South Florida Family Life 2021 Education Guide

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Baby Isabelle, who had a heart transplant, and her family

Trusted Care for Tiny Hearts When Isabelle was born with just half a heart and not doing well, her doctors and parents turned to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute.

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“Then, in a complicated operation, we reconstructed a place for her new heart,” Dr. Scholl added. “The procedure was a great success, and that’s an amazing feeling.”

“We do whatever we need to do to help these kids,” said Maryanne Chrisant, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Transplant, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy.

“Our results are terrific, and the quality of what we can do is known nationwide.”

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MULTIPLE CHOICES A guide to selecting the right school for your kids.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

9 / General Private Schools 10 / Religious Schools 16 / Montessori Schools 16 / Charter Schools 24 / Special Needs Schools 24 / Boarding Schools 24 / Tutoring Programs 24 / Educational Services

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“Delivering Miracles Again and Again.”

Pregnancy was never easy for Lisa and her husband. When it was time to deliver her fourth baby, Lisa did not hesitate to return to the hospital where their three other children were born: The Maternity Place at Broward Health Coral Springs.

“I have a special place in my heart for every medical professional who cared for me during my deliveries. I would describe my births as intense, but peaceful.

The hospital’s atmosphere, the team’s medical expertise, and the overall safe feeling really contributed to my peace of mind.” - Lisa, Proud mom of four (Coconut Creek resident) The Maternity Place, part of the new $65 million patient tower at Broward Health Coral Springs, offers a modern, upscale and comfortable environment.

• Dedicated private entrance for expectant moms • Private spa-like suites with personal bathrooms • 10 Private Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) rooms • Maternity and childbirth classes

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multiple CHOICES SELECTING THE RIGHT KIND OF SCHOOL FOR YOUR KIDS

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Parents who are looking for the right school for their kids can be forgiven if they’re confused.

There are many different kinds of schools, and it can be difficult to tell the difference between them. Following is an overview of the most common school choices, so parents can make informed decisions that best serve their needs.

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Charter Schools

Charter schools are a specific kind of public school. Like regular public schools, they receive public funding. However, they’re independently operated and have more autonomy than most public schools when it comes to curriculum and instruction. They tend to have a specific educational focus, such as performing arts or math and science. Students are often selected through a lottery rather than on their academic merit or other factors like demographics.

Distance-learning Schools

Distance-learning schools, also known as online or virtual schools, are schools where students receive instruction from home, similar to what’s happening during the pandemic but on a permanent basis. They can be public or private, and they often abide by the same educational regulations and standards as brick-and-mortar schools. Parents often choose distance-learning schools because they like their convenience and flexibility.

Learn more about Florida’s programs, FLVS Flex and FLVS Global School, at www.flvs.net.

District-zoned Schools

District-zoned schools, or neighborhood schools, are the regular public schools in your area. These are publicly funded, follow state guidelines for curriculum and instruction, and are open to all kids living within their catchment area (or zone).

Most parents send their kids to district-zoned schools because they’re conveniently located, and their kids are almost guaranteed to have their neighborhood friends as classmates.

Visit www.browardschools.com and www.palmbeachschools.org for details.

Faith-based Schools

Faith-based schools are private schools that operate under local parish churches or temples. These schools teach regular academic subjects like language arts, math, science and social studies in addition to offering religious instruction and prayer services.

Parents often choose a faith-based school because they want their kids’ education to be grounded in particular religious values.

International Baccalaureate Schools

International baccalaureate schools are schools that are members of the International Baccalaureate Association, an international educational foundation founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1968. They include both private and public elementary, middle and high schools. Students who graduate from these academically-rigorous high school programs are highly competitive when they apply for admission to colleges and universities around the world. Some private schools and select public schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties have IB programs at the elementary, middle and high school level.

Check www.flibs.org for a complete list.

Language Immersion Schools

Language immersion schools are private and public schools in which all or most of the instruction is delivered in a language other than English. The teachers are often fluent in two or more

languages. The educational programs are typically designed for students whose native language is English, and they’re great if you want your kids to become fluent in another language.

Common languages of instruction include Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish.

Magnet Schools

Magnet schools are public schools with magnet programs that are open to kids throughout the school districts. Like charter schools, they operate alongside regular public schools, have a particular educational focus, and their instruction often emphasizes hands-on learning. Unlike charter schools, however, magnet schools usually don’t admit students via a lottery and they factor in the academic merit of students. Learn more on your school district website.

Montessori Schools

Montessori schools are private and public schools that follow the educational philosophy of the Italian physician Maria Montessori who promoted a child-centered approach that includes lots of hands-on exploration. Instead of a one-size-fits-all curriculum, Montessori schools appeal to each individual student’s interests and abilities. Another feature that distinguishes Montessori schools from traditional schools is that teachers stay with the same group of students for several years. Learn more at www.montessoripublic.org/florida.

Reggio Emilia Schools

Reggio Emilia schools are private schools that follow a specific educational philosophy that was developed by parents living in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia in the 1940s. These schools assume that kids form their own personality and therefore have a student-centered curriculum that includes experiential learning, play and self-expression. Teachers focus on the interests of individual students, ask lots of questions and engage in activities alongside their students. Learn more at www.reggioalliance.org/schools.

Special Education Schools

Special education schools are private and public schools that serve students with special needs. Some focus on multiple needs, others on specific learning differences. These can include communicative, physical and social learning differences such as ADHD, autism and hearing impairment. Teachers are educated to meet the specialized learning needs of students.

They often have an extensive support staff of guidance counselors, psychologists and social workers.

Waldorf Schools

Waldorf schools, also known as Steiner schools, are private schools that follow the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher and social reformer who promoted a specific kind of holistic learning that emphasizes practical skills, imagination and intellectual development. Like Montessori schools, teachers stay with the same group of students for several years to foster a close and intimate mentor-mentee relationship.

Learn more at www.waldorfschoolpalmbeach.org.

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he face of education in South Florida is changing rapidly, especially with the pandemic pushing schooling online. Parents interested in finding education alternatives for their

children outside of the local school district may want to consider a faith-based or private school to meet their children’s needs. Charter schools also offer alternatives to a district-school experience, and families may opt for tutoring to supplement their children’s schooling.

A number of factors go into choosing a school or tutor, such as desired teaching style, enrollment, budget and culture. The following directory is designed to help parents of K to 12 students make those choices.

Families should contact the schools and agencies directly to learn more about what they offer. Parents are also encouraged to take a virtual tour and speak to other families about their experience to find the best fit for their children.

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DIRECTORY GENERAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS BROWARD AMERICAN HERITAGE 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 954-472-0022 www.ahschool.com Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 2,479 BEACON HILL SCHOOL 7600 Davie Road Ext., Hollywood 954-963-2600 www.beaconhillschool.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 89 FORT LAUDERDALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 3275 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-485-7500 www.flps.com Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 186 NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL 7600 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek 954-247-0179 www.nbps.org Grades: PK3-12 Total Enrollment: 1,575 North Broward Preparatory School is a top private day and boarding school that has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957.

NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 3375 SW 75 Ave., Davie 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu Grades: PK1-12 Total Enrollment: 2,000 NSU University School students are engaged in learning that promotes curiosity, innovation, and the exchange of ideas in a student-centered and supportive environment.

Students discover their passions as learners and develop their voices as leaders.

PHYL’S ACADEMY 7205 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate 954-731-7524 www.phylsprep.com

Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 223

PINE CREST SCHOOL 1501 NE 62 St., Fort Lauderdale 954-492-4100 www.pinecrest.edu Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 1,742 PREMIER ACADEMY SCHOOL 3720 Coconut Creek Pkwy., Ste. J, Coconut Creek 954-969-7172 www.premieracademyschool.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 48 STERLING ACADEMY 950 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation 866-502-1050 www.sterling.academy Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 283

BOCA PREP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 10333 Diego Dr. S., Boca Raton 561-852-1410 www.bocaprep.net Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 190

THE SAGEMONT SCHOOL – LOWER SCHOOL 1570 Sagemont Way, Weston 954-384-5454 www.sagemont.com Grades: PK-5 Total Enrollment: 325

GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL 336 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton 561-416-9737 www.grandviewprep.net Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 260

THE SAGEMONT SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL 2585 Glades Circle, Weston 954-389-2454 www.sagemont.com Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 325 WESTLAKE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 8950 Stirling Rd., Cooper City 954-236-2300 www.westlakeschool.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 149

BOCA / DELRAY BEACH AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL BOCA/DELRAY 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach 561-495-7272 www.ahschool.com Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 1,276

LLOYD PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1825 NW Corporate Blvd., Ste. 110, Boca Raton 561-475-5910 www.lloydprep.com Grades: K-12 PINE CREST SCHOOL AT BOCA RATON 2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton 561-852-2800 www.pinecrest.edu Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 876 SALT ACADEMY 7700 W. Camino Real, Ste. 100, Boca Raton 561-235-5775 www.saltacademy.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 24

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UNITY SCHOOL 101 NW 22 St., Delray Beach 561-276-4414 www.unityschool.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 315

ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL 5451 S. Flamingo Rd., Southwest Ranches 954-434-8820 www.mccarthyhigh.net Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 1,647

CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale 954-905-5100 www.ccaeagles.org Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 1,958

RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 615 SE Ninth St., Fort Lauderdale 954-522-2554 www.bcsftl.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 340

CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 2900 NE 47 St., Fort Lauderdale 954-491-2900 www.cghsfl.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 1,175

BETH EMET SCHOOL 4807 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City 954-680-1882 www.bethemetschool.org Grades: K-7 Total Enrollment: 170 Beth Emet School provides a challenging, academically advanced curriculum and a warm, supportive environment that promotes critical thinking, creative expression, self-esteem, social and emotional learning and Jewish ethics.

CHAMINADE MADONNA COLLEGE PREPARATORY 500 E. Chaminade Dr., Hollywood 954-989-5150 www.cmlions.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 550

BROWARD ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1494 Banks Rd., Margate 954-979-2665 www.alcaeagles.com Grades: PK-11 Total Enrollment: 463 ALAZHAR SCHOOL 7201 W. Mcnab Rd., Tamarac 954-722-1555 www.alazharschool.net Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 236 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 954-742-4842 www.allsaintscatholicschool.net Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 248 ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL 3751 SW 39 St., West Park 954-989-8287 www.annun.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 192

BETHLEHEM JUNIOR ACADEMY 6855 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac 954-597-9200 Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 184 BRAUSER MAIMONIDES ACADEMY 5300 SW 40 Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-989-6886 www.brausermaimonides.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 474

CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL 4845 NE 25 Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-771-7700 www.ccsfl.org Grades: PK-5 Total Enrollment: 314 CHRISTI ACADEMY / STEPSS ACADEMY 3495 N. Hiatus Rd., Ste. 100, Sunrise 954-749-6869 www.stepssacademy.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 137 COOPER CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 5201 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City 954-680-0850 www.coopercitychristian.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 103 DAVID POSNACK JEWISH DAY SCHOOL 5810 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie 954-583-6100 www.posnackschool.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 805 This premier K-12 dual-curriculum college preparatory school in Broward County was named the #1 best Jewish day school in Florida and top 10% nationwide in 2020 by www.niche.com.

ELITE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 3970 NW 21 Ave., Oakland Park 954-972-7184 www.eaeagles.com Grades: 5-12 Total Enrollment: 34 FAITH BAPTIST ACADEMY 6950 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate 954-974-2504 www.fbcmargate.com Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 50

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NSU University School Preschool lling Children Now Enro ths – 4 Years of Age 18 Mon • Creative, nationally recognized learning programs • Half-day and full-day options are available

Our Preschool educators encourage children to transform curiosity into inspired learning while teaching them essential 21st century skills of critical thinking, concept development, creativity, communication, cooperation, coordination, and confidence.

Preschool Health Protocols and Precautions Class sizes and classroom furniture will follow physical distancing guidelines and childcare licensing requirements.

Students will stay with the same group of children throughout the academic day.

In our efforts to minimize possible transmission, on-campus visitors will be limited to those who are critical to school operations. Parents will be required to pick-up and drop-off in designated areas.

Parents will be required to provide face coverings for Preschool students.

Staff and students will have their temperatures taken upon campus arrival.

High touchpoint areas (door handles, desks, bathrooms, etc.) are scheduled for more frequent cleaning throughout the day.

Learning experiences will closely mirror pre-COVID instruction.

Whenever feasible, outdoor spaces will be utilized for learning and socializing

Handwashing protocols will be increased, and sanitizing stations will be placed in all classrooms.

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JEWISH ACADEMY 5100 Sheridan St., Hollywood 954-457-3899 www.thejewishacademy.us Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 250 LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 801 NE 34 Ct., Oakland Park 954-564-8950 www.lcaofbroward.com Grades: 2-12 Total Enrollment: 32 LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach 954-941-7501 www.lcsmariners.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 176 MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5980 University Dr., Parkland 954-323-8012 www.mhocrc.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 495

FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY 2700 N. Palm Ave., Cooper City 954-404-7706 www.fbcbroward.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 133

MESIVTA OF CORAL SPRINGS 1730 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-464-0416 www.mesivtacs.com Grades: 9-11 Total Enrollment: 47

FUVIS LEARNING CENTER 110 NE 51 St., Oakland Park 954-530-4870 www.fuvisclc.net Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 35

MOUNT OLIVET SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL 3013 NW 11 St., Fort Lauderdale 954-792-6010 www.mojoacademy.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 40

GLADES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 400 Lakeview Dr., Coral Springs 954-755-6405 www.gladeschristian.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 160 Glades Christian Academy is a ministry of Church by the Glades. GCA accepts Step Up for Students and Family Empowerment scholarships. Some may qualify for free tuition.

NEW LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 2111 NW Second St., Pompano Beach 954-851-6608 www.newlifeprep.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 206

GRACE AND FAITH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 2835 Madison St., Hollywood 754-680-7724 www.gfintlacademy.com Grades: 1-12 Total Enrollment: 107

OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS SCHOOL 2785 SW 11 Ct., Fort Lauderdale 954-583-8112 www.olqmfl.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 298

PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1200 S Flamingo Rd., Davie 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 324 PINEY GROVE BOYS ACADEMY 4699 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes 954-735-1470 www.pineygroveacademy.org Grades: K-11 Total Enrollment: 93 POINT OF GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3610 SW 48 Ave., Hollywood 954-649-0145 www.pointofgracechristianacademy.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 30 POTENTIAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 12401 Stirling Rd., Cooper City 954-434-1550 www.ilovepca.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 206 RHEMA WORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 4850 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes 954-781-8680 www.rwcaliions.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 350 ROHR BAIS CHAYA ACADEMY 8100 N. University Dr., Tamarac 954-788-8781 www.baischaya.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 67 SALAH TAWFIK ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE 5455 NW 108 Ave., Sunrise 954-213-8897 www.stemschool.net Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 161 SHA’AREI BINA TORAH ACADEMY FOR GIRLS 2907 Taylor St., Hollywood 954-927-5544 www.shaareibina.org Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 120

HEBREW ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1500 N. State Road 7, Margate 954-978-6341 www.hebrewacademy.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 371

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL 8001 NW Fifth St., Plantation 954-370-2161 www.oslplantation.school Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 167

SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LUTHERAN SCHOOL 1901 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-772-5468 www.sotcfl.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 133

HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 501 NE 48 St., Pompano Beach 954-421-1747 www.highlandschristian.org Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 599

PARKRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 5600 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs 954-346-0236 www.parkridgeca.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 288

SHERIDAN HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3751 Sheridan St., Hollywood 954-966-7995 www.shcssharks.com Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 445

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SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2230 NW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 954-210-9793 www.sobca.info Grades: PK-10 Total Enrollment: 128

Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 218

ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 363 SE 12 Ave., Deerfield Beach 954-427-2226 www.stambrosecs.org Grades: PK3-8 A hidden Catholic gem in Deerfield Beach.

VPK, Step Up and the Triple AA scholarship accepted. Call for a tour.

ST. BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1301 SW 136 Ave., Davie 954-476-5200 www.stbonaventurechurch.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 661 ST. COLEMAN SCHOOL 2250 SE 12 St., Pompano Beach 954-942-3500 www.stcoleman.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 600

www.stmarkparish.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 550 ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-563-4508 www.saintmarks.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 372 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL 2801 SW 12 St., Fort Lauderdale 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 2,108

ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL 9990 NW 29 St., Coral Springs 954-753-1280 www.standrewscatholicschool.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 342

ST. DAVID CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3900 S. University Dr., Davie 954-472-7086 www.saintdavid.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 438

TRINITY LUTHERAN ACADEMY 110 SW 11 St., Fort Lauderdale 954-463-7471 www.tlaftl.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 40

ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 820 NE Third St., Fort Lauderdale 954-467-7747 www.saintanthonyschoolfl.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 430

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL 200 N. University Dr., Plantation 954-473-8169 www.saintgreg.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 471

WESTMINSTER ACADEMY 5601 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale 954-771-4600 www.wa.edu Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 865

ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL 8003 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar 954-431-5253 www.stbartschool.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 163

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3033 NW 33 Ave., Lauderdale Lakes 954-739-7094 www.sthelencatholicchurch.net Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 220

ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7450 Stirling Rd., Hollywood 954-432-7022 www.saintbernadettefl.org

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5601 S. Flamingo Rd., Southwest Ranches 954-434-3887

BOCA / DELRAY BEACH ADVENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL 300 E. Yamato Rd., Boca Raton 561-395-3631 www.adventschoolboca.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 150 BOCA RATON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 470 NW Fourth St., Boca Raton 561-391-2727 www.bocachristian.org Grades: PK3-12 Total Enrollment: 632 Boca Christian gives students the highest caliber of college-preparatory education in a Christian environment, located on a spacious 22-acre campus in the heart of Boca Raton.

DAUGHTER OF ZION JUNIOR ACADEMY 250 NW Third Ave., Delray Beach 561-243-0715 www.dozja.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 126 GARDEN OF THE SAHABA ACADEMY 3100 NW Fifth Ave., Boca Raton 561-395-3011 www.assahaba.org Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 260 KATZ HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON 21011 95 Ave. S., Boca Raton 561-470-5000 www.hilleldayschool.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 510

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SCORE ACADEMY 900 Broken Sound Pkwy., Boca Raton 561-907-8607 www.score-academy.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 59 SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2400 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton 561-994-5006 www.spanishriverchristianschool.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 508 ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON INC 3900 Jog Rd., Boca Raton 561-210-2000 www.saintandrews.net Grades: PK-12 Total Enrollment: 1,281 ST. JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY 4001 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton 561-314-2100 www.sjpii.net Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 394 ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 21689 Toledo Rd., Boca Raton 561-392-9160 www.saintjudeschool.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 392 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL 701 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton 561-395-8548 www.cyberfalcon.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 369 TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 400 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 561-278-1737 www.trinitydelray.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 225

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www.alphainternationalacademy.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 84

APPLE TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 6301 SW 160 Ave., Southwest Ranches 954-252-9250 www.appletreemont.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 167

ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL 3500 N. Andrews Ave., Pompano Beach 954-944-4123 www.andrewshighschool.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 358

EMERGING MINDS MONTESSORI ACADEMY 9087 Glades Rd., Boca Raton 561-487-3535 www.emmontessori.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 85

ASCEND ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 5251 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate 954-978-4555 www.ascendacademycharter.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 244

LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL 519 NE 26 St., Wilton Manors 954-565-8205 www.littleflowermontessori.org Grades: PK-6 Total Enrollment: 78

ATLANTIC MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL - PINES 9893 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 754-263-2700 www.atlanticmontessoricharter.com Grades: K-3 Total Enrollment: 117

MONTESSORI ACADEMY 19200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-435-4622 www.montessori-academy.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 710 MONTESSORI INSTITUTE OF BROWARD 12425 Orange Dr., Davie 954-472-9620 www.montessoriinstituteofbroward.com Grades: PK-6 Total Enrollment: 231 RANDAZZO SCHOOL 2251 NW 36 Ave., Coconut Creek 954-968-1750 www.randazzoschool.net Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 86 SUMMIT-QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 5451 Davie Rd., Davie 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 473

CHARTER SCHOOLS BROWARD ACADEMIC SOLUTIONS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 2000 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 100/132, Fort Lauderdale 954-572-6600 www.asacharterschools.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 157 ALPHA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 121 S. 24 Ave., Hollywood 954-505-7974

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ATLANTIC MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL WEST 2550 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie 954-790-8943 www.atlanticmontessoricharter.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 150 AVANT GARDE ACADEMY OF BROWARD 2025 McKinley St., Hollywood 754-816-6153 www.agabroward.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 1,902 BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL 2620 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 954-342-4064 www.bengamla-charter.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 506 BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL SOUTH BROWARD 6511 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation 954-587-8348 www.bengamlaplantation.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 506 BEN GAMLA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2650 Van Buren St., Hollywood 954-924-6495 www.bengamlapreparatoryacademy.org Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 408 BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF BROWARD 7595 NW 61 St., Tamarac 954-271-0090 https://babroward.bridgeprepacademy.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 265

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BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF HOLLYWOOD HILLS 1400 N. 46 Ave., Hollywood 954-362-8268 www.bridgeprephollywoodhills.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 322

www.davie.championshipacademy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 506 CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY OF DISTINCTION WEST BROWARD 7100 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 954-514-7323 www.lauderhill.championshipacademy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 331

BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS 6101 NW 31 St., Margate 954-969-8488 www.bmsschools.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 309

CHARTER SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE DAVIE 2801 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines 954-433-8838 www.charterschool.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 300

CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL 4515 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes 954-735-6295 www.centralcharterschool.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,252 CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY OF DISTINCTION 1100 Hillcrest Dr., Hollywood 954-924-8006 www.hollywood.championshipacademy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 542 CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY OF DISTINCTION HIGH SCHOOL 3020 NW 33 Ave., Lauderdale Lakes 954-249-9525 www.championshipacademy.org Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 97 CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY OF DISTINCTION WEST (DAVIE) 3367 N. University Dr., Davie 954-362-3415

CHARTER SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE FORT LAUDERDALE 1217 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-522-2997 www.charterschool.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 252 CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 17189 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 954-538-3700 http://academicvillage.pinescharter.net Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 2,107 CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER MIDDLE CENTRAL CAMPUS 12350 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 954-322-3330 http://centralcampus.pinescharter.net Grades: 6-8 Total Enrollment: 1,339

CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL 3205 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-340-4100 www.coralspringscharter.org Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 1,704 EAGLES NEST CHARTER ACADEMY 3698 NW 15 St., Lauderhill 954-635-2308 www.eaglesnestschools.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 352 EAGLES NEST MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL 201 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-341-5550 https://panaceaprep.org Grades: 6-8 Total Enrollment: 54 EVEREST CHARTER SCHOOL 10044 W. McNab Rd., Tamarac 954-532-3015 www.everestcharter.org Grades: 5-8 Total Enrollment: 131 EXCELSIOR CHARTER OF BROWARD 2099 W. Prospect Rd., Tamarac 754-701-1192 www.excelsiorcharter.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 157 FRANKLIN ACADEMY - SUNRISE CAMPUS 4500 NW 103 Ave., Sunrise 754-206-0850 https://sun.franklin-academy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,395 FRANKLIN ACADEMY COOPER CITY CAMPUS 6301 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City 954-780-5533 www.franklin-academy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,339 FRANKLIN ACADEMY PINES 5000 SW 207 Terrace, Pembroke Pines 954-315-0770 www.pphs.franklin-academy.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 2,212 FRANKLIN ACADEMY PINES K-8 18800 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-703-2294 www.franklin-academy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,392 GREENTREE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 6301 SW 160 Ave., Southwest Ranches 954-780-8733 www.greentreeprep.com Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 165

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BROWARD 3100 N. 75 Ave., Hollywood 954-987-2026 www.isbcharterschool.org Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 87 KIDZ CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL 1800 N. Douglas Rd., Pembroke Pines 954-251-2419 www.kidzchoicecharter.org Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 175 NEW LIFE CHARTER ACADEMY 3550 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-381-5199 www.newlifecharteracademy.org Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 141

HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 1705 Van Buren St., Hollywood 954-925-6404 www.hollywoodcharter.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,571 IMAGINE CHARTER AT BROWARD 9001 Westview Dr., Coral Springs 954-255-0020 www.imagineschoolatbroward.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 842 IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH LAUDERDALE 1395 S. State Road 7, North Lauderdale 954-973-8900 www.imaginenorthlauderdale.org Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 543 IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT PLANTATION 8200 Peters Rd., Plantation 954-618-6335 www.imagineschoolsatplantation.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 359 IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WESTON 2500 Glades Circle, Weston 954-659-3600 www.imagineweston.org Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 922 INNOVATION CHARTER SCHOOL 600 SW 3 St., Pompano Beach 954-715-1777 www.innovationcharter.net Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 456

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NORTH BROWARD ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 8200 SW 17 St., North Lauderdale 954-718-2211 www.northbrowardcharter.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,039 PANACEA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 201 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-341-5550 http://panaceaprep.org Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 94 PARAGON ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY 502 N. 28 Ave., Hollywood 954-925-0155 www.sunpatcharter.com Grades: 6-8 Total Enrollment: 137

RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT PINES 10501 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-862-1283 www.recspines.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 961 RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT PLANTATION 6701 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation 954-556-9701 www.plantationcharter.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 987 RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT UNIVERSITY 8399 N. University Dr., Tamarac 954-414-0996 www.universitycharter.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,432 RISE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 6101 NW 31 St., Margate 954-968-7977 www.riseacademyschools.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 347 SOMERSET ACADEMY RIVERSIDE 2251 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs 954-255-9740 www.somersetriverside.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 384 SOMERSET ACADEMY DAVIE 3788 Davie Rd., Davie 954-584-5528 www.somersetdavie.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 152

PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10801 Pembroke Rd., Pembroke Pines 954-443-4800 http://eastcampus.pinescharter.net Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 1,904

SOMERSET ACADEMY KEY CHARTER 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach 954-481-0602 www.somersetkey.com Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 667

RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT COOPER CITY 2800 N. Palm Ave., Cooper City 954-668-2980 www.recscoopercity.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,210

SOMERSET ACADEMY EAST PREPARATORY 2000 S. State Road 7, Miramar 954-987-7890 www.somersetep.com/index.jsp Grades: K-6 Total Enrollment: 227

RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CORAL SPRINGS 6250 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs 954-369-1179 www.recscoralsprings.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 1,518

SOMERSET ACADEMY MIRAMAR 12601 Somerset Blvd., Miramar 305-829-2406 www.somersetmiramar.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 970

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SOMERSET ACADEMY CENTRAL MIRAMAR 9300 Pembroke Rd., Miramar 954-435-1570 www.somersetcentral.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 1,117

SOMERSET ACADEMY AND SOMERSET ARTS CONSERVATORY 20803 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines 954-442-0233 www.somersetacademy.com Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 2,388

SUNED HIGH SCHOOL OF NORTH BROWARD 1117 Banks Rd., Margate 954-246-4004 www.sunedhigh.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 324

SOMERSET ACADEMY MIRAMAR SOUTH 12425 SW 53 St., Miramar 305-829-2406 www.somersetmiramar.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 216

SOMERSET ACADEMY POMPANO 1101 NW 33 St., Pompano Beach 954-946-4144 www.somersetpompano.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 119

SOMERSET PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT NORTH LAUDERDALE 7101 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale 954-718-5065 www.somersetprep.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 1,073

SUNED HIGH SCHOOL OF SOUTH BROWARD 2744 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-284-7000 www.sunedhigh.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 191

SOMERSET PINES ACADEMY 901 NE 33 St., Pompano Beach 954-786-5980 www.somersetpines.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 446

SOMERSET PARKLAND ACADEMY 8401 University Dr., Parkland 954-718-3391 www.somersetparklandacademy.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 554

SOMERSET VILLAGE ACADEMY 225 NW 29 St., Wilton Manors 954-390-0971 www.somersetwm.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 394

SOMERST ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY 19620 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 954-404-7616 www.somersetacademy.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 695

SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 11421 NW 56 Dr., Coral Springs 954-603-3303 www.summitacademy.org Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 466

SUNFIRE HIGH SCHOOL 2360 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park 954-678-3939 www.sunfirehigh.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 289 SUNFIRE HIGH SCHOOL OF FORT LAUDERDALE 4520 State Road 7, North Lauderdale 954-678-3939 www.sunfirehigh.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 31 SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL 424 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-446-9234 www.sunrisehigh.com Grades: 9-12 Total Enrollment: 423 SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL 502 N. 28 Ave., Hollywood 954-925-0155 www.sunpatcharter.com Grades: K-5 Total Enrollment: 324 WEST BROWARD ACADEMY 5281 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate 754-702-2320 www.westbrowardacademy.com Grades: PK-8 Total Enrollment: 566

BOCA / DELRAY BEACH BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF PALM BEACH 9085 Happy Hollow Rd., Delray Beach 561-406-0709 www.bridgepreppalmbeach.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 343 OLYMPUS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 8411 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton 561-900-5323 www.oi.academy Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 250

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CENTER ACADEMY 4700 Riverside Dr., Ste. 100, Coral Springs 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com Grades: 5-12 Total Enrollment: 77 DIVINE ACADEMY 3347 N. University Dr., Hollywood 954-499-4638 www.divineacademy.com Grades: 5-12 Total Enrollment: 52 LITTLE FLOWERS OF HOPE 2645 Executive Park Dr., Ste. 158, Weston 305-298-9787 www.littleflowersofhope.com Grades:K4-12 Total Enrollment: 12

SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton 561-393-1091 www.somersetboca.com Grades: K-8 Total Enrollment: 425 SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS & MANAGEMENT (SLAM) BOCA 22500 Hammock St., Boca Raton 561-299-6969 www.slamboca.com Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 452

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS ABI'S PLACE 1710 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-753-4441 www.abisplace.com Grades: Elementary and Secondary Total Enrollment: 14 AEF SCHOOLS 4650 SW 61 Ave., Davie 954-581-8222 www.aefschools.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 192 AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY 4850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie 954-434-8936 www.apaacademy.org Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 159 ATLANTIS ACADEMY 11411 NW 56 Dr., Coral Springs 954-752-7571 www.coralsprings.atlantisacademy.com Grades: 1-12 Total Enrollment: 151

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PALADIN ACADEMY 14900 NW 20 St., Pembroke Pines 954-947-4187 www.paladinacademy.com Grades: K-12 Total Enrollment: 109 UNICORN VILLAGE ACADEMY 21100 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Ste. 200, Boca Raton 561-826-9156 www.unicornvillageacademy.com Grades: 8-12 Total Enrollment: 32

BOARDING SCHOOLS THE VANGUARD SCHOOL 22000 US 27, Lake Wales 863-676-6091 www.vanguardschool.org Grades: 6-12 Total Enrollment: 120 Since 1966, The Vanguard School has educated co-ed students in an environment that acknowledges their differences, celebrates their strengths, and supports them in overcoming individual challenges.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL 6600 W. Commercial Blvd., Lauderhill 954-377-1000 www.cscbroward.org The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) provides leadership, advocacy and resources to enhance the lives of the children of Broward County and empower them to become responsible, productive adults.

DAVID POSNACK JCC 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie 954-434-0499 www.dpjcc.org Kids continue learning, creating and socializing through the after school program at the David Posnack JCC. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY 1475 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Ste. 301, Fort Lauderdale 954-377-2188 www.elcbroward.org The mission of The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County is to lead and support the early learning community by delivering high quality early learning experiences to young children and their families.

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Setting Up SCREEN TIME 7 TIPS FOR ES T FOR KIDS IN ABLISHING SCREEN RULE THE AGE OF C S ORONAVIRUS

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ur lives have changed drastically in the past year.

For parents like me (I have a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old) — who are assuming multiple roles as caregivers, teachers, and playmates — the same questions are on repeat: What in the world am I going to do with my kids all day from now until who knows when? And… how many movies is it OK for them to watch in one day?

Parents tend to think of screen use guidelines as a daily maximum amount that’s acceptable. But if you look closely at popular recommendations, such as the ones from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the message — even before the coronavirus pandemic — is much more nuanced and much less focused on time.

For a while now, media researchers have been advocating for a shift from screen quantity to content quality. If kids are engaged with high-quality content that stokes curiosity and fuels imagination, who’s to say that should end when they’ve hit their screen limit? Research has also uncovered the importance of kids’ experience with media, based on who uses media with kids (siblings? parents?), the purpose of the content (school? entertainment?), and who’s talking with kids about what they’re watching (Daniel Tiger and Tiger King both make for great mealtime conversation). In other words: Context matters, too.

Key to this nuance is understanding that all screens are not equal. We shouldn’t act as though one hour of old DuckTales cartoons is the same as one hour of Zooming with a family member, or one hour of playing Fortnite with a friend, or one hour of drawing tutorials on YouTube. What a kid gets out of each is totally different and satisfies different needs — and that’s OK. One of the things the current crisis has really brought home is how unbelievably social kids are and want to be. In some ways, our adaptations to staying at home have made us use technology in ways that are great for children: in service of relationships. Kids may be watching more Netflix and playing more video games than usual. But they’re also videochatting more, playing games with

schoolmates and even enjoying online playdates. Though nothing will ever replace in-person interaction for children, using tech to strengthen relationships is more important than ever.

With that in mind, here are some recommendations when it comes to using screens during this time: • Don’t feel guilty. We are living through a massive cultural shock. Families have enough stress to deal with, and counting screen minutes should be very low on the list of concerns for any of us.

• Not all screens are created equal. Worried that the online classroom is adding to your kid’s screen time? Don’t be. Screen activities shouldn’t be lumped together. Some are educational; some are just for fun. Some are high-quality; some are a guilty pleasure. What we do on screens and how we do it is more important than time spent.

• Good content is key. Choose age-appropriate, high-quality media and tech for your kids. Visit www.commonsensemedia.org to find good content.

• Get creative. Let kids use your phone to shoot photos and videos and then go to town with stickers, slo-mo, and other editing tools. Give them a prompt like, “Take 10 pictures of something round, and then write a story connecting each thing.” Have them make their own memes, record a song, choreograph a dance video — anything that gets them using screens to fulfill their imaginations.

• Use tech to bond. Relationships are critical to kids’ healthy development. Tech can and should help kids connect to friends and family, collaborate with each other, play, and share stories, pictures and videos.

• Talk about it. We’re in a unique position where kids are likely using screens more, and we may have more opportunities to join them — or at least engage with them about what they’re watching and playing. Ask questions about their favorite games, shows and characters. Discuss ideas and issues they read about or learn about through a TV show or a game. This is an opportunity for learning about each other and sharing your values.

• Balance still matters. We should aim for a balance throughout the week. So, more screens? Fine. But also find time to be outside, to be active (indoors or outdoors, with or without screens), eat well, and talk to friends and family (on the phone, on social media or on video chat).

The time at home with kids presents an opportunity to bond with them, even over media. This is not the time to try to deprive kids of something they enjoy and something that research has shown to have positive effects when used appropriately. There’s a ton of great high-quality content out there — let your kids use it, use it with them, and don’t guilt yourself over something that can still be part of a healthy, balanced childhood — especially during these times of heightened stress.

Michael Robb is Common Sense Media’s Research Director.

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EDUCATION in SOUTH FLORIDA by the numbers

Florida has 5 of the 10 largest school districts in the United States.

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South Florida’s school districts — Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade — are among the top 5 largest school districts in the state.

Only 26% of Broward County School District students participated in learning on campus in the first half of the 2020-21 school year. In Palm Beach County, about 43% of district students were in the classroom.

The rest of registered students participated in virtual schooling.

Broward County Schools serve a diverse student population, representing 170 different countries and 147 different languages.

The Palm Beach County School District population includes 197 different countries and territories of birth.

Palm Beach County School District has a $3.8 billion budget for the 2020-21 school year.

Broward’s 2020-21 budget totals more than $4.5 billion.

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Enrollment: 260,715 students in 333 public and charter schools and centers in Broward County.

169,250 students in 179 district operated schools in Palm Beach County.

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There were 46,521 students enrolled in 272 Broward County private schools in 2019-20.

Palm Beach County’s 136 private schools had 27,676 students.

Broward County School District includes 241 schools, centers and technical colleges, plus 92 charter schools. Palm Beach County School District has 179 district-operated schools and is the sponsor of 51 charter schools as of August 2019.

Of the 3 million Florida PK-12 students enrolled in 2019-20, almost 400,000 (or 12.2%) were private school students.

There were 2,821 private schools in Florida that school year.

The Palm Beach and Broward school districts are the largest employers in their counties. Palm Beach Schools has 22,600 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers.

Broward Schools has 33,000 employees.

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