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WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE!RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856

RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300www.rivieraschools.com I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA

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“Our children’s experience at Riviera has been phenomenal. We continue to see them flourish and are grateful for the educationaland social development the school and faculty have provided.”

Ralph Cabrera, Parent

“As parents of five children, at Riviera we see the quality of the education at all levels, where the children are encouraged to discover who they are through enrichment activities that allow students to explore various avenues for their future.”

Jose and Maridely Sena, Parents

For Pre-K3–8 admission information contact 305.665.3593.For 9–12 admission information contact 305.666.7937

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For Pre-K3–8 admission information contact 305.665.3593.For 9–12 admission information contact 305.666.7937

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worked extensively with the schools listed in the rankings to gather and provide you with the findings. Although the information was obtained directly from each school and to the best of our knowledge believed to be accurate, we realized the criteria we used may have been too general and only considered a few factors of what makes each school great. While this list did include some outstanding schools, we realized that some equally great schools may have been left out.

We have decided to do things a little dif-ferently in our upcoming fall issue. We real-ize every student is different and they each have their own individual strengths we want to nurture. For a family with a student ath-lete, an established athletic program may be a determining factor when choosing a school, whereas a family with a child who has a musi-cal talent, the fine arts programs and facilities may weigh heavier in their decision. After lis-tening to feedback from schools and families, we realized our rankings were too general and not tailored to the uniqueness of our readers. Our families are unique, with unique gifts and unique goals. We have decided to provide each

At Private Schools Guide, we know our readers count on us to provide them with accurate information and we take this respon-sibility very seriously. In our last issue, we

family with the pertinent criteria that will allow your family to compile your unique list of top 10 or 15. This will provide each family the opportunity to create their own ranking tailored specifically for each child.

Here are some of the offered programs and accomplishments we plan to include. All the information will be provided by each school that wishes to participate and we will do our best to validate the information for ac-curacy. We will provide a space for you to list your choices and write your own notes beside each school you choose. As always, we rely on your feedback and suggestions, please email us at [email protected] and tell us what you would like to see included.

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April 2015 - Volume 7 # 1

From the editor

inside this issue

Cover Florida Prep

2 Editorial

10-11 A Year of Expansion

14-15 Educating Children with Special Needs

17-24 Private Schools Directory

28-29 International Studies – The Experience of a Lifetime

30-31 To Board or not to Board?

34-35 Social Events

Florida Prep Cover

Riviera School Inside front cover

Gulliver Schools 1

Conchita Espinosa 3

Palmer Trinity 4

Riviera School 4

Westminster Christian School 5

Florida Christian School 5

Children’s Resource Fund 6

Shelton Academy 6

Roig Academy 7

Hochberg Preparatory School 8

St. Brendan Elementary Catholic School 8

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School 8

Divine Savior Academy 9

Alexander Montessori 9

Miami Christian School 12

Monsignor Edward Pace High School 13

MCM Early Child Institute 13

Summitt Questa Montessori School 25

St. Thomas Aquinas High School 25

St Mark’s Episcopal School 26

Chaminade-Madonna 26

Cardinal Newman High School 26

Beth Emet Elementary School 27

Weston Christian School 27

Palm Beach Day Academy 29

Florida Prep Academy 32-33

Elev|8 Preparatory Academy 37

Miami Christian School 38


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WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE!RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856

RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300www.rivieraschools.com I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA.

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“The encouraging family environment within Riviera has given my son a great sense of confidence and security. He is truly excited to go to school every day.”

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“Riviera challenges every aspect of your being to make youa better person.”

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Children’s Resources is a fully accredited inclusion school offering services to children with special needs and their typically developing peers ages 2 to fifth grade. Class sizes are kept small to create a unique program aimed at each student’s individual needs. All therapies including speech, occupational and behavior are offered on-site along with many extra curricular activities.

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religious affiliation Jewish grades Infants – 8th Grade gender Co-Ed Total enrollment 431 Teacher/Student ratio 1:6year founded 1997

acadeMic STandardS Hochberg Preparatory is the only South Florida School which incorporates a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy into the Secular and Judaics programs for scholars from grades K-8. Every student is encouraged to reach his or her greatest potential through an emphasis on the individualization of the curriculum combined with active, hands-on learning. In addition to our comprehensive core curriculum, we also offer Mandarin-Chinese, Spanish, art, music, physical education and a broad array of extracurricular activities. At Hochberg Prep, we develop leaders who will be competitive in our global society.

viSionWe are a Jewish Preparatory Day School serving infants through 8th grade. Hochberg Prep is committed to challenging high-achieving students to reach their fullest potential academically, morally, and spiritually within a nurturing environment. MiSSionHochberg Preparatory School inspires lifelong learners who will emerge as well-rounded and confident leaders in our global society. We accomplish this through the integration of academic excellence, Jewish values and mitzvot, cutting-edge technology, exceptional arts and athletics, and a love of Israel. We provide a supportive, nurturing environment which empowers students to reach their fullest potential.

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n Alexander Montessori School is committed to the Montessori approach, focused on the Cosmic Goal of Education. This means that academic success and its products have their highest meaning when they contribute the progress of humanity.

n In the Montessori Early Childhood Program, our motto recognizes the potential of the young child to be an independent learner. “Help me to help myself”

n The Elementary motto explains that we strive to impart to the children the highest motive for education: “Help me to help myself that I may help others.”

n These goals of a love for learning and I love for others are summarized in our first school motto: “ To learn to love to learn.”

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Divine Savior Academy A Christian Academy Dedicated to Excellence

Name of School: Divine Savior AcademyAddress: 10311 NW 58th Street, Doral, Florida 33178Phone: (305) 597-4545Website: www.divinesavioracademy.com

Religious Affiliation Christian Grades Pre-K3 through 12th GradeGender Co-edTotal Enrollment 620 Year Founded 2004 Teacher/Student Ratio 1:12

Mission Statement/Academic StandardsDivine Savior Academy’s mission is to provide academic excellence rooted in the timeless truths of God’s Word. As part of one of the largest private school systems in the world, DSA has over 150 years of educational experience. Our expert teachers challenge students with a rigorous curriculum that fosters a lifetime love of learning. Our high standards are evidenced by outstanding test scores and exemplary student achievement.

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expansion. “It has been extremely exciting to watch DSA and the City of Doral grow and expand. We’re thrilled to be a part of

this thriving community,” comments Princi-pal Ben Troge. Divine Savior Academy’s new

high school building will be located to the north of their current campus on an adjoining 7.75 acres

of land. This additional 88,000 square feet of space will house 23 classrooms, 4 science labs, tiered lecture rooms, an out-door classroom, a gymnasium, a weight room, a media center, an

audio visual lab, a computer lab, a chess room, a dance studio, an art studio, and a music lab. The campus will also include 4 tennis courts, a soccer/football field, additional playground area, and over 200 additional parking spaces. The entire DSA community will benefit from this expansion.

While the facility growth alone is exciting for all of the Divine Savior Academy family, the expansion in programs and activities offered is what they are most excited about. The Acad-emy is beginning their Project Lead the Way STEM program next year in their new state-of-the-art STEM labs, as well as their rigorous Advanced Placement Capstone Program. As for

This year has been an eventful year for Private Schools Guide. As editor, I get the opportunity to work closely with a number of private schools in South Flor-ida. This allows me to go behind the scenes and report back to families on exciting upcom-ing opportunities for our families. We recently had the privilege to visit three high schools that are undergoing campus expansions and renovations. We would like to extend our gratitude to these schools for allowing us behind the scenes. This privilege allowed us to see all the hard work and investments going into our children’s education and school environment. These new schools have invested in some excep-tional state-of-the-art facilities and are well-equipped to offer some really amazing opportunities for academic growth as well as individual growth. Students and their families have some ex-citing opportunities to look forward to in the 2015-2016 school year, like new classrooms, new libraries, larger gymnasiums, and even renovations of existing facilities. At Private Schools Guide, we would like to congratulate these schools for their dedication to providing quality education. This is not an easy endeavor nor one to be taken lightly, a lot of time and money goes into creating an environment where our children not only thrive but also enjoy being in.

Divine Savior Academy

When you arrive at Divine Savior Academy in Doral, you enter into a world buzzing with excitement. In 2004, Divine Sav-ior Academy inaugurated their school year with fewer than 30 students in Pre-K to 3rd grade. Currently, the Academy has over 600 students enrolled in Pre-K3 through 12th grade. Through-out the last 11 years, the academy has seen three building proj-ects with the latest being their much anticipated high school

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the fine arts programs, the new building will provide a light-filled art studio, a large music room for choir and the future band program, and a separate chess room for their national-ly-recognized chess team (winners of the National U1600 High School Championship in 2013). The media center will include a computer lab, a student study center, and a video production lab. Outside of the classrooms, their new gym, tennis courts, and soccer fields will provide the space to expand their sports program and provide the training facility for their student ath-letes to thrive in. DSA’s Athletic Director Dan Unke comments, “These facilities will help us take the next step in elevating all our athletic programs and start serious strength training with our new state-of-the-art weight room and fitness center. The new high school building will open its doors in August 2015 just in time for the 2015-2016 school year. On the heels of so much growth in the Doral community, the academy hopes to serve an additional 400 students with their new high school addition. For more information about Divine Savior Academy, contact the

school office at (305) 597-4545 or visit the DSA website at

www.divinesavioracademy.com.

David Posnack Jewish Day School

The second school that we had the privilege to visit with was David Posnack Jewish Day School. David Posnack Jewish Day School in Davie is a premier K-12 college preparatory Jewish day school serving Broward and North Miami-Dade Counties. Founded in 1974, the Posnack School will close out its 40th an-niversary year by opening a brand new, state-of-the-art high school building and gymnasium. The new Paul & Maggie Fisch-er High School will make history as the first purpose-built com-munity Jewish high school in the State of Florida. With close to 50,000 square feet of space, the new building will help ac-commodate the school’s burgeoning population. When it opens, the new facilities will set the standard for secondary education in Florida and help Posnack fulfill its mandate to be at the fore-front of educational excellence. Graduates rank in the top 5% of college applicants nationwide. The school is a pioneer in the use of new instruction techniques that promote greater math fluency. Alongside top-notch STEM, language, and social stud-ies, Posnack boasts award winning theater and music depart-ments, and an extensive athletics program that benefits from the school’s location on a stunning 40-acre campus. A one-of-a-kind South Florida educational gem, Posnack prepares their students to be successful leaders in college and beyond. They will open

their Culinary Institute at Posnack this coming 2016 - where healthy lifestyle and healthy eating, makes for happy kids. The new high school building will open its doors in august for their 2015-2016 school year. For more information about David Posnack

Jewish Day School, contact the school office at (954) 583-6100 or visit

the website at www.posnackschool.org.

Riviera Perparatory School

Riviera Preparatory School was our last stop in this segment of visits to schools with ongoing expansions and renovations. The school broke ground in August 2014, on an approximate 27,000-square foot addition that will be completed prior to the start of the 2015-16 school year. The addition includes a com-bined auditorium and cafeteria, with a full-service kitchen that will offer students an array of dining choices. It will also feature an expanded dance studio, a new library/media center, multi-use meeting rooms, and offices. This phase was included in the origi-nal design of the building, which first opened to students for the 2011-12 school year. “Now we’ve reached the point where the student body will benefit as a result of the additional facilities,” said Peter Cohen, associate director of Riviera Schools. “Our performing arts department is enthusiastically looking forward to all that the new facility affords it,” Cohen added. The audito-rium will boast a fully equipped stage with professional lighting and sound systems that will become the gathering spot for all of school’s special functions, celebrations, and many performances throughout the school year. Given the continued evolution and integration of technology, including tablets in every student’s hands, the Library/Media Center will also serve as a technolo-gy hub for the collaboration of independent work and research. Riviera’s dance program has grown tremendously in the past four years and has experienced much success; the new dance studio will allow it to continue down this path. Riviera Schools are fully accredited, nonsectarian, co-educational, independent day schools for preschool through 12th grade. Established more than 65 years ago, Riviera is dedicated to providing academic in-struction and preparation for responsible citizenship and prides itself on the attention given to each student. For more information

about Riviera Schools, contact the school office at (786)300-0300 or

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Academic Challenges

disorders below. ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a common clini-

cal diagnosis among those who require special education needs. The condition impairs a student’s ability to stay focused on a problem through resolution. The hyperactivity and impulsiveness also make it a challenge to focus long enough on a topic to understand it.

Dyslexia: Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by diffi-culty reading. The difficulty stems from troubles identifying speech sounds and relating them to letters and words.

Autism: Autism spectrum disorders are commonly char-acterized in varying degrees by impaired social interaction, difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviors. In the 2013 publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, all autism disorders were combined into one overall diagnosis of ASD, where-as previously they had been recognized as subtypes. Some people with ASD excel in music, math and art.

Down Syndrome: The most common genetic chromosomal disorder and cause of learning disabilities in children. It is associ-ated with physical growth delays and mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life in those affected by this disorder.

There are a number of organizations and groups which are making considerable progress in tailoring to these needs. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) have made education for students with special needs all the more easy to gain access to public and private education programs.

Florida has special programs aimed at helping students with special needs in order to prevent them from falling behind from their peers. The expectation is success but the route is different and some may say less traveled. The approach requires trained

As of 2011, America was the only free-market OECD (Organiza-tion for Economic Cooperation and Development) country where the current generation was less educated than the previous one. The educational challenges all of our children are facing are very real. No one comes into this world with the same set of strengths and capabilities, so for families with special needs, the challenge can be even more daunting.

The term special need describes students who require special educational needs in functional development skills. The reality that every child is unique, with their own set of strengths and weaknesses, allows them the opportunity to succeed through means of a different approach. It is important to understand child development in order to recognize a child with a delay in one or more areas such as physical development, cognitive development, language development, social and emotional devel-opment, and adaptive development. In most cases, children with special needs can accomplish their own milestones with the help of a tailored approach.

The tailored approach offered by some private schools and special education programs allows teachers to interact with children on a closer basis due to the low student-to-teacher ratios. This specialized and individualized approach provides them a more comfortable environment to learn in. Some research studies have found that children with specific needs who attend pri-vate schools learn more efficient strategies when coping with learn-ing issues.

What defines special needs?There are various underlying factors which can help

define the term “special need” and a number of disorders which hinder the abilities of a person. These roadblocks force students to struggle with their individual development and academic life. Some of them include, but are not limited to, the health

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McGlannan School is a LD School Member of The International Dyslexia Association,

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McGlannan School is dedicated to the education of the whole child with average to superior intellect. A full academic curriculum from grade level through advanced levels is provided. Enrichment Program offered for Elementary Students. Annual Events at McGlannan School: 7th and 8th grade trip, Middle School End-of-Year Social, School wide field trips, Talent Show, Jump Rope for Heart, FieldField Day, Book Fairs and Awards Ceremony. The following is a partial list of the Academic Institutions which former McGlannan students have attended successfully.

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educators who can observe what the child can and cannot do. It requires them to use creative means to engage these students and provide an alternate route to success. These are some of the schools who have responded valiantly to the challenge and are transforming the lives of students and families with special needs.

McGlannan School is an accredited, researched based private school founded in 1964 by Frances McGlannan, an educational pioneer in the field of dyslexia. For over 50 years, this specialized school has provided children, ages 6 to 14 years of age, struggling with dyslexia and related language based learn-ing difficulties the necessary learning strategies, methods and techniques to overcome their learning challenges. The goal of McGlannan School is to strive to maximize each child’s academic potential and foster self-esteem while preparing them for successful transition into the educational mainstream. To find out more about this specialized school visit them online at www.mcglannanschool.com or call (305)274-2208.

Children’s Resources (CRF) provides educational and thera-peutic programs and services that enhance the learning potential

SPECIAL NEEDSand life skills of children, which includes those with special needs. Children Resources inclusion Program offers 1:4 teacher student ratio in their preschool and elementary grades. The small student/teacher ratios facilitate educational differentiation, allowing the children to work at their personal level and at their own pace. One-on-one teaching is also available. Educational Plans are developed for each child, supporting their strengths and weaknesses. Occupa-tional, speech, behavioral and physical therapies are offered on site for the children that may need them. To learn more about Children’s Resources, please visit their website at www.crfcenter.org or call (305).596.6966.

Fort Lauderdale Prep (FLP) has been serving the South Florida educational community for 30 years. They have a deep commitment to the success of all of their students. That commitment is carried out by their caring and supportive teachers. They offer many chal-lenging courses as well as additional services and programs such as: Supportive Services Program (for students with learning disabili-ties), Intensive Reading Programs, Behavior Modification Programs and ESOL services (English for Speakers of Other Languages). To learn more about Fort Lauderdale Prep or the services they offer visit them online at www.flps.com or call (954) 485-7500.

Center Academy is one of the country’s first full-day schools for students with learning disabilities. Established in 1968, Cen-ter Academy provides a college prep curriculum for students with learning disabilities in grades 4-12th. Their team of trained profes-sionals in fields of neuro-psychology, education, and individualized remediation, work together to create a confident, capable and moti-vated student. The Center Academy believes that the individualized care they offer will lead to success in school and carry on through-out each student’s life. To find out more about this individualized approach, visit the Center Academy at www.centeracademy.com or call 954-575-1231.


Academic StandardsGulliver offers a rigorous academic college-preparatory curriculum, supplemented by a wide variety of electives. Gulliver’s Signature Academic Programs include Architec-ture, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, International Business and Entrepreneurship, and Law and Litigation. In addition, Gulliver offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. An expansive selection of elective and required courses are offered, including Performing and Visual Arts, Debate, Journalism and Graphic Design, and Television Production.

Mission StatementThe mission of Gulliver Schools is to provide a superior, personalized college preparatory education fostering well-rounded, successful, lifelong learners. Gulliver is committed to developing the unique gifts and talents of each student in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, global understanding and character.

Academy — Montgomery Drive Campus

7500 SW 120 Street Pinecrest, Florida 33156

305.238.3424

GULLIVER SCHOOLS

Academy — Marian C. Krutulis Campus

12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156

305.665.3593

Preparatory School 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, Florida 33156

305.666.7937

Preparatory School — Miller Drive Campus

8000 SW 56 Street Miami, Florida 33155

305.274.9535

www.gulliverschools.org

12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 ph: 305-227-1149 l Fax: 305-225-0184

www.conchitaespinosa.com

CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY

Mission StatementOur mission is to bring out the extraordinary in every child by educating him to be disciplined in his studies and passionate about his individual talents, to be aware of his social responsibility and to develop a knowledge of and appreciation for the arts.

Our PhilosophyWe believe in the strength of a well-rounded education. We believe the arts stim-ulate self-awareness, creativity, self-confidence, communication and thinking skills, and energize all other areas of the curriculum. We believe a strong and demanding academic foundation provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in life.

We believe the development of a strong, healthy body, mind, and spirit is an essential component in a child’s education. We believe in technology working for man, not man working for technology. We believe in the power of character. Discipline, respect, and empathy must be an integral part of a child’s education. We believe in the sacred partnership between the home and the school.

Accreditations and AffiliationsConchita Espinosa Academy is accredited internationally, nationally and regionally by Accreditation International (AI), National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA) , the Middle States Association (MSA), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF). We are also members of the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF).

Mission StatementFlorida Prep is committed to uniting academic excellence and global citizenship in a school community where students of many nationalities have an equal opportunity to collaborate, participate, and achieve. Our mission is to emphasize mutual respect and personal responsibility in order to focus on student success within our college prepara-tory and military academy tradition.

Academic StandardsAt Florida Prep, the future is the focus. Students are exposed early to goal-setting strat-egies and college planning and preparation. Each student’s curriculum is constructed to put them at the best possible advantage for college acceptance and ongoing future success. With each student completing a mandatory one-year enrollment in the AFJROTC program, Florida Prep’s values reflect the core values of the Air Force-Integrity, Service and Excellence. At Florida Prep, we are proud to develop students who blend academic ability, integrity and good character, along with a knowledge of world cultures, into a powerful force-well prepared for future success, growth, and 21st century leadership.

Accredited byFlorida Council of Independent Schools (FCSIS), and AdvancED formally known as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), the Association of Military Schools and Colleges (AMCSUS), and an affiliate of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Our Air Force Junior ROTC program has been acknowledged by the U.S. Air Force as an “Honor Unit” for eight of the last nine years, placing us in the top 20% nationally.

1950 South Academy Drive Melbourne, Florida 32901www.floridaprep.com

FLORIDA PREP

Mission Statement

The Roig Academy transforms struggling students and students with documented

Learning Disabilities into independent learners. The mission of The Roig Academy is

to serve students with varied learning differences in a loving and nurturing environment.

We believe that every child can improve his/her skills and performance when fostered

with individualized attention, a nurturing support system, alternative teaching strate-

gies and classroom accommodations. As students transition from our school, they are

equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to experience academic, social and

emotional success.

8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 | ph: 305-235-1313www.roigacademy.com

ROIG ACADEMY SCHOOL

Religious Affiliation Non-DGrade PreK3 – 12Gender Co-edTotal enrollment 2200Year Founded 1926Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 8

Religious Affiliation Non-DGrade K – 8Gender Co-edTotal enrollment 100Year Founded 2000Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 7

Religious Affiliation Non-DGrade 6-12Gender Co-edTotal enrollment 300Year Founded 1961Teacher / Student Ratio 1: 10

Religious Affiliation N/AGrade K3 –12Gender Co-edTotal enrollment 670Year Founded 1933Teacher / Student Ratio 1:15


PRIVATE SCHOOLS DIRECTORY2015

1. Alexander Montessori School

2. Archdiocese of Miami Virtual

3. Belen Jesuit Prep School

4. Children’s Resource Fund

5. Conchita Espinosa Academy

6. Divine Savior Academy

7. Florida Christian School

8. Gulliver Academy

9. High Point Academy

10. Hochberg Preparatory School

11. Immaculata-La Salle High School

12. McGlannan School

13. MCM Early Childhood Institute

14. Miami Christian School

15. Monsignor Edward Pace High School

16. Mot Academy

17. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School

18. Palmer Trinity School

19. Riviera Day School

20. Riviera Preparatory School

21. Roig Academy

22. Shelton Academy

23. St. Brendan Elementary School

24. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

25. St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

26. Temple Beth Am Day School

27. The Joy of Learning

28. Westminster Christian School

29. Westwood Christian School

MIAMI DADE BROWARD 1. Beth Emet Elementary

2. Calvary Christian Academy

3. Center Academy

4. Chaminade-Madonna College Prep

5. David Posnack Jewish Day School

6. Fort Lauderdale Prep School

7. Parkway Christian School

8. St. Ambrose Catholic School

9. St. Mark’s Episcopal School

10. St. Thomas Aquinas High School

11. Summit Questa Montessori School

12. Weston Christian Academy

PALM BEACH 1. All Saints Catholic School

2. Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy

3. Cardinal Newman High School

4. ELEV8 Preparatory Academy

5. Oxbridge Academy

6. Palm Beach Day Academy

7. Rosarian Academy

8. St. Ann Catholic School

9. Unity School

MELBOURNE1. Florida Prep


A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy786-293-7000Academir13911 Sw 42 Street 108Ace Academy305-759-8500Achievers Academy High School305-759-1999AIU High School305-940-8855

Alexander Montessori School17800 Old Cutler RoadMiami FL 33157305-969-1814Alexander School, Inc.14400 Old Cutler RoadMiami FL 33158305-233-4540Alexander School, Inc.14850 Sw 67Th AvenueMiami FL 33158305-235-3995Alexander School, Inc.1St Campus6050 Sw 57Th AvenueMiami FL 33143305-665-6274www.alexandermontessori.comAll Angels Academy305-888-9483Allison Academy305-940-3922Alphabet Soup Learning Center305-221-1121American Academy High 888-701-3192American Academy Of Pinecrest305-233-5723American Christia School Art Center305-827-6544American High School Academy Inc.305-270-1440American Worldwide Academy305-456-5948Angels Reach Foundation305-828-5276Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High305-388-6700Archbishop Curley/Notre Dame High School305-751-8367Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School15600 NW 32 AvenueMiami, FL 33054305-508-5556www.adomvirtual.comArlington Windsor Academy of Miami305-624-5656Atlantic Christian Academy305-244-9355Atlantic Southeastern Academy305-261-6930Atlantis Academy305-271-9771Aventura Learning Center305-940-0408Barrington Academy305-242-4343Beacon Hill Center Inc.305-621-3604Beautiful Beginnings Preschool & Daycare305-642-0027

Belen Jesuit Prep500 SW 127th AvenueMiami, FL 33184305-223-8600www.belenjesuit.org

Bet Breira School305-595-3008Betesda Christian School305-685-8255Beth Jacob High School Inc.305-957-1670Bethel Christian Learning Center305-354-9505Bethel Elementary School Of Seventh-Day Adv305-245-0900Better Education System 4 Today Inc.850-584-9626Beyond Expectations Academy305-275-0202Big Star Day Care III305-557-3398Biltmore School305-266-4666Biscayne Academy305-932-8994Blessed Trinity Catholic School305-871-5766Bola Childcare & Learning Center305-759-2585Boys And Girls Preschool Iii Inc305-551-2030Brito Miami Private School305-448-1463Btay Solomon Schechter Day School305-933-6946Calusa Preparatory School305-596-3787Carpe Diem Academia Inc.305-971-1230Carrollton School Of The Sacred Heart305-446-5673Center Of Life Academy305-571-9191Champagnat Catholic School Of Hialeah305-888-3760Champagnat Catholic School Of Miami305-642-4132Chanty Learning Center Dba We Love Kids305-885-2490Children’s Creative Lrng Ctr @ Fiu305-348-2143Children’s Resource Fund8571 S.W. 112 StMiami, FL 33156 305-596-6966www.crfcenter.orgChoice Preparatory School305-235-7926Christ Fellowship Academy305-238-1833Christian Family Academy305-248-9598Christian Learning Center305-559-9409Christian Preparatory Academy Of South Dade305-246-4094Christ-Mar Private School305-823-6515Christopher Columbus High School305-223-5650 x2256

Cinderella School305-885-8556Clara Mohammed School Of Miami Florida305-757-8741Colonial Christian School305-246-8608Conchita Espinosa Academy12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149www.conchitaespinosa.comConcordia Lutheran School305-235-0160Coral Rock Academy305-573-1148Coral Rock Christian Academy305-248-7300Countryside Early Learning Center305-246-5315Cushman Schools305-757-1966Cutler Ridge Christian Academy305-251-1534Cutler Ridge United Methodist Kndg305-235-6654Dade Christian School305-822-7690

Dcs-His House Academy305-620-1672Debbie School305-243-6961Del Travieso Learning Day Care305-888-6848Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Inc305-688-9226Divine Savior Academy10311 Nw 58th StreetDoral, FL 33178305-597-4545www.divinesavioracademy.comDr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy786-318-3818E1r1b1 Sunshine Learning Academy305-652-5457Early Start Inc. Day Care305-229-2858Early Years Academy Montessori305-557-5111Easter Seals Demonstration School305-547-4715Ebenezer Christian Academy305-573-2867Ebenezer International Christian Academy786-312-1893Edc Academy Of Excellence305-758-9910Edison Private School305-824-0303Educational Alternatives305-498-6610Elite Kids Enrichment Center305-823-8670Emmanuel Christian School305-474-0658Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care305-623-6972Emmanuel Worship Inc305-835-2844

MIAMI DADE


HIGHPOINT ACADEMY 12101 S.W. 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202 www.highpointacademy.com

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Faith Fellowship School305-246-5534Faith Lutheran School305-885-2845First Assembly Christian Academy305-248-2273First United Methodist Christian School305-248-7992Florida Christian Academy305-244-9355Florida Christian School4200 SW 89th AvenueMiami, FL 33165305-226-8152www.floridachristian.orgFlorida High School Academy 786-290-5854Florida School Of Excellence305-207-7845Gateway Christian School305-271-1213Gladeview Christian School305-551-6143Glendale Christian Academy305-235-5347Global Academy305-788-5235Golden Mittens Montessori305-817-8888Goliath Academy305-512-5994Good Shepherd School305-385-7002Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy305-626-9162Grace Academy International305-751-5910Grace Academy International Central305-751-5910Grace Lutheran Learning Center305-888-3220Granada Day School305-444-2028Gratigny Day Care Center Corporation305-558-1341Greater Love Full Gospel Baptist Church305-474-8118Greater Miami Academy305-220-5955Greater Miami Adventist School305-220-5955Greenfield Day School305-595-4868Growing Treasures Learning Center 2305-558-0133Gulliver Academy —Marian C. Krutulis Campus12595 Red RoadCoral Gables, FL 33156305-665-3593www.gulliverschools.orgGulliver Academy — Montgomery Drive Campus7500 SW 120 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156305-238-3424www.gulliverschools.orgGulliver Preparatory School6575 North Kendall DrivePinecrest, FL 33156305-666-7937www.gulliverschools.orgGulliver Preparatory School— Miller Drive Campus8000 SW 56 StreetMiami, FL 33155305-274-9535www.gulliverschools.org

Happy Kids Child Care Center305-864-6362Heritage School Of Kendall 305-232-2222Highpoint Academy12101 SW 34th StreetMiami, FL 33175305-552-0202www.highpointacademy.com

Hochberg Preparatory20350 NE 26 AveNMB, FL 33180305-933-6946www.hochbergprep.orgHollywood Education Literacy Project305-752-4003Holy Cross Lutheran School305-893-0851Holy Family Catholic School305-947-6535Holy Spirit C & Inst. /Miami Beach Academy786-308-7985Homestead Assembly Christian Academy305-259-2022Hope Academy786-573-4435Horeb Christian School305-557-6811I Smile For Children, Inc.305-888-0641Il Savior Academy305-596-0053Immaculata-La Salle High School3601 South Miami AvenueMiami FL 33133305-854-2334www.ilsroyals.orgConception Catholic School305-822-6461International Christian School305-365-6070International School Of Miami305-480-7445It’s A Small World Academy305-888-0828It’s A Small World Learning Center III305-888-0828It’s A Small World Learning Center Iv305-693-1234It’s A Small World Learning Center V305-636-5488J & D Owens Christian Academy305-756-6830John Adams Virtual School888-612-9705Jose Marti School 1St Campus305-856-9044Jose Marti School 3Rd Campus305-441-0565Just Kids Centers, Inc305-221-0011Kendall Christian School305-271-3723Kendall Speech And Language Center Inc.305-274-7883Kesher L.D.305-792-7060Key Biscayne Presbyterian School305-361-2058

Keystone National High School866-257-6011Kidco Child Care, Inc.305-576-6990Kiddie Corner Academy305-362-8222Kid’s Kollege305-888-1715Kids Land Day Care And Learning Center786-337-9414Kids Learning Center Of S. Dade 3786-573-3017Kid’s Love Day Care Preschool305-824-1612Kid’s Playhouse Child Care Center, Inc.305-362-4009Kidworks Usa Inc.305-822-5437Killian Oaks Academy305-274-2221Kinder House Learning Center305-222-1930Kingdom Academy305-385-3761Kings Christian School305-221-2008Kingswood Montessori School305-248-2308La Progressiva Presbyterian School Inc.305-642-8600La Scuola305-278-9555Lago Mar Preschool 1305-382-9796Landow Yeshiva Center305-653-8770Learning Emporium Preparatory Academy786-260-9270Learning Links School House305-271-3500Lehrman Community Day School305-866-2771Life Changers Ministries Of Miami Academy786-250-4032Lincoln Marti Schools 21305-643-4888Little Angels Christian School & Daycare305-819-0411Little College At Royal Oaks Plaza305-510-9869Little Rascals Learning Center305-623-4000Little Village Day Care And Learning Center305-207-7220Lively Stones For Jesus School Of The Future305-685-8210Magic Kids Learning Center II305-817-9900Marian Center School And Services305-625-8354Masters Preparatory Academy305-556-8116Mcglannan School10770 SW 84 StreetMiami, FL 33173305-274-2208www.mcglannanschool.comMesivta Of Greater Miami305-534-7050Miami Country Day School305-779-7200

Miami Dade Christian Academy786-488-9971


MCM Early Childhood Institute 980 McCarthur Causeway • Miami, FL 33132305-373-KIDS (5437)www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Miami Christian School200 NW 109 AvenueMiami, FL 33172305-221-7754www.miamichristian.orgMiami Lakes Christian Academy305-823-3888Miami Shores Baptist Academy305-757-8353Miami Springs Seventh-Day Adventist305-888-2244Miami Union Academy305-953-9907Miss Carusi Learning Center305-823-8884

Monsignor Edward Pace High School15600 NW 32nd AvenueMiami Gardens, FL 33054305-623-PACEwww.PaceHS.comMontessori Children’s Academy305-225-3070Montessori Childrens House305-823-2522Montessori Childrens House Inc.305-380-0513Montessori School Of North Miami305-893-5994M.O.T. Academy 14202 SW 62 StreetMiami, FL 33183786-299-5915www.motacademy.comMother Of Christ Catholic School786-497-6111My Own Teacher - Learning Center L.L.C.786-299-5915National High School Academy786-290-5854New Aladdin Learning Center305-362-0016New Beginnings Preparatory Academy786-267-7921New Horizons Private School305-266-5901New Jerusalem Christian Academy305-691-1291New Jerusalem Preparatory305-553-1919New Testament Church Of Transfiguration305-333-3763Neytz Hachochma305-945-7443North Dade Academy, Inc.305-769-0455North Hialeah Christian School305-557-2821North Miami Early Childhood School & Day305-895-1059Northwest Christian Academy305-685-8734Nuestra Senora De Lourdes Pre-School305-822-2645Olympia Heights United Methodist Kinder305-226-9126

Our Lady Of Charity Private School305-556-5494Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy305-667-1623 Ext 248orgOur Lady Of Lourdes Parish School14000 SW 112th StreetMiami, FL 33186305-386-8446www.ololjaguars.orgOur Lady Of The Holy Rosary305-235-5442Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School305-362-5315Our Lady Of The Rosary School305-271-8389Palabra De Fe Christian Academy305-897-0705Palmer Trinity School7900 SW 176 StreetMiami, FL 33157305-251-2230www.palmertrinity.orgPalmetto Bay Academy786-293-5353Paradise Christian School & Development305-828-7477Parent Partner’s305-987-9492Pentab Academy305-651-9696Peter Pan Learning Center Inc305-227-7707Pizarro School For Montessori Learning305-207-9778Precious Little Angels Day Care I305-885-5300Princeton Christian School305-257-3644Providence School305-758-3235Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy305-532-6421Ransom Everglades School305-460-8800Redland Christian Academy Inc.305-247-7399Rem Learning Center South305-235-0300Revelation Christian Academy, Inc.305-758-5656Riviera Day School6800 Nervia StreetCoral Gables, FL 33146305-666-1856www.rivieraschools.comRiviera Preparatory School9775 SW 87th AvenueMiami, FL 33176786-300-0300www.rivieraschools.comRJW The Academy Of Arts & Sciences305-758-5988Roblanca Academy305-557-3871Roig Academy8000 SW 112 StreetMiami, FL 33156305-235-1313www.roigacademy.comRoyal Kids Academy305-557-5437

Sacred Heart305-247-2678Saint Agatha School305-222-8751St. Brendan Elementary School8755 SW 32 StreetMiami, FL 33165305-221-2722www.stbrendanmiami.orgSaint Brendan High School305-223-5181 Saint Francis Xavier School305-573-8532Saint Hugh305-448-5602Saint James Catholic School305-681-3822Saint John The Apostle School305-888-6819Saint Johns Episcopal School305-247-5445Saint John The Apostle School305-888-6819Saint Johns Episcopal School305-247-5445Saint Joseph School305-866-1471Saint Kevin Catholic School305-227-7571Saint Lawrence School305-932-4912Saint Marys Cathedral305-795-2000Saint Michael The Archangel305-642-6732Saint Paul Lutheran School305-271-3109St. Philip’s Episcopal School305-444-6366St. Stephens Episcopal Church305-445-2606Saint Theresa Catholic School305-446-1738St. Timothy Parish School305-274-8224

Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851www.stepsmia.org

Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School7303 SW 64th StreetMiami, FL 33143305-661-8591 Ext 312www.stamiami.org

Saints Peter & Paul School 305-858-3722Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School305-931-2831School Of Virtue And Academic Excellence786-220-0037Schoolhouse Academy305-552-1200Second Home Learning Center305-888-2728Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy For Girls305-956-3755Sharon School Of Excellence Inc305-926-1107Small Kids Academy Ii Chil Development Center786-472-6719

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BROWARD

Scheck Hillel Community School305-931-2831Shelton AcademyKindergarten – 12th grade113000 NW 41 StreetDoral, Florida 33178305-599-9967www.sheltonacademyschools.comSolid Rock Christian Academy305-238-9545South Florida Child Development Center305- 882-8119South Florida Christian Academy786-290-8258South Miami Learning Center305-665-4999Southeastern Christian Academy, Inc786-448-9971Southeastern High School877-698-3540Sparks Day Care, Inc.305-696-9590Spirit Of Christ Child Development305-935-5023Spirit Of Learning Academy305-652-0323St. Matthew’s Lutheran305-642-4177Stone Coast Academy305-704-7827Sunflowers Academy305-631-1284Sunrise Christian Academy305-821-5841Sunrise School Of Miami, Inc.305-297-6562Sunset Christian Academy305-595-7558Sunset Preparatory School305-274-5111Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center305-364-8006Teach The Children786-523-3606

Temple Beth Am Day School 5950 N. Kendall DrivePinecrest, FL 33156305-665-6228www.tbam.org/dayschool Temple Samu-El Or Olom E.C.E. Center305-271-5756The Bee Academy305-259-1599The Carrie Brazer Center305-262-5999The Carrie Brazer Center For Autism Inc.305-271-8790The Children’s House305-665-4686The Glory Of GodChristian School305-884-4000The Joy of Learning 12 Months-Pre K 4113000 NW 41 StreetDoral, Florida 33178305-599-9967www.thejoyoflearning.comThe Mandelstam School305-662-2736 The Tauber Academy305-931-0010

The Victory School305-466-1142The Von Wedel Montessori School305-893-9876The Way Christian Academy305-836-4446Three Flags Academy Inc305-821-5964Toras Emes Academy Of Miami305-944-5344Town Center Preschool305-385-9981Tree Of Knowledge Learning Academy216-233-0065Trinity Christian Academy305-819-8999Trinity Christian Academy H.S.305-819-8999Tropical Christian School305-595-2147Tutor Me Daycare Academy305-820-8212U.S. International Christian Academy305-265-5858United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning305-325-1080United Cerebral Palsy-Diamond Minds305-623-4439University Christian Children’s Center305-661-8584Valor Academy Of Florida305-629-9799Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Fla.305-445-7992Vankara: A Learning Exchange, Inc.305-681-6121Vann Academy305-223-3241Villa Lyan305-412-4177Village Pines School305-235-6621West Dade Academy305-553-1000Western General Education Inc.305-945-1444

Westminster Christian School6855 SW 152nd. St.Palmetto Bay, FL 33157305-233-2030www.wcsmiami.org

Westwood Christian Day Secondary School5801 SW 120th AvenueMiami, FL 33183305-274-3380www.westwoodchristian.orgWilliam A. Kirlew Jr. Academy305-474-4760Windsor Academy Inc.305-769-2266Winhold Montessori Schools, Inc.305-253-3225World Hope Academy305-270-9830World Mission Of Jesus Christ Christian954-642-8351Worshipers’ House Of Prayer Academy305-490-5806Yeshiva Elementary305-867-3322

Yeshiva Toras Chaim305-944-5344Young Children In Action, Inc.305-556-5009Yvonne Learning Center305-758-3235

Abundant Life Christian Academy954-979-2665Access School954-680-9494Alazhar School954-722-1555American Heritage School954-472-0022American Preparatory Academy954-434-8936Andover Academy954-577-9701Anew-Gen. Christian Leadership Academy954-306-3720Annunciation School954-989-8287Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School954-434-8820Atlantis Academy954-752-7571Aukela Christian Military Academy954-929-7010Bais Chaya Preparatory Academy954-788-8781Beacon Hill School Inc954-963-2600Bethany Christian School954-522-2554Beth Emet Elementary School4807 South Flamingo RoadCooper City, FL 33330954-680-1882www.bethemetschool.orgBethlehem Preschool954-975-3231Blake School954-584-6816Bonaventure Academy786-873-1990Broward Academy954-401-2024Broward Christian School954-723-1520Broward Junior Academy954-316-8301Calvary Christian Academy2401 West Cypress Creek RoadFort Lauderdale, FL 33309954-905-5172www.ccaeagles.org Candil Jacaranda School954-473-4400Cardinal Gibbons High School954-491-2900Casablanca Academy954-415-1149

Center Academy4700 Riverside Dr. Suite 100Coral Springs, FL 33067954-575-1231www.centeracademy.com

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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory500 E Chaminade DriveHollywood, FL 33021954-989-5150www.cmlions.orgCharis Academy Online954-636-2057Chesterbrook Academy - Paladin954-431-4224Christ Church School954-771-7700Christi Academy954-597-0645Conservatory Prep Senior High954-680-5808Continental Academy800-285-3514Cooper City Christian Academy954-779-6221Coral Springs Christian Academy954-752-2870Coral Springs Montessori954-344-0027Coram Deo Academy For Home School Ed.754-368-5060Crescent Preparatory High School954-306-2207Crossroads Christian Academy954-389-5700

David Posnack Jewish Day School5890 South Pine Island Road, Suite ADavie, FL 33328954-583-6100 Ext. 641www.posnackschool.org

Deerfield Christian Academy954-428-8910Developmental Pre-School Kindergarten954-472-4673Divine Academy LLC954-499-4638Dreams In Motion Learning Center954-987-7555East Hollywood High School954-692-4825Elite Leadership Academy954-766-9900Emerald Hills Private School954-964-9163Excelsior Artz Preparatory School954-721-3471Experience Learning Center954-537-1062Faith Christian School954-974-2404Faith Lutheran School954-581-2918First Christian Church Day School954-942-2549Flamingo Road Christian Academy954-434-1550Florida Bible Christian School954-431-6770Fort Lauderdale Christian School954-972-3444Fort Lauderdale Prep School3275 W. Oakland Park Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311954-485-7500www.flps.comFoundations Christian Academy954-667-0852

Fuvis Learning Center Inc954-530-4870Gateway Christian Academy954-485-7012Genesis H Rembert Elementary School754-246-9167Glades Christian Academy954-755-6405Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy954-475-8584Grace Christian Academy954-983-6497Happyland Day School954-463-6051Harvard Academy954-748-0006Hebrew Academy Community School954-978-6341High Expectations Education Center, Inc.954-881-9671Highlands Christian Academy954-421-1747Holy Temple Christian Academy954-467-0758International Prep School954-970-6464J. H. Rembert Adult Educational Center754-246-9167Kaplan College Preparatory School 954-964-6570Kaplan High School954-964-5165Kaplan University High School954-964-6529Kentwood Preparatory School954-581-8222Koala Learning Centers954-437-6278Leadership Academy954-974-7994Levy Learning Center 2305-496-7208Levy Learning Center, Inc.305-496-7208Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud754-246-3758Lighthouse Christian Academy954-564-8950Lighthouse Christian School954-942-7501Lindamood Bell Learning Processes954-349-1688Little Flower School954-922-1217Little Flowers Of Hope Center For Children954-442-6144Love Outreach Christian Academy954-989-5730Lycee Franco-American954-237-0356Maimonides Shalom/Brauser Academy954-989-6886Mary Help Of Christians School954-323-8006Montessori Academy954-435-4622Montessori Institute Of Broward954-472-9620Mount Bethel Christian Academy954-462-0255

Mt. Olivet Sda School954-792-6010Nationwide Academy High School954-926-6699New Hope Christian School954-973-1129New Hope Learning Center954-587-3842New Life Christian High School Inc.754-366-8064Noble School Of Higher Learning954-964-3724North Broward Preparatory SchoolTel: (954)247-0011 Nur Ul-Islam Academy954-434-3288Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs954-583-8112Our S avior Lutheran School954-370-2161Paladin Academy954-389-0488Parkridge Christian Academy954-346-0236

Parkway Christian School1200 S. Flamingo RoadDavie, FL 33325954-424-6425www.pcs-fl.netPerforming Arts Christian Academy954-746-9035Phyl’s Academy954-731-7524Pine Crest School954-492-4100Point Of Grace Christian Academy954-649-0145Private Schools Of East Hollywood754-246-9167Reconnection Of The Family Faith754-204-3764Redeemer Christian Academy954-468-0415Redeeming Word Christian Academy954-485-1435

Saint Ambrose Catholic School363 SE 12th AvenueDeerfield Beach, FL 33441954-427-2226www.edline.net/pages/St_Ambrose_School

Saint Andrew Catholic School954-905-6337Saint Anthony School954-467-7747Saint Bartholomew School954-431-5253Saint Bonaventure Catholic School954-476-5200Saint Coleman School954-942-3500Saint Elizabeth954-942-2161Saint Helen Catholic School954-739-7094Saint Jerome Catholic School954-524-1990Saint Malachy School954-722-3130

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PALM BEACHSt. Marks Episcopal School1750 East Oakland Park Blvd.Fort Lauderdale FL 33334954-563-4508www.saintmarks.com

St. Thomas Aquinas High School2801 SW 12th StreetFt. Lauderdale, FL 33312954-581-0700www.aquinas-sta.orgSalah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School954-741-8130Sawgrass Adventist School954-473-4622School Of Excellence, Inc954-792-6118Score At The Top Coral Springs, Llc954-510-0600Sentinel High School888-957-5111Shepherd Of The Coast954-772-5468Sheridan Hills Christian School954-966-7995Soaring Eagles Academy954-709-0930South Florida Academy954-200-2720South Florida Jewish Academy954-427-7788South Florida Prep North3550 Davie BlvdS. Florida Preparatory Christian Academy954-676-5760Spring Gate School954-316-7330St Saviour Academy Inc954-783-9966St. Bernadette Catholic School954-432-7022St. Mark’s Lutheran Church School954-922-7572Stanford National High School754-245-8777 Summit Point Academy754-245-8777

Summit-Questa Montessori School5451 SW 64th AvenueDavie, Florida 33314954-584-3466www.summitquesta.comSunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies954-358-0497Sunset Sudbury School954-404-7785Tanglewood Academy954-431-8805Temple Beth Emet Day School954-680-1882Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School954-358-4200The Hollywood Christian Academy954-322-4330The Learning Corner Early Childhood Ctr I954-458-0091The Masters Academy954-434-2960

The Montessori School954-321-6006The New Life Christian Academy Inc954-292-9014The North Broward Preparatory Schools954-247-0011The Oaks Private School954-535-2695The Randazzo School954-968-1750The Sagemont School-Lower Campus954-384-5454The Sagemont School-Upper Campus954-389-2454Trinitas Academy954-581-2744Trinity Christian School954-941-8033Trinity Lutheran School954-463-7471University Of Miami Global Academy866-949-8642University School Of N S U954-262-4400Upperroom Christian Academy954-306-8696West Glades High School954-342-9558West Hollywood Private School954-983-7424West Park High School754-246-9167Westlake Elementary School754-245-8777Westlake Preparatory School And Academy954-236-2300Westlake Preparatory School Miramar954-236-2300Westminster Academy954-771-4615

Weston Christian Academy1420 Indian TraceWeston FL 33326954-349-9224www.westonchristianacademy.org

Winfield Christian Academy954-970-3756Woodlands Montessori School954-722-4880Woods Haven Academy954-583-4802Woods Haven Preparatory School954-236-2300Dba Abi’s Place954-753-4441Zion Lutheran Christian954-421-3146

Academic High School561-929-0333 Advent Lutheran School561-395-3635

All Saints Catholic School1759 Indian Creek PkwyJupiter FL 33458561-748-8994www.allsaintsjupiter.org

American Heritage561-495-7272

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy5225 Hood RoadPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418561-686-6520 www.meyeracademy.org

Atlantis Academy561-642-3100Baldwin Prep School561-844-7700Bar & Ferg’s Academy, Inc.561-278-8669Batt Private School561-630-9980Belle Glade Christian Academy561-261-4146Berean Christian School561-798-9300Boca Raton Christian School561-391-2727Boca Prep International School561-852-1410BRJLC, LLC561-883-5439

Cardinal Newman High School512 Spencer DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33409561-683-6266www.cardinalnewman.org Children Of Purpose Christian Academy Inc561-659-7721Christian Life Academy561-333-9446Coastal Middle & Senior High School561-842-6349Coates Learning Center, Inc.561-689-2323College Assist561-791-0606Conklin International Academy561-310-0241Cornerstone Academy561-667-3200Daughter Of Zion Sda School Jr Academy561-243-0715Di Bacco School, Inc.561-533-0450Dillon Country Daylab School561-798-4748Donna Klein Jewish Academy561-852-3300Dot’s Success Academy561-659-0496Driftwood Academy, Inc.561-863-7766Elles School-K Street561-588-1954

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ELEVl8 Preparatory Academy490 Dotterel RoadDelray Beach, FL 33444 800- 970-5896www.elev8sportsinstitute.comEmerging Minds Montessori Academy561-487-3535Ephesus Junior Academy561-841-0033 Family Tree Private School561-721-3683Forest Trail Academy800-890-6269Garden Of The Sahaba Academy561-395-3011Gcr Private School561-271-7082Glades Day School561-996-6769Gold Coast Jr Academy561-364-7388Good Shepherd Episcopal School LLC561-746-5507Grandview Preparatory School561-416-9737Greenacres Christian Academy561-965-0363H.I.S. Academy Institute561-881-5412Harid Conservatory Of Music, Inc.561-997-2677Haverhill Baptist Day School561-683-1780Holy Name Of Jesus561-683-2990Hooked On Learning, Inc.561-333-2756Ideal School561-791-2881Juno Beach Preparatory School561-625-2288Jupiter Academy561-747-1003Jupiter Christian School561-354-1900Jupiter Lighthouse Academy561-743-7552Kentwood Preparatory School561-649-6141Lake Park Baptist School561-844-2747Lake Worth Christian School Society Inc.561-586-8216Maranatha Christian Academy561-622-8377Matlock Academy561-687-0327Methodist Early Childhood Education Inc561-368-1215Miracle By Faith Christian561-993-3494Montessori School At Pga National561-626-9222New Horizon Academy561-750-8111New Horizons Christian Academy954-815-1272Newton Preparatory School561-736-5152Our Savior Lutheran School561-582-8624

Oxbridge Academy3151 N. Military TrailWest Palm Beach, FL 33409561-972-9600www.oapb.orgPalm Beach Co Independent Private School561-967-4595Palm Beach Bilingual School561-881-0130Palm Beach Day Academy1901 South Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 832.8815 Ext. 105www.pbday.org Peter Pumpkin561-848-4322Poinciana Day School561-655-7323Pope John Paul Ii High School561-314-2100Potentia Academy561-512-5242Precious Promise Learning Center & Christian Academy561-540-4459Redemptive Life Academy561-805-7975RJ Hendley Christian Education Center561-842-1349Rosarian Academy807 N Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401561-832-5131www.rosarian.orgSacred Heart School561-582-2242Saint Andrew’s School561-210-2000

Saint Ann Catholic School324 N. Olive AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL 33401561-832-3676www.stannwpb.org

Saint Jude Catholic School561-392-9160Saint Juliana561-655-1922Saint Luke Catholic561-965-8190Saint Mark Catholic561-732-9934Saint Mark’s Episcopal School561-622-1504Sharon School Of Excellence305-926-1107Solomon Schechter Day School Of P.B Cnty561-364-5533Southwide Educational Ministries561-793-0657Spanish River Christian561-994-5006

St. Clare Catholic School561-622-7171St. David’s-In-The-Pines Episcopal School561-793-1272Student Den561-488-6360Summit Christian School561-686-8081Summit Private School561-338-5020Suncoast Christian Academy561-641-1446

Sunshine Tree Montessori School561-622-4173The Academy561-373-9301The Benjamin School 561-626-3747The Grace School561-479-8998The King’s Academy561-686-4244The Learning Foundation Of Florida561-795-6886The Open Doorway Inc561-434-2788The Seal Academy561-706-1004The Shepherd’s School561-924-9578The Weiss School561-627-0740Torah Academy Of Boca Raton516-347-1821Trinity Christian Academy561-967-1900Trinity Christian School Of P.B Gardens561-253-3950Trinity Lutheran School561-276-8458Unity For Kids561-578-8270Unity School101 NW 22nd StreetDelray Beach, FL 33444 561-276-4414 www.unityschool.comUpton Academy561-674-3777Virtual High School Of Excellence800-890-6269Weinbaum Yeshiva High School561-417-7422Wellington Preparatory School561-649-7900West Palm Beach Junior Academy561-689-9575

Florida Prep1950 South Academy DriveMelbourne, FL 32901321-723-3211www.flprep.com

Gateway Academy(850) 547-9011Gcr Private School(561) 512-9543Saddlebrook Preparatory School(813) 907-4300New Life Christian Academy(863) 647-1944The Vanguard School(863) 676-6091Stonesoup School, Inc.(386) 698-4595Victory Forge Military Academy(772) 879-7181Lighthouse Christian Academy(850) 675-4097

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International student programs are a challenging yet irreplace-able experience. Several schools in South Florida offer their stu-dents international programs in areas such as international business and entrepreneurship. Teachers and advisers both agree that if a student can afford joining these programs, they should jump at the opportunity.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) in particular, is highly reputed and offers some really exciting opportunities for stu-dents in the US. The nonprofit organization has operated all over the world for over 50 years and offers its programs through the aid of more than 3,500 schools globally. Currently more than 145 countries have schools that offer the IB program, includ-ing the US. The IB programs are available for primary years and middle school years and offer participating students to study an international curriculum that is considered challenging. The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is growing in popularity and is ideal for students between the ages of 11 and 16 years.

Students who are interested in the International Baccalaureate programs can pick from the following eight subject groups based on their skills and interests.

l Language and Literature l Language Acquisitionl Individuals and Societies l Sciencesl Mathematics l The Artsl Physical and Health Education l Design

Both the assessment criteria and the curriculum for these pro-grams differ from the ones taught in non-international institutions. The IB program focuses on helping students learn their choice sub-jects in greater depth. The stress on understanding core concepts helps students master the art of studying and learning, instead of merely memorizing. The flexibility given by the International Baccalaureate organization to its member-schools allows for end-less creative learning opportunities. Students that enroll in these programs benefit by getting a chance to explore this new style of teaching. They also have exciting opportunities for personal devel-opment while also expanding their potential for future job opportu-nities. Enrolling in an international studies program can open many

doors for the academic future of a student. As the program gains momentum, more and more schools are providing their students with opportunities to study abroad. Here are three South Florida schools that are already providing their students access to interna-tional studies.

Conchita Espinosa Academy (CEA)

Conchita Espinosa Academy (CEA) provides children with a complete education, which extends beyond traditional schooling, in order to create well-rounded individuals. Reflective of CEA’s com-mitment to preparing the whole child for the world of tomorrow, educating students to be fully bilingual is a priority. The Spanish language program is based on conversation, quality literature, com-position and grammar to promote acquisition, development and flu-ency. It utilizes “best practices” methodology to ensure that students become listeners, speakers, readers and writers of Spanish. Classes are custom-designed to meet the needs and challenges of children in various levels of Spanish language, ranging from native speakers to non-speakers.

CEA benefits from a collaborative relationship with Spain’s Min-isterio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. Each year “Auxiliares de Conversación” travel from Spain to work with the Academy’s exist-ing Spanish language faculty, aiding and enhancing the program’s efforts to create fully bilingual students. In addition, as a part of their partnership, CEA hosts several events a year in conjunction with the Centro Cultural Español, where students have the oppor-tunity to attend master classes, concerts and exhibits by Spanish and Latin American artists free of charge, as an extension of their educational program. For many years, CEA students have traveled to Spain with students on cultural exchange programs. This has allowed their elementary and middle school students to witness first-hand the way other people live in other parts of the world and allowed them to partake in their customs, their cuisine, and even the way they study.

Gulliver Preparatory SchoolGulliver Preparatory School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Di-

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Our classroom teachers are among the best in the nation: 80% hold Master’s degrees

We serve children age 2 through ninth grade on two campuses in Palm Beach County.

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setting, where they believe attention to the individual is paramount. Students who participate in IB studies benefit from almost 20

years of experience. Since 1996, Gulliver Preparatory School has been an IB World School and was the first private school in South Florida to be authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. In the last 16 years students have achieved a 96 percent passing rate, been awarded bilingual diplomas for up to fifty-two percent of graduat-ing seniors and have logged as many as 33,150 hours for Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) in one year.

Gulliver offers IB, IBMYP and International Business and Entreprenuership programs. The addition of these programs to their curriculum adds international perspectives to Gulliver Prep’s academic offerings by:

l Measuring teaching and learning against an international standard

l Satisfying the educational needs of culturally, linguistically, and academically diverse student population

l Building students’ confidence in their learning abilitiesl Developing students’ capacity to think critically and act

compassionately in a complex and ever-shrinking worldl Implementing the most effective classroom practices

from around the globe

The Gulliver IB Diploma Programme strives to create a learning community, which challenges students to higher levels of thinking and performance. The interdisciplinary focus of the programme allows students to see connections and develop a shared mission, goal and respect within a collaborative setting.

Palm Beach Day Academy

Palm Beach Day Academy believes that global perspectives and international experience are essential for success in the 21st century. The school’s commitment to these values begins early, with a vibrant International Studies program. Global citizenship is enhanced by world languages that begin with Spanish at age two. Students also have the opportunity to become conversant in Mandarin and French.

For the last six years, the academy’s China Partnership program has built meaningful relationships through special studies, projects and travel to that country’s schools and orphanages. This summer, students will travel to the Dominican Republic to serve a communi-ty in need. Palm Beach Day Academy is also a partner in Collaborate South Florida focused on innovative early childhood programs developed in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

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A common misconception among many

students and parents these days is that

boarding schools are only a choice

among parents have lost control or

lack the time to be an authoritative fig-

ure. Yes, there are times where parents

do choose a boarding school for one of

those reasons, they may have a demand-

ing job that requires constant travel and

some may be caregivers to other fami-

ly members, but there is so much more

to boarding schools. For most families,

boarding schools are a matter of tradi-

tion and honor. It is about offering their

children an environment that also teach-

es them discipline and independence. It is also seen as a way to prepare

a child for the college experience. The biggest challenge most students

face when going away to college is the transition of being the respon-

sibility of others to being responsible for themselves.

College-preparatory boarding schools like the Philips Exeter

Academy, Groton School and The Hotchkiss School are renowned

internationally for their outstanding academic records and exclusiv-

ity. With so many outstanding boarding schools providing superior

education, make sure to take the time to do extensive research and

involve your child in the process.

Factors that are often considered

include:

n Average SAT score for the entire

batch of one year

n Total number of boarding students

per year

n Acceptance rate

Use these points to draw up an initial

list. Once you have a few dozen names,

bring it down to your top 5 or 10. You

can use this simple three-step plan to

help you narrow it down to your final

choices.

1. Explore your options – There are hundreds of boarding

schools in the US alone. It is not wrong to assume that some of

them will not match your expectations. Start by narrowing down

your choices by making a list of schools which offer all the things

that you are looking for. Factors such as a coeducation school or

single-sex, or whether you will be okay with your child attending a

religious school, need to be determined so you can eliminate schools

that do not fit your criteria. Also, things to consider are the grades

offered or how far away the school will be. Are you looking for a

specialized school such as military or pre-professional arts, or do

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you need a school with support programs such as ESL, ADD/ADHD

support, or learning differences support.

2. Think beyond just academics – While it is good to pick a

boarding school with a high average SAT score, you want to keep

in mind that the institute should also offer great extra-curricular

activities. The logic behind this is simple. Your child will be spend-

ing a lot of time here and student-life balance will be critical. A

well-rounded education includes athletics, fine arts, performing arts

and social activities as well.

3. Visit the schools – This is a sacrifice for a lot of parents and

not just a financial one. This is also a long term investment in your

child’s future. Visiting your top choices is as important as test driving

a new car. Make a list of questions or concerns and do not hesitate

to address them when you get there. Do

not be scared to ask for what you want

if you do not see it listed or included, a

lot of schools are willing to work with

families based on their needs.

Private Schools Guide is proud to recognize

these quality boarding schools in Florida:

Located in St. Petersburg, Admiral

Farragut Academy offers a unique ed-

ucational opportunity. The coeducation

private school provides hands on class-

es such as scuba diving, aviation, and

engineering. They also have a diverse

student body representing over 25 dif-

ferent countries. For more information

contact www.farragut.org.

The Bolles School is also a school

recognized nationwide for their academics, arts, and athletics. The

school offers education for grades k through 12. For more informa-

tion contact www.bolles.org.

Florida Prep has offered a quality education to boys and girls in

6 through 12 grades for over 50 years. Located in Melbourne, the

school is easily accessible to highway I-95 and ten minutes’ drive

from Space Coast beaches. Florida Prep offers 5 and 7 day boarding,

a weekend shuttle service to South Florida cities, small classes, a

diverse sports program and a demanding, supportive academic

curriculum. For more information contact www.flprep.com.

IMG Academy, located in Bradenton just south of Tampa, prides

itself in providing their students the best fit for their academic and

athletic goal. With a 450 acre campus, they have proven training

methods that have produced students who go on to attend Ivy League

schools. For more information contact www.imgacademy.com

Lake Mary Preparatory School is a college preparatory school that

has endless opportunities for students looking for fine art and athletic

development. Lake Mary strives to be a global leader in education.

Located in Lake Mary, north of Orlando offers boarding school edu-

cation for grades 9-12 and Pre-k-12 day school. For more information

contact www.lakemaryprep.com

Just west of Orlando, located in Montverde, Montverde Academy

offers students a media arts program for aspiring broadcast journal-

ists. They also offer students a multicul-

tural experience hosting students from

48 different countries. For more informa-

tion contact www.montverde.org

Located in Coconut Creek, North

Broward Preparatory School offers

an excellent fine arts program. They

also offer a number of athletic and

academic opportunities for their stu-

dents. For more information contact

www.nbps.org

St. Andrew’s School offers a thorough

curriculum with 46 honors courses

and 24 advanced placement courses.

Located in Boca Raton, they also have

a science center, a rock wall, a track

and much more. For more information

contact www.saintandrews.net

Windemere Preparatory School

offers excellent academic, athletic

and fine arts programs for students in kindergarten through 12th

grade. Located in Windemere, west of Orlando, students receive a

global integration and immersion experience with over 57 countries

comprising their student body. For more information contact

www.windermereprep.com

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact these

schools directly. There are also plenty of great websites to help in

your research such as The Association of Boarding Schools and The

Boarding School Review.

For most families,

boarding schools are a

matter of tradition and

honor. It is about offering

their children an

environment that also

teaches them discipline

and independence. It is

also seen as a way to

prepare a child for the

college experience.

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Introducing

Florida PrepIntroducing

Florida Prep

Learn more at www.flprep.com (321) 723-3211A New School with an Established History of Excellence!

Florida Air Academy Since 1961

Our mission is to prepare your child for success!• Nightly 2-hour study hall, tutoring & after school teacher help• Individual attention, AP, Honors & Dual-Enrollment • Small Classes• Athletics, Coding/Programming, Fine Arts, Flight School & more!• South Florida Weekend-Shuttle Service• 100% College Acceptance • Competitive Tuition Rates• Now Enrolling Grades 6 - 12


Introducing

Florida PrepIntroducing

Florida Prep



Our mission is to prepare your child for success!• Nightly 2-hour study hall, tutoring & after school teacher help• Individual attention, AP, Honors & Dual-Enrollment • Small Classes• Athletics, Coding/Programming, Fine Arts, Flight School & more!• South Florida Weekend-Shuttle Service• 100% College Acceptance • Competitive Tuition Rates• Now Enrolling Grades 6 - 12



Florida Preparatory Academy 1950 S. Academy Dr., Melbourne, FL 32901

We Teach 21st Century Skills & Values• Character• Creativity & Entrepreneurial Spirit• Real-World Problem-Solving• Public Speaking• Teaming• Leadership


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CEA Students in the historical Mérida Amphitheater

CEA soccer team after a game and cultural exchange with a local soccer team in Club Fútbol Centro Histórico, Seville, Spain

CEA dancers in the Conservatorio Superior Antonio Ruiz Soler, in Seville, before their performance alongside Seville Conservatory dancers

CEA cultural emersion trip to Spain, visiting Madrid, Mérida, Seville and Sergovia.

Class of 2016 Ring Ceremony

FCS 8th grade science students teach a 3rd grade Science class at FCS

FCS juniors show off their rings

CENTER ACADEMY

Center Academy graduation is May 23

MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL

Golfers and attendees gather to kick off Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2015 Spartan Golf Classic at the Country Club of Miami on March 27. All proceeds from this event benefit the Spartans-4-Spartans Program.

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Frank Steel Table: Standing L-R: Alex ‘86 & Jan Acosta, Jonathan Schoenwald, Eddie & Lisa Boas, Jorge & Janette Uribe, Brigitte Nachtigal Aixala. Sitting L-R: Betsy Steel, Mike Aixala, Hadley Steel, Rex Hamilton, Judge Venzer, Frank Steel

Gulliver’s Signature Event:

A Night In The Roaring Twenties

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CHAMINADE-MADONNA COLLEGE PREPARATORY

Chaminade-Madonna was honored to present the school’s highest honor, the Founder’s Award. Father Gabriel O’Reilly (pictured are his brothers Terry O’Reilly and Hubert O’Reilly), Jane ’69 & Jose ’71 Pedrogo, and Susan and Julius “Skip” Farinhas ‘75

WESTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

15th Annual Dinner & Auction at the Weston Hills Country Club. Pictured is Dr. Steve Kitchens, Head-master, and middle school students who performed an excerpt of the upcoming Lion King musical scheduled for May.

Nationally recognized and awarded high school chess team, winners of the 2013 National U1600 High School Championship, and this spring, K12 Open Florida Scholastic Chess League’s Super Championship.

Monica Schwyn, Gloria Sesana and Teresita Haskett

John Krutulis, Gloria Sesana and Dottie Krutulis

8th grade students on annual Washington DC trip

Young creative talent is nurtured in the Arts programs

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