PSG Back-to-School 2019

Back-to-School SUMMER 2019 ISSUE DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CHOOSING THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

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SETTING HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR »36

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLISS

ENSURE AN EASY TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL BREAK TO SCHOOL YEAR »4

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NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

FINDS THE

Best IN U

CAPPIE AWARDS Upper School production, Curtains, took home 22 Cappie nominations and 6 Cappie Awards

DIVERSITY More than 50 nationalities are represented in our student body

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

FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS Students participate in experiential learning opportunities in the fields of law, osteopathic medicine, writing & communications, video production, technology, and more

#1 ROBOTICS TEAM Qualified to compete at the World level for 6 consecutive years and is #1 in Florida for Design & Programming

AWARD-WINNING SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING Students have won over 70 awards for their outstanding art and writing

TOP ATHLETES 20 students signed national letters of intent on Signing Day committing to colleges such as Duke, Loyola, and University of Georgia

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

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

TOP SPEECH & DEBATE PROGRAM The Speech & Debate Program is ranked in the Top 1% nationally

STUDENTS WHO SHINE Lower School students won 1st place in the central division of the Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BCCTM) competition

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

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

8000 SW 112st. Miami, FL 33156 ¡ 305.235.1313 ¡ roigacademy.com

FROM THE EDITOR

Continuing with the celebration of our 10th anniversary, I wanted to pause and look back for a moment. As the owner of a small business, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle to grow and put all your focus forward. I wanted to take a moment to look back and appreciate all the lessons I have learned along the way. I am overwhelmed with gratefulness and can't find the words to thank our South Florida community for trusting and joining us in our mission.

Before this issue went to print, I sat down with my team and looked through some of our past issues. We came across our very first issue and flipped through the pages. It was like holding a newborn, a little messy and not very cute, but so perfect because of how much I believed in it's potential. That first year was hard but it was also fleeting. Looking through some of our other issues was like looking at photos of yourself as a child. It felt a little awkward but also very satisfying to see that we finally grew into our

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AUGUST 2019 - Volume 11 #2 PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com CREATIVE MANAGING EDITOR Monica Pitts monica@privateschoolsguidefl.com CONTRIBUTORS PSG Editor’s Team R MEDIA PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 832045 Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 www.rmediapublishing.com www.privateschoolsguidefl.com Private Schools Guide of South Florida is published by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South Florida. All rights reserved.

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PHONE WALLET KEYS & LIFE SKILLS

year anniversary

S O U T H

In this issue, you will find a catalog of the best schools in South Florida to help you plan for your child’s future. We've also included guides to setting better habits, starting the new school year with intention and preparing your kids for the future. We wish you all a successful 20192020 school year!

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own skin. Here we are 10 years later, and I can wholeheartedly say that the most important lesson I have learned is that relationships are valuable and worth the investment. When we want responsibility for the growth of our families and community and we are open to learning, we open the door to connection.

Connecting with our readers, schools, and families has allowed me to feel a sense of belonging and social support in South Florida.

Through these relationships and connections, I have been able to collaborate with others who have personally inspired me and have had the opportunity to gain from their knowledge.

That is my priceless take-away from the last 10 years. As we begin a new school year, I want to challenge you, whether you are an educator, a parent, or a student, to strengthen relationships and make connections! A teacher or a parent in your corner can be invaluable.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

1 The Roig Academy

3 Riviera Schools

5 Alexander Montessori School

6 Fisher Island Day School

7 Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

7 Palmer Trinity School

8 Miami Country Day School

8 Gulliver

9 St. Brendan High School

10 Miami Christian School 10 Miami Children’s Museum Early

Childhood Institute 1 1 Scheck Hillel Community School 12 St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School 12 St. Philip's Episcopal School 13 Divine Savior Academy 17 Florida Christian School 17 Hebrew Academy 18 Conchita Espinosa Academy 19 The Cushman School 34 Hallandale House of Learning

Montessori Preschool 34 St. Mark's Episcopal School 38 Weston Christian Academy 38 Center Academy Prep 39 Westminster Academy 40 Palm Beach Day Academy 40 Boca Prep International School 40 Spanish River Christian School 4 1 Oxbridge Academy

42 Cardinal Newman High School 42 The Greene School 43 The Benjamin School 48 Meyer Preparatory 5 1 The Bolles School 5 1 North Broward Preparatory School

WELL-ROUNDED What education should be!

Student-centered Focus on student’s success.

Small classes; 9:1 student to teacher ratio.

Core Values Teaching the whole child.

Promoting humanity, citizenship, and service.

Experiential Learning Hands-on learning. Learning through immersion.

Diversity Students representing multiple religions, cultures, and 58 countries.

Advanced Curriculum Honors program for K-5.

Multiple honors classes. 24 AP courses.

STEM The most advanced STEM curriculum for K-12, including Biomedical Science, Engineering, Computer Programming, and Architecture.

College Guidance Our team of college counselors works individually with each student through the college planning process.

College-ready SAT/ACT preparation class given to all juniors.

Commitment to the Arts Music, band, chorus, dance, theater, film, set design, fine arts, and more.

Riviera Day School 6800 Nervia St., Coral Gables • 305.666.1856 Riviera Preparatory School 9775 SW 87th Ave., Miami • 786.300.0300

www.rivieraschools.com

Athletics Sports foster growth from PK to 12th grade.

Intramurals. 45 interscholastic teams.

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{ Four tips to ensure an easy transition from school break to school year }

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new school year has arrived and back-to-school routines are in full swing. New backpacks and packed lunches waiting by the front door are a reminder that the lazy days of summer are over. The late nights and laid-back mornings have been replaced with your redundant “Go to sleep” and the deafening sound of alarm clocks. It's that inevitable time of the year where anxiety meets excitement for both parents and students alike.

Chances are you started adjusting sleep schedules and bedtimes weeks before school started, you've packed lunches and meal prepped for the week, and you've implemented all the subtle changes that make the transition a little easier. Here are four tips designed to support your family's routines and ensure a successful school year for the entire family.

Healthy Electronic Habits Smart kids require smart parenting. Like most kids, growing up I had a phone curfew during the week. The clock struck nine and that phone had to be in the base charging or else. No, I couldn’t finish my sentence and I couldn’t have five more minutes. So, what did I do? I’d say goodnight and go to my room. I would log on to AIM (aol’s instant messaging platform) where I would stay up and chat online with my friends until I had no more feeling in my fingers and wrists. Did I learn how to type faster than my thoughts? Absolutely.

But I also suffered the next day in class when I struggled to stay awake. The point is, kids are always going to push boundaries or try and find ways around them. You don't want to create more work for yourself by collecting all the electronics each night. So, what can you do? For starters, most every gadget these days requires an internet connection. Start by getting a router that has parental controls where you can not only restrict certain sites but set daily guest passwords, prioritize traffic to specific devices, and pause internet connectivity at specific times. You can also limit the number of chargers they have access to or even allow them one full charge per day. I’m not at all against kids having cell phones or technology but I truly resent their growing dependency on them. I don’t know what your child’s electronic habits are but I do know that every family should have a balance that fits their needs. Find a reasonable limit, stick to it, and prepare for the push back on the boundaries you set.

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AT ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

Be amazed by Montessori at Alexander Montessori School.

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

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TO LEARN TO LOVE TO LEARN

Mental Health Check-ins I recently came across a story about a teacher who created a weekly checkin board for her young students as a way of allowing them to express themselves and assess and manage their own mental health. The board has six category squares: "I’m great," "I’m okay," "I’m meh," "I’m struggling, " "I’m having a tough time, please check-in," and "I’m not doing so great."

The teacher had the students write their name on the back of a post it note and place it in the square that corresponds with how they feel each Monday morning. Throughout the week, she checked in privately with each child about where they placed the sticky note and if they needed to talk. This is the type of mental health support we all need. Your teenager may not embrace a sticky board on the refrigerator as a way to express his or her feelings, they may need a more subtle way to let you know they are struggling. Think of a way that makes it easier for your child to 1) assess the way they feel, 2) take control of expressing it to you, and 3) managing it with your assistance. You can’t expect your child to do something if you aren’t willing to do it yourself, so be prepared to practice what you preach. It’s time to put on our courage capes and get a little vulnerable with each other.

The Power of Anticipation When the present starts to feel a little stressful, frustrating, or intimidating, a healthy sense of anticipation can help us get through tough times. Here’s my personal example. I think we can all agree that Mondays are the worst day of the week. Growing up, Mondays were dreadful and they just dragged from the time the alarm went off until my head hit the pillow. That is, until Mondays became our 7th Heaven night. My family would bake white chocolate macadamia nut cookies 30 minutes before showtime (remember, we didn’t have a DVR back then), serve four cold glasses of milk, and sit down on our couch with our blankets and fluffy socks as we watched the Camden family drama unfold. My Mondays went from dragging and being monotonous to being almost as good as Fridays. My school days went by faster and I made sure to get my homework done as soon as we got home. I even helped out around the house more. I had something to look forward to and that motivated me. The beginning of anything can be daunting, be it a new school, a new teacher, or a new class. Give your child small things to look forward to, pack them fun lunches, have a Netflix night on a Monday, have breakfast for dinner on Tuesdays, be random and fun! If your child is old enough, trust and delegate your vacation planning to them. A healthy sense of anticipation can energize your child's life and help get them through the monotony that usually drains them.

Have Get-Togethers Your child doesn't want you to call it a playdate anymore but don't let that confuse you, they still want to spend time with their friends. A gettogether can be a great way for your child to catch up with their friends and minimize the distractions at school. When kids are young, we call them playdates and playdates are crucial for developing social skills. This is still true even if they outgrow the term used. Offer to turn your living room into Retail Row, where a couple of their friends can LANd (see what I did there) for a Fortnite Friday Battle Royal. Make up an excuse to go to the mall and offer to take them and a couple of their friends with you. Planning these activities is a creative way to help minimize the note passing in class or the excessive talking and distractions that end up as disciplinary actions. This is especially true after long summer breaks when friends haven’t seen each other all summer long.

“How we spend our days, is of course, how we spend our lives.” Starting a new school year intentionally doesn’t mean you’ll do everything perfectly.

It means that you are designing your days, months, years, life to matter.

That is the secret to a blissful school year.  6 l PRIVATE SCHOOLS GUIDE / 2019

MIAMI-DADE

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

ADMISSIONS SHOWCASES Wednesday, October 16 at 9 a.m. (Grades M3 – 5) Wednesday, October 18 at 9 a.m. (Grades 6 – 8) Monday, November 11 at 9 a.m. (Upper School)

CAMPUS TOURS Friday, December 6 at 9 a.m. (All Grades) Thursday, January 9 at 9 a.m. (All Grades)

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

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

A HOME FOR THE CHANGEMAKERS OF TOMORROW. Prepare to become responsible global citizens in a diverse, academically challenging environment where students can grow, create, and discover.

JOIN US FOR OUR ADMISSION BREAKFAST Tuesday, September 17th at 8:30 a.m. on campus.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

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What Will You Become?

An Author? Entrepreneur? Scientist?

Design Your Future. Become a Spartan.

Call 305-779-7230 to schedule your personalized tour. Pre-K through 12th grade.

601 Northeast 107 Street | Miami, Florida 33161 | miamicountryday.org

At Gulliver, students are inspired to follow their passions, gain respect for each other and the world, and apply their skills to solve real-world problems.

Join us at one of our OPEN HOUSE events and learn more about the Gulliver Difference: Middle School Grades 5-8

Primary and Lower School PreK3-Grade 4

Upper School Grades 9-12

Primary and Lower School

Realizing the Power of Potential PreK3-8 admissions: 305.665.3593 • 9-12 admissions: 305.666.7937

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PreK3-Grade 4

Tuesday, October 15 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 24 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, November 5 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3 9:30 a.m.

gulliverschools.org

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A NAEYC ACCREDITED

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

SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR TODAY!

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

980 macarthur causeway, miami, fl 33132 · preschool.michimu.net 10 l PRIVATE SCHOOLS GUIDE / 2019

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St. Philip’s Episcopal School FAITHFULLY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

St. Philip's offers a strong academic program for students in PK3 - Grade 5, committed to educating each child intellectually, physically, and spiritually in the Episcopal tradition.

JOI N US FOR ONE OF OUR O PEN HOU SE EVEN TS

OP EN HOUSE DATES

Thursday, October 3 rd, 2019 Tuesday, November 5 th, 2019 Thursday, December 5 th, 2019 Tuesday, January 14 th, 2020

1121 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.444.6366 • www.saintphilips.net ST. PHILIP’S IS OPEN TO CHILDREN OF ANY RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN

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Welcome back to school!

Now Enrolling: 2019-2020 School Year Doral Campus 10311 NW 58th Street Doral, FL 33178

Schedule a Tour www.DivineSaviorAcademy.com

Now accepting Step-up for Students.

Institutional financial aid also available.

Delray Beach Campus 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446

NEW FACES

of Education in South Florida

Divine Savior Academy in Doral has named Matt Prost as its new Dean of Students. He will begin his new role in August. Prost has worked in education for 28 years serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He started his teaching career at a K-8 school in Maitland, Florida, where he served as a middle school teacher and athletic director. Prost then took a teaching position at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where he served as an English teacher and football coach. Later Prost accepted a teaching position at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he taught high school English and coached football and forensics.

Prost also served as the Academic Dean during his last five years at Luther Preparatory School.

Prost earned a bachelor’s degree from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota and a master’s degree from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Prost will work closely with the school’s administrative team and faculty to carry out daily supervision, attendance, discipline, and other matters of student life. He will develop relationships with students and their families, promoting inclusivity and school spirit while encouraging godliness and accountability toward student success.

RABBI SHAYE GUTTENBERG HEAD OF SCHOOL

MATT PROST DEAN OF STUDENTS

Rabbi Guttenberg comes to Hebrew Academy from Silicon Valley, California where he previously served as the Head of School at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School (SPHDS). He moved to Miami with his wife, Dina, and their four children. Rabbi Guttenberg grew up in the vibrant and diverse Baltimore Jewish community. He attended the local Jewish day school, Talmudical Academy. After high school, he attended a two year program in Israel at Yeshivat Sha’alvim, a preeminent Zionist Hesder Yeshiva. After Israel, Rabbi Guttenberg attended Yeshiva University in New York City where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology while interning during the summers at Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He continued his education at Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration where he received his Master’s Degree while simultaneously completing his rabbinic training at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. After several years in Jewish communal leadership positions, Rabbi Guttenberg recognized the importance of employing sophisticated management and business administration models to better serve the needs of the Jewish community, which is why he went on to earn an MBA with a specialization in innovation and entrepreneurship from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Additionally, Rabbi Guttenberg completed certificate programs at Teachers College of Columbia University, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future, and Machon Puah Institute.

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of Christopher Columbus High School is pleased to announce that Thomas Kruczek will become the school’s second president, effective July 1, 2019. Kruczek is currently the President of Notre Dame College, a Catholic liberal arts college in South Euclid, Ohio. Before entering academia, Kruczek held positions in financial planning and marketing with the Walt Disney Company and owned and managed two businesses in the areas of international consulting and manufacturing. Kruczek holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. With a thirty-plus year career that has successfully encompassed higher education and the business world, Kruczek is a proven leader and mentor with extensive experience in management, strategic planning, finance, and marketing. In addition to serving as the President of Notre Dame College for the last five years, Kruczek led South Florida based Lynn University’s College of Business & Management as Dean and served as the Executive Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship at both Syracuse University and Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.

THOMAS KRUCZEK PRESIDENT

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In July 2019, Fanning M. Hearon III began as Palm Beach Day Academy’s Head of School. Until June 2019, he served as Head of School at Maple Street School in Vermont, prior to which he was Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean at Vermont Academy for five years.

Fanning also spent thirteen years at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he was an AP Spanish teacher, lacrosse coach, Class Dean and Chair of the Modern Languages Department. Fanning began his 27 year career in independent school education at his alma mater, the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, where he served as a teacher, coach, dorm parent, Director of the WFS Summer School in Spain program and Assistant Director of Admissions.

FANNING HEARON UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Dr. Spencer Taintor, the new Head of School for St. Mark’s Episcopal School, is no stranger to South Florida. Born on Key Biscayne, Dr. Taintor graduated from St .Stephens Episcopal Day School and Gulliver Preparatory in Coral Gables. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an MBA from the University of Miami. He rounded off his educational training with Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and additional studies in educational technology and human resources. Dr. Taintor is a nationally published author having written a book on building educational resiliency in students as well as several published articles in national publications. He has been the guest speaker at several national and international educational conferences including a having the opportunity to speak about k-12 educational technology trends at Eton College in London. As his education career progressed, Dr. Taintor has served as Head of School for independent schools in Florida, Maryland, and Wisconsin. If you ask him what his dream has always been, he will tell you that it was to return to his roots, to his home in South Florida and lead an Episcopal School that reflected the values and diversity that was the foundation of his own childhood. Dr. Taintor is delighted to be the next Head of School at St. Marks. He is joined by his wife and middle school sweetheart, Elizabeth, and his two children.

JENNIFER GEIMER UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR

DR. SPENCER TAINTOR HEAD OF SCHOOL

Head of The Cushman School, Ms. Arvi Balseiro, has recently named Mrs. Jennifer Geimer the Upper School Director following the restructuring of the Middle and High School departments into a more cohesive Upper School division. The goal is to create greater continuity of school culture and programming. Mr. Doug Romanik will serve as the Associate High School Director and Mrs. Arlene Sauleda as Associate Middle School Director working with Geimer to ensure the seamless execution of Cushman’s character driven approach to education during these critical upper school years. As part of her 25+ years’ experience, Geimer previously served as Cushman’s Middle School Director and as a first grade teacher. Mrs. Geimer has a Master’s in Education and Leadership from Barry University. She is a certified Love and Logic Trainer, and a sought-after presenter at statewide (FCIS) and national (NAIS) conferences. Under Mrs. Geimer’s leadership, the Upper Division curriculum will provide a delicate balance of a loving and nurturing environment coupled with opportunities to become “innovators of change” and make a difference in our society and beyond. “We believe rigorous academics in a vacuum are far less effective that providing learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful with regular hands-on lessons,” says Geimer.

James A. Knapp has been named the new Chief Strategy Officer at The Cushman School. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic plan development, program management, and fundraising in the higher education realm, Knapp will serve as trusted Cushman leadership and lead relationship builder for the school. He currently serves as the chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Education Committee and is a chair-elect of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. In this new role, Knapp will be working alongside Arvi Balseiro, Head of School, the Board and the faculty/staff to build a vision and corresponding development strategy to meet the needs and mission of the school and drive strategic growth. In addition, he will work to strategically connect Cushman to the community and build meaningful collaborations.

JAMES A. KNAPP CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

SANDRA BURROUGHS

Mrs. Burroughs joins St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School as the Director of Counseling.

Mrs. Burroughs most recently served as the Chaplain at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community where she lead worship services, provided pastoral care, and taught health and wellness to residents. Prior to her role as a Chaplain, Mrs. Burroughs was the Founder and Director of Helping Hands Clothing Closet and His Hands Food Pantry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wake Forest University, and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING

Mr. Derryberry joins St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School as the Director of Advancement. Mr. Derryberry most recently served as the VP of Development for the YMCA of South Florida.

Mr. Derryberry has an extensive background in alumni relations, development, marketing and communications, and volunteer management. His experiences include posts at Ohio University, Florida State University, Boston University and the University of Miami working with diverse constituents and cultivating relationships with alumni, donors and the community to generate external support expanding student and institutional achievement.

QUENTIN DERRYBERRY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

AMANDA THOMPSON

Mrs. Thompson joins St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School as the Chief Financial Officer. She has a plethora of experience as a Florida Certified Public Accountant. Most recently, she served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for AECS Consulting Inc., where she oversaw the financial reporting, record keeping, and tax preparation for international and domestic businesses. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida International University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Oxbridge Academy welcomes Dr. Ann Masterman as the director of admission. A former Floridian, Dr. Masterman joins Oxbridge from Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga, California, where she was the director of enrollment management. She has a proven history in enrollment, admission, marketing, and operations experience in both independent schools and higher education with 13 years of experience. Dr. Masterman has also served as the executive director of enrollment marketing and operations for the University of Miami, where she led the development of a marketing analytic measurement plan to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns to recruit and enroll students leveraging several analytics platforms. Dr. Masterman received her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Boston College as well as her master’s degree in higher education administration (concentration in enrollment management) from the University of Miami and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University.

DR. ANN MASTERMAN DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION

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MIAMI-DADE

FAITH. CHARACTER. SUCCESS.

Before they change the world they need a solid foundation Learn how Florida Christian School’s academic, fine arts and athletic programs are a driving force behind the success of thousands of world changing FCS graduates. Call us for a campus tour.

4200 SW 89 Avenue Miami, FL 33165

Tel: (305) 226-8152 www.floridachristian.org

GIANNA ORTIZ CLASS OF 2019 • MIAMI-DADE 2019 ALL COUNTY SCHOLAR ATHLETE • COLLEGE: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY • FCS STUDENT SINCE 3K

CREATING FUTURE LEADERS

EVERY DAY IS OPEN HOUSE AT HEBREW ACADEMY! Contact us for a personal tour and explore our unique programs.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 305.532.6421 x113 or schedule an appointment online at hebrewacademymiami.org/admissionsappointment.

Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox, Jewish, college and yeshiva preparatory, school serving students from birth through Grade 12.

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™ ESPINOSA ACADEMY EDUCATING CHILDREN SINCE 1933 • THE ESpINoSA METHoD • K3 - 8th grades

To REACH A CHILD’S SoUL, oNE MUST kNow HIM, GUIDE HIM, AND ESpECIALLy LovE HIM.

~ CoNCHITA ESpINoSA

SCHEDULE yoUR pRIvATE ToUR ToDAy • 305-227-1149 www.CoNCHITAESpINoSA.CoM • 12975 Sw 6TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33184 Ai, NCpSA, NIpSA, SACS, MSA, AISF, ISSF • #MoRETHANASCHooL

Creating Innovators of Change for Success

in College and Beyond!

Cushman High School

empowers students beyond a traditional college preparatory track by building core competencies in citizenship, design, art, and technology. The School provides a range of rigorous offerings which promote scholarship, character, leadership, communication and innovation as cornerstone skill-sets. Cushman students are required to become and remain self-aware, engaged and solution-oriented citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Please join us at one of our High School Open House events, 4700 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 5:30 PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 7:00 PM

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

The Cushman School

An Identity Linked to Excellence Pre-K to 12th grade I cushmanschool.org Main Campus (Pre-K-8th grade) I 592 NE 60th Street I Miami, FL 33137 High School Campus (9th – 12th grade) I 4700 Biscayne Blvd. I Miami, FL 33137

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

early childhood education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Piazza Academy V

Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori

Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos.-6 y/o 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814 Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540 Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-5 14850 Sw 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995 Red Road Campus Preschool Ages 3-6 y/o 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com Academir Preschool Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1 305-220-2205 All Nations Academy Early Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1 305-651-5689 Arrowhead Nursery & Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-264-2345 Bamby’s Day Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grade K 305-448-2458 Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-447-1233 Bayles Early Child Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK 305-891-5508 Bet Shira Early Childhood Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-238-2606 Bethany Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1 305-758-6367 Building Future Minds Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K 305-471-4900 CCLC at South Dade Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 786-243-4705 Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-348-2143

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

Progressive School Preschool - Elementary

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

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

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

m i a m i children's museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beacon Hill Preparatory School Grades NS-8 305-621-3604

Gulliver

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

Bee Academy Grades K-12 305-259-1599

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Center Academy Grades PK-K (Grades 1-12 Coming Soon) 786-378-8646

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

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

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

Cinderella School Grades K-4 305-885-8556

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

Conchita Espinosa Academy

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

nonsectarian

• traditional

Academy for Young Learners Grades PK - 4 305-698-0202 Allison Academy v Grades 6-12 305-940-3922

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

www.conchitaespinosa.com

The Cushman School Grades PK - 12th 592 NE 60th Street Miami, FL. 33137 305-757-1966

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

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

www.fids.org

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

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

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

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

Aventura Learning Center Grades K - 2 305-940-0408

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Gulliver Academy

Marian C. Krutulis Campus

Gulliver Academy

Montgomery Drive Campus

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

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

Grades 9-12 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 305-274-9535

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

Highpoint Academy v Bilingual Education Grades PK2-8

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

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Lincoln Marti Schools and Day Care Center v Grades NS-12 305-643-4888

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

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

Ransom Everglades School Grades 6-12 Middle School 2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 High School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800

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 Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799 Vann Academy Grades K-6 305-223-3241 Village Pines School Grades PK-5 305-235-6621 Wonderful Paradise Learning Center All-girls | Grades 3 305-278-9090 World Hope Academy Grades 9-12 786-592-2384

religious affiliations

www.ransomeverglades.org

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

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

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

Riviera Schools

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 6-12 305-751-8367

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

www.rivieraschools.com Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871 Royal Kids Academy Grades PK-3 305-557-5437 Shelton Academy v Grades K-8 305-599-9967 Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs School Grades PK-5 305-825-1477

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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 Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-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-12 3747 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-446-5673

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

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

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

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

Divine Savior Academy v

College-Prep Christian Academy Grades Pre-K3-12 10311 NW 58th Street Doral, FL 33178 305-597-4545 www.divinesavioracademy.com Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818 Ekklesia Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-273-0028 Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383 Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845 First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273 First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776 First United Methodist Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hebrew Academy (RASG) v

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

Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School

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

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

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

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

Immaculata-La Salle High School Catholic High School Grades 9-12 3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334 www.ilsroyals.com Immaculate Conception School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-822-6461 Jacobson Sinai Academy v Jewish | Grades PK-8 305-932-9011 Ext. 231 Kendall Christian School Christian | Infant - 5th Grade 305-271-3723 Key Biscayne International Christian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-7 305-365-6070 Key Point Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-8 305-755-9258 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

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

Lehrman Community Day School Jewish Community Day School 18 months - 5th Grade 727 Lehrman Drive/77th Street Miami Beach, FL. 33141 305-866-2771

LehrmanSchool.org/PSG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scheck Hillel Community Schoolv Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12 19000 NE 25th Avenue Nor th Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831 eHillel.org

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist Union Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-953-9907

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

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

Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733

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

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

Southeastern Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-258-1873

Palmer Trinity School

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

Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558

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

www.palmertrinity.org Pentab Academy Pentacostal | Grades PK-8 305-405-0088 Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 786-429-3942 Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644 Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399 St. Agatha Parochial School Catholic | Grades PK2-8 305-222-8751 St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

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

www.stbrendanhigh.org

St. 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 PK-3 through 5th Grade 1121 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL. 33134 305-444.6366

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

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Episcopal - Preschool, Elementary Junior Preschool - 5th Grade 5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851

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

www.stepsmia.org

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

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-8 305-661-8591

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

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

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

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Temple Beth Am Day School V Jewish Day School | 15 mos - 5th Grade 305-665-6228 The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036 Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000 Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999 The Way Christian Academy Pentacostal | Grades K-7 305-836-4446 West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000 Westminster Christian School v Christian | Grades PK3 - 12 305-233-2030

Westwood Christian School Baptist 2 years old - 12th Grade 5801 SW 120th Ave Miami, FL. 33183 305-274-3380

www.westwoodchristian.org William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-474-4760 Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245 Yeshiva Elementary School Jewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7 305-867-3322 Yeshiva Toras Chaim Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 9-12 305-944-5344 Yvonne Learning Center Christian | Grades PK-12 305-758-3235

special emphasis

• alt method

American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723 American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948 Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111 Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210 Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911 Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509 The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686 Coconut Grove Montessori School v Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484 Ebenezer International Christian Academy Home Study Program (Methodist) | Grades 9-12 305-792-8242 The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914 Fusion Academy Miami v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 305-831-0041 Gables Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades K-1 305-567-1900 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 / Supplemental | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992 International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434 Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990 Kids for Kids Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606 Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308 Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244 Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991

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

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

McGlannan School V Language-based Learning Difficulties | Grades 1-8 305-274-2208

Temple Beth Shmuel Montessori All-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-604-9101

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

Temple Menorah Jewish Montessori Montessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK 305-866-2156

Miami Shores Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-756-7733

US International Christian Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-244-9355

Miami Springs Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-883-0012

Vankara Christian School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade PK-9 305-681-6121

Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-534-8234

Village Montessori at Killian Montessori | Grades K 305-239375

Montessori Achievement Center Montessori | Grades 1-8 305-893-5994

Village Montessori Day School Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-898-9199

Montessori Children’s Academy Montessori | Grades PK-2 305-225-3070

Von-wedel Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-893-9876

Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-380-0513

We Love Kids Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K 305-885-2490

Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes All-girls Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7 305-823-2522

Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225

Montessori Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-388-9016

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

Montessori School of North Miami Montessori | Grades PK-6 321-639-2266

special education

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

A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy Special Education | Grades K - 6 786-293-7000

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

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 305-271-9771

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

Beyond Expectations Academy Special Education | Grades 2-12 305-378-5775

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

Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12 305-971-1230

The Roig Academy v

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

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

www.roigacademy.com St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Montessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080 Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826 Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562

Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966 Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226 Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12 305-547-4715 EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12 305-758-9910 Educational Alternatives Special Education | Grade PK 305-221-5035

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Faith Fellowship School Special Education | Grades 3-9 305-246-5534

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

Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10 305-626-9162

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

I Smile For Children Special Educationl | Grades K-4 305-302-5840

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

Kesher L.D. Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12 305-792-7060 Killian Oaks Academy Special Education | Grades PK 305-274-2221 Marian Center School and Services Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Grades 1-12 305-625-8354 Miami Learning Experience School Special Education | Ages 5-22 / Adults 22+ 305-275-5900 Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443 Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678 Schoolhouse Academy Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200 South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119 United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

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

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

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Hallandale House of Learning Montessori Preschool v Ages 18 months to 5 years old 124 NE 1st Ave Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-454-5494

www.hallandalehouseoflearning.com Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051 Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006 Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866 Kids of Promise Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K 954-989-7998 KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780 Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555 The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884 Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269 New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321 Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710

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

www.sinaiholly wood.org

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

American Heritage School v Grades PK-12 954-472-0022 American Preparatory Academy v Grades K-12 954-434-8936 Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600 Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5 954-473-4400 Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514 Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163 Fort Lauderdale Prep School v Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

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

www.nbps.org

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

NSU University School v

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

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

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

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

www.summitquesta.com

Innovative & College Prep Curriculum

Pine Crest School

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

www.pinecrest.edu

Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087 Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172 The Randazzo School Grades NS-12 954-968-1750 School Of Excellence Grades K-12 954-792-6118 Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805 West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424 Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12 954-236-2300

religious affiliations Abundant Life Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-979-2665 Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584

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

David Posnack Jewish Day Schoolv

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

K-12 College Preparatory School 5810 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100 www.posnackschool.org

Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300 New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842

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

Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parkway Christian School

Beth Emet Elementary School

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

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

www.bethemetschool.org Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554 Brauser Maimonides Academy v Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886 Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301

Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584 Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677 Highlands Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-421-1747 Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375 Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758

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

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

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

AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12 954-581-8222

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

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

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

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

Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 954-927-5544

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

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

Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-772-5468

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

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

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

BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5 954-946-2229

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

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

The Blake School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-584-6816

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

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

Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program/Alternative (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869

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

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

Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808

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

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6 954-358-0497

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

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

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5 954-358-4200

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

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

Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK 954-968-4545

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

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

Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-581-2744

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westminster Academy v

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

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolV Episcopal Toddler - 8th Grade 1750 Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-563-4508

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

St. Thomas Aquinas

Catholic College Prep High School Grades 9-12 2801 SW 12 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org

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

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

www.wa.edu

Weston Christian Academy

Maria’s House Montessori School

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

Weston

WC A

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

954-435-4622

special emphasis

• alt method

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

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

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

Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077

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

Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337

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

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

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

The Sagemont School Exceptional Abilities and focused programs | PK-12 954-389-2454

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

Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 954-510-0600

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

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

s p e c i a l e d u cat i o n 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

PALM BEACH early childhood education Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430 Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013 Church in the Gardens Preschool Preschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K 561-622-3398 The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020 Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262 Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003 KinderCare Daycare/Preschool 1-800-633-1488 Mt. Olive Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades K 561-274-0947 Palm Beach Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 541-968-4332 Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628 Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772 Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552 Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092 Victory Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 561-965-5091

nonsectarian

• traditional

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

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

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

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

www.bocaprep.net

Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12 561-842-6349 Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12 800-890-6269 Glades Day School v Grades PK-12 561-996-6769 Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737

The Greene School

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

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The King's Academy Grades PK-12 561-686-4244

Oxbridge Academy

Boca Raton Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-391-2727

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

Cardinal Newman High School v College Preparator y (Catholic) Grades 9-12 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.com

Palm Beach Day AcademyV

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

www.oapb.org

Independent Private School Lower Campus Pre-K2 – 3rd Grade 1901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-8815 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 Pre-K4-8 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800

www.pinecrest.edu Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270 Unity School Grades Toddler - 8 561-276-4414 Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776 The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

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

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

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

www.divinesavioracademy.com

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

www.dkja.net Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033 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 Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507 Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363 Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780 Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000 Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

Lake Park Baptist School v

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

www.lakeparkbaptist.org

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216 Maranatha Christian Academy v Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377 Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K 561-368-1215

Meyer Preparatory v

College Prep Grades K-8 5225 Hood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-686-6520

www.meyerprep.org

Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998 New Horizons Christian Academy v Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933 Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053 Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624 RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

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

Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242 Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676 St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171 St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272 St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974 St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 561-314-2100 St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045

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

Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288

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

Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6 561-479-8266

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

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

Fusion Academy Boca Raton v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 561-953-9365

The Shepherd’s School Church of God | Grades PK-12 561-924-9578 Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4 561-750-4240

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

Goliath Academy Alternative School (Christian) | Grades 9-12 954-274-0651 The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677 Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331 Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca Raton Language Immersion | Grades PK-5 561-727-0221

www.srcs.spanishriver.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

special emphasis

• alt method

s p e c i a l e d u cat i o n

Academic Private High School v Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990

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

Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074

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

The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748

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

His Academy Institute Special Education | Grades 3-12 561-881-5412 Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141

FLORIDA boarding schools 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

Day and Boarding College Preparatory School Grades Pre-K to 12 7400 San Jose Boulevard Jacksonville, FL. 32217 904-256-5030 w w w. B o l l e s . o r g Donahue Academy of Ave Maria Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 239-304-7068 Florida Prep Academy v Day Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 321-723-3211 IMG Academy International Boarding School | Grades 5-12 941-739-3964 Monteverde Academy Grades PK-12 407-469-2561

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

www.nbps.org

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

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he beginning of the school year is much like every first day in January. The sense of a new beginning is often times received with excitement and anticipation, making it the perfect time to establish family habits that can lead to a healthy (and happy) home. A new school year allows the opportunity to reset and revisit what works and doesn’t work for your family as you transition from a lazy summer break back into a demanding new school year. Start with your family’s nutrition and exercise routines, keeping in mind that they are comprised of decisions that are as personal as breastfeeding or being vegan. You should not feel suffocated when it comes to your family’s personal choices.

Your private decisions should never be open to public curiosity or debate as this inevitably leads to shaming. Shaming is never the right way to encourage healthy habits and lifestyles.

Instead establish healthy habits by planning, being patient and putting your efforts behind the right things. Here are a few ways to help you cut through all the noise when setting better habits intentionally.

Find What Sparks Joy I’m not going to suggest you use the Konmari Method and throw away everything in your pantry but I am going to ask you to declutter your mind from all those preconceived notions on health. Instead, try to define what “healthy” looks like for your family. A family that logs a lot of hours sitting during the week may choose to cut carbs in order to find balance, whereas a family who is very active (Continued on page 39)

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Long Term vs Short Term You must evaluate whether you want and need rapid results or whether you are trying to create sustainable change. Are you trying to jumpstart healthy living or are you looking to adopt behaviors that you can stick to for the long haul? It is important to understand that every effort to get healthy is meaningful, but some changes help pave the way to better health more directly.

Small Shifts Small shifts lead to big changes. We often think of the big oak tree as always having been this big and majestic canopy of strength.

The reality is that it too started out as a small nut. It went through daily changes over long periods of time before it became a source of food, shade, and protection. Just like the oak tree, you may not see the daily results but rest assured that transformation is happening.

Small changes such as parking farther away or using the stairs instead of the elevator can turn into the catalyst that launches you into training for a marathon. Insignificant adjustments such as rearranging your refrigerator, can help you make healthier choices by keeping the leftover pizza less visible and accessible. Think about it, how many times have you thrown away a bag of spring mix salad because you couldn’t see it and forgot it was there? Ordering groceries online can be a game changer as well. It not only helps you avoid and resist temptations and impulse shopping, but it can save you time and money.

Over time, you can increase your efforts and enjoy the benefit of these small changes without feeling that the journey to health was a huge struggle.  .

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

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Phone, Wallet, Keys, and Life Skills. | Don't let them leave home without them

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he hardest truth in parenting is that our kids will one day leave home. Some parents are counting down the days while others can’t bare to even think about the impending separation.

The ideal moment to think about preparing your child for their solo flight is now—whether your child is 5 or 15. The key indicator that your child is ready to leave home is when your child begins to take ownership and initiative in their responsibilities, particularly within the areas of their health, their academics, and their chores and obligations.

While the desire to take ownership of their responsibilities cannot be taught, there are skills that you can begin teaching them now to boost their self-confidence. Most of the resistance parents encounter with responsibilities stems from fear of messing up and getting reprimanded. It is important to take the time to use visual and verbal instruction with children, always giving them a template to follow.

I knew an 18 year-old college freshman, that had decided she was going to apply for credit cards because she was finally old enough. One day she grabbed every application with promises of 0% interests and flashy card designs and mailed them all out.

She was proud of herself for taking initiative and figuring it out on her own. She waited patiently the next few weeks for that shiny plastic card to arrive in the mail, the one with her very own name that symbolized her independence. What she got instead was a hard lesson on how credit cards work. She didn’t just get letters denying her of all the credit lines she had been promised.

She received letters from each bureau advising her that she had been flagged for fraud and that her credit score had dropped.

That 18 year-old college freshman was me.

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Cooking|

You should definitely take the time to teach them the basics of measuring such as the difference between a tablespoon and a teaspoon of salt.

Teach your children a few family recipes and secrets too but don’t neglect the simple things like how to pick the ripe and ready to eat fruits or how to tell when pasta or rice is al dente (the ideal consistency). Teach them kitchen safety too. Don’t let them learn the hard way that you can’t put aluminum foil in the microwave or that you should never throw water on a grease fire.

Always cut away from yourself and never throw bacon grease down the drain. Did you know that the bottom drawers of some ovens are NOT for storage but rather to broil food or keep it warm?

how hard it is to rebuild your credit. I was lucky enough that I learned that lesson without falling into mountains of debt at 18 simply because I didn’t have a clear understanding of debt and credit. It was not the last mistake I would make, but I can tell you that I avoided some serious hardships simply because I was taught certain life skills by my parents, teachers, and even coaches. Your child may already possess some of these skills, use these instead as a table reading to explore other areas that can help prepare your child for their grand exit.

Laundry|

This is a common one, so I will skip over what happens when you mix whites and reds (spoiler alert: you get 50 shades of pink everything). Teach younger kids how to separate clothes by colors (and that clothes should be the only thing we separate by colors) and let them measure out the laundry detergent. If your child is old enough to learn how to fold a paper airplane, they are old enough to learn to fold a t-shirt and shorts. There is no reason laundry should fall on the lap of a single family member. If you have a teen who has already mastered folding fitted bedsheets, there are some other important things you may want to teach them when it comes to laundry. I worked as a claims adjuster for nearly 10 years and I cannot tell you how many dorm fires and floods I dealt with.

How many students lives were thrown into disarray during finals week because of a lint fire or an overloaded washer that flooded. The number one rule to instill in your kids is to never leave the washer or dryer on when no one is home or when they go to sleep. Appliances will eventually fail and catching a small puddle of water or smelling smoke can make a big difference.

When using a washing machine, it is important that you know the max capacity of your machine and never exceed that limit. Make sure that the lint trap in the dryer is cleaned out regularly—and by regularly I mean after every use. If a dryer is getting too hot and damaging your clothes (i.e. melting jeans or bedding), make sure you get someone to check it out immediately. Lastly, your child should know where the water shut off is located both on the washer and in the home or dorm room. Teaching your child how to use appliances safely is as important as teaching them how to remove a ketchup stain.

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Effective Communication| Effectively being

able to communicate is not only a vital skill but also a learned skill. Teaching a child to express their needs and wants, while also considering the needs and desires of others, will help them interact with others and form strong relationships. While they should be learning the basics of sentence structure at school, make them apply what they are learning at home too.

Texts and family group chats are a great opportunity to practice grammar and the dinner table can set the stage for practicing public speaking and active listening. Effective communication is more than just exchanging information, it is understanding the emotion and intention behind the information. It involves making eye contact, active listening, and empathetic feedback.

Health & Hygiene| Good hygiene starts at the tip of their head, ends between their toes, and includes every inch along the way. Most parents have great routines in place for brushing and flossing, showers, and breakout control. There are, however, some aspects that have become second nature for adults that we forget to incorporate them into our children’s routines.

The worst part of parenting is having to trade in the baby breath for the body odor. One day you are sniffing your baby’s breath and the next you are running away pinching your nose. Normal? Absolutely! But still gross. Explain the changes they are going through and the differences between deodorant and antiperspirant. Deodorant masks the smell while antiperspirant stops perspiration. The ideal time to put on deodorant or antiperspirant is before you go to sleep as most are made to last at least 24 hours. Incorporating this into their nightly routine can also avoid forgetting in the morning during the mad rush out the door.

Having clean nails is as important as teaching your child the vanishing art of a good handshake. Both are critical elements of one's presentation and first impressions. Clean nails also play a vital role in the prevention of germs. Your nails should be cut about once every one to two weeks, and trimmed straight across to prevent from hang nails and ingrown nails.

Yearly physical exams are another important part of your child’s health care. As the parent, you’ve probably owned the responsibility of scheduling your child's appointments but what happens when your child goes off to college? Show your child how to schedule their own appointments. A lot of teens are fearful of having to make phone calls because they don’t know what to say. Put their health in their hands and emphasize the importance of these exams. They are a good chance for them to address important questions and issues that all teens will face such as drinking, smoking, sexual activity, drugs, and depression.

Part of the transition to adulthood is managing behavioral and mental health issues with oversight and some assistance.

Whether they are issues with sleep, diet, procrastination or bouts of anxiety, children must be allowed to take personal ownership of these issues so they can learn to manage them effectively as adults. The best way to teach kids how to do this is by taking care of your own mental health and teaching them to develop healthy diet, sleep, and exercise habits.

Money Management| it is so much more than just saving and wise spending. Building credit can be a doubleedged sword. Establishing good credit early on can set up your young adult to be self-sufficient, but failing to teach them the pitfalls of debt can leave them prisoners to lenders for years.

The best way to prepare them is to walk them through the process, as complicated as it may seem. Explain how the three main bureaus function, warn them about identity theft and fraud, and remind them of how lenders make their money.

I look back at those simpler 1040EZ times and long for the days when that simple form felt overwhelming. This is still a bit

intimidating for me as an adult. Your teen will have to file their taxes as soon as they get their first job. What a better time to learn how to file their own taxes than when they most likely don't own any property and there's no need for fancy forms. Even if your accountant will be filing your family's taxes, it is a great teaching opportunity to have your child find and print the form. Sit down and walk them through where to find the information needed to fill out the form.

Driving| With GPS available in cars and on almost every smartphone, reading maps sometimes feels like an obsolete skill.

Being able to understand geography and then route yourself accordingly is a safe practice and a vital skill to have, especially when data service is spotty or your phone's battery has died.

Scavenger hunts, road trips, and using public transportation are good ways to introduce your children to maps.

If your child is going to drive a car one day, they must understand the basic maintenance of a car. Not just so that they don’t get taken advantage of when they go to get an oil change but so that they don’t accidentally put diesel in their gas engines. Show them where to find the owner’s manual, walk them through the process of changing a tire, and set up their phones to automatically enter do not disturb mode when they are driving.

It’s no secret, teens are the priciest drivers to insure.

You may not want to leave coverage decisions up to your teens but you can give them the responsibility of shopping around for an inexpensive policy (even if you plan on adding them to your existing policy).

This not only teaches them about how insurance works but also shows them what a bad decision could potentially cost your family. Teaching them about liability to others and how deductibles work may motivate them to keep their eyes on the road and to ignore that text message they just got.

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The last important thing on the checklist is to have a plan in case of an accident. Your child should know who to call, what to say, and where to go in case they are left stranded on the side of the road and they can’t reach you.

Being Good Stewards| What is a steward? A steward is someone who manages something that does not belong to them. Your kids will go off to schools across the world one day and live in rented spaces with roommates.

Being a good steward starts with taking care of borrowed things and spaces as if they were your own. Start now by talking to them about the cost of living. If you give your child an allowance, give your child a financial responsibility in the home as well. Most kids don’t understand that you have to pay for electricity and how it can fluctuate depending on usage. They may not listen to you when you are nagging them to turn off the lights but make them responsible for 10% of that bill and you may gain an ally in that fight. This not only gives them responsibilities in the home but it also prepares your children to have realistic expectations when they move out.

Being good stewards also extends to taking care of our environment. Teach kids about environmental stewardship by

putting them in charge of recycling or sustainable living and taking the Zero Waste Challenge as a family. Make it a big deal so that they too can embrace being part of keeping our planet clean.

Teaching kids that their actions have a direct impact on their environment can help them understand the need to preserve and protect our environment.

Teach them to give freely. “Those who are the happiest, are those who do the most for others.” The idea of being good stewards by giving to others pushes kids away from the “give me” mentality and teaches them to care about the world and other people.

Teach them to be good stewards of their environment, their community and their spaces. Children can start small by giving of their time, money, and even talents.

As hard as the impending separation will be, the transition into adulthood really is one to look forward to ardently. To see your child evolve into a self-sufficient and consciously aware adult should be the gratifying culmination of all the years you poured into them. Their success is your success. 

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hat is a college prep school? A college preparatory school is one that is primarily designed to prepare students for higher education, but isn’t that what every school should be doing? The term is so widely used that it falls on parents to define what college readiness and college prep looks like for their child.

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For some, college prep means that their child has earned college credits before they graduate high school or that by graduation, their child will have gone on college tours, written college essays, and have been accepted to a four-year college or university. For others, it could mean that their child is emotionally developing and maturing enough to be able to make their own decisions in college. It is up to each parent to define what college prep looks like for their child and then evaluate the schools performance and students to see if it fits their family.

In terms of college preparation, not all boarding schools or experiences are the same either. Each school is governed by their unique approach to education, their individual mission statements, and their distinct areas of learning and focus on individual character. At a true college preparatory boarding school, these are the concepts that put their future readiness, front and center.

1. They offer close alliances with students and teachers beyond just their experiences in the classroom, as students have 24-7 access to them.

2. They offer challenging or specialized academic and educational programs, which is part of their appeal for parents and students alike. Boarding schools have rigorous graduation requirements, just like a good prep school would. They will challenge and stretch students by exposing them to new ideas where their strengths will be expanded and where their weaknesses will be used as opportunities. Boarding schools are rigorous and demanding, often times students who are motivated by the challenge are overprepared when they get to college.

3. Boarding schools put your child in the company of other children who are highly motivated, who want to be the best, and who aspire to greatness due to their selective admissions and rigorous acceptance and graduation requirements.

4. Boarding schools educate the whole child with a balanced approach to academics, sports, extracurricular activities and socializing opportunities. This approach keeps them constantly engaged and is directly tied to their ability to learn independent living skills.

5. Your child will have a network of friends that literally stretches around the world. Students at boarding schools come from near and far with vast experiences, values and socioeconomic status unique to them. Living with their classmates will allow them to think and work collaboratively.

6. While the academic benefits of racial, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity are well established, the diversity provided by boarding schools also promotes tolerance, encourages cultural sensitivity, and increases social mobility.

Boarding school students will make friends from around the world and this exposure to diverse environments, and the ideas and challenges they present, lead to improved cognitive skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, which are skills necessary for success in multicultural workplaces.

7. With the daily friction of living together removed, the separation paradoxically strengthens families, making children more selfreliant, self-confident and appreciative of their parents.

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