PSG Back-to-School Issue 2018

SPECIAL

Back-to-School SUMMER 2018 ISSUE

DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CHOOSING THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

5 ways to turn stress into SUCCESS

NEW o IMPROVED

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY 2018

Divine Savior Academy 2018 Grand Opening Of Their Delray Beach Campus

A Look Into Individualized Education at fusion academy

A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO SCHOOL

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– Established in 1950 –

WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE! PRE -K THROUGH 12TH GRADE

“The encouraging family environment within Riviera has given my children a great sense of confidence and security.

They are truly excited to go to school every day.”

Kim Wilkening, Parent

RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856 RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300 www.rivieraschools.com I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, 2018 NIPSA / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE

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From the Editor

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We hope you all had a memorable summer! As we head into every parent’s favorite time of the year, we want to thank you for picking up this very special issue, our first back-toschool issue. This will be an additional summer issue to our spring and fall installments. I know that back-to-school season is exciting but truth be told, it can also be very stressful. We hope that with our newly redesigned directory and all the information we have gathered for you in this issue, we can make this transition into a new school year a smooth one. As we settle into our routines for this year, I want to take a minute to thank all the teachers, staff and administrators that have been working hard during the summer to prepare for this coming school year. New buildings and campus initiatives, new administrations and

teachers, new designations and enhanced curriculums—all with your student and family in mind. We also want to Congratulate Divine Savior Academy as they open the doors to their new Delray Beach campus.

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Our team was also busy this summer redesigning and updating our private school directory. We removed defunct listings, included grade levels offered by each school, highlighted schools with learning difference programs, and organized the directory by county and category, making it easier to navigate through our guide. We have also included a legend with a brief description of each category to help you narrow down the perfect school for your family. We hope you enjoy this special issue. Make sure to grab a copy of our next issue, this October, for an indepth guide of each school’ s special programs and courses, national school awards, merit scholarships, extracurricular programs, financial aid plans and more.

PUBLISHER /EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com MANAGING EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Monica Pitts monica@privateschoolsguidefl.com CONTRIBUTORS PSG Editor’s Team Mr. Kevin Grace, MLE Schools Florida Department of Education R MEDIA PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 832045 Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 www.rmediapublishing.com www.summercampfunfl.com Private Schools Guide of South F lorida is published

by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South F lorida. All rights reserved. Copying any of the contents of these publication without the expressed per mission of R Media Publishing, Inc., is prohibited.

Thank you for your continued support and readership, we wish you a successful 20182019 school year!

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Inside This Issue Cover

Fusion Academy Miami/Boca Raton

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Miami’s Only IB World School for Dyslexic Students

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A Look Into Individualized Education at Fusion Academy

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School Choice for Children with Special Needs Private Schools Directory New Faces

Cover Fusion Academy

38 Summit-Questa Montessori School

Inside The Roig Academy

38 Beth Emet Elemantary School

1 Riviera Schools

39 AEF Schools

3 Gulliver Schools

40 Weston Christian Academ

4 Miami Country Day School

40 Center Academy Prep

4 St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

5 St. Brendan High School

42 The Greene School

6 Palmer Trinity School

6 Carrollton School

43 Oxbridge Academy

7 Divine Savior Academy

46 Meyer Prep

8 Miami Christian School

46 Cardinal Newman High School

9 Scheck Hillel Community School

47 Florida Preparatory Academy

Choosing a Private School

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Dreams and Goals: Why We Need both

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Excellence is the Standard at The King’s Academy

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Turn Stress into Success

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Social Events

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43 Boca Prep International School

12 MCM Early Childhood Institute

47 Lovely Little Mkt- Custom Bookmark

12 Alexander Montessori School

Inside Private Schools Guide

13 Fisher Island Day School

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41 The Benjamin School

14 Hebrew Academy 14 Miami Schools Fair & Conference

15 The Cushman School

16 Miami Learning Experience School

17 Conchita Espinosa Academy

18 Safer Compass Foundation

33 North Broward Preparatory School

37 St. Thomas Aquinas High School

37 St. Mark’s Episcopal School

Back The King’s Academy

Welcoming Gulliver is more than a school - it’s a vibrant community.

We celebrate diversity and nurture individuality. Gulliver students find their passion and cultivate it through learning, charting the path that will take them into the future. Welcome to Gulliver. Welcome home.

For PreK3-8 admission information, contact 305.665.3593. For 9-12 admission information, contact 305.666.7937 or visit our website at www.gulliverschools.org.

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My Country Day is...

Peer Mentorship and Lifelong FriendshipÂ

Call 305-779-7230 to schedule your tour for ages 3 through 12th grade | 601 Northeast 107 Street | Miami, Florida 33161 | miamicountryday.org

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Join Us for a Prospective Parent Information Breakfast TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 8:00 A.M. ON CAMPUS For more information call (305) 969-4297. Register at: palmertrinity.org/admission 8001 SW 184 Street, Miami, FL 33157 www.palmertrinity.org

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

CAMPUS TOURS Tuesday, December 4 at 9 a.m. (All Grades) Friday, January 11 at 9 a.m. (All Grades)

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

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

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ADMISSIONS SHOWCASES Wednesday, October 3 at 9 a.m. (Grades M3 – 5) Wednesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. (Grades 6 – 8) Monday, November 12 at 9 a.m. (High School Only)

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MIAMI’S ONLY IB WORLD SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXIC STUDENTS better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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he Roig Academy announced their designation as an IB World School, making them Miami’s only IB World School dedicated to students with learning differences. Through the International Baccalaureate Programme, The Roig Academy will offer students a continuum of international education. Students will be taught to think critically and independently, and learn how to inquire with care and logic through curriculums that have been developed in over 150 countries around the world. Together, they will develop students who will build a

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The IB curriculum covers all the stages of a student’s educational life from age 3 to 19, encouraging each child to think critically and challenge assumptions while also considering both local and global contexts. The curriculum consist of four programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Careerrelated Programme, all of which encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development. The IB curriculum aims to do more than other curricula

because it is developed independently of government and national systems but is strengthened through relationships with governments and international organizations globally.

The Roig Academy is 1 of 24 independent schools in the state of Florida, yet the only one in Miami serving dyslexic students in grades K-8. Their goal of an IB education is to inspire students to become openminded risk takers who are principled and reflective learners and leaders and the embodiment of The Roig Approach: Reflect, Observe, Inquire and Grow (ROIG).

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A Look Into Individualized Education at Fusion Academy Since Fusion is such a unique place, we often get a lot of questions about what our one-to-one school looks like. Here’s a Q&A with our Head of School, Maria Cardenas, where she addresses some of our most commonly asked questions.

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What is a day in the life like for a Fusion student?

With everything being customizable and individualized at Fusion – it’s hard to say! We look at the social-emotional needs of our students, as well as their academic needs.

Many students come to us full-time and we are their school of choice where they will graduate from. Other times, we have students who may come to us for a few courses or even for tutoring. We’re open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-7:30pm, so students can take classes with us whenever it works best for their wants and needs.

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What does homework look like at Fusion?

Both students and parents will be happy to know that no homework goes home at Fusion! We have Homework Cafés® on our campus where students do their homework in a relaxed environment between classes and at the end of the day. We provide everything our students need to be successful in completing their assignments – paper, pencils, laptops, scanners, and printers. We have a Fusion staff member in the Homework Cafés® at all times that oversees and assists students with their homework when needed. When students are done with class at the end of the day, they get to leave with the peace of mind that comes from being homework-free and spend the evenings with their families or doing extracurricular interests.

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If all of the classes are one-to-one, how do students socialize?

Socialization is a big part of what we do at Fusion – it just doesn’t take place in the classroom! Students spend several hours a week in our Homework Café® doing their homework and also engaging socially with their peers and teachers. Air hockey games, races, collaborative puzzles, and just hanging out happens every day for our students!

Similar to larger schools, we offer clubs, field trips, and an annual prom! Students also vote monthly on different activities like movie nights, laser tag, bowling, and sporting events to attend as a school community.

If you’d like to learn more about Fusion Academy or join us at an upcoming event, please connect with the following: FusionMiami.com Mallory Kojkowski Director of Admissions (305) 831-0041 mkojkowski@fusionacademy.com FusionBocaRaton.com Jessica Rothschild Director of Admissions (561) 953-9365 jrothschild@fusionacademy.com

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®

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE

A NAEYC ACCREDITED

PRESCHOOL AGES 12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS Miami Children’s Museum’s Early Childhood Institute (ECI) is a NAEYC accredited preschool where your child will play, learn, imagine and create while developing a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Betty Aguiar-Perez at (305)373-5437 ext. 100 or betty@miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

980 macarthur causeway, miami, fl 33132 · preschool.michimu.net ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Religious Affiliation Non-D Grade 18 months - 5thgrade Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 560 Year Founded 1963 Teacher / Student Ratio 1:11

Mission Statement n Alexander Montessori School is committed to the Montessori approach, focused

on the Cosmic Goal of Education. This means that academic success and its products have their highest meaning when they contribute to the progress of humanity. n In the Montessori Early Childhood Program, our motto recognizes the potential

AT ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Uncommon Achievement is an Everyday Thing Come tour the world of a child. See it. Believe it.

Be amazed by Montessori at Alexander Montessori School.

Once you understand our philosophy, learning anywhere else is unthinkable. Call 305.665.6274 to schedule your private tour at Alexander Montessori School.

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Toddler (18 months) - Elementary (5th Grade) 4 Convenient Locations

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Established 1963

TO LEARN TO LOVE TO LEARN

2/22/18 10:35 AM 6050 SW 57th Ave. | 14400 Old Cutler Road

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of the young child to be an independent learner. “Help me to help myself” n The

Elementary 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.”

n These goals of a love for learning and a love for others are summarized in our

first school motto: “ To learn to love to learn.”

Accreditations and Affiliations SouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCouncilonAccreditationandSchool Improvement (SACS-CASI, a Division of AdvancED), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), American Montessori Society (AMS), National Council of Private Schools Accreditation (NCPSA), National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA). | 17800 Old Cutler Road

| 14850 SW 67th Ave.

www.alexandermontessori.com

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Hebrew Academy EXPLORE. INNOVATE. GROW.

6th Annual Miami Schools Fair & Conference Learn • Connect • Decide

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER AT ONE OF OUR UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES:

EARLY CHILDHOOD MOMMY AND ME OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, January 8 • 8:30 am

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wednesday, November 28 • 8:30 am _______________________________________________

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 24 • 8:30 am _______________________________________________

Saturday, October 20, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

HIGH SCHOOL

Sunday, November 4 • 10:00 am

Register to attend: MiamiSchoolsFair.com

OR CONTACT US FOR A PERSONAL TOUR and school overview to find out more about our programs. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at

Miami Schools Fair & Conference

305.532.6421 EXT. 113 or ADMISSION@RASG.ORG. Main Sponsor

Hebrew Academy 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140

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Supporting Organizations

Cushman High School Creating agents of change for success in college and beyond!

Cushman High School offers a personalized character building and academically rigorous curriculum that is anchored in technology and the arts and enriched with real-life learning experiences. Our philosophical approach celebrates each student’s uniqueness and recognizes the power of young people to serve as agents of change.

Please join us at one of our high school open house events;

Thursday, October 18th or Thursday, November 8th.

For more information or to RSVP, contact our Director of Admissions, Sheri Rentzepis (305) 757-1966 | srentzepis@cushmanschool.org

PK3 to 12th grade 592 NE 60th Street, Miami, FL 33137 cushmanschool.org AN IDENTITY LINKED TO EXCELLENCE

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The Cushman School

SchoolforChoice Children with Special Needs N

o one school can ever fit the needs of every child.

If you have a child with special needs, this is especially true. There are many criteria that families can list as reasons to choose one school over another and all of them are unique to each student. Miami has several schools of choice for families of children with special needs.

to the special needs population. There is great similarity to the reasons listed above for this choice. Families often want this environment so their child is around other peers who have similar experiences as they do.

They also make this choice so they can have their child in a school that specializes in the needs unique to their child.

One area of particular interest is inclusion versus self-contained classrooms or even schools. There are arguments for a family choosing either. Many education experts and families who seek inclusion classrooms for their children often do so for the purpose of exposure to typically developing students.

There are several reasons to seek this exposure including peer role models and the feeling of acceptance for the student.

Additionally, there is the added benefit of providing positive examples for what children with special needs can accomplish to the general population. Both reasons have their value. Other families choose schools that cater solely

Miami has several options for parents of children with special needs to choose from for their child.

Parents should do their research on the school and look for the following: teacher-student ratios; curriculum; individualized instruction; extracurricular activities; athletics; and cost.

Living in Florida allows families to seek McKay and Gardiner Scholarships to assist with the cost of paying tuition at a private school. There are some hoops to jump through for this funding, but it is easily explained and well worth the time to apply.

Kevin Grace is the Executive Director of the Miami Learning Experience School in Miami, Florida.

For more information please visit www.mleschool.org

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Call Now to Schedule your Private Tour 305-227-1149

Big things often have small beginnings.

ESPINOSA ACADEMY

CEA is more than a school.

It is a place where children learn more about more, where the seeds of curiosity and compassion are cultivated from the start.

At CEA, your child is encouraged to take chances and to always do his or her best. This guided process of self-discovery instills in your child’s heart a resilience and confidence that will last a lifetime.

Analytical, imaginative, confident, and ever-kind, CEA alumni follow their dreams – and, more often than not – they live them.

RYHU \HDUV HGXFDWLQJ FKLOGUHQ Conchita Espinosa Academy is accredited internationally, nationally and regionally by Accreditation International (Ai), National Council for Private School Accreditation, National Independent Private Schools Association, Middle States Association, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and is a member of Independent Schools of South Florida.

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The Safer Compass Foundation, Inc. is a Florida non-profit corporation guided by the belief that every life is valuable.

The foundation develops and provides critical response programs to safeguard communities across the United States.

Our foundation has joined forces with First Emergency Responders, educational professionals, city planners, and community leaders to provide a safer environment, improving our quality of life.

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Alexander Montessori School Belen Jesuit Prep School Carrollton School Of The Sacred Heart Christopher Columbus High School Conchita Espinosa Academy The Cushman School Divine Savior Academy Fisher Island Day School Fusion Academy Gulliver Hebrew Academy RASG High Point Academy Hochberg Preparatory MCM Early Childhood Institute Miami Christian School Miami Country Day School Miami Learning Experience Palmer Trinity School Ransom Everglades School Riviera Schools The Roig Academy St Brendan High School St Thomas Episcopal Parish School Scheck Hillel Community Day School

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AEF Schools Beth Emet Elementary School Center Academy Prep Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory David Posnack Jewish Day School North Broward Preparatory School NSU University School Parkway Christian School Pine Crest School St. Mark’s Episcopal School St.Thomas Aquinas High School Summit Questa Montessori School Westminster Academy Weston Christian Academy

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All Saints Catholic School The Benjamin School Boca Prep International School Cardinal Newman High School Divine Savior Academy Donna Klein Jewish Academy Fusion Academy The Greene School The King’s Academy Lake Park Baptist School Meyer Preparatory Pine Crest School Saint Andrew’s School Spanish River Christian School Unity School

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The Growing Place Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades NS-K 305-446-0846

My First Place School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-271-6633

It’s A Small World Learning Center III Preschool | Grades K 305-888-0828

New Beavers Kiddie Kollege Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-888-1715

Academir Preschool Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1 305-220-2205

Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-754-1474

New Horizons Private School Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-229-8292

All Nations Academy Early Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1 305-651-5689

Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-819-3004

Olympia Heights United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades K 305-226-9126

Arrowhead Nursery & Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-264-2345

The Joy of Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-597-5665

Paradise Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades PK-8 305-828-7477

Bamby’s Day Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grade K 305-448-2458

Key Biscayne Presbyterian School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1 305-361-2058

Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-623-1536

Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-447-1233

Kid Station Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-223-6161

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-K 305-666-3377

Bayles Early Child Center / Beth Moshe Cong Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK 305-891-5508

Kid’s Daycare and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-825-8666

Precious Little Angels Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1 305-885-5300

Bet Shira Early Childhood Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-238-2606

Kid’s Love Daycare and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-2 305-824-1612

Princeton Preschool and Child Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-666-5575

Bethany Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1 305-758-6367

Kiddie College of South Miami Corp Daycare/Preschool (Roman Catholic) | Grades PK-K 305-552-6047

Reagan Educational Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-818-3044

Building Future Minds Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K 305-471-4900

Kiddie Corner Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-362-8222

River of Hope Day School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K 305-228-0630

CCLC at South Dade Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 786-243-4705

Kiddie Ranch Nursery and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-635-4994

Riverside Baptist Child Development Center Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | K 305-279-3637

KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780

Second Home Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-888-2728

Children’s Hour Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-238-4135

Kinder House Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1 305-388-3003

St. Faith Episcopal Church Daycare/Preschool (Episcopal) | Grades PK-K 305-235-3621

Concordia Lutheran School Daycare/Preschool (Lutheran) | Grades NS-PK 305-235-0160

KLA Schools Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 305-377-0391

Steps for Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades KG 786-709-9031

Countryside Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-246-5315

La Petite Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K 888-330-3479

Steve’s Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-245-3777

The Creative Learning Center v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K 305-274-4006

Lago Mar Preschool Preschool | Grades K-3 305-382-9796

Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-364-8006

Cutler Ridge United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) 305-235-6654

Little Wonders Learning Academy and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 305-253-7451

The Tauber Academy Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | PK-K 305-931-0010

Discovery Years Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS – PK 305-266-9263

Miami Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-388-8059

Thumbelina Learning Center Daycare/Preschool |. Grades PK-K 786-520-3630

Early Years Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-824-3500

MCM Early Childhood Institute Reggio Emilia Ages 12 Months – 5 Years 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132 305-373-KIDS (5437)

Early Childhood Education

Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-348-2143

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Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) 305-623-6972 Fantasyland Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-227-2285

www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Granada Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 305-444-2028

Miami Shores Baptist Academy Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | NS-PK 305-757-8353

Universal Academy Private School v Daycare/Preschool | Grade NS-PK 305-626-0010

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Wayside Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | NS-PK 305-595-0570

Nonsectarian / Traditional Academy for Young Learners Grades PK - 4 305-698-0202

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Allison Academy v Grades 6-12 305-940-3922

For Kids Sake Academy Grades PK-4 305-598-9595

American High School Academy Grades 9-12 305-270-1440

Future Leaders Academy of Kendall Corp Grades PK-2 305-380-7280

Arlington Academy of Miami Grades K -12 305-624-5656

Gettysburg Academy of Miami Grades K-12 305-596-3200

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Aventura Learning Center Grades K - 2 305-940-0408 Beacon Hill Preparatory School Grades NS-8 305-621-3604 Bee Academy Grades K-12 305-259-1599 Big Star Private School Grades K-5 305-558-4884 Biltmore School v Grades PK-8 305-266-4666 Brito Miami Private School Grades PK-12 305-448-1463 Children’s Paradise Learning Center Grades PK-3 305-827-7811 Christ-Mar School Grades K-8 305-823-6515 Cinderella School Grades K-4 305-885-8556

Conchita Espinosa Academy Grades K3-8 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149

www.conchitaespinosa.com The Cushman School Grades PK3-12 592 NE 60th Street Miami, FL. 33137 305-757-1966

www.cushmanschool.org Edison Private School Grades 1-10 305-824-0303 Fairglade School Grades PK-5 305-274-6645

Fisher Island Day School Grades PK2-8 2 Fisher Island Drive Miami Beach, FL 33109 305-531-2350

www.fids.org

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Miami Country Day School v Grades Pk-12 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 305-779-7200

www.miamicountryday.org North Dade Regional Academy Grades K-8 305-705-4354

Gulliver v Marian C. Krutulis Campus Grades PK3-8 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-3593

Peter Pan Childcare and Learning Center Grades PK-5 305-227-7707 Pinewood Acres School Grades PK-6 305-271-3211

Montgomery Drive Campus Grades 5-8 7500 SW 120 Street Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-238-3424

Ransom Everglades School

Grades 6-12

Middle School 2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 High School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800 www.ransomeverglades.org

Gulliver Preparatory School Grades 9-12 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-666-7937

Gulliver Preparatory School Miller Drive Campus Grades 9-12 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 305-274-9535

Revelation School of Florida Grades 9-12 305-969-9448

Riviera Day School

www.gulliverschools.org

Grades PK-5 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856

The Heritage School Grades PK-8 305-232-2222

Highpoint Academy

Riviera Preparatory School

Grades PK2-8 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202 www.highpointacademy.com

Grades 6-12 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300

www.rivieraschools.com

Hope Academy Grades K-12 786-243-3390

Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871

Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044

Royal Kids Academy Grades PK-3 305-557-5437

Just Kids Centers Grades PK-5 305-221-0011

Shelton Academy Grades K-8 305-599-9967

Kingsbury Academy Grades K-12 305-206-2626

Lovely Star Academy Grades PK-2 305-257-0028

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Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs School Grades PK-5 305-825-1477

La Scoula Grades NS-8 305-278-9555 Lincoln Marti Schools and Day Care Center Grades NS-12 305-643-4888

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South Florida School of Excellence Grades PK-12 754-204-3738

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Sunflowers Academy Grades PK-8 305-631-1284 Sunset Preparatory School Grades K-9 305-274-5111

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Three Flags Academy Grades PK-2 305-821-5964

Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic (All-girls, Montessori) Grades PK3-12 3747 Main Highway Miami, FL 33133 305-446-5673

UCP Diamond Minds Grades PK-8 305-623-4438 Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799

www.carrollton.org

Vann Academy Grades K-6 305-223-3241

Christopher Columbus v

Religious Affiliations All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-888-9483

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School Roman Catholic | Grades 6-12 305-751-8367 Asbury Christian School Methodist | Grades K-6 305-823-5313

Belen Jesuit Preparatory Roman Catholic Grades 6-12 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 305-223-8600

www.belenjesuit.org Betesda Christian School Assembly of God | Grades K-12 305-685-8255 Beth Jacob High School v Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 305-957-1670 Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6 305-248-4973 Bible Baptist Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-4 305-836-9747

Roman Catholic (All-boys) Grades 9-12 3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650

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Fulford Christian Day Care Methodist | Grades PK-1 305-947-9266 Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213

www.columbushs.com

Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-388-6700

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Florida Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-226-8152

Christ Fellowship Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-238-1833

World Hope Academy Grades 9-12 786-592-2384

First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273

First United Methodist Christian School Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992

Children’s Rainbow Day School Christian | Grades PK–8 305-258-0194

Wonderful Paradise Learning Center All-girls | Grades 3 305-278-9090

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845

First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776

Champagnat Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-12 305-642-4132

Village Pines School Grades PK-5 305-235-6621

Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251

Gladeview Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-8 305-551-6143

Clara Mohammed School Islamic | Grades K-3 305-757-8741

Good Shepherd Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8 305-385-7002

Colonial Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-246-8608

The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation v Jewish | Grades NS-5 305-854-3282

Congregation Beth Medrash Levi Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-673-5664

Gospel Assembly Learning Center Christian | Grades 1-12 305-631-2732

Coral Park Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-8 305-559-9409

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Grace Academy International Christian | Grades K-12 305-681-2500

Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-251-1534

Grace Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-238-7332

Dade Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-822-7690

Grace Christian Preparatory Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-259-1929

Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9 305-688-9226

Grace Lutheran Learning Center Lutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8 305-888-3220

Divine Savior Academy v

Lutheran (WELS) Grades PK-12 10311 Nw 58th Street Doral, FL 33178 305-597-4545 www.divinesavioracademy.com Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818

Blessed Trinity Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-871-5766

Ekklesia Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-273-0028

Calusa Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-596-3787

Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383

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Greater Miami Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-220-5955

Hebrew Academy (RASG) v Jewish Grades NS-12 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-6421 www.hebrewacademymiami.org

Hochberg Preparatory Jewish Grades K - 5 20350 Northeast 26th Avenue N. Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-933-6946

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Holy Cross Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 904- 919-6071

Miami Dade Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-218-1873

Philosophical & Spiritual University Jewish (All-girls) | Grades PK 305-931-4161

Holy Family Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-947-6535

Miami Lakes Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-823-3888

Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644

Homestead Assembly Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 305-259-2022

Miami Shores Community Church School United Church of Christ | Grades PK-5 305-757-5866

Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399

Horeb Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-557-6811

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School Presbyterian | Grades NS-5 305-759-2548

St. Agatha Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-222-8751

Immaculata-La Salle High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-856-2334

Miami Springs Adventist School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-888-2244

St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

Immaculate Conception School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-822-6461

Monsignor Edward Pace High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-623-PACE (7223)

International Christian School Christian | Grades PK-1 305-445-8918

Mother Of Christ Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 786-497-6111

Jacobson Sinai Academy v Jewish | Grades PK-8 305-932-9011 Ext. 231

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-829-3988

Kendall Christian School Christian | Grades PK-5 305-271-3723

New Jerusalem Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-691-1291

Key Biscayne International Christian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-7 305-365-6070

New Testament Church Of Transfiguration Pentacostal | Grades 1-12 786-262-2965

St Hugh Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-448-5602

Key Point Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-8 305-755-9258

North Hialeah Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-557-2821

St. James Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-681-3822

Keystone National High School Church of God | Grades 9-12 866-257-6011

Northwest Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-685-8734

St. John Neumann Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-255-7315

Kids Learning Center of South Dade Christian | Grades PK-4 786-573-3017

Our Lady Of Charity Private School Roman Catholic | Grades NS-12 305-556-5494

King’s Christian School Christian | Grades PK-8 305-221-2008

Our Lady of the Lakes Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-362-5315

St. John’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-247-5445

Kingdom Academy Christian | Grades PK-2 305-385-3761

Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 305-667-1623

St. Joseph’s School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471

La Progresiva Presbyterian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 305-642-8600

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-386-8446

St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571

Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational Center Jewish | Grades 1-11 305-653-8770

Our Lady of The Rosary School Roman Catholic | Grades NS-6 305-271-8389

St. Lawrence Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-932-4912

Lehrman Community Day School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-866-2771 Mechina of South Florida Jewish (Special Emphasis, All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-534-7050

Miami Christian School Christian Grades PK-12 200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 305-221-7754

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St. Brendan Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-221-2722

St. Brendan Catholic High School Roman Catholic Grades 9-12 2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181

www.stbrendanhigh.org

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Palmer Trinity School v Episcopal Grades 6-12 8001 SW 184 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230

www.palmertrinity.org Pentab Academy Pentacostal | Grades PK-8 305-405-0088 Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 786-429-3942

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St. John The Apostle School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-888-6819

St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562 St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000 St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732 St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616 St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911

St. Philip’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-5 305-444-6366

West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000

St. Rose of Lima School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-751-4257

Westminster Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-233-2030

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School Episcopal | Grades PK-5 305-445-2606

Westwood Christian Day School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-274-3380

The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686

St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-446-1738

William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-474-4760

Coconut Grove Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484

St. Timothy Parish School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-274-8229

Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245

Ebenezer International Christian Academy Home Study Program (Methodist) | Grades 9-12 305-792-8242

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Yeshiva Elementary School Jewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7 305-867-3322

The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914

Episcopal Grades PK-5 5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851

www.stepsmia.org

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-8 305-661-8591 Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel Community School v

Jewish Grades ECE-12 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831

www.eHillel.org

Seventh Day Adventist Union Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-953-9907 Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733 Southeastern Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-258-1873 Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558 Temple Beth Am Day School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-665-6228

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Yeshiva Toras Chaim Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 9-12 305-944-5344 Yvonne Learning Center Christian | Grades PK-12 305-758-3235

Special Emphasis / Alternative Method

Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509

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Fusion Academy Miami v

Flexible Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching Grades 6-12 9130 S Dadeland Blvd, Suite 102 Miami, FL 33156 305-831-0041

www.fusionmiami.com

Alexander Montessori School

Gables Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades K-1 305-567-1900

Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 1½-6 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814

The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12 305-884-4000

Montessori

Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540 Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-5 14850 Sw 67Th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995 Red Road Campus Preschool Ages 3-6 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274

Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888 Hollywood Education Literacy Project Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003

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IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program / Supplemental | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992 International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434 Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990 Kids for Kids Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606

www.alexandermontessori.com

Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308

The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036

American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723

L’atelier Reggio Emilia | Grades NS-K 305-662-2326

Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000

American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948

Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999

Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111

La Prima Casa Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-854-8001

The Way Christian Academy Pentacostal | Grades K-7 305-836-4446

Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210

Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244

La Piazza Academy Reggio Emilia | Grades NS-1 305-448-8885

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Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991

Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826

MCA Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 305-442-2283

Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562

McGlannan School v Language based learning difficulties | Grades 1-8 305-274-2208

Sunset Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-PK 305-666-2008

Metropolitan International School World Based Curriculum | PK2-8 305-576-6070 Miami Shores Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-756-7733 Miami Springs Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-883-0012 Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-534-8234 Montessori Achievement Center Montessori | Grades 1-8 305-893-5994 Montessori Children’s Academy Montessori | Grades PK-2 305-225-3070 Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-380-0513 Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes All-girls, Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7 305-823-2522 Montessori Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-388-9016 Montessori School of North Miami Montessori | Grades PK-6 321-639-2266 Mrs. Payan’s School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-661-2780 Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 786-293-5353 Peterson Montessori Academy Montessori | PK-K 305-463-9085 Rem Learning Center Special Programs/Alternative | Grades PK-1 305-235-0300

The Roig Academy v

Language-based Learning Difference Grades K-8 Bilingual (Spanish) Preschool Ages 2-4 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-235-1313

Temple Beth Shmuel Montessori All-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-604-9101 Temple Menorah Jewish Montessori Montessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK 305-866-2156 US International Christian Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-244-9355 Vankara Christian School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade PK-9 305-681-6121 Village Montessori at Killian Montessori | Grades K 305-239375 Village Montessori Day School Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-898-9199 Von-wedel Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-893-9876 We Love Kids Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K 305-885-2490 West Hialeah Baptist Kindergarten Special Emphasis/Alternative (Baptist) | Grade K-1 Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225 Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

Special Education v A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy Special Education | Grades K - 6 786-293-7000 Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 305-271-9771 Beyond Expectations Academy Special Education | Grades 2-12 305-378-5775 Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12 305-971-1230 The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12 305-271-8790

www.roigacademy.com

Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966

St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Montessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080

Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226

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Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12 305-547-4715 EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12 305-758-9910 Educational Alternatives Special Education | Grade PK 305-221-5035 Faith Fellowship School Special Education | Grades 3-9 305-246-5534 Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10 305-626-9162 I Smile For Children Special Educationl | Grades K-4 305-302-5840 Kesher L.D. Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12 305-792-7060 Killian Oaks Academy Special Education | Grades PK 305-274-2221 Marian Center School and Services Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Grades 1-12 305-625-8354

Miami Learning Experience School v Special Education Grades PK-12 5651 SW 82nd Ave Rd Miami, FL 33143 305-275-5900

w w w. m l e s c h o o l . o r g Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443 Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678 Schoolhouse Academy Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200 South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119 United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

Special Education | Grades 8-12 305-325-1080 Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8 305-445-7992 The Victory Center Special Education | Grades NS 305-904-764-7781 Villa Lyan Special Education | Grades K-12 305-752-0220

Early Childhood Education Adventure Bay Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-441-4488

Showers of Blessing Christian Daycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K 954-730-8775

Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172

Southwest Ranches Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K 954-434-5252

The Randazzo School Grades NS-12 954-968-1750

Windsor Park Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

School Of Excellence Grades K-12 954-792-6118

Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-577-9701 Cambridge School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-430-3388

Nonsectarian / Traditional

Care & Share Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1 954-630-3333

American Heritage School Grades PK-12 954-472-0022

Creative Child Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-389-8245

American Preparatory Academy Grades K-12 954-434-8936

Developmental Preschool Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-472-4673

Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805

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Discovery Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-481-9500 First Steps Just for Kids Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-564-5437 Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK 954-667-0852 The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k 954-443-2480 Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051 Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006 Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866 Kids of Promise Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K 954-989-7998 KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780 Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555 The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884 Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269 New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321 Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710 Precious Promise Academy Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1 954-731-1616

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West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424 Westlake Preparatory School Grades K-12 954-236-2300

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Religious Affiliations

Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600

Abundant Life Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-979-2665

Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5 954-473-4400

Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631 Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631

Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514

Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8 954-722-1555

Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163 Fort Lauderdale Prep School Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-742-4842

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Annunciation School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-989-8287

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia International School Grades ECE-12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0011

www.nbps.org

NSU University School v Grades PK-12 3375 SW 75 Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu Pine Crest School Grades PK-12 1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100 www.pinecrest.edu Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-434-8820 NORTH BROWARD Preparatory School

A NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION SCHOOL

Aukela Christian Military Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 954-929-7010

Beth Emet Elementary School Jewish Grades K-5 4807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882

www.bethemetschool.org Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554 Brauser Maimonides Academy Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886

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Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301 Calvary Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 954-905-5100

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Cardinal Gibbons High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-491-2900

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory v Roman Catholic (Marianist) Grades 9-12 500 East Chaminade Drive Hollywood, Fl 33021 954-989-5150

www.cmlions.org Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5 954-771-7700 Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 954-779-6221 Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 954-752-2870 Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584

David Posnack Jewish Day School v Jewish Grades K-12 5810 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100

www.posnackschool.org Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471 Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918 Five Star Academy Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724 Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444 Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012 Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8 954-755-6405 Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584 Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677

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Highlands Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-421-1747

Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-8 954-731-7524

Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375

Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-649-0145

Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758

Potential Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-434-1550

Lighthouse Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 954-564-8950

Pride and Joy Learning Center Christian | Grades NS-1 954-561-0175

Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8 954-941-7501

Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7 954-854-9983

Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-922-1217

Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5 954-485-1435

Love Outreach Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-7 954-989-5730

Rohr Bais Chaya Academy Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 954-788-8781

Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 954-323-8006

St. Andrew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-753-1280

Masoret Yehudit Academy Jewish | Grades PK-5 954-457-3899

St. Ambrose Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-427-2226

The Masters Academy Baptist | Grades PK-8 954-434-2960

St. Anthony School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-467-7747

Mount Bethel Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-462-0255

St. Bartholomew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-431-5253

Mt. Olivet SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9 954-792-6010

St. Bernadette Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-432-7022

Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8

St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-476-5200

New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842 New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251

St. Coleman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-942-3500 St. David Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-472-7086

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288 Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-583-8112 Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 954-370-2161 Parkridge Christian Academy Baptist | Grades NS-8 954-346-0236

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Parkway Christian School v Christian (Disciples of Christ) Grades PK-8 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs -fl.net

St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169 St. Helen Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094 St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990 Saint Mark Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777

St. Mark's Episcopal School Episcopal Grades PK2-8 1750 Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-563-4508

www.saintmarks.com

St. Stephen School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-983-2636

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Roman Catholic Grades 9-12 2801 SW 12 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700

www.aquinas - sta.org

Weston Christian Academy

Baptist Grades K3-8 1420 Indian Trace Weston, FL 33326 954-349-9224 www.westonchristianacademy.org

Special Emphasis / Alternative Method

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School Islamic | Grades PK-8 954-741-8130

Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-752-5038

Sawgrass Adventist School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-473-4622

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Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 954-927-5544 Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-772-5468

Alternative Education Grades VPK-12 4650 SW 61st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-581-8222

www.aefschools.com

Sheridan Hills Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-12 954-966-7995

Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 6-12 954-306-3720

Smith Christian University Christian | Grades 10-12 866-667-8133

Apple Tree Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-252-9250

Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 954-709-0930

Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-456-5609

South Florida Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 2-12 954-655-3170

BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6 954-358-0497 Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5 954-358-4200 Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK 954-968-4545 Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-581-2744 Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5 954-941-8033 Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8 954-463-7471

Westminster Academy v Presbyterian Grades PK2-12 5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-4600

www.wa.edu

The Blake School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-584-6816 Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program/Alternative (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869 Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808

Lycee Franco-American International School Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356

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Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100 Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 954-421-9220 Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-443-3975 Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622 Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4 954-472-9620 Montessori Ivy League Academy Montessori | Grades NS-PK 954-438-8808 Nationwide Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-802-0776 Paideia Classical Academy Classical Education | Grades PK-12 954-974-1121 Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077 Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337 Rainbow Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-989-1977 The Sagemont School Exceptional Abilities and focused programs | PK-12 954-389-2454 Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 954-510-0600

Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287

Summit-Questa Montessori School v Montessori Grades NS-8 5451 Davie Road Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com

Florida Ocean Sciences Institute Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-764-2733

Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 954-404-7785

Green Children’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-946-7215

Tamarac Learning Center Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287

Gulfstream Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-455-2781

Three Village Montessori Montessori School | Grades PK-3 954-581-2744

Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 4-12 954-785-1711

Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 954-722-4880

Little Flower Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-565-8205

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-361-3405

Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K 954-344-0027

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Special Education v Abi’s Place Special Education | Grades NS 954-752-4441 Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7 954-680-9494

AEF Westham Academy v Special Education Grades 1-12 5725 SW Orange Drive Davie, FL 33314 954-581-8222

Church in the Gardens Preschool Preschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K 561-622-3398

Boca Prep International School Grades PK-12 10333 Diego Drive South Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-1410

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020 Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262

www.bocaprep.net

Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12 561-842-6349

Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003 KinderCare Daycare/Preschool 1-800-633-1488

Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12 800-890-6269

Mt. Olive Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades K 561-274-0947

Glades Day School Grades PK-12 561-996-6769

Palm Beach Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 541-968-4332

Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737

Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628

Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-434-2980

Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435

Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772

Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-415-1149

Hooked on Learning Grades K-12 561-333-2756

Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552

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Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092

www.westham-academy.com Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-752-7571 Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12 954-376-3911

Special Education Grades 5-12 4700 Riverside Dr. Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com

Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades Grades 4-12 954-251-7323

American Heritage School of Boca/Delray Grades PK-12 561-495-7272

Paladin Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-431-4224

Baldwin Prep School Grades K-12 561-844-7700

Sharon School of Excellence Special Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12 954-391-6080

Batt Private School Grades K-8 561-625-2288

South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-427-7788

The Batt School Grades PK-12 561-625-2288

Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-236-2300

The Benjamin School

Early Childhood Education Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430 Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013

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Palm Beach Day Academy Grades 1-9 561-832-8815

Nonsectarian / Traditional ABC Children’s Learning Academy Grades K-2 516-964-2800

The Ideal School of Leadership Grades NS-8 561-791-2881 Oxbridge Academy Grades 9-12 561-972-9600

Victory Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 561-965-5091

Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 954-499-4638

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Pine Crest School Grades PK-12 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800 www.pinecrest.edu Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270

Unity School

Toddler 2 y/o Unity - 8 School Grade NW 22nd Street 101 NW 22nd101Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Delray Beach, 561-276-4414 FL 33444 561-276-4414www.unityschool.com

www.unityschool.com Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776 The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

Religious Affiliations Advent Lutheran School v Lutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8 561-395-3635

All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic Grades PK-8 1759 Indian Creek Parkway Jupiter, FL 33458 561-748-8994 www.allsaintsjupiter.org Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146 Berean Christian School Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300

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Cardinal Newman High School

Roman Catholic Grades 9-12 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266

www.cardinalnewman.com

Christian Life Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 561-333-2713 Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

Divine Savior Academy v

Lutheran (WELS) Grades PK-12 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-414-6594 www.divinesavioracademy.com

Donna Klein Jewish Academy v Jewish Grades K-12 9701 Donna Klein Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3300

www.dkja.org

Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780

Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000

Saint Andrew’s School v

Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

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Christian Grades K4-12 8401 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-686-4244 w w w. t k a . n e t

Lake Park Baptist School Baptist Grades PK3-8 625 Park Ave Lake Park, Florida 33403 (561)844-2747

www.lakeparkbaptist.org

Meyer Preparatory v

Jewish Grades K-8 5225 Hood Rd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-686-6520

www.meyerprep.org

Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998 New Horizons Christian Academy v Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933 Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053

Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011 Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507 Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363

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Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K 561-368-1215

Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033

Palm Beach Bilingual School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-1 561-881-0130 RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349 Rosarian Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-5131

www.saintandrews.net St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676 St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171 St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-844-5971 St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974 St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 561-314-2100

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216 Maranatha Christian Academy Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377

Episcopal Grades JK-12 3900 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-210-2000

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 561-732-2045 St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160 St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922 St. Luke School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-965-8190 St. Mark’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 561-622-1504 St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-395-8548 St. Vincent Ferrer School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-278-3868 The Shepherd’s School Church of God | Grades PK-12 561-924-9578 Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4 561-750-4240 Southwide Educational Ministries Baptist | Grades K-12 561-793-0657

Spanish River Christian School Christian Grades PK3-8 2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-5006

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Suncoast Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades K-5 561-641-1446

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677

Potentia Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 561-433-5557

Torah Academy of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-465-2200

Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331

The Seal Academy Special Education | Grades 9-12 561-706-1004

Trinity Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 561-967-1900

Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca Raton Language Immersion | Grades PK-5 561-727-0221

Trinity Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 561-253-3950

The Learning Foundation of Florida Alternative | Grades 2-12 561-795-6886

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-276-8458

Matlock Academy Special Program Emphasis | Grades 9-12 561-687-0327

West Palm Beach Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-689-9575

Montessori Independent Learning Center Montessori School | Grades PK-1 561-968-2642

Yeshiva High School Jewish | Grades 9-12 561-417-7422

Royal Palm Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-483-3838

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Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074 The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748 Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288 Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674 Education Place v Flexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12 561-753-6563 Emerging Minds Montessori Academy v Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-487-3535 French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6 561-479-8266

Fusion Academy Boca Raton Flexible Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching v Grades 6-12 5050 Conference Way North Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-953-9365

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855 Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173 Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995

Wee Wisdom Montessori Unity School Montessori Preschool 101 NW 22nd Street Beach, FL 33444 101 NW 22ndDelray Street 561-276-4414 Delray Beach, www.unityschool.com FL 33444

561-276-4414

www.unityschool.com The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740 West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629 Wood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-842-5511

Special Education Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100

www.fusionbocaraton.com

Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323

Goliath Academy Alternative School (Christian) | Grades 9-12 954-274-0651

The Elles School Special Education | Grades 2-12 561-588-1954

The Greene School

His Academy Institute Special Education | Grades 3-12 561-881-5412

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v Admiral Farragut Academy College-Prep Military | Grades 8-12 727-384-5500 Amerigo Boca Raton Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 312-416-1955 The Bolles School Grades 7-12, Post-Graduate 904-256-5030 Donahue Academy of Ave Maria Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 239-304-7068

Florida Prep v College Preparatory School Day Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 1950 Academy Drive Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone: 321-723-3211

www.flprep.com

IMG Academy v Nonsectarian College-Prep | Grades 5-12 1-800-872-6435

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Christian Grades 7-12 8401 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-686-4244 w w w. t k a . n e t

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia International School Grades 9-12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org

Saint Andrew’s School v Episcopal Grades 9-12 3900 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-210-2000

www.saintandrews.net

Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141

The Vanguard School v Grades 6-12 863-676-6091

The Open Doorway Special Education | Grades K-12 561-434-2788

Windermere Preparatory School Grades 9-12 954-305-6937

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Dr. Ezra Levy

2018-2019 Rabbinic Head

Scheck Hillel Community School

Dr. Ezra Levy will lead Scheck Hillel Community School as Rabbinic Head. He has a doctorate of education in organizational leadership, with a concentration in curriculum and instruction, a master’s in special education, and Rabbinical Ordination. He is also a school accreditation evaluator of public and private schools for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/ AdvancED and the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, of which he is a Board member.

Dr. Levy has deep connections to the Scheck Hillel community as both an educator and as a parent.

Vanessa Donaher

Head of School

Scheck Hillel Community School

Vanessa Donaher will lead Scheck Hillel Community School as Head of School. She has grown with the school, most recently serving as Associate Head of School, previously as Head of Upper School, and originally as Director of College Counseling. Mrs. Donaher pairs her knowledge surrounding college preparatory education and college admission with her commitment to Jewish education as a Scheck Hillel parent. She holds a JD with an early career as a corporate attorney and adjunct college professor.

Caroline Lewis

High School Director

Cushman High School

Cushman High School is guided by the vision of Ms. Caroline Lewis, a 30+ year veteran of education, a White House “Champion for Change” honoree, and author of “Just Back Off and Let Us Teach.” Mrs. Lewis brings tremendous experience to Cushman’s administrative team having worked as an education strategist, teacher, High School principal at Ransom Everglades and founding Director of the CLEO Institute. Throughout her productive career, Mrs. Lewis is known for creating innovative, collaborative programs that inspire tremendous leadership in individuals/organizations and has a proven track record of matriculating students in to top colleges, universities and programs internationally. Born and raised in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Caroline Lewis earned a B.S. in biology and a B. Ed. in secondary science and environmental science education. Her M.S. is in Educational Leadership.

Laura Minor

Director of Admissions

St. Mark’s Episcopal School

Fort Lauderdale Native, Graduate of Florida State University and mother of 3, Laura has been a parent at St. Mark’s for 14 years as an active volunteer and since 2013, as Consultant to the Annual Fund. Laura loves talking about St. Mark’s and sharing her personal experiences with those who come to tour and ultimately enroll. “St. Mark’s has provided a beautiful start for my children. Thanks to the excellent teachers, rigorous curriculum and nurturing environment, they were ready to tackle an Honors track and excel in high school.”

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Director of Marketing

Ashley Sacks

St. Mark’s Episcopal School Ashley is originally from New Jersey and a graduate of St. John’s University for her Bachelor’s degree and EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University for her Master’s degree. She has worked in both the Professional Sport & Higher Education Industries – specifically in Community Outreach, Recruitment, Marketing, College Counseling and Enrollment Management. She enjoys Miami sports, aviation, going to the Keys, spending time with her family, and being a part of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School Community.

Head of School

Fusion Boca Raton

Dr. Christina Seamster

Dr. Christina Seamster is overjoyed to join the Fusion Academy team as the Head of School for the Boca Raton campus! As a Florida native, her educational background includes three degrees from across the state. She earned a bachelor’s degree in family and child sciences from Tallahassee’s Florida State University. She then went on to achieve both a master’s degree in educational leadership and a doctor of philosophy in curriculum and instruction from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Dr. Seamster served as an assistant principal at the largest, most successful statewide virtual school. As a passionate scholar in the field of education, Dr. Seamster is interested in contributing to the literature on teacher effectiveness, pedagogical practices in non-traditional school settings, and the impact of teachers’ instructional practices on student achievement. She has presented her research both nationally and internationally and most recently authored a book chapter in the Handbook of Research on Human Development in the Digital Age.

Director of Admissions

Jessica Rothschild

Fusion Boca Raton

Jessica Rothschild has spent her career supporting young adults in transition to successful adulthood. Following graduation with a bachelor’s degree in special education, Jessica began her career at Key West High School as a special education teacher. Upon moving to the mainland, Jessica worked as an Exceptional Student Education Support Facilitator for Broward County Public Schools, supporting students in all areas of their academic and social development. Jessica made the transition to the post-secondary level where she worked for The Dan Marino Foundation in multiple capacities to create Marino Campus, a vocational program for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Prior to joining the team at Fusion, Jessica worked at College Living Experience’s Florida center coordinating student services and conducting outreach to families and professionals in the community.

Head of School

Fusion Miami

Maria Cardenas

Maria Cardenas is the Head of School for Fusion Miami. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English (Magna Cum Laude) and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Florida International University. She has spent eleven years in education, and served as an Assistant Principal for two years in a local private school, as well as holding several other leadership positions. Her passion has always been the development of amazing teachers and differentiating instruction to facilitate student learning. Maria enjoys reading everything from classic literature to contemporary memoirs, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys watching campy made-for-tv science fiction films that involve scary animals!

Director of Admissions

Fusion Miami

Dr. Mallory Kojkowski

Dr. Mallory Kojkowski was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Mallory holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida State University, a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Miami, and a doctorate degree in special education from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kojkowski’s dissertation was focused on researching the gender differences in social skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. As the Director of Admissions and Outreach for Fusion Academy, Mallory is the first point of contact for Fusion families and regularly collaborates with professionals in the community. When she’s not working, Mallory enjoys cooking, traveling, football, taking spinning classes, and relaxing with family and friends.

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CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL Y

ou have the right and the responsibility to select the appropriate school to meet your child’s learning needs.

No one knows your child’s special traits, needs, strengths and weaknesses better than you. Parents choosing the best private school for their child typically locate all possible candidate schools in relation to the home address.

The School’s Philosophy Each private school has a stated purpose and philosophy unique to that school.

Some place an emphasis on college preparation. Some are vocational, while others seek to meet the needs of children with particular learning styles. When considering a private school, parents are encouraged to ask to see the school’s statement of purpose and philosophy to determine if the stated direction of the school is suitable to the needs of their child.

The Faculty and Administration Certification of

private school teachers and administrators is not required in Florida. Therefore, parents are encouraged to ask questions about the faculty and administration. Do all of the teachers hold four-year college or university degrees? Does the school provide continuing education programs for its teachers? How long has the principal or school head been at the school? What is his or her administrative qualification and background? Although private schools are not required to do background checks of all teachers, state law does require background checks of all school chief administrators, all early childhood faculty and staff, and authorizes a background check of all teachers and school employees who have contact with students. Certified teachers are automatically part of the background check process.

The Academic Program Since the academic program offered at a private school is not part of the state system, parents should have a clear understanding of the school’s authorization to issue report cards, diplomas and transcripts. Good private schools should be forthcoming that their program meets or exceeds state standards. They will also advertise the successful placement of their graduates in the next level of schooling.

Diplomas and Transcripts For private schools,

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scribed by an independent accrediting association, usually affiliated with the school’s religion or educational philosophy. There are many accrediting organizations for private schools and many private schools that are not accredited at all. Most postsecondary training programs, colleges and prospective employers require that the applicant’s high school diploma and transcript be from an accredited school. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is the regional accrediting agency for the twelve southeastern states and the only accrediting agency for Florida’s public and state university system schools. Many private schools in Florida are also SACS accredited.

Financial Policies and Practices Private schools all have specific policies and practices governing financial matters. During your research, make sure that all expectations regarding tuitions and fees are published and part of the contract that you will sign. It is important that schools are transparent regarding not only the policies and practices concerning payment of tuition but also concerning the history and financial stability of the school.

Governance Private schools are governed in a variety of ways. Some by a school board elected by the parents, some by specific churches or religious bodies, some by boards or trustees and some are proprietary schools. It is important to find out what form of governance is used in the school. It is also to know that the expectations are for student conduct, parent involvement, and the process of communication between home and school.

You and Your Child Generally, the right school for you

will be the school that most closely reflects the values and routines you have established at home; the one that is most comfortable for you and your child. Your child benefits from being involved with you in the process of finding that right school. By collecting information, talking to other parents, visiting schools and exercising your rights responsibly, you assume your rightful role in assuring that your child receives a quality education. By staying actively involved with the school, by providing other learning opportunities at home and in the community and by supervising homework, you can make your child’s school years very productive and rewarding for all concerned.

Choosing a Private School, Retrieved from www.fldoe.org

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B R O WA R D

Where S.T.E.M education, character building and an engaging curriculum embrace the "Whole Child"

EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE

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dream is some future outcome. Our children need to dream BIG! My nephew’s dream of eradicating A goal is some future action. homelessness and hunger on a global “This is my goal and this is my level may not happen in his lifetime but his goal of being in IT is a real dream.” possibility. Writing down his goals There I was, sitting at my nephew’s in the beginning of the school year end-of-the-year award ceremony motivated him to do his best last year. as he showed me his binder of If he continues to reach his goals of accomplishments. Projects he had getting good grades, I have no doubt done that year and tests he had he will go off and pursue a career in taken, they were all in plastic sleeves IT. Landing a good job doing what he with praises inked in red beside the loves and is good at won’t only open the doors for him financially, but lead letter grade. him to fulfill his dreams, even if it is “They are different you know? A on a smaller scale. His dream is quite goal is something you can achieve big but having the knowledge that through hard work and a dream is goals are the stepping stones to dreams something you wish to happen. My coming true, I know he will see his goal is to be in IT when I grow up dreams through one day. and my dream is for there not to be any more homeless people in the Without goals, our children lack direction and without direction, our world.” children’s skills go to waste. Without I remember freezing as he continued dreams, our children lack vision but to flip through his binder, showing without vision, our children go to me everything he had learned in waste. fifth grade. I scanned the room for the teacher, because in that moment, I wanted to run up to her and say thank you. This educator not only taught a class full of children math, science, grammar and history but she taught them about goals and dreams. My bet is that that was not part of the requirement.My nephew was one of two students in that class with straight A’s this year. I wholeheartedly believe that the practice of writing down his goals and dreams, along with being constantly reminded of the challenge he set for himself, pushed him to achieve those grades.

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he King’s Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School for Excellence in Education. The private Christian school, located in West Palm Beach, serves approximately 1,500 students from preschool through twelfth grade. It was established in 1970 and provides rigorous academic programs that prepare students for leadership and life. King’s offers a wealth of extra-curricular experiences that affords opportunities for competition, performance, teamwork, and most importantly, for leadership.

Excellence is evident everywhere at The King’s Academy.

The school graduated 142 seniors in 2018, its largest class in history. The class had 100% college acceptance, served 33,893 community service hours, and was awarded $9,142,036 in scholarships. Students earned an impressive 91% Advanced Placement passing rate.

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In August, the school celebrated the opening of the new 12,000 square foot Boswell Science & Technology Center. The twostory addition to the school’s beautiful 60-acre campus includes the Smith Family Chemistry/Physics Lab, the Rodila Family Life Sciences Lab, an Elementary STEM Lab, Physical Science Lab, Programming/Robotics Lab, Engineering Lab and 4 offices for the TKA International Student Program. The Boswell Science & Technology Center will attract students to King’s who aspire to cure disease, solve engineering problems, and provide technological solutions- allowing needed opportunities to discover God-given passions rooted in STEM pursuits. The King’s Academy was recently recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School. The Boswell Center coupled with the school’s science curriculum will access untapped opportunities to explore, innovate, and inspire.

During the 2017-18 season, the school’s athletic department celebrated 16 championships, 16 athletic college commitments, and 6 Coach of the Year honors. TKA athletics provides an excellent experience for student athletes through guidance, mentorship, support, and the accountability necessary to have an eternal impact.

The King’s Theatre Company lived up to its award-winning reputation with its eclectic mix of shows. The season started with Peter and the Starcatcher, followed by Oliver the Musical and closing with the most technically challenging production, Ghost the Musical. Ghost showcased the latest technology through its 20x40 LED digital backdrop with moving graphics and the fly rigging used for special effects. The production won acclaim from the Regional Theatre Dream Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress. Learn how you can benefit from the best Christian education in South Florida by attending The King’s Academy Fall Open House on Thursday, November 1st or visit them online at TKA.net.

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TURN STRESS into Success

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or parents everywhere, the end of summer is often marked by a sigh of relief. The thought of the structure that comes with going back to school is welcomed with open arms by exhausted parents. However, children can experience anxiety when it comes to going back to school, especially if they are moving to a new school or a more challenging curriculum. There are many things that produce anxiety in children and identifying them is important.

Situational Anxiety is marked by changing events or new situations. A new school, maybe even just a new class can make a child feel anxious or stressed. There are many things that you can do as a parent to help them deal and work through this.

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bacl and empower them to push through it ake time to move. Therapeutic themselves. Here are five easy ways you can exercise is the activity of planned empower your kids to overcome stressors that physical movements that can help optimize health and well-being. There are four come with the start of a new school year. types of exercises that when incorporated ake time to talk. Children need to daily can benefit your child’s mental health be able to express their emotions and as much as their physical health: endurance talk about what they feel and we just need and aerobic exercises, Strength exercises, to listen without judgment or assignment. Flexibility exercises and balance exercises.

This is hard for all of us because we more Encourage your child to take the time to often than not find ourselves thinking about get up and move. what to say before the person even finishes talking. Active listening requires us to listen ake time to listen to the music. with the intent to understand rather than Sound Therapy is a science-backed to respond. One of the methods employed technique used to manage stress. In 2011, by dialectal behavior therapy (talk therapy) Marconi Union, an English musical trio, is the practice of naming emotions. Making in consultation with Lyz Cooper, the UK’s children aware of their emotions, thoughts, leading sound therapist and founder of behaviors, actions and reactions empowers the British Academy of Sound Therapy, them to be able to manage them more collaborated on a song titled Weightless. effectively. Essentially, by talking and naming The track was scientifically tested and their emotions you are giving them ownership it’s effectiveness was confirmed when over their lives and allowing them to effect scientist reported that the music slowed the change for themselves. listener’s heart rate, reduce blood pressure

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and lowered levels of cortisol, a hormone released by the body in response to stress.

The song features guitar, piano and other manipulated field recordings that through the methodical arrangement of pitch, rhythms, dynamics and timbre, induce a relaxed state and reduce anxiety.

Although there are other songs that produce similar Follow Private School Guide on Spotify or tap the camera beside your Spotify search bar and aim at effects, Weightless has topped the code above to access the Stress to Success playlist a scientific list of the most relaxing pieces of music of all time, earning it the title as the most relaxing song in the world.

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ake time to stop and smell the flowers. The use of aromatic oils is inseparable from the history of herbal medicine.

The Egyptians are credited with developing one of the first distillation machines to extract oils from plants. They used aromatic plants for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The Greeks developed a fragrance consisting of myrrh which they used for healing practices. The Chinese are thought to have used the practice of infused aromatic oils as a mood enhancer or what we more closely relate to today as aromatherapy. Essential oils have been around for centuries and have been used by many cultures around the world. Recently we have seen an emergence in the classrooms with many teachers diffusing oils to reducing undesirable behavior, calm and relieve stress, enhance concentration, boost confidence and stay healthy with their antibacterial and antiviral properties. There are hundreds of oils and oil blends out there but our favorite two to start off with are Peppermint and Lavender. Peppermint eases tension, alleviates mental fatigue, uplifts mood, boosts energy and alertness and improves focus. Lavender can be used before bedtime or during high periods of stress. Lavender is best known for its calming effect which lowers levels of anxiety and stress. It is also known to promote relaxation which leads to restful sleep. Because essential oils are a natural, easy-to-use solution it is practical to incorporate them into your routine with very little effort but always make sure you read about sensitivities as they can also have adverse effects.

The use of essential oil is not meant to substitute medical advice and you should always consult your doctor.

to decrease. Focused breathing is widely recommended for everyone—including kids. So when you see your child starting to get anxious or stressed, try some of these techniques before the fight or flight response settles in.

1. For a natural tranquilizer try the 4-7-8 exercise. Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. Hold your breath for a count of seven. Exhale completely through your mouth to a count of eight. This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.

2. To increase alertness and an energy boost try the bellows breath exercise. Inhale and exhale rapidly through your nose, keeping your mouth closed but relaxed. Your breaths in and out should be equal in duration, but as short as possible. Then try for three in-and-out breath cycles per second. Breathe normally after each cycle. Start at 15 seconds on your first try and increase in increments of 5 seconds until you reach a minute.

3. For stress try this breath counting exercise. To begin the exercise, count one to yourself as you exhale. The next time you exhale, count two, and so on up to five. Every time you reach five, begin a new cycle at one. Count only when you exhale and never count higher than five. Try to do this breathing exercise for 10 minutes.

Do you remember when you taught your child to ride a bike? Was he or she scared to get on at first? Did they ask you not to let go?

Did you anticipate that they may fall once or twice? Did that keep you from teaching them? No. Instead, we bought them colorful helmets and kneepads to distract their fears while at the same time equipping them for an inevitable fall. Most importantly, we encouraged them that all they had to do was try as we ran behind them yelling, “I’m right here, keep going, you got this!”

We all have different things that both trigger us and motivate us.

This transitional period when children head back to school is the ideal time to identify stressors and give your children control over their stress and their success.

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ake a deep breath. According to the American institute of Stress, controlled breathing each day will reduce anxiety and stress and help keep the mind and body functioning at their best.

Breathing exercises work because they increases the supply of oxygen to the brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest system) which promotes calmness.

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Social THE ROIG ACADEMY Our students designed and constructed their own cardboard boats for The World Cardboard Boat Regatta. Each boat corresponded to a country, where learners embarked on a mission of in-depth research to learn about their country and design their boat according to their customs.

THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL celebrated 26 seniors (23% of the graduating class) who are committed to play collegiate athletics

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THE KING’S ACADEMY congratulates 2018 graduate and Libertycommit Madeline Furtado on her accomplishment as the Palm Beach County Female High School Athlete of the Year.

WESTMINSTER ACADEMY welcomed home their Varsity Men’s Basketball Team after winning their second consecutive 4A State Championship in Lakeland, Florida this past March.

“Coming together is the beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.”

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CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY Fourth grade traveled to the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. This annual field trip was an excellent opportunity to excite a lesson in history and an opportunity to experience what they have been reading and learning about.

FISHER ISLAND DAY SCHOOL parents, Evelyn and Donald MacKenzie, were leaders in the major gifts campaign demonstrating their belief in the philosophy of Fisher Island Day School and helping sustain the excellence of our programs.

GRAND OPENING EVENT

10/4/2018 5:30 pm – 07:30 pm Fusion believes in the power of positive relationships to unlock student potential.

This is why Fusion is A Revolutionary Way to School. Join us to celebrate and hear stories of students and parents who have been impacted by our revolutionary approach to learning through love.

Take a tour of our campus, enjoy some delicious hors d’oeuvres, and listen to students share their talents and experiences.

See you on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. Get ready to party – Fusion style!

THE MIAMI SCHOOLS FAIR An annual event hosted every October at Mercy Hospital​ Pictured above: Victoria Kenny, Director, Miami Schools Fair/BKB Moms Simeen Hussain, Community Leader, BKB Moms and Admissions Directors from some of the most renowned private schools in Miami Gabriela Olsen, St. Phillips Episcopal Church & School Debby Lichtner, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Church & School Elena Castellanos, Gulliver Schools Candida Silva, Miami Country Day School Barbara Biggart, Counselor, The Parent Academy, Miami Dade County Public Schools 52 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2018

Event Location: Fusion Miami 9130 S Dadeland Blvd, Suite 102, Miami, FL 33156

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