PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SARASOTA + MANATEE COUNTIES
EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HERSHORIN SCHIFF COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
NEWGATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY
SARASOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SEA OF STRENGTHS ACADEMY
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (ECCS) was founded in 1959 and opened its doors to 54 students in 1st through 4th grade with two Sisters of St. Benedict as teachers, Sister Helen and Sister Lucy. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School is the only Catholic elementary school in Venice and has served its parish and local Venice families with quality education for over 60 years. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School is home to 262 students in Pre-Kindergarten (3s and 4s) through 8th grade. Our school serves as a partnership with teachers, parents, families and feeder parishes in reinforcing morality, spirituality, and other Christian values in the faith-filled teaching process. We adhere to best instructional practices, current curriculum, latest technology, and hire quality teachers. Of our 35 teachers, 12 teachers have Master’s Degrees in their field of study or in Educational Leadership and 12 teachers hold certifications in ESE, ESOL, or Gifted. Our programs and curriculum are accredited by The Florida Catholic Conference and we follow the guidelines for the Florida State Standards. Epiphany follows a STREAM Curriculum which is an interdisciplinary, standards-based model that integrates science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Educational specialist teachers complement the classroom teacher in the areas of: music, spanish, technology, library, Art, and Physical Education. We offer a variety of athletic, artistic, and educational competitive teams and clubs. Community service is an integral part of our daily lives and we offer a number of outreach programs organized and completed by our students. We believe all students have the capacity to learn in an environment that fosters academic excellence through diversified instruction. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School offers a safe and nurturing environment for our students.
Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School provides excellence in Catholic education which nurtures a loving relationship with God and builds a caring community that serves others. How are we living out this mission at Epiphany? We offer advanced math and spanish classes in our middle school which can lead to high school credit. Daily Religion class and weekly school-wide Mass. School-wide service or donation projects. National Junior Honor Society—open to 6-8th graders who meet the GPA requirement and the standard for service, leadership, citizenship, and character. Young Marines— is a national youth program for boys and girls, ages eight through high school graduation, focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
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(ICS) is one of the oldest and most established Catholic Private Schools in Sarasota, FL. ICS o ers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students a Catholic Classical Education in a Christcentered environment forming one community of families, students and sta . We educate our students in a way that combines Catholic faith with academic excellence to have students become more aware of the transcendent realities of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Our Catholic identity is woven through the school culture, curriculum, content, and pedagogy. The curriculum is content-rich while building on the previous
Incarnation Catholic School exists to provide an education of excellence while fostering within the community the mission of Jesus Christ for all to grow in faith, knowledge, and love of God.
year’s knowledge for students to expand their thinking on traditional teachings with an emphasis on the development of Catholic values and teachings. Our classrooms are lled with students who love to learn, have a sense of wonder, and are self-motivated to apply their knowledge in abstract ways. ICS o ers over 13 sports and more than 20 extracurriculars, which contribute to the positive social, spiritual and mental aspects of the participants and school community. Nestled in the heart of Sarasota with a park-like and secure campus surrounded by Incarnation parish, ICS is recognized for providing excellence in education and a vibrant Catholic school culture.
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL (CDS) is a fully accredited early childhood and kindergarten - 8th grade inclusive and pluralistic Jewish day school that proudly celebrates students of all faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities. In less than eight years since incorporating as an independent entity, CDS has grown into a nationally recognized model of education, tripling in size to 325 students and welcoming families representing over 41 di erent nationalities. Built on the principles of inclusion, acceptance and tolerance, our goal is simple: to create a safe, small, nurturing learning community where students impact our world as compassionate scholars and global citizens. Community Day School is uniquely positioned to build bridges between di erent faiths, levels of observance and cultures — uniting cross-sections of our community that rarely have a space to come together. Our commitment to inclusion is re ected in our enrollment, variable tuition nancial aid, and programming - we proudly welcome all. Our spacious new 8.8acre campus o ers tremendous opportunity for educational growth
and meaningful student experiences. Its central Sarasota location, expands our accessibility to families throughout the community. It integrally supports our commitment to all students going outdoors for at least one hour per day in order to create an e ective learning environment for the children. Our preschool embraces a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based educational approach while the Elementary and Middle schools employ a rigorous, student-centered, project-based curriculum. Community Day’s unique program features hands-on, experiential learning and deliberately small class sizes allowing students to pursue their natural interests by connecting learning to real life experiences. Once students graduate, they are well prepared for advanced placement curriculum and poised for future success. They know who they are and what they stand for; recognize their unique gifts and how to use them; dare to pose questions and seek solutions; live their beliefs and respect others; and think and reason for themselves.
14 MONTHS THROUGH 8TH GRADE
4335 WILKINSON ROAD | SARASOTA FLORIDA 34233
COMMUNITYDAY.ORG | 941-552-2770
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The mission of the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School is to impact the world by creating a community where children of all faiths demonstrate integrity, academic excellence, and a desire to improve the world.
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FOUNDED IN 1907 BY DR. MARIA MONTESSORI, the Montessori Method highlights a child-centered education supported by neuroscience research that promotes the development of executive function and learning at every age. Known as the “gold standard” for early childhood education, current research also reveals the effectiveness of the Montessori Method throughout one’s lifetime, inspiring a practice of lifelong learning. NewGate provides many different programs to help ignite the minds of students and help them understand the world of professionalism at a very young age. NewGate is an established, triple-accredited school in a region that is becoming increasingly more international every year. A Montessori education creates an entrepreneurial culture. Programs for NewGate’s Middle and High School students include annual internships, drama immersion weeks, research trips, and service learning. NewGate School works with students as unique individuals to ensure they develop their full potential.
ASHTON ROAD CAMPUS
SERVES AGES 8 WEEKS TO GRADE 8
5237 ASHTON ROAD
SARASOTA, 34233 | 941-922-4949
LAKEWOOD RANCH CAMPUS
SERVES GRADES 9-12
5481 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY
LAKEWOOD RANCH | 941-222-0763
STUDENTS 7-12TH GRADES. TEAMGLOBAL@NEWGATE.EDU. NewGate School’s Global Campus is connecting motivated and compassionate learners around the world through online and experiential learning guided by Montessori principles and practice in connection with the campus community of NewGate Montessori School in Sarasota, Florida. This program is built around a community of families in several states and countries who are sincerely committed to giving their children a world-class education that nurtures their self-development, personal creativity, global awareness, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Global Campus is a terrific fit for students who have flourished in a Montessori school but have no Montessori middle or high school program in their community. It is also a good fit for students with an extracurricular passion that requires a more flexible schedule or for students who prefer to learn from their homes for health reasons. Students proceed through an engaging and challenging course of studies with many opportunities for student directed inquiry in partnership and small groups. NewGate’s Global Campus offers everything Montessori education is famous for including authentic investment in relationships to oneself, amidst respectful and kind peers alongside inspiring and caring adults, in a nourishing and thoughtfully prepared environment.
ESTABLISHED IN 1924, THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY is home to more than 800 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school o ers an innovative program focused on educating the whole child in a caring, supportive community. Out-of-Door continually implements new programs and strategies to meet the emerging educational needs of the next generation. Through its evolution, ODA has honored the legacy of its visionary founders who established a school where important lessons would be learned “out-of-door,” or outside the classroom. Central to
that vision was a belief that education should integrate hands-on learning experiences, physical activity, and the arts. Two campuses boast space for visual and performing arts opportunities, as well as 12 interscholastic team sports. More than 50 student-run clubs and activities, including cultural, arts, and service organizations are offered. The Out-of-Door Academy remains dedicated to its longstanding commitment to the development of self-confident, well-rounded graduates who become responsible, contributing members of the global society.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an independent, college preparatory school with campuses in Siesta Key and Lakewood Ranch. Students in preschool - grade 12 achieve high academic goals and build character through a balanced program of academics, athletics, and the arts. Using a student-centered educational philosophy, ODA prepares students for college and for life.
has o ered a distinctively Christian, academically rigorous education for students with the goal of raising future generations for Christ. At the heart of the SCS experience, you’ll nd a team of caring, highly quali ed, and passionate faculty and sta . Dedicated to equipping each of our almost 600 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students with a love for Christ, a passion to learn, the courage to lead and a commitment to serve, our faculty teaches both in the classroom and by example. The love for Christ can be seen in all that we do. Our students enjoy daily prayer and devotions, weekly chapel, spiritual emphasis days and biblically-infused curriculum. Academic opportunities from the Scripps Spelling Bee to AP and dual enrolment classes through Southeastern University help fuel a passion to learn in our students. The courage to lead is cultivated through a host of opportunities
like student council, National Honor Society, and FHSAA athletics. The commitment to serve is developed as students strive to meet our 150 service hour graduation requirement and participate in service projects, worship team and community events. Character development continues outside of the classroom through a host of extra-curricular o erings including Odyssey of the Mind, Mock Trial Team, National History Day, annual Chalk Festival, Art Show and more. Established in 1958, SCS has been infusing faith and igniting minds for over six decades. Sarasota Christian School has been fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools since 1990. FCIS accreditation is the seal of educational excellence for families seeking an independent school education, placing SCS among the very best schools in the nation. Visit our beautiful 25-acre campus and see what an SCS education has to o er your student.
The mission of Sarasota Christian School is to equip students with a LOVE for Christ, the passion to LEARN, the courage to LEAD and a commitment to SERVE.
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SEA OF STRENGTHS ACADEMY was founded in 2009 by two experienced teachers who had a very simple goal - to serve students that were not receiving the reading help they so desperately needed in school. These bright students had often lost interest in school, and felt that they would never learn to read. With proper teaching, using Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory phonics, these students did learn to read, and gained the self con dence needed to reach their goals in school and beyond. Sea Of Strengths Academy serves students in grades 2-12 with dyslexia and other language-based learning di erences. Students participate in daily Orton-Gillingham instruction, which is also infused into all subject areas. This has a multiplying e ect on the reading intervention and is possible because all teachers at Sea Of Strengths Academy receive specialized training from an accredited Orton-Gillingham fellow. Students also receive daily individualized math instruction. Our program is multisensory, using plenty of manipulatives to
The mission of Sea Of Strengths Academy is to help students with learning differences meet their full potential in school, by providing a high-quality, research-backed, multi-sensory curriculum taught by dedicated and compassionate teachers.
demonstrate math concepts. Students move from the concrete to more abstract concepts, and are allowed to progress at their own pace. Other classes include writing, literature, social studies and science. We have a weekly social-emotional class and a quarterly specials rotation. Specials include acting, robotics, dance and taekwondo. Learning outside the classroom is also supported through frequent eld trips and community service opportunities. Our high school program provides students with a number of options, including dual enrollment for college credit or career preparation programs. Through a blended program students attend in-person daily and receive instructional support for their online curriculum. Students in this program also participate in small group OrtonGillingham phonics and daily individualized math instruction. We encourage you to visit our school and to learn why Sea Of Strengths Academy is the best school for students with dyslexia in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Call today to schedule a tour!
In partnership with Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church, the mission of St. Martha Catholic School is to provide each student with diverse opportunities which develop strength in faith, and excellence in knowledge and learning. Students build character through their Christian service to the school, parish and world communities.
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