Production Biomedical Science Carricarte Business Leadership / Entrepreneurship Computer Science Athletics Engineering Baseball Law & Civic Engagement Basketball Media & Communications Bowling

Service Learning Programs Cross Country Football Campus Ministry Program Golf Marist Youth Lacrosse Peer Ministry Soccer Swimming & Diving Extracurricular Tennis 17+ Honor Societies Track & Field 60+ Student Clubs Volleyball Aviation club Water Polo Band Weightlifting CCNN Live Wrestling Close Up Coding Club Columbus Films Cybersecurity Club Debate Club Drama Club Environmental Club Esports

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart v College-Preparatory

School Type:

All Girls Catholic Prep School IB World School

Year Founded:

1961

Grades:

PreK-3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

866

Avg Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

16:1

Tuition: Accreditation: Address: Number: W Website:

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent college preparatory day school educating girls and young women ages 3-18. With more than 60 years in the Miami community, and over 220 years of Sacred Heart tradition, we develop confident young women who are responsible, creative, and compassionate leaders.

Grades:

$32,980 - $46,800

Admissions Showcase

COGNIA, FAIS, FCIS, IBO, MACTE, NCEA

November 2nd

Grades 6-11 at 9:00 am

December 4

All Grades at 9:00 am

Advanced Studies

Registration Required:

carrollton.org/admissions admissions@carrollton.org

Advanced Topics Courses AP Courses IB Courses Honors Classes

Applying:

Set Deadlines Testing Required Interview Required

3747 Main Highway Miami, FL 33133 305-446-5673

www.carrollton.org

Independent Private School The Espinosa Method 1933 PreK3 - 8th grade

Enrollment:

549

Avg Class Size:

20

Class Ratio:

15:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

th

Conchita Espinosa Academy™ is a fullyaccredited, co-educational independent private school for grades K3 through 8th. Since 1933, Conchita Espinosa Academy™ (CEA) has followed founder Conchita Espinosa’s vision of education, The Espinosa Method™, which is designed to ignite students’ curiosity and encourage their love of learning. CEA offers students a strong academic foundation and immersion in the arts and humanities from an early age in an intimate environment that supports students’ development and helps them grow to become well-rounded, creative, and confident individuals.

Ai, AISF, Centro Acreditado Cervantes, Cognia, MSA NIPSA, NCPSA 12975 S.W. 6th Street Miami, FL 33184

Number:

305-227-1149

conchitaespinosa.com

E @conchitaespinosaacademy Q @conchitaespinosaacademy

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Scholarships Security Personnel Strength Coach Summer Camps/Programs

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs All CEA Students Dance Religion (Catholic) Español Art Music Sports (P.E. and Fitness)

$11,770 (Avg)

Address:

W Website:

Biomechanics Broadcasting Creative Writing Data Science Engineering Genetics/Genomics Global Issues: Human Rights Journalism Policy Debate Religious Studies R.I.S.E. Program Robotics Solar Car Team STEAM STEM Entrepreneurship Student Exchange Program Visual & Performing Arts World Languages

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Collaboration Tools Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Conchita Espinosa Academy

Year Founded:

Signature Programs

After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Faith-Based Leaders Guidance Counselors School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships

Education Tech

E Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Q @carrolltonsacredheart

School Type:

School Offers:

Schedule a Personalized Tour Registration Required:

conchitaespinosa.com/admissions admissions@conchitaespinosa.com

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Testing Required

Mastery Programs Art Cinema Community service Cooking Cross-country/Track Dance Magazine Mathletes

Extracurricular Breakthrough Carrollton Congress Campus Ministry Choir Community Service Learning

Music Robotics STEAM Voice Yearbook

Conservatory of the Arts Music Bass Cello Clarinet Flute Guitar Music Ensembles Orchestra Percussion Piano Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Viola Violin Voice Dance Ballet Contemporary Cuban dance Hip Hop Lyrical Spanish Dance Visual Arts Martial Arts

Dance Team Debate Team Ecology Club Fencing Club Fine Arts Honor Societies Mathletes Robotics Team Roots & Shoots Club Solar Car Team Theater Fall Play Theater Spring Musical Underwater Robotics

Athletics Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming, Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

Extracurricular Student Council Educational Travel Program Community Service Program Honor Societies National Jr Honor Society International Thespian Honor Society National Honor Society for Dance Arts Tri M Music Honor Society National Junior Art Honor Society

Athletics Vary by Grade Basketball (Boys/Girls) Cross-Country (Boys/Girls) Flag Football (Boys) Pickleball (Coed) Soccer (Boys/Girls) T-Ball (Coed) Track (Boys/Girls) Volleyball (Boys/Girls)

The Cushman School v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Independent College Prep

Year Founded:

1924

Grades:

Pre-K 3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

815

Avg Class Size:

15

Class Ratio:

8:1

Tuition:

$32,813 - $49,785

Accreditation:

Cognia, SACS, SAIS, FAIS

Address:

Main/Historic Campus 592 Northeast 60th Street Miami, FL 33137

Number:

305-757-1966

W Website:

www.cushmanschool.org

E thecushmanschool Q @cushmanschool

Florida Christian School v College Preparatory

School Type:

Christian College Prep

Year Founded:

1968

Grades:

PreK 3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

1200

Avg Class Size:

20

Class Ratio:

20:1

Tuition:

$15,000

Accreditation: Cognia, FACCS, FHSAA, FSMA, FVA, ISSF, MSA, NCPSA, SACS, SACS CASI Address:

4200 SW 89 Avenue Miami FL 33165

Number:

305-226-8152

W Website:

www.floridachristian.org

E FCSpatriots Q @fcspatriots

With an unprecedented 100 years of education behind it, The Cushman School is marking its centennial anniversary this 2024-25 academic year. Much more than a well-established hub for learning excellence, the School’s commitment to instilling its students with integrity, kindness, inclusivity and social responsibility has cemented its critical value to not just its scholars and parents, but to the community and world at large. Through global wars, social/ political upheaval, financial crises and technological advancements, Cushman has been a constant, agile and relevant presence, steered by the tenets of its namesake founder, Dr. Laura Cushman.

Cushman leadership focuses on a personalized and holistic approach starting in preschool and continuing through 12th grade. The result: a curriculum of high-standard academics enhanced by performing and visual arts programming, daily physical education, global studies and a plethora of traditions, handed down from generation to generation.

Open House Dates October 17th

Thursday at 6:00 pm

December 5th

Thursday at 6:00 pm

Registration Required:

cushmanschool.org/admissions admissions@cushmanschool.org

Cushman Virtual:

cushmanvirtual.org asauleda@cushmanschool.org

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window

At Florida Christian School, our mission is to develop well-round students through excellent academics and extra-curricular activities, while seeking to win the lost for Christ and equip Christians with the skills and knowledge to change the world for Christ. Students will experience faith, service and community along with a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. By implementing technology and STEAM integration into an uncompromising educational program, students are encouraged to think critically, work collaboratively and invest spiritually.

There are no boundaries to what FCS Patriots can achieve.

Schedule a Tour You’re invited to schedule a tour and see what Patriot Nation is all about. We offer personal, group tours every week. We believe it’s the best way to experience our campus and see what goes on inside our classrooms on a day-to-day basis.

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Set Deadline Early Decision Testing Required Interview Required

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Bus Drivers Cushman Virtual Program Gifted Programs Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist Learning Differences Support School Nurse Security Personnel School Resource Officer Social Worker/Counselor Specialized Support Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Hybrid/Remote Learning Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

School Offers: After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Discovery Support Services Guidance Counselors Gifted Programs Faith-Based Leaders Mental Health Department School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Summer Enrichment Financial Aid Payment Plans Sibling Enrollment

Education Tech 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding

Advanced Studies 40+ Honors/AP Courses Accelerated Classes AP Capstone Research AP Capstone Seminar Dual Enrollment Patriot Scholars Program

Signature Programs Design Art & Technology (DAT) course

High School Rock Band and Theater Innovation, STEM, and Robotics curriculum International Travel Abroad Language Immersion programs Pre-Law Professional Communications Society and Me (SAM) Community/Global Challenge

Advanced Studies AP Capstone Diploma Track AP Courses Dual Enrollment Electives Enrichment Classes Honors Classes Scholar Programs

Extracurricular Over 50+ Clubs Anime club Chess Club Computer Science Club

Signature Programs Patriot Pathways: Engineering Criminal Justice/Law Performing & Visual Arts Award-winning Fine Arts programs: Art Band Choir Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts Drama Media Production Musical Theater Yearbook (Journalism)

Extracurricular 24+ Interest Groups Honors Societies Key Club Thespians Photography HOSA Pre-Law E-Sports Engineering Academic Competitions On-campus Bible Studies Missions & Service Learning

Cooking Club Creative Writing Club Engineering/Lego Club Environmental Club E-sports Club Flamenco Fitness & Nutrition Club Journalism Club Math Club Model UN Performing Arts Clubs Speech & Debate Student Council (SGA) TV Broadcasting Visual Arts Clubs

Athletics Basketball Cheerleading Flag Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball Cushman Athletic Development (CAD) 1st - 5th grade Basketball Soccer

Athletics

40 Interscholastic Teams in 17 Sports: Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Competition Cheer Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Sideline Cheer Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

The Growing Place School v

School Type:

Faith-based Education

Year Founded:

1963

Grades:

Preschool: 1 year old - Pre-K 4 Elementary: K - 5th Grade

Enrollment:

265

Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

8:1

Tuition:

Growing faith, hearts, and minds since 1963, The Growing Place School welcomes children ages 1 through 5th grade for 2025-2026 school year. TGPS inspires children to think critically, creatively, and compassionately. Constructivist education invites children to be active, empowered learners. Our award-winning environmental studies program blends S.T.R.E.A.M., project-based learning with standards of excellence to cultivate eco-conscious and community-oriented citizens. The Growing Place School is committed to providing an inclusive, faith-based education as it prepares children for entrance into diverse community middle school programs and cultivates a community of spiritual, compassionate, creative, and thriving world citizens.

Admissions Events Elementary Zoom Info Session: October 29th 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$8,600 - $12,500

Elementary School Open Doors:

CPA, FCIS

November 13th

Address:

536 Coral Way Coral Gables, FL 33134

Preschool Zoom Info Session: November 20th 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Number:

305-446-0846

Accreditation:

W Website:

www.thegrowingplace.school

E The Growing Place School Q @thegrowingplaceschool

Gulliver Prep v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Independent College Prep IB World School

Year Founded:

1926

Grades: Enrollment:

PK - 12th Grade 2239

Avg Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

8:1

Tuition: Accreditation: Marian C Krutulis PK-8 Campus:

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Open Campus: November 16th

9:00 am - 10:30 am

January 11th

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Applying:

Set Deadlines Interview Required

Gulliver Preparatory School is Miami’s school of choice for challenging, innovative, and personalized learning designed to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic world.

We are a school of innovation and transformation, dedicated to delivering on our mission: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our students are inspirational thinkers, catalysts of change, and leaders who are committed to making the world a better place.

$29,300 - $47,600 FCIS, SAIS

Open House Dates Middle School

October 24th 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-3593

Upper School Campus:

6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-666-7937

W Website:

www.gulliverprep.org

E Gulliver Preparatory School Q @gulliverprep_

Primary/Lower School

October 29

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November 14

Upper School

December 3rd

Primary/Lower School

Registration Required:

gulliver.life/learnmore

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Set Deadline

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School Offers

HighScope Curriculum Media Lab Music Physical Education Project-Based Learning Social Emotional Learning Spanish STEM Lab STREAM Curriculum

After-School Programs Faith-based Leaders Gifted Programs Learning Differences Support Security Personnel Summer Camp/Enrichment Scholarships Sibling Discounts

Education Technology 1:1 iPad Program Class Management Systems Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Devices Online Collaborative Tools Robotics/Coding

Advanced Studies Gifted Curriculum P.R.E.P. Program

Signature Programs Art Child-Centered Learning Community Outreach Projects Conscious Discipline Environmental Studies Experiential Learning Faith-based program (including chapel) Experiential Learning Field Trips

Extracurricular Programs Art Ballet Chess Creative Writing Environmentalists Hip Hop Math Club Piano Soccer Spanish STEM Lab Tae Kwon Do Tennis Theater

Physical Education Programs Basketball Early Morning Movement Soccer Yoga

School Offers:

Signature Programs

Academic Resource Program Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer EDGE Program Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist Mental Health Counselors School Nurse Security Personnel Summer Camp/Programs Testing and Accomodations Coordinator Financial Aid Scholarships

160+ Electives Courses

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies 30+ AP Courses Dual Enrollment Honors Courses IB Courses

Academic Programs: Architecture Biomedical Sciences Digital Mass Media Engineering & Computer Science International Business & Entrepreneurship International Diplomacy & Legal Studies

Visual Arts Performing Arts Dance Music Theatre After-School Enrichment Broadcast Broadway Engineering Hip-Hop

Athletics

Youth Sports Program 50+ Athletic Teams Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country World Languages Football Italian Golf French Lacrosse Japanese Rowing Mandarin Chinese Sailing Portuguese Soccer Spanish Softball Swimming Extracurricular 75+ Campus Organizations Tennis Track & Field Academic Clubs Volleyball Honor Societies Water Polo Service Clubs Weightlifting Special Interest Clubs Arts Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts

Kendall Christian School

Kendall Christian School stands out for its unwavering commitment to a Christian education, academic excellence, moral development, and a supportive community, ensuring students are prepared for success in a dynamic world. Through Jesus Christ, our mission is to motivate the next generation of independent Christian thinkers, prepare life-long learners, and equip students with Biblical truths to lead and serve in their church, community, country, and the world.

School Offers:

Enrollment:

480

Open House Date

After-School Programs Faith-based Leaders Security Personnel School Nurse School Resource Officer Social Worker/Counselor Summer Camp/Programs VPK Program Financial Aid Payment Plans Sibling Discounts

Avg Class Size:

16-20

November 13th

Kendall Campus

Education Tech

20:1 (varies by grade)

November 19

Wayside Campus (PKI - K3)

January 28th

Wayside Campus (PK1 - K3)

January 29th

Kendall Campus

February 25

Both Campuses

Registration Required:

kendallchristian.com/tour

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Set Deadlines Testing Required Interview Required

School Type:

Christian School

Year Founded:

1973

Grades:

Class Ratio: Tuition:

PreK1 - 5th Grade

$13,657

Accreditation:

CSF, FCIS, NCPSA

Address:

8485 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156

Number: W Website:

305-271-3723

www.kendallchristian.com

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KLA Academy

School Type:

Reggio Emilia Inspired

Year Founded:

2008

Grades:

3 Months to 5th Grade

Enrollment:

392

Class Size:

18

Class Ratio:

9:1 Average 2-3 Teachers/Classroom Model

Tuition: Accreditation:

$17,721 to $25,377 North American Reggio Emilia Alliance

Address:

375 SW 15th Road Miami, FL 33135

Number:

305-377-0391

W Website:

Our mission at KLA Academy is to provide a safe, enriching environment and high-quality education for the students ages 3-months to Grade 5. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to education; fostering children to be confident, competent, independent, creative and curious beings. With the guidance of experienced faculty, an innovative curriculum, and a thoughtfully-designed campus, our students discover their passions, channel their curiosity and creativity, and develop critical thinking skills for educational success and beyond.

Backed by research and grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our curriculum provides a solid academic foundation that inspires students to question, collaborate, and develop real world problem-solving skills. Our state-of-theart campus has over 130,000 square feet of age-appropriate spaces, including classrooms, playgrounds, indoor/outdoor sports complexes, theater, art and music studios, and much more to create a sense of belonging and purpose for each child.

Visit Our Campus

www.klaacademy.org

Inquiries:

klaacademy.org/admissions admissions@klaacademy.org

E klaacademymiami Q @kla_academy

Applying:

Rolling Admission Window Set Deadlines Early Decision

Music and Movement Musical Instruments Robotics Lab Science Lab Spanish Immersion Program STEAM Lab

Extracurricular

1:1 Device Program (Upper Elementary) Class Management Systems Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs Art Community Service Drama Experiential Learning Trips Knights of Honor Program

School Offers After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Security Personnel School Nurse Summer Camp/Enrichment Financial Aid (Elementary) Sibling Discounts

Education Technology 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Hybrid/Remote Learning Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs Art Ateliers Collaborative Work Critical Thinking Design & Technology Erickson Math Hands-on Experiences Heggerty Reading/Writing Innovative Spaces

Art Club Ballet Bible Bee Commotion Cook with Books Flamenco Heart of Knight Serve Day Knights Dance Team Math Whiz Competition Robotics Team Safety Patrol Spanish Club Student Council

Athletics Basketball Flag Football Soccer Volleyball

Language Arts Math (Workshop Model) Music & Sound Studio Phonemic Awareness Physical Education Problem Solving Skills Project-Based Learning Reader’s Workshop Science Social Studies Spanish Writer’s Workshop

Athletics and Wellness 3 PE Coaches Martial Arts Sensei Basketball Fitness Classes Movement Studio Soccer Tennis Volleyball

Extracurricular Programs Aerial Acrobatics Ballet Basketball Chess Choir Cooking Drums Guitar Gymnastics Hip Hop Mandarin Martial Arts Musical Theater Piano Pottery Sensory Exploration Sewing Soccer STEM Studio Art Tennis Unyted Math Yoga

La Scuola v

School Type:

Progressive Nature School Green School Certification Reggio Emilia Inspired

Year Founded:

2006

Grades:

Toddlers - 8th Grade

Enrollment:

150

Avg Class Size:

15

Class Ratio:

8:1

Tuition:

$18,500

Address:

7412 Sunset Drive Miami FL 33143

Number:

305-278-9555

W Website:

www.lascuola.com

E La Scuola Q @lascuolamiami

La Scuola is a progressive nature school that welcomes children from preschool to 8th grade. Tucked within 3 acres of lush and sprawling forest, our campus is surrounded by mature trees, an abundance of wildlife, and beautiful edible landscapes. The nature that surrounds our school is at the heart of our philosophy. At La Scuola, it is our belief that the exploration of the natural world is the richest source of learning. La Scuola blends the principles of different educational approaches with our love of nature to create a profound and beautiful learning journey for our students. Through rich and meaningful experiences in nature, the development of ideas and theories with facilitators and peers, and the expression of these ideas through the hundred languages of children, our students develop a lifelong love of learning, an appreciation for the environment, and a profound sense of environmental stewardship along the way.

Schedule a Tour Admissions:

www.lascuola.com info@lascuola.com

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window

Miami Country Day School v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Independent College Prep National Blue Ribbon School

Year Founded:

1926

Grades: Enrollment:

PK3 - 12th Grade 1400

Avg Class Size:

-

Class Ratio:

9:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

ACCIS, CASE, CRIS, ERB, FKC,

Address:

601 NW 107th Street Miami, FL 33161

Number:

305-779-7200

Schedule a Personalized Tour Admissions: admissions@miamicountryday.org 305-779-7230 Learn More: miamicountryday.org/admission

www.miamicountryday.org Applying:

E Miami Country Day School Q @miami_country_day_school

Signature Programs

After-School Programs Gifted Programs Learning Differences Support Security Personnel Specialized Support Summer Enrichment VPK Program Accepts Step Up Scholarship Sibling Enrollment

Forest School Forward Thinking Education Experiential Learning Place-Based Education Project Based Learning Nature Based Curriculum Environmental Stewardship Program Outdoor Education Entrepreneurship Program Mindfulness

Education Tools Field Studies Gardens Weekly Cooking Experiences Outdoor Classrooms Reflection Spaces Nature Journals Community Partnerships Technology Integration Tools Books, Books, and More Books

Set Deadline Early Decision Testing Required

Extracurricular Carlos Tirado Art Program Ceramics Chess Dance Martial Arts Musical Rhythm Soccer

School Offers:

Signature Programs

Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Center for Academic Success Distance Learning Program Guidance Counselors Learning Differences Support Learning Resources Program Mental Health Counselors School Nurse Security Personnel Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Scholarships

AI Scholars Business & Strategy Communications Community Service Endorsement Programs Engineering Entrepreneurship Fitness and Wellness GATEway Global Program Humanistic Studies Impact Studio Music Master Project Capstone Service Learning Social Innovators Program Spartans Around Online Program (Grades 6-12th) Student Success Network Entrepreneurship Initiative The Arts The Spartacus SpartanTV Underwater Robotics World Languages X-Term Experiential Learning

Education Tech

$36,800 - $49,700

NACACA, NAIS, SACAC, SAIS

W Website:

Miami Country Day School empowers every student, every day, everywhere to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion as global citizens.

We do this in a community where every student is known and included by engaging the whole child, in and out of the classroom as they discover their full potential.

School Offers:

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Garner Center for Innovation Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies 23 AP Courses

Honors/Gifted Classes Project Capstone

Extracurricular Academic Teams All About Aviation Amused Aquatics

Book Club Dance Debate Club Dungeons & Dragons Orchestra Geography Bee Team Honor Societies Model United Nations Robocoding Robotics Team Spartan Chess STEM Makers Club Student Council Theater Thespians V3ssel and more

Athletics Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball Water Polo

Palmer Trinity School v School Offers:

Signature Programs

6th – 12th Grade

After-School Enrichment Athletic Trainer Bus Drivers ESOL Program Faith-based Leaders Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist School Nurse/Health Clinic Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid

805

Education Tech

AP Environmental Science Biomedical Science Broadcasting Chinese Engineering: Design Apps Entrepreneurship Epidemiology Experiential Education Financial Literacy French Global Diplomacy Interdisciplinary Initiative Introduction to Law Lessons in Leadership Marine Science Marketing Public Speaking Visual Arts

A National Blue Ribbon School

School Type:

Independent College Prep Episcopal Day School IB World School Round Square School

Year Founded:

1972

Grades: Enrollment: Avg Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

10:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

$48,000 FCIS, NAES, SAIS

Address:

8001 SW 184th Street Miami, FL 33157

Number:

305-251-2230

W Website:

Palmer Trinity is a student-centered, college preparatory, independent Episcopal institution, which is both academically challenging and spiritually supportive. Each student is given the opportunity to reach his or her maximum potential in a school community that teaches and models high academic and personal standards.

PTS Information Session & Tour December 4th

Wednesday at 2:00 pm

January 14th

Tuesday at 2:00 pm

Registration Required:

palmertrinity.org/admission

Applying:

Set Deadline Early Decision Testing Required Interview Required

www.palmertrinity.org

E Palmer Trinity School Q @palmertrinity

Riviera Schools College Preparatory

School Type:

Independent College Prep

Year Founded:

1950

Grades:

Pre-K3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

1075

Avg Class Size:

10 - 20

Class Ratio: Tuition: Accreditation:

9:1 $19,950 - $35,250 AISF, Cognia, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA

Riviera Day School (PK - 5th): Riviera Preparatory School (6 - 12th): W Website:

6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856 9775 SW 87th Ave Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300

www.rivieraschools.com

Welcome to Riviera Schools, a place where students are nurtured and challenged in a familial and student-centered environment. Founded in 1950, Riviera continues its tradition of creating a learning community in which faculty and students come together, respect one another, foster personal growth, and challenge one another to be the best versions of themselves. As a coeducational, independent day school, Riviera maintains a diverse student body for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students have opportunities to explore any avenue, from the sciences to the arts to the humanities. With a low student/teacher ratio, a highly qualified faculty, an advanced curriculum, a competitive athletic program, innovative STEM programs, and so much more, Riviera offers students the opportunity to realize their full potential while preparing them for success in college and beyond. Riviera students are empowered to become tomorrow’s leaders!

Inquire Today Olga Mestre, Director of Admissions Riviera Schools, Grades 6 - 12 olgamestre@rivieraschools.com Annemarie Perez, Director of Admissions Riviera Day School, Grades PK - 5 annemarieperez@rivieraschools.com Applying:

E Riviera Schools Q @rivieraschoolsmiami

Rolling Admissions Window Set Deadlines Early Decision Testing Required

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Extracurricular Hybrid/Remote Learning Interactive Boards/Displays Academic Clubs Best Buddies Robotics/Coding Branches Breakthrough Miami Advanced Studies Chapman Partnership for 27+ AP Courses the Homeless Honors Courses Chess Enrichment Program IB Courses

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Environmental Action Club Honor Societies Law Club Model UN Performing Arts Round Square Service Clubs Student Government Student Interest Clubs Student Vestry Tennis Enrichment Program

Athletics 47+ Athletic Teams Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Independent Studies

School Offers:

Advanced Studies

Academic Counselors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer College Counselors Learning Difference Support Mental Health Counselors Security Personnel Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Transportation Services Tutorial Program Early Enrollment Discount Financial Aid Sibling Discount

28 AP Courses Academic Enrichment Programs AP Capstone Diploma Program Dual Enrollment Honors Courses

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs Architecture Biomedical Science Program Broadcast Journalism Business Program Computer Science Engineering Program Experiential Learning Fine and Performing Arts Leadership and Wealth Management SAT/ACT Prep STEM Curriculum Yearbook

Extracurricular 15 Honor Societies After school Activities Ceramics Chess Community Service Projects Contemporary Music

Dance Program Drumline Engineering & Robotics Environmental Mission Game Design Geography Club Key Club Marine Conservation Model United Nations Riviera Vocalists Student Government Yoga and many more!

Athletics Intramural Sports 45+ Athletic Teams Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling

Scheck Hillel Community School v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Jewish College Preparatory National Blue Ribbon School

Year Founded:

1971

Grades:

PK - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

1,300

Avg Class Size:

16

Class Ratio:

7:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

Scheck Hillel Community School creates opportunities for students from 18 months - Grade 12 to maximize achievement, foster identity and explore passions, empowering a new generation of caring citizens guided by enduring Jewish identity and values. As one of the world’s largest Jewish day schools and a Blue Ribbon School, Scheck Hillel focuses on the whole child. College-preparatory and accelerated learning opportunities are offered schoolwide. “Scheck Hillel Community School is a destination for families committed to Jewish life and academic excellence, professionals driven by expertise and passion, and community members dedicated to building Jewish future,” notes Rabbi Ari Leubitz, Scheck Hillel Head of School.

$18,500 - $33,900 AISF, NAEYC, NAIS, NCPSA, Prizmah, SACSCOC

Address:

19000 NE 25th Ave N. Miami Beach, FL 33180

Schedule your Private Tour

Number:

305-931-2831

W Website:

www.eHillel.com

Learn More:

E Scheck Hillel Community School Q @scheckhillel

eHillel.org/admissions admissions@eHillel.org

Applying: First Round Admissions (End of January) Rolling Admissions Testing Required Interview Required

St. Brendan School v

School Offers:

Keystone Program

Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Faith-Based Leaders Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist School Nurse Security Personnel Social Workers/Counselors Strength Coach Financial Aid

Signature Programs

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies 25+ AP Courses Post-AP Offerings Honors Courses College Dual Enrollment Capstone Senior Seminar

Academies Program Law & Global Business Medical Sciences STEM Visual/Performing Arts

1315

Avg Class Size:

25

Education Tech

Class Ratio:

15:1

Catholic High School Cognia STEM Certified

Year Founded:

1975

Grades:

Tuition: Accreditation:

9th - 12th Grade

Open House Date

$15,500 Cognia, SACS

Address:

2950 SW 87 Avenue Miami, FL 33165

Number:

305-223-5181

W Website:

“Led by Christ, who changes our hearts and the world.”

www.stbrendanhigh.org

E Saint Brendan High School Q @saintbrendanhigh

November 2nd

Saturday Starting at 9:00 am Six 90 min. Sessions Available

Registration Required:

stbrendanhigh.org/admissions or email asuarez@stbhs.org

Applying:

Set Deadline Testing Required

40+ Student Clubs: 9 Honor Societies Art Honor Society Band

Signature Programs

Enrollment:

School Type:

The mission of St. Brendan High School is to provide a Catholic educational experience to young men and women that inspires a passion for learning by fostering intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development through academic excellence and mutual respect.

After-School Enrichment: Chess Coding Creative Arts Design/STEM Fashion & Design Flight & Aerodynamics Health & Wellness Robotics

School Offers: Academic Tutors Athletic Trainer Faith-based Leaders Gifted Programs Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist Learning Differences Support Security Personnel School Resource Officer Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans

College-Preparatory

Diller Teen Fellows Math Honor Society Advanced Math Track Musical Theatre Art Program Orchestra College & Career Readiness Stand With Us Interns Program The Roar Post Design/STEM Curriculum Yeshiva University Model Dual Curriculum United Nations Engineering Program (Track) Experiential LearningAthletics Internship Program Basketball Grade 10 Israel Trip Flag Football Grade 10 Thesis Soccer SAT/ACT/PSAT Prep courses Volleyball Social-Emotional Education Golf Tennis Extracurricular Cross Country

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies ALPHA Gifted Program AP Capstone AP/Pre-AP Courses Dual Enrollment Honors Courses

Medical Science Clubs Model UN Performing Arts Clubs Respect Life Sabre Spirit Robotics Team STEM Clubs Champagnat Program Student Council College Prep Curriculum Visual/Design Art Clubs Community Service Learning Youth Investors Society Foreign Languages Mandarin Athletics Italian Baseball French Basketball Spanish Beach Volleyball Greenhouse on Campus Cheerleading International Program Cross Country Dance Extracurricular Football 50+ Clubs/Organizations Golf 15 Honor Societies Lacrosse Altar Servers Soccer Art Clubs Softball BTV Student Broadcasting Swimming Business and Technology Tennis Campus Ministry/Retreats Track and Field Environmental Clubs Volleyball E-Sports Florida Law Ignite Youth Group Key Club Global Business Clubs

St. Philip’s Episcopal School v

School Type:

Independent Episcopal School

Year Founded:

1953

Grades:

PreK3 - 5th Grade

Enrollment:

180

Class Size:

-

Class Ratio:

Early Childhood 8:1 Lower School 12:1

Tuition:

$28,810 - $32,535

Accreditation:

FCIS, NAIS

Since 1953, St. Philip’s Episcopal School has been dedicated to develop the best in students from PreK3 to 5th Grade. We offer a strong academic program focused on educating each child intellectually, physically, and spiritually in an atmosphere of acceptance and inquiry. Our modern, integrated curriculum fosters engaged citizenship and prepares students to navigate a complex world. Our school is a starting point that guides, teaches, and creates inspired individuals who may grow in grace and lead productive and meaningful lives. To experience our school, please RSVP for an open house or contact Gabriela Olsen, Director of Admission, to arrange a visit. Open Houses last approximately two hours and include presentations from our Head of School, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, and current students, followed by a campus tour and a Q&A with our School Administrators.

Open House Dates October 22nd

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Address:

1121 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

November 14th

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Number:

305-444-6366

December 10th

9:00 am to 11:00 am

W Website:

www.stphilips.org

Registration Required:

305-444-6366 ext 2045 golsen@stphilips.org

Applying:

Set Deadlines Testing/Interview Required

E saintphilipsepiscopalschool Q @saintphilipsepiscopalschool

Westminster Christian School v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Independent Christian School AP Honor Roll School Microsoft Showcase School

Year Founded: Grades:

1961 PK 3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

1280

Avg Class Size:

18

Class Ratio:

12:1

Tuition:

$17,200 - $30,000

Accreditation: ACSI, Cognia, CSF, FCIS Address:

6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Number:

305-233-2030

Website:

www.wcsmiami.org

E wcsmiami Q @wcsmiami

Founded in 1961, Westminster Christian School is an independent, college-preparatory Christian school, serving 1,280 students from preschool through 12th grade on a 31-acre campus in Palmetto Bay. Westminster’s academic program challenges and empowers learners with a rigorous curriculum from a biblical worldview. It offers a nurturing environment where exceptionally qualified teachers model Christian living and thinking. Students enjoy an extensive selection of academic electives, athletic offerings and fine arts disciplines that allow them to discover their God given talents, preparing them to excel in college and beyond.

Prospective Parent Tour November 6th

Wednesday, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Registration Required:

wcsmiami.org/admission

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Set Deadline Early Decision Testing Required Interview Required

School Offers After-School Programs Financial Aid Registered Nutritionist Religious Leaders School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Summer Camp/Enrichment

Signature Programs 3D Design Art and Music Book Buddies Chorister Program Community Service Project Computer Science Digital Citizenship Foreign Languages French Latin Spanish Garden Buddies Inquiry-Based Learning Leadership Hall Mindfulness Music Physical Education (P.E.) Robotics

Sacred Studies Class Science Student Council Violin Visual Arts Programs

Extracurricular Programs Art Chess Clay Drama Photography Public Speaking Science

Athletic Programs Basketball Lacrosse Martial Arts Soccer Volleyball

Education Technology 1:1 iPad Program 3D Printers Interactive Devices Classroom Management Systems Online Collaborative Tools Robotics/Coding

School Offers:

Advanced Studies

Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Bus Drivers Distance Learning Program Faith-based Leaders Gifted Programs Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist Learning Differences Support School Nurse Security Personnel School Resource Officer Social Worker/Counselor Specialized Support Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans State Scholarships

AP Capstone Diploma 4 Pre-AP Courses 27 AP Courses Dual Enrollment Emerald Scholar Program

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Hybrid/Remote Learning Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding

Signature Programs 40+ Electives Biomedical Science Engineering Entrepreneurship Fine Arts Mass Media Science Research STEM Curriculum Study Abroad The Hub WorldWonder Program

Extracurricular 35+ Student Clubs 30+ Elementary AfterSchool Clubs Book Clubs Competitive Robotic Teams Dance Team Elementary Sports Program Literary Magazine Model UN Service Opportunities

Student Leadership Mission Trips Literary Magazine

Athletics Baseball (Boys) Basketball (Boys/Girls) Beach Volleyball (Girls) Cheerleading (Girls) Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Esports (Boys/Girls) Football (Boys) Golf (Boys/Girls) Lacrosse (Boys/Girls) Sailing (Boys/Girls) Soccer (Boys/Girls) Softball (Girls) Swimming (Boys/Girls) Tennis (Boys/Girls) Track & Field (Boys/Girls) Volleyball (Girls) Wrestling (Boys)

Beth Emet School

School Type:

Elementary and Middle School Whole Child Approach

Year Founded:

2003

Grades:

K - 8th grade

Enrollment:

200

Avg Class Size:

15-18

Class Ratio:

9:1

Tuition: Accreditation: Address: Number: W Website:

$18,000 - $21,000 AISF, Cognia, NCPSA, SACS 4807 S. Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882

www.bethemetschool.org

E Beth Emet School Q @bethemetschoolfl

Hochberg Lower School v

School Type:

Jewish Community Day School

Year Founded:

1974

Grades:

K - 5th Grade

Enrollment:

250

Class Size:

14

Class Ratio:

7:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

At Beth Emet School, our mission is to help our students reach their full potential through a challenging, academically advanced curriculum and a warm, supportive environment that promotes critical thinking, creative expression, self-esteem, and Jewish ethics.

Imagine a place where learning is an active, engaging journey of exploration and discovery, challenging inquisitive minds and nurturing creative self-expression. A place where academic achievement is attained through the building of each child’s critical and independent thinking skills, while fostering confidence and leadership. A place that embraces character education, ethics, honor, and integrity.

Here, we don’t have to imagine. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm, where students are motivated to investigate, examine, and analyze, attaining outstanding growth both academically and as contributing members of society.

Schedule a Tour Registration Required:

admissions@beesfl.com 954-680-1882 x 1127

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Assessment Required

Hochberg Lower School offers our K-5 students a nurturing and challenging educational experience by combining a rigorous general students education with an enriching Jewish curriculum. At the Hochberg Lower School, we are concerned not only with our students’ academic accomplishments, but also with their social and character development. We believe that this can be achieved most successfully when parents and school staff work together in a nurturing environment in order to ensure our children’s well-being.

Ranked #1 Jewish Day School in America

$23,965 - $27,285 AISF, Cognia, NCA CASI, NCPSA, NWAC, SAC CASI

Personal Tours Available

Address:

412 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Admissions:

admissions@posnackschool.org 954-563-6100 x.641

Number:

954-299-3600

Virtual Tour:

posnackschool.org/etour/east

W Website:

www.posnackschool.org

E Hochberg Lower School Q @hochberglowerschool

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Testing Required Interview Required

School Offers: After-School Programs Guidance Counselors School Nurse Summer Camps/Programs English Learners Programs Financial Aid Step Up Scholarships Accepted

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Interactive Boards/Displays MAP Testing

Signature Programs 3D Virtual Reality Lab Agronomy Art Appreciation Chess Community Service Dance Differentiated Instruction Experiential Learning

School Offers: After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialists Faith-Based Leaders School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships Sibling Discounts Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Field Trips Hebrew Language Education Jewish History & Judaic Studies Music Rhetoric Social-Emotional Learning STEM Curriculum Whole Child Philosophy

Beyond the Bell After-School Program STEM Chess Coding Cooking Dance Guitar Krav Maga

Physical Education Basketball Soccer Swimming Tumbling Yoga

Signature Programs STEM Robotics Innovation Judaics Studies Curriculum Visual Arts Expression Kinesthetic Development Extracurricular Art Club Basketball Debate Flag Football Lego Lab Little Theater Musical Theater Robotics Soccer Student Government Tap

North Broward Preparatory School v A Nord Anglia Education School

School Type:

International Day School Independent College Prep International Baccalaureate World School

Year Founded:

1957

Grades:

PK3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

2080

Avg Class Size:

15-18

Class Ratio:

18:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners and has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning by fully integrating technology, and providing unique learning experiences outside of the classroom. Our rigorous curriculum is enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF giving our students the opportunity to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 50 countries, our students are immersed in a multicultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders.

School Offers:

Signature Programs

Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Boarding Program Dietitian/Nutritionist Gifted Programs Guidance Counselors Learning Differences Support Learning Support Specialists School Nurse/Health Center Security Personnel/SRO Social Worker/Counselors Specialized Support Strength Coach Summer Enrichment Financial Aid Scholarships

180+ Elective Courses Animation & Special Effects Collaboration programs with The Juilliard School MIT UNICEF Cyber Security Engineering Expeditions Fine & Performing Arts Fine Arts Academy Global Campus Entrepreneurial Curriculum Full Residential Program Law & Social Sciences Lighthouse Point Academy N.E.S.T. Program STEAM Curriculum World Languages

Education Tech

$28,750-$40,900 FCIS, SACS

Address:

7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Schedule a Tour

Number:

954-247-0179

Inquiries:

W Website:

www.nbps.org

www.nbps.org/visit admissions@nbps.org

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Testing Required

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Hybrid/Remote Learning Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies E North Broward Preparatory School

Q @nbpseagles

Posnack School v

School Type:

Jewish Community Day School

Year Founded:

1974

Grades:

Jr. K - 12 th Grade

Enrollment:

917

Class Size:

15

Class Ratio:

7:1

At Posnack School, our students learn critical thinking and problem solving skills in an exciting and nurturing environment. Our students are always being challenged both intellectually and spiritually to discover their passion that will help with their academic growth and commitment to Jewish values.

This is accomplished through our integrated curriculum where students are motivated to be active learners and participants in our school community. While our student body comes from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, when they come together at Posnack School, everyone feels at home. Incoming students, whether they are beginning Jr. Kindergarten or joining us in their middle or high school years are embraced by the warmth of our teachers, administration, and fellow students.

$16,395 -$29,995

Ranked #1 Jewish Day School in America

AISF, Cognia, NCA CASI, NCPSA, NWAC, SAC CASI

Personal Tours Available

Address:

5801 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328

Admissions:

Number:

954-583-6100

Tuition: Accreditation:

W Website:

www.posnackschool.org

E Posnack School Q @posnackschool

Virtual Tour:

Applying:

admissions@posnackschool.org 954-563-6100 x.641

posnackschool.org/mvirtualtour/main

Rolling Admissions Window Testing Required Interview Required

14 AP Courses 34 Honors Classes 25 IB Courses

Extracurricular 40+ High School Clubs Debate Team Garden Club Honor Societies Hydrogarden Investment Club Lower/Middle School Clubs Model UN Personal Finance Safe Promise Club Service Learning

School Offers:

Judaic Studies Curriculum After-School Programs Performing Arts Athletic Trainer Photography Guidance Counselors Pre-Engineering Learning Support Specialists Pre-Law Faith-Based Leaders Pre-Med School Nurse Robotics Security Personnel SAT Prep Social Worker/Counselor STEM Strength Coach Visual Arts Financial Aid Payment Plans Extracurricular Scholarships 30+ Student Clubs Sibling Discounts Business Club Chess Club Education Tech Debate Club 1:1 Device Program Engineering Club 3D Printers E-Sports Club Collaboration Tools Hispanic Heritage Club Digital Textbooks/E-Books Holocaust Awareness Club Interactive Boards/Displays Key Club Robotics/Coding Literature Club Virtual/Augmented Reality Philosophy Club RAMS for Israel Women in STEM Advanced Studies Young Investors Society 24 AP Courses Honors Courses Honor Societies

Signature Programs Digital Media Fine Arts Program Innovation Israel Trip

Mu Alpha Theta National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Psi Alpha Thespians Honor Society Tri-M Honor Society

Sports Business Club Student Government Thespian Club Underwater Robotics

Athletics Intramural Programs Interscholastic Teams Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Arts Programs Art for the Heart Cappies Digital Media Club Posnack Players Posnatonix Academic Competitions CIJE Competitions Envirothon Future Business Leaders of America Jerusalem Science Contest Mock Trial Model United Nations Other Opportunities Alcee Hastings Initiative CADENA Foundation Initiative Posnack Pulse Save A Life Initiative The Cupboard Initiative

Athletics Baseball Basketball Cross Country Flag Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball

Sheridan Hills Christian School v College-Preparatory

School Type:

Classical Christian School

Year Founded:

1966

Grades:

Sheridan Hills Christian School is a Christ-centered, biblically-based, covenantal, college preparatory school that disciples young men and women, supports parents, and equips teachers to be influencers in a classical tradition of academic excellence founded on faith in Jesus Christ.

Christ-centered, Kingdom Conscious.

Preschool - 12th grade

Enrollment:

630

Avg Class Size:

20

Class Ratio:

13:1

Open House Dates November 19th

6:30 pm

December 14

9:00 am

January 8th

8:30 am

February 22nd

9:00 am

March 22nd

9:00 am

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Tuition: Accreditation: Address: Number: W Website:

$10,000 - $13,500 Cognia 3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood FL 33021 954-966-7995

www.shcssharks.com

Registration Required:

shcssharks.com/admissions admissions@shcssharks.com

E Sheridan Hills Christian School Q @shcs_sharks

Applying:

Set Deadlines/Early Decision Testing/Interview Required

Summit-Questa Montessori School

Summit-Questa Montessori School uses an authentic Montessori curriculum from toddler-grade 8, led by nationally certified Montessori teachers.

Established for 33 years and located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in Davie, it has native habitats, edible schoolyard vegetable gardens, butterfly gardens, a wetland preserve, gymnasium, sports field, and 2 pools.

Accreditation:

Ai, AISF, AMS, Cognia, NCPSA

Our Montessori program also includes art, music, PE, animal care, science, advanced math, BC/AC. Specialty after-school programs such as reading/ math labs, chess, STEM, gymnastics, drama, basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, track and swim. Summer Camp is available. The principal, Judy Dempsey, is a Montessori educator of 40+ years, the author of Turning Education Inside Out, and was the recipient of the 2016-2017 Distinguished Educator of the Year award by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida.

The school is also the home of Summit Montessori Teacher Training Institute, a MACTE accredited Montessori teacher training center.

Address:

5451 Davie Road Davie, FL 33314

Open House Date

Number:

954-584-3466

January 12

School Type:

Montessori School

Year Founded:

1991

Grades:

PK1 - 8th Grade

Enrollment:

445

Avg Class Size:

25

Class Ratio:

14:1

Tuition:

W Website:

$16,000

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Sunday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

www.summitquesta.com

E Summit-Questa Montessori School Q @summitquestamontessori

Registration Required:

summitquesta.com/open-house

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window

School Offers:

Advanced Studies

Extracurricular

Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Faith-Based Leaders Learning Support School Nurse Security Personnel Performance Coach Summer Camp/Programs Early Enrollment Savings Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships Sibling Discounts

Dual Enrollment American Government

Archery Choir Creative Movement Fine Arts Night High School Retreat International Mission Trip Lego Club Local Mission Trip Musical Theatre National Honor Society National Jr. Honor Society Performing Arts Piano Shakespeare Theatre Company Spanish Club

Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design Art History Calculus AB Comp Science Principles Language & Composition Literature Psychology United States History

Honors Algebra I & II Education Tech Anatomy & Physiology Interactive Devices Ancient World History Class Management Systems Biology Collaboration Tools Chemistry Performance Trackers Economics & Financial Literacy Signature Programs English 20+ AP/Honor Courses Geometry Classical Capstones Life Science Classical Pedagogy Modern World History Computer Science Pre-Algebra House System Pre-Calculus Latin United States History Logic SAT/ACT Prep Senior Thesis

School Offers: Academic Tutors Athletic Trainer After-School Programs Bus Driver Gifted Programs Learning Differences Support Learning Support Specialist Security Personnel School Resource Officer Specialized Support Summer Camp/Programs VPK Program

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Online Collaborative Tools Performance Trackers

Signature Programs Advanced Math Animal Care Art Botany and Zoology Drama Educational Trips Foreign Language & Culture

Athletics Baseball (boys) Basketball (boys) (girls) Cross Country (coed) Flag Football (boys) Soccer (boys) (girls) Track and Field (coed) Volleyball (girls)

Grace and Courtesy Lessons Montessori Curriculum Music Theory and History Outdoor Education Peace Scholar Program Physical Education Science Sensory Learning Service Learning Time Management/ Life Skills Visual and Fine Arts

Extracurricular Art Chess Gymnastics Math Labs Montessori Model United Nations National Junior Honor Society Private Music Lessons Reading Lab Robotics STEM and more

Athletics Basketball Flag Football Soccer Swimming Track & Field Volleyball

Westminster Academy v A National Blue Ribbon School

November 14th

Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Education Tech

February 6th

Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding

Advanced Studies

School Offers:

Fine Art Opportunities Band Chorus Creative Writing Debate Journalism Painting Percussion Photography Theater

PK2 – 12th Grade

Enrollment:

1040

Avg Class Size:

18

Class Ratio:

11:1

Address:

5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Number:

954-815-0131

Cardinal Newman High School v College-Preparatory

Year Founded: Grades:

Catholic College Preparatory High School 1961 9th - 12th Grade

Enrollment:

704

Avg Class Size:

25

Class Ratio:

12:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

$17,900 - $19,400 SACS

Address:

512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Number:

561-683-6266

W Website:

Registration Required:

wa.edu/admissions admissions@wa.edu

Applying:

Rolling Admissions Window Interview/Test Required

wa.edu

E Westminster Academy Q @wacad

School Type:

After School Enrichment Programs Fellowship of Christian Athletes FIRST Lego League FIRST Robotics Team Green Club Key Club La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Latin Club National Honor Society Pre-Med Club Quill and Scroll Student Council Visual/Performing Arts

CESA, CSFLA, ECFA MSA-CESS, NCPSA

1971

W Website:

Extracurricular

Open House Dates

Year Founded:

Accreditation:

Signature Programs Bible & World Religions Biomedical Science Christian Service Outreach Computer Science Engineering Fine Arts FRC Robotics FTC Robotics Graphic Design Harvard Model Congress Intro to Life Calling Latin Math for College Readiness Physical Education Public Relations Internship Public Speaking Spanish Technology Internships Technology Literacy Visual Arts Yearbook Journalism

$11,000 - $19,800

Christian College Preparatory

Tuition:

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Bus Driver Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialists Gifted Programs Learning Differences Support Dietitian/Nutritionist Faith-Based Leaders School Nurse School Resource Officer (SRO) Security Personnel Specialized Support Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Sibling Discounts

School Type:

Grades:

Westminster Academy is a nationally recognized, accredited, college preparatory school with rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and award-winning fine arts. Since its founding by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy in 1971, Westminster Academy has been decidedly mission-driven, firmly committed to Christian scholarship, and keenly focused on kingdom impact for the glory of God. With these combined core convictions as a cornerstone, Westminster Academy serves Christian families in South Florida by educating and equipping their children to be exceptional thinkers, lifelong learners, and influential leaders with a biblical and scholarly perspective for college and beyond.

www.cardinalnewman.com

E Cardinal Newman High School Q @cncrusaders

The Mission of Cardinal Newman High School is to educate the whole person, spirit, mind, and body and to help all students develop their God-given talents according to the gospel values of Jesus Christ.

Unlock your potential with a student-centered curriculum offering 22 Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment options, honors programs, and college prep classes.

Empowering Our Students for Success!

30% of students in grades 10-12 are enrolled in AP classes.

• 45% of juniors and seniors are taking dual enrollment courses.

• Our students are well-prepared for top colleges and universities across the nation, including Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Duke University, Emory University, Florida State University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, University of Florida, and University of Pennsylvania.

Schedule a Tour https://cardinalnewman.com/admissions/visit

Open House Date November 3rd

Sunday at 11:00 am

After-School Programs Faith-based Leaders Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialist School Nurse Security Personnel Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships

Education Tech 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding

Advanced Studies 22 AP Courses College Prep Courses Dual- Enrollment Program Honors Program M. Scott Powell Scholar Diploma program

Signature Programs Registration Required: Applying:

cardinalnewman.com/open-house admissions@cardinalnewman.com Set Deadlines Interview Required

13 STEM Options 3D Design & Printing AP Computer Science Applied Robotics Digital Design Information Technology

AP Capstone Seminar & Research 23 AP Courses 9 Dual Enrollment Courses 22 Honors Courses

Spiritual Life 4-year Retreat Program Daily Prayer & Communion Days of Reflection Reconciliation & Spiritual Counseling School-wide Liturgies Service Opportunities

Extracurricular Art Club Cardinal Newman News Chess Club Drama Club Fashion Club Green Club Key Club Literary Club National Honor Society National Speech and Debate Team Newspaper Pep Club Pre-Med Club

Athletics Baseball Basketbal Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming/Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo

Robotics Club Spanish Honor Society Student Government Association Young Entrepreneurs

Athletics

Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Footbal Golf Lacrosse Sideline Cheerleading Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Weight Lifting Wrestling

Meyer Preparatory School v

School Type:

Jewish Community Day School IB World School

Year Founded:

1973

Grades:

Jr. K - 8th Grade

Enrollment:

199

Class Size:

12

Class Ratio:

7:1

Tuition: Accreditation: Address: Number: W Website:

AISF, Cognia, NCA CASI, NCPSA, NWAC, SAC CASI 5225 Hood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-686-6520

College-Preparatory

School Type:

Independent College Prep

Year Founded:

2011

Personal Tours Available Admissions:

Virtual Tour:

nbarak@meyerprep.org 561-238-9008 meyerprep.org/virtual/tour

6th - 12th Grade

Applying:

3D Design Aviation & Engineering Ceramics Debate Drama Fitness Hebrew Innovation Lab Israel Trip Jewish Studies Media Production Mindfulness Performing and Visual Arts Program Robotics STEAM

1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies IB Courses Honors Courses

Rolling Admissions Window Testing Required Interview Required

Oxbridge Academy empowers students in grades 6-12 by providing an outstanding education through a distinctive curriculum, an enriching environment, and an expert faculty that helps them navigate their educational journeys with agility, confidence, and purpose. Using an interdisciplinary academic approach, Oxbridge Academy fosters the development of extraordinary leaders, thinkers, problem solvers, and world changers, enabling them to learn essential skills in the classroom, laboratory, art studio, or athletic field. Programs like the Free Enterprise Institute, Aviation, Artificial Intelligence, and Independent Research & Study ignite students' inner passions, strengthen individual skills, and stimulate creative thinking, uniquely preparing them for college and beyond.

Enrollment:

605

Class Size:

14

Class Ratio:

9:1

Information Sessions

$34,500 - $41,500

December 10th

Middle School

December 12

Upper School

January 15th

Upper School

Accreditation:

Signature Programs

After-School Programs Athletic Trainer Guidance Counselors Learning Support Specialists Faith-Based Leaders School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships Sibling Discounts

www.meyerprep.org

Oxbridge Academy v

Tuition:

School Offers:

Education Tech

$15,150 -$29,995

E Meyer Preparatory Q @meyerprep

Grades:

Meyer Preparatory’s mission is to serve the Greater Palm Beach Jewish community with an outstanding Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade Jewish Community Day School experience rooted in Torah values, academic and extracurricular excellence, Tikkun Olam, and support for the State of Israel. Our school aims to use the Jewish ethos of hard work and study to produce graduates of the highest caliber, accepted to the most prestigious institutes of higher education.

Meyer Prep promotes academic excellence as a central goal. Graduates of our school will master advanced studies in both the arts and sciences. In addition, the concept of team membership and participation is stressed through athletics and visual and performing arts.

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FCIS

Address:

3151 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL, 33409

January 22nd

Middle School

Number:

561-972-9826

W Website:

www.oapb.org

Registration Required:

oapb.org/admission or call to schedule a visit

Applying:

Early Decision Rolling Admissions Window Interview Required

E Oxbridge Academy Q @oxbridgeacademy

Extracurricular Art Club Band Chess Club Choir Community Service Projects Competitive Sports Mathcounts Math Club Musical Theatre National Junior Honor Society Performing Arts Robotics Student Government

School Offers:

Signature Programs

Academic Tutors Athletic Trainer Bus Drivers Dietitian/Nutritionist Dr. of Physical Therapy Guidance Counselors Health & Wellness Center Learning Support Specialist Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Strength Coach Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships

American Sign Language Artificial Intelligence Aviation Cambridge Scholars Computational Modeling Computer Science Debate Digital Graphic Design Entrepreneurship Environmental Research Financial Markets Fine Arts Free Enterprise Institute Independent Research Math and Writing Centers Performance Arts Sports Medicine Visual Arts World Languages

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Interactive Boards/Displays

Advanced Studies Honors Seminar Courses

Extracurricular 40+ Student-led Clubs Accountability Club Animal Rescue Club Ballroom Dance Club Black Student Union Brain Bee Team Cancer Awareness E-Sports Film Appreciation Club Fishing Club Green Club Habitat for Humanity

Honor Societies Investment Club Jewish Union Club Key Club Marketing Club Military Initiative Model UN Oxbridge AV Robotics/Coding S.A.G.A. Speech and Debate Spirit Club Student Government Strategy Game Club Women of Color Club

Athletics 24+ Athletic Teams Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Equestrian Flag Football (Girls) Football Golf Lacrosse Sailing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Spanish River Christian School

School Type:

Christian School

Year Founded:

1982

Grades:

PreK 3 - 8th Grade

Enrollment:

542

Avg Class Size:

24

Class Ratio:

14:1

Tuition: Accreditation:

$12,432 - $13,881 CSF, MSA

Address:

2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431

Number:

561-994-5006

W Website:

spanishriverchristianschool.com

E Spanish River Christian School Q @spanishriverchristianschool

St. Mark's Episcopal School v

School Type:

Independent Episcopal School

Year Founded:

1979

Grades:

PK2 - 8th grade

Enrollment:

464

Avg Class Size:

15

Class Ratio:

9:1

Tuition: Accreditation: Address: Number: W Website:

Our mission is to educate the whole child spiritually, socially, and academically under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to equip students with the ability to think critically and develop life application skills necessary to succeed and serve in the classroom, community, and the world in which they live. Our ultimate purpose is to instill in every student a Christian world-life perspective, develop student enthusiasm for learning, and build future leaders. We are enriching minds, engaging hearts, empowering leaders to impact the world for Christ.

$8,275 - $22,518 FCIS 3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-622-1504

www.stmarkspbg.org

E stmarkslionspbg Q @stmarkslionspbg

Schedule a Campus Visit

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Faith-Based Leaders Guidance Counselor School Nurse Security Personnel Social Worker/Counselor Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Payment Plans Scholarships Sibling Discounts

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Performance Trackers Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Advanced Studies Learn More:

spanishriverchristianschool.com/visit or call SRCS Admissions 561-994-5006

Applying:

Set Procedures/Dates Testing Required Interview Required

St. Mark’s offers a rigorous and varied learning program guided by the foundation of a Portrait of a Graduate, which builds character, leadership, faith, and service.

St. Mark’s provides a safe and welcoming community for children of all faiths. Devoted teachers cultivate the best in each child through nurture and challenge. Small class sizes allow educators to provide personal attention as well as build strong partnerships with families. A St. Mark’s education inspires well rounded and adaptable students to achieve, serve and lead in high school and beyond. Our students advance to top area high schools.

Open House Date

Join us for St. Mark’s Open House to tour the campus; learn about the admission process; and meet administrators, faculty, students and current parents. Discover first-hand why students love learning at St. Mark’s!

November 21

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8:30 am - 10:00 am

Registration Required:

stmarkslionspbg.org/admission csexton@stmarkspbg.org

Applying:

Set Deadlines Rolling Admissions Window

Honors Courses

Character Education Critical Thinking /Life Skills Drone Programming/Flying Etiquette Financial Literacy Internet Safety Performing Arts Physical Education/Health Service and Leadership Spanish Video Productions Visual Arts Weekly Chapel Middle School Electives Art Chess Concert Band Drama Financial Literacy Robotics - Competition Spanish I Student Assistant Video Productions Writing Workshop Yearbook

Extracurricular

Art Band Accelerated Reader Chorus Program Class Trips Advanced Math Curriculum Coding Beginner Band

Community Service Computers Cooking Dance Drama E-sports Math League Contest National Junior Honor Society Private Music Lessons Robotics Scripps Spelling Bee Student Council Student Mentor Programs

Athletics & Sports Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Elementary Intramural Sports Flag Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball

Signature Programs

School Offers: Academic Tutors After-School Programs Curriculum Specialist Educational Tech Specialist Learning Specialist Faith-Based Leaders School Nurse Security Personnel School Counselor Summer Camp/Programs Financial Aid Scholarships

Education Tech 1:1 Device Program 3D Printers Class Management Systems Collaboration Tools Digital Textbooks/E-Books Interactive Boards/Displays Robotics/Coding Virtual/Augmented Reality

Signature Programs Advisory Ancient Civilizations Art Christian Education Civics Earth, Life, Marine, and Physical Science Entrepreneurship Florida Environment Personal Fitness Portrait of a Graduate

Physical Education Public Speaking and Communications STEAM U.S. History Writer’s Workshop

Advanced Studies High School Credits

Algebra I Algebra I Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry Honors Spanish

Extracurricular Lower School Art Balanced Kids Yoga Book Club Chorus What’s Cooking Kids?

Dance Club Debate Club First Tee Golf Garden Club Girl Scouts Karate Zoo Lego Club Mad Science Materials Girls Safety Patrol Snack and a Book Club Sports Zone STEAM Lab

Middle School Acolytes Band Book Club National Jr Honor Society Production Team Recycling Club Service League Student Ambassadors Student Government Youth Group

Athletics Lower School: Basketball Flag Football Soccer Space & Movement Volleyball Middle School: Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Flag Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball

BROWARD

Summit-Questa Montessori School Toddler - Middle School • Montessori Education • Low Student/Teacher Ratio • Hands-on Learning • Art, Music, Spanish, Tutoring • Field Trips, P.E., Recess • Before Care, After Care • Gymnasium and Pool

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• Sports Teams • Summer Camp • Natural Habitats & Live Pond on 10 acres • Home of Summit Montessori Teacher Training Institute

33 years

Our middle school graduates consistently gain entrance into the finest schools Accredited by AISF, AI, Cognia, NCPSA, MSA and an AMS Member School 954-584-3466

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5451 SW 64th Avenue, Davie, FL 33314

Judy Dempsey, Owner, Principal, Recipient of the 2016-2017 AISF Distinguished Educator of the Year Award & Author of “Turning Education Inside-Out”

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The Importance of Parent-Teacher Collaboration By: Dr. Alexandra Fernandez

Relationships matter. I have heard this saying time

Having experienced first-hand the trust and

and time again in my personal life and in my

connection with so many great teachers along

professional career as a school leader. It’s true

the way, it is easy to see how those relationships

- relationships do matter, and as educators, we

ultimately benefited my own children’s learning

understand that building positive relationships

and growth. I also recognize the times when the

with students improves student learning

parent-teacher collaboration piece was lacking

outcomes and contributes to their overall well-

and how that impacted the overall classroom

being and success. At the core of St. Mark’s

and school culture. That is why cultivating a

educational program, we also understand that

relationship-focused school where parents and

these relationships are foundational to effective

teachers collaborate in the best interests of

teaching and learning, and we strive daily to build

the children in every classroom and with every

strong partnerships with our parent community,

teacher, staff, and administrator is not only

as well. This collaboration, which is at the heart

important but crucial.

of our mission as an Episcopal school, not only enhances student achievement but also builds a

Involving parents in the educational process

cohesive school family where everyone plays an

empowers them to take an active role in their

integral role in the children’s educational journey

child's education. It is important for parents to

and where students feel supported both at home

know and understand so they can contribute to

and school.

a consistent learning experience in the home.

In addition to our regular Back-to-School Night

When I reflect on the importance of parent-

held at the beginning of the new school year,

teacher collaboration and how it relates to

where parents visit their child’s classroom and

our role as educators, I often think of my own

learn more about academic programming and

journey as a school parent many years ago.

day-to-day schedules, we also invite parents to participate in ongoing parent-education chats.

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This parent-teacher collaboration provides

their children and reinforce that we welcome

parents with the tools and knowledge they

and value them as partners is a game-changer

need to support their children's learning

in creating and nurturing parent-teacher

throughout the school year. Earlier this month,

collaboration resulting in a positive school

we held two parent meetings focused on key

culture.

topics to ensure their child’s success during two significant transitions, the transition into

Parent-teacher collaboration is also

kindergarten and third grade. Both significant

instrumental in supporting the social and

milestones in a child’s education journey,

emotional development of students. According

kindergarten marks the beginning of formal

to the American Academy of Pediatrics,

schooling and sets the foundation for future

anxiety and other mental health issues have

learning experiences, and third grade marks

increased over the past ten years greatly

the shift from early elementary to upper

impacting children’s ability to function in

elementary, where students start to build upon

school - in fact, approximately one out of three

the foundational skills they have acquired in

students in elementary school experience

previous years. Taking the time to meet with

some form of mental health concerns.

parents to share how we work to support

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Our school counseling program’s main goal

and comfortable she felt as a parent knowing

during these formative years has been to

that she could reach out to us about her

maintain open communication with parents

daughter’s emotional well-being. This is a true

and encourage parent-teacher collaboration

testament to the strength of building positive

to identify any issues early on, such as anxiety,

relationships and the importance of investing in

behavioral issues, and learning difficulties.

parent-teacher collaboration. It was a powerful moment and affirmed the good work we are

By working together, parents and teachers can

doing together as parents, teachers, staff, and

create strategies to address these challenges

administrators.

and seek outside resources when needed, ensuring that the child’s emotional needs are

Parent-teacher collaboration is essential. It

met along with their academic expectations.

enhances student achievement, builds strong

We recently held a parent-teacher chat

partnerships, encourages consistency in

to keep parents informed and connected

learning, empowers parents, and supports

regarding the key developmental milestones

social and emotional development. Yes,

and challenges for elementary-aged children.

relationships matter, and great educators know

This meeting enhanced parents’ understanding

the importance of parent-teacher collaboration

of social-emotional learning and provided them

and its positive impact on the students and

with practical strategies they can implement at

families we serve. Let’s get to work! 

home. Later, one parent shared how supported

Dr. Alexandra Fernandez was appointed Head of Lower School at St. Mark's Episcopal School in July 2022. For the past 22 years, Dr. Fernandez has served as a teacher and administrator in PK through Grade 8 schools. Dr. Fernandez is committed to sustaining and strengthening the school’s outstanding academic program to provide St. Mark's students with excellence in teaching and learning.

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