Briarcrest Christian School - Memphis Association of Independent

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2013
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INDEPENDENT
SCHOOLS
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Benjamin Franklin wisely remarked that “an investment in knowledge pays the
best interest.” Education is a critical investment for our children’s future, our local
community’s future, and our nation’s future. Selecting the best learning environment
is one of the most important decisions parents can make. The purpose of this
publication is to provide you with information about the outstanding educational
opportunities that exist at the 34 independent schools in our community, all
members of the Memphis Association of Independent Schools (MAIS). Perhaps one
or more of these learning environments will resonate with the aspirations that you
have for your child’s future.
Independent schools are distinctive by design. Each of the schools represented in
MAIS is guided by its own mission and educational environment. Some are oriented
toward teaching younger students; some are designed to educate middle and upperschool students; and, some are designed to educate children from pre-kindergarten
through the twelfth grade. Some are designed to teach a single gender, while
others are co-educational. Some are religiously oriented and others are secular in
their approach to education. Some are designed to address special-needs children;
some have a traditional teaching and learning environment, while others are more
progressive. All of the independent schools, however, are distinguished by their
commitment to educational excellence.
Independent schools focus on their independence.
To be accredited, independent schools are
accountable to a broad range of standards and must
demonstrate continual growth based on their own set
of strategic initiatives. All of the schools represented
in MAIS are accredited by the Southern Association of
Independent Schools and the Southern Associationt
of Colleges and Schools, which maintain rigorous
standards while still allowing each school to maintain
their own distinctive independence. A distinguishing
characteristic of independent schools is that they are
not bound by state curricular standards and are able
to create their own distinctive curricula. The greatest
means of accountability for independent schools,
however, comes from the fact that they are funded
largely through tuition dollars and these investment
decisions are made annually by parents.
While independent schools are privately funded,
they are publicly engaged. Students and teachers of independent schools are
committed volunteers and engaged citizens in our Mid-South community. MAIS
schools provide a variety of programs that enrich the lives in our community.
Independent schools are further distinguished by the depth of relationships
that exist between students and teachers, and between the school and the home.
Because the classes tend to be small, teachers at independent schools have the
ability to forge meaningful relationships with their students and have a keen insight
into their students’ learning and potential, inside and outside the classroom. These
relationships, moreover, transcend the school day as teachers often become life
mentors for students in independent schools. This commitment to life-long learning
is just one reason why some families choose to invest in independent-school
education for their child.
All of our schools prepare students for the challenges they will face in life.
Accordingly, the learning environments at independent schools are forward-thinking
and holistic, preparing students for the challenges they will face in the twenty-first
century. Importantly, teachers in independent schools are united by the reality that
they find meaning and purpose in their school’s philosophy and mission, particularly
the emphasis placed on excellence.
It is a privilege to partner with Memphis magazine in presenting this information.
MAIS is grateful to the thousands of area families who are already investing in an
independent school education for their children. For those who would like to learn
more about our schools, I invite you to visit our website, www.maisschools.com.
William W. Taylor
Past President,
Memphis Association of Independent Schools
Bodine School
Bornblum Solomon Schechter School
Briarcrest Christian Schools
Central Day School
Christ Methodist Day School
Christ the King Lutheran School
Christian Brothers High School
Collegiate School of Memphis
Evangelical Christian School
Fayette Academy
First Assembly Christian School
Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School
Harding Academy
Hutchison School
Incarnation Catholic School
Lamplighter Montessori School
Lausanne Collegiate School
Madonna Learning Center
Margolin Hebrew Academy - Feinstone
Yeshiva of the South
Memphis University School
New Hope Christian Academy
Northpoint Christian School
(formerly SBEC)
Presbyterian Day School
Rossville Christian Academy
St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
St. George’s Independent School
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
University School of Jackson
Westminster Academy
Woodland Presbyterian School
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Briarcrest Christian School
Houston Levee Location: 76 S. Houston Levee Road, Eads, TN 38028
East Memphis Location: 6000 Briarcrest Avenue, Memphis, TN 38120
901.765.4600 • www.briarcrest.com
Briarcrest offers balance in academics. And in life.
Briarcrest offers an impressive selection of choices, not only in
the academic curriculum, but also in athletics, fine arts, student
activities, spiritual development and community service. We
provide a unique opportunity to find your child’s perfect balance.
For over 40 years, Briarcrest Christian School has been recognized
in the Mid-South for its unique combination of academic
excellence and Christian education. Beginning at the preschool
level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing
a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and
to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all
facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational,
co-educational environment in which the
Christian worldview and biblical values
are taught and practiced in every aspect
of school life. We seek families who
appreciate the benefit of a challenging,
Christ-centered education.
We bring together one of the most
qualified and committed faculties in the
greater Memphis area who are dedicated
to preparing students for success in
college and life, while emphasizing the
importance of personal integrity.
We would love to meet your family
and see how Briarcrest can meet your
educational needs. We would be happy
to schedule a tour or have your student
participate in our shadowing program
(5th – 12th grade) where he/she spends a
day “as a Saint”!
Schedule Your Tour Today!
For more information, please call the Admissions Office
at (901) 765-4605.
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even more important. We go beyond the x’s and o’s to teach your child the deep fundamental
concepts that they can apply to all areas of their lives. www.briarcrest.com 901.765.4600
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Saint Benedict at Auburndale High School
8250 Varnavas Drive (@Germantown Parkway) Cordova, TN 38016
901.260.2840 • www.sbaeagles.org • facebook.com/eaglessba • twitter.com/eaglessba
Rooted in Faith, Focused on the Future
The rules of grammar and the theorems of geometry are not likely
to change anytime soon. Life would be easy if the nation’s secondary schools simply had to focus on these certainties, but high
school encompasses key developmental stages. At St. Benedict
at Auburndale High School (SBA), academics are part of a larger
mix of the focus designed to prepare students for adulthood by
embracing their faith and leading
full, successful lives.
Saint Benedict at Auburndale
High School is a co-educational,
college preparatory school of
the Catholic Diocese of Memphis
committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive
and challenging multilevel curriculum presented in an atmosphere
permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman
Catholic faith. SBA is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, a charter member of the National Catholic
Education Association, an Associate Member of the Memphis Association of Independent Schools, and a member of the National
and Southern Associations of College Admission Counseling.
At SBA, we promote personal excellence by maximizing the
spiritual, physical, emotional, social and academic growth of the
student. Students come to us prepared to learn, and because of
their experiences at SBA, they all go on to some type of postsecondary education.
Tools of the Trade
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School serves just over 1,000
students in grades 9-12. The graduates of St. Benedict average
$12 million in merit-based college scholarships. Our remarkable
campus and state-of-the-art facilities enable students to stay
ahead of the technology curve. A wireless campus environment is
designed with the future in mind. Laptops, Tablet PCs, and iPads
enhance learning in the classroom and complement the school’s
Distance Learning Center, computer labs and SMART Board™
Rooms. SBA strives to provide an atmosphere that capitalizes
on strengths. Cutting-edge technology allows us to better serve
all our students — Advanced Placement, Honors, Traditional, and
those enrolled in the PLUS Program (Positive Learning Utilizing
Strategies) for students with learning differences.
Responding to Students’ Interests
Knowing that the classroom is not
the only arena where learning takes
place, SBA provides a wide variety
of co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities. In addition to academics
and leadership pursuits, over half the
students are members of SBA’s 23
sports teams, of which several have
won region and state championships.
The Eagles are recognized as Best of
Preps champions.
SBA keeps an open mind to the
voice of a diverse student body, resulting in an ever-expanding roster
of clubs. The school’s responsiveness
exemplifies its mission to lead each
student in the gradual transition from
dependence to selfdetermination
and
personal mastery.
The
performing
arts theatre, seating
approximately 400
patrons,
enhances
our drama and music programs — both
curricular and extracurricular. We offer dramatic and musical
productions, musical concerts and the Crossroads Concert Series to bring instrumental and vocal arts to the general public
as well as our school community. Our performing arts theatre
allows us to be of service to others in the community for hosting
their events, as does our 1,400-seat gymnasium.
Alumni and Parents Know What We Are About
Alumni are active in the Alumni Council, Alumni weekends and
events, and our parents receive weekly and monthly electronic
newsletters along with web-based grade reporting and emergency notification when needed. All our constituencies receive
the“On Eagles’ Wings” Magazine throughout the year. In addition, alumni, parents, students, and friends can receive up-tothe-minute notice of school events and accomplishments on
Twitter and FaceBook.
Education with a Catholic Heart
Faith in God is SBA’s cornerstone. Daily theology classes, prayer
services, First Friday Adoration, Eucharistic celebrations and
outreach to the community in need help students express their
faith. Students at SBA have participated in the National March for Life
for over 25 years and, every year,
SBA has been the leader in community service, such as Food Bank
collections, Lifeblood donations,
Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude
events, the Wings Foundation,
Make-A-Wish efforts, and many
more. The focal point of the school
is the 250-seat chapel, located in
the main foyer, which symbolizes
SBA’s distinct blend of delivering
a superior preparatory education
with a Catholic heart.
All This at a Price You Can Afford
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National Merit Scholars
Academic All-Stars
Knowledge Bowl Champions
Blue Ribbon Dramatic, Musical & Fine
Arts Programs
• State Champions, Coaches of the
Year, Sportsmanship Recognition &
Best of the Preps Team Awards
• SBA Graduates average over $12 million
in merit-based college scholarships
• One of the most affordable private
educations in town
411 S. Grove Park Road, Memphis, TN 38117
901.683.6873 • cmdsmemphis.org
Christ Methodist Day School embraces the whole child. From Pre-Kindergarten
through sixth grade, we strive to help each child reach his or her full potential.
In close partnership with parents, church, and community, we build a strong
foundation for our students by focusing on four main areas:
Devotion to Direction
spiritual development
academic excellence
social responsibility
personal integrity
Our gifted and passionate teachers create classrooms where curiosity
is sparked, confidence is developed, creativity is inspired, compassion is
encouraged, and the love of Christ is infused into every aspect of the learning
process. Since 1958, our “Devotion to Direction” has been shining through the
accomplishments of our graduates, who go on to excel in the area’s finest
middle schools and high schools.
Please call us to arrange a personal campus tour or inquire about attending
one of our admissions events this fall.
Open House Dates:
Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9:00 am
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 9:00 am
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38119
901.762.6667 • hutchisonschool.org • www.facebook.com/hutchisonschool
Academic Excellence
Founded in 1902 as a college-preparatory school for girls, Hutchison is
one of the oldest independent schools in Memphis and one of the few
to remain open continuously since its founding. Known for academic
excellence, Hutchison was the first independent school in the city to
receive accreditation
from the Southern
Association of Colleges and Secondary
Schools (SACS) in
1923, as well as the
first to receive dual
accreditation
from
SACS and the Southern Association of
Independent Schools
(SAIS) in 2005.
From Pre-K2 through
12th grade, Hutchison’s academic program emphasizes collaboration, exploration, critical
thinking, and global perspectives. An integrated approach to the study
of science, math, technology, and world languages prepares girls for
success in college and in life.
service learning. Girls engage in real-world learning through internships
and fellowships in fields ranging from transplant surgery to international business.
Creativity
The fine arts curriculum and the extracurricular enrichment opportunities enable girls to develop award-winning artistic skill in visual arts,
drama, and music. Hutchison’s Center for Excellence continues to serve
the Memphis community with classes and workshops open to area students, parents, and educators.
Teamwork
Girls build their athletic skills on more than 70 intramural, developmental, and competitive teams across 12 sports. Over the past decade,
varsity athletes have claimed five team and 17 individual state championship titles and have been named to All-State, All-American, and
Academic All-American teams.
Character
Hutchison believes that the core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, honor, and excellence are integral to a complete education, enabling girls to become ethical thinkers and responsible citizens. A focus
on community service allows girls to demonstrate a commitment to
Memphis.
Leadership
Hutchison’s nationally recognized leadership program, Hutchison Leads,
empowers young women to become 21st century leaders through experiences in public policy development, private-sector initiatives, and
Call the Admissions Office at 762-6672 to schedule a personal
tour or to inquire about our upcoming admissions events.
360 Bray Station Road, Collierville, TN 38017
901.853.7804 • incarnationchurch.com/catholicschool
Established in 2000, Incarnation Catholic School takes pride in
providing every child in Pre-K through 8th grade with an excellent
Christ-centered, child-focused education each day! Incarnation
Catholic School was the first church-affiliated school in the town
of Collierville and now offers an alternative to the many Shelby
County and independent schools that exist in the area.
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tenets of its education:
Incarnation is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, is a member of the National Catholic Education Association,
and the National Association of Elementary Schools Principals. All
Pre-Kindergarten through 8th-grade students are taught approved
language arts, math, reading, literature, social studies, science,
computer, art, library, music, and Spanish curriculums to National
Core or Diocesan standards. The religion curriculum is taught daily
and is integrated across subject areas. Incarnation has morning and
afternoon prayer and students celebrate weekly Mass. All Incarnation
students learn about and participate in monthly community service.
• Christian /Catholic identity
• Leadership taught to all PreK –
8th-grade children
• Academics: Differentiated instruction,
Enrichment & Resource supports for
excellent education as evidenced by
standardized tests
• Service to grow responsible Stewards
• Safety and Discipline
Incarnation School recognizes parents as the first educators of
their children so home and school communication, collaboration,
and support are a priority.
1381 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120
901.474.1030 • www.lausanneschool.com • [email protected]
Empowering individuals to seek their own journeys!
Off the beaten path in East Memphis, nestled on 30 beautiful lakeside acres, sits Lausanne Collegiate School, an independent, co-ed,
PK through 12th grade, International Baccalaureate World School
(IB). Parents and students alike are attracted to Lausanne for its innovative, student-centered, global and college-preparatory curriculum and its empowerment of individuals to seek their own journeys.
Lausanne’s globally diverse student body of 860+ students representing
56
different countries continues
to distinguish
itself in college
placement,
a c a d e m i c
a c h i eve m e n t ,
arts and athletic performance.
The 71-member
class of 2013
was accepted
to 153 differ-
ent colleges and universities, matriculated to 53 and
received over $11.8 million in
scholarships.
Benefitting from small
class sizes, inspiring faculty
and the diverse cultures, experiences and interests of
peers, children thrive in the
joyful and challenging learning environment at Lausanne and wherever their lifelong love of
learning takes them. Lausanne’s exceptional research- and inquirybased process from PK to 12th grade and the International Baccalaureate Programme provide Lausanne students a competitive
edge in the college admission process.
All School Open House for PK-3 through 12th grade:
Oct. 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Special Previews for PK-3 through 8th grade:
Sept. 26 & Jan. 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Dec. 5 & Feb. 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
4830 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117
901.435.5819 • www.saa-sds.org
St. Agnes: PK-12(Girls) • St. Dominic: PK-8(Boys)
Founded in 1851, St. Agnes
Academy-St. Dominic School
has been providing academic
excellence in the Catholic
tradition for over 160 years.
Classes are co-educational
in early childhood and junior
high, and single gender in
lower and upper schools.
In a close-knit, nurturing
e nvi ro n m e nt ,
te a c h e r s
customize curricula to match
students’ developmental and
gender specific needs.
A 1:1 laptop school since 2002, SAA-SDS has been named
an Apple Distinguished School for six consecutive years.
Students have access to an advanced technology research
center with a Cybrary and Distance Learning Center
where students of all ages engage in virtual classroom
experiences, touring art museums, participating in debates,
and studying with students, professors, and experts from
all around the world.
A new Early Childhood Center, opened in 2010, provides students
with an interactive learning experience. French, Spanish, and Mandarin
are taught in the Lower School, and Junior High classes study Latin. In
the Upper School a variety of honors and Advanced Placement courses
enrich the rigorous curriculum.
Our vibrant fine arts program is
enhanced by three art studios, two
music rooms, a 300-seat performing
arts center and a music conservatory
program. In athletics, SAA was named
the Best of the Preps Champion
Female Division in 2011, 2012, and
2013, and awarded the Bridges state
award for sportsmanship.
In the Dominican tradition ,
students learn to integrate study,
prayer, community and service with
academic excellence. It is the School’s
vision to mold young women and
men of moral courage and ethical
wisdom into leaders who will make
the world a better place.
Collierville campus (grades 6-12): 1880 Wolf River Boulevard • 901.457.2000
Germantown campus (grades PK-5): 8250 Poplar Avenue • 901.261.2300
Memphis campus (grades PK-5): 3749 Kimball Avenue • 901.261.3920
EXPERIENCE MORE AT St. George’s Independent School, a
coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades PK-12
with lower schools in Germantown and Memphis and a middle/upper
school in Collierville. St. George’s is a place for students and families
who desire something more from a school, a place where challenge
and caring are united to create an extraordinary learning environment.
helps them develop their
gifts and talents. Living a life
of meaningful contribution is
the foundation to the school’s
character
and
citizenship
education programs.
Academics + Creativity
Boys + Girls
St. George’s students are challenged
to excel academically but also
to stretch creatively. A vigorous
curriculum is designed to prepare
students for college, career, and
citizenship in today’s world. Lessons
in innovative problem-solving prepare
our students for a global workplace
where success requires adaptability
and entrepreneurial spirit.
St. George’s is coed because
life is coed. Our commitment
to coeducation is at the heart of the school’s relationship-oriented
mission. We also recognize the critical importance of offering
leadership opportunities to boys and girls, knowing that both genders
bring distinctive gifts to our learning environment.
Faith + Service
Founded in the Episcopal tradition
with a mission centered on JudeoChristian values, the school sees
all students as children of God and
Individual + Community
Students and teachers call St. George’s a second family; families call
St. George’s a second home. From this sense of belonging develops
a student community composed of happy, confident leaders who live
our honor code.
EXPERIENCE MORE at St. George’s! Visit us on the web at www.
SGIS.org or arrange a campus tour by calling the admission office at
901.457.2000.
Westminster Academy
2500 Ridgeway Road, Memphis TN 38119
901.380.9192 • www.wamemphis.com
Engaging Hearts and Minds —
Purposeful, Powerful, Proven
Westminster Academy is Memphis’ only classical Christian school
and offers a distinctly classical, distinctly Christian education to
K–12 students.
Through a purposeful, powerful, and proven approach to
education, Westminster Academy takes two fundamental
characteristics of all children — their love for learning and their
innate reasoning ability — and intentionally engages these to inspire
children to become thoughtful, disciplined, engaged learners.
Westminster Academy’s rigorous program and classical methodology
emphasizes Socratic teaching. This
method requires that students
move toward understanding by
having to think for themselves
applying their own reasoning
skills rather than being given
answers to memorize and
repeat. Latin instruction begins
in the second grade and
fortifies thinking skills, attention
to detail, grammar, and the
foundation of English and many
modern languages.
In addition, students are taught
how to reason effectively
and how to communicate
persuasively, both orally
and in writing through
formal logic and rhetoric
training.
These
skills
are
applied to all subjects
in all grades, and the
results are impressive.
Our
students
read
original works by the
greatest thinkers in
Western culture who grappled with questions of what is true, good,
virtuous, and beautiful. Using these works, our teachers engage the
hearts and minds of our students in powerful ways, equipping them
to defend what is worth defending. They teach students to meet the
challenges of rigorous college work and the challenges they are sure
to face in life.
Open House Dates:
Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 8, from 9:00 am–11:00 am
or make an appointment for information and a tour anytime
5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
901.685.0976 • www.woodlandschool.org
Woodland Presbyterian School embraces academic excellence,
spiritual development, social consciousness, community
collaboration, and a positive sense of self.
Woodland is dedicated to continuing the time-honored, rich
traditions that create a loving, family-centered environment where
all students have the opportunity to realize their full potential
through academic challenges, spiritual enrichment with a Christcentered foundation, and continuous growth in an increasingly
diverse global society.
Memphis Parent’s Family Choice Awards for
Best Private School for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Open House: Sunday, November 3rd, from 2-4pm.
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Central Day School
Equipping Children for Christian Leadership
2005 Winchester Boulevard, Collierville, TN 38017
www.centraldayschool.com • 901.255.8134
Admissions Contact: Linda Stephens
Preschool – 8th Grade
Education with Eternal Value
Fall Open House Dates
Sunday, November 3, 2-4pm
Tuesday, November 5, 10-11:30am
At Central Day School, we want every child
to be an eager, happy learner and grow in a
supportive atmosphere that’s challenging,
stimulating, and creative. The diverse
curriculum for preschool through eighth
grade helps children explore and develop
their God-given talents and abilities. It’s
an education that transforms a child’s life
as they learn about God’s Word and world.
Central Day School strives to maintain
a tradition of the highest standards for
academic excellence. With the strong academic and Christian foundation
established at CDS, students are prepared for success in high school as well
as lives of service to Christ, their family, and community. Central Day School,
located on the beautiful 43-acre campus of Central Church in Collierville, is fully
accredited by AdvancedEd/Southern Association of Independent Schools/
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and a member of the Association
of Christian Schools International. Every day is an “open house” at CDS, and we
invite you to call our Admission Office today for your personal tour.
5296 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
901.682.8405 • www.ctkschool.com
Equipping
For over 50 years, Christ the King
has been equipping children
for the next level of learning.
Accredited
by
AdvanceED
and NLSA, students receive
opportunities to become all they
can possibly be. Classrooms
are equipped with 21st century
technology. Advanced honors
classes allow our graduates to
enroll in Memphis’ finest private
high schools.
Christian
Christ is why we exist. Whether or not one has a church home, our
school is a family where the love of Jesus, prayer, and praise, is shared
on an ongoing basis each day by classmates and teachers.
Leaders
Leadership development tools are given to CTK students and they
practice using them through community service projects, athletics,
arts, Student Council, and various leadership roles in the school.
18 months – 8th Grade
To schedule a personal tour or to attend the October 3rd Open
House, contact Felicia Calhoun, Admissions Counselor.
First Assembly Christian School
Fayette Academy
8650 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN 38018
901.458.5543 • facsmemphis.org
15090 Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068
901.465.3241 • fayetteacademy.com
Education with a Higher Purpose
First Assembly Christian School partners with parents to prepare students to
strive for excellence and live for the glory of Jesus Christ. A co-educational,
multidenominational school serving about 800 students in grades JrK-12,
FACS has been continuously accredited by SACS since 1979. FACS provides
college-preparatory education along with honors and advanced placement
courses for students who excel and appropriate academic services for
students having trouble acquiring specific skills. All students are encouraged
to participate in a wide variety of Christian service, fine arts, and athletic
opportunities. Enrollment at FACS has doubled in the last decade. The
family atmosphere and low faculty/
student ratio are repeatedly cited
as top reasons for attendance.
Fayette Academy was established in 1965 by a group of parents who
were seeking a community-based independent Christian school
education for their children. FA brought back the neighborhood
school concept with small classes and a warm, loving, Christian
environment for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through
Twelve. FA is a non-denominational, college-preparatory, coeducational school.
We extend an invitation for you to attend our Community Open
House Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 7:00 pm. We also provide
individual tours by request.
246 S. Belvedere, Memphis, TN 38104
901.278.0200 • www.gslschool.org
An Anchor for Life
Grace-St. Luke’s, founded in 1947, is a
co-ed, Episcopal school located in the
heart of Midtown’s beautiful Central
Gardens, serving approximately 550
students from Preschool (2-yearold) to Grade 8. Our mission is to
prepare boys and girls to become
creative problem solvers, confident
lifelong learners, and responsible
citizens in their communities and the
world. With a top-notch academic
and extracurricular program, we are
well known for our caring school
community and for our excellent
outcomes. Our graduates are sought
after by high schools throughout the
city. Call 278-0200 today or email
[email protected] to learn more
about our exceptional program and
all that we have to offer!
Admissions Open Houses:
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8:30am, Anchor Center
Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00am, Miss Lee’s Preschool
Bound for College. Prepared for Life.
8696 Rosemark Road, Millington, TN 38053
901.829.4221
www.tiptonrosemarkacademy.net
For nearly a half-century, Tipton-Rosemark Academy has been a
place where families connect and students thrive. From 3K to 12th
grade, we strive not just to prepare our students academically, but
also to help them become successful, well-rounded individuals.
To balance a challenging, college-directed curriculum with a
nurturing environment, we focus on individual needs. As part of
the TRA covenant, parents, faculty, and staff work together to
help students reach their potential. We are conveniently located
in North Shelby County, with easy access to Highway 385 just
minutes from the Bartlett, Arlington, and Cordova areas. Call
today to schedule a visit.
2100 N. Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016
901.388.7321 • sfawolves.org
A Proud Heritage and a Rich Future
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is committed to promoting
academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness for grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight.
Our curriculum utilizes techniques and activities to challenge
students and prepare them for a
college-preparatory high school.
We offer advanced classes in
middle school and enrichment in
the lower grades to develop creative and critical-thinking skills.
Our PLUS program is for students
with average or above-average
intelligence who experience difficulties in a traditional setting.
We also incorporate Physical Education, Art, Fine Arts, Spanish,
Computer, and Library. SFA offers over 30 academic and extracurricular clubs and 120 athletic
teams for students to discover
their talents.
In November 2010, SFA was recognized by the U.S. State Department as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. We were one of 50
private schools nationwide to receive the award, which identifies
truly exemplary schools. SFA students scored among the top 10
percent in the nation on standardized tests.
To advertise in
the 2014 Memphis Area Independent
Schools Guide, please contact
Margie Neal at 901.575.9461
or [email protected]
CHOOSING
Independence
Exploring the benefits of an
independent education
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Parents want their children to receive the
best education possible, to be mentally and
creatively stimulated, and to be fully prepared
for college, their future workplace, and life
as an adult. While there are a number of
educational options, many parents choose to
send their children to an independent school,
so they can be more involved and have more
direction over their child’s learning process
and developmental growth.
Independent schools offer parents choices
for an education tailored to their academic
by Shara Clark
goals for their children. Ellis Haguewood,
interim president of the Memphis Association
of Independent Schools (MAIS) says, “Each
independent school has its own mission
and philosophy and its own track record of
performance, and parents can look at all of
those different schools and decide which one
fits the needs and the interests of their child,
as well as their own parental interests and
aspirations.”
Of the 34 MAIS member institutions, some
have religious affiliations, some offer curricula
focused on special needs of children, and
many offer rigorous college preparatory
courses. Independent schools are distinctive
by design because they are not held to
mandated assessments or curricula as in
the case of public schools. While they are
not held to those standards, they are all
held accountable to their own accreditation
standards. Each school has its own curriculum
that will reflect its own educational mission
and philosophy.
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curriculum and teaching methods in a
traditional school system, there are also
geographic limitations as to which institution
parents can send their children. Independent
schools offer choices — choices for parents
to be as selective as they please in choosing
the educational path that is right for their
child and choices for independent schools
to determine how they deliver that
education. “Each school is able to
decide for itself what the criteria
ought to be for the people who
teach there and for the students
who attend, and there is a greater
decentralization of power within
each of those schools,” Haguewood
says.
Independent schools offer small
classes with low student-faculty
ratios. Some classes may have as
many as 25 students, while some
may have fewer than five. The
smaller of those, for example, would
be AP or highly specialized classes
or those that serve students with
special needs. This means students receive
a very focused education in an intimate
learning environment and develop strong
student/teacher relationships.
Within the independent school
community, the requirements for teachers vary.
Some schools require a certification by the
state, and others do not. Though independent
school teachers are not necessarily required
to have teaching certificates or education
degrees, many will have them, especially
in elementary grades. But an independent
school is free to hire teachers who have a
particular passion for a subject. For example,
in many independent schools, particularly at
the secondary level, English teachers will have
degrees in English. Science teachers will have
degrees in chemistry or biology, and so on. In
many cases, they will have advanced degrees
in those disciplines. In general, independent
schools seek to find teachers who have a
depth of knowledge in their subject and a
deep appreciation for each student in the
class as a distinctive learner.
“But it’s the interaction between the
student and the faculty member who is
enthusiastic about a particular subject — and
not just the subject, but the idea of teaching
it — that is transformational in the lives of
students,” Haguewood says. “Along with that
passion comes great diversity. Independent
school faculties bring varied expertise and
experience to the table, which inform their
curriculum choices and teaching methods.
They’re not constrained by a curriculum that
someone in an office somewhere else wrote.”
The independent high schools are required
to offer the courses necessary to get into the
state flagship university, which in this case
is the University of Tennessee. Otherwise,
each school is free to have its faculty or an
academic committee decide what courses
students should be exposed to before they
graduate from that school, and they pride
themselves on cutting-edge delivery of that
curriculum.
Haguewood says there’s a strong emphasis
on individual responsibility in an independent
“It’s the interaction
between the student
and the faculty
member ... that is
the beauty of independent schools,” says
Haguewood. “Some require students to do
a certain number of hours of community
service every year. Other schools do it simply
on a volunteer basis. But they allow the
students opportunities to develop and lead
projects on their own. The students are
able to learn a lot about managing people,
about maintaining connections with
service organizations, and about the
philosophies of those organizations.”
Haguewood
says
student
leadership opportunities, along
with smaller class sizes and school
enrollment than in public schools,
foster increased student involvement
in the school community. “With
fewer numbers, students are more
inclined to participate in a wide
range of activities — they play on
multiple athletic teams, perform in
arts programs, serve on an honor
council or in student government.
This diverse experience makes
students well rounded. They learn
a sense of responsibility, and they are more
inclined to give back to the community after
they graduate.”
All MAIS institutions offer some kind of
financial aid, and in most cases, aid is given
on a need-based priority system, but some
schools offer merit-based scholarships. The
funding for financial aid usually comes from
fundraising efforts or endowments. Some
schools cap the percentage of financial aid
that they offer. In many cases, the amount of
aid given is determined by an outside agency.
The family sends its financial information to
the agency, and the agency concludes what
the parents are able to pay. “If the school has
financial aid available to fill in the difference
between the actual cost and what the parents
can pay, then they do that,” Haguewood says.
“We want to make independent education
available to all students regardless of
socioeconomic status.”
Sending a child to an independent school
is a worthy investment in his or her future,
Haguewood says. “Parents realize this. They
know that a strong education is an absolute
necessity in this day and age. In independent
schools, parents know what’s going on — they
know the teachers and students, and they
are connected with other school families.
They choose MAIS schools for this and many
other reasons — for the small class size,
the strong teacher/student relationships,
and because the institutions are free to
exercise their missions and philosophies
without government interference.” Though
the missions of each school differ, there’s a
strong emphasis on college preparation and
the student’s personal, social, and academic
growth, so that independent school students
are well prepared for their future endeavors.
transformational
in the lives of students.”
school — the responsibility of each student to
do his own work to the best of his ability. Most
independent schools have rigorous academic
standards, with focus placed on personal
growth for each student. Independent schools
also strive to achieve the development of
a strong moral character in each of their
students, and sometimes in ways that public
schools are not allowed. For example, in some
cases it’s a religious emphasis on character.
There is also priority placed on citizenship
and personal responsibility. Leadership and
service are encouraged at independent
schools, with an emphasis on honor and
integrity lining up with the schools’ missions
and philosophies. Community service is an
important part of every independent school’s
mission. “Every school is different, and that’s
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RELIGION/SPECIALTY
ENROLLMENT/
STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
TUITION
BEFORE- AND
AFTERSCHOOL CARE
1-8/Coed
Non-Denominational
Dyslexia
90
6:1
$15,645-$17,475
yes
747-2665
1-8/Coed
Jewish
95
13:1
$14,300 ($5,800
grant given to every
child. $8,500 parent
responsibility per
child.)
yes
Briarcrest Christian School
6000 Briarcrest Ave., 38120
76 South Houston Levee Rd., Eads, 38028
briarcrest.com
765-4600
PK2-12/Coed
Non-Denominational
1,670
12:1
$5,295-$13,395
yes
Central Day School
2005 Winchester Blvd.,
Collierville, 38017
centraldayschool.com
255-8134
PK-8/Coed
Non-Denominational
230
10:1
$6,950-$7,500
yes
411 S. Grove Park Rd., 38117
cmdsmemphis.org
683-6873
PK-6/Coed
Christian
345
9:1
$4,400-$10,600
yes
5296 Park Ave., 38119
ctkschool.com
682-8405
PK-8/Coed
Lutheran
260
15:1
$6,700-$9,600
yes
Christian Brothers High School
5900 Walnut Grove Rd., 38120
cbhs.org
261-4900
9-12/Boys
Roman Catholic
850
12:1
$10,500
no
Collegiate School of Memphis
3353 Faxon Ave., 38122
collegiatememphis.org
591-8200
6-12/Coed
Christian
298
14:1
$10,000-$10,100
yes
Evangelical Christian School (ECS)
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
7600 Macon Rd., 38018
FOREST HILL CAMPUS
1920 Forest Hill-Irene Rd., 38139
RIDGE LAKE CAMPUS
735 Ridge Lake Blvd., 38120
ecseagles.net
754-7217
754-4420
683-9013
K-12/Coed
JK-5/Coed
JK-5/Coed
Non-Denominational
1,000
6:1
$5,610-$13,125
yes
Fayette Academy
P.O. Box 130
15090 Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068
fayetteacademy.com
465-3241
PK-12/Coed
Non-Denominational
700
15:1
$6,000
yes
First Assembly Christian School (FACS)
8650 Walnut Grove Rd., Cordova, 38018
facsmemphis.org
458-5543
PK-12/Coed
Christian
775
10:1
$4,383-$8,596
yes
246 S. Belvedere Blvd., 38104
gslschool.org
278-0200
2 years-8/
Coed
Episcopal
540
9:1
$2,550-$13,750
yes
Harding Academy
UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
1100 Cherry Rd., 38117
CORDOVA CAMPUS
8360 Macon Rd., 38018
WHITE STATION CAMPUS
1106 Colonial Rd., 38117
hardinglions.org
767-4494
322-3002
767-2093
2 years-PK,
7-12/Coed
2 years-6/
Coed
JK-6/Coed
Christian
1,175
12:1
$8,595-$11,595
yes
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway Rd., 38119
hutchisonschool.org
762-6672
2 years-12/Girls
Non-Denominational
880
8:1
$5,639-$17,782
yes
360 Bray Station Rd., Collierville, 38017
goics.org
853-7804
PK-8/Coed
Catholic
190
14:1
$5,684
yes
Lamplighter Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd., Cordova, 38018
lamplighterschool.org
751-2000
18 months-8/
Coed
Nonsectarian
120
12:1
$4,000-$13,400
yes
CONTACT
GRADES/
GENDER
Bodine School
2432 Yester Oaks Dr.,
Germantown, 38139
bodineschool.org
754-1800
Bornblum Solomon Schechter School
6641 Humphreys Blvd., 38120
bsssmemphis.com
SCHOOL/ADDRESS/WEBSITE
TUITION
BEFORE- AND
AFTERSCHOOL CARE
850
8:1
$12,500-$18,200
yes (after- only)
Non-Denominational
Special needs,
including Down
syndrome and
developmental delays.
57
3:1
$11,550
no
PK-8/Coed
9-12/Girls
9-12/Boys
Jewish
College Preparatory
200
4:1
$7,231-$19,170
yes (after - only)
260-1300
7-12/Boys
Non-Denominational
College Preparatory
656
15:1
$19,000
yes (after- only,
7-8 grade)
New Hope Christian Academy
3000 University St., 38127
newhopememphis.org
358-3183
JK-6/Coed
Christian
394
16:1
Sliding scale
based on family
size and income.
yes (after - only)
Northpoint Christian School (formerly SBEC)
7400 Getwell Rd., Southaven, MS 38672
ncstrojans.com
(662)
349-5127
PK-12/Coed
Christian
1,050
15:1
$4,075-$8,695
yes
Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar Ave., 38111
pdsmemphis.org
842-4600
PK-6/Boys
Presbyterian
640
9:1
$9,130-$17,140
yes
Rossville Christian Academy
280 High St., Rossville, 38066
rossvillechristian.com
853-0200
JK-12/Coed
Non-Denominational
280
12:1
$5,400-$5,700
no
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
4830 Walnut Grove Rd., 38117
saa-sds.org
435-5819
PK-12/Girls
(St. Agnes)
PK-8/Boys
(St. Dominic)
Catholic
895
9:1
$7,345-$14,105
yes
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School
8250 Varnavas Dr., Cordova, 38016
sbaeagles.org
260-2840
9-12/Coed
Roman Catholic
PLUS (learning
differences program)
998
14:1
Traditional:
$8,650
PLUS: $9,200
no
2100 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova, 38016
sfawolves.org
388-7321
PK-8/Coed
Catholic
874
14:1
$6,560-$10,045
yes
COLLIERVILLE CAMPUS
1880 Wolf River Blvd., 38017
GERMANTOWN CAMPUS
8250 Poplar Ave., 38138
MEMPHIS CAMPUS
3749 Kimball Ave., 38111
sgis.org
457-2000
261-2300
261-3920
6-12/Coed
PK-5/Coed
PK-5/Coed
Judeo-Christian
1,200
9:1
$5,427-$17,171
yes (PK-8)
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
60 Perkins Ext.
41 N. Perkins Rd., 38117
stmarysschool.org
537-1472
2 years-12/Girls
Episcopal
870
10:1
$2,550-$18,100
yes (after- only)
8696 Rosemark Rd., Millington, 38053
tiptonrosemarkacademy.net
829-4221
3 years-12/
Coed
Christian
630
18:1
$4,223-$7,730
yes
Trinity Christian Academy
10 Windy City Rd., Jackson, 38305
tcalions.com
(731)
668-8500
2 years-12/
Coed
Christian
760
10:1
$4,460-$8,225
yes (after - only)
University School of Jackson
232 McClellan Rd., Jackson, 38305
usjbruins.org
(731)
664-0812
2 years-12/
Coed
Non-Denominational
1,180
13:1
$6,400-$8,470
yes (after - only)
Westminster Academy
2500 Ridgeway Rd., 38119
wamemphis.com
380-9192
K-12/Coed
Christian
344
9:1
$6,060-$10,480
no
5217 Park Ave., 38119
woodlandschool.org
685-0976
PK-8/Coed
Presbyterian
364
8:1
$6,254-$11,448
yes
CONTACT
GRADES/
GENDER
RELIGION/SPECIALTY
1381 W. Massey Rd., 38120
lausanneschool.com
474-1000
PK-12/Coed
Nonsectarian
Madonna Learning Center
7007 Poplar Ave., Germantown, 38138
madonna-learning.org
752-5767
Non-Graded/
Coed
Margolin Hebrew Academy Feinstone Yeshiva of the South
390 S. White Station Rd., 38117
UPPER SCHOOL
Goldie Margolin High School for Girls
Cooper Yeshiva High School for Boys
mhafyos.org
682-2400
Memphis University School
6191 Park Ave., 38119
musowls.org
SCHOOL/ADDRESS/WEBSITE
ENROLLMENT/
STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
For Memphis to reach its fullest potential, we will need citizens who
make intentional choices to unite the city, not divide it. If you take a
close look at Harding Academy right now, you will see future leaders
who have the strength and courage to make the choices that will unite
Memphis. Our students are smart, creative, and strong.
But more important,
they are courageous.
Harding has three campuses
and offers classes for ages 18
months - Grade 12.
Call Admissions at 901-767-4494
to schedule a tour or visit us
If you are a family looking to take an active role in God’s redemptive
work in this world, come and partner with us.
at www.hardinglions.org and
facebook.com/hardingacademy.

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