Private Schools Guide Spring 2019

SPRING 2019 DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CHOOSING THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

FLIP OVE R FO R

sum m cam p fuenr

EVERYTHING

but a Quitter Teaching your child to be resilient

A Guide to Healthy Sleep for Your Child Helpful Tips to Overcome Common Challenges

When students realize they can, brilliant things happen.

The Roig Academy is an independent school specializing in Bilingual Preschool Education and a Day School serving students with Dyslexia and ADHD. Learn more at roigacademy.com

#OnlyAtRoig

8000 SW 112 St. Miami, FL 33156 • 305.204.7602 • roigacademy.com

8000 SW 112st. Miami, FL 33156 · 305.204.7602 · roigacademy.com

NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

FINDS THE

Best IN U

CAPPIE AWARDS Upper School production, Tuck Everlasting, took home 17 Cappie nominations and 9 Cappie Awards

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted to the nation’s top colleges and universities

FELLOWSHIPS Students participate in experiential learning fellowships in the fields of law, osteopathic medicine, and writing & communications

DIVERSITY More than 50 nationalities are represented in our student body

TOP 10 SCHOOL The Speech & Debate Program is ranked in the Top 10 nationally

#1 ROBOTICS TEAM In Florida for Design and Programming

COLLEGE RESOURCES Located on the campus of NSU, a leading research university, affording students access to college-level resources

ATHLETIC SUCCESS Varsity Boys Basketball and Varsity Swimming won state championship titles, Varsity Football won regionals, and Varsity Boys Soccer won districts

QUALIFIED EDUCATORS Most of our educators are state certified, hold Masters and Doctorate degrees, and are leaders in their field

1st PLACE Lower School student won 1st place in the Florida Stock Market Games InvestWrite Essay Contest

TOP ATHLETES 12 students signed national letters of intent on Signing Day

AWARD-WINNING SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING Students have won over 130 awards for their outstanding art and writing

WANT TO KNOW

More?

Visit uschool.nova.edu or call (954) 262-4506 for more information or to apply today.

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12 COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 3375 SW 75 Avenue, Davie, FL 33314

FROM THE EDITOR

W

e start this year with a very special milestone. A Milestone that we fully understand could not have been achieved on our own merits but by the strong relationships we have built since 2009. It has been 10 years now since our first issue was published and there is no better time to share the story of how this ship set sail and why. I was a single mother of three girls trying to find a school that met the individual needs of my children and reinforced the values and principles I was teaching them at home. What began as daunting research to fulfill my own parenting needs, quickly turned into an opportunity to connect prospective parents with quality education. Connecting them to schools where their children could find enriched academic and extracurricular opportunities, dedicated teachers, a safe environment and a shared educational philosophy. My daughters have since

year anniversary

S O U T H

Thank you all for a wonderful 10 years, we look forward to many more together.

PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Monica Pitts monica@privateschoolsguidefl.com CONTRIBUTORS PSG Editor’s Team Tuck.com modelinginstruction.org R MEDIA PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 832045 Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 www.rmediapublishing.com www.privateschoolsguidefl.com Private Schools Guide of South Florida is published by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South Florida. All rights reserved.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ON OUR COVER Divine Savior Academy

FEATURES

6 8 12

4

A GUIDE TO EVERYTHING HEALTHY SLEEP BUT A QUITTER

19

PRIVATE SCHOOLS DIRECTORY

Riviera Schools Divine Savior Academy

16

Introduction to

33

Assistive Technology in the Classroom

36

New Faces

40

Social Corner

Modeling Instruction

F L O R I DA

APRIL 2019 - Volume 11 #1

With our 10-year anniversary celebration comes exciting change. We understand that lifestyles and technology continue to outgrow our social infrastructure at such a fast rate that we are not just facing subtle change but complete resets. This year we are looking not just to generate new ideas, but to weave them together into something indispensable.

For suggestions or feedback, please email: Elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com

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graduated and have children of their own but my mission for this publication remains steadfast. Private Schools Guide has thrived alongside many amazing schools and programs in our community and we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. Because of their continued support and their genuine desire to see our children and community succeed, we have been able to achieve what many tried to tell us would never happen—10 years as a print magazine! We are proud and honored that you have trusted us for 10 great years and look forward to continuing this important work we do–together.

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INSIDE COVER The Roig Academy

1 NSU University School

3 Alexander Montessori School 5 Fisher Island Day School 10 Miami Christian School 10 Hebrew Academy 11 St. Brendan High School 14 Miami Children’s Museum Early

Childhood Institute 14 Miami Learning Experience School 15 La Piazza Academy

17 Scheck Hillel Community School 18 Conchita Espinosa Academy 32 Weston Christian Academy 32 Center Academy Prep 33 Westminster Academy 34 St. Mark’s Episcopal School 34 Donna Klein Jewish Academy 35 Meyer Preparatory 35 Rosarian Academy 38 Cardinal Newman High School 38 Boca Prep International School 38 Spanish River Christian School 39 The Benjamin School

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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

Everything but a

Quitter Turning ‘I Quit’ into Grit

T

here is an old adage that says, “you haven’t truly failed until you quit trying.” Even as adults it doesn’t come as second nature to deal with setbacks so how do we get our kids to understand it and keep trying? Teaching your child to develop grit and to be resilient are essential life skills that will help them grow into confident, self-sufficient adults.

There are many approaches you can take to help them understand the importance of this life skill but it must go well beyond just modeling perseverance.

Here are a few simple ways you can start to effect powerful change with your family and develop grit.

Praise Failures!

Sara Blakely, founder of the company Spanx said her family dinner conversations were a bit different than most kids. Her dad made it a habit to talk about failures at the dinner table. While most kids were 4 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2019

asked what they learned at school or how their day went, she was asked about her setbacks.

“If I didn’t have something that I had failed at, he actually would be disappointed. I can remember coming home from school and saying, ‘Dad, I tried out for this and I was horrible!’ and he would high-five me and say, ‘Way to go!’ Blakely credits her father for retraining her thinking about failing and for instilling in her the real value in failure. The fear of failing can really hold back a child from their full potential. It is time we stop treating failure like the “F” word and embrace it with grace. So encourage them to fail and fail often!

Do they love it?

Kids should absolutely be encouraged to try new things, even things they may not have initial

Teach kids that intelligence can be developed.

While your brain is actually an organ, its function is similar to that of a muscle—If you don’t use it, you lose it! Teach your kids that their brain functions like a muscle and needs to be exercised. Children will work harder because they understand that more they use it the stronger it gets. A recent study showed that students who were told they can get smarter if they trained their brains to be stronger did better in school. Carol Dweck, a social psychologist at Stanford University, studies human motivation. Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, examines how something as simple as wording can have a powerful impact on our ability to improve. She theorizes that there are two mindsets, a Fixed Mindset where intelligence is static versus a Growth Mindset, where intelligence can be developed. This theory of mindsets and the difference they make in outcomes can have a powerful impact on our kids. The growth mindset has been shown to produce perseverance and resilience. In her book Dweck says, “failure can be a painful experience. But it doesn’t define you. It’s a problem to be faced, dealt with, and learned from.”

Our kids should be anything and everything they want to be—except quitters.

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interest in or be skilled at yet. However, If we want to steer them away from forming a habit of quitting, we must first evaluate their strengths and interests and encourage them on the path of what they love to do. There is a reason that learn-through-play teaching methods are so wildly successful—because kids love to play! Encouraging kids to try new thing is not the same as forcing them into something they have communicated (verbally or non-verbally) that they do not enjoy. If a child has no interest in playing or watching sports, forcing them into sports may be setting them up to be a quitter before they even start trying new things. Michael Jordan loved the game so much that it didn’t matter that he failed to make his high school team—in fact, failure is what catapulted him towards success. His love for the game fueled his drive to be better. His failure set the stage, to not only make the team, but become the best basketball player in the history of the game. Baseball not so much.

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“

We are so excited to be a part of the growing community of Delray Beach!” says Alison Kolander, Early Childhood Director of Divine Savior Academy.

This enthusiasm was evident at the campus’s last community event.

Over 300 local families attended the school’s Touch-a-Truck event, held on March 9. “We had fire trucks, a sheriff ’s motorcycle, ambulances, a Publix semi, our landscapers and their equipment, an FPL bucket truck, and more special vehicles line up in the school’s parking lot.

Children and their parents came and got to climb on the trucks, meet our local service people and business owners, and enjoy activities like face painting, Lego building, and crafts.

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Everyone had a great time!”says event coordinator Lily Rowell. Parents and families also got to tour Divine Savior’s newest campus. The 44,000 square foot facility was completed this year, and it is a beautiful educational space that includes light-filled classrooms, an indoor playroom, an auditorium, and spacious grounds.

As part of a multi-site school system, Divine Savior Academy in Delray Beach comes with a rich tradition of academic excellence. Its four academy campuses are part of one of the largest private school systems in the country, one that is over 150 years old.

The mission of the school is to provide college-prep academics in a Christian environment through supportive teachers. Alumni of

Divine Savior’s campuses have attended Ivy League schools like Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as prominent universities like MIT, John Hopkins, and Georgetown.

The school is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for preschool and early elementary.

“The best way to

learn more about us is to come for a private tour,”

encourages Kolander.

You can schedule that tour online, as well as learn more about the school, at DivineSaviorAcademy.com.

Our Philosophy of Education We believe every child should know the love of Christ. Sharing His love with children is the reason we exist.

••• Education gives our children a foundation for life. They are our future explorers and creators, innovators and leaders, neighbors and parents.

••• We are a community of families, students, educators, and friends who are dedicated to working together to help our children thrive. That’s why we call ourselves “The Divine Savior Family.”

••• We believe our mission has an eternal impact and that education can change the world.

Because we believe this, we strive to give our children excellence in all we do.

Doral Campus 10311 NW 58th Street Doral, FL 33178

Schedule a Private Tour DivineSaviorAcademy.com

Delray Beach Campus 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446

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A Parent’s Guide

E

to Healthy Sleep

very child needs good sleep for healthy development, growth, and learning. As parents, it’s your job to help children establish good sleep habits for a lifetime. Children learn how to sleep from their parents, so the habits you establish today can help them maintain healthy sleep not just in childhood, but for the rest of their lives. Just like babies and toddlers, school age children and teens need plenty of sleep to learn and perform their best. Sleep problems don’t stop once your children are out of the preschool stage.

While establishing good sleep is important for children, parents may feel a little lost when it comes to actually teaching good sleep habits. This is particularly apparent during the challenges of newborn sleep, toddler sleep resistance, and the never ending struggle in older children between endless activities and adequate rest. Unfortunately, as school obligations, evening activities, and later bedtimes are introduced, children can often experience significant sleep challenges. School age children are spending far less time in the REM stage of sleep and that means they need to make the most of the deep sleep they’re getting each night. In this guide, parents and caregivers can learn more about helping children get healthy sleep. We share common sleep challenges for school age children and teens, along with helpful tips for making sleep better for children.

Education experts say a lack of sleep is a national epidemic for children today. But they also say that adequate sleep can be a secret weapon for school success. Of course, good sleep for children has benefits beyond learning. Establishing healthy sleep habits in your child’s formative years can help them maintain good sleep through their teen years and for the rest of their lifetime.

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[ COMMON SLEEP PROBLEMS ]

Nighttime

anxiety

School-age children don’t have jobs or mortgages to worry about, but they do have anxieties that can keep them up at night.

They may be scared about burglars, fires, or even monsters in the closet. They may have trouble relaxing and clearing daytime troubles such as bullies, schoolwork, and relationship struggles out of their minds before falling asleep. Children may complain of a stomachache, ask for extra hugs, cry when you leave, or refuse to sleep alone. Talk out their fears with them. Encourage older children to write their anxieties out into a journal so that they don’t have to take them to bed. Items like favorite stuffed animals or even a body pillow can help children feel comforted so they can drift off to sleep.

Lack

of

day time

exercise

It’s not uncommon for school-age children to spend most of their day sitting at school and the rest on the couch watching TV or at a computer. This results in a lack of activity that can make it more difficult for children to fall asleep. “Exercise produces brain chemicals that promote sleep and relaxation,” says University of Miami associate professor of clinical pediatrics Shahriar Shahzeidi, MD.

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is incredibly common among school-age children.

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore pediatric neurologist Karen Ballaban-Gil says between 20 to 40 percent of school age children sleepwalk. It is the result of an incomplete sleep stage transition.

The body is able to move around, but the brain remains asleep. It usually happens in the first few hours after bedtime. Most children

outgrow the condition without treatment, but it’s important to be prepared. Keep floors cleared, lock bedroom windows, and install locks on front and back doors. Gently guide sleepwalking children back to bed.

Give your child a healthy sleep environment Your child’s bedroom should be quiet, dark, and cool. They need comfortable bedding and little to no distractions from sleep. That means no TV in their room.

Snoring

A vo i d

and

sleep

apnea

h u n g e r , h e av y m e a l s a n d c a f f e i n e b e fo r e b e d

Snoring and sleep apnea aren’t just sleep problems for adults.

A heavy meal right before bed can make children uncomfortable A quarter of elementary school kids have mild apnea. Children and make it difficult to fall asleep. But going to bed hungry can with apnea will stop breathing several times during the night, cause sleep problems as well. Before sending your child off to waking to continue breathing. This can keep bed, ask them if they’d like a small, healthy snack. them from getting important deep sleep. Sleep Keep an eye on caffeine consumption not just in apnea in children can be triggered by chronic coffee but in sodas, chocolate, and more. Excess “Lack of sleep sinus infections, obesity, and the most likely caffeine consumption should be avoided and no cause: oversized tonsils or adenoids. caffeine should be consumed by the late afternoon. is a national

Circadian

rhythm

To o

screen

shift

When teens hit puberty, their circadian rhythm shifts to a later bedtime. Teens may be sleepy around 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. before puberty, but after puberty, they aren’t sleepy until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. This sleep phase delay can make teens feel like they’re suffering from insomnia and make it difficult to get enough sleep before it’s time to wake up for school. much

epidemic for children today, but adequate sleep can be a secret weapon for school success.”

time

School-age children and teens often spend a lot of time looking at screens throughout the day. In the computer lab at school, on their phones while texting, at home playing video games, watching TV, or working at a computer, they may even take mobile devices to bed. While some screen time is beneficial and essential for learning, too much can interfere with healthy sleep, especially when it occurs before sleep. The bright artificial light of screens can confuse your child’s circadian rhythm and convince their brain that it’s still daytime — awake time — when in fact they may just be a few minutes away from bedtime. Limit screen time at home, and turn off all screens at least an hour before bedtime.

Demands

on

time

For many kids, the biggest problem with sleep is there just isn’t enough time to get more than nine hours of sleep every night. They’re balancing demands on their time including early school hours, heavy homework loads, extracurricular activities, jobs, home responsibilities, and more. Parents of children who aren’t getting enough sleep should carefully examine schedules to determine if any changes can be made, including dropping unnecessary activities.

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Ma i n ta i n

a

S L E E P

h e a lt h y

T I P S

sleep

]

schedule

As with young children, a consistent sleep schedule is important for healthy sleep habits in school-age children and teens.

Keeping a regular schedule for sleeping will help children get to sleep on time and get more restful sleep as their bodies are used to going to sleep at the same time. This can also cut down on bedtime resistance, as children know what to expect consistently every night. Your school age bedtime routine may not be as involved as it was when your child was younger, but a routine is still important. It’s also a good idea to make putting phones and devices away well before bedtime a part of your nightly routine.

Consider

y o u r fa m i ly ’s s c h e d u l e

If your family is often out at sporting events until well after dinner time or a parent works a late shift while children stay up to greet them when they come home, you may have challenges to solve. Take a hard look at your family’s daily routine to identify trouble spots that may be making your child’s sleep more difficult.

C at c h

up on sleep

—

within reason

While children should try to maintain a regular sleep schedule every day of the week, weekends do present an opportunity to catch up on a few hours of sleep. Teens can safely add a couple extra hours of sleep on weekend mornings — but be careful not to overdo it. Sleeping in too late all can make it difficult to wake up on Monday morning. The same goes for summer and winter breaks, while children often have more time to sleep during school holidays, falling back into a strict sleep schedule when school is in session can .

Model

h e a lt h y

sleep

habits

Children often learn by example, especially at the school age level when they notice your actions and consequences. Be careful to get a good night’s sleep yourself so that children can follow your lead.

Ta l k

t o y o u r c h i l d ’s d o c t o r i f y o u ’ r e c o n c e r n e d

If your child has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, snores regularly, or has sleep problems that interfere with normal daytime function, don’t hesitate to get help from your child’s doctor. Consider the effect of medication on sleep cycles. Some medications such as Ritalin or Adderall can cause insomnia. Talk with your doctor about using these medications and the best time for you to take them.

Parents know how important sleep is for children, but children themselves may not understand. Young children in particular often don’t grasp the connection between feeling energetic and healthy and getting enough sleep. But with your help, you can educate children of all ages on how important it is to sleep well each and every night.

Complete guide can be found on tuck.com. Tuck is a community devoted to improving sleep hygiene, health and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources. Tuck has been featured on NBC News, CNN, NPR, Lifehacker, and Radiolab and is referenced by many colleges/universities and sleep organizations across the web.

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®

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE

A NAEYC ACCREDITED

PRE-SCHOOL AGES 12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

OPEN HOUSE APRIL 26, 2019 | 9:30 AM 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 · 305.373.KIDS(5437) · preschool.michimu.net

COMMUNITY • INDEPENDENCE • ACADEMICS

SERVING STUDENTS 4 YEARS OLD THROUGH ADULTHOOD FOUNDED IN 1977

FULLY CERTIFIED SPECIAL ED TEACHERS 1:5 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO MUSIC • ART • DRAMA ATHLETICS TECHNOLOGY RICH ENVIRONMENT AFTER SCHOOL CARE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS 22+ SOCIAL EVENTS SUMMER CAMP

5651 S.W. 82nd Avenue Road Miami, Florida 33143 Phone: 305.275.5900 Fax: 305.275.4440 www.mleschool.org

A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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La Piazza Academy A Progressive School

Preschool through Elementary

Coral Gables Campus

305-448-8885

4101 Salzedo St. Coral Gables, FL 33146

Coconut Grove Campus

305-443-0066

3100 S. Dixie Hwy , Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Introduction to Modeling Instruction A Workshop for Science Educators

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Led by Nationally Recognized Science Faculty “For years, leaders in the Physics Education Research community like David Hestenes, Emeritus Professor of Physics at ASU, have recognized that the traditional lecturedemonstration mode of instruction is ineffective. Students can memorize procedures to get “the right answer” only on problems exactly like those they have practiced. They flounder when they run into problems which demand a real understanding of the concepts behind the formulas. Hestenes concluded that students learn best when they are guided to construct their own understanding of the essential ideas. Working with experienced high school teacher Malcolm Wells, he helped to develop Modeling Instruction, an approach that emphasizes the construction and application of conceptual models as a way of learning and doing science.”

Carlos Montero first encountered Modeling Instruction in 2006 and has been devoted to the pedagogy ever since experiencing the profound impact it had in his chemistry classes. He is an experienced AP Chemistry teacher and serves as an exam reader for the

College Board. In 2013, he was certified as a Modeling Instruction workshop leader by the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) and earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

“Through the Modeling Instruction teaching method, students learn science as scientists do – by doing science. It helps teachers attain knowledge, skills and experience needed to benefit students,” said Carlos Montero.

Mr. Montero has been a featured presenter on several national platforms, including the Biennial Conference in Chemical Education.

On June 17-21, 2019, Carlos Montero will lead a week-long workshop at Scheck Hillel Community School that is aimed at grades 6-12 science teachers from all disciplines and all schools. Introduction to Modeling InstructionTM focuses on the concept of energy as a central theme in science classes.

Participants will carry out investigations to learn how Modeling Instruction works in the context of physics, chemistry, biology and middle school science.

Workshop Dates: June 17- 21, 2019 Times: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: Scheck Hillel Community School 19000 NE 25th Avenue, N. Miami Beach, Florida 33180

Cost: $500 Covers tuition, all workshop materials and a 1-year membership to AMTA - American Modeling Teachers Association

For more information, and to register for the workshop, please visit

eHillel.org/ModelingInstruction

About Scheck Hillel Community School Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world’s largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173

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or write to admissions@eHillel.org.

Ranked the Top Jewish School in South Florida -South Florida Business Journal “The List: (Fall 2018)

Students at Scheck Hillel reach new academic heights while building a strong Jewish identity.

Limited Space in Select Grade Levels

Call to schedule your tour today!

Scheck Hillel Community School 18 Months - Grade 12

www.eHillel.org | 305.931.2831 | 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach 33180

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY early childhood education

Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori

Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos.-6 y/o 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814 Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o 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 y/o 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com Academir Preschool Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1 305-220-2205 All Nations Academy Early Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1 305-651-5689 Arrowhead Nursery & Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-264-2345 Bamby’s Day Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grade K 305-448-2458 Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-447-1233 Bayles Early Child Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK 305-891-5508 Bet Shira Early Childhood Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-238-2606 Bethany Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1 305-758-6367 Building Future Minds Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K 305-471-4900 CCLC at South Dade Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 786-243-4705 Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-348-2143

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

L’Atelier School Daycare/Preschool | Ages 1-6 305-662-2326

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

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

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

La Piazza Academy V

Early Years Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-824-3500 Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) 305-623-6972 Fantasyland Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-227-2285 Granada Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 305-444-2028 The Growing Place Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades NS-K 305-446-0846 It’s A Small World Learning Center III Preschool | Grades K 305-888-0828 Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-754-1474 Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-819-3004 The Joy of Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-597-5665 Key Biscayne Presbyterian School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1 305-361-2058

Progressive School Preschool - Elementary

Coconut Grove Campus 3100 South Dixie Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-443-0066

www.lapiazzaacademy.com La Prima Casa Montessori ECE- Elementary 6 Months - 9 Years Old 305-854-2824 Lago Mar Preschool Preschool | Grades K-3 305-382-9796 Little Wonders Learning Academy and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 305-253-7451 Miami Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-388-8059

Miami Children's Museum v Early Childhood Institute Reggio Emilia Ages 12 Months – 5 Years 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132 305-373-KIDS (5437) miamichildrensmuseum.org

m i a m i children's museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paradise Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades PK-8 305-828-7477 Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-623-1536

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

Bee Academy Grades K-12 305-259-1599

Gulliver

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

Big Star Private School Grades K-5 305-558-4884

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

Biltmore School v Grades PK-8 305-266-4666

Grades PK3-8 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-3593

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

Brito Miami Private School Grades PK-12 305-448-1463

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

Children’s Paradise Learning Center Grades PK-3 305-827-7811

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

Christ-Mar School Grades K-8 305-823-6515

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

Cinderella School Grades K-4 305-885-8556

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

Conchita Espinosa Academy

Steps for Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades KG 786-709-9031 Steve’s Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-245-3777 Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-364-8006 The Tauber Academy Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | PK-K 305-931-0010 Thumbelina Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 786-520-3630 Universal Academy Private School v Daycare/Preschool | Grade NS-PK 305-626-0010 Wayside Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | NS-PK 305-595-0570

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY nonsectarian

• traditional

Academy for Young Learners Grades PK - 4 305-698-0202

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 Small Class Sizes PK2 - Grade 8 Two Fisher Island Drive Miami Beach, FL 33109 305-531-2350

www.fids.org

Allison Academy v Grades 6-12 305-940-3922 American High School Academy Grades 9-12 305-270-1440 Arlington Academy of Miami Grades K -12 305-624-5656

Independent Private School Grades PreK3-8 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149

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Aventura Learning Center Grades K - 2 305-940-0408 Beacon Hill Preparatory School Grades NS-8 305-621-3604

For Kids Sake Academy Grades PK-4 305-598-9595 Gettysburg Academy of Miami Grades K-12 305-596-3200

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Gulliver Academy

Marian C. Krutulis Campus

Gulliver Academy

Montgomery Drive Campus

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

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

www.gulliverschools.org The Heritage School Grades PK-8 305-232-2222

Highpoint Academy v Bilingual Education Grades PK2-8

Main Campus 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202 Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 305-552-0208 www.highpointacademy.com Hope Academy Grades K-12 786-243-3390 Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044 Just Kids Centers Grades PK-5 305-221-0011 Kingsbury Academy Grades K-12 305-206-2626 La Scoula Grades NS-8 305-278-9555 Lincoln Marti Schools and Day Care Center v Grades NS-12 305-643-4888

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Miami Country Day Schoolv Independent School Grades Pk-12 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 305-779-7230

www.miamicountryday.org North Dade Regional Academy v Grades K-8 305-705-4354 Peter Pan Childcare and Learning Center Grades PK-5 305-227-7707 Pinewood Acres School Grades PK-6 305-271-3211

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

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

www.rivieraschools.com Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871

Sunset Preparatory School Grades K-9 305-274-5111 Three Flags Academy Grades PK-2 305-821-5964 UCP Diamond Minds Grades PK-8 305-623-4438 Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799 Vann Academy Grades K-6 305-223-3241 Village Pines School Grades PK-5 305-235-6621 Wonderful Paradise Learning Center All-girls | Grades 3 305-278-9090 World Hope Academy Grades 9-12 786-592-2384

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY religious affiliations All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-888-9483 Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-388-6700 Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 6-12 305-751-8367 Asbury Christian School Methodist | Grades K-6 305-823-5313

Belen Jesuit Preparatory

Catholic College Preparatory Boys 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

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

Beth Jacob High School v Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 305-957-1670

Shelton Academy v Grades K-8 305-599-9967

Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6 305-248-4973

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

Bible Baptist Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-4 305-836-9747

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

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

Sunflowers Academy Grades PK-8 305-631-1284

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

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic (All-girls) Grades PK-12 3747 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-446-5673

www.carrollton.org Champagnat Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-12 305-642-4132 Children’s Rainbow Day School Christian | Grades PK–8 305-258-0194 Christ Fellowship Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-238-1833

Roman Catholic (All-boys) Grades 9-12 3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650 x2256

www.columbushs.com Clara Mohammed School Islamic | Grades K-3 305-757-8741 Colonial Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-246-8608 Congregation Beth Medrash Levi Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-673-5664 Coral Park Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-8 305-559-9409

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Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Christian-based Education Grades PK4 - 8 10301 Caribbean Boulevard Miami, FL 33189 305-251-1534 www.cutlerridgechristian.org Dade Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-822-7690 Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9 305-688-9226

Divine Savior Academy v

College-Prep Christian Academy Grades Pre-K3-12 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 Ekklesia Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-273-0028 Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383 Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845 First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273 First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776 First United Methodist Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992

Florida Christian School V College Prep, AP and Honors Grades Pre-K 3 to 12th 4200 SW 89 Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-226-8152

www.floridachristian.org Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213 Gladeview Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-8 305-551-6143 Good Shepherd Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8 305-385-7002 The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation v Jewish School | 18 months - 5th grade 305-854-3282 Ext. 242 Gospel Assembly Learning Center Christian | Grades 1-12 305-631-2732 Grace Academy International Christian | Grades K-12 305-681-2500 Grace Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-238-7332 Grace Christian Preparatory Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-259-1929 Grace Lutheran Learning Center Lutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8 305-888-3220 Greater Miami Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-220-5955

Hebrew Academy (RASG) v Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School

Infant - Grade 12 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-6421 www.hebrewacademymiami.org

Hochberg Lower School v Posnack East Campus Jewish Preparatory School Grades K - 5 20350 NE 26th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-933-6946

www.posnackschool.org Holy Cross Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 904- 919-6071 Holy Family Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-947-6535

Homestead Assembly Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 305-259-2022 Horeb Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-557-6811

Immaculata-La Salle High School Catholic High School Grades 9-12 3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334 www.ilsroyals.com

La Progresiva Presbyterian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 305-642-8600 Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational Center Jewish | Grades 1-11 305-653-8770 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

www.miamichristian.org Miami Dade Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-218-1873 Miami Lakes Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-823-3888 Miami Shores Community Church School United Church of Christ | Grades PK-5 305-757-5866 Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School Presbyterian | Grades NS-5 305-759-2548 Miami Springs Adventist School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-888-2244 Monsignor Edward Pace High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-623-PACE (7223) Mother Of Christ Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 786-497-6111

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

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

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

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

Kendall Christian School Christian | Infant - 5th Grade 305-271-3723

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562

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

Palmer Trinity School

St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000

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

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732

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

St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616

Westminster Christian School v Christian | Grades PK3 - 12 305-233-2030

St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109

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

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

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

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

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School Episcopal | PreK 3 - Grade 5 305-445-2606

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

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

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 9-12 305-944-5344

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

Yvonne Learning Center Christian | Grades PK-12 305-758-3235

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School v Episcopal | Jr Preschool - 5th Grade 305-665-4851

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Episcopal Grades 6-12 7900 SW 176 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 Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644

Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399 St. Agatha Parochial School Catholic | Grades PK2-8 305-222-8751 St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

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

www.stbrendanhigh.org St. Brendan Elementary School v Catholic | Grades Pre-K2-8 305-221-2722 St Hugh Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-448-5602 St. James Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-681-3822 St. John Neumann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-255-7315 St. John The Apostle School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-888-6819 St. John’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-247-5445 St. Joseph’s School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471 St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571

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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 Schoolv Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12 19000 NE 25th Avenue Nor th Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831 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 V Jewish Day School | 15 mos - 5th Grade 305-665-6228 The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036

special emphasis

• alt method

American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723 American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948 Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111 Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210 Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911 Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509 The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686 Coconut Grove Montessori School v Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484 Ebenezer International Christian Academy Home Study Program (Methodist) | Grades 9-12 305-792-8242 The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914 Fusion Academy Miami v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 305-831-0041

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

Mrs. Payan’s School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-661-2780

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

Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 786-293-5353

Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888

Peterson Montessori Academy Montessori | PK-K 305-463-9085

Hollywood Education Literacy Project v Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003

Rem Learning Center Special Programs/Alternative | Grades PK-1 305-235-0300

IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program / Supplemental | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992

The Roig Academy v

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 Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308 Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244 Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991 MCA Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 305-442-2283 McGlannan School V Language-based Learning Difficulties | Grades 1-8 305-274-2208 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

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

www.roigacademy.com St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Montessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080 Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826 Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562 Sunset Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-PK 305-666-2008 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 Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225 Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY special education 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 Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966 Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226 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 Ages 5-22 & Adults 22 and up 5651 SW 82nd Ave Rd Miami, FL 33143 305-275-5900

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Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443 Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678

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Schoolhouse Academy Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200

The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884

South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119

Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

Special Education | Grades 8-12 305-325-1080

New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321

Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8 305-445-7992

Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710

The Victory Center Special Education | Grades NS 305-904-764-7781

Precious Promise Academy Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1 954-731-1616

BROWARD COUNTY early childhood education Adventure Bay Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-441-4488 Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-577-9701 Cambridge School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-430-3388 Care & Share Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1 954-630-3333 Creative Child Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-389-8245 Developmental Preschool Kindergarten v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-472-4673 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

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Showers of Blessing Christian Daycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K 954-730-8775 Southwest Ranches Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K 954-434-5252

Summit-Questa Montessori Schoolv Montessori 18 Months to 8th Grade 5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466

www.summitquesta.com

Temple Sinai Early Childhood Learning Center Infants (6 weeks) - 5 years old 1400 North 46th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33021 954-987-1694

www.sinaiholly wood.org

Fort Lauderdale Prep School v Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Early Childhood PK3 - Grade 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org

NSU University School v Innovative & College Prep Curriculum

Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 3375 SW 75 Avenue Davie, FL 33314 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades Pre-K 4-12 1501 NE 62nd Street For t Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100

www.pinecrest.edu Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087 Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172

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

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

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

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

BROWARD COUNTY nonsectarian

• traditional

American Heritage School v Grades PK-12 954-472-0022 American Preparatory Academy v Grades K-12 954-434-8936 Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600

Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805 West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424 Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12 954-236-2300

BROWARD COUNTY religious affiliations

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

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

Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514

Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631

Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163

Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631

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

Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288

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

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918

Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-583-8112

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

Five Star Academy Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 954-370-2161

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

Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444

Parkridge Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades NS-8 954-346-0236

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

Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012

Beth Emet Elementary School Jewish Elementary | Grades K-5 954-680-1882

Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8 954-755-6405

Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554

Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584

Parkway Christian School Christ, Character, Community Grades Pre-K2-8 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net

Brauser Maimonides Academy v Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886

Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341

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

Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301

High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677

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

Calvary Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-12 954-905-5100

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catholic (Marianist) High School Grades 9-12 500 East Chaminade Drive Hollywood, Fl 33021 954-989-5150

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

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

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

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

www.cmlions.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300

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

New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842

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

New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251

St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory v

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 Day School 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

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St. Helen Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094

Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5 954-941-8033

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

St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8 954-463-7471

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

Saint Mark Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777

Westminster Academy v

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

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolV Episcopal Toddler - 8th Grade 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

Christian College Preparatory Grades Pre-K2-12 5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-4600

Little Flower Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-565-8205 Lycee Franco-American International School v Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356

www.wa.edu

Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100

Weston Christian Academy

Classical Christian School Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 Pre-K3 - 8th Grade CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 954-421-9220 1420 Indian Trace Weston Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Weston, FL 33326 Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-349-9224 954-443-3975 www.westonchristianacademy.org Montessori Academy WC A

Weston

WC A

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Catholic College Prep Grades 9-12 2801 SW 12 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700 www.aquinas- sta.org Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School Islamic | Grades PK-8 954-741-8130 Sawgrass Adventist School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-473-4622 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 Sheridan Hills Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-12 954-966-7995 Smith Christian University Christian | Grades 10-12 866-667-8133 Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 954-709-0930 South Florida Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 2-12 954-655-3170 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

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CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622

BROWARD COUNTY special emphasis

• alt method

Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-752-5038 AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12 954-581-8222 Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 6-12 954-306-3720 Apple Tree Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-252-9250 Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-456-5609 BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5 954-946-2229 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 Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K 954-344-0027 Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287 Florida Ocean Sciences Institute Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-764-2733

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 Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 954-404-7785 Tamarac Learning Center Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287 Three Village Montessori Montessori School | Grades PK-3 954-581-2744 Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 954-722-4880 Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-361-3405

BROWARD COU NTY s p e c i a l edu c ation Abi’s Place Special Education | Grades NS 954-752-4441 Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7 954-680-9494 AEF Westham Academy Special Education | Grades 6-12 954-581-8222 Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-752-7571 Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12 954-376-3911 Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-434-2980 Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-415-1149

Center Academy Prep v

Learning Differences College Readiness

Grades 5-12 4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 954-499-4638 Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades 4-12 954-251-7323 Paladin Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-431-4224

Sharon School of Excellence Special Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12 954-391-6080 South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-427-7788 Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-236-2300

PALM BEACH COUNTY early childhood education Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430 Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013 Church in the Gardens Preschool Preschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K 561-622-3398

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020 Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262 Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003

Boca Prep International School Preschool -12th Grade 10333 Diego Drive South Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-1410

www.bocaprep.net

KinderCare Daycare/Preschool 1-800-633-1488

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

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

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

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

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

Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628 Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772

The Greene School

Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552 Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092 Victory Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 561-965-5091

PALM BEACH COUNTY nonsectarian

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

• traditional

ABC Children’s Learning Academy Grades K-2 516-964-2800 American Heritage School of Boca/Delray v Grades PK-12 561-495-7272 Baldwin Prep School v Grades K-12 561-844-7700 Batt Private School Grades K-8 561-625-2288 The Batt School v Grades PK-12 561-625-2288

The Benjamin School v Independent Day School Grades PK3-8 11000 Ellison Wilson Road North Palm Beach, FL. 33408 561-472-3451

Grades 9-12 4875 Grandiflora Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-472-3451

Independent Day School Early Childhood 4 yrs - Grade 8 2001 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-293-2888 www.thegreeneschool.com Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435 Hooked on Learning Grades K-12 561-333-2756

The King's Academy v

Christian Preschool -12 8401 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-686-4244 TKA.net

Oxbridge Academy

Independent Private School Grades 9-12 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9600

www.oapb.org

Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades Pre-K4-8 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800

www.pinecrest.edu

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Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270

Unity School Non-denominational

Toddler 2 y/o - 8 Grade 101 NW 22nd Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-276-4414

www.unityschool.com

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

www.dkja.net Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033

Rosarian Academy

Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011

The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388

religious affiliations Advent Lutheran School v Lutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8 561-395-3635 All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4-8 561-748-8994

Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146 Berean Christian School v Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300 Boca Raton Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-391-2727

Cardinal Newman High School v College Preparator y (Catholic) Grades 9-12 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.com Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

Divine Savior Academy v College-Prep Christian Academy Preschool - Elementar y 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-359-3090

www.divinesavioracademy.com

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507 Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363 Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780 Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000 Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

Lake Park Baptist School v

Teaching Specialist Grades Pre-K3-8 625 Park Ave Lake Park, Florida 33403 (561)844-2747

www.lakeparkbaptist.org

Independent Catholic School Age 1 through Grade 8 807 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-260-5104

www.rosarian.org

Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242 Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 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. 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 St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216

St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160

Maranatha Christian Academy v Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377

St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922

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

St. Luke School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-965-8190

Meyer Preparatory v

St. Mark’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK2-8 561-622-1504

College Prep Grades K-8 5225 Hood Road 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

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Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624 RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053

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

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

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677 Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331

www.srcs.spanishriver.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855

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

Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173

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

Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995

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

The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740

PALM BEACH COUNTY special emphasis

• alt method

Academic Private High School v Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990 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 v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 561-953-9365

West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629

PALM BEACH COUNTY s p e c i a l edu c ation Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100 Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323 The Elles School Special Education | Grades 2-12 561-588-1954 His Academy Institute Special Education | Grades 3-12 561-881-5412

BOARDING SCHOOLS 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 Academy v Day Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 321-723-3211 IMG Academy International Boarding School | Grades 5-12 941-739-3964 Monteverde Academy Grades PK-12 407-469-2561

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

www.nbps.org

Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 The Vanguard School v Grades 6-12 863-676-6091 Windermere Preparatory School Grades 9-12 954-305-6937

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Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141 The Open Doorway Special Education | Grades K-12 561-434-2788 Potentia Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 561-433-5557 The Seal Academy Special Education | Grades 9-12 561-706-1004

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

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Grades 5-12

Fully Accredited for College-Bound & Center Academy High-AchievingPrep Students

Fully Accredited for College-Bound & High-Achieving Students • Since 1968 • Small Class Sizes • College Readiness Program • LD/ADHD/ASD/Anxiety • Honors Classes Available • Customized Instruction • Confident and Successful Students!

• Since Class Sizes 4700 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, FL1968 33067 • Small 954.575.1231 • College Readiness Program www.CenterAcademy.com • LD/ADHD/ASD/Anxiety 32 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2019 • Honors Classes Available • Customized Instruction

A Quality Christ-Centered, Education Starts Here

BROWARD

A s s i s t i v e Tec h n o l o gy

for an inclusive Classroom

O

ver the past few years, there has been a push to ensure that every student is able to participate equally in the classroom. The past assumptions that special education must be a complete separate entity from general education is fading. It is giving way to filling the desks with a rich and diverse student landscape. Studies suggest inclusion is the most effective solution to create well-rounded individuals and learning environments. This practice ensures all children are developing social skills and sound fundamentals at the same times.

Inclusion goes beyond the simple “mainstreaming” illusion. Attempting to mainstream students with special needs is done with the best intentions, but often this occurs only when there is no instruction. There are a variety of assistive technologies available to supplement lessons so all students are learning and engaged. These eight devices can promote independence for students with disabilities as they adapt and interact in their environment.

• Apps for tablets. Combine iPads with communication apps to allow students a variety of ways to convey their ideas with a tap of the screen.

The lightweight and portability of iPads make this easy to use.

• Encourage positive behavior and parental participation with computer programs. Class Dojo is a great example of what is available for educators.

This program allows students to receive real-time feedback on behavior and class participation. It is also a great way to communicate with parents.

• Look for co-writer word programs that are similar to autocorrect.

This allows children to write and express their ideas on the computer without worrying about spelling. There are also apps for dysgraphia that allow students to snap an image of their paper and type in the answers to avoid falling behind in class.

• Use hearing aid compatible headsets to allow children with hearing impairments or aids to hear audio better.

• Smartpens can streamline the writing process. These writing utensils have the ability to record lectures or spoken words as you write, which allows the author to focus on writing or listening.

• Slide boards or custom made supports for keyboards or tablets that steady the hands while typing or engaging on a screen without limiting the device.

• Velcro tabs or small stuffed animals. Look for small handheld manipulatives that provide stimulation to help calm restless children or increase focus during lectures or quiet times. These are examples of lowtech assistive technology.

• Monitoring software for Smartphones and Internet use. This is a good recommendation for parents of children with special needs who are using the Internet on a regular basis. These programs allow parents to view a child’s texts and online activity to make sure they are not being targeted by cyberbullies or predators.

The philosophy of inclusion promotes a sense of community. Children learn valuable social skills like empathy, problem solving, communication, taking turns, teamwork and more. Educators have noticed that inclusion has benefitted the entire student population—not just the ones who are being included. This process, aided with assistive technology, possesses the power to create meaningful experiences.

Many of our graduates began their educational journey at Westminster Academy in our preschool program— creating a strong foundation for them to be exceptional thinkers, learners, and leaders with a biblical and scholarly perspective for college and beyond.

Christian scholarship lies at the very core of Westminster Academy and has, since its founding in 1971, been a distinctive quality that has set WA apart from all other educational opportunities in South Florida. It demands the fusion of faith and intellect as we seek to understand God’s truth in both natural and supernatural revelation— the former being found in the created order of the world around us, and the latter being found in His written Word.

To learn more about all that Westminster Academy has to offer in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts, join us for a personal preview tour. Sign up at wa.edu/preview or call 954.771.4600, ext. 2529, to schedule yours today!

Westminster Academy is a Christ-centered, biblically-based college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory.

5601 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 954.771.4600 | www.wa.edu /wa.lions

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY AMY WILLIAMS AND EXCERPTED FROM THINKINCLUSIVE.US

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New Faces Dr. Robyn Kaiyal Associate Head of Academic Affairs

Mr. Scott Sievert Academic Dean

Mrs. Carolyn Kost College Counselor

NSU University School

Divine Savior Academy

Cardinal Newman High School

Associate Head of Academic Affairs, Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D., joined NSU University School in 2005 as a Middle School English, history, and drama teacher. In 2008, she moved to the Upper School where she taught history and advanced seminar courses.

Just two years later, she became Associate Director of Academic Affairs in the Upper School where she oversaw the design, development, and implementation of all instructional programming and staff development. Coming full circle, Dr. Kaiyal returned to the Middle School in 2015 as the Middle School Director where she has inspired faculty and students to strive for academic excellence through innovative, personalized learning experiences. In 2019, she was appointed as Associate Head of Academic Affairs and looks forward to the opportunities that await her in this new role at NSU University School.

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Divine Savior Academy has named Scott Sievert as its new Academic Dean. Scott Sievert has worked in education for 20 years serving as a principal, teacher, and coach. He started his teaching career at a PreK-8 school in Indianapolis, Indiana where he served as a middle school teacher and principal. His next position was at St. Croix Lutheran Academy in West St. Paul, Minnesota where he taught high school English and coached football and wrestling.

Sievert has been at Divine Savior Academy since 2017. Sievert earned a bachelor’s degree from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, a master’s degree from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN and is currently pursuing his doctorate degree in administrative leadership from Concordia University, Portland, OR. “Divine Savior Academy strives to provide families with an excellent college-prep education in a Christian environment. I look forward to playing my role in that,” said Sievert.

Carolyn Kost’s greatest joy is helping others to figure out what their strengths and talents are, and how to share those in a way that gives them energy, meaning, and purpose.

For two decades Carolyn taught in high school and Catholic university classrooms and has applied that experience to guide students on their path to adulthood as a college counselor. Carolyn has an assortment of academic credentials and has studied or taught in 12 institutions of higher education, but is most proud of what she has learned from reflecting on the experience, conducting research, and sharing her findings through writing. She has co-authored On To College, a guide to college admissions, What Are You Waiting For? A Workbook for Living Your Purpose, Path, and Passion, and Engage! Setting the Course for Independent Secondary Schools in the 21st Century, as well as over 100 articles for a variety of publications. She is bilingual and has lived in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Trinidad and now lives in North Palm Beach with her husband, Frank.

Mr. Alan Blass Director of Finance

Scheck Hillel Community School

Alan Blass’ impressive career comes full circle with this new position as Director of Finance, as one of his earliest roles was with the U.S. Department of Education–Office of the Inspector General. He has more than 35 years of experience in forensic accounting and litigation support, including both public and private sectors. For several years, Blass served as the Deputy Chief Investigative Auditor for the New York City Department of Investigation, for which he earned the Outstanding Sustained Performance Award. The past 25 years of work have involved a myriad of corporate and governmental industries.

Blass lectures and writes about a variety of topics for legal, accounting, business and governmental organizations. He serves as the President of the South Florida Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners, a position he also held in New York. Blass has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brooklyn College and is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and New York.

Dr. Ron Farrar Upper School Principal

Westminster Academy

Westminster Academy is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ron Farrar to serve as the upper school principal Dr. Ron Farrar currently serves as the middle school principal at Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, in Smyrna, Georgia. Prior to Whitefield, he served as a teacher, coach, and administrator in the Massachusetts public school system. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education and history from Fitchburg State University and received his master’s degree in education from Cambridge College. Dr. Farrar has a biblical studies degree from The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California.

He earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership, both from Cambridge College. He also taught graduate courses at the university level. Dr. Farrar is married to Cheryl, and they have four daughters—Emma, Abigail, Ellie, and Annabel.

Mr. Matt Petersen Assistant Upper School Principal

Westminster Academy

Westminster Academy is pleased to announce the selection Mr. Matt Petersen to serve as the assistant upper school principal. Mr. Matt Petersen currently serves as the assistant head of the upper school at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek, Georgia. In this role, he has led the faculty mentor program, developed Christ-centered student life programs to enhance school culture, and served the students and families in the Pisgah community.

Prior to Mount Pisgah, he spent 14 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator at Whitefield Academy. Mr. Petersen holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a secondary education minor from Georgia State University. He earned his master’s degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University. With his background in Young Life, Mr. Petersen is passionate about middle and high school student ministry. Given his coaching background and ability to create relationships with students, we also anticipate him coaching in the middle school athletic program. He is married to Allison, and they have two sons—Cooper and Chance.

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[above left] From Bach to the Beatles, timeless tunes were presented by student musicians at Scheck Hillel Community School’s Winter Orchestra Concert on January 23, 2019. [above right] Student artist, Danit Weitzman, won second place in the 2019 Holocaust Reflection Contest, High School Art category. Inspired by her great-grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, she created the winning piece, “Resilience,” in her Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art 3-D Design class at Scheck Hillel Community School

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[above] St. Mark’s 4th graders raised +$20,000 at the Boosterthon Fun Run [left] Students at St. Mark’s Episcopal Lower School in Fort Lauderdale how to grow their own vegetables

[above] St. Mark’s Girls Soccer Team won the 2019 IAL Championship after beating ACES 5-0

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& left] Conchita Espinosa Academy Educational Travel Program takes students to Spain - CEA dance students spent 10 days in Spain, immersed in the culture and sharing their love of dance with students their age in Spain.

[left] Comedian Elon Gold, famous for his roles on TV and his recent Netflix special, performed at Scheck Hillel Community School’s 2019 Annual Event to benefit the school’s Kulanu Scholarship Fund. Elon Gold visited the school before the event and spoke to Scheck Hillel’s high school students about life in the entertainment industry while maintaining a strong Jewish identity. It was an inspiring and entertaining - opportunity.

[left] 5th Grader Tova Bossewitch learned how to code through her enrollment in Zaniac, Hebrew Academy’s STEM enrichment program.

[left] Congratulations to 5th Grade Hebrew Academy student Tova Bossewitch for winning 1st place on Sunday for her interactive coding project submitted to Code/Art Miami (a local all girls coding competition).

The Westminster Academy Men’s Varsity Basketball Team accomplished a historic feat with a 77–73 win over Seffner Christian in Lakeland, Florida. The victory was the third consecutive FHSAA Class 4A Basketball State Championship for the team.

This marks the first time in WA school history that a team sport has won three straight state championships.

It is also noteworthy that this has only occurred one other time in the sport of men’s basketball by a Broward County school.

[above] The 2019 Newman Night “Crusaders Gone Wild” Gala and Auction opened with amazing entertainment from our talented Cardinal Newman Crusader Band!

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