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A WORLD OF LEARNING IS IN THEIR HANDS 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.

Toddler (18 months) Elementary (5th Grade) 4 Convenient Locations FREE SHUTTLE BUS BETWEEN CAMPUSES

Preschool 6050 SW 57th Avenue Toddler and Preschool 17800 Old Cutler Road Toddler and Preschool 14400 Old Cutler Road Elementary 14850 SW 67th Avenue

305.665.6274 school@alexandermontessori.com www.alexandermontessori.com

A Catholic college preparatory day school educating girls and young women ages 3-18 Carrollton is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory day school for girls in Pre-K3 through 12th grade. We are sponsored by the Society of the Sacred Heart and our goal is to develop confident young women who are courageous, creative, and compassionate by encouraging them to become risk-takers, to seek challenges and to develop leadership.

We are committed to excellence in education and believe that only a total education inclusive of spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical challenge can be called excellent. With over 60 years in the South Florida community, and our legacy of more than 220 years of Sacred Heart education, we invite you to learn more about Carrollton.

SHOWCASES: Montessori (ages 3-5) and Primary (grades 1-3): Wednesday, October 5th at 9:00 am Intermediate (grades 4-6): Thursday, October 13th at 9:00 am Junior High (grades 7-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12): Friday, November 11th at 9:00 am ALL GRADES TOURS Wednesday, November 9th at 9:00 and Wednesday, December 7th at 9:00 am WALK-IN WEDNESDAY TOURS 9:00 am on the following Wednesdays: September 7th, 21st, 28th; October 19th, 26th; November 2nd, 30th; December 21st; January 4th, 11th VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm

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

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

3747 Main Highway • Miami, FL 33133 • 305.446.5673

FROM THE EDITOR This new school year marks our 13th year in circulation throughout South Florida. We have celebrated huge milestones with most of these programs, and I mean huge! From cenElizabeth Rivas tennial celebrations to Editor-in-Chief inaugural years, we are proud to have shared in these moments and witness the growth and success of education in South Florida.

minds, engaging hearts, and empowering leaders.

Since its establishment in 1982, Spanish River Christian School has offered our community an education based on biblical principles that focuses on the areas of spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical development. Today, this milestone is a testament to the dedication and prayers provided by its teachers and school community.

One such program is Miami-Dade’s oldest, continuously-operating private school renowned for its celebration of diversity, idealism, innovation, and vision. For almost a century, The Cushman School has evolved its programming to ensure that students reach their full potential as innovators of change.

This year they launched a new online division to meet the needs of today's global students in a more personalized way. Cushman Virtual offers the same world-class Cushman education with a flexible, remote learning opportunity that is self-driven and independent as well as community and globally focused. We celebrate this launch with them and are proud of all that they do in our local community -and now globally!

We are so inspired by the resilience and innovations of all of the programs you will find in this issue.

They have made us reflect and challenged us to think about new ways that we can support your family! In this issue, you will see a new section called Growth + Development. We know that education is the vital foundation but we also know that learning and growth don't only happen in classrooms. With the goal of supporting your family's growth and development, we are introducing a directory of programs and services that we know will be beneficial to your family's wellbeing. This invaluable resource will feature programs that offer enrichment classes, after-school programming, tutoring, test prep, therapy and rehabilitation, educational consultants, museums and cultural centers, and so much more!

Because we are in the early stages of launching this guide, we are eager to hear from you! We value your feedback, even more so, your criticism if it helps us make positive changes.

We also want to congratulate Spanish River Christian School as it celebrates 40 years of enriching

We wish you all a rewarding new school year, from all of us at Private Schools Guide of South Florida.

elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com

CREATIVE MANAGING EDITOR Monica Pitts CONTRIBUTORS & SOURCES PSG Editor’s Team Karina Richardson Cover Photo: Shannon Zalman Michelle Fotiadis R MEDIA PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 832045 Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 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. Copying any of the contents of these publication without the expressed permission of R Media Publishing, Inc., is prohibited.

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ON THE COVER The Cushman School is MiamiDade’s oldest, continuously operating independent school for an international student body from PK through 12th grade. It offers a dynamic, experiential curriculum with a consistent focus on developing strength of character. page 6

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Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

3 The Cushman School 4 Miami Country Day School 4 The Growing Place School 5 Riviera Schools 8 Gulliver Prep 8 Westminster Christian School 9 Conchita Espinosa Academy 10 Belen Jesuit 11 Scheck Hillel Community School 15 KLA Academy 16 Palmer Trinity School 16 Miami Christian School 34 Westminster Academy 34 Summit-Questa Montessori School 35 Posnack School 36 Beth Emet School 36 Sheridan Hills Christian School 37 North Broward Preparatory School 40 Meyer Prep 40

Spanish River Christian School

40 Palm Beach Day Academy 41 Cardinal Newman High School

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47 Oxbridge Academy

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Fulfilling Needs in a Personalized Way

Self-driven, Personalized and Globally Focused Education The Cushman School offers in-person, hybrid and remote learning - through our new division, Cushman Virtual - that is self-driven, personalized and independent as well as community and globally focused.

Empowering Global Innovators of Change At The Cushman School and Cushman Virtual, students are empowered to be co-creators of their education, joining their teachers and parents in a partnership that fosters their ability to become “innovators of change” and make a difference in our society.

With the Purpose of Making the World a Better Place The world is ready for passionate people eager to make it a better place, and we want our students to rise to the challenge.

We are now accepting applications for our new Cushman Virtual program (6-12) and Cushman High School (9-12). https://cushmanschool.org/admissions/ https://cushmanvirtual.org/ .

The Cushman School is Miami-Dade’s oldest, continuously-operating, co-ed PreK – 12th private school that continues to innovate, inspire and engage our next generation of leaders. Learn more: www.CushmanVirtual.org

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Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Personalized Education + Small Class Sizes

Spanish Foreign Language

Faith-Based Progam

Nurturing Community

S.T.R.E.A.M. Project-Based Learning

Award-winning

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Environmental Studies

(305) 446-0846

www.welovecoralgables.org/tgp

ON THE COVER

THE CUSHMAN SCHOOL Fulfilling Needs in a Personalized Way

"Whether students are learning from a remote location or Cushman’s Main or High School campus, all Cushman students benefit from a personalized and engaging educational experience that prepares them to be successful in the world and think beyond themselves."

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iami-Dade’s oldest, continuously-operating, private school continues to meet the demands of today’s students while remaining rooted to its near-century-old traditions and character-first approach to education. “We consistently evolve to find innovative ways to engage, teach and inspire our students… We’ve seen an increased desire for personalization and flexibility to accommodate our students and their families. This demand has driven us to offer the Cushman Experience beyond our campus boundaries,” explains Dr. Ar vi Balseiro - third Head of School in 98 years.

Cushman’s main and high school campuses are located in historic MIMO Miami on Biscayne Blvd., and educate a diverse, international student population of approximately 8 0 . The launch of Cushman Vi rtual means that more students from anywhere can now benefit from The Cushman School’s education and hallmark learning environment.

Established in 1924, Cushman is known for its intentional culture defined by strength of character, kindness and inclusivity, a positive self-aware attitude and its legacy of fostering students as “innovators of change.” This mindset and robust social programming also differentiate the school’s newest division, Cushman Vi rtual, and complement its dynamic offering of small-sized, online classes taught by leading educators. A team of counselors is also available to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of its tight-knit community of learners. - MF

The Newest Division is Ideal for Students: • Wanting one-to-one support with a community-learning experience • Experiencing travel, a relocation or move • Preferring to learn at their own time and pace • Looking for an online option with social programming • Managing athletics, other talents and careers • With varying learning styles from overcoming challenges to gifted/ accelerated • Who enjoy virtual classes and thrive online For Details

Cushmanvirtual.org

Pre-K through 12th grade

Main campus

592 NE 60th Street, Miami 33137 High School campus

4700 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33137 305-757-1966 Admissions@cushmanschool.org

Learn More

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MIAMI DADE

From age three to graduation, Gulliver Prep students are inspired to do amazing things. At work and play, we surround our students with state-of-the-art spaces to explore, experiment, and uncover their passions.

Our students create apps for the color blind, start their own companies, and learn how to identify their strengths to rocket towards success. No matter what path they choose, learning at Gulliver Prep is unparalleled.

Learn more at gulliverprep.org

Empowering Learners. Preparing Hearts. Inspiring Lives.

PK3 – Grade 12 Westminster students are bright and inquisitive, engaged with their communities, and growing in their faith. Learn how a Westminster education will inspire your child’s future.

305.233.4027 www.wcsmiami.org 6 855 S .W. 152 S t r e e t P a lm e t t o B ay, FL 33157 8

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

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

Each child is seen and respected as an individual, keeping the spirit of love and respect that is the trademark of CEA and The Espinosa Method™.

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Learning & Literacy Series

Early Literacy and Foundational Skills "Literacy is the jump-off point from which all of life's successes take flight."

- Lauri Fortino

In its simplest definition, literacy is best described as fluency in reading and writing. It is fundamental to mastering any subject in school but the demands of the 21st century require literacies beyond written language. Literacy has evolved from just a means of reading words into a tool for creating innovative spaces. Informational literacy, social literacy, multicultural literacy, digital literacy, and financial literacy are all parts of today's modern definition of literacy. As communication globally has become more accessible, these are the skills all students must begin to learn and practice to best prepare for the future. This ability to participate more fully through access, comprehension, and communication will enable students to better understand themselves, their environments, and their role in society.

Early Literacy and foundational skills Learning to read and write starts well before preschool. It starts with the early development of skills through literacy-rich experiences such as learning how to hold a book, tell

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stories, and sing songs. To develop literacy skills, children need to start with strong language skills- phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

These language skills lay the foundation for literacy skills required to listen, speak, read, and write.

Listening is a core skill that allows children to detect and discriminate between different sounds by drawing on three separate processes-- the sense of hearing, reacting to noise, and attending to sounds. Whereas speaking is the action of conveying information or expressing one's thoughts and feelings in spoken language through vocal variety including projection, enunciation, pronunciation, and pace. Children verbally communicate what they hear and understand through speech. Often referred to as oral language, listening and speaking are considered the most developmentally foundational skills. Through oral language, children learn a variety of skills critical to reading and writing, both of which are needed for further stages of literacy development.

Reading and Writing Development As children grow older, they demonstrate key stages of literacy development, such as alphabetic fluency, that aid in reading and writing. Reading starts with phonemic awareness, the awareness of sounds that make up words, and recognizing the arrangement of letters to make these words. The decoding then begins by working out the relationship between letters and sounds and breaking them down by these varying sounds (consonants and vowels) to say a written word. Finally, reading comprehension is understanding the meaning of words being read and being able to make inferences from text. This communication skill strengthens an active and passive vocabulary--a building block of literacy and learning.

Children move through the stages of attention development at varying rates, so it is important to plan activities that encourage the next stage.

Six ways to encourage fluent transcription skills.

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Encourage sustained and regular practice.

Practice makes permanent.

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Provide specific and clear feedback. Focus on the how.

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Point out improvements from previous work to encourage and support further effort.

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Make praise meaningful by using it sparingly, honestly, and specifically to acknowledge effort, strategy, and mastery.

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Provide specific guidance instead of rescuing them. Help them embrace mistakes as opportunities to learn.

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Teach spelling strategies such as phonemic awareness, prefixes, suffixes, root words, chunking, rhyming, and rulebased strategies.

Five stages of development while learning to read: 1.

The emerging pre-reader (6 months to 6 years old) plays with books and gains the ability to name letters.

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The beginner reader (6 to 7 years old) is learning initial reading, writing, and decoding.

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The decoding reader (7 - 9 years old) can read with increasing fluency in this learning-to-read phase.

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The fluent, comprehending reader (9 - 15 years old) has entered the reading-to-learn phase through specific comprehension strategies

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The expert reader (16 years and older) is synthesizing information and applying multiple perspectives required to access, retain, critique, and apply knowledge and concepts.

If reading is knowledge, writing is power. Writing is a form of communication where letters or characters help articulate ideas, words, and symbols. In the same way that reading literacy involves several skills, writing requires skills like spelling, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary, and comprehension. The ability to clearly communicate ideas through writing happens through transcription (spelling and handwriting) and composition (articulating ideas and writing them down). Writing is a physical task as well as an intellectual one. It

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begins with accurate letter formation which leads to fluency. When children are fluent in their handwriting, they're able to concentrate on the writing composition rather than the mechanics of the process.

Writing is a tool for agency and influence through self-expression. It is through writing that language becomes visible. Developing these skills is crucial to children's success as research confirms that early literacy positively impacts academic achievement, life-long learning, and overall success. However, there is an emphasis on a developmental approach to literacy because it is sensitive to the variated and long journey of acquiring and developing these rich skills.

A Foundation for Future Skills Every aspect of life has been affected by the 21st century's technological advancements in information sharing through media. The bar for students today is no longer set at just completing high school as it is no longer just about consuming and regurgitating information.

Graduates today must be equipped with learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills to prepare for college and a career. They must be able to process and analyze large amounts of information to express informed views.

They must know how to apply facts and ideas to think critically and creatively. They must use interpersonal skills and communication to connect and collaborate with others. They must understand how information is produced and distributed to use technology effectively and purposefully. They must understand and apply financial skills to manage money effectively. They must be life-ready. Therefore, information literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, and cultural literacy have become increasingly valuable skills to possess. The knowledge and application of these skills will have a profound impact on people as they have the power to connect us. ▪

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Miami-Dade early childhood education

Cutler Ridge United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) 305-235-6654 Discovery Years Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS – PK 305-266-9263

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

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

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

Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) 305-623-6972

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KLA Schools

Reggio Emilia Inspired Private School

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

Aventura FL 33180 305-931-2322 KLA Schools of Coral Gables 3 months to 5 years 4573 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

Coral Gables FL 33146 305-668-0552 KLA Schools of Doral 12 months to 5 years 10400 NW 33rd St #100 Miami FL 33172 Offers VPK KLA Schools of N. Bay Village 3 months to 5 years 7800 Hispanola Avenue North Bay Village FL 33141 305-865-2678 Offers VPK KLA Schools of N. Miami Beach 3 months to 5 Years 13702 Biscayne Blvd North Miami Beach FL 33181 305-697-8018 Offers VPK KLA Schools of Palmetto Bay 3 months to 5 years 14875 S. Dixie Highway, Unit B Miami FL 33176 305-233-0130 KLA Schools of West Kendall 3 months to 5 years 8950 SW 137th Avenue Miami FL 33186 305-387-2480

www.k la scho o ls.com L'Atelier School Toddlers - Kindergarten (Ages 1-6) 305-662-2326 La Petite Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K 888-330-3479 La Piazza Academy v Preschool - Elementary 305-443-0066

La Prima Casa Montessori Montessori School 6 Months - 9 Years Old Roads Campus 2733 SW 3 Avenue Miami, FL 33129 305-854-8001 Brickell Campus 1770 Brickell Avenue Miami, Florida 33129 305-854-2824

www.laprimacasa.com 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 MCM Early Childhood Institute v Reggio Emilia Preschool | 12 Months – 5 Years 305-373-KIDS (5437) Miami Shores Baptist Academy Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | NS-PK 305-757-8353 My First Place School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-271-6633 New Horizons Private School Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-229-8292 Olympia Heights United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades K 305-226-9126 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 Princeton Preschool and Child Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-666-5575 River of Hope Day School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K 305-228-0630

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

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

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

Conchita Espinosa Academy

Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-364-8006 The Tauber Academy Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | PK-K 305-931-0010

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

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

College Preparatory Grades PK3 - 12

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

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

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

nonsectarian / traditional Academy for Young Learners Grades PK - 4 305-698-0202

Edison Private School Grades 1-10 305-824-0303 Fairglade School Grades PK-5 305-274-6645 Fisher Island Day School PK2 - Grade 8 305-531-2350

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

The French American School of Miami

American High School Academy Grades 9-12 305-270-1440 Arlington Academy of Miami Grades K -12 305-624-5656

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Aventura Learning Center Grades K - 2 305-940-0408 Beacon Hill Preparatory School Grades NS-8 305-621-3604 Biltmore School v Grades PK-8 305-266-4666 Brito Miami Private School Grades PK-12 305-448-1463 Centner Academy Grades PK-K (Grades 1-12 Coming Soon) 786-378-8646

PK3 - Grade 5 786-268-1914

GulliverPrep v Grades PK - 12 Marian C. Krutulis PK-8 Campus 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, Florida 33156 305-665-3593 Upper School Campus 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, Florida 33156 305-666-7937 Upper School Miller Campus 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, Florida 33155 305-274-9535

www.gulliverprep.org Hope and Light Academy Grades K - 8 786-803-8122

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Ransom Everglades School

Bilingual Education Grades PK2-8

College Preparatory Day School Grades 6-12

Main Campus 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202

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

Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 305-552-0208

highpointacademy.com Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044 Just Kids Centers Grades PK-5 305-221-0011 Keystone National High School Grades 9 - 12 (305) 688-5599

KLA Academy

Upper School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800

ransomeverglades.org 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

Private School

Infant to 5th Grade 375 SW 15th Road Miami, FL 33129 305-377-0391 Admissions

klaacademy.org Killian Oaks Academy Grades Pre-K-12 (305) 274-2221 Loyola Elementary & Arts Preschool Preschool and Elementary (305) 471-4417 Masters Preparatory Grades K - 9 305-887-4233

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

Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871 Shelton Academy v Grades K-8 305-599-9967 South Florida School of Excellence v Grades PK-12 754-204-3738 Sunflowers Academy Grades PK-8 305-631-1284 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

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Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799

Pinewood Acres School Grades PK-6 305-271-3211

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

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 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 Beth Jacob High School v Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 305-957-1670 Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6 305-248-4973 Bible Baptist Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-4 305-836-9747 Blessed Trinity School v Catholic School | PK2 - Grade 8 305-871-5766 Calusa Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-596-3787

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic (All-girls) Grades PK 3 - 12th 3747 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-446-5673

www.carrollton.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Florida Christian School College Prep | Grades PK3 - 12 305-226-8152

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

Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213

Immaculata-La Salle

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

High School

Catholic High School Grades 9-12

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

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

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

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

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

The Gordon School v Jewish School | 12 months - 5th grade 305-854-3282 Ext. 242

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

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

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

Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Christian-based Education | Grades PK4 - 8 305-251-1534

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

Kendall Christian School Preschool - Elementary | PK2 to 5th Grade 305-271-3723

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

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

Key Point Christian Academy Christian Preschool - Middle 305-755-9258

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

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

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Grades Pre-K3-12 305-597-4545

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

Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818

The Growing Place School

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

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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

Christian Education Toddlers - 2nd Grade (Growing to 5th)

536 Coral Way Coral Gables, Fl 33134 305-446-0846

welovecoralgables.org/tgp Hebrew Academy (RASG)v Jewish Day School | Infant - Grade 12 305-532-6421

3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334

www.ilsroyals.com

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Keystone National High School Church of God | Grades 9-12 866-257-6011 Kids Learning Center of South Dade Christian | Grades PK-4 786-573-3017 King’s Christian School Christian | Grades PK-8 305-221-2008 Kingdom Academy Christian Private School | Infants to 8th Grade 305-385-3761 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 | 18 months - 5th Grade 305-866-2771

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

St. Brendan Elementary SchoolV Catholic School | Grades Pre-K2-8 305-221-2722

Mechina of South Florida Jewish (Special Emphasis All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-534-7050

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

St. Hugh Catholic School Catholic | Preschool - 8th Grade 305-448-5602

Miami Christian School

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

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

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

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

www.miamichristian.org

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

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

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

Palmer Trinity School

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

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

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 Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-829-3988 New Jerusalem Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-691-1291 New Testament Church Of Transfiguration Pentacostal | Grades 1-12 786-262-2965 North Hialeah Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-557-2821 Northwest Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-685-8734

Episcopal Grades 6-12 7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230

www.palmertrinity.org 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 Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am V Jewish Day School | 15 months - 5th Grade 305-665-6228 Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399 St. Agatha Parochial School v Catholic | Grades PK2-8 305-222-8751 St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

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

www.stbrendanhigh.org

St. Joseph’s School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471 St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571 St. Lawrence Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-932-4912 St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562 St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000 St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732 St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616 St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109 St. Philip’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PreK3 - 5th 305-444.6366 St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-446-1738 St. Timothy Parish School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-274-8229

Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School PK-5 Episcopal School.

305-665-4851

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

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

Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Schoolv Catholic Pre-K 2 - 8th Grade 305-661-8591

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Jewish (All Girls, All Boys) | JPK - 12th Grade 305-947-9477

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

special emphasis / alt method

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

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel Community School v Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831

eHillel.org Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733 Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558 The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036 Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000 Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999 West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000

Westminster Christian Schoolv Christian Grades PK3 - 12 6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030

www.wcsmiami.org Westwood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK2-12 305-274-3380 Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245

Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori Method 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

alexandermontessori.com 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

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 The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12 305-884-4000 Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888 Hollywood Education Literacy Project v Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003 IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992 International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434 Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990 Kids for Kids Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606 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(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 | Gr 1-8 305-274-2208

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

The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12 305-271-8790

Metropolitan International School World Based Curriculum | PK2-8 305-576-6070

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

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

Miami Nature Playschool Forest Kindergarten | Ages 3 - 8 years old Text: 786-499-2939

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

Cyrstal Academy Autism & Developmental Delays | Ages 5 Adolocent 305-567-5881

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

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

www.roigacademy.com

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 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

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

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) | Gr 1-12 305-625-8354

Miami Learning Experience School Special Education K-12

& Adult Continuing Education Program

5651 SW 82nd Ave Rd Miami, FL 33143 305-275-5900

www.mleschool.org

Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443

Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK 954-667-0852

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

Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k 954-443-2480

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

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

Hallandale House of Learning v Montessori Preschool | Ages 18 mos - 5 years old 954-454-5494

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

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

Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051

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

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

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

Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006

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

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

Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866

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

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

Broward 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

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

KLA Schools

Reggio Emilia Preschool KLA Schools of Pembroke Pines 8 weeks to Kindergarten 18055 NW 8th St. Pembroke Pines FL 33029 954-469-9905 Offers VPK KLA Schools of Fort Lauderdale 3 months to 5 Years 2857 E Oakland Park Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 954-530-1960 Offers VPK KLA Schools of Coconut Creek 3 months to 5 Years 6310 N State Road 7 Coconut Creek FL 33073 954-571-8019 Offers VPK

www. kla scho o ls.co m

Summit-Questa Montessori School v Montessori Philosophy Toddler - Middle School 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 954-987-1694 Windsor Park Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756 Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

nonsectarian / traditional Academic School 4 Arts Fine Arts Conservatory School | Grades K - 12 954-237-6021 American Heritage School v Grades PK-12 954-472-0022

Discovery Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-481-9500

Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555

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

First Steps Just for Kids Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-564-5437

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

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

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

West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424

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

Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514

Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12 954-236-2300

Chaminade-Madonna Catholic (Marianist) | Grades 9-12 954-989-5150

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

religious affiliations

Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5 954-771-7700

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

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

Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 954-779-6221

North Broward Prep School v

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

Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 954-752-2870

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

www.nbps.org

Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631 Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8 954-722-1555

NSU University School v Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 954-262-4506

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

Pine Crest School

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

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 12 1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100

www.pinecrest.edu Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087

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

Beth Emet School

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

Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584 Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471 Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918 Five Star Academy Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724 Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444 Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012

www.bethemetschool.org

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

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

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

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

The Sagemont School PK-12 954-389-2454

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

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

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

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

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

Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805

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

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

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

Hochberg Lower School v Posnack East Campus

A Jewish Day School Grades K - 5 412 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-299-3600

www.posnackschool.org Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375 Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758 Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8 954-941-7501 Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-922-1217 Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 954-323-8006 The Masters Academy Baptist | Grades PK-8 954-434-2960 Mount Bethel Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-462-0255 Mt. Olivet SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9 954-792-6010 Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300 New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842 New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251 Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288

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

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

Parkway Christian Schoolv

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

Christ, Character, Community Grades Pre-K2 - 8 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425

w w w. p c s - f l . n e t Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-8 954-731-7524 Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-649-0145 Potential Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-434-1550 Pride and Joy Learning Center Christian | Grades NS-1 954-561-0175

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

www.posnackschool.org Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7 954-854-9983 Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5 954-485-1435 Rohr Bais Chaya Academy Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 954-788-8781

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

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

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

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

St. Bernadette Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-432-7022 St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-476-5200 St. Coleman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-942-3500 St. David Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-472-7086 St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169 St. Helen Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094 St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990 Saint Mark Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777 Saint Mark's Episcopal School v Episcopal | Toddler - 8th Grade 954-563-4508 St. Stephen School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-983-2636 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic College Prep 954-581-0700

| Grades 9-12

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 Schoolv Classical Christian Education Pre-K to 12th Grade 3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-966-7995

www.shcssharks.com 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

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 (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869 Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808

Lycee Franco-American International School v Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356 Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100 Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 954-421-9220 Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-443-3975 Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622 Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4 954-472-9620 Montessori Ivy League Academy Montessori | Grades NS-PK 954-438-8808 Nationwide Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-802-0776 Paideia Classical Academy Classical Education | Grades PK-12 954-974-1121 Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077 Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337

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

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

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

Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287 Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 Fidelis Academy 954-510-0600 Alternative Christian | Grades PK-8 954-712-1707 Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 Green Children’s House Montessori School 954-404-7785 Montessori | Grades K

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

Rainbow Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-989-1977

954-946-7215 Tamarac Learning Center Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287

www.wa.edu

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

Weston Christian Academy Classical Christian | Pre-K3 - 8th Grade 954-349-9224

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

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

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

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

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

special education 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

Palm Beach early childhood education

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

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

Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013

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

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

The Benjamin School v Independent Day School | Grades PK3-12 561-472-3451

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020

Boca Prep International Preschool - 12th Grade 561-8521410

Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262

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

Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003

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

KLA Schools

Reggio Emilia Inspired Private School

KLA Schools of Boynton Beach 3 months to 5 Years 1601 N Congress Ave. Boynton Beach FL 33426 561-735-1042 Offers VPK KLA Schools of Lake Worth 6 weeks to 5 Years 4945 Via Bari Lake Worth FL 33463 561-432-9559 Offers VPK School Age for summer camp/ school recesses available.

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Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades 4-12 954-301-5828

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nonsectarian / traditional

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

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Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737 The Greene School Independent Day School | Ages 4 yrs - Grade 8 561-293-2888 Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435 The King's Academy Grades PK-12 561-686-4244

Oxbridge Academy College-Prep High School Grades 9-12 Middle School Grades 7-8 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9826

www.oapb.org/visit Palm Beach Day AcademyV Independent Private School Lower Campus Pre-K2 – 3rd Grade 1901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-8815

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Palm Beach Day AcademyV Independent Private School Upper Campus 4th Grade – 9th Grade 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-655-1188

www.pbday.org

Pine Crest School Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 8 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800

Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

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

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Preschool - Elementary 561-359-3090

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

Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish | Grades K-12 561-852-3300

RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033 Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011 Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388

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

www.rosarian.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507

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

Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363

Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000

Unity School Grades Toddler - 8 561-276-4414

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

St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676

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

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

www.pinecrest.edu Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270

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

religious affiliations

St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171 St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272

Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917 Lake Park Baptist School Grades Pre-K3-8 (561)844-274

St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974

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

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

All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4 - 8 561-748-8994

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

Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146

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

Berean Christian School Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045

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College Preparatory (Catholic) Grades 9-12 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266

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St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160 St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922

College Prep Grades Junior K - 8th

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

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

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolV

www.meyerprep.org Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998 New Horizons Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933

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Episcopal Grades PK2-8 3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-622-1504

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St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-395-8548

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

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

St. Vincent Ferrer School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-278-3868

Education Place v Flexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12 561-753-6563

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

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy v Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-487-3535

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

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 Presbyterian Grades PK3-8

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

boarding schools

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

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

spanishriverchristianschool.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-276-8458 West Palm Beach Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-689-9575 Yeshiva High School Jewish | Grades 9-12 561-417-7422

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Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074 The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748 Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288 Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855 Space of Mind Social Homeschool | Grades K -12+ College Prep 561-894-8772 Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173

special emphasis • alt method Academic Private High School Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990

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

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

Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995 The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740 West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629

special education Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100 Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323

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

Admiral Farragut Academy College Prep Boarding & Military Program | Grades 8-12 727-384-5500 Amerigo Boca Raton Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 312-416-1955 The Bolles School College Prep Day/Boarding School | Grades Pre-K - 12 904-256-5030 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 Lakeland Grace Academy Year-round Boarding School for Girls 863-647-1944 The Masters Academy Christian Boarding and ISP 407-971-2221 Monteverde Academy Grades PK-12 407-469-2561

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Grades 6 - 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org The Vanguard School Grades 6-12 863-676-6091

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xtending the learning experience beyond the traditional classroom allows for learning through instruction or study outside of four walls. In the spring issue, we investigated how the role of education has a history of changing with the needs of society. Those needs led to summer sessions, which paved the way for summer camps and enrichment programs. In this issue, we look at experiential learning, or learning by doing. Learning outside of the classroom walls is beneficial in bridging the gap between what is learned in a textbook and real-world experience.

According to Vanderbilt’s “Teaching Outside the Classroom” guide, benefits of experiential learning include:

There are four widely known learning styles for students: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic (learning by doing). The first three styles tend to take place in the classroom. Since each student is different, the best way to guarantee a wellrounded education is to incorporate each type of learning style.

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1. Enhanced learning, fostering personal and social development 2. Increased levels of motivation 3. Higher recall levels of the material 4. Improved academic performance in the class

These lessons, outside the traditional learning environment and in scenarios that create authentic learning experiences, connect students with

communities and practices that allow them to acquire a broad range of knowledge and a thorough understanding of different subjects. There is no doubt that experiential learning helps keep students engaged.

Through education-based travel, students can see the bigger picture-- how what they learn in the classroom relates to real life and why it is important.

Field Trips/Field-based learning

School Gardens / Garden-based Learning

Field trips are perhaps one of the best examples of experiential learning. Some students will absorb information in a traditional classroom setting through lectures, course readings, and homework assignments.

Others will have difficulty and not understand it at all. Once a student loses interest, they will simply stop paying attention. Field trips provide an immersive experience to reinforce what they’re learning in the classroom. When children are presented with information in a way that engages their interests and involves some kind of interaction, they are more likely to retain it.

School gardens are hands-down (literally in some dirt) my favorite approach to experiential learning. School gardens are living laboraties that give students of all ages a real-time appreciation of how food is grown.

From planting to harvesting and preparing, there are so many long-lasting lessons (and benefits!) to having a school garden.

2. Better information retention

Gardens can serve as living laboratories in which students see and experience firsthand what they are learning and, in turn, apply that knowledge to realworld situations. When students engage in hands-on gardening lessons, they will likely show an increase in interest and engagement of learning material. That is, when students are able to take part in a project that has a clear beginning and end, like watching a seedling become a tomato, it can deepen their sense of purpose and provide an intrinsically motivating reward.

3. Deeper engagement and renewed sense of learning

Long-lasting benefits of school gardens:

Five ways field trips enhance your child's education: 1. Encourages academic growth

4. Fosters social and cultural awareness 5. Student-led learning that is driven by interest, not just curriculum Field trips are exciting experiences that allow students to explore, investigate, and discover.

Studying Abroad/Education-based Travel Traveling is an immersive experience that can expand your worldview. Studying and traveling abroad provides students with both education and opportunity, making the world their literal classroom.

Five ways studying abroad enhances active learning: 1. Language Learning through participation 2. Cultural Immersion through connection 3. Open and global-minded viewpoints through appreciation of differences

1. Provides an outdoor respite and fosters exploration 2. Critical role in shifting perceptions of food 3. Develops analytical abilities and promotes STEM 4. Positively correlated with a reduction in depression, stress, and anxiety 5. Builds confidence by helping them feel capable and competent It is natural to focus on science in the classroom garden, but it can also serve as a springboard for experiential learning of mathematics, history, language arts, visual and performing arts, and health education.

If experience is indeed the the best teacher, then real world experience might be the most successful learning method for all learning types. Experiences stimulate, provoke and engage children through diversity, curiosity, and creativity to learn better−and learning is the whole point of education. 

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A Strong Tradition Of Cultivating Faith & Intellect

Prepare now for the 2023–24 school year. Contact us to schedule your tour today!

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

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Schedule a tour to see and hear firsthand how this fusion of faith and intellect— both gifts from God—create a unique experience that will impact your child for a lifetime. To schedule a tour, or learn more, please visit wa.edu/admissions or call 954.815.0131 for more information.

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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.

Summit-Questa Montessori School Toddler - Middle School We Accept VPK

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

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

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Posnack School prepares students for academic success rooted in Jewish values.

Apply Now! For more information contact our Admissions Office at 954-583-6100 ext. 641 or visit www.posnackschool.org.

HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL (K-5)

412 SW 11th Street • Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954.299.3600

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

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New Faces

St. Mark's Episcopal School PBG

of Education in South Florida

St. Mark's Episcopal School PBG St. Mark's Episcopal School PBG

Louis St-Laurent

Head of Middle School

JaLynne Butler

Director of Pre-Kindergarten

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JaLynne Butler was appointed Director of Pre-Kindergarten in May of 2022 after serving one year as the PK Coordinator. Mrs. Butler comes to St. Mark’s with a wealth of experience as a Learning Behavior Specialist, High School Counselor, Teacher Mentor and Private Tutor. Her twenty plus years of educational experience began in Houston followed by Manhattan and most recently the North Shore of Chicago. Mrs. Butler holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University with a dual major in Special Education and General Education and a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University with a major in Counseling Psychology.

Dr. Alexandra Fernandez Head of Lower School

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Alexandra Fernandez was appointed as Head of Lower School in July 2022. For the past 20 years, Dr. Fernandez has served as a teacher and administrator in PK through Grade 8 schools, most recently as the principal of Mary Help of Christians Catholic School in Parkland, Florida since 2017. Prior to her service at Mary Help of Christians, Dr. Fernandez served as the principal of Annunciation Catholic School in West Park, Florida, for seven years.

Dr. Fernandez holds a Doctor of Education degree from Creighton University, a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education from Nova Southeastern University, and a Professional Educator's Certificate from the State of Florida. Dr. Fernandez looks forward to sustaining and strengthening the school’s outstanding academic program to provide St. Mark’s students with excellence in teaching and learning!

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Louis St-Laurent was appointed Head of Middle School in July 2022. Mr. St-Laurent joins St. Mark’s from a one-year Interim Division Head position at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven, Florida. He also served at the Unity School in Delray Beach, Florida, for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, Dean of Students, Director of Admissions, Assistant Head of School, and the last seven years as Head of School.

Prior to that Mr. St-Laurent taught in the Palm Beach County School District for many years including 14 years at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, Florida. He has served on and chaired a number of Florida Council of Independents Schools (FCIS) accreditation teams.

Mr. St-Laurent holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and a Master’s degree from the Florida State University. Mr. StLaurent is originally from Montreal, Canada, and speaks fluent French.

Scheck Hillel Community School

The Cushman School The Cushman School

Rabbi Ari Leubitz

Head of School

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Scheck Hillel Community School is eager to grow from Rabbi Ari Leubitz's extensive school leadership experience, having most recently served as Head of School at Atlanta Jewish Academy and at Oakland Hebrew Day School.

A visionary educator, he also has held the role of mentor and coach in the Day School Leadership Training Institute at the Jewish Theological Seminary since 2015. Rabbi Leubitz's impressive record of strategic planning and fundraising, faculty and talent development, and educational leadership naturally pair with the Blue Ribbon School's academic, college preparatory profile, mission, vision and values, and unmatched sense of community.

"Everybody talks about community.

Yet I felt it in this school - Scheck Hillel Community School - like I have never ever felt it in any other school," Rabbi Leubitz shared at the school's 2022 Annual Meeting in June.

Upon the school's recent 50th anniversary celebration, Rabbi Leubitz's appointment as Head of School marks an exciting new era of Scheck Hillel's growth on campus and in the greater community. "Rabbi Leubitz brings a strong track record of success and, most importantly, he has a kind heart and will provide a fresh perspective so we may continue to reach new heights within Scheck Hillel's deep tradition of excellence," reflected Isaac Marcushamer, Chair of the Board of Governors.

Advancing with bold vision, timeless values and enduring identity, Scheck Hillel is designing Jewish education for a new generation.

Ms. Cindy Ley-Sepe Director of Cushman Virtual

 Ms. Ley-Sepe has recently taken the lead in The Cushman School’s newest division, Cushman Virtual. Ley-Sepe is a 20-year-veteran teacher eager to bring her experience and expertise to more and more students around the country who can now access a Cushman education from anywhere.

She was responsible for creating Cushman’s unique Latin program -inspired by research showing that the study of this original romance language enhances students’ vocabulary, grammar, and delivers valuable insight to many aspects of students’ lives and cultures. It has proved a highly-beneficial aspect of Cushman’s 6th through 8th grade curriculum. In addition to teaching Latin in the Middle School, LeySepe runs the Student Government Association, is the student/family Community Service Coordinator as well as Master Inservice Coordinator responsible for helping faculty maintain and renew their teaching certificates. Now, LeySepe is passionate about expanding Cushman’s personalized, characterdriven approach to education beyond the Miami campuses to remain relevant to the educational landscape.

Mrs. Alyson Vengoechea Curriculum Director of Cushman Virtual

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Mrs. Vengoechea’s vision is to bring high-quality, world class educational experiences to students across the country and eventually, around the globe. Vengoechea believes in every student’s ability to achieve, and prioritizes the power of connection on and off the screen. Prior to her director position, Vengoechea taught middle school science in both the public and private sectors, and is an alumni of Teach For America.

She obtained her MS in Education from Johns Hopkins University and BA in Psychology from George Washington University. Vengoechea was also chosen as a Curriculum Development Fellow for MiamiDade County Public Schools where she wrote highly engaging science curriculum to be used across the county, and has spoken at events such as the Florida Council of Independent Schools Annual Conference on topics including standards-based learning and assessment, and developmentally appropriate classroom management.

PALM BEACH

Now accepting applications for the Lower School (Junior Kindergarten - 5th Grade) and International Baccalaureate Middle School (Grades 6-8).

WHY MEYER PREP JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

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• Meyer Prep offers a full Judaic • State-of-the-art campus features Studies curriculum based on the inspired learning spaces and advanced study of Torah and classical Jewish technology sources, as well as modern Hebrew • One-to-one tablet or laptop device Language instruction provided for each lower school student • Meyer Prep High School scheduled • Advanced IB courses for high school to open August 2024! credit • Low student-to-teacher ratio • 3 high-tech STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) labs where all grades learn coding, robotics, 3D printing, engineering, and design • Exciting specials and electives, such as music, art, drama, innovation lab, yoga mindfulness, movement, media production • 100% of graduates are accepted to their first-choice competitive high schools

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GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT

Growth O Development Welcome!

If you haven't heard about our newest section, you've come to the right place! We are expanding our guide to include a directory of programs and services that directly support families in the growth and development of their children. Our goal is to help you build a support team to meet every area of your family's needs. Here is how that support team might look!

This looks like a school community that provides quality education on a personalized level with a whole-child approach.

This looks like an after-school enrichment program that helps a child explore interests and encourages risk-taking and independence.

This looks like training programs or skill-specific classes that help develop and hone your child’s talents and skills.

This looks like a tutoring or test prep center that helps your child become an independent learner by teaching them notetaking skills, study habits, and test-prep strategies.

This looks like a therapist or counselor that offers support with communication or developmental concerns.

This looks like a parenting coach that uses play to teach your family coping methods for big and new emotions.

This looks like a pediatric dental office that gives you something to smile about by encouraging good dental hygeine at an early age.

This looks like a zoo, garden, or museum that offers family activities for those days where you want to grow closer and learn together!

This looks like any program, service, and center that supports your family's wellbeing and we are so excited to put this directory together to help you find just that!

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Miami’s planetarium, aquarium and science museum.

Located in Downtown Miami Visit frostscience.org for tickets 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

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FEATURE

Talking About Tragedy

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n an ideal world, parents would be able to shield their children from all the negative news that constantly bombards them. But our world is far from ideal. Shielding

our children is challenging because not only does news travels faster than ever, but the line between truth, satire, and fake news is so blurred. Childhood should be a carefree time but it can also be riddled with stress, especially when kids are constantly exposed to news of crime, violence, and tragedy.

Stress is the body’s reaction to situations that occur within and outside the body. Stress can be helpful and has been hard-wired into our human physiology for survival. The body’s stress “fight-orflight” response is beneficial to help you survive a potentially life-threatening encounter by pumping adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream to help you fight harder. However, stress can go

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from being helpful and life-saving to harmful and life-damaging. We know that childhood is an especially sensitive period of development for their brains and bodies. Children are particularly sensitive to repeated stress activation which is why exposure to distressing news can be traumatic and hurt their overall well-being. These tips will help prepare you to have hard and honest conversations with your children.

Process

This is the most important step of this process and it requires that you, as the adult, set the tone. Heavy news triggers emotions that need to be processed.

You have to take note of your feelings before diving into heavy conversations with your kids. Why? Because children are extremely sensitive and attuned beings. They will pay attention to your tone, pace of speech, and body language for guidance. Their sense of safety comes from you. They are going to

look at you to make sure that you are calm, that routines are still happening, and most importantly, that boundaries are still being held. Your actions and your attitude are way more important than any actual words you say and that requires that you sit down with your emotions first.

Pause

Once you process your feelings, take a moment to consider your child's age and developmental stage. Some kids may mature faster than others, and some kids may be more resilient, but consider the fact that their brains are still developing. Brain development continues well into our 20s! We know through thorough research that trauma and stress can also overload and permanently affect a child’s developing system. This "pause" is not only to consider their age but also to think about what is happening in their bodies (i.e. hormonal changes) and what is currently going on in their lives. If your child has been under a lot of stress at school, it may not be an appropriate time to go into a deep discussion about school shootings.

Young kids also have trouble deciphering real vs. fake so in some cases, even if the information is age appropriate, holding off is best.

Prepare

This is the point where you anticipate how you will respond to tears, fear, and maybe even anger. Although it is hard to anticipate what children will ask, it is a good idea to be prepared to both ask and answer some hard questions. Ask them how the news of whatever you just shared makes them feel. Validate those feelings even if they seem illogical to you. Reassure them that it is ok to feel sadness and grief, and remind them that there is so much good in this world too. Fred Rogers shared that when he saw tragic things on the news, his mother would say to him, “Look for the helpers.” Ask them if they can name some good people and the good deeds that they do?

Ask them how they might be able to do something good for someone.

Answer questions slowly. It’s ok to acknowledge the gravity of their questions out loud. Answer slowly, “let me think about that.” Use your regular voice and unless they first verbalize that they don't feel safe, try to avoid emphasizing “you're safe” because that raises the question

“wait, was I not safe"? One of the biggest concerns most kids face when learning about the news is how it will impact them. Stating the implications and context can help ease their stress. For example, if your child hears about an impending snowstorm and gets worried, you can explain that this is happening in another part of the country and that it will not directly impact him. When there are instances that do have a direct impact on them (like when everyone had to stay home because of COVID-19), frame it in a way that is realistic yet optimistic. “For the health of everyone, we will need to stay home. I know you will miss your friends, but this is temporary. We can bond as a family and work on puzzles together if you’d like.”

Be prepared to give your kids extra comfort and attention. It is normal for kids to display regressive behaviors (bed-wetting, trouble sleeping, being clingy, lack of trust, intense fears, tantrums) when they are feeling anxious so making the extra effort to be their physical and emotional shoulder to lean on is vital. Teens are more likely to minimize and downplay their emotional distress as a way to not be a "burden". Encourage them to talk but don't pressure them. You may also need to educate yourself on how best to support your teen. Accept that grief can trigger many unexpected emotions and learn to recognize the difference between grief and depression. This is also another opportunity to check in with your own emotions. Be aware of how you are reacting because kids will feed off of your emotions.

Protect

This is, perhaps, the most complex part of the process. You don’t want them to hear a version of tragedy from any voice other than your own first, but the reality is that they will talk to peers (maybe even other adults) and see things online before you even get a chance to talk to them. Protecting them starts with honesty. The most common temptation among parents is to lie, but lies eventually thin out and expose the truth, leaving a cloud of mistrust that never really settles. Kids don’t need you to paint a detailed picture

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for them but they do need honesty and truth. Tell the truth to the extent of the knowledge you have and explain that you may not have all the answers. Answer in context to their age, which means using the correct language and pace. The goal isn’t to eliminate their negative feelings or to calm their fears, the goal is to acknowledge and address them. Warn them that they may hear a version of the truth that can be scary and encourage them to talk to you about it if they do. Leave the door open for conversation and honestly share your own feelings.

Another way to protect them is allowing them to categorize the news you've shared. News is simply information we have that can be many things at once. It will be experienced differently for each of us, so what might feel like exciting, good news to you might evoke different feelings for someone else. The point is that you are better off not qualifying it as good or bad news for your child, simply say you have news. Qualifying information you have to share can make your child doubt that how they are interpreting what you've shared is incorrect.

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Lastly, a proactive approach to processing news is a great way to protect your child. Teach them about misinformation, disinformation, and how to use credible sources. Although some news travels by word of mouth or social media, it is best to teach your kids to use credible sources to validate any news they encounter. Common Sense has a great free resource that helps kids decipher fake news vs. real news. They focus on two main points: 1. Analyze the source - by Googling the author of an article to ensure there is no bias and 2. Corroborating (or validating) the news by looking for multiple sources.

Look out for sources like Wikipedia that should be used with caution, as their pages can be edited by anyone for free. Teach them to avoid articles or news that are opinion-based, using words like “think” or “feel” or “I heard”. Steering away from assumptions can help alleviate anxiety, as assumptions of what is to come in a news story are usually blown out of proportion, mostly written as clickbait. 

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Parent The word parent is also a verb. In this context, we will say that it means taking action. Cultivate open space for restorative play: if your child has been exposed to some stressful news, their play, attitude, and demeanor may change. They need you to slow things down and bring your full attention back to them. What better way to do this than to make time for play−play is always therapeutic. You may also want to resist the urge to schedule a lot of things. Your child, in the wake of stress or conflict, is going to need less going on. It is in the busyness that they don’t get a chance to process all their feelings. Allowing for some boredom or play can be restorative.

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be therapeutic for the writer as well as the recipient. Another intentional way to feel connected during misfortune is by taking up a cause. Purposefully creating goodness from suffering helps children deal with tragedy and derive some meaning from it. The reality is that everyday, life ends tragically or brutally for many people around the world. Just bearing witness and showing that we care in times of tragedy or suffering is extremely meaningful−especially when we feel powerless.

Although discussing tragic events (such as school shootings and war) is extremely challenging, being honest with yourself and your child will encourage open communication. Whatever steps you decide to take, encourage your kids to ask questions and come to you for clarification on confusing news. Aim to listen to their concerns, and address their questions calmly. Remember that kids are forming their views of our world so it is important to intentionally share positive news happening in our world, too. Remind them to "look for the helpers". ▪

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