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lakehill PreParaTory school

leading to success. 2720 hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep. org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

sPanish house

5740 Prospect ave. & 4411 skillman / 214.826.4410 / Dallasspanishhouse.com

Spanish House is a Spanish immersion school for children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. Our new location at 4411 Skillman opens in August for preschool and Kindergarten. Our Spanish immersion nursery program (3 months - 2 yrs) starts in September at 5740 Prospect Ave. We offer half-day and full-day programs, with extended care available from 7:30am - 6pm. We also offer after-school and Saturday classes for PK and elementary-aged students, both on- and off-site. Additionally, we have an adult Spanish program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

sT. chrisToPher’s monTessori school

7900 lovers ln. / 214.363.9391 stchristophersmontessori.com St. Christopher’s Montessori School has been serving families in the DFW area for over a quarter of a century. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and our teachers are certified Montessori instructors. Additionally our staff has obtained other complimentary educational degrees and certifications, including having a registered nurse on staff. Our bright and attractive environment, and highly qualified staff, ensures your child will grow and develop in an educationally sound, AMS certified loving program. Now Enrolling.

sT. john’s ePiscoPal school

848 harter rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org

Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service. St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency

WhiTe rock norTh school

9727 White rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / Whiterocknorthschool. com 6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Characterbuilding and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and stateof-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around funfilled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

Zion luTheran school

6121 e. lovers ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

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People

Sarah Stoeber is the new Lake Highlands High School Highlandette director. She most recently was assistant director of Plano East Senior High Golden Girls and the director of the Clark High School Cougarettes. Stoeber is a native of San Antonio, where she received professional dance training for 12 years at Earle Cobb Dance Studio. While attending San Antonio’s Clark High School, Stoeber was Top Cat Dance Team co-captain her junior year and captain her senior year. Stoeber has a master’s in education from Southern Methodist University and a BS in communications from the University of Texas at Austin.

Politics

Lanet Greenhaw won reelection to the RISD school board by a vote of 3,463 to 1,100. This will be her sixth term on the board.

Sports

Michael Ketchmark: Doug Williams Lake Highlands High School senior Michael Ketchmark has been named MVP of the Dallas all-district 9-5A team after another stellar year playing for the Wildcats. Ketchmark is headed to Dartmouth to study economics and play baseball in the fall. As the Cats’ closing pitcher, he allowed only one earned run all season and collected five saves with a 0.66 ERA. Playing third base, he earned 26 RBIs, 20 extra-base hits and 42 runs scored. “My dad has taught me everything I know about baseball,” Ketchmark says, “and if he isn’t at work, he is at the baseball field with me helping me become a better baseball player. He is my biggest role model.” Beau Barnes was awarded Defensive MVP, and joins Ketchmark and fellow Wildcats Hudson Taylor, Colton Bradley and Chris Dyer on the 2013 team. —Edited by Whitney Thompson

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