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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY BELLE GLADE School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: GLADES DAY SCHOOL 400 Gator Boulevard, Belle Glade 561-996-6769 ext. 13 www.gladesdayschool.com Robert Egley 20-22 Interview/review transcripts FCIS Yes August week before school starts Close knit community school and caring teachers. BOCA RATON School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: ADVENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL 300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton 561-395-3631 Ext. 14 www.adventschoolboca.org Vickie Randle - Admissions Director K-2nd- 24, 3-8 - 25 Report Card, Standardized Test Results, Teacher Recommendation, Admissions Test Accreditation: NLSA - National Lutheran School Accreditation, SACS-CASI - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools -Council on Accreditation and School Improvement Open House: Please call to schedule individual tours. Financial Aid: Yes Unique: Advent provides a quality education in a safe and loving atmosphere with an emphasis on love and service to God and others. School: Address: Phone: BOCA RATON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 315 NW 4th Street, Boca Raton 561-391-2727 Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Unique: www.bocachristian.org Joan Perry 22 Application, Testing, Interviews ACSI, FCIS, FKC Yes, Need Based Provide academic excellence and teach children to know, love and serve Jesus Christ. PreK-3 up to 12th grade. VPK provider. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Unique: BOCA PREP INTERNATIONAL 10333 Diego Drive, S. Boca Raton 561-852-1410 www.bocaprep.net Lesley Fisher 18-20 Testing and interviews FKC, FCIS & AdvancEd January 3, 2016 An American School with an international perspective. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL 336 Spanish River Boulevard NW, Boca Raton 561-416-9737 www.grandviewprep.net Sharon Jones, Director of Admissions Early Childhood=10, PreK-5th = 16, 6-12 = 20 Testing, interview, teacher recommendation SCIS, Florida Kindergarten Council FCIS Limited-need based/Scholarships Grades 8-12 February 2016 A student-centered learning environment with close bonds between students, faculty, and parents. School: Address: Phone: NEW HORIZON ACADEMY 2555 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Boca Raton 561-750-8111 Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Unique: www.gonha.com Matt Marcus 9 or less Interview AISF & SACS A small private school for students who need small classes and ample attention in order to thrive. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: PINE CREST 2700 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton 561-852-2801 www.pinecrest.edu Joyce Robinson 20 Testing, interviews, history and recommendations SACS, FCIS, NAIS, FKC Yes, need based January 2016. All Grades (PK - Grade 8) Prep school with fine arts and sports. Pre-K – 8, High School in Ft. Lauderdale. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton 561-994-5006 x 220 srcs.spanishriver.com Mary Pat Smagala, Admissions Office Low teacher to student ratio Testing, interviews, history and recommendations Christian Schools of FL and Middle States Association Limited Early Childhood is Jan. 15, from 1 - 3 PM. Parents of elementary and middle school students should call for a tour. Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: Students are prepared to live a Christian life in a contemporary society through challenging academics and spiritual development. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton 561-210-2000 www.saintandrews.net Kilian Forgus 16 Average: 1 to 9 ratio Testing, interviews, history and recommendations FCIS, NAIS, SACS, FKC, IB Yes December 2015 College Preparatory Program educating students in mind, body and spirit. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Unique: ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL 501 SW 3rd Avenue, Boca Raton 561-392-7974 www.stjoan.org Debora Bradley 30 Testing and interviews FCC Awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton 561-392-9160 x 43 www.saintjudeschool.org Terri LaRocca 26 Interviews and Screening FCC Very Limited January 2016, 9:00-11:00 School is like a large, very loving family where parents play a very big part. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL 701 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 561-395-8548 www.cyberfalcon.com Mrs. Haberlein-ext. 120 20 or less Testing and interviews National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Yes Jan. 2016, 9:30 & Feb. 2016, 9:30 Quality education in a warm Christian school environment for preK3 - Grade 8. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Unique: TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON 447 Nw Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton 561-347-1821 www.torahacademybr.org Admissions 5-15 Interviews and testing FCC Enriched program of music, Art, PE, Spanish, private school in Palm Beach County for highest number of National Merit Scholars, #1 high school in Palm Beach County in math competitions, National History Day, Mock Trial; #1 in Florida in Moot Court, Pre-Professional program in pre-med and pre-law; award-winning Fine Arts department in theatre, music, dance, and visual arts; 40acre campus with facilities such as a courtroom, science and engineering labs, state-of-the-art media center, Aquaponics growing system, and quiet courtyards; student to faculty ratio is 8:1. computer technology. Enriched spiritual life. Close family atmosphere. BOYNTON BEACH School: Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: GOLD COAST JR ACADEMY 138 SE 27th Avenue, Boynton Beach 561-364-7388 Admissions 13 or less Testing, interviews FCIS, CCF, FKC Call for Private Tours School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Unique: LAKE WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7592 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach 561-586-8216 www.lwcs.org Deborah Murphy 25 or less Testing, interviews FCIS, CCF, FKC Call for Private Tours Parent directed, independent Christian School providing quality Christian education. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: ST. JOSEPH’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 3300B South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-732-2045 www.sjsonline.org Mrs. Aperavich 18-20 Application, tour, Interview, testing NAIS, NAES, FCIS, FL Kindergarten council, Coalition of Peacful Schools Financial Aid: Financial Aid and Scholarships Available Open House: Monday, January 18th 8:30 to 11:30. Unique: An independent, educational school for Grades Pre-K – 8th and an Early Childhood Academy caring for children ages 1 through 3, Saint Joseph’s mission is to educate the whole child in mind, body, and spirit in a safe, Christian environment. Our school is designed to provide a well-rounded educational environment that will help children develop into responsible leaders as well as grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually. Saint Joseph’s welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. DELRAY BEACH School: AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL Address: 6200 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach Phone: 561-495-7272 ext 1 Website: www.ahschool.com Contact: Harold Bailey Class Size: 18 Students Average Admissions:Interviews/Testing Accreditation: AISF, SACS, MSA-CESS, Ai, NACAC, SACAC, FCSA, SFCC, College Board Open House: February 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Unique: College preparatory school for PK3-12 grade; #1 School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Unique: DAUGHTER OF ZION JUNIOR ACADEMY 250 Nw 3rd Avenue, Delray Beach 561-243-0715 www.dozja.org Audrey Wainwright 12-24 The mission of Daughter of Zion Junior Academy is to provide high quality educational programs and services School: Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: MT. OLIVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 40 Nw 4th Ave, Delray Beach 561-274-0947 Admissions 8 School: ST. PAUL’S DAY SCHOOL Address: 188 S Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach Phone: 561-278-4729 Website:www.stpaulsdayschooldelray.org Contact: Mrs. Daniels Class Size: 12 Admissions: First come basis Accreditation: NAEs, FACCM, Gold Seal School Financial Aid: Yes Unique: 50 years offering Developmentally Appropriate learning for 3,4 and 5 year children. “Where Kindness is Key”. School: ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL Address: 810 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach Phone: 561- 278-3868 Website: www.stvfschool.org Contact: Admissions- Desiree Alaniz Class Size: Average 25 Admissions: Interviews/Testing Accreditation: FCC Open House: Private Tours. January 31st open house by appointment. Unique: Hearts to God...Minds To Learning... Talents To Service...Stewards of the earth.. Academic Excellence in a Christ-centered environment School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 400 N Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 561-276-8458 www.trinitydelray.org Raquel Marten 20-24 Interviews and/or Testing National Lutheran School Accred. Financial Aid: Yes Open House: January 2016 Unique: Christian based education. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Unique: UNITY SCHOOL 101 NW 22nd Street, Delray Beach 561-276-4414 ext. 134 www.unityschool.com Admissions, Margo Cohen 18-21 Interviews and Testing FCIS, FKK, NAIS Private Tours Success level high due to self confidence that comes from the role the students play within. GREENACRES School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: POTENTIA SCHOOL 4784 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres 561-433-5557 www.potentiaacademy.org Ms. Meeks GULF STREAM School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Unique: GULF STREAM SCHOOL 3600 Gulfstream Road, Gulf Stream 561-276-5225 www.gulfstreamschool.org Helen C. Burns 9 Gulf Stream School empowers students to succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and celebrates both effort and accomplishment. The school is distinguished by a sense of family, small size, and respect for its heritage. JUPITER School: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Address: 1759 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter Phone: 561-748-8994 Website:AllSaintsJupiter.org Contact: Carolyn Lavelle Class Size: 14 or less Admissions: Interviews and Evaluations Accreditation:NCEA Open House: January 22, 2016 at 8:30 a.m Unique: Implementation of 1:1 iPad Airs. 3D printer, a Z-space table, and robotics in addition to our two Media:Scape Think Tank Rooms by Steelcase School: JUPITER ACADEMY Address: 125 S. Pennock Lane, Jupiter Phone: 561-747-1003 Websitewww.JupiterAcademy.com Contact: Gigi Macatangay Class Size: 15 or less Admissions: Interviews and Evaluations Accreditation:AdvancEd Open House: January, 2016 Unique: Educational excellence in family-friendly environment. Serving Pre K, 3-8th grade with VPK options. (early bird, school day, extended day). Gifted Enrichment Program (K-8th), Leading edge technology including interactive boards, iPads, and classroom response systems. School: JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Address: 700 S. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter Phone: 561-746-7800 Website: www.jupiterchristian.org Contact: Heather Begin Class Size: K3 – 12th Grade 11:1 ratio Admissions: Interviews, transcript, testing Accreditation: SACS, NCPSA, ACSI, CASI Financial Aid: Yes Open House: TBA Unique: Committed to excellence and teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and serving the world for Jesus Christ to the glory of God School: TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Address: 926 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter Phone:561-745-1998 Contact: Lainey Azarian Website:www.turtlerivermontessori.com Class Size: 7 Admissions: Interviews, transcript Accreditation:AMS Financial Aid: Yes Open House: February, 2016 Unique: Turtle River Montessori School’s mission is to provide a learning environment which is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued individually and are free to learn independently at their own pace. LAKE PARK School: LAKE PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Address: 625 Park Avenue, Lake Park Phone:561-844-2747 Contact: Mrs. Carol Hyatt Website:www.lpbs.us Class Size: 13 Admissions: Interviews, transcript Accreditation: AACS, SBACS Financial Aid: VPK Open House: Call Unique: Since 1968, our mission has been to promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the young people entrused to our care. LAKE WORTH School: GREENACRES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Address: 4982 Cambridge Street, Greenacres Phone:561-965-0363 Website: www.greenacreschristianacademy.com Contact: Lori Williams Class Size: 18-27 class sizes and highly trained teachers ensure the best in elementary school education. Admissions:Interviews Accreditation: FCPS, Southeastern Accreditation, FACCS Unique: Christian environment K-12. School: SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PK4-8 Address: 410 North M Street, Lake Worth Phone: 561-582-2242 Website:www.sacredheartschoollakeworth.com Class Size: PreK = 22, K-8 = 25 Admissions: Report Cards, Standardized Test Results, Interview Accreditation: FCC Financial Aid: Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK), step Up for Students Scholarship, McKay Scholarship, and other limited assistance. Open House: Call for a tour Unique: We provide a supportive environment where all of Gods children have the opportunity to achieve. School: ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Address: 2892 S Congress Avenue, Palm Springs Phone: 561-965-8190 Website: www.stlukeparish.com Contact: Suzanne Sandelier Class Size: Average 25 Admissions: Interviews and some testing Accreditation:FCC Unique: Everyone is someone at St. Luke’s. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 7259 S Military Trail, Lake Worth 561-967-1900 www.tcalw.org Maria Wolfe 18 Pre3- 12th We accept Step Up For Students and McKay scholarships TBA 1. Students perform 1-1/2 years above grade level 2. Graduates attend Ivy League universities 3. Excellent athletic program. 4. F-1 Visas can be provided to international students. School: WELLINGTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Address: 9135 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth Phone: 561-649-7900 Website: Wellingtonprep.org Contact: Sandy Montoya Class Size: 15 students to 1 teacher Admissions: Entrance Exam, interviews Accreditation:NIPSA Open House: Tours Unique: The Wellington Preparatory School is a nonsectarian, independent private school. Wellington Prep uses proven academic curriculum developed and published through Columbia University, The college of William and Mary Gifted Center, and the University of Chicago. The school’s co-curricular activities include violin twice a week, Spanish three times a week, Meet the Masters art class three times per week and physical education twice a week. Small LANTANA School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: KENTWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL 6210 South Congress, Lantana 561-649-6141 www.kentwoodprepschool.com Mrs. Brown, Office Manager 15 Screening and Interview Yes Call for Individual Appointment For children who need social, learning, and behavioral skills. NORTH PALM BEACH School: BALDWIN PREP PRIVATE SCHOOL Address: 200 Castlewood Drive, North Palm Beach Phone: 561-844-7700 Website:www.baldwinprepschool.com Contact: Gena Baldwin Class Size: 8 to 12 per class Admissions: Interviews Unique: K through 12. Where childhood is cherished. School: Address: Phone: Contact: Website: Class Size: ST. CLARE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 821 Prosperity Farms Rd, North Palm Beach 561-622-7171 Mrs. Amy Lopez www.stclareschool.com 24 per class K-8, two classes per grade, PreK only 12 students Admissions: Interview, transcripts, screening Accreditation: Florida Catholic Conference Open House: November 15th, 9:00-11:00 am Unique: Our loving faculty and staff. Our sense of family community. School: Address: THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL 11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach (PK3-8) 4875 Grandiflora Rd., Palm Beach Gardens (9-12) Phone: 561-626-3747 Website: www.thebenjaminschool.org Contact: Mary Lou Primm Class Size: 16 Admissions: Testing, interviews Accreditation: FCIS, FKC Financial Aid: Yes Open House: TBA Unique: Grades PK3 – 12. The Benjamin School is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premiere coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory independent day schools. Drawing upon our mission, guiding principles and 10 Traits of Character, TBS is a dynamic researched-based center of learning that serves a diverse student body. PALM BEACH School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Unique: PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach 561-655-1188 www.pbday.org Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert 12 average Testing, interview and tours FCIS, NAIS November 2016 We teach children how to learn. Year Founded: 1921, oldest independent school in Florida PALM BEACH GARDENS School: Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Unique: ACADEMY OF NORTH PALM BEACH 2526 Richard Road, Palm Beach Gardens 561-842-5511 April Chapman 10 Progressive and the children are able to work together at their own pace. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: GARDENS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY ARTS 9153 Roan Lane, Palm Beach Gardens 561-290-7661 Mysoto.net Jeanne Benz K-3:18, 4-8:22 Visit mysota.net to apply Yes January 25, 2016, 6:00-7:00 pm. Gardens School of Technology Arts exists to prepare and equip young innovators for the 21st century. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: MEYER JEWISH ACADEMY 5225 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-6520 www.meyeracademy.org Stacy Cohn, Director of First Impressions 15 or less Interviews and testing Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, 2013 High Performing Blue Ribbon School, International Baccalaureate World School Financial Aid: Yes Unique: Private school with dual curriculum in General Studies Judaic Studies for K-8. School: MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT PGA NATIONAL Address: 353 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens Phone: 561-626-9222 Website: www.montessorischoolatpga.com Contact: Mary Sandrini Admissions:Availability Accreditation:IMS Unique: Distinctively different. We aspire to serve the spirit of the child. School: SCORE ACADEMY Address: 10435 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens Phone: 561-626-2662 Contact: Johanna Waldman, School Director Website:http://academy.scoreatthetop.com Class Size: 1:1 to 6:1 Student:teacher ratio Admissions: Application, tour, meeting with the Director Accreditation: SACS Advanced Ed. K-12 Financial Aid: Mckay Scholarships and Step-up for Students scholarships Open House Year round Open enrollment. Unique: We offer full-time and part-time school opportunities to fit the needs of each student. Class size ranges from 1-6 students per teacher. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Financial Aid: Unique: ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-1504 www.stmarkspbg.org Lynne Mullins 20 Interviews and testing FCIS, FKC February Yes Provides an academically enriched program in a nurturing Christian environment. PK2-8th. School: SUNSHINE TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Address: 6327 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens Phone: 561-622-4173 Contact: Mrs. Hof Class Size: 12 Admissions:Interviews Accreditation: American Montessori Association Unique: Pre-K – 5th. A child, like the tiniest seed needs guidance and sunshine to grow. School: Address: : Phone: Contact: Website: Class Size: Admissions: TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 9625 N. Military, Palm Beach Gardens 561-253-3950 Susie Maione www.trinitychristianpbg.org Preschool varies from 8 – 12 in a class depending on the age. Elementary 16-20 in a class. Testing and availability Accreditation: ACSI membership, UMAP Open House: Nov. 10th, 9:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Unique: Age one to grade eight Building a legacy one life at a time School: WEISS SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED Address: 4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens Phone:561-627-0740 Website: www.weissschool.org Contact: Dr. Denise Spirou Class Size: 16 in Early Childhood 3-4 and 20 in 5th- 8th Admissions: IQ testing Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, SACS Financial Aid: Scholarships Open House: TBA Unique: The Weiss School’s mission is to foster a community of reflective, compassionate and unique gifted learners through a differentiated curriculum that promotes global awareness, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving. RIVIERA BEACH School: R J HENDLEY CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER Address: 2800 Avenue R, Riviera Beach Phone: 561-842-1349 Website:www.rjhendley.com Contact: Shirley Wright Class Size: 17 Admissions: Interviews and testing Accreditation:FCIS Financial Aid: McKay Scholarships & Florida Pride Unique: God is: center, source, foundation of learning. ROYAL PALM BEACH School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Open House: Unique: IDEAL SCHOOL & DREAM SCHOOL 400 Royal Commerce Road, Royal Palm Beach 561-791-2881 www.Dreamideal.com Kris Soderman, Ph.D. 22 maximum Interviews and Evaluations Tours by appointment Preschool 3 – 8th grade – Violin is part of curriculum. Multiple intellegence. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Open House: Unique: SOUTHWIDE ACADEMY 100 Cypress Lake Drive, Royal Palm Beach 561-793-0657 southwideacademy.com Mrs. Hulgin 20 Interviews and tours NACE, NPSAA Tours by appointment Individualized system – grades K-12. School: Address: Phone: THE LEARNING FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA 507 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach 561-795-6886 Website:www.tlffinc.com Contact: Debra Thornby Class Size: Small Admissions:Tour Financial Aid: McKay ESE and 504 Step Up for Students Unique: Our emphasis is on individualized programs which provide structure for the diverse needs of the students we facilitate. We customize our flexible and personalized learning programs to work for many different types of students. We have flexible scheduling and offer an environment that nurtures students to reduce stress and frustration, keeping the focus on learning and the goal of reaching graduation. WELLINGTON School: Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Unique: EDUCATION PLACE 12794 forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-753-6563 Judy Blake or Anita Kane Mixed grades 1-5:7 Interviews, transcript, placement test Accredited Curriculums, CITA MSA-CESS None Montessori, mixed age groups, individualized instruction, small, quiet environment, accept McKay Scholarships. Also, host Armory Arts Programs afterschool and Saturdays. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Admissions: Unique: WELLINGTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-784-1776 www.gowca.org Anna M. Oaks Interviews transcript & letter of recommendation Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent private school for grades 6-8. We accelerate learning and academic advancement for dedicated students in a nurturing, wholesome environment. We offer a rigorious balanced curriculum taught by creative, flexible and highly qualified teachers. WEST PALM BEACH School: ATLANTIS ACADEMY, PALM BEACHES Address: 1950 Prairie Road, West Palm Beach Phone: 561-642-3100 Website: www.PalmBeaches.AtlantisAcademy.com Contact: Mary Joyner Class Size: 15, average 10-12 Admissions: Interviews and testing Accreditation:AdvancEd Financial Aid: McKay Scholarships Open House: December 2015 Unique: Specialize in children with learning difficulties/ differences (ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Autism, SLD) K-12th grades. Small class sizes. School: BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL/PRE-SCHOOL Address: 8350 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach Phone: 561-798-9300 Website: Contact: www.bcsbulldogs.org Vicki Ingram K2-K4, ext. 223 and Kelly Hoback K5-12, ext. 261 Class Size: PK: 11, K-6: 18, 7-12: 18 Admissions: Varies by grade level Accreditation: ACSI, Advanced ED Financial Aid: K-5 - 12th only Open House: January 2016, 10:00-1:00 & 4:00 - 7:00 Unique: BCS is a family oriented school, dedicated to both academic and spiritual growth. School: Address: Phone: Unique: Class Size: Unique: COATES LEARNING CENTER 3359 Belvedere Road, Suite S, West Palm Beach 561-689-2323 Serves grades 6-12. 10 Working with children in the Autism Spectrum Disorders School: Address: Phone: Class Size: Unique: CONKLIN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 8966 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach 561-310-0241 7 It is a private school that serves 26 students in grades PK, K-11. Conklin International Academy is coed School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Unique: GULF STREAM SCHOOL 3600 Gulfstream Road, Gulf Stream 561-276-5225 www.gulfstreamschool.org Helen C. Burns 9 Gulf Stream School empowers students to succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and celebrates both effort and accomplishment. The school is distinguished by a sense of family, small size, and respect for its heritage. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: HAVERHILL BAPTIST ACADEMY 671 N. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach 561-683-1780 www.haverhillbaptist.com Diana Atwell Class Size: 15 Accreditation: Apple Unique: Where children’s needs are first. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Admissions: Open House: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Unique: KINGS ACADEMY, INC. 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach 561-686-4244 x 335 www.tka.net Amy Cuomo Testing and Interviews January 21, 2016, 10:00-1:00 & 4:00-6:00 ACSI, SACS, FACCS Yes Grades Pre-K – 12th. Christian College prep. 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Nationally recognized Fine Arts program. Over 25 teams sports available. Free transportation included w/tuition. Awarded 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: MATLOCK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 2491 Homewood Road, West Palm Beach 561-687-0327 www.matlockacademy.com Randall Konsker 12:1 ratio Interviews and testing PSAA, NCAA Limited Tours available Private progressive high school for bright and talented learners. Grades 9 thru 12. School: Address: Phone: Contact: Website: Class Size: Admissions: Financial Aid: Unique: OXBRIDGE ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 561-972-9600 Admissions - Chris Marino www.oxbridgeacademy.org 12-15 Interviews & Testing Yes Oxbridge Academy is student-centered, project based, inter-disciplinary independent college preparatory school for grades 9-12. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: PALM BEACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 561-671-5795 pbchristianacademy.org Admissions, Sandra Boyd Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, 2’s 1:11, 3’s 1:15, 4’s 1:10, K-2 1:16 Tours, Application, Previous Schools Records, Elementary Transcripts and Test Scores VPK Voucher August 2016, tours available year round Palm Beach Christian Academy provides a Christ centered, safe environment where all of the students learn based on their learning styles and abilities. The school also partners with home school families in Palm Beach County. Admissions: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: School: Address: PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY 1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Unique: 561-832-8815 www.palmbeachdayacademy.org Megan Albanese, Director of Admissions Approx. 10 students to 1 teacher Class visit, testing and interviews FCIS, The Florida Kindergarten Council. Founded in 1921, Palm Beach Day Academy enrolls students age 2- Grade 9 and is the oldest independent day school in Florida. Nurturing thinkers and preparing leaders while providing a balance of high expectations and nurturing support, while shaping the characteristics of compassion and confidence. With small classes led by great teaches, PBDA graduates are ready to excel and make an impact on their world, taking with them the richness of a true family school. Consistently, more than 98% of PBDA students are able to attend their first choice secondary schools. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Open House: Accreditation: Unique: REDEMPTIVE LIFE ACADEMY 2101 N Australian, West Palm Beach 561-805-7975 www.rlfacademy.com Admissions preK3 - grade 8: 16-18 students Call ACSI, OREUF Non-denominational Christian School School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Unique: RENAISSANCE LEARNING ACADEMY 1310 N Old Congress Ave, West Palm Beach 561-296-1776 www.rlacademy.com Admissions Renaissance Learning Academy is a Palm Beach County charter high school serving students ages 14-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger’s. The Renaissance Learning Academy’s mission is “Preparation for Life After School”. To achieve this mission our school helps individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders find and hold jobs, contribute to community life, as well as develop and maintain relationships through individualized custom accommodations School: Address: Phone: ROSARIAN ACADEMY 807 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 561-832-5131 x 236 Website: Contact: Class Size: Accreditation: Unique: www.rosarian.org Mary Raich 12 months - 8th grade SACS Independent Catholic School sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, providing quality Catholic education for students from age 3 through Grade 8. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Unique: ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 324 N Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach 561-832-3676 x 12 www.stannwpb.org Karen Brusca PK3-8, 28-30 Interviews FCC Limited Family oriented school with strengths in Technology, Fine Arts and P.E. School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Unique: ST. JULIANA’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4355 South Olive Ave, West Palm Beach 561-655-1922 www.saintjuliana.org Irene or Janie 30 Interviews, recommendations and grades FCC Catholic school with excellent teachers, Grades Pre-K, 4 – 8th grade. School: Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Accreditation: Financial Aid: Unique: THE WEST PALM BEACH JR. ACADEMY 6300 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 561-689-9575 Glenn Timmons 15-20 Interviews, some testing FAANS, CAPE, NCPSA Limited Pre-K – 12th. A place where the Master Painter is lovingly at work on the canvas of your child.