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Welcome to Education Redefined. DIVERSITYMore than 50 nationalities are represented in our student body

STUDENTS WHO SHINE Lower School students won 1st placein the central division of the Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BCCTM) competition

CAPPIE AWARDSUpper School production, Curtains,took home 22 Cappie nominationsand 6 Cappie Awards

COLLEGE RESOURCESLocated on the campus of NSU, a leading research university, a�ording students access to college-level resources

#1 ROBOTICS TEAMQualified to compete at the Worldlevel for 6 consecutive years and is#1 in Florida for Design & Programming

TOP ATHLETES20 students signed national lettersof intent on Signing Day committingto colleges such as Duke, Loyola, and University of Georgia

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES100% of our graduating seniors are accepted to the nation’s top colleges and universities

ATHLETIC SUCCESSVarsity Boys Basketball and Varsity Swimmers won state championship titles, Varsity Football won regionals, and Varsity Boys Soccer and Varsity Girls Basketball won districts

TOP SPEECH & DEBATE PROGRAMThe Speech & Debate Program is ranked in the Top 1% nationally

QUALIFIED EDUCATORSA majority of our educators are state certified, hold Masters and Doctorate degrees, and are leaders in their field

FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNSHIPSStudents participate in experientiallearning opportunities in the fields of law, osteopathic medicine, writing &communications, video production, technology, and more

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Continuing with the celebration of our 10th anniversary, I wanted to pause and look back for a moment. As the owner of a small business, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle to grow and put all your focus forward. I wanted

to take a moment to look back and appreciate all the lessons I have learned along the way. I am overwhelmed with gratefulness and can't find the words to thank our South Florida community for trusting and joining us in our mission.

Before this issue went to print, I sat down with my team and looked through some of our past issues. We came across our very first issue and flipped through the pages. It was like holding a newborn, a little messy and not very cute, but so perfect because of how much I believed in it's potential. That first year was hard but it was also fleeting. Looking through some of our other issues was like looking at photos of yourself as a child. It felt a little awkward but also very satisfying to see that we finally grew into our

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own skin. Here we are 10 years later, and I can wholeheartedly say that the most important lesson I have learned is that relationships are valuable and worth the investment. When we want responsibility for the growth of our families and community and we are open to learning, we open the door to connection. Connecting with our readers, schools, and families has allowed me to feel a sense of belonging and social support in South Florida. Through these relationships and connections, I have been able to collaborate with others who have personally inspired me and have had the opportunity to gain from their knowledge. That is my priceless take-away from the last 10 years. As we begin a new school year, I want to challenge you, whether you are an educator, a parent, or a student, to strengthen relationships and make connections! A teacher or a parent in your corner can be invaluable.

In this issue, you will find a catalog of the best schools in South Florida to help you plan for your child’s future. We've also included guides to setting better habits, starting the new school year with intention and preparing your kids for the future. We wish you all a successful 2019-2020 school year!

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WELL-ROUNDEDWhat education should be!

Student-centered Focus on student’s success.Small classes; 9:1 student to teacher ratio.

Core Values Teaching the whole child.Promoting humanity, citizenship, and service.

Experiential Learning Hands-on learning. Learning through immersion.

Diversity Students representing multiple religions, cultures, and 58 countries.

Advanced Curriculum Honors program for K-5.Multiple honors classes. 24 AP courses.

STEM The most advanced STEM curriculum for K-12, including Biomedical Science, Engineering, Computer Programming, and Architecture.

College Guidance Our team of college counselors works individually with each student through the college planning process.

College-readySAT/ACT preparation class given to all juniors.

Commitment to the Arts Music, band, chorus, dance, theater, film, set design, fine arts, and more.

Athletics Sports foster growth from PK to 12th grade.Intramurals. 45 interscholastic teams.

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Come tour the world of a child. See it. Believe it.Be amazed by Montessori at Alexander Montessori School.Once you understand our philosophy, learning anywhere else is unthinkable. Call 305.665.6274 to schedule your private tour at Alexander Montessori School.

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A new school year has arrived and back-to-school routines are in full swing. New backpacks and packed lunches waiting by the front door are a reminder that the lazy days of summer are over. The late nights and laid-back mornings have been replaced with your redundant “Go to sleep” and the deafening sound of alarm clocks. It's that

inevitable time of the year where anxiety meets excitement for both parents and students alike.

Chances are you started adjusting sleep schedules and bedtimes weeks before school started, you've packed lunches and meal prepped for the week, and you've implemented all the subtle changes that make the transition a little easier. Here are four tips designed to support your family's routines and ensure a successful school year for the entire family.

Healthy Electronic HabitsSmart kids require smart parenting. Like most kids, growing up I had a phone curfew during the week. The clock struck nine and that phone had to be in the base charging or else. No, I couldn’t finish my sentence and I couldn’t have five more minutes. So, what did I do? I’d say goodnight and go to my room. I would log on to AIM (aol’s instant messaging platform) where I would stay up and chat online with my friends until I had no more feeling in my fingers and wrists. Did I learn how to type faster than my thoughts? Absolutely. But I also suffered the next day in class when I struggled to stay awake. The point is, kids are always going to push boundaries or try and find ways around them. You don't want to create more work for yourself by collecting all the electronics each night. So, what can you do? For starters, most every gadget these days requires an internet connection. Start by getting a router that has parental controls where you can not only restrict certain sites but set daily guest passwords, prioritize traffic to specific devices, and pause internet connectivity at specific times. You can also limit the number of chargers they have access to or even allow them one full charge per day. I’m not at all against kids having cell phones or technology but I truly resent their growing dependency on them. I don’t know what your child’s electronic habits are but I do know that every family should have a balance that fits their needs. Find a reasonable limit, stick to it, and prepare for the push back on the boundaries you set.

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For more information, visit us at www.carrollton.org or call 305-446-5673.Financial aid available.Carrollton admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin.

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Mental Health Check-insI recently came across a story about a teacher who created a weekly check-in board for her young students as a way of allowing them to express themselves and assess and manage their own mental health. The board has six category squares: "I’m great," "I’m okay," "I’m meh," "I’m struggling, " "I’m having a tough time, please check-in," and "I’m not doing so great." The teacher had the students write their name on the back of a post it note and place it in the square that corresponds with how they feel each Monday morning. Throughout the week, she checked in privately with each child about where they placed the sticky note and if they needed to talk. This is the type of mental health support we all need. Your teenager may not embrace a sticky board on the refrigerator as a way to express his or her feelings, they may need a more subtle way to let you know they are struggling. Think of a way that makes it easier for your child to 1) assess the way they feel, 2) take control of expressing it to you, and 3) managing it with your assistance. You can’t expect your child to do something if you aren’t willing to do it yourself, so be prepared to practice what you preach. It’s time to put on our courage capes and get a little vulnerable with each other.

The Power of AnticipationWhen the present starts to feel a little stressful, frustrating, or intimidating, a healthy sense of anticipation can help us get through tough times. Here’s my personal example. I think we can all agree that Mondays are the worst day of the week. Growing up, Mondays were dreadful and they just dragged from the time the alarm went off until my head hit the pillow. That is, until Mondays became our 7th Heaven night. My family would bake white chocolate macadamia nut cookies 30 minutes before showtime (remember, we didn’t have a DVR back then), serve four cold glasses of milk, and sit down on our couch with our blankets and fluffy socks as we watched the Camden family drama unfold. My Mondays went from dragging and being monotonous to being almost as good as Fridays. My school days went by faster and I made sure to get my homework done as soon as we got home. I even helped out around the house more. I had something to look forward to and that motivated me. The beginning of anything can be daunting, be it a new school, a new teacher, or a new class. Give your child small things to look forward to, pack them fun lunches, have a Netflix night on a Monday, have breakfast for dinner on Tuesdays, be random and fun! If your child is old enough, trust and delegate your vacation planning to them. A healthy sense of anticipation can energize your child's life and help get them through the monotony that usually drains them.

Have Get-TogethersYour child doesn't want you to call it a playdate anymore but don't let that confuse you, they still want to spend time with their friends. A get-together can be a great way for your child to catch up with their friends and minimize the distractions at school. When kids are young, we call them playdates and playdates are crucial for developing social skills. This is still true even if they outgrow the term used. Offer to turn your living room into Retail Row, where a couple of their friends can LANd (see what I did there) for a Fortnite Friday Battle Royal. Make up an excuse to go to the mall and offer to take them and a couple of their friends with you. Planning these activities is a creative way to help minimize the note passing in class or the excessive talking and distractions that end up as disciplinary actions. This is especially true after long summer breaks when friends haven’t seen each other all summer long.

“How we spend our days, is of course, how we spend our lives.” Starting a new school year intentionally doesn’t mean you’ll do everything perfectly. It means that you are designing your days, months, years, life to matter. That is the secret to a blissful school year.

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Design Your Future. Become a Spartan.

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Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Delray Beach Campus15935 Lyons Road

Delray Beach, FL 33446

Schedule a Tourwww.DivineSaviorAcademy.com

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ST. PHILIP’S IS OPEN TO CHILDREN OF ANY RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN

1121 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134305.444.6366 • www.saintphilips.net

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Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of Christopher Columbus high sChool is pleased to announce that Thomas Kruczek will become the school’s second president, effective July 1, 2019. Kruczek is currently the President of Notre Dame College, a Catholic liberal arts college in South Euclid, Ohio. Before entering academia, Kruczek held positions in financial planning and marketing with the Walt Disney Company and owned and managed two businesses in the areas of international consulting and manufacturing. Kruczek holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. With a thirty-plus year career that has successfully encompassed higher education and the business world, Kruczek is a proven leader and mentor with extensive experience in management, strategic planning, finance, and marketing. In addition to serving as the President of Notre Dame College for the last five years, Kruczek led South Florida based Lynn University’s College of Business & Management as Dean and served as the Executive Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship at both Syracuse University and Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.

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RABBI SHAYE GUTTENBERG

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Rabbi Guttenberg comes to hebrew ACAdemy from Silicon Valley, California where he previously served as the Head of School at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School (SPHDS). He moved to Miami with his wife, Dina, and their four children. Rabbi Guttenberg grew up in the vibrant and diverse Baltimore Jewish community. He attended the local Jewish day school, Talmudical Academy. After high school, he attended a two year program in Israel at Yeshivat Sha’alvim, a preeminent Zionist Hesder Yeshiva. After Israel, Rabbi Guttenberg attended Yeshiva University in New York City where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology while interning during the summers at Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He continued his education at Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration where he received his Master’s Degree while simultaneously completing his rabbinic training at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. After several years in Jewish communal leadership positions, Rabbi Guttenberg recognized the importance of employing sophisticated management and business administration models to better serve the needs of the Jewish community, which is why he went on to earn an MBA with a specialization in innovation and entrepreneurship from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Additionally, Rabbi Guttenberg completed certificate programs at Teachers College of Columbia University, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future, and Machon Puah Institute.

divine sAvior ACAdemy in Doral has named Matt Prost as its new Dean of Students. He will begin his new role in August. Prost has worked in education for 28 years serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He started his teaching career at a K-8 school in Maitland, Florida, where he served as a middle school teacher and athletic director. Prost then took a teaching position at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where he served as an English teacher and football coach. Later Prost accepted a teaching position at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he taught high school English and coached football and forensics. Prost also served as the Academic Dean during his last five years at Luther Preparatory School. Prost earned a bachelor’s degree from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota and a master’s degree from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Prost will work closely with the school’s administrative team and faculty to carry out daily supervision, attendance, discipline, and other matters of student life. He will develop relationships with students and their families, promoting inclusivity and school spirit while encouraging godliness and accountability toward student success.

Dr. Spencer Taintor, the new Head of School for st. mArk’s episCopAl sChool, is no stranger to South Florida. Born on Key Biscayne, Dr. Taintor graduated from St .Stephens Episcopal Day School and Gulliver Preparatory in Coral Gables. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an MBA from the University of Miami. He rounded off his educational training with Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and additional studies in educational technology and human resources. Dr. Taintor is a nationally published author having written a book on building educational resiliency in students as well as several published articles in national publications. He has been the guest speaker at several national and international educational conferences including a having the opportunity to speak about k-12 educational technology trends at Eton College in London. As his education career progressed, Dr. Taintor has served as Head of School for independent schools in Florida, Maryland, and Wisconsin. If you ask him what his dream has always been, he will tell you that it was to return to his roots, to his home in South Florida and lead an Episcopal School that reflected the values and diversity that was the foundation of his own childhood. Dr. Taintor is delighted to be the next Head of School at St. Marks. He is joined by his wife and middle school sweetheart, Elizabeth, and his two children.

In July 2019, Fanning M. Hearon III began as pAlm beACh dAy ACAdemy’s Head of School. Until June 2019, he served as Head of School at Maple Street School in Vermont, prior to which he was Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean at Vermont Academy for five years. Fanning also spent thirteen years at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he was an AP Spanish teacher, lacrosse coach, Class Dean and Chair of the Modern Languages Department. Fanning began his 27 year career in independent school education at his alma mater, the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, where he served as a teacher, coach, dorm parent, Director of the WFS Summer School in Spain program and Assistant Director of Admissions.

Head of the CushmAn sChool, Ms. Arvi Balseiro, has recently named Mrs. Jennifer Geimer the Upper School Director following the restructuring of the Middle and High School departments into a more cohesive Upper School division. The goal is to create greater continuity of school culture and programming. Mr. Doug Romanik will serve as the Associate High School Director and Mrs. Arlene Sauleda as Associate Middle School Director working with Geimer to ensure the seamless execution of Cushman’s character driven approach to education during these critical upper school years. As part of her 25+ years’ experience, Geimer previously served as Cushman’s Middle School Director and as a first grade teacher. Mrs. Geimer has a Master’s in Education and Leadership from Barry University. She is a certified Love and Logic Trainer, and a sought-after presenter at statewide (FCIS) and national (NAIS) conferences. Under Mrs. Geimer’s leadership, the Upper Division curriculum will provide a delicate balance of a loving and nurturing environment coupled with opportunities to become “innovators of change” and make a difference in our society and beyond. “We believe rigorous academics in a vacuum are far less effective that providing learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful with regular hands-on lessons,” says Geimer.

James A. Knapp has been named the new Chief Strategy Officer at the CushmAn sChool. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic plan development, program management, and fundraising in the higher education realm, Knapp will serve as trusted Cushman leadership and lead relationship builder for the school. He currently serves as the chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Education Committee and is a chair-elect of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. In this new role, Knapp will be working alongside Arvi Balseiro, Head of School, the Board and the faculty/staff to build a vision and corresponding development strategy to meet the needs and mission of the school and drive strategic growth. In addition, he will work to strategically connect Cushman to the community and build meaningful collaborations.

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FANNING HEARON

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Mr. Derryberry joins st. thomAs episCopAl pArish sChool as the Director of Advancement. Mr. Derryberry most recently served as the VP of Development for the YMCA of South Florida. Mr. Derryberry has an extensive background in alumni relations, development, marketing and communications, and volunteer management. His experiences include posts at Ohio University, Florida State University, Boston University and the University of Miami working with diverse constituents and cultivating relationships with alumni, donors and the community to generate external support expanding student and institutional achievement.

Mrs. Thompson joins st. thomAs episCopAl pArish sChool as the Chief Financial Officer. She has a plethora of experience as a Florida Certified Public Accountant. Most recently, she served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for AECS Consulting Inc., where she oversaw the financial reporting, record keeping, and tax preparation for international and domestic businesses. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida International University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University.

Mrs. Burroughs joins st. thomAs episCopAl pArish sChool as the Director of Counseling.Mrs. Burroughs most recently served as the Chaplain at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community where she lead worship services, provided pastoral care, and taught health and wellness to residents. Prior to her role as a Chaplain, Mrs. Burroughs was the Founder and Director of Helping Hands Clothing Closet and His Hands Food Pantry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wake Forest University, and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

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oxbridge ACAdemy welcomes Dr. Ann Masterman as the director of admission. A former Floridian, Dr. Masterman joins Oxbridge from Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga, California, where she was the director of enrollment management. She has a proven history in enrollment, admission, marketing, and operations experience in both independent schools and higher education with 13 years of experience. Dr. Masterman has also served as the executive director of enrollment marketing and operations for the University of Miami, where she led the development of a marketing analytic measurement plan to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns to recruit and enroll students leveraging several analytics platforms. Dr. Masterman received her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Boston College as well as her master’s degree in higher education administration (concentration in enrollment management) from the University of Miami and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University.

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For more information or to RSVP, contact ourDirector of Admissions, Sheri Rentzepis

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Cushman High School empowers students beyond a traditional college preparatory track by building core competencies in citizenship, design, art, and technology. The School provides a range of rigorous offerings which promote scholarship, character, leadership, communication and innovation as cornerstone skill-sets. Cushman students are required to become and remain self-aware, engaged and solution-oriented citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Please join us at one of our High School Open House events, 4700 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

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Alexander Montessori SchoolvMontessori

Palmetto Bay CampusPreschool 18 mos.-6 y/o17800 Old Cutler RoadMiami FL 33157305-969-1814Old Cutler Road CampusPreschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o14400 Old Cutler RoadMiami FL 33158305-233-4540Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-514850 Sw 67th AvenueMiami FL 33158305-235-3995

Red Road CampusPreschool Ages 3-6 y/o6050 Sw 57th AvenueMiami FL 33143305-665-6274www.alexandermontessori.com

Academir Preschool Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1305-220-2205

All Nations AcademyEarly Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1305-651-5689

Arrowhead Nursery & KindergartenDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-264-2345

Bamby’s Day Care CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grade K305-448-2458

Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-447-1233

Bayles Early Child Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK305-891-5508

Bet Shira Early Childhood CenterDaycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K305-238-2606

Bethany Christian AcademyDaycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1305-758-6367

Building Future MindsDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K305-471-4900

CCLC at South DadeDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK786-243-4705

Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-348-2143

Children’s Hour Day SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-238-4135

Concordia Lutheran SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Lutheran) | Grades NS-PK305-235-0160

Countryside Early Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-246-5315

The Creative Learning Center vDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K305-274-4006

Cutler Ridge United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist)305-235-6654

Discovery YearsDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS – PK305-266-9263

Early Years Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1305-824-3500

Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day CareDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) 305-623-6972

Fantasyland Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-227-2285

Granada Day SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K305-444-2028

The Growing PlaceDaycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades NS-K305-446-0846

It’s A Small World Learning Center IIIPreschool | Grades K305-888-0828

Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1305-754-1474

Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-819-3004

The Joy of LearningDaycare/Preschool | Grades K305-597-5665

Key Biscayne Presbyterian SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1305-361-2058

Kid StationDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-223-6161

Kid’s Daycare and KindergartenDaycare/Preschool | Grades K-1305-825-8666

Kid’s Love Daycare and PreschoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades K-2305-824-1612

Kiddie College of South Miami CorpDaycare/Preschool (Roman Catholic) | Grades PK-K305-552-6047

Kiddie Corner AcademyDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-362-8222

Kiddie Ranch Nursery and KindergartenDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-635-4994

KinderCare Learning CentersMultiple Locations | Grades NS-K888-525-2780

Kinder House Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1305-388-3003

KLA SchoolsDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK305-377-0391

L’Atelier School Daycare/Preschool | Ages 1-6305-662-2326

La Petite Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K888-330-3479

La Piazza Academy VProgressive SchoolPreschool - ElementaryCoconut Grove Campus3100 South Dixie HighwayCoconut Grove, FL 33133305-443-0066www.lapiazzaacademy.com

La Prima Casa MontessoriECE- Elementary 6 Months - 9 Years Old305-854-2824

Lago Mar PreschoolPreschool | Grades K-3305-382-9796

Little Wonders Learning Academy and PreschoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK305-253-7451

Miami Baptist PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K305-388-8059

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Miami Children's Museum vEarly Childhood Institute Reggio EmiliaAges 12 Months – 5 Years980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132305-373-KIDS (5437)

miamichildrensmuseum.org

Miami Shores Baptist AcademyDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | NS-PK305-757-8353

My First Place SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-271-6633

New Beavers Kiddie KollegeDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-888-1715

New Horizons Private SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades K305-229-8292

Olympia Heights United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades K305-226-9126

Paradise Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades PK-8305-828-7477

Gulliver vGulliver AcademyMarian C. Krutulis Campus Grades PK3-812595 Red RoadCoral Gables, FL 33156305-665-3593

Gulliver AcademyMontgomery Drive Campus Grades 5-87500 SW 120 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156305-238-3424

Gulliver Preparatory School Grades 9-126575 North Kendall DrivePinecrest, FL 33156305-666-7937

Gulliver Preparatory School Miller Drive Campus Grades 9-128000 SW 56 StreetMiami, FL 33155305-274-9535www.gulliverschools.org

The Heritage School Grades PK-8 305-232-2222

Highpoint Academy v

Bilingual EducationGrades PK2-8Main Campus12101 SW 34th StreetMiami, FL 33175305-552-0202Coral Way Campus9850 SW 24th StreetMiami, FL 33165305-552-0208www.highpointacademy.com

Hope AcademyGrades K-12786-243-3390

Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8305-856-9044

Just Kids CentersGrades PK-5305-221-0011

Kingsbury AcademyGrades K-12305-206-2626

La ScoulaGrades NS-8305-278-9555

Parkway Baptist Church Wee CareDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K305-623-1536

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-K305-666-3377

Precious Little Angels Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1305-885-5300

Princeton Preschool and Child Care CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-666-5575

Reagan Educational AcademyDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-818-3044

River of Hope Day School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K305-228-0630

Riverside Baptist Child Development CenterDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | K305-279-3637

Second Home Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades K305-888-2728

St. Faith Episcopal ChurchDaycare/Preschool (Episcopal) | Grades PK-K305-235-3621

Steps for LearningDaycare/Preschool | Grades KG786-709-9031

Steve’s Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K305-245-3777

Sunshine Childcare Preschool CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades K305-364-8006

The Tauber AcademyDaycare/Preschool (Jewish) | PK-K305-931-0010

Thumbelina Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K786-520-3630

Universal Academy Private School vDaycare/Preschool | Grade NS-PK305-626-0010

Wayside Baptist PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Christian) | NS-PK305-595-0570

Beacon Hill Preparatory SchoolGrades NS-8305-621-3604

Bee AcademyGrades K-12305-259-1599

Big Star Private School Grades K-5305-558-4884

Biltmore School v Grades PK-8305-266-4666

Brito Miami Private SchoolGrades PK-12305-448-1463

Center AcademyGrades PK-K (Grades 1-12 Coming Soon)786-378-8646

Christ-Mar SchoolGrades K-8305-823-6515

Cinderella SchoolGrades K-4305-885-8556

Conchita Espinosa AcademyIndependent Private School Grades PreK3-812975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149www.conchitaespinosa.com

The Cushman School Grades PK - 12th

592 NE 60th StreetMiami, FL. 33137305-757-1966www.cushmanschool.org

Edison Private SchoolGrades 1-10305-824-0303

Fairglade SchoolGrades PK-5305-274-6645

Fisher Island Day SchoolSmall Class SizesPK2 - Grade 8Two Fisher Island Drive Miami Beach, FL 33109305-531-2350 www.fids.org

For Kids Sake AcademyGrades PK-4305-598-9595

Gettysburg Academy of MiamiGrades K-12305-596-3200

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Academy for Young LearnersGrades PK - 4305-698-0202

Allison Academy v Grades 6-12305-940-3922

American High School Academy Grades 9-12305-270-1440

Arlington Academy of Miami v Grades K -12305-624-5656

Aventura Learning CenterGrades K - 2305-940-0408


religious AffiliAtions

All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8305-888-9483

Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades 9-12305-388-6700

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 6-12305-751-8367

Asbury Christian SchoolMethodist | Grades K-6305-823-5313

Belen Jesuit PreparatoryCatholic College PreparatoryBoys Grades 6-12500 SW 127th AvenueMiami, FL 33184305-223-8600www.belenjesuit.org

Betesda Christian SchoolAssembly of God | Grades K-12305-685-8255

Beth Jacob High School v

Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12305-957-1670

Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6305-248-4973

Bible Baptist Christian AcademyBaptist | Grades K-4305-836-9747

Blessed Trinity Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-871-5766

Calusa Preparatory SchoolChristian | Grades PK-12305-596-3787

Carrollton School of the Sacred HeartRoman Catholic (All-girls) Grades PK-123747 Main HighwayCoconut Grove, FL 33133305-446-5673www.carrollton.org

Champagnat Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-12305-642-4132

Children’s Rainbow Day SchoolChristian | Grades PK–8305-258-0194

Christ Fellowship AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-6305-238-1833

Roman Catholic (All-boys) Grades 9-123000 SW 87th Ave.Miami, FL 33165305-223-5650 x2256 www.columbushs.com

Clara Mohammed School Islamic | Grades K-3305-757-8741

Colonial Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-12305-246-8608

Congregation Beth Medrash LeviJewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12305-673-5664

Coral Park Christian Academy v Christian | Grades NS-8305-559-9409

Cutler Ridge Christian AcademyChristian-based EducationGrades PK4 - 810301 Caribbean BoulevardMiami, FL 33189305-251-1534www.cutlerridgechristian.org

Dade Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-12305-822-7690

Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9305-688-9226

Lincoln Marti Schools and Day Care Center v Grades NS-12 305-643-4888

Miami Country Day Schoolv

Independent SchoolGrades Pk-12601 NE 107th StreetMiami, FL 33161305-779-7230www.miamicountryday.org

North Dade Regional Academy v Grades K-8305-705-4354

Peter Pan Childcare and Learning CenterGrades PK-5305-227-7707

Pinewood Acres SchoolGrades PK-6305-271-3211

Ransom Everglades SchoolGrades 6-12Middle School2045 South Bayshore DriveCoconut Grove, FL 33133305-250-6850High School3575 Main HighwayCoconut Grove, FL 33133305-460-8800www.ransomeverglades.org

Revelation School of Florida Grades 9-12305-969-9448

Riviera SchoolsRiviera Day SchoolGrades PK-56800 Nervia StreetCoral Gables, FL 33146305-666-1856

Riviera Preparatory SchoolGrades 6-129775 SW 87th AvenueMiami, FL 33176786-300-0300www.rivieraschools.com

Roblanca AcademyGrades K-9305-557-3871

Royal Kids AcademyGrades PK-3305-557-5437

Shelton Academy v Grades K-8305-599-9967

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs SchoolGrades PK-5305-825-1477

South Florida School of Excellence v Grades PK-12754-204-3738

Sunflowers AcademyGrades PK-8305-631-1284

Sunset Preparatory SchoolGrades K-9305-274-5111

Three Flags AcademyGrades PK-2305-821-5964

UCP Diamond MindsGrades PK-8305-623-4438

Valor Academy Grades PK-12305-629-9799

Vann AcademyGrades K-6305-223-3241

Village Pines SchoolGrades PK-5305-235-6621

Wonderful Paradise Learning CenterAll-girls | Grades 3305-278-9090

World Hope AcademyGrades 9-12786-592-2384

Grace Lutheran Learning CenterLutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8305-888-3220

Greater Miami AcademySeventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12305-220-5955

Hebrew Academy (RASG) vModern Orthodox Jewish Day School Infant - Grade 122400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140305-532-6421 www.hebrewacademymiami.org

Hochberg Lower School v Posnack East CampusJewish Preparatory School Grades K - 5 20350 NE 26th AvenueNorth Miami Beach, FL 33180305-933-6946www.posnackschool.org

Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolLutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8904- 919-6071

Holy Family Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-947-6535

Homestead Assembly Christian AcademyChristian | Grades 2-12305-259-2022

Horeb Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-12305-557-6811

Immaculata-La Salle High SchoolCatholic High SchoolGrades 9-123601 South Miami AveMiami, FL 33133 305-854-2334www.ilsroyals.com

Immaculate Conception SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-822-6461

Jacobson Sinai Academy v Jewish | Grades PK-8305-932-9011 Ext. 231

Kendall Christian SchoolChristian | Infant - 5th Grade305-271-3723

Key Biscayne International Christian SchoolPresbyterian | Grades PK-7305-365-6070

Key Point AcademyPresbyterian | Grades PK-8305-755-9258

Keystone National High SchoolChurch of God | Grades 9-12866-257-6011

Kids Learning Center of South DadeChristian | Grades PK-4786-573-3017

Divine Savior Academy v College-Prep Christian AcademyGrades Pre-K3-1210311 NW 58th StreetDoral, FL 33178305-597-4545www.divinesavioracademy.com

Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian AcademyBaptist | Grades K-6786-318-3818

Ekklesia Christian AcademyChristian | Grades NS-12305-273-0028

Emmanuel Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades 1-6305-625- 0383

Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8305-667-5251

Faith Lutheran SchoolLutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8305-885-2845

First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12305-248-2273

First Baptist SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-12305-888-9776

First United Methodist Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8305-248-7992

Florida Christian SchoolV

College Prep, AP and HonorsGrades Pre-K 3 to 12th4200 SW 89 AvenueMiami, FL 33165305-226-8152www.floridachristian.org

Gateway Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades NS-6305-271-1213

Gladeview Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades NS-8305-551-6143

Good Shepherd Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8305-385-7002

The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation vJewish School | 18 months - 5th grade305-854-3282 Ext. 242

Gospel Assembly Learning CenterChristian | Grades 1-12305-631-2732

Grace Academy InternationalChristian | Grades K-12305-681-2500

Grace Baptist AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-12305-238-7332

Grace Christian PreparatoryBaptist | Grades PK-12305-259-1929

King’s Christian SchoolChristian | Grades PK-8305-221-2008

Kingdom AcademyChristian | Grades PK-2305-385-3761

La Progresiva Presbyterian SchoolPresbyterian | Grades PK-12305-642-8600

Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational CenterJewish | Grades 1-11305-653-8770

Lehrman Community Day SchoolJewish Community Day School18 months - 5th Grade727 Lehrman Drive/77th StreetMiami Beach, FL. 33141305-866-2771LehrmanSchool.org/PSG

Mechina of South FloridaJewish (Special Emphasis All-boys) | Grades 7-12305-534-7050

Miami Christian SchoolChristian Grades PK-12200 NW 109 AvenueMiami, FL 33172305-221-7754www.miamichristian.org

Miami Dade Christian AcademyChristian | Grades 9-12786-218-1873

Miami Lakes Christian AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-12305-823-3888

Miami Shores Community Church SchoolUnited Church of Christ | Grades PK-5305-757-5866

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church SchoolPresbyterian | Grades NS-5305-759-2548

Miami Springs Adventist SchoolSeventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8305-888-2244

Monsignor Edward Pace High School vRoman Catholic | Grades 9-12305-623-PACE (7223)

Mother Of Christ Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8786-497-6111

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-829-3988

New Jerusalem Christian AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-6305-691-1291

New Testament Church Of TransfigurationPentacostal | Grades 1-12786-262-2965

North Hialeah Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-6305-557-2821


Northwest Christian AcademyChristian | Grades NS-12305-685-8734

Our Lady Of Charity Private School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-12305-556-5494

Our Lady of the LakesRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-362-5315

Our Lady Of Lourdes AcademyRoman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades 9-12305-667-1623

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-386-8446

Our Lady of The Rosary School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-6305-271-8389

Palmer Trinity SchoolEpiscopal Grades 6-127900 SW 176 StreetMiami, FL 33157305-251-2230www.palmertrinity.org

Pentab AcademyPentacostal | Grades PK-8305-405-0088

Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8786-429-3942

Princeton Christian SchoolChurch of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12305-257-3644

Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12305-247-7399

St. Agatha Parochial SchoolCatholic | Grades PK2-8305-222-8751

St. Agnes AcademyRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-361-3245

St. Brendan Catholic High SchoolvCatholic High SchoolGrades 9-122950 SW 87th AvenueMiami, FL 33165 305-223-5181www.stbrendanhigh.org

St. Brendan Elementary School vCatholic | Grades Pre-K2-8305-221-2722

St Hugh Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-448-5602

St. James Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-681-3822

St. John Neumann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-255-7315

St. John The Apostle SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-888-6819

St. John’s Episcopal SchoolEpiscopal | Grades PK-8305-247-5445

St. Joseph’s SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-9305-866-1471

St. Kevin Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-227-7571

St. Lawrence Elementary SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-8305-932-4912

St. Louis Covenant SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-9305-238-7562

St. Mary Cathedral SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-795-2000

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-642-6732

St. Patrick Elementary SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-8305-534-4616

St. Paul Lutheran SchoolLutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9305-271-3109

St. Philip's Episcopal SchoolEpiscopalPK-3 through 5th Grade1121 Andalusia AvenueCoral Gables, FL. 33134305-444.6366www.saintphilips.net

St. Rose of Lima School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-751-4257

St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-446-1738

St. Timothy Parish SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-274-8229

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Episcopal - Preschool, ElementaryJunior Preschool - 5th Grade5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851www.stepsmia.org

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School vRoman Catholic | Grades NS-8305-661-8591

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel Community School v Jewish College Preparatory School18 Months-Grade 1219000 NE 25th AvenueNorth Miami Beach, FL 33180305-931-2831eHillel.orgSeventh Day Adventist Union AcademySeventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12305-953-9907

Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development CenterBaptist | Grades K-3305-770-3733

Southeastern Christian AcademyChristian | Grades 9-12786-258-1873

Sunset Christian AcademyAssembly of God | Grades PK-8305-595-7558

Temple Beth Am Day School VJewish Day School | 15 mos - 5th Grade305-665-6228

The Thinking Child AcademyChristian | Grades K-8305-247-3036

Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary SchoolJewish | Grades PK-5305-947-6000

Trinity Christian AcademyChristian | Grades PK-12305-819-8999

The Way Christian AcademyPentacostal | Grades K-7305-836-4446

West Dade AcademyChristian | Grades 1-12305-553-1000

Westminster Christian School vChristian | Grades PK3 - 12305-233-2030

Westwood Christian SchoolBaptist2 years old - 12th Grade5801 SW 120th AveMiami, FL. 33183305-274-3380www.westwoodchristian.org

William A. Kirlew Jr. AcademySeventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8305-474-4760

Worshiper’s House Of Prayer AcademyChristian | Grades K-8305-200-3245

Yeshiva Elementary SchoolJewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7305-867-3322

Yeshiva Toras ChaimJewish (All-boys) | Grades 9-12305-944-5344

Yvonne Learning CenterChristian | Grades PK-12305-758-3235

speCiAl eduCAtion A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy Special Education | Grades K - 6786-293-7000

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 305-271-9771

Beyond Expectations Academy Special Education | Grades 2-12305-378-5775

Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12305-971-1230

The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12305-271-8790

Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1305-596-6966

Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2305-243-3226

Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12305-547-4715

EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12305-758-9910

Educational Alternatives Special Education | Grade PK305-221-5035

speCiAl emphAsis • Alt method

American Academy of PinecrestHome Study Program | Grades 10-12305-251-5723

American Worldwide AcademyFlexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12305-456-5948

Apple Seed MontessoriMontessori Method | Grades PK-K305-557-5111

Atala Montessori School for Creative ExpressionMontessori Method | Grades PK – 8786-738-1210

Casa Dei BambiniMontessori Method | Grades PK-4305-534-8911

Cattiora Montessori SchoolMontessori Method | Grades PK-6305-274-6509

The Children’s House Montessori SchoolMontessori Method | Grades PK-6305-665-4686

Coconut Grove Montessori School vMontessori Method | Grades PK-5305-444-4484

Ebenezer International Christian AcademyHome Study Program (Methodist) | Grades 9-12305-792-8242

The French American School of MiamiLanguage Immersion Program | Grades PK-5786-268-1914

Fusion Academy Miami v1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12305-831-0041

Gables Montessori SchoolMontessori Method | Grades K-1305-567-1900

The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12305-884-4000

Golden Mittens MontessoriMontessori Method | Grades PK-5305-817-8888

Hollywood Education Literacy Project vStudy Technology Method | K-12305-752-4003

IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program / Supplemental | Grades 5-8305-933-8992

International Bilingual Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades NS-K305-661-6434

Kid’s Haven AcademySpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K305-621-0990

Kids for Kids AcademySpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K305-232-0606

Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6305-248-2308

Le Petite PapillonMontessori | Grades PK-5305-867- 4244

Lively Stones for JesusSpecial Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4305-362-3991

MCA AcademySpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12305-442-2283

McGlannan School VLanguage-based Learning Difficulties | Grades 1-8305-274-2208

Metropolitan International SchoolWorld Based Curriculum | PK2-8305-576-6070

Miami Shores Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-3305-756-7733

Miami Springs Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-K305-883-0012

Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3305-534-8234

Montessori Achievement CenterMontessori | Grades 1-8305-893-5994

Montessori Children’s AcademyMontessori | Grades PK-2305-225-3070

Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K305-380-0513

Montessori Children’s House of Miami LakesAll-girls Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7305-823-2522

Montessori Learning CenterMontessori | Grades PK-1305-388-9016

Montessori School of North MiamiMontessori | Grades PK-6321-639-2266

Mrs. Payan’s SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-K305-661-2780

Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12786-293-5353

Peterson Montessori AcademyMontessori | PK-K305-463-9085

Rem Learning Center Special Programs/Alternative | Grades PK-1305-235-0300

The Roig Academy v Language-based Learning DifferenceGrades K-8Bilingual (Spanish) Preschool Ages 2-48000 SW 112 StreetMiami, FL 33156305-235-1313www.roigacademy.com

St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori SchoolMontessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080

Stone Coast AcademySpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12305-515-2826

Sunrise School Of MiamiSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8305-297-6562

Sunset Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades NS-PK305-666-2008

Temple Beth Shmuel MontessoriAll-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K305-604-9101

Temple Menorah Jewish MontessoriMontessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK305-866-2156

US International Christian AcademySpecial Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 9-12305-244-9355

Vankara Christian SchoolSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grade PK-9305-681-6121

Village Montessori at KillianMontessori | Grades K305-239375

Village Montessori Day SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-1305-898-9199

Von-wedel Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-3305-893-9876

We Love KidsSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K305-885-2490

Winhold Montessori SchoolsMontessori | Grades NS-K305-253-3225

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12305-901-2115

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Adventure Bay Early Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K954-441-4488

Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK954-577-9701

Cambridge SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK954-430-3388

Care & Share Christian AcademyDaycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1954-630-3333

Creative Child Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK954-389-8245

Developmental Preschool Kindergarten vDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K954-472-4673

Discovery Preschool CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades K954-481-9500

Faith Fellowship School Special Education | Grades 3-9305-246-5534

Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10305-626-9162

I Smile For Children Special Educationl | Grades K-4305-302-5840

Kesher L.D. Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12305-792-7060

Killian Oaks Academy Special Education | Grades PK305-274-2221

Marian Center School and Services Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Grades 1-12305-625-8354

Miami Learning Experience SchoolSpecial Education | Ages 5-22 / Adults 22+305-275-5900

Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk305-945-7443

Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12305-271-2678

Schoolhouse AcademySpecial Education | Grades 10-12305-552-1200

South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9305- 882-8119

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning. Special Education | Grades 8-12305-325-1080

Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8305-445-7992

The Victory Center Special Education | Grades NS305-904-764-7781

First Steps Just for KidsDaycare/Preschool | Grades K954-564-5437

Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK954-667-0852

The Goddard SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k954-443-2480

Hallandale House of Learning Montessori Preschool vAges 18 months to 5 years old124 NE 1st AveHallandale Beach, FL 33009954-454-5494www.hallandalehouseoflearning.com

Happyland Day SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K954-463-6051

Harvard AcademyDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K954-748-0006

Hollywood Hills Private SchoolDaycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K954-983-1866

Kids of Promise PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K954-989-7998

KinderCare Learning CentersMultiple Locations | Grades NS-K888-525-2780

Larson AcademyDaycare/Preschool | Grades K-1954-561-2555

The Learning Center for ChildrenDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K954-384-4884

Little Me PreschoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades K-1954-433-5269

New Mirawood SchoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK954-983-4321

Plantation Methodist PreschoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k954-792-1710

Precious Promise Academy PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1954-731-1616

Showers of Blessing ChristianDaycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K954-730-8775

Southwest Ranches Christian AcademyDaycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K954-434-5252

Summit-Questa Montessori Schoolv Montessori 18 Months to 8th Grade5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com


American Heritage School v Grades PK-12954-472-0022

American Preparatory Academy v Grades K-12954-434-8936

Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8954-963-2600

Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5954-473-4400

Continental Academy Grades 9-12800-285-3514

Emerald Hills School Grades K-6954-964-9163

Fort Lauderdale Prep School vGrades PK-12954-485-7500

North Broward Prep Schoolv Nord Anglia Education SchoolEarly Childhood PK3 - Grade 127600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179www.nbps.org

NSU University School vInnovative & College Prep CurriculumJunior Kindergarten - Grade 123375 SW 75 Avenue Davie, FL 33314 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu

Pine Crest School Independent College PreparatoryGrades Pre-K 4-121501 NE 62nd StreetFor t Lauderdale, FL 33334954-492-4100www.pinecrest.edu


Abundant Life Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8954-979-2665

Advent’s Early Childhood SchoolLutheran | Grades NS-PK561-395-3631

Advent School Boca vLutheran | Grades K-8561-395-3631

Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8954-722-1555

All Saints Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-9954-742-4842

Annunciation School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-989-8287

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12954-434-8820

Aukela Christian Military Academy Christian | Grades PK-12954-929-7010

Beth Emet Elementary SchoolJewish ElementaryGrades K-54807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882 www.bethemetschool.org

Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8954-522-2554

Brauser Maimonides Academy vJewish | Grades NS-8954-989-6886

Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8954-316-8301

Calvary Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-12954-905-5100

Cardinal Gibbons High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12954-491-2900

Chaminade-MadonnaCatholic (Marianist) | Grades 9-12954-989-5150

Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5954-771-7700

Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12954-779-6221

Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12954-752-2870

Covenant Teaching FellowshipChristian | Grades 2-6954-649-3584

David Posnack Jewish Day Schoolv K-12 College Preparatory School 5810 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100 www.posnackschool.org

Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7954-721-3471

Faith Baptist AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-12954-974-2404

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8954-581-2918

Five Star AcademyChristian | Grades 1-2954-680-7724

Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4954-972-3444

Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5954-485-7012

Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8954-755-6405

Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8954-475-8584

Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8954-978-6341

High Expectations Education CenterChristian | Grades K954-881-9677

Highlands Christian Academy vBaptist | Grades PK-12954-421-1747

Hollywood Christian SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-12954-322-4375

Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8954-467-0758

Lighthouse Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12954-564-8950

Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8954-941-7501

Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-922-1217

Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8954-323-8006

Masoret Yehudit AcademyJewish | Grades PK-5954-457-3899

The Masters AcademyBaptist | Grades PK-8954-434-2960

Mount Bethel Christian Academy vChristian | Grades PK-8954-462-0255

Mt. Olivet SDA SchoolSeventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9954-792-6010

Nativity Elementary SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-987-3300

New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8954-587-3842

New Life Christian AcademyPentecostal | Grades 8-12954-625-0251

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12954-434-3288

Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades K-9954-583-8112

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8954-370-2161

Parkridge Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades NS-8954-346-0236

Parkway Christian School Christ, Character, CommunityGrades Pre-K2 - 81200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs-f l .net

Phyl’s Academy Preparatory SchoolChristian | Grades PK-8954-731-7524

Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12954-649-0145

Potential Christian AcademyChristian | Grades PK-8954-434-1550

Pride and Joy Learning CenterChristian | Grades NS-1954-561-0175

Temple Sinai Early Childhood Learning Center Infants (6 weeks) - 5 years old 1400 North 46th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33021 954-987-1694 www.sinaihollywood.org

Windsor Park PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2954-970-3756

Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2954-970-3756

Precious Kidz TooGrades PK-5954-784-0087

Premier Academy SchoolGrades 6-12954-969-7172

The Randazzo SchoolGrades NS-12954-968-1750

School Of ExcellenceGrades K-12954-792-6118

Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1954-431-8805

West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12954-983-7424

Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12954-236-2300

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Academy High SchoolSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12954-752-5038

Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7954-854-9983

Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5954-485-1435

Rohr Bais Chaya AcademyJewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12954-788-8781

St. Andrew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-753-1280

St. Ambrose Elementary SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-427-2226

St. Anthony School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-467-7747

St. Bartholomew Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-431-5253

St. Bernadette Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-432-7022

St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-476-5200

St. Coleman Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-942-3500

St. David Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-472-7086

St. Gregory The Great SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-473-8169

St. Helen Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-739-7094

St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9954-524-1990

Saint Mark Catholic SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-434-3777

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolVEpiscopalToddler - 8th Grade 1750 Oakland Park BlvdFort Lauderdale, FL 33334954-563-4508www.saintmarks.com

St. Stephen SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8954-983-2636

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic College Prep High SchoolGrades 9-122801 SW 12 StreetFort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700www.aquinas-sta.org

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School Islamic | Grades PK-8954-741-8130

Sawgrass Adventist School vSeventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8954-473-4622

Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for GirlsJewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12954-927-5544

Shepherd Of The Coast Christian SchoolLutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8954-772-5468

Sheridan Hills Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-12954-966-7995

Smith Christian UniversityChristian | Grades 10-12866-667-8133

Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12954-709-0930

South Florida Christian AcademyPentecostal | Grades 2-12954-655-3170

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6954-358-0497

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5954-358-4200

Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK954-968-4545

Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12954-581-2744

Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5954-941-8033

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8954-463-7471

Westminster Academy vChristian College PreparatoryGrades Pre-K2-125601 North Federal HighwayFort Lauderdale, FL 33308954-771-4600www.wa.edu

Weston Christian Academy Classical Christian SchoolPre-K3 - 8th Grade1420 Indian Trace Weston, FL 33326 954-349-9224 www.westonchristianacademy.org

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AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12954-581-8222

Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 6-12954-306-3720

Apple Tree Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-8954-252-9250

Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K954-456-5609

BB International SchoolLanguage/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5954-946-2229

The Blake SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-8954-584-6816

Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program/Alternative (Christian) | Grades K-12954-749-6869

Conservatory Prep Senior High School vSpecial Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12954-680-5808

Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K954-344-0027

Elite Behavioral Health CenterSpecial Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9954-444-6287

Florida Ocean Sciences InstituteSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12954-764-2733

Green Children’s House Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades K954-946-7215

Gulfstream Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-6954-455-2781

Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 4-12954-785-1711

Little Flower Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-6954-565-8205

Lycee Franco-American International School vLanguage Immersion School | Grades PK-5954-237-0356

Marblue Montessori AcademyMontessori | Grades PK-6954-923-7100

Maria’s House Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades K-2954-421-9220

Miami Lakes Montessori Christian CenterMontessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7954-443-3975

Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8954-435-4622

Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4954-472-9620

Montessori Ivy League AcademyMontessori | Grades NS-PK954-438-8808

Nationwide Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12954-802-0776

s p e C i A l e d u C At i o n Abi’s Place Special Education | Grades NS954-752-4441

Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7954-680-9494

AEF Westham AcademySpecial Education | Grades 6-12954-581-8222

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12954-752-7571

Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12954-376-3911

Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12954-434-2980

Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12954-415-1149

Center Academy Prep v Learning Differences College ReadinessGrades 5-124700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com

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Bluffs SchoolDaycare (Christian) | Grades PK561-775-1430

Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K561-791-0013

Church in the Gardens PreschoolPreschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K561-622-3398

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K561-333-2020

Imagination Station Early Learning CenterDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K561-642-4262

Jupiter Academy vDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K561-747-1003

KinderCareDaycare/Preschool 1-800-633-1488

Mt. Olive Christian SchoolDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades K561-274-0947

Palm Beach PreschoolDaycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K541-968-4332

Peter Pan Preschool vDaycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK561-622-3628

Primary Learning PlaceGrades PK-1561-482-3772

Seacrest Christian PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK561-276-5552

Temple Beth El of Boca RatonDaycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K561-391-9092

Victory Baptist PreschoolDaycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K561-965-5091


ABC Children’s Learning AcademyGrades K-2516-964-2800

American Heritage School of Boca/Delray vGrades PK-12561-495-7272

Baldwin Prep School v Grades K-12561-844-7700

Batt Private School Grades K-8 561-625-2288

The Batt School vGrades PK-12561-625-2288

The Benjamin School vIndependent Day SchoolGrades PK3-811000 Ellison Wilson RoadNorth Palm Beach, FL. 33408561-472-3451

Grades 9-124875 Grandiflora RoadPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418561-472-3451www.thebenjaminschool.org

Boca Prep International SchoolPreschool -12th Grade10333 Diego Drive SouthBoca Raton, FL 33428561-852-1410www.bocaprep.net

Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12561-842-6349

Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12800-890-6269

Glades Day School vGrades PK-12561-996-6769

Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12561-416-9737

The Greene SchoolIndependent Day SchoolEarly Childhood 4 yrs - Grade 82001 South Dixie HighwayWest Palm Beach, FL 33401561-293-2888www.thegreeneschool.com

Gulf Stream SchoolGrades PK-8 561-641-7435

Hooked on LearningGrades K-12561-333-2756

Paideia Classical AcademyClassical Education | Grades PK-12954-974-1121

Pembroke Park Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-K954-893-0077

Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5954-434-6337

Rainbow Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K954-989-1977

The Sagemont SchoolExceptional Abilities and focused programs | PK-12954-389-2454

Score Academy vFlexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12954-510-0600

Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18954-404-7785

Tamarac Learning CenterSpecial Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12954-724-6287

Three Village MontessoriMontessori School | Grades PK-3954-581-2744

Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3954-722-4880

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12954-361-3405

Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12954-499-4638

Harvard International AcademySpecial Education | Grades 4-12954-301-5828

Paladin AcademyCollege Prep Special Education | Grades K-12954-431-4224

Sharon School of ExcellenceSpecial Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12954-391-6080

South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12954-427-7788

Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12954-236-2300

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Advent Lutheran School vLutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8561-395-3635

All Saints Catholic School vRoman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4-8561-748-8994

Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11561-261-4146

Berean Christian School vChristian | Grades NS-12561-798-9300

The King's AcademyGrades PK-12561-686-4244

Oxbridge AcademyIndependent Private SchoolGrades 9-123151 N. Military TrailWest Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9600www.oapb.org

Palm Beach Day AcademyV

Independent Private SchoolLower CampusPre-K2 – 3rd Grade1901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401561-832-8815Upper Campus4th Grade – 9th Grade241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480561-655-1188www.pbday.org

Pine Crest School Independent College PreparatoryGrades Pre-K4-82700 St. Andrews BlvdBoca Raton, FL 33434561-852-2800www.pinecrest.edu

Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270

Unity SchoolGrades Toddler - 8561-276-4414

Wellington Collegiate AcademyGrades 3-8561-784-1776

The Wellington Preparatory SchoolGrades PK-5561-649-7900

Boca Raton Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12561-391-2727

Cardinal Newman High School vCollege Preparatory (Catholic)Grades 9-12512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.com

Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy vSeventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8561-243-0715

Divine Savior Academy v College-Prep Christian Academy Preschool - Elementary15935 Lyons RoadDelray Beach, FL 33446561-359-3090www.divinesavioracademy.com

Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish Community Day SchoolGrades K-129701 Donna Klein BlvdBoca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3300 www.dkja.net

Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8561-841-0033

Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11561-395-3011

Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8561-364-7388

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5561-746-5507

Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12561-965-0363

Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3561-683-1780

Hillel Day School of Boca RatonJewish | Grades PK-8561-470-5000

Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12561-354-1917

Lake Park Baptist Schoolv

Teaching SpecialistGrades Pre-K3-8625 Park AveLake Park, Florida 33403(561)844-2747www.lakeparkbaptist.org


Academic Private High School v Alternative | Grades 6-12561-929-7990

Children’s House of Boca RatonMontessori | Grades PK-K561-391-0074

The Children’s House of WellingtonMontessori | Grades PK-K561-790-3748

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Admiral Farragut AcademyCollege Prep Boarding & Military Program | Grades 8-12727-384-5500

Amerigo Boca Raton Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12312-416-1955

The Bolles School Day and Boarding College Preparatory SchoolGrades Pre-K to 12 7400 San Jose BoulevardJacksonville, FL. 32217904-256-5030www.Bol les .org

Donahue Academy of Ave MariaCatholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12239-304-7068

Florida Prep Academy vDay Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 321-723-3211

IMG AcademyInternational Boarding School | Grades 5-12941-739-3964

Monteverde AcademyGrades PK-12407-469-2561

North Broward Prep Schoolv Nord Anglia Education SchoolGrades 9-127600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179 www.nbps.org

Saint Andrew’s SchoolEpiscopal | Grades Pre-K - 12561-210-2000

The Vanguard School v Grades 6-12863-676-6091

Windermere Preparatory School Grades 9-12954-305-6937

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Atlantis Academy Palm BeachesSpecial Education | Grades K-8561-642-3100

Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12561-689-2323

The Elles SchoolSpecial Education | Grades 2-12561-588-1954

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12561-586-8216

Maranatha Christian Academy vChurch of God | Grades PK-8561-622-8377

Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K561-368-1215

Meyer Preparatory vCollege Prep Grades K-85225 Hood RoadPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418561-686-6520www.meyerprep.org

Nativity Lutheran Church & SchoolLutheran | Grades K-4561-622-4998

New Horizons Christian Academy vAssembly of God | Grades 4-12561-433-5933

Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2561-585-4053

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6561-582-8624

RJ Hendley Christian Community SchoolBaptist | Grades PK-8561-842-1349

Rosarian AcademyIndependent Catholic SchoolAge 1 through Grade 8807 North Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401561-260-5104www.rosarian.org

Sacred Heart School vRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-582-2242

Saint Andrew’s SchoolEpiscopal | Grades Pre-K - 12561-210-2000

St Ann Catholic School vRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-832-3676

St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-622-7171

St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1561-793-1272

St. Joan of Arc SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-392-7974

St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12561-314-2100

St. Joseph’s Episcopal SchoolEpiscopal | Grades Pre-K3-8561-732-2045

Children’s Learning CenterMontessori | Grades PK-K561-988-8288

Claremont Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades 1-8561-394-7674

Education Place vFlexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12561-753-6563

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy vMontessori | Grades PK-8561-487-3535

French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6561-479-8266

Fusion Academy Boca Raton v1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12561-953-9365

Goliath AcademyAlternative School (Christian) | Grades 9-12954-274-0651

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12561-997-2677

Jupiter Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades PK-K561-575-4331

Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca RatonLanguage Immersion | Grades PK-5561-727-0221

The Learning Foundation of Florida vAlternative | Grades 2-12561-795-6886

Montessori Independent Learning CenterMontessori School | Grades PK-1561-968-2642

Royal Palm Montessori AcademyMontessori | Grades PK-K561-483-3838

Score Academy vFlex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12561-345-2855

Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8561-622-4173

Turtle River Montessori School vMontessori | Grades NS-12561-745-1995

The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8561-627-0740

West Glades Montessori SchoolMontessori | Grades K-2561-479-4629

St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-392-9160

St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-655-1922

St. Luke SchoolRoman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-965-8190

St. Mark’s Episcopal SchoolEpiscopal | Grades PK2-8561-622-1504

St. Paul Lutheran SchoolLutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8561-395-8548

St. Vincent Ferrer School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8561-278-3868

The Shepherd’s SchoolChurch of God | Grades PK-12561-924-9578

Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4561-750-4240

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New Year,New Habits| A Quick Guide to Setting Healthy Habits for the New School Year

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T he beginning of the school year is much like every first day in January. The sense of a new beginning is often times received with excitement and anticipation,

making it the perfect time to establish family habits that can lead to a healthy (and happy) home. A new school year allows the opportunity to reset and revisit what works and doesn’t work for your family as you transition from a lazy summer break back into a demanding new school year. Start with your family’s nutrition and exercise routines, keeping in mind that they are comprised of decisions that are as personal as breastfeeding or being vegan. You should not feel suffocated when it comes to your family’s personal choices. Your private decisions should never be open to public curiosity or debate as this inevitably leads to shaming. Shaming is never the right way to encourage healthy habits and lifestyles. Instead establish healthy habits by planning, being patient and putting your efforts behind the right things. Here are a few ways to help you cut through all the noise when setting better habits intentionally.

Find What Sparks JoyI’m not going to suggest you use the Konmari Method and throw away everything in your pantry but I am going to ask you to declutter your mind from all those preconceived notions on health. Instead, try to define what “healthy” looks like for your family. A family that logs a lot of hours sitting during the week may choose to cut carbs in order to find balance, whereas a family who is very active

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may find it necessary to carb load in order to refuel their bodies. Focus on a healthy design that fits your personality and excites you and your family. Once you find the joy in healthy living, behaviors stick and become lifestyles!

Long Term vs Short TermYou must evaluate whether you want and need rapid results or whether you are trying to create sustainable change. Are you trying to jumpstart healthy living or are you looking to adopt behaviors that you can stick to for the long haul? It is important to understand that every effort to get healthy is meaningful, but some changes help pave the way to better health more directly.

Small ShiftsSmall shifts lead to big changes. We often think of the big oak tree as always having been this big and majestic canopy of strength. The reality is that it too started out as a small nut. It went through daily changes over long periods of time before it became a source of food, shade, and protection. Just like the oak tree, you may not see the daily results but rest assured that transformation is happening. Small changes such as parking farther away or using the stairs instead of the elevator can turn into the catalyst that launches you into training for a marathon. Insignificant adjustments such as rearranging your refrigerator, can help you make healthier choices by keeping the leftover pizza less visible and accessible. Think about it, how many times have you thrown away a bag of spring mix salad because you couldn’t see it and forgot it was there? Ordering groceries online can be a game changer as well. It not only helps you avoid and resist temptations and impulse shopping, but it can save you time and money.

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Phone, Wallet, Keys, and Life Skills. | Don't let them leave home without them

The hardest truth in parenting is that our kids will one day leave home. Some

parents are counting down the days while others can’t bare to even think about the impending separation.

The ideal moment to think about preparing your child for their solo f light is now—whether your child is 5 or 15. The key indicator that your child is ready to leave home is when your child begins to take ownership and initiative in their responsibilities, particularly within the areas of their health, their academics, and their chores and obligations.

While the desire to take ownership of their responsibilities cannot be taught, there are skills that you can begin teaching them now to boost their self-confidence. Most of the resistance parents encounter with responsibilities stems from fear of messing up and getting reprimanded. It is important to take the time to use visual and verbal instruction with children, always giving them a template to follow.

I knew an 18 year-old college freshman, that had decided she was going to apply for credit cards because she was finally old enough. One day she grabbed every application with promises of 0% interests and f lashy card designs and mailed them all out. She was proud of herself for taking initiative and figuring it out on her own. She waited patiently the next few weeks for that shiny plastic card to arrive in the mail, the one with her very own name that symbolized her independence. What she got instead was a hard lesson on how credit cards work. She didn’t just get letters denying her of all the credit lines she had been promised. She received letters from each bureau advising her that she had been f lagged for fraud and that her credit score had dropped. That 18 year-old college freshman was me.

Experience can be a great teacher but it is wise to avoid (and learn from) the missteps of others. I learned very early on just

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how hard it is to rebuild your credit. I was lucky enough that I learned that lesson without falling into mountains of debt at 18 simply because I didn’t have a clear understanding of debt and credit. It was not the last mistake I would make, but I can tell you that I avoided some serious hardships simply because I was taught certain life skills by my parents, teachers, and even coaches. Your child may already possess some of these skills, use these instead as a table reading to explore other areas that can help prepare your child for their grand exit.

Laundry| This is a common one, so I will skip over what happens when you mix whites and reds (spoiler alert: you get 50 shades of pink everything). Teach younger kids how to separate clothes by colors (and that clothes should be the only thing we separate by colors) and let them measure out the laundry detergent. If your child is old enough to learn how to fold a paper airplane, they are old enough to learn to fold a t-shirt and shorts. There is no reason laundry should fall on the lap of a single family member. If you have a teen who has already mastered folding fitted bedsheets, there are some other important things you may want to teach them when it comes to laundry. I worked as a claims adjuster for nearly 10 years and I cannot tell you how many dorm fires and f loods I dealt with. How many students lives were thrown into disarray during finals week because of a lint fire or an overloaded washer that f looded. The number one rule to instill in your kids is to never leave the washer or dryer on when no one is home or when they go to sleep. Appliances will eventually fail and catching a small puddle of water or smelling smoke can make a big difference. When using a washing machine, it is important that you know the max capacity of your machine and never exceed that limit. Make sure that the lint trap in the dryer is cleaned out regularly—and by regularly I mean after every use. If a dryer is getting too hot and damaging your clothes (i.e. melting jeans or bedding), make sure you get someone to check it out immediately. Lastly, your child should know where the water shut off is located both on the washer and in the home or dorm room. Teaching your child how to use appliances safely is as important as teaching them how to remove a ketchup stain.

Cooking| You should definitely take the time to teach them the basics of measuring such as the difference between a tablespoon and a teaspoon of salt. Teach your children a few family recipes and secrets too but don’t neglect the simple things like how to pick the ripe and ready to eat fruits or how to tell when pasta or rice is al dente (the ideal consistency). Teach them kitchen safety too. Don’t let them learn the hard way that you can’t put aluminum foil in the microwave or that you should never throw water on a grease fire. Always cut away from yourself and never throw bacon grease down the drain. Did you know that the bottom drawers of some ovens are NOT for storage but rather to broil food or keep it warm?

Effective Communication| Effectively being able to communicate is not only a vital skill but also a

learned skill. Teaching a child to express their needs and wants, while also considering the needs and desires of others, will help them interact with others and form strong relationships. While they should be learning the basics of sentence structure at school, make them apply what they are learning at home too. Texts and family group chats are a great opportunity to practice grammar and the dinner table can set the stage for practicing public speaking and active listening. Effective communication is more than just exchanging information, it is understanding the emotion and intention behind the information. It involves making eye contact, active listening, and empathetic feedback.

Health & Hygiene| Good hygiene starts at the tip of their head, ends between their toes, and includes every inch along the way. Most parents have great routines in place for brushing and f lossing, showers, and breakout control. There are, however, some aspects that have become second nature for adults that we forget to incorporate them into our children’s routines.

The worst part of parenting is having to trade in the baby breath for the body odor. One day you are sniffing your baby’s breath and the next you are running away pinching your nose. Normal? Absolutely! But still gross. Explain the changes they are going through and the differences between deodorant and antiperspirant. Deodorant masks the smell while antiperspirant stops perspiration. The ideal time to put on deodorant or antiperspirant is before you go to sleep as most are made to last at least 24 hours. Incorporating this into their nightly routine can also avoid forgetting in the morning during the mad rush out the door.

Having clean nails is as important as teaching your child the vanishing art of a good handshake. Both are critical elements of one's presentation and first impressions. Clean nails also play a vital role in the prevention of germs. Your nails should be cut about once every one to two weeks, and trimmed straight across to prevent from hang nails and ingrown nails.

Yearly physical exams are another important part of your child’s health care. As the parent, you’ve probably owned the responsibility of scheduling your child's appointments but what happens when your child goes off to college? Show your child how to schedule their own appointments. A lot of teens are fearful of having to make phone calls because they don’t know what to say. Put their health in their hands and emphasize the importance of these exams. They are a good chance for them to address important questions and issues that all teens will face such as drinking, smoking, sexual activity, drugs, and depression.

Part of the transition to adulthood is managing behavioral and mental health issues with oversight and some assistance. Whether they are issues with sleep, diet, procrastination or bouts of anxiety, children must be allowed to take personal ownership of these issues so they can learn to manage them effectively as adults. The best way to teach kids how to do this is by taking care of your own mental health and teaching them to develop healthy diet, sleep, and exercise habits.

Money Management| it is so much more than just saving and wise spending. Building credit can be a double-edged sword. Establishing good credit early on can set up your young adult to be self-sufficient, but failing to teach them the pitfalls of debt can leave them prisoners to lenders for years. The best way to prepare them is to walk them through the process, as complicated as it may seem. Explain how the three main bureaus function, warn them about identity theft and fraud, and remind them of how lenders make their money.

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intimidating for me as an adult. Your teen will have to file their taxes as soon as they get their first job. What a better time to learn how to file their own taxes than when they most likely don't own any property and there's no need for fancy forms. Even if your accountant will be filing your family's taxes, it is a great teaching opportunity to have your child find and print the form. Sit down and walk them through where to find the information needed to fill out the form.

Driving| With GPS available in cars and on almost every smartphone, reading maps sometimes feels like an obsolete skill. Being able to understand geography and then route yourself accordingly is a safe practice and a vital skill to have, especially when data service is spotty or your phone's battery has died. Scavenger hunts, road trips, and using public transportation are good ways to introduce your children to maps.

If your child is going to drive a car one day, they must understand the basic maintenance of a car. Not just so that they don’t get taken advantage of when they go to get an oil change but so that they don’t accidentally put diesel in their gas engines. Show them where to find the owner’s manual, walk them through the process of changing a tire, and set up their phones to automatically enter do not disturb mode when they are driving.

It’s no secret, teens are the priciest drivers to insure. You may not want to leave coverage decisions up to your teens but you can give them the responsibility of shopping around for an inexpensive policy (even if you plan on adding them to your existing policy). This not only teaches them about how insurance works but also shows them what a bad decision could potentially cost your family. Teaching them about liability to others and how deductibles work may motivate them to keep their eyes on the road and to ignore that text message they just got.


The last important thing on the checklist is to have a plan in case of an accident. Your child should know who to call, what to say, and where to go in case they are left stranded on the side of the road and they can’t reach you.

Being Good Stewards| What is a steward? A steward is someone who manages something that does not belong to them. Your kids will go off to schools across the world one day and live in rented spaces with roommates. Being a good steward starts with taking care of borrowed things and spaces as if they were your own. Start now by talking to them about the cost of living. If you give your child an allowance, give your child a financial responsibility in the home as well. Most kids don’t understand that you have to pay for electricity and how it can f luctuate depending on usage. They may not listen to you when you are nagging them to turn off the lights but make them responsible for 10% of that bill and you may gain an ally in that fight. This not only gives them responsibilities in the home but it also prepares your children to have realistic expectations when they move out.

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Teach them to give freely. “Those who are the happiest, are those who do the most for others.” The idea of being good stewards by giving to others pushes kids away from the “give me” mentality and

teaches them to care about the world and other people. Teach them to be good stewards of their environment, their community and their spaces. Children can start small by giving of their time, money, and even talents.

As hard as the impending separation will be, the transition into adulthood really is one to look forward to ardently. To see your child evolve into a self-sufficient and consciously aware adult should be the gratifying culmination of all the years you poured into them. Their success is your success.


T H E G R E AT BOA RDING S C H O O L M Y T H| Just Another College Prep School

What is a college prep school? A college preparatory school is one that is primarily designed to prepare students for higher education, but isn’t that what every school should be doing? The term is so widely used

that it falls on parents to define what college readiness and college prep looks like for their child.

For some, college prep means that their child has earned college credits before they graduate high school or that by graduation, their child will have gone on college tours, written college essays, and have been accepted to a four-year college or university. For others, it could mean that their child is emotionally developing and maturing enough to be able to make their own decisions in college. It is up to each parent to define what college prep looks like for their child and then evaluate the schools performance and students to see if it fits their family.

In terms of college preparation, not all boarding schools or experiences are the same either. Each school is governed by their unique approach to education, their individual mission statements, and their distinct areas of learning and focus on individual character. At a true college preparatory boarding school, these are the concepts that put their future readiness, front and center.

1. They offer close alliances with students and teachers beyond just their experiences in the classroom, as students have 24-7 access to them.

2. They offer challenging or specialized academic and educational programs, which is part of their appeal for parents and students alike. Boarding schools have rigorous graduation requirements, just like a good prep school would. They will challenge and stretch students by exposing them to new ideas where their strengths will be expanded and where their weaknesses will be used as opportunities. Boarding schools are rigorous and demanding, often times students who are motivated by the challenge are overprepared when they get to college.

3. Boarding schools put your child in the company of other children who are highly motivated, who want to be the best, and who aspire to greatness due to their selective admissions and rigorous acceptance and graduation requirements.

4. Boarding schools educate the whole child with a balanced approach to academics, sports, extracurricular activities and socializing opportunities. This approach keeps them constantly engaged and is directly tied to their ability to learn independent living skills.

5. Your child will have a network of friends that literally stretches around the world. Students at boarding schools come from near and far with vast experiences, values and socioeconomic status unique to them. Living with their classmates will allow them to think and work collaboratively.

6. While the academic benefits of racial, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity are well established, the diversity provided by boarding schools also promotes tolerance, encourages cultural sensitivity, and increases social mobility. Boarding school students will make friends from around the world and this exposure to diverse environments, and the ideas and challenges they present, lead to improved cognitive skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, which are skills necessary for success in multicultural workplaces.

7. With the daily friction of living together removed, the separation paradoxically strengthens families, making children more self-reliant, self-confident and appreciative of their parents.

Parents should think beyond curriculum to the academic, social and emotional needs of their individual child. Think about their interests and goals and then look for a challenging curriculum that your student can handle to get them there. Include them in the decision making process regarding their education and make sure to visit the campus and speak with other students and parents.

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