Metrokids - Guide to Schools Fall 2017

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Single-Sex Education

Is It the Right Choice for Your Child?

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A good education should prepare a child for life, not just for tests. Independent schools do this best.

An Independent School offers a unique combination of serious academic challenge, surprising social diversity and a deep commitment to community service. Plus, the kind of teachers you remember for life.

The Delaware Valley is blessed with more than 130 outstanding Independent Schools. And there’s one easy place to discover which one is perfect for your child — www.advis.org.

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10 In-Depth Profiles 30 PreK-8 Schools Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 South Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

54 High Schools Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 South Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

70 Schools for Learning Differences

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77 Open House Dates

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Welcome to the 4th Guide to Schools of the Delaware Valley For 28 years, MetroKids has provided a monthly magazine filled with parenting resources, including detailed information about independent PreK-8 schools, high schools and schools for students with learning differences. The Guide to Schools of the Delaware Valley provides focused, comparative information on the many top-notch independent schools in the greater Philadelphia area.

Find additional information on each school in a searchable database that filters selections by school category, location, grade and gender at MetroKids.com/educationguide.

How to use the Guide Educational trends: Get insight into whether your child would thrive in a big or small school, and discover the hottest technology used in local schools.

High schools: The schools in this section provide

In-depth profiles: This special advertising section provides details on 27 schools’ educational philosophies, extracurricular offerings and special programs.

Schools for learning differences: Browse schools

PreK-8 schools: This guide will help you zero in on the right location, size and extras you want from a school for your child in the formative years.

data geared toward future success in college and career, like number of Advanced Placement courses and average SAT scores. for children who need extra support to succeed academically, socially or behaviorally.

Open house dates: This quick-reference chart points you to tours and information sessions to attend after you narrow your school choices.

The Phebe Anna Thorne School offers developmentally oriented, child-centered programs for children ages 2-6. Our imaginative play-based curriculum for toddlers through Kindergarten is designed to enhance problem solving and social skills, leading to more curious, independent, and joyful learners.

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You Can Help Your Child Develop

A L VE OF LEARNING

By Christina Katz Developing engaged students starts at home.

Teachers and school administrators share this responsibility; but when parents take a onegood-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.

Many parents have experienced their own anxiety, fears or first-day jitters about their child’s school. Just keep your interactions with the school constructive and upbeat, follow these guidelines and watch the magic happen as your child’s love of learning grows.

Be positive and proactive

Share to prepare

Get involved

Tell your child what you enjoyed about school.

If your spouse enjoyed school, encourage him or her to share stories, too. If either of you had difficulty, have that conversation with another adult, and talk about how your struggles might color your expectations of what school might be like for your child.

It’s a good idea to get school fears or biases off your chest and let them go rather than unwittingly passing them on. Clear your mental decks for positive school experiences for you and your child.

Step back and trust

A teacher won’t treat your child like you would.

She will probably expect more, and will challenge your child to realize her potential. Best advice: let her do her job.

Smart parents know that school is not just about academics. While in school, your child is learning to be a member of a community and to socialize. She is learning how to express herself through art, music and physical activity. The folks who run schools are trained professionals.

Through them, your child can experience every day as an adventure in learning and growth.

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Try to find something to like about her school on a regular basis. Attend open-house days and meet the front office staff and principal. Make sure the teacher knows you are on her team. In the case of miscommunication or misunderstanding, strive to work things out in a calm, proactive manner.

Don’t hang on to negative perceptions or seek a negative consensus with other parents. Seek solutions, not squabbles. Put yourself in the teacher’s or administrator’s shoes before you pick up the phone or fire off an email.

Some parent volunteers willingly pitch in and help. Others don’t really want to spend time at school but do it for their kids anyway. Be honest about the kind of volunteer you are, so you can find ways to be a cheerful contributor.

If you like to help, join the PTA or sign up to be a room parent. Every school has plenty of opportunities. Benefits come when you happily contribute, not when you use an insider position to address grievances. Your role is to help. Do your best not to criticize less committed parent volunteers.

Divide the school year into three seasons and try to pitch in and help or chaperone at least once per season. Get your spouse involved. Don’t feel guilty about not being a PTA volunteer, as there are plenty of other ways to contribute.

No matter how you do it, when you give time to the school, you’ll set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest time and energy cheerfully and proactively in their child’s school stand out for all the right reasons and pave the way for their children’s success.

Christina Katz is a freelance writer.

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Single-SEx Schools

Are they right for your child?

By Terri Akman During the 2013-14 school year, there were more than 1,300 all-girls or all-boys private U.S. schools, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Many parents believe a single-sex education provides a positive learning experience for their children, with fewer distractions.

Benefits of single-gender education

Taking boys out of the classroom offers many benefits to girls, says Megan Murphy, executive director of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. She notes that girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science and technology compared to girls who graduate from co-ed schools.

At a girls’ school, “every student on the science Olympiad team, robotics team or who is a mathlete, is a girl,” she says. “The younger girls see these peer role models who are passionate about pursuing science and say, ‘I can do that too.’”

The Walker children — boys Stephen, 13, William, 11, and Andrew, 8 — all attend The Haverford School, a private all-boys school in Haverford, PA. “We want to provide an environment where our kids flourish and the single-gender provides an opportunity where the boys are less distracted and able to hunker down and focus,” says mom Dorothy Walker from Bryn Mawr, PA. While the biggest drawback to single-sex education may be lack of experience learning about and interacting with the opposite sex, the Walker boys mingle with girls at extra-curricular activities and during some shared programs.

Their mother doesn’t feel they are missing out by spending most of the school day apart.

“The value system is important to the education here. The boys know how to respect people whether you are a boy or a girl,” she says. “I see them treating everybody the same.”

More focused learning

“The boys will tell you they are more capable of focusing; the teachers will tell you that they can teach specific subject matter that interests boys to keep their attention; and I will tell you from a

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parent perspective there’s a huge difference with regard to how boys and girls engage in learning,” says Jay Greytok, head of Haverford Middle School in Havertown, PA. “Research demonstrates that girls who attend single-gender high schools report stronger academic achievement in college, higher entrollment in STEM majors, greater confidence with public speaking, and more extracurricular and political engagement,” says Jacqueline Coccia, principal of the Academy of Notre Dame de Nemeurs, a grade 6-12 school for girls in Villanova, PA. At Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, DE, learning is co-ed in elementary school but allgirls from grades 6-12. “Middle school is when girls become distracted and everything else begins to take over in terms of self-esteem and what boys think,” says Lin Nordmeyer, Ursuline Academy marketing/communications manager.

“Research shows that in an all-girl environment, they’re not embarrassed about being smart. And the sisterhood element is very strong.”

Is it right for your child?

“Single-sex education isn’t right for every child and should be handled on a case-by-case basis,” says Hollis Evans, psychiatric social worker and therapist at Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro, NJ. “The point is to benefit the child’s academic development and I don’t think there’s a significant cost to their social interpersonal growth.”

Parents are experts at understanding their own children intuitively, he says, and they should talk to their children about their options. Outline for them what the advantages and disadvantages might be. “It’s an ongoing evaluation with your child,” says Evans. “Maybe in their younger years the kids might like it but as they get older they might want to try a co-ed high school.”

Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

Go to MetroKids.com/edguide for a searchable database of single-sex schools.

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Stop by during one of our Touring Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., or register for an open house by visiting agnesirwin.org/openhouse.

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ATHLETIC OPEN HOUSE November 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Abington Friends School Quaker Education At AFS Is In High-Demand

575 Washington Lane Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-576-3950 www.abingtonfriends.net

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sat., Oct.21, 2017 Tues., Nov.7, 2017 Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 Sat., Mar. 17, 2018

A joyful sense of spiritual learning permeates the entirety of the Abington Friends School (AFS) campus, including the Preschool, Lower, Middle and Upper School buildings and athletic facilities that sit at the center of the campus. The 50 acres, located in Montgomery County and only five minutes from the northeast border of Philadelphia, include an arboretum, creek, meadow, historic Quaker Meetinghouse and extensive playing fields.

Faculty members possess high-level degrees and utilize extensive experience to design curriculum that engages each individual learner.

Students are assigned an academic advisor in fifth grade and a college counselor in tenth grade.

The Center for Experiential Learning helps extend the curriculum into learning opportunities beyond the school campus. These include medical or business externships, global travel programs and professional internships. AFS’s outstanding athletics program promotes a well-rounded balance so that all athletes can gain experience by participating in other activities such as the awardwinning arts, theater or robotics programs for an overall connected monastic lifestyle.

AFS not only extends Quaker values through teaching but also through intentional diversity, communication and the sharing that takes place throughout the school community.

The application process is extremely easy and 45% of families receive some level of financial aid. Every application for grades 5-11 is considered for a Merit Scholarship. Bus transportation can be provided. AFS also has extended day, enrichment classes and camp programs, which help extend comradeship beyond the school day.

Points of Pride: 47% diversity in the student body. 100% of our graduates attend a 4-year college. The inclusiveness of the AFS community is palpable. 33 Friends’ School League Championships for our Athletic teams. Award-winning arts and theater programming. Students recognized and awarded in academics such as national merit scholarship honorees. Internationally certified Nature Explore playgrounds on campus.

Grades: PS-Grade 12 Coed

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Enrollment: 581 S/T Ratio: 16:1

Tuition: $19,900-$39,990 Financial aid offered

Archmere Academy Inspiring Students to Distinction

3600 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703 302-798-6632

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 29, 2017

Entrance Exam: Sat., Nov. 11, 2017 Register online at: www.archmereacademy.com/ admissions

Archmere is Founded in Faith and Evolving For the Future.

Founded by the Norbertine Fathers and rooted in the traditions of academic excellence, social development, community service and faith reflection, Archmere Academy continues to adapt to an everchanging world, employing best practices for 21st-century learning and challenging today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Archmere Students are Inspired to Achieve by the relationships they form with their teachers, friends, administrators and staff.

Through these connections our students find the support, guidance, motivation and knowledge they need to reach their highest achievement and find true, personal distinction.

Archmere Focuses on the Whole Student, offering technologyinfused programs, a rigorous curriculum supported by studentteacher partnerships, a host of extracurricular opportunities and a fully utilized collegiate-style campus to create an exceptional educational experience.

Archmere Offers an Elite Educational Program: Since its founding in 1932, Archmere has been known for its rigorous academic program, strengthened by the technology infusion that enhances instruction in multiple content areas, primarily through the use of laptops and iPads. It’s balanced by numerous opportunities to participate in sports, community service, performing and fine arts and more than 50 extracurricular clubs and activities. In short, Archmere is a place where students come to discover who they are by exploring interests, developing skills and nurturing talents.

Points of Pride: 21 Advanced Placement course offerings; 97% of the 170+ students who Valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence and wisdom and nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development and service to others.

took AP exams in 2015 scored a 3 or higher; full-exchange immersion programs with France, Germany and Spain; 83% of faculty hold advanced degrees with an average of 15 years of experience; the class of 2015’s mean SAT score was 1903 (out of 2400), 535 points higher than the Delaware average and 413 points above the national average; Apple Distinguished School with 1:1 laptop in a 21st-century learning environment

Grades: 9-12 Coed

Enrollment: 506 S/T Ratio: 9:1

Tuition: $24,950 Financial aid offered

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Benchmark School Transforming Futures. Empowering Success.

2107 North Providence Road Media, PA 19063 610-565-3741 admissions@BenchmarkSchool.org www.BenchmarkSchool.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017 Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 Thurs., Mar. 22, 2018 Thurs., May 10, 2018 Thurs., July 19, 2018 ALL 9-11am

Benchmark Summer Camp: Language arts instruction and recreation program July 2-Aug. 3, 2018 Providing bright children who may exhibit dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, auditory processing difficulty or another learning difference with comprehensive, individualized instructional plans that create a formula for success.

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Benchmark provides a comprehensive academic program tailored to the way each student learns best, fostering a mastery of executive function processes and 21st-century skills. The school’s passionate, gifted faculty uses the best current research and practices to develop a detailed understanding of each student’s strengths and challenges to create a profile that guides them in providing the most appropriate instruction for each student. Through an ongoing, ever-evolving continuum of communication and care, a team of teachers and counselors mentors students and works with their parents to develop the whole child.

The history of Benchmark School is rich with success stories of thousands of alumni who know who they are as learners. They creatively apply the strategies they learn at Benchmark to take charge of their learning and meet with success in high school, college and their chosen fields. Benchmark graduates are self-advocates who understand their strengths and challenges, are persistent and resilient, confident in their abilities and have an expectation of success.

Celebrating 47 years of helping bright students who have yet to reach their academic potential become confident and strategic thinkers, learners and problem solvers who meet with success in school and life.

Points of Pride: • Digital learning • Hearing tech • Counseling • Language decoding • Sports • Theater Grades: 1-8 Coed

Enrollment: 173 S/T Ratio: 3:1

Tuition: $34,100-$35,300 Financial aid offered

George School Developing Citizen Scholars to Benefit a Diverse World

1690 Newtown Langhorne Rd Newtown, PA 18940 215-579-6742 admission@georgeschool.org www.georgeschool.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 29, 2017 - 1:30 - 4pm Sat., Nov. 4, 2017 - 6:45 10:30pm (a pre-performance

dessert with students, faculty, and staff, followed by a George School theatrical performance)

Sun., Nov. 5, 2017 - 1pm Athletics Roundtable Experience the unique beauty of our community and campus for yourself. Call or email the Admission Office to plan your visit. We are excited to meet you!

Less than 30 miles from Philadelphia and fewer than 80 miles from New York City, George School offers major metropolitan convenience on a picturesque 240-acre campus of open lawns and beautiful woods. Founded in 1893, George School is a Quaker, coed boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12.

George School is one of the few U.S. schools to offer the extraordinary and challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. While all students will take at least one of our nearly 50 IB courses, students do not have to pursue the full diploma and can instead select among a wide ranging and rigorous curriculum, including nearly 20 AP courses.

With strength in all disciplines, George School immerses students in learning across science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Whether through robotics, stagecraft, ceramics, or philosophy, students are active participants in the pursuit of knowledge.

Students participate in 25 different team sports or take physical wellness classes in state of the art facilities. We also offer a 3-season equestrian program that combines athleticism and horsemanship for everyone from novice through competitive advanced riders.

Our goal is to inspire our students to seek their authentic selves and provide them with a well-rounded preparation for life. George School graduates enter the world confident and capable leaders rooted in self-awareness, self-sufficiency, and the ability to listen deeply to others.

Points of Pride:

• 100% IB Diploma success rate for the past 5 years • Higher level and further level math performance consistently 25% above world average • Nearly 50% of students receive financial aid • Over the past decade, George School students have come from over 85 different countries • Global service learning opportunities an integral part of curriculum and student life • Commitment to environmental sustainability

Grades: 9-12 Coed

Enrollment: 540 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $39,000-$57,550 Financial aid offered MetroKids.com

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OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 22, 2017, 2-4pm Thurs., Jan. 18, 2018 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm Thurs., March 8, 2018 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm Tues. morning tours, 8:30-9:30am

When children walk through the doors at Haddonfield Friends School, they are welcomed into a community that inspires an insatiable curiosity to learn. Through curricula and experiences that are progressive, timely and relevant to today’s world, we at HFS encourage our students to wonder and explore, to ask challenging questions and seek answers and to discover — to become independent learners and thinkers.

We at HFS provide effective tools for students to respond compassionately and thoughtfully to one another and the world in a non-violent manner — to be peaceful, creative problem solvers.

Students seek opportunities to serve others and tend the environment in the context of community/global outreach and daily practice — to be good stewards of relationships, resources and the planet.

Students come to embody the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship at HFS, where they are woven into every aspect of school life. Through logic and necessity, these testimonies are integral to our students’ journeys, from the moment they first step onto campus, to the day they graduate and join the world as joyful, awakened and passionate members of our world family.

Points of Pride: • Two certified teachers for each Early Childhood & primary grade • Emphasis on project-based, community and service learning • Award-winning math/science projects at Coriell Science Fair • Environmental walk and “Dell” on campus • *NEW* MakerSpace • Schoolwide tech curriculum & 1:1 laptops & Chromebooks in Middle School • Integrated humanities programs with a focus on writing that affects change • Emphasis on K-8 specials and electives, including daily Spanish in Middle School • Cross-grade mentorship through our “buddy” program • School dog (“Pal”)!

Grades: PreK-8 Coed

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Enrollment: 151 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $15,904-$16,992 Financial aid offered

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Love Where You Learn

272 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-922-2350 www.jbha.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Tues., Oct. 24, 2017 Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 Fri., Feb. 23, 2018 9:30am-12noon

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students from a broad variety of backgrounds. The school integrates a rigorous collegeprep curriculum with the teaching of essential Jewish and American values and texts.

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is the only dual-curriculum day school in the tri-state area for students in grades 6 through 12 from all Jewish backgrounds.

A college-prep school with a focus on community service and social action, JBHA combines academic excellence with timeless Jewish studies, values and traditions that empower students to excel in learning, leading and life. Our talented, caring faculty, coupled with cutting-edge facilities on a 35-acre campus, prepares students to meet the challenges of a complex world.

JBHA learning experiences foster critical and creative thinking in both general and Jewish Studies classes, where asking questions and problem-solving are more important than finding the “right” answer.

JBHA empowers students to develop the skills that prepare them to succeed in the 21st century and in life.

Integrated Dual Curriculum: JBHA combines rigorous college-prep courses in the humanities, social and natural sciences, mathematics, technology, languages and the arts with outstanding Jewish studies courses infused with timeless values and traditions.

Extracurricular programs include 18 sports teams, 59 clubs and award-winning music, art and drama programs.

A unique study abroad program allows JBHA juniors to live and study in Israel for a trimester.

Confident, creative and caring JBHA students graduate with a strong sense of identity, a passion for their heritage and a commitment to making the world a better place. They are accepted to top-tier colleges and universities in the U.S. and Israel and make significant contributions on campus and in the community.

Points of Pride: STEAM program w/Innovation Lab featuring 3D printing & laser cutter/engraver in full Makerspace; 9th-12th STEAM Institute — 9th, engineering; 10th, biomed. engineering; 11th-12th, research/internships; 11th-grade trimester in Israel; 9 AP courses (Bio., Calculus, Chem., Environ. Sci., Computer Sci., Govern., Lit., Latin, Statistics); 10 honors courses; resource program for diverse learners; 100% community service participation; 85% of grads admitted to first-choice college Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 360 Tuition: $26,500-$32,500 Coed S/T Ratio: 15:1 Financial aid offered Accredited by PAIS, NAIS and the College Board MetroKids.com

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The Miquon School The Natural World Is a Place To Learn

2025 Harts Lane Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-828-1231 admissions@miquon.org www.miquon.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 15, 2017, 1-3pm Thurs., Nov. 2, 2017, 6:30pm Thurs., May 10, 2018, 9-11am

We seek to create confident, lifelong learners who will move out into the wider world with strong academic and social skills, intense personal interests, a love for the arts and a commitment to building inclusive and peaceful communities.

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When you ask a Miquon family about their school choice, you’ll hear a variety of perspectives and experiences. And yet their testimonies sound strikingly similar.

These families share their unique stories of Miquon as a place where children are fulfilled and happy. They reveal a sense of belonging and connectedness to the school and each other, united by a common sense of purpose. They describe Miquon’s program as a rigorous one that meets their child where he or she is. Learning is inquiry-based, project-based and hands-on. Diverse backgrounds and ideas are honored and celebrated.

Those who hear these stories begin to understand Miquon as a place that cultivates the intelligence, independence and importance of each individual child that enters its campus.

As a result, Miquon graduates are known to be confident selfadvocates who maintain the natural curiosity inherent in the very young. In their personal lives, they are nature lovers and nature dwellers, artists and musicians, readers and writers, travelers and dreamers. As professionals, Miquon alumni go on to public and independent schools, and later to top colleges and universities. They are doctors and lawyers. They are also social workers and social justice advocates, filmmakers and playwrights, architects and inventors.

Located on a beautiful 11-acre campus just outside Northwest Philadelphia, Miquon is a coeducational day school for children in Nursery (age three) through sixth grade. Miquon is a non-profit independent school without religious affiliation, accredited by the Pennsylvania Association for Independent Schools.

Points of Pride: • Progressive education since 1932 • Two teachers in each classroom • Specialist subjects including art, science, music, PE and library for all ages • Emphasis on daily outdoor play Services: After-school program, vacation day care, summer camp Grades: PreK-6 Coed

Enrollment: 148 S/T Ratio: 10:1

Tuition: $11,375-$23,250 Financial aid offered

Moorestown Friends School Building Tough Minds and Tender Hearts

110 East Main Street Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-914-4426 www.mfriends.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sun., Oct. 15, 2017, 2pm Sat., Nov. 18, 2017, 2pm Sun., Jan. 28, 2018, 2pm Tues., April 17, 2018, 9am Campus Visit Day Fri., Nov. 10, 2017, 8:30am Moorestown Friends School is a community rooted in Quaker values and dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence for a diverse student body within an academically rigorous and balanced program emphasizing personal, ethical and spiritual growth.

Moorestown Friends School offers exceptional education for students in preschool through grade 12. We offer small classes, academic rigor and highly qualified teachers who encourage children to achieve their potential in a caring environment.

This individual attention grows out of respect for the individual, a Quaker value that is at the heart of our enduring spiritual and ethical education. We welcome students of all faiths; only a small portion of our student body is Quaker.

While many schools are transactional, MFS is transformational: We help children develop into better people. Starting in preschool, students learn life skills, from listening, fair play and cooperation to critical thinking, conflict management and decision making by consensus.

We produce ethical, resilient young people, virtually all of whom go on to four-year colleges. Our average SAT scores are typically the highest in South Jersey by a significant margin.

A cutting-edge coding program is offered for students in preschool through grade 5.

Visit an Open House to see our school community for yourself!

Dates can be found at www.mfriends.org.

Points of Pride: • Extensive arts and service learning programs • Instrumental and vocal music • All second-grade students receive Suzuki violin instruction • Chinese, French & Spanish in grade 6 • Low student:faculty ratio • 18 AP courses • Sports

Grades: Preschool-12 Coed Quaker

Enrollment: 718 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $8,800-$29,750 Financial aid offered MetroKids.com

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Sacred Heart Academy Mission and Heart of the School Remain.

480 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-527-3915 www.SHAbrynmawr.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sat., Oct. 21, 2017 (Upper School) Tues., Oct. 24, 2017 (K-12) Fri., Dec. 8, 2017 (K-4) Sat., Feb. 3, 2018 (K-12) Shadow Days and Weekly Tours by Appointment 610-527-3915 ext. 214 Sacred Heart Academy is a member of an international Network of Sacred Heart schools. The Network is celebrating 200 years of a Sacred Heart Education founded in the first free school west of the Mississippi from France.

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Sacred Heart Academy (formerly Country Day School of the Sacred Heart) has cultivated college-bound women through academic rigor, social awareness, and faith in God for more than 150 years. This fall, the mission remains unchanged, but the institution is now known by its new name - one that puts a fresh tilt of perspective on its values today, and for the future.

The new name “Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr” was selected for the school after a year-long study including market research and surveys of the community. Often shortened by friends to “SHA,” the updated name is not just easier to say, it also reflects an effort to take stock of what’s in a name: identity, character, unity.

Rooted in the liberal arts with contemporary applications, academics at Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr empowers girls to develop their potential as scholars and leaders. The school’s uniquely nurturing approach to an excellent education raises young women with extraordinary confidence and compassion. Always facing the future, the school’s approach looks beyond college and post-graduate studies to career potential, to impact on community, and the world.

The school fosters self-confidence and awareness of students’ unbridled potential. The girls are empowered to be confident and inspired to be kind. Each day students are met with opportunities for spiritual, social and personal growth.

Points of Pride: Shared Goals and Criteria with 24 Sacred Heart Schools in U.S. and Canada; Global Network of Sacred Heart Schools in over 140 Countries; Online course electives offered through Network; Microsoft IT Academy; Before and After Care with Sacred Heart Educators; Integrated Humanities Program; Close-knit community and nurturing environment; Student centered student:faculty ratio; Guidance program mindfulness curriculum; College counseling team; Campus wetlands outdoor learning space; Exchange opportunities within Network; Network summer service programs

Grades: K-12 Girls

Enrollment: 265 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $13,335-$19,320 Financial aid offered

Saint Edmond’s Academy Educating Hearts and Minds

2120 Veale Road Wilmington, DE 19810 302-475-5370 www.stedmondsacademy.org admissions@stedmondsacademy.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Tues., Nov. 7, 2017, 9-11am Tues., Jan. 30, 2018, 9-11am

ADMISSION TESTING DATES:

Sat., Nov. 18, 2017, 9am Sat., Dec. 9, 2017, 9am Sat., Feb. 3, 2018, 9am

Saint Edmond’s Academy educates the hearts and minds of boys in the Holy Cross tradition. The program at the Academy creates a foundation for the future that empowers boys with values and skills for life.

Located on 25 beautiful acres in North Wilmington, Delaware, Saint Edmond’s Academy, a Catholic, Independent school, understands boys and believes every boy can learn.

Saint Edmond’s Academy is rooted in educating the hearts and minds of boys in the Holy Cross tradition from junior Kindergarten to eighth grade. Our heritage incorporates contemporary thought with individualized instruction, a challenging 21st-century curriculum and a focus on the core values of responsibility, independence, selfesteem, integrity and a sense of community.

The curriculum at Saint Edmond’s Academy is personalized to each boy’s strengths and pace of learning. We have an accomplished faculty and staff who devoted themselves to their profession by choosing to place their life’s energy into teaching, coaching and advising our boys. Saint Edmond’s takes pride in an excellent studentto-teacher ratio, averaging 14:1 throughout the school.

We are also a technology leader and one of the only middle schools in the Delaware Valley with a 1-to-1 iPad program for 6th through 8th grade students.

Our campus boasts phenomenal facilities for academics, the arts and our championship athletics teams that start in third grade. Every student will have the opportunity to excel in the classroom, perform onstage and contribute in sports.

It’s an exciting time to be at Saint Edmond’s Academy. Come visit and learn how our Academy creates a foundation for the future that empowers boys with values and skills for life.

Points of Pride: • 1:1 iPad program in grades 6-8 • 5th grade Knighthood • Common learning areas • State-of-the-art performing arts center • 2 spacious gymnasiums

• Lower Form and Upper Form science centers • 7 athletics teams • Second-to-none Arts program • Brand new transportation options available

Grades: JK-8 Enrollment: 251 Boys, Catholic S/T Ratio: 14:1 Location: In DE near PA, NJ, MD w/ access to I-95

Tuition: $9,550-$15,950 Financial aid offered Transportation Available MetroKids.com

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The School in Rose Valley A Hidden Gem

20 School Lane Rose Valley, PA 19063 (2 minutes from Media) 610-566-1088 www.theschoolinrosevalley.org

The School in Rose Valley (SRV) offers a Preschool – 6th Grade program just minutes from Media, PA, based on the progressive principles of experiential learning, integrated curriculum, and democratic values. SRV students explore topics deeply, play with energy and enthusiam, and develop a passion for and love of school.

The SRV experience is both nuturing and rigorous. Students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships, and active citizenship.

SRV offers: Flexible Preschool enrollment options Full- and half-day Kindergarten Extended day program (7:30am-6pm)

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Family Open House & Book Fair Sat., Nov. 4, 2017 10am-12noon School & Summer Camp Open House Sat., March 10, 2018 10am-12noon

Points of Pride: • Personalized curriculum at all grade levels • Beautiful, wooded campus • Outdoor play every day • Organic Garden • Lunch prepared on campus and included in the price of tuition • Special Subjects in Woodshop, Science, Spanish, Sports, Art & Music.

• Parent/toddler program Services: Summer camp; year-round mini-camps

Tours every Tuesday 9-11am Arrange a personal tour Grades: PreK-6 Coed

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Enrollment: 112 S/T Ratio: 8:1

Tuition: $4,500-$19,770 Financial aid offered

Solebury School What School Should Be

6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope, PA 18938-9682 www.solebury.org

OPEN HOUSE DATE:

There is no single way to experience it. But there is a core approach.

It starts with respecting students enough to let them plant the seeds of their own education, and then nurturing and cultivating that until it grows into something strong and life-lasting. With 235 students and a student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1, every Solebury student is known and valued.

Solebury’s curriculum provides a stable, rigorous foundation for exploration. The size of classes allows for meaningful engagement and extended class times create more opportunities to dive deeply into the material. Our diverse elective options and trimester system enable you to discover new passions and run with them. We offer an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Come visit our gorgeous campus, talk to teachers, ask questions, and see for yourself what sets Solebury apart. We look forward to meeting you!

Sun., Oct. 22, 2017

Solebury School’s mission is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value intellectual challenges and academic achievement, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, deep respect for each individual and diversity.

Points of Pride: • AP and Honors Courses in every discipline • Teach2Serve, a unique Solebury program to make the world a better place • Global Education Concentration designed to cultivate globally-minded young adults • 8:30 a.m start time as recommended by the American Association of Pediatrics • Caring community where every individual is known and valued

Grades: 7-12 Coed

Enrollment: 235 S/T Ratio: 6:1

Tuition: $57,515 Boarding $39,995 Day (9-12) $31,724 Day (7-8) Financial aid & Merit Scholarships offered

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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy An Independent School with a Bold Educational Vision

500 West Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118-4198 215-247-7007 www.sch.org/admissions

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is an independent school that offers a rigorous curriculum to more than 1,000 students from more than 100 regional zip codes and international origins. SCH’s unique educational model of single-sex programs in PreK through 8th grade followed by a coed 9th-12th grade experience empowers its students to thrive independently and collectively. Founded in 1861 and situated on a 62-acre campus in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, the school has a long history of educational excellence, preparing students to lead lives characterized by thoughtfulness, integrity and a passion to effect positive change.

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

All Schools Sun., Oct. 22, 2017, 2-4pm Middle/Upper Schools Wed., Dec. 6, 2017 8:30-10:30am Lower Schools Thurs., Dec. 7, 2017 8:30-10:30am We are an inclusive community on a mission to inspire unbounded curiosity and independent thought in every one of our students. In a unique educational environment that extends well beyond campus, we nurture students’ knowledge of themselves and the world, expanding their full academic and personal potential while preparing them to lead lives characterized by thoughtfulness, integrity, and a quest to effect positive change.

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Points of Pride: • An educational community guided by the core values of diversity, integrity, resilience, courage and thoughtfulness.

• Learning that extends far beyond the classroom to include hikes in the Wissahickon, overnight camping trips, a five-day Outward Bound experience (9th grade) and an extensive global trips program.

• An entrepreneurial curriculum complementing the core curriculum that fosters the entrepreneurial qualities of resourcefulness, resiliency, creative problem solving and opportunity-seeking and provides opportunities for students to start their own ventures.

• An award-winning engineering and robotics program offering robotics activities for students in grades 1-12 .

• A comprehensive arts curriculum that includes offerings in new media as well as the fine arts.

• A college counseling program led by three full-time counselors ensuring an exceptional counselor-to-student ratio and easy access to individual support during the college preparation process.

• A nationally recognized institutional commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Grades: PreK-12

Enrollment: 1,020

Tuition: $21,250-$36,500 Financial aid offered

St. Aloysius Academy Love, Learn & Live Greater!

401 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-525-1670 ext. 313 www.staloysiusacademy.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Oct. 19, 2017, 9:30am Nov. 12, 2017, 1pm Jan. 24, 2018, 9:30am March 8, 2018, 9:30am April 17, 2018, 9:30am

Nurturing each student’s heart and mind to lead and to serve with love, creative hope and fidelity in the IHM tradition!

Love, learn & live greater!

St. Aloysius Academy is a private, Catholic, K-8 school for boys with a co-ed Montessori preschool situated on a 42-acre campus in Bryn Mawr. The Academy, established in 1895 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, prides itself on providing its students with an exceptional education while building their confidence, selfesteem and empathy for others. We are forward thinking with a rocksolid foundation of tradition. The Academy’s Mission Statement declares that “we are fostering in each student qualities of leadership and service.” Our intentional leadership and service focus is bolstered by the promotion of a growth mindset – “I can’t do this yet, but with effort, I can.” This is another piece that adds to the students’ confidence which, in turn, leads to our students living the Magis. This is a Jesuit concept for being a man for others, going above and beyond. A student who is confident and empathetic, who has that “yet” attitude that fosters possibility rather than limitation, will become a contributing global citizen.

Our technology-infused curriculum challenges our students and inspires critical thinking. Our extensive, award-winning fine arts and athletic programs allow each student’s talents to blossom. We say a pledge together every morning – “I promise to make every effort to see the good in my fellow students and to recognize and enjoy their differences and talents.” Our nurturing faculty and staff welcome every boy and his family into our community. Small class size lends itself to individualized attention and the joy of discovery.

Points of Pride: • Our students live the “Magis,” a Jesuit term meaning being a man for others, doing “the more.” The boys are leaders in service of others.

• We do STEM but add an “R” for Religion and an “A” for the Art of Design which gives us STREAM which the students love to navigate.

Grades: PreK - Coed Montessori K-8 - Boys Enrollment: 233

S/T Ratio: 6:1 Tuition: $11,600 Financial aid offered MetroKids.com

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St. Augustine Preparatory School Educating the Christian Gentleman

611 Cedar Avenue Richland, NJ 08350 856-697-2600 ext. 112 admissions@hermits.com www.hermits.com

Foremost in an Augustinian community are relationships. As such, connections between students and faculty members embody excellence in Augustinian education above all other elements and result in well-rounded students who easily transcend traditional classifications. These transformational relationships are essential to the effective, character-based education of young men.

In the spirit of St. Augustine and through our mission of “Setting hearts on fire with a passionate search for Truth, Unity, and Love,” we aspire to achieve academic excellence with integrity (Truth), create a compassionate Brotherhood of Christian Gentlemen (Unity), and see the face of God in all people through loving service to our neighbor (Love).”

St. Augustine Preparatory School is a college preparatory school located in Southern New Jersey. The school operates under the auspices of the Order of St. Augustine and the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. The Prep has educated young men from grades nine through twelve since 1959. It is accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New Jersey State Educational Association, the Diocese of Camden, and the Augustinian Educational Association.

The enrollment is currently approximately 700 boys. Entrance is very competitive and the student body is comprised of young men from seven counties in Southern New Jersey.

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Fri., Nov. 10, 2017, 8am Entrance/Scholarship Exam for 8th grade students is administered during the Open House.

For more information visit: Hermitsopenhouse.com Hermit for a Day program begins Sept. 18, 2017.

“Setting hearts on fire with a passionate search for Truth, Unity and Love”

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Points of Pride: • Third Semester Program that includes study abroad, social work, professional experience or intensive academic research.

• “Unitas” faculty mentor program in 9th and 10th grades which leads to college guidance counseling in 11th and 12th grades • 99% of graduates attend a four-year college/university • Job Shadow Program that provides students with concrete insight and real world professional experience through shadowing opportunities with many industry-leading business, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers and legal practices.

• 1:1 iPad program • strong community outreach through service projects, cathedral kitchen and other volunteer opportunities • Fine arts, theater and musical groups • 24 varsity athletic programs, seven state championships in the last 5 years • Olympic-sized pool • 40+ Leadership Opportunities Grades: 9-12 Boys

Enrollment: 685 S/T Ratio: 14:1

Tuition: $17,525 Financial aid offered

The Tatnall School Providing a Strong, Balanced Foundation

1501 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807 302-998-2292 www.tatnall.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

The Tatnall Experience: Admissions Preview Night Wed., Oct. 11, 2017 5:30-7pm Fall 2017 Open House Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 9-11:30am The Tatnall Promise — At Tatnall, we provide a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships. We develop minds, build character and create community — one student at a time.

You shouldn’t have to make compromises when searching for a school that best fits your child. At Tatnall, we appreciate the unique intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs and gifts of our students — PK3 through Grade 12 — in order to help them reach their full potential.

Take for example Tatnall’s joyful and developmentally-appropriate early childhood program. Through guided exploration with experienced educators, Tatnall students age 3 through kindergarten develop a love for learning and gain the tools they need for academic, social and emotional achievement. These experiences provide the foundation for a child’s future academic success and instill the expertise and behaviors students will rely on as they move through the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. With an inspiring curriculum, award-winning teaching staff and limitless opportunities for personal exploration, Tatnall prepares students for college … and for life.

From academics to the arts and athletics, Tatnall nurtures young, curious minds in a challenging educational environment. Partner with us to start your child on the path to success.

Contact our Admissions Office at (302) 892-4285 to learn more.

Points of Pride: • 600 students • 116 total faculty and staff • 110-acre campus • 34 interscholastic athletic teams • 16 AP courses • A Center for Global Understanding and Engagement that includes international travel and global education • Innovation and Design Lab that serves as a center for STEM-related research • Wildlife Federation-certified habitats

Grades: PreK-12 Coed

Enrollment: 600 S/T Ratio: 6:1

Tuition: $10,200-$27,600 Financial aid offered

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Tower Hill School An Exhilarating Educational Experience

Tower Hill School 2813 West 17th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-575-0550 www.towerhill.org thsadmit@towerhill.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Wed., Oct. 4, 2017, 9am Sun., Nov. 5, 2017, 1pm Wed., Dec. 6, 2017, 9am Wed., Feb. 28, 2018, 9am Wed., April 4, 2018, 9am Wed., May 9, 2018, 9am

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world.

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Founded in 1919, Tower Hill School provides students with a challenging and exhilarating educational experience. Built on a strong traditional foundation, the school’s personalized and innovative approach nurtures curiosity, motivation and a lifelong love of learning.

Holding the reputation as a top academic school in the region, Tower Hill empowers students to develop their own strengths and pursue their passions. Exceptional academics are balanced with the development of creativity through the arts, healthy attitudes through athletics, and responsibility through service to the community.

Students benefit from numerous leadership opportunities, and seniors earn admittance to highly selective colleges and universities.

Tower Hill embraces and celebrates diverse cultures and beliefs, fostering a warm, inclusive community. Students of color constitute 32 percent of the enrollment, including Upper School students from abroad. Global Initiatives, Service Learning and Social Justice programs give students meaningful chances to broaden their horizons from preschool through graduation — and beyond.

Tower Hill’s early childhood program begins at age 3, with two teachers per classroom to maintain low teacher-student ratios. The Lower and Middle School programs provide strong preparation and smooth transitions to the Upper School, which also welcomes an influx of qualified students from surrounding schools for 9th Grade.

Tower Hill offers international travel, enrichment programs, after school care and summer camps. A comprehensive, competitive athletic program features state-of-the-art facilities over 44 acres: two turf fields, two grass fields, a baseball diamond, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, two gymnasiums and a lighted stadium. Families are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance, with more than $2.5 million available annually.

Points of Pride: • Comprehensive college counseling • Service learning • Global initiatives • Social justice program • Student leadership development • Singapore math • State-of-the-art Math and Science Center • Astrological observatory

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Grades: PreK-12 Enrollment: 730 Coed, S/T Ratio: 14-15:1 Nondenominational

22 varsity sports 64 state championships STEM Makers space Performance theaters Independent study Courses taught at AP level and beyond.

Tuition: $10,080-$29,220 Financial aid offered

Waldron Mercy Academy Imagine, Explore, Discover and Learn

513 Montgomery Ave. Merion Station, PA 19066 610-664-9847 Waldronmercy.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Tues., Oct. 3, 2017, 9 am Sun., Oct. 29, 2017, 12noon Tues., Nov. 7, 2017, 9am Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017, 7pm * *middle school only Tues., Dec. 5, 2017, 9am Tues., Jan. 9, 2018, 7pm Tues., Mar. 6, 2018, 9am Tues., Apr. 10, 2018, 9am Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse, faith community rooted in the gospel values of mercy and justice. We are a school where the joy of discovery inspires serious study, social responsibility, and strong faith.

Waldron Mercy Academy is a co-educational age 3 to grade 8 independent Catholic school, located on a 35-acre campus in Merion, PA, on the Main Line, just 15 minutes from Center City, Philadelphia.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Waldron Mercy is a diverse, faith community rooted in the gospel values of mercy and justice. We are a school where the joy of discovery inspires serious study, social responsibility, and strong faith. Founded in 1923, the school serves more than 60 communities and 18 school districts and offers Waldron Mercy celebrates academic progress and encourages students to develop the confidence necessary to assume responsible leadership in the global community. Waldron Mercy is the top school in the region that balances this commitment to Mercy and service with an award-winning student-centric education that is nationally recognized for excellence. In 2017, Waldron Mercy was awarded a Program of Distinction in Service Learning from the Middle States Association, the only school to receive a distinction of this type.

Points of Pride: • Montessori and traditional preschool early learning tracks • Hands-on learning in our state of the art science lab • Building analytical minds through an integrated STEM program with full time science and STEM specialist • Award-winning choir and Spanish language programs.

Grades: Ages 3-Grade 8 Coed

Enrollment: 439 S/T Ratio: 9:1

Tuition: $12,000-$14,350 Financial aid offered

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William Penn Charter School Educating Students to Live Lives that Make a Difference

3000 West School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-844-3460 ext. 103 www.penncharter.com admissions@penncharter.com

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Sat., Oct. 14, 2017 Tues., Nov. 7, 2017 Tues., April 24, 2018

Quaker principles and practice guide our school.

With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. We inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders.

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Penn Charter integrates the power of arts and athletics into a vigorous academic experience that cultivates strong, creative and resilient young people who are ready to embrace new opportunities.

“These are students who will take on the world,” Head of School Darryl J. Ford told a gathering of parents. “They are capable of wrestling with great ideas, resolving impossible problems, discovering the undiscovered.”

“Educating students to live lives that make a difference,” the school’s vision statement, reflects Penn Charter’s roots in Quaker values and education. Established in 1689 by Philadelphia Friends and William Penn, the school was among the first to offer education to people of different religions (1689), financial aid (1701), education for girls (1754) and education for all races (1770). Today, Penn Charter supports this history of access with a $9 million financial aid budget.

The school’s endowment, one of the largest among independent schools, provides financial stability and supports a 47-acre campus with outstanding facilities; successful college counseling; stellar teachers and a college preparatory program with a national reputation for excellence.

IdeaLabs — the latest addition to a network of lab and activity spaces that include a woodshop in Lower School, science labs and art studios, outdoor learning spaces and a music lab — exemplify Penn Charter’s longstanding commitment to innovation. More than a makerspace, IdeaLabs offer a maker lab, a media lab and a creative lab — a trio designed to develop the core competencies of creation, communication and collaboration.

A classic education, renewed and refined.

Points of Pride: • Coed Friends school that grounds vigorous academics, arts and athletics in Quaker values.

• 47-acre campus • Math & writing centers • Makerspaces • State-of-the art performing arts center Grades: PreK-12 Coed Quaker

Enrollment: 955 S/T Ratio: 7:1

Tuition: $22,760-$36,375 Financial aid offered

Wilmington Montessori School Your Child: Known, Affirmed and Prepared for Any Challenge.

1400 Harvey Road Wilmington, DE 19810 302-475-0555 admissions@wmsde.org www.wmsde.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Thurs., Oct. 12, 2017 9:30am & 5pm Sat., Nov. 4, 2017 - 10am Thurs., Jan. 11, 2018 9:30am & 5pm Sat., Jan. 20, 2018 - 10am Wed., Apr. 18, 2018 9:30am & 5pm Wilmington Montessori School is a collaborative learning community rooted in Montessori principles, inspiring the joyful discovery of self and a passion for learning and independent thinking. We empower children to be knowledgeable and responsible contributors to the global community.

Since it was founded 54 years ago, Wilmington Montessori School has remained committed to the evidence-based educational methods Dr. Maria Montessori developed during the early 20th century. Today those core principles — engaging children in an environment of discovery, critical thinking and problem-solving to create passionate learners — continue to drive WMS. Our spacious facilities, 25-acre campus and close-knit community provide a safe and inclusive environment for joyful discovery and hands-on learning. Teachers focus on the development of the whole child, including academic, social and personal growth, and parents are truly partners in their child’s education. Teachers accept each child for who he or she is as a person, his or her level of development, and the unique skills and personality that he or she brings to the classroom.

The goal of a WMS education is to prepare students for success in their next educational ventures and, ultimately, in life. While technology did not exist when Dr. Montessori was alive, it has become an integral part of our curriculum at the elementary level. At WMS, technology is not a substitute for instruction from teachers and hands-on work. Instead, it is integrated into all parts of the curriculum, used for creative projects, research and discovery, communication, and more.

Likewise, the concept of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education has only emerged during the past decade, but the integration of these areas of the curriculum aligns perfectly with the Montessori philosophy. S.T.E.A.M education starts in the Toddler Program. WMS is home to three Maker Studios in which students use age-appropriate materials discover, build, investigate, create, design and learn in a safe environment. Our new Learning Commons also offers students and their families opportunities to explore and borrow these hands-on materials.

We hope that you will take the time to visit us and find out how WMS will help your child become a capable, compassionate and responsible citizen of the world. Experience the WMS difference.

Points of Pride: 1:1 iPad program for students grade 4 & up; 2:1 iPad program for grades 1-3; Maker Studios (S.T.E.A.M. - Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) for each age level; Focus on arts integration; 25-acre campus; Outdoor classroom; 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Grades: 12mos.-6th grade Enrollment: 209 Coed S/T Ratio: 9:1

Tuition: $6,975-$25,300 Financial aid offered

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PreK-8 Schools Our 28th annual Independent School Survey can help you find the right elementary or middle school for your child. While some of these schools also house grades 9-12, the chart that begins on p. 32 focuses on PreK-8.

For a broader look at each school, including extracurricular programs, visit MetroKids.com/K-8schools.

Schools with in-depth profiles or advertising are cross-referenced in the far right column.

KEY:

Tuition

Services

$ = < $10,000 $$ = $10,000-$20,000 $$$ = $20,000-$30,000 $$$$ = > $30,000 FAO = Financial aid offered

Languages

AR = Arabic CH = Chinese/ Mandarin

= Accommodates disabilities = Summer camp, school or program

FR = French GE = German GR = Greek

HE = Hebrew LA = Latin IT = Italian

PL = Prima Lingua SP = Spanish

BYOD = Bring your own device

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Abington Friends School 540 $$ (PreK); FR-7; recording studio; Jenkintown; Abingtonfriends.net PreK-12 12:1 (elem.) $$$ (K-6) Coed SP-PreK instruction pp. 10, 31 215-886-4350 15:1 (sec.)

FAO Quaker school with early childhood emergent curriculum. Rigorous academic program and culture of intellectual and creative ambition.

Agnes Irwin School, The $$$ (PreK-4); FR-6; PreK-12 627 engineering-5; Rosemont $$$$ (5 up) LA-7; Girls 8:1 robotics-K Agnesirwin.org; 610-525-8400 FAO SP-PreK All-girls college-prep school that stresses leadership, wellness, teaching and learning in the 21st century and global citizenship.

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AIM Academy 1-12 310 $$$$ iPads; Conshohocken Coed 6-9:1 FAO 1:1 laptops-6 p. 75 Aimpa.org; 215-483-2461 Where students with language-based learning differences thrive in a rigorous setting taught by committed, experienced and creative faculty.

Ancillae-Assumpta Academy PreK-8 18-27:1595 $ Wyncote (PreK-4); SP-PreK instruction Coed FAO Ancillae.org; 215-885-1636 19:1 (5-8) Blue Ribbon School of Excellence boasts a noted music and arts program, plus an outdoor science program and STEM lab.

Baldwin School, The CH-PreK; PreK-12 584 $$$-$$$$ 1:1 iPads-PreK; Bryn Mawr; Baldwinschool.org LA-6; FR, Girls 7:1 FAO 1:1 Macs-6 610-525-2700 SP-7 Develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and determination.

Benchmark School instruction; 1-8 173 $$$$ Media; Benchmarkschool.org iPads, Chromebooks-1; Coed 3:1 FAO pp. 12, 31 610-565-3741 MacBook Airs-6; 47-year-old school helps bright children who have yet to reach their academic potential become successful, confident and strategic thinkers.

Bryn Athyn Church School 278 $ Bryn Athyn; Brynathynchurchschool.org PreK-8 SP-7 instruction-1 Coed 15:1 FAO 215-947-4086 Students are educated in the light of New Church doctrine. Religion integrated into all aspects of school life. Students attend daily worship service.

Buckingham Friends School K-8 140 $$ FR-K; iPads-K; Lahaska Coed 7:1 FAO SP-6 laptops-6 Bfs.org; 215-794-7491 Quaker school, one of the country’s 12 oldest continuously operating schools, hosts an international program with schools abroad.

Center School K-8 65 $$$$ adaptive tech; Abington; Centerschoolpa.org Coed 4:1 FAO instruction p. 75 215-657-2200 Bright students with learning differences develop skills and achieve scholastic and personal success. Classroom teachers are reading specialists.

Delaware County Christian $ (PreK-K); PreK-12 690 CH, GE-6; 1:1 Chromebooks; School; Devon & Newtown Square $$ (1 up) Coed 18:1 SP-1 computer labs Dccs.org; 610-353-6522 FAO Christian philosophy of education within curriculum programs and activities with two locations — Devon for PreK-5, Newtown Square for 6-12.

Dock Mennonite Academy PreK-12 460 $ Souderton & Lansdale SP-6 computer science Coed 10:1 FAO Dock.org; 215-723-1196 Private Christian school stresses academic excellence. Provides 3- and 5-day full-day kindergarten and early childhood program.

Episcopal Academy, The $$$ (PreK-5); CH, FR-6; 1:1 laptops-4; Newtown Square PreK-12 1254 $$$$ (6 up) LA-7; instruction-PreK; Episcopalacademy.org Coed 7:1 p. 33 FAO SP-PreK robotics-5 484-424-1400 Independent college-prep school features an innovative math and science program, vigorous athletics, vibrant arts & community service.

Frankford Friends School 160 $ Phila. 19124; Frankfordfriends.org PreK-8 SP-PreK Coed 14:1 FAO 215-533-5368 Intellectually curious & engaged students care about each other & the world become adults with passions to make the world a better place.

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French International School of $$ (PreK-1); Phila.; Bala Cynwyd PreK-8 323 FR-K; Tech lab-K; $$$ (2 up) Frenchschoolphila.org Coed 18:1 LA, SP-6 instruction-3 p. 33 FAO 215-667-1284 A bilingual curriculum in FR & English makes for a diverse school community. Service learning begins in PreK. $$ (PreK); FR, LA-7; 1:1 iPads-K; Friends’ Central School PreK-12 783 $$$ (1-5); PL-5; instruction-5; Wynnewood; Friendscentral.org Coed 14:1 p. 37 $$$$ (6 up); FAO SP-PreK digital citizenship-5 610-642-7575 Independent Quaker college-prep school located on 41 acres across 2 campuses. School cultivates intellectucal, spiritual & ethical promise.

Friends School Haverford $$ (PreK-2); PreK-8 120 instruction; Haverford; Friendshaverford.org $$$ (3 up) SP-1 Coed 10:1 1:1 devices-5 p. 35 610-642-2334 FAO Guided by Quaker principles since 1885, FSH promotes scholarship & creativity & provides an intellectually rich program to a diverse school.

Friends Select School $$$ (PreK-5); PreK-12 558 LA-7; design & Phila.; Friends-select.org $$$$ (6 up) Coed 10:1 CH, SP-PreK robotics-PreK p. 35 215-561-5900 FAO College-prep academics at a Quaker school with a vibrant Center City location on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Germantown Academy $$$ (PreK-5); 3D printing; Ft. Washington PreK-12 1,148 CH, SP-PreK; innovation $$$$ (6 up) center; Germantownacademy.net Coed 8:1 FR, LA-6; p. 37 FAO SmartBoards 215-646-3300 Oldest nonsectarian continuously run independent school in the U.S. offers outstanding academics in a setting with 250+ years of tradition. $$$ (K-5); Germantown Friends School K-12 915 FR, LA-7; tech-infused Phila. 19144; Germantownfriends.org $$$$ (6 up) Coed 8:1 SP-K curriculum 215-951-2300 FAO Quaker day school with accomplished faculty leads mission to challenge intellects, honor differences, embrace the city and nurture students.

Girard College Free; all students 1-12 310 Phila. 19121; Girardcollege.edu receive FR, SP-7 computer labs p. 57 Coed 12-15:1 215-787-2600 scholarships Boarding school for students who come from single-parent or no-parent households, have financial need and good grades and behavior.

Gladwyne Montessori School PreK-6 247 $$-$$$ instruction-1; Gladwyne SP-K Coed 20:1 FAO typing-1 Gladwyne.org; 610-649-1761 Foundation of Dr. Maria Montessori’s research-based philosophy and curriculum; provides students authentic, individualized learning.

Grayson School, The PreK-8 52 $$$ SP, LA, CHBroomall; Thegraysonschool.org robotics Coed 6:1 FAO PreK p. 39 484-428-3241 Mission to offer gifted children an individualized, accelerated education worthy of their intellect and intrinsic desire to learn and think deeply.

Greene Street Friends School 310 $$ Phila.19144; Greenestreetfriends.org PreK-8 SP-PreK 1:1 iPads-PreK Coed 18:1 FAO p. 39 215-438-7000 Offers exceptional academics to diverse student community with emphasis on discovery, achievement & kindness. Service learning program.

Grey Nun Academy $-$$ (PreK); 1:1 Chromebooks PreK-8 145 Yardley $$ (K up) SP-PreK and iPads-PreK; Coed 7:1 Gna.edu; 215-968-4151 FAO Mac lab-PreK Independent Catholic school offers rich curriculum that meets the unique needs of students. Welcomes students of all faiths and cultures.

Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elem.

K-8 400 $$ Tech-integrated Spring House FR, SP-K Coed 15:1 FAO curriculum Gmaelem.org; 215-646-4916 Roman Catholic school ranked as a Top Ten School by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

Haverford School, The $$$ (PreK-2); 1:1 iPad/ PreK-12 972 Haverford $$$$ (3 up) LA, SP-6 Chromebook/ Boys 8:1 Haverford.org; 610-642-3020 FAO laptop carts Extraordinary educators prepare boys to be future-ready in a supportive learning environment designed to bring out the best in each student.

Holmesburg Christian Academy 200 $ Phila.19136; Holmesburgchristian.org PreK-8 SP-K Coed 3:1 FAO 215-335-4323 Middle States-accredited school provides a Bible-based learning environment. Middle school sports teams.

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Holy Child Academy 150 $$ 1:1 tech Drexel Hill; Holychildacademy.com PreK-8 SP-K Coed 8:01 FAO program p. 41 610-259-2712 Full- and part-time nursery program begins at age 2; middle school Netbook program; Lunch Bunch Ballet; 8th grade Science Dissection Club. $$ (PreK-1); 1:1 tech; Holy Child School at Rosemont 315 Rosemont; Holychildrosemont.org PreK-8 $$$ (2 up) SP-PreK instruction-1; Coed 8:1 610-922-1000 FAO Maker Space School provides an intellectually challenging & creative program of study that fosters academic excellence in an independent environment.

Kimberton Waldorf School $-$$ (PreK); PreK-12 320 Kimberton; Kimberton.org $$ (K-3); $$$ (4 GE, SP-1 Coed 22:1 p. 41 610-933-3635 up); FAO Waldorf academic curriculum taught through the prism of creative thinking. Gardening, outdoor education, circus & organic lunch programs.

Lansdowne Friends School $-$$ (PreK); Lansdowne PreK-5 91 $$ (K up) SP-PreK Lansdownefriendsschool.org Coed 12-15:1 FAO 610-623-2548 Friends school founded in 1902 provides challenging & creative academic program grounded in Quaker values; set in a caring environment. $$ (PreK-2); Meadowbrook School 120 instruction; Meadowbrook; Themeadowbrookschool.org PreK-6 $$$ (3-6) FR, SP-PreK Coed 7:1 typing p. 43 215-884-3238 FAO Small classes & exceptional blend of academics & enrichment in a family-like atmosphere on a 15-acre campus; focus on self-confidence.

Media-Providence Friends $ (PreK); 1:1 iPads; PreK-8 140 School; Media $$ (K-7); SP-PreK computers; Coed 8:1 Mpfs.org; 610-565-1960 $$$ (8); FAO SmartBoards Close-knit learning community offers students big views of the world ahead in small classes under the caring tutelage of dedicated experts.

Miquon School, The $$ (PreK-1); PreK-6 152 Chromebooks Conshohocken $$$ (2 up) Coed 10:1 instruction-3 p. 16 Miquon.org; 610-828-1231 FAO School treasures & celebrates childhood while affording students time to play and grow. 11-acre campus encourages wonder & discovery.

Montessori School, The 140 PreK-6 $$ 3D printer; Dresher 12:1 (PreK); SP-1 Coed FAO 1:1 Apple laptops Discovertms.org; 215-542-0740 15:1 (elem.)

Authentic Montessori program and curriculum for children 18 months-grade 6; time for independent work and teacher-directed activities. $$ (PreK); Maker Space; Montgomery School 220 FR-5; Chester Springs; Montgomeryschool.org PreK-8 $$$ (K-5); 1:1 tech-3; Coed 7:1 SP-PreK 610-827-7222 $$$$ (6-8); FAO instruction-PreK Committed to the development of each child’s mind, body and character in an enriching cultural and physical environment.

Nazareth Academy Grade School 1-8 190 $ LA-6; instruction-1; Phila. 19114; Nazarethacademy.net Coed 22:1 FAO SP-1 1:1 Chromebooks 215-637-7777 Roman Catholic school with a challenging curriculum including honors math & ELA, LA, fine arts program & excellent forensics club.

Newtown Friends School $$ (PreK); Chromebooks; PreK-8 235 LA-5; Newtown; Newtownfriends.org $$$ (K up) 1:1 devices; Coed 8:1 SP-PreK p. 43 215-968-2225 FAO iPads Quaker school provides dynamic curriculum through which students learn critical thinking, peaceful collaboration & effective communication.

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy comp. labs-PreK; PreK-8 416 $$ Phila. 19118 SP-PreK 1:1 Chromebooks-6; Coed 10-18:1 FAO Norfon.org; 215-247-3811 1:1 iPads-4 Challenging primary, Montessori & service-learning curriculum in creative, interactive environment; athletics; strong parent association.

Pen Ryn School, The $ (PreK) iPads, PreK-8 250 Fairless Hills $$ (K up) SP-PreK Chromebooks, Coed 15:1 Penryn.org; 215-547-1800 FAO instruction-PreK Challenging curriculum in small classes stresses academic excellence, independent critical thinking, community service & leadership.

Penn Christian Academy Chromebooks, PreK-8 190 $ East Norriton; Pennchristian.org SP-PreK iPads, Coed 14:1 FAO 610-279-6628 robotics-PreK Focused, challenging academics and extensive extracurriculars with a Biblical world view in a peaceful and kind campus environment.

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Perelman Jewish Day School $$ (PreK); PreK-5 350 iPads, Maker Space, Wynnewood & Melrose Park $$$ (1 up) HE-PreK Coed 15-18:1 computer labs-PreK FAO Pjds.org; 610-658-2518, 215-635-3130 Outstanding general studies program complemented by a robust Hebrew language/Jewish studies curriculum.

Philadelphia School, The PreK-8 474 $$$ LA-8; tech-integrated Phila. 19146 Coed 8:1 FAO SP-PreK curriculum Tpschool.org; 215-545-5323 Educates children for a future that is impossible to know but not impossible to shape. Progressive approach with guiding values.

Philadelphia-Montgomery K-12 257 $-$$ Christian Academy; Erdenheim Coed 15:1 FAO Phil-mont.com; 215-233-0782 Excellent education from a Christian world and life view; educating children of Christian families since 1943.

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Plumstead Christian School Plumsteadville PreK-12 336 $-$$ instruction; LA-3 Plumsteadchristian.org Coed 15:1 FAO robotics pp. 7, 64 215-766-8073 Nondenominational college-prep Christian school with mission to provide a caring community where students are taught to think biblically.

Plymouth Meeting Friends PreK-6 127 $$-$$$ School; Plymouth Meeting SP-PreK instruction-3 Coed 20:1 FAO Pmfs1780.org; 610-828-2288 Quaker school promotes respect & nurtures children’s individual qualities. Campus is serene; children feel safe to explore.

Project Learn School K-8 60 $-$$ Phila. 19119; Projectlearnschool.org SP-K Coed 12:1 FAO 215-438-3623 Independent cooperative school where teachers, students & parents work together to create a community. Sliding-scale tuition.

Sacred Heart Academy K-12 300 $$ FR-K computer lab Bryn Mawr Girls 15:1 FAO pp. 18, 42 Shabrynmawr.org; 610-527-3915 Deeply rooted traditions, values & 21st-century educational tools ensure students’ success in an increasingly digital & diversely global world.

PreK-8 Saint Aloysius Academy 233 $$ CH, SP-K; tech-infused Bryn Mawr; Staloysiusacademy.org Coed (PreK); 6:1 FAO LA-6; curriculum p. 23 610-525-1670 Boys (K-8) Private Catholic school sponsored by IHM Sisters & accredited by the Middle States Association has a tech-based curriculum.

Saint Bernadette of Lourdes School; Drexel Hill PreK-8 330 $ 1:1 iPads SP-PreK St-bernadette.org Coed 19:1 FAO & Netbooks-K 610-789-7676 Roman Catholic school provides a safe, positive & challenging service-learning environment that cultivates faith, values & academics.

Saint Katharine of Siena School K-8 435 $ Wayne; Stkatharineofsienaschool.org SP-K Coed 24 FAO 610-688-5451 Roman Catholic school with strong faith identity & sense of community educates the whole child. Dedicated & caring faculty.

Saint Peter’s School $$-$$$ (PreK); 195 Phila.19147; St-peters-school.org PreK-8 $$$ (K up) FR-PreK Coed 10:1 215-925-3963 FAO Non-sectarian day school with tradition of innovation, creativity & character since 1834 prepares students for high school & beyond.

School in Rose Valley, The $-$$ (PreK); tech-integrated Rose Valley PreK-6 126 SP-PreK $$ (K up); FAO curriculum-3 Theschoolinrosevalley.org Coed 8:1 p. 20 610-566-1088 Progressive school on wooded campus balances academics, indoor/outdoor play & arts. Lunch prepared on campus. Full- & half-day PreK & K. FR, LA, 1:1 laptops, Shipley School, The $$$ (PreK-2); PreK-12 838 $$$$ (3 up); CH-7; integrated STEAM Bryn Mawr; Shipleyschool.org Coed 7:1 FAO SP-PreK curr.-PreK 610-525-4300 Private day school with a commitment to educational excellence. School develops within each student a love of learning.

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$$$ (PreK-4); CH-K; robotics lab; Springside Chestnut Hill PreK-12 1,020 $$$$ (5 up) FR, LA, VidCast studio; Single-sex Academy; Phila. 19118 7:1 p. 22 FAO SP-7 1:1 laptops-5 in PreK-8 Sch.org; 215-247-4700 Through a rigorous college-prep curriculum grounded in project- & passion-based learning, students build resilience & a sense of agency.

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Stratford Friends School 73 1:1 iPads; K-8 $$$$ Newtown Sq.; Stratfordfriends.org 6:1 (elem.); Chromebooks-7; Coed FAO p. 73 610-355-9580 12:1 (mid.)

Innovation Ctr. First Quaker elementary school in U.S. for children who learn differently. Multisensory Teacher Training Center on-site.

Trevose Day School/Neshaminy Montessori; Feasterville PreK-5 10:1 $ FR-PreK robotics/technology Trevosedayschool.org Coed p. 44 215-355-4373 For 45+ years, Trevose Day School & Neshaminy Montessori have provided an environment where children can discover their best selves.

United Friends School $-$$ (PreK); devices-3; Quakertown PreK-8 110 $$ (K up) SP-PreK after-school Unitedfriendsschool.org Coed 6:1 FAO tech class 215-538-1733 Award-winning Friends school where children develop 21st-century skills through a progressive curriculum in a loving environment.

Upland Country Day School $-$$ (PreK) PreK-9 128 LA-6; Kennett Square $$$ (1 up) Coed 12:1 SP-K Uplandcds.org; 610-444-7755 FAO 69-year-old school instills the 4 As: Attitude, Academics, Arts and Athletics. Service learning begins in PreK.

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Villa Maria Academy Lower PreK-8 $ (PreK-K) 310 1:1 iPads; School; Immaculata $$ (1 up) SP-PreK Coed (PreK); 20:1 instruction-PreK Villamaria.org; 610-644-4864 FAO Girls (K-8) Focus on leadership and 21st-century learning at Roman Catholic school. Faith-based and emphasis on STEM education.

Walden School, The PreK-8 145 $-$$ Media; Thewaldenschool.org SP-PreK Coed 10:1 FAO p. 46 610-892-8000 Montessori-based academics in mixed-age classrooms foster curiosity & independent learning in a peaceful, respectful environment.

Waldorf School of Phila., The K-8 210 $-$$ Phila.19144; Phillywaldorf.com SP-1 Coed 8-24:1 FAO 215-248-1662 Waldorf curriculum inspires critical thinking, confidence and boundless creativity by teaching arts alongside science, math and languages.

Waldron Mercy Academy 3D printer; PreK-8 487 $$ LA-4; Merion Station SMART Boards; Coed 10:1 FAO SP-K Waldronmercy.org p. 27 1:1 Chromebooks 610-664-9847 Catholic school twice recognized as a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as well as a Toshiba/NSTA Explora/Vision national winner.

West Chester Friends School PreK-5 145 $$$ West Chester SP-PreK STEAM program p. 46 Coed 6:1 FAO Wcfriends.org; 610-696-2962 Quaker school with community service emphasizes literature, studio art & history, music, science & health. Diverse, international community.

Westtown School $$$ (PreK-5) PreK-12 670 LA-7; West Chester $$$$ (6 up) 1:1 iPads-PreK Coed 8:1 SP-PreK Westtown.edu; 610-399-0123 FAO Quaker day school with boarding options in grades 9-12 offers a challenging, diverse curriculum emphasizing action-based learning.

William Penn Charter School $$$ (PreK-5); CH, PreK-12 955 1:1 Chromebooks-3; Phila. 19144 $$$$ (6 up) FR, LA-6; Coed 7:1 1:1 MacBooks-6 pp. 28, 65 Penncharter.com; 215-844-3460 FAO SP-K Friends school that grounds vigorous academics, arts & athletics in Quaker values. 47-acre campus; math & writing centers.

Willistown Country Day School PreK-5 100 FR-PreK; adaptive tech, Malvern & West Chester $$ Coed NP SP-PreK robotics Willistown.org; 610-647-4001 Montessori curriculum on three campuses taught by PA-certified teachers. Outstanding music program. 40+ years of academic excellence.

Woodlynde School $$$ (K-4) K-12 270 1:1 laptops; Strafford $$$$ (5 up) FR, SP-8 Coed 4:1 instruction p. 45 Woodlynde.org; 610-687-9660 FAO Individualized teacher attention to students and families; Wilson Reading-affiliated curriculum. Partnership with Cabrini College.

Wyndcroft School, The $$ (PreK-K); PreK-8 220 FR-PreK; Pottstown $$$ (1 up) Tech programs-PreK Coed 8:1 LA-5 p. 45 Wyndcroft.org; 610-326-0544 FAO Mission to offer rigorous academics enabling the child to establish a firm foundation for a happy and successful future with confidence.

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Holy Child Academy is an independent, co-educational Catholic school for students in Nursery through Grade 8.

VISIT US! OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE OCTOBER 19 5:30 to 7pm

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ALL-SCHOOL K-12 Tuesday, October 24, 9:00 a.m.-11 a.m. register online: SHAbrynmawr.org LOWER SCHOOL SHADOW DAYS November 7, 8, 16, 17 LOWER SCHOOL Friday, December 8, 4:00 p.m.

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1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road 1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940 Newtown, PA 18940 www.newtownfriends.org www.newtownfriends.org

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1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road A pre-k through eighth grade coed day school Newtown, PA 18940 www.newtownfriends.org

Open House • November 8 • 9:00 AM 215-968-2225 A pre-k through eighth grade coed day school

Open House • November 8 • 9:00 AM 1450 Road 1450Newtown-Langhorne Newtown-Langhorne Road A pre-k through eighth grade coed day school Newtown, PA 18940 Newtown, PA 18940 www.newtownfriends.org www.newtownfriends.org

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The Wyndcroft School Building a solid foundation for our future.

The Wyndcroft School believes the wisdom of our past and best practices of our present combine, building a solid foundation for our future. Founded in 1918, Wyndcroft offers a classic curriculum relevant to today’s world, preparing children to thrive in the secondary school of their choice and beyond.

Wyndcroft students learn in the spirit of Non Sibi “not for oneself, but for the good of others” - a sense of gratitude and responsibility to each other and the larger world. Wyndcroft graduates enter secondary

school as articulate, self-confident, hard-working young men and women, who possess a love of learning and the tools to succeed.

The Wyndcroft School engages students who love learning and families that value education in a supportive community. With an updated approach to a classic curriculum, Wyndcroft’s faculty guides students through a challenging academic program that provides a firm foundation and cultivates a sense of gratitude and responsibility toward the larger world. Beginning in preschool, students develop critical leadership skills, so that when they reach middle school they emerge confident, poised, and preapred to succeed at the best secondary schools and beyond.

The Wyndcroft School recognizes the importance of preparing our students to live and thrive in a global community. We endeavor to create an environment where all people are valued and all beliefs are respected.

The understanding of inclusiveness and appreciation of differences is embedded in our community and promoted through our daily activities.

OPEN HOUSE DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2017 1:00 - 3:00pm The Wyndcroft School 1395 Wilson Street • Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-0544 • www.wyndcroft.org

Woodlynde School is the region’s oldest K-12

college-prep school for students who learn differently.

math clicked - my child who had been pulled out of every subject for extra help in public school was now excelling as she had always dreamed. She came home talking about friends she made at recess and who she sat with at lunch. She started drawing again. She started dreaming again.” – Current Woodlynde Parent, Class of 2026 Woodlynde School has changed lives for over 40 years. As the region’s oldest K-12 college-prep school for intelligent, talented students with learning differences, Woodlynde prides itself on helping its students achieve success in college, career, and life. Students gain access to caring experts in education, thrive in our nurturing environment, benefit from our specialized teaching methods and strategies, and rise to the challenge of our college-prep curriculum. Additionally, a wide range of extracurricular activities develop the whole child – intellectually, socially, and emotionally. 100% “If I had never come to Woodlynde School, my life of Woodlynde graduates are accepted to college, and, would still be like a science experiment to find the with the opportunity to take college courses as seniors, learning strategies that work for me. I am a smart they graduate ready for the rigors of college life. kid. I just didn’t believe it until I came to Woodlynde.”

– Current Woodlynde Student, Class of 2020 OPEN HOUSE DATES: “Within the two weeks our daughter had switched schools we saw immediate changes. Reading clicked, Oct. 10 • Nov. 14 • Dec. 12 • Feb. 13 • Mar. 13 at 8:45am

Woodlynde School 445 Upper Gulph Road • Strafford, PA 19087 610.687.9660 • www.woodlynde.org

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The mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is to enable students to celebrate their God given talents by serving others in the Spirit of Christ, and grow into life-long learners.

Our preschool utilizes faith, learning experiences and structured play in a fun safe and nurturing environment offering a deeper education in faith than other child care facilities. Preschool is a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first taste of a lifetime of learning, it should be a great one. We help our preschoolers grow through their God given talents and explore all of their potential.

Our caring teachers go above and beyond with every child, and have a genuine passion for education children at every level and learning style.

They devote their time to help each child unearth a world of imaginative learning and play.

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Enrollment Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

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Technology Grade begins

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Chapin School 280 PreK-8 $$$$ SP-K; classroom Princeton; Chapinschool.org 21:1 (PreK) Coed FAO CH, FR-6 computers 609-924-2449 16-17:1 (elem.)

Rigorous academics include Tools of the Mind Singapore math in PreK. 51% of faculty hold advanced degrees. $8.2 mill. endowment.

Doane Academy PreK-12 241 $$ LA-7; classroom Burlington; Doaneacademy.org Coed 9:1 FAO SP-PreK computers-4 609-386-3500 School along the banks of the Delaware River provides a safe, intimate, diverse, enriching environment for children beginning at age 3.

Friends School Mullica Hill $ (1/2-day PreK); 1:1 iPad program-6; PreK-8 140 Mullica Hill $$ (full day PreK SP-PreK instruction-PreK; Coed 12:1 Friendsmh.org; 856-478-2908 up); FAO SmartBoards Independent Quaker school with rigorous academics, personalized instruction, small classes and exciting learning opportunities.

Haddonfield Friends School coding; PreK-8 151 $$ Haddonfield; Hfsfriends.org SP-PreK tech-integrated Coed 7:1 FAO 856-429-6786 curriculum-K Guided by Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship, HFS inspires young minds.

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Kellman Brown Academy 125 $ (K); Hebrew-K; Voorhees; Kellmanbrownacademy.org PreK-8 14:1 (elem.) $$ (1 up) 1:1 iPads-5 Coed SP-7 p. 49 856-679-2929 12:1 (mid.)

FAO South Jersey’s premier Jewish Community Day School. For 60 years, KBA’s blend of general and Jewish studies has inspired young minds.

Montessori Academy 100 $ (1/2-day PreK); CH-4; FR-4; PreK-8 Delran 25:1 (elem.) $$ (full day PreK GR-4; IT-4; Coed LA-4; SP-PreK Manj.org; 856-461-2121 10:1 (mid.) up); FAO AMI-certified Montessori teachers facilitate a creative, noncompetitive learning environment. 11-acre campus with meadows & gardens.

Moorestown Friends School CH-6; PreK-12 718 $$$ (1 up) coding-PreK; Moorestown FR-6; Coed 7:1 FAO comp. labs p. 17 Mfriends.org; 856-235-2900 SP-6 Quaker school pursues educational excellence for diverse student body within academically rigorous and balanced program on 48 acres.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Maple Shade PreK-8 224 $ tech-integrated SP-PreK Olphparish.com/olphms/OLPH Coed 18:1 FAO curriculum-PreK p. 47 856-779-7526 OLPH Catholic School enables students to celebrate their God-given talents by serving others in the Spirit of Christ & being lifelong learners.

Politz Day School of Cherry Hill K-8 175 $$ iPads-4; Cherry Hill HE-K Coed 15:1 FAO instruction-K Politz.org; 856-667-1013 Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School addresses each child’s learning style via general and Judaic curriculum. Must be Jewish to attend.

Princeton Day School 549 $$$ (K-4); FR-K; PreK-12 Princeton 15:1 (elem.) $$$$ (5 up) LA-5; iPads-3 Coed p. 66 Pds.org; 609-924-6700 8:1 (mid.)

FAO SP-K Rigorous curriculum designed for motivated & academically talented students. Campus features garden classroom with sustainable architecture.

Saint Mary of the Lakes School coding, PreK-8 370 $ Medford SP-5 comp. labs, p. 49 Coed 15:1 FAO Smlschool.org; 609-654-2546 robotics Catholic school offers competitive curriculum, state-of-the-art Comp./science labs, core values, championship sports & community service.

South Jersey Christian Academy 86 Sicklerville; Sjchristianacademy.org PreS-7 $ SP-PreK robotics Coed 10:1 856-728-2001 Quality, affordable Christian education with half- and full-day preschool and full-day kindergarten.

Stuart Country Day School FR-K; $$$ (PreK-elem.); PreK-12 455 of the Sacred Heart; Princeton $$$$ (mid.)

LA-9; Girls 7:1 Stuartschool.org; 609-921-2330 FAO SP-PreK Students are encouraged, and expected, to try new things, participate, work together and be leaders.

iPads; engineering; programming; robotics

Westfield Friends School 3D design; Cinnaminson PreK-8 145 $$ LA-4; programming; Westfieldfriends.org Coed 15:1 FAO SP-PreK robotics 856-829-0895 Quaker school develops students to their fullest academic and social potential by focusing on active learning enriched by social values.

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 Strong STEM education, including coding, computer animated design, 3D printing, 1:1 iPad program for 5th-8th grades, robotics, and design-thinking curriculum

Our graduates are at the top of their class in high school and get accepted to top colleges.

 Graduates go on to top universities, including Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Yale, Brandeis, University of Michigan, and Georgetown  Students consistently score three grades above their grade level on the yearly Terra Nova test

South Jersey’s premier Jewish Community Day School PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE

Partner of the Jewish Federation

Accredited by NJAIS U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

Learn more at kellmanbrownacademy.org or call 856.679.2929 x1209

Celebrating 60 years of Catholic Education St. Mary of the Lakes School Offers...

3Academically Competitive Curriculum 3State-of-the-Art Computer/Science Labs 3Core Values, Championship Sports, Community Service 3Significantly Higher Standardized Test Scores than National Average 3Full/Half -Day Pre-School, Full-Day K-8, Financial Aid 3Bus Service To/From Most Communities

Students of all faiths are WELCOME!

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Tuition Financial aid

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Other services/ Ad page

Technology Grade begins

Caravel Academy PreK-12 1,200 $ FR-elem.; Bear 1:1 MacBooks-7 Coed 28:1 FAO SP-elem.

Caravel.org; 302-834-8938 Rigorous college-prep curriculum aligns with values of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. Teacher and aide in all classrooms, new science labs.

Fairwinds Christian School PreK-12 110 $ Bear SP-1 instruction-K Coed 20:1 FAO Fcsknights.com; 302-328-7404 45-year-old Christian college-prep school uses Abeka and Bob Jones materials. All faculty members are born-again believers.

Hockessin Montessori School instruction-K; PreK-8 135 $$ SP-PreK The; Hockessin iPads-1 Coed 15:1 Thehms.org; 302-234-1240 Innovative, progressive Montessori methodology helps students develop academically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and morally.

450 $ (1/2-day PreK); FR-5; LA-5; Independence School, The BYOD-5 ; laptops; Newark; Theindependenceschool.org PreK-8 12-18:1 (PreK); $$ (full-day PreK CH-7; Coed iPads 302-239-0330 18-22:1 (K-8) up); FAO SP-K Multifaceted instruction incorporates project-based and collaborative learning and Innovation Station STEM classroom.

Mount Aviat Academy Chromebooks; PreK-8 225 $ Childs, MD FR-PreK iPads; MacBooks; Coed 25:1 FAO Mountaviat.org; 410-398-2206 comp. lab

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2016 innovator in Catholic education award recipient, 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, 50+ years of history, 25-acre campus.

NCCL School Comp. lab; K-8 80 $$ Newark SP-K 1:1 computers; p. 53 Coed 10:1 FAO Ncclschool.com; 302-368-7772 instruction Progressive school provides small, multi-age classes led by teachers who lay a rich academic foundation while fostering confident thinkers.

Red Lion Christian Academy PreK-12 425 $ Bear SP-8 instruction Coed 15:1* FAO Redlionca.org; 302-834-2526 Multi-denominational school supports families as they equip their children, for Christ, to excel in all areas of school, family and community.

Saint Anne’s Episcopal School $-$$ (PreK); 1:1 Chromebooks; PreK-8 268 Middletown $$ (K-8) SP-PreK instruction-4; Coed 15:1 Stannesde.org; 302-378-3179 FAO iPad labs-PreK Independent day school focused on academic excellence and spiritual growth in a small, family-oriented and diverse community.

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Saint Anthony of Padua comp. labs; Wilmington PreK-8 225 $ instruction; School.stanthonynet.org Coed 24:1 FAO SmartBoards 302-421-3743 A diocesan Catholic school with student outreach programs, accelerated math classes and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

255 $ (PreK-3); Saint Edmond’s Academy Wilmington; Stedmondsacademy.org PreK-8 13:1 (PreK-3) $$ (4-8) SP-PreK iPads-K Boys p. 19 302-475-5370 14:1 (4-8) FAO Roman Catholic boys’ school in the tradition of Holy Cross empowers students with academics, values & skills for success.

Sanford School $$ (PreK-K); FR-K; PreK-12 585 Hockessin; Sanfordschool.org; $$$ (2 up) LA-K; instruction-K Coed 12:1 302-235-6500 FAO SP-K Rigorous academics incorporate tech, visual and performing arts, world languages and cultures and exceptional athletics.

Tall Oaks Classical School K-12 145 $ Bear LA-3 comp. lab-7 Coed 16:1 FAO Talloaksde.org; 302-738-3337 Protestant Reformed school with diverse student body provides a classical education in grammar, dialectic & rhetoric with a Biblical worldview.

Tatnall School, The $$ (PreK-K); FR-5; BYOD; PreK-12 600 Wilmington $$$ (1-8); LA-5; desktop labs Coed 6:1 p. 25 Tatnall.org; 302-998-2292 FAO SP-PreK School provides a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics and athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships.

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Contact admissions@wmsde.org or call 302-475-0555 to schedule your visit today.

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Tome School, The K-12 451 $ CH-K; FR-K; BYOD; North East, MD Coed 15-20:1 FAO LA-5; SP-K instruction-1 Tomeschool.org; 410-287-2050 Independent college-prep school with academically rigorous curriculum, varsity sports, many clubs and activities.

Tower Hill School $$ (1/2-day PreK); FR-5; LA-5; PreK-12 730 Wilmington $$$ (full-day CH-5; BYOD Coed 14-15:1 p. 26 Towerhill.org; 302-575-0550 PreK up); FAO SP-PreK School inspires students to be their best in a supportive environment that balances academics with athletics, arts & service learning. $(1/2-day PreK); FR-7; LA-6; 1:1 laptop-6; Ursuline Academy Coed 475 $$ (full-day comp. labs; Wilmington (PreK-5) 14:1 SP-PreK Girls (6 up) PreK-8); FAO iPads; laptop carts Ursuline.org; 302-658-7158 Rigorous Catholic school academics are coed from PreK through grade 5 and all-girls from grade 6 up. Montessori PreK option.

Wilmington Christian School $ (PreK-K); Hockessin PreK-12 447 GE-7; $$ (1 up) instruction-PreK Wilmingtonchristian.org Coed 16:1 SP-PreK FAO 302-239-2121 Challenging academic environment helps students develop a Biblical worldview. Drama, music, sports and academic challenges.

Wilmington Friends School $-$$ (PreK); CH-6; 1:1 MacBooks; Wilmington PreK-12 415 $$ (K); FR-6; programming/ Wilmingtonfriends.org Coed 16:1 p. 69 $$$ (1 up); FAO SP-PreK robotics; STEM lab 302-576-2900 Quaker school; Malone Scholar school; International Baccalaureate program; STEM/Design labs; CH program and solar-power system.

Wilmington Montessori School $$ (1-6) PreK-6 200 1:1 iPads-4; Wilmington $$$ (full year) SP-Pre-K Coed 10:1 iPads and laptops pp. 29, 51 Wmsde.org; 302-475-0555 FAO Collaborative learning community rooted in Montessori principles on 25-acre campus with STEAM Maker Spaces and woodland trails.

THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL Where Children Learn to Learn and Learn to Lead

The Independence School, an independent co-educational day school for students age 3 through 8th grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more. With its mission to inspire students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals with an exceptional spirit for learning, leadership and citizenship, Independence educates the whole student, preparing them emotionally and ethically for whatever lies ahead. The school’s proven sequential and spiraling curriculum enables each student to reach his or her highest potential in an environment that also emphasizes respect, responsibility and integrity.

Situated on 90 acres in the Pike Creek Valley, with easy access to Wilmington, Newark and Hockessin, as well as areas of nearby Maryland and Pennsylvania, the campus and community provide children with a safe and nurturing environment.

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The best start to an Independence education is in the school’s Early Childhood program (age 3). Independence preschool educators are dedicated and professional faculty members with education degrees and years of experience. They inspire young learners through a Reggio Emiliainspired child-centered experience filled with play and creative exploration.

Full- and half-day programs are offered, including the unique “Kindness Kids” group for full-day preschool students.

As children grow, teaching and learning at Independence are experienced through a variety of methods. From traditional teacherled instruction, to project-based learning, to collaborative work and blended learning, students are gaining knowledge, engaging in critical thinking and solidifying their interpersonal skills. An emphasis is placed on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) while retaining Independence’s unparalleled writing program.

The Independence community is welcoming, as well as economically and ethnically diverse.

The Independence School remains

committed to helping make Independence an affordable option for qualifying students through its Tuition Assistance Program and scholarships for certain grade levels.

Families are welcome to schedule a tour of Independence through our Admission Office, 302-2390332, or www.theindependence. org/admission. Please check out Summer at Independence, as well!

The Independence School 1300 Paper Mill Road • Newark, DE 19711 www.TheIndependenceSchool.org cbrechter@tisde.org

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High Schools Looking for the best-fit private or parochial high school for your child? In the chart that begins on p. 56 you’ll find information on school and class sizes, tuition and financial aid, world languages, technology use and instruction and indicators of college readiness.

Tuition appears as a range, as described in the accompanying key. Look in the chart for “FAO” to find schools that offer financial aid.

Schools with in-depth profiles or advertising are cross-referenced in the far right column.

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GE = German AR = Arabic GR = Greek ASL = Amer. Sign Lang.

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Inspiring Confident, Compassionate Leaders

Since the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur’s founding in 1856, the world has changed dramatically, but the Academy’s commitment to teaching young women in grades six through twelve “what they need to know for life” remains unchanged. Today’s Notre Dame graduates are strong, confident women who have the skills and confidence to succeed in the nation’s most competitive colleges and who are prepared to take their place as leaders in a global society.

Notre Dame is a caring, spiritual community, guided by the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, the service of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and the school’s Honor Code.

• Students in all grades receive an Apple MacBook Air laptop at no additional cost to integrate technology with 21st century learning. A comprehensive STEMbased science curriculum includes robotics, coding, and computer programming classes, independent scientific research, and additional learning opportunities through the Online School for Girls.

• The Academy’s Center for Global Leadership links students to an international learning community of sister schools from around the world. A progressive study of World Languages begins in grade six with a survey of French, Latin, Mandarin, and Spanish and continues through Advanced Placement levels.

• Notre Dame’s new Scholar Programs offer high school students the opportunity to deepen their academic experience as a STEM Scholar of Excellence or Global Citizen Scholar.

• Dance, fine and performing arts, music, athletics, campus ministry, and activity clubs give every student the opportunity to explore her unique gifts.

How will Notre Dame inspire your daughter? Visit campus for a personal tour or attend Experience ND Day on October 25, 2017 (registration required). For more information, contact Diane Sander, dsander@ndapa.org or visit ndapa.org.

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A Catholic, independent school for young women in grades 6 through 12

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Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

Languages Grade begins

Technology

% attend college # AP/IB courses Avg. SAT(M/R/W)

Other services/ Ad page

Abington Friends School PreK-12 540 $$$$ FR-7; comp. labs, 100% Jenkintown Coed 15:1 FAO SP-PreK instruction 9 pp. 10, 31 Abingtonfriends.net; 215-886-4350 Quaker school with a culture of intellectual & creative ambition; small class sizes; individual attention; freedom from standardized testing.

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 1:1 MacBook, 100% 6-12 385 $$$ FR, LA, Villanova Air laptops, 18 Girls 9:1 FAO CH, SP-6 p. 55 Ndapa.org; 610-687-0650 comp. labs 590/615 College-prep school coommitted to educating & inspiring young women to take their place as compassionate leaders in a global society.

Academy of the New Church 100% 9-12 227 $$$ LA-9; comp. labs Bryn Athyn 3 Coed 15-20:1 FAO FR, SP-10 Ancss.org; 267-502-2500 Girls’ & boys’ schools work collaboratively. Coursework combines with religious education inspired by New Church fundamentals.

SP-PreK; 100% Agnes Irwin School, The PreK-12 285 $$$$ instruction, 13 Rosemont FR-6; LA-7; Girls 8:1 FAO robotics 620/640/655 Agnesirwin.org; 610-525-8400 GE-9 College-prep school stresses leadership, wellness, teaching and learning in the 21st century and global citizenship.

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AIM Academy 1:1 laptops, 1-12 310 $$$$ LA-9 Conshohocken robotics, 100% Coed 9:1 FAO p. 75 Aimpa.org; 215-483-2461 comp. labs Multi-sensory, experiential learning for students with language-based learning differences taught by experienced, creative faculty. digital Archbishop John Carroll H.S. 9-12 1100 $ FR, SP-9; design, 19 Radnor; Jcarroll.org Coed 20:1 FAO CH, LA-11 p. 63 robotics 610-688-7610 Catholic school with college-prep curriculum features partnership with Cabrini College & is part of the Diocesan Scholars Program. 20 sports teams.

Baldwin School, The PreK-12 251 $$$$ AR, LA, FR, 1:1 Mac 672/653/673 Bryn Mawr Girls 7:1 FAO SP, CH program Baldwinschool.org; 610-525-2700 Develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination.

Church Farm School 1:1 MacBook, 100% 9-12 180 $$$$ FR, Exton 9 instruction, Boys 10:1 FAO SP-9 Gocfs.net; 610-363-7500 584/597 robotics Independent boarding and day school. Founded in 1918 to provide excellent education to young men from limited means.

Crefeld School, The BYOD; 7-12 100 $$$ 90% SP-9 Phila. 19118 1:1 devices Coed 10:1 FAO p. 54 Crefeld.org; 215-242-5545 Educates the whole child and provides college-prep, hands-on and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on social justice.

Delaware County Christian School 1:1 98% PreK-12 690 $$ CH, GE-6; Newtown Square Chromebooks, 14 Coed 18:1 FAO SP-1 Dccs.org; 610-353-6522 comp. labs 598/576/567 Christian philosophy within curriculum, programs & activities. High percent recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corp.; service learning.

Delaware Valley Friends School 1:1 Mac100% 3-12 176 $$$$ ASL; Paoli Book Airs, Coed 8-14:1 FAO SP Dvfs.org; 610-640-4150 1640 SmartBoards Quaker college-prep school for students who struggle with reading, math, processing, ADHD, executive functioning & other learning differences.

100% Devon Preparatory School 6-12 280 $$$ FR, SP, instruction, 18 Devon Boys 15:1 FAO GE-7; LA-9; robotics 635/631/610 Devonprep.com; 610-688-7337 Private, Catholic college-prep school focused on the holistic education of young men for life. Class of 2017 had 27 AP Scholars.

Dock Mennonite Academy 93% 9-12 375 $$ SP-9 1:1 iPads Lansdale 10 Coed 19:1 FAO Dockhs.org; 215-362-2675 Mennonite-affiliated h.s. offers freshman refugee camp; 3-day juniors’ social issues D.C. trip; championship girls’ soccer team; robotics team.

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opportunities for our students: science classes study photosynthesis in the garden, physical education in our indoor swimming pool, and our students research history in our on-campus museum in Founder’s Hall.

Girard’s residential program is committed to educating the whole child. Residential Advisors live in the dormitories with their students, providing a warm atmosphere and nurturing community. Our location within the city provides countless learning opportunities within walking distance our students frequently visit area museums. Our students take advantage of internships and community service projects with prestigious Center City organizations, and academically-advantaged students may enroll in collegelevel classes at local universities. Being a part of the Girard College community means striving for excellence at every opportunity.

Talk and Tour Tuesdays: Girard is a full-scholarship five-day boarding school The best way to get to know Girard College is to see our for academically capable students first through twelfth grade students from qualified families of limited students and faculty in action. That’s why we encourage all financial resources. Girard College’s mission is to prepare interested families to attend a campus tour and information scholarship students for advanced education and life session. Please register online to reserve a space.

October 10, 2017 as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a October 24, 2017 rigorous education program that promotes intellectual, November 7, 2017 social and emotional growth. Girard College students will November 21, 2017 be prepared to complete a bachelor’s degree in order to December 5, 2017 maximize their ability to pursue productive careers and December 19 be engaged citizens. Our 43-acre campus provides unique

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Episcopal Academy, The CH, FR-6; 1:1 devices, 100% 500 $$$$ robotics, Newtown Sq.; Episcopalacademy.org PreK-12 GR-9; LA-7; comp.

23 labs, Coed 7:1 FAO p. 33 484-424-1400 SP-PreK 639/648/665 instruction Independent college-prep school features innovative math & science program, vigorous athletics, vibrant arts & strong community service.

100% FR, LA-7; Friends’ Central School 1:1 iPads, PreK-12 520 $$$$ 29 PL-5; Wynnewood instruction Coed 14:1 FAO p. 37 625/630/630 SP-PreK Friendscentral.org; 610-649-7440 Independent, college-prep Quaker school has been educating for excellence and encouraging students to peacefully change the world since 1845.

100% AR, IT, Friends Select School instruction, PreK-12 558 $$$$ LA-7; CH, Phila. 19103 robotics Coed 10:1 FAO 1240 SP-PreK Friends-select.org; 215-561-5900 College-prep academics at a Quaker school with a vibrant Center City location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; service learning.

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CH, George School instruction, 100% 9-12 540 $$$$ FR, LA, Newtown robotics 18 AP/ 36 IB Coed 14:1 FAO SP-9 Georgeschool.org; 215-579-6547 Boarding & day Quaker school with International Baccalaureate diploma program. Domestic & international service projects.

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Germantown Academy CH, 3D printing, 100% Fort Washington PreK-12 537 $$$$ SP-PreK; 16 instruction, Germantownacademy.net Coed 8:1 FAO FR, LA-6; p. 37 SmartBoards 620/640/605 215-646-3300 GE-9; Oldest nonsectarian continuously run independent school in the U.S. offers outstanding academics in a setting with 250+ years of tradition.

FR, LA-7; Germantown Friends School 100% K-12 915 $$$$ GR, CH-9; instruction Phila. 19144; Germantownfriends.org 670/680/670 Coed 8:1 FAO SP-K 215-951-2300 Quaker day school. Accomplished faculty leads the mission to seek truth, challenge intellects, honor differences & embrace the city. comp. labs, Girard College K-12 100 98% 0 FR, SP-7 Phila. 19121 1:1 Coed 15-18:1 1 p. 57 Girardcollege.edu; 215-787-2600 Chromebooks Students receive full scholarships; must come from single- or no-parent family, have financial needs and possess good grades & behavior.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High SmartBoards, 100% 9-12 400 $$ FR, iPads, School; Gwynedd Valley 17 robotics, Girls 10:1 FAO LA, SP-9 Gmahs.org; 215-646-8815 580/585/612 instruction Catholic college-prep Mercy school committed to holistic education with a focus on service and global citizenship.

BYOD, Haverford School, The 100% PreK-12 436 $$$$ CH-9; robotics, Haverford 660/680 Boys 8:1 FAO LA, SP-6 instruction Haverford.org; 610-642-3020 Extraordinary educators prepare boys for the future in a supportive learning environment designed to bring out the best in each student.

CH, AR, 1:1 iPads, Hill School, The 100% 9-12 524 $$$$ FR, GR, Apple TVs, Pottstown 30 Coed 7:1 FAO p. 61 LA, SP-9 instruction Thehill.org; 610-326-1000 A purposefully small and close learning community focused on academic excellence, faculty support, character education & strong history.

100% Holy Ghost Preparatory School 9-12 461 $$ FR, BYOD, 20 Bensalem Boys 10:1 FAO LA, SP-9 comp. labs 1855 Holyghostprep.org; 215-639-2102 Independent Catholic college-prep school dedicated to academic excellence. Strong extracurriculars; debate & public speaking champions.

100% FR, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 1:1 iPads, 6-12 360 $$$$ 7 HE, LA, Bryn Mawr tech. lab Coed 15:1 FAO 670/640/690 SP-6 Jbha.org; 610-922-2300 Thematic middle school science & world language programs; 11th-grade study abroad in Israel; 18 sports teams, 40+ clubs.

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95% Kimberton Waldorf School PreK-12 320 $$$ GE, SP-1 robotics Kimberton Coed 22:1 FAO p. 41 585/595/610 Kimberton.org; 610-933-3635 Academic curriculum taught through the prism of creative thinking. Gardening, outdoor education, circus and organic lunch programs.

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Grades Gender

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Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

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CH, FR, La Salle College High School 1:1 Windows 100% 9-12 1083 $$$ IT, LA, Wyndmoor tablets, 26 Boys 19:1 FAO SP-9 Lschs.org; 215-233-2911 comp. labs 610/600 Independent Catholic college-prep school. 11 bands & 3 choirs, outstanding art, music & service program; 16 varsity sports.

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100% CH-6; Lancaster Country Day School robotics PreK-12 220 $$$ 14 FR, LA-9; Lancaster; Lancastercountryday.org lab Coed 11:1 FAO 1823 SP-PreK 717- 392-2916 Demanding college prep education that educates the whole child, with mentoring faculty who tailor lessons to student interests & talents.

Lansdale Catholic High School 9-12 720 $ FR, IT, 16 Lansdale Coed 25:1 FAO LA, SP-9 610/600/610 Lansdalecatholic.com; 215-362-6160 Innovative archdiocesan Catholic secondary school has been named a Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education.

LA, 100% Malvern Preparatory School 6-12 648 $$$$ CH-8; instruction 16 Malvern Boys 16-20:1 FAO SP-6 1600-1920 Malvernprep.org; 484-595-1100 Independent Catholic boys’ college-prep school committed to the Augustinian virtues of truth, unity and love. Christian service programs.

CH-11; iPads, 100% Merion Mercy Academy 9-12 445 $$ FR, LA, Smart17 Merion Station Girls 18:1 FAO SP-9 Boards Merion-mercy.com; 610-664-6655 Independent, Catholic, college-prep school encourages academic and personal excellence. 24 service and justice programs; 14 varsity sports.

FR, LA, 100% Mount Saint Joseph Academy 9-12 531 $$ SP-9; iPads 16 Flourtown Girls 20:1 FAO CH-11 630/660/680 Msjacad.org; 215-233-3177 Independent Catholic h.s. empowers girls to be agents of unity & reconciliation. Strong community service, many academic honors.

FR, IT, 100% Nazareth Academy High School 9-12 400 $$ LA, SP-9; comp. labs 12 Phila. 19114; Nazarethacademyhs.org Girls 9:1 FAO GR-11 1810 215-637-7676 Private Catholic girls’ preparatory h.s. offers disciplines from AP art history to psychology & statistics. Extracurriculars in music & athletics.

1:1 iPads, Perkiomen School 90% 6-12 332 $$$$ LA-6; CH-7; innovation Pennsburg; Perkiomen.org 30 Coed 12:1 FAO GE; SP-8 p. 64 center 215-679-9511 College-prep school with small classes; 140+ classes and 30 AP courses; Entrepreneur Institute and optional curricular track; Learning Center.

Phelps School, The 98% 6-PG 110 $$$$ SP-9 instruction Malvern 14 Boys 5:1 FAO Thephelpsschool.org; 610-644-1754 Boarding & day school for young men who thrive in a small, personalized environment with a strong support system & post-grad year option.

98% Philadelphia-Montgomery K-12 107 $$ FR, SP-9 instruction 4 Christian Academy; Erdenheim Coed 15:1 FAO 1710 Phil-mont.com; 215-233-1385 Coed college-prep school provides excellent education from a Christian world and life view; educating children of Christian families since 1943.

98% Plumstead Christian School PreK-12 129 $$ LA-3; instruction, 8 Plumsteadville Coed 15:1 FAO SP-9 robotics pp. 7, 64 1104 Pcspa.org; 215-766-8073 Nondenominational college-prep Christian school with a mission to provide a caring community where students are taught to think biblically.

95% SP; FR; IT-9; Roman Catholic High School 1:1 iPads, 9-12 920 $ 9 AR; Phila.; Romancatholichs.com instruction Boys 30:1 FAO 492/487/500 LA; CH 215-627-1270 Diocesan boy’s school offers comprehensive academic curriculum within a disciplined Catholic environment enriched by diversity.

Sacred Heart Academy K-12 300 $$ FR-K; 1:1 iPads, 100% Bryn Mawr Girls 15:1 FAO LA, SP-9 instruction 7 Shabrynmawr.org; 610-527-3915 Catholic school with deeply rooted traditions & values combined with 21st-century educational tools to ensure students’ success.

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Student: teacher ratio

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Technology

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100% Saint Basil Academy 9-12 247 $$ LA, FR, BYOD, 9 Jenkintown Girls 10:1 FAO SP, UK-9 comp. labs 571/551/577 Stbasilacademy.org; 215-885-3771 Strong college prep program committed to fostering academic excellence; championship athletic teams; excellent music and arts programs.

Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School CH, FR, GE, 1:1 99% 9-12 915 $$$ Phila. 19130 LA, SP-9; Chromebooks, 17 Boys 22:1 FAO Sjprep.org; 215-978-1950 GR-10; instruction 630/632 Urban Jesuit college-prep school develops the hearts, minds & souls of boys in the pursuit of becoming men for and with others.

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FR, LA, 1:1 100% Shipley School, The PreK-12 378 $$$$ CH-7; laptops, 1 Bryn Mawr Coed 7:1 FAO p. 63 SP-PreK instruction 617/628/632 Shipleyschool.org; 610-525-4300 Private coed day school committed to educational excellence develops within each student a love of learning & compassionate participation.

99% Solebury School 7-12 215 $$$$ CH-9; 10 New Hope Coed 10:1 FAO FR, SP-7 p. 21 573/580/569 Solebury.org; 215-862-5261 Private day and boarding college-prep school offers AP and honors classes, Teach2Serve and progressive electives in a beautiful country setting.

CH-K; 1:1 iPads, 100% Springside Chestnut Hill Academy PreK-12 1,020 $$$$ FR, LA, comp. lab, 11 Phila. 19118 Coed 7:1 FAO p. 22 SP-7 robotics 585/600/600 Sch.org; 215-247-4700 Program informed by what today’s students need to thrive in college and beyond; supported by more than 150 years of academic leadership.

Upland Country Day School PreK-12 65 $$$ LA-6; 1:1 laptops Kennett Square Coed 12:1 FAO SP-K Uplandcds.org; 610-444-3035 69-year-old school focuses on a 4As curriculum: Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Attitude. Stresses student engagement.

CH, Valley Forge Military Academy 98% 7-12 300 $$$$ FR, LA, Wayne 3 Boys 12:1 FAO SP-7 Vfmac.edu; 610-989-1200 Military school with a long tradition of fostering personal growth through academic excellence, character & physical development.

100% Villa Joseph Marie High School 9-12 400 $$ FR, IT, BYOD, 15 Holland Girls 10:1 FAO LA, SP-9 comp. labs p. 9 552/563/604 Vjmhs.org; 215-357-8810 Founded & sponsored by the Sisters of St. Casimir, Villa Joseph Marie is the only private Catholic college-prep school for young women in Bucks County.

100% Villa Maria Academy High School 9-12 449 $$$ FR, ESL, 1:1 iPads 21 Malvern Girls 7:1 FAO LA, SP-9 571/582/596 Vmahs.org; 610-644-2551 Catholic college-prep school empowers young women to lead lives of spiritual growth, intellectual inquiry & Christian service.

FR, CH-9; Westtown School 1:1 PreK-12 363 $$$$ 100% LA-7; West Chester laptops Coed 8:1 FAO SP-PreK Westtown.edu; 610-399-0123 Quaker school with boarding options in grades 9-12; challenging, diverse curriculum emphasizing action-based learning & critical thinking.

100% CH, William Penn Charter School 1:1 MacPreK-12 955 $$$$ 12 FR, LA-6; Phila. 19144 Books Coed 7:1 FAO 636/627/627 pp. 28, 65 SP-K Penncharter.com; 215-844-3460 A Friends school on a 47-acre campus in the East Falls neighborhood. Math & writing centers; performing arts center; athletic facilities. instruction, 95% Woodlynde School K-12 275 $$$$ FR, SP-8 robotics, 3 Strafford Coed 8:1 FAO 1:1 devices 1795 Woodlynde.org; 610-687-9660 Individualized teacher attention to students and families; 100% college acceptance; Wilson Reading-affiliated curriculum.

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90% Wyncote Academy 6-12 70 $$$ SP-9 1:1 laptops Melrose Park Coed 10:1 FAO 1820 Wyncoteacademy.org; 215-885-2000 Outstanding art program includes drawing, painting, clay & printmaking. Outstanding music program. Located on Gratz College campus.

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WHAT MAKES PERKIOMEN STAND APART?

It’s the way we engage, support, and embrace the educational experience of each student, as well as the way we emphasize creative thinking in preparing students with a toolkit of applicable skills in an everchanging world.

Since 1875, Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA has been empowering its students to risk becoming their best. Perkiomen’s college preparatory curriculum, which includes competitive athletic teams, a broad arts department, 140+ classes including 30 AP® courses, and project-based learning, provides individualized experiences.

Perkiomen’s industry-leading Entrepreneur Institute is additional track for students interested

in application through real-life practice. The state-ofthe-art space includes multiple 3-D printers, a Mac lab, and classrooms for use in design, marketing, coding, engineering, and 10 cross-listed courses.

Exemplary faculty who live on campus, a global community that includes domestic and international students, and a culture of encouragement allows students to thrive while taking risks in learning.

Perkiomen is just 45 minutes from Philadelphia.

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A Top Ranked Christian Education is Closer Than You Think…

Plumstead Christian School (PCS) is an independent, nondenominational preschool through 12th grade college preparatory school in the heart of Bucks County, PA. We were voted Best Private School in Bucks-Mont in 2017 by the readership of The Intelligencer, which validates our ongoing commitment to provide excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, community service opportunities, and so much more – all within a Christ-centered community.

Visit Plumstead Christian School today and ask us about our inspirational teachers, small class sizes, student leadership opportunities, our Lower School STEM program, and the array of Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses available. To learn about our new Variable Tuition call our Admissions Office at 215-766-8073, or visit us at www.pcspa.org.

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Grades Gender

H.S. enroll.

Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

Languages Grade begins

Technology

% attend college # AP/IB courses Avg. SAT(M/R/W)

Other services/ Ad page

Bishop Eustace Preparatory School 9-12 587 $$ FR, BYOD, CAD, 97% Pennsauken Coed 20:1 FAO GE, LA, comp. lab, 17 Eustace.org; 856-662-2160 SP-9 rob. club 580/600 Pallottine college-prep school on a coed, college-style campus. Community service offerings; 27 varsity sports; 29 co-curricular activities.

Doane Academy PreK-12 241 $$ LA-7; classroom 100% Burlington Coed 14:1 FAO SP-PreK computers, 12 Doaneacademy.org; 609-386-3500 instruction Safe, diverse, enriching environment for children ages 3-grade 12. College-prep curriculum, small classes, Delaware River banks site.

Moorestown Friends School PreK-12 718 $$$ CH, comp. labs, 100% Moorestown Coed 7:1 FAO FR, SP-6 instruction 18 Mfriends.org; 856-235-2900 628/628/630 Quaker school founded in 1785 features rigorous, balanced program on 48 acres for diverse student body; highest SAT scores in SJ.

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100% Princeton Day School PreK-12 422 $$$$ CH-9; FR, SP-K; iPads 17 Princeton Coed 8:1 FAO 650/650 LA-5 Pds.org; 609-924-6700 Rigorous curriculum designed for motivated & academically talented students. Campus features garden classroom.

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Saint Augustine Preparatory School 9-12 685 $$ AR, 1:1 iPads, 15 Richland Boys 14:1 FAO LA,SP-9 instruction, 1753 pp. 24, 65 Hermits.com; 856-697-2600 robotics Educating young men grades 9-12 since 1959; community service; aspires to achieve academic excellence & create a passionate brotherhood.

Stuart Country Day School K-12 455 $$$$ FR-K, digital 100% of the Sacred Heart Girls 7:1 FAO LA-9, design, 16 Princeton SP-PreK iPads, 613/611/612 Stuartschool.org; 609-921-2330 robotics Students are expected to try new things, participate, work together & be leaders. Curiousity is fed by outstanding academics and faculty.

PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL opportunities of a lifetime. every day.

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CENTREVILLE LAYTON SCHOOL

Now Enrolling Grades PreK-12th 6201 Kennett Pike, Centreville, DE 19807

Centreville Layton School offers a robust educational experience for students who learn differently. Our program identifies academic and social needs of individuals and provides a curriculum that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. Through intervention and strengthening learning strategies, the school empowers each student to reach his or her potential.

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High Schools/DE School, Location Website; Phone

Grades Gender

H.S. enroll.

Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

Languages Grade begins

Technology

% attend college # AP/IB courses Avg. SAT(M/R/W)

1:1 Mac100% Archmere Academy 9-12 506 $$$ CH, FR, Books, 21 Claymont Coed 9:1 FAO GE, SP-9 comp.labs Archmereacademy.com; 302-798-6632 Independent Catholic college-prep school on the PA-DE border. Founded in the Norbertine tradition. Focuses on the whole person.

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100% Caravel Academy 1:1 MacPreK-12 360 $$ 13 FR, SP-1 Bear Books Coed 28:1 FAO 542/558 Caravel.org; 302-834-8938 Teacher and aide in all classrooms, new science labs, Renweb online info accessible to students and parents, 1:1 computer program. comp. lab, Centreville Layton School PreK-12 92 $$$ 95% FR, SP-9 Centreville 1:1 Coed 4:1 FAO 2 p. 67 Centrevillelayton.org; 302-571-0230 Chromebooks Integrated support for organization of time, materials and information; differences in processing speed; and school anxiety. Small group instruction.

90% Fairwinds Christian School 100 comPreK-12 40 $ SP-1 Bear puters Coed 20:1 FAO 1360 Fcsknights.com; 302-328-7404 Independent Baptist college-prep school uses A Beka and Bob Jones text materials. All faculty members are born-again believers.

100% Padua Academy $$ 9-12 FR, IT, SP-9 instruction 19 667 Wilmington FAO Girls 1859 Paduaacademy.org; 302-421-3739 Catholic school offering a transformational college-prep education, challenging girls to live Christ-centered lives of leadership and service.

99% Red Lion Christian Academy PreK-12 230 $ SP-8 instruction 9 Bear Coed 15:1 FAO 557/581/561 Redlionca.org; 302-834-2526 Multi-denominational Christian college-prep school committed to vibrant fine arts, robust athletics, diversity & affordable tuition.

100% Saint Andrew’s School 9-12 307 $$$$ CH, FR, Middletown Coed 12:1 FAO SP-9 655/643/650 Standrews-de.org; 302-378-9511 Diverse residential community; students from 26+ states and 16 countries; Episcopalian mission of acceptance, compassion & empathy.

FR, LA-as Saint Elizabeth High School 1:1 iPads, 9-12 372 $$ 11 qualified; instruction, Wilmington Coed 20:1 FAO 519/507/501 SP-9 Sehs.org; 302-656-3369 labs, robotics Roman Catholic college-prep school named Apple Distinguished School for 2016-17 provides nurturing, challenging, disciplined environment.

Saint Mark’s High School 9-12 1,100 $$ FR, 22 Wilmington Coed 25:1 FAO IT, SP-9 Stmarkshs.net; 302-738-3300 A coed Catholic diocesan high school offering 48 athletic teams and 45 co-curricular activities.

Saint Thomas More Academy 9-12 167 $$ FR, 8 Magnolia Coed 14:1 FAO IT, SP-9 520/527/510 Saintmore.org; 302-697-8100 Catholic college-prep school provides a diverse student body with academic excellence while promoting arts, community service & athletics.

ASL, CH, Salesianum School 99% 9-12 1,050 $$ FR, LA, 1:1 iPads Wilmington 25 Boys 20:1 FAO SP-9 Salesianum.org; 302-654-2495 Named a Top 50 U.S. Catholic High School. Students in Action Ambassador award. 14 boys’ varsity teams; service learning.

100% Sanford School PreK-12 234 $$$ FR, instruction 17 Hockessin Coed 12:1 FAO LA, SP-K 595/593/598 Sanfordschool.org; 302-235-6500 Rigorous academics; exceptional athletics, technology, visual/performing arts, world languages. Focus on environmental stewardship.

LA-3; Tall Oaks Classical School comp. labs, 100% K-12 70 $ GR-12; Bear instruction 566/601/595 Coed 18:1 FAO SP-9 Talloaksde.org; 302-738-3337 Diverse Protestant Reformed school provides classical education of grammar, dialect & rhetoric with a Biblical worldview.

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H.S. enroll.

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Tuition Financial aid

Languages Grade begins

Technology

% attend college # AP/IB courses Avg. SAT(M/R/W)

Other services/ Ad page

FR, BYOD, 95% Tatnall School, The PreK-12 600 $$$ LA-5; comp. labs, 16 Wilmington Coed 6:1 FAO p. 25 SP-PreK instruction 1225 Tatnall.org; 302-998-2292 Provides a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships.

CH, Tome School, The K-12 141 $ FR, SP-K; North East, MD BYOD Coed 15-20:1 FAO LA-5 Tomeschool.org; 410-287-2050 Independent college-prep school oďŹ&#x20AC;ers rigorous honors curriculum, varsity sports and many clubs and activities.

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FR, 100% Tower Hill School PreK-12 730 $$$ LA, CH-5; BYOD Wilmington Coed 14-15:1 FAO p. 26 SP-PreK 647/611/619 Towerhill.org; 302-575-0550 Inspires students to do be their best in a supportive environment that balances engaging academics with athletics, the arts and service learning.

FR-7; Ursuline Academy 1:1 laptops, 100% PreK-12 200 $$$ LA-6; Wilmington comp. labs, 21 Girls 16:1 FAO SP-PreK Ursuline.org; 302-658-7158 iPads 550/577/581 Rigorous Catholic school academics are coed from PreK-5 & all-girls from grade 6 up. Service learning begins in PreK, team sports in grade 3.

98% Wilmington Christian School PreK-12 447 $$ GE-7; instruction 6 Hockessin Coed 16:1 FAO SP-PreK 620/620/590 Wilmingtonchristian.org; 302-239-2121 Challenging academic environment helping students develop a Biblical worldview. Drama, music, sports and academic challenges.

CH, Wilmington Friends School 1:1 laptops, 100% PreK-12 285 $$$ FR-6; Wilmington 47 IBs instruction, Coed 18:1 FAO p. 69 SP-PreK 1800 labs, robotics Wilmingtonfriends.org; 302-576-2900 Quaker school; rigorous academics; International Baccalaureate program; STEM/design labs; solar power system. Malone Scholar school.

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Schools For Learning Differences The chart below lists schools for students who struggle in a traditional classroom environment or have been diagnosed with learning challenges such as dyslexia or ADHD.

KEY:

Support Services = Medical staff/Nursing = Counseling = Art Therapy = Music Therapy = Animal/Dog Therapy = Occupational Therapy = Physical Therapy = Speech Therapy

Tuition

FAO = Financial aid offered

Use the key below to navigate the information, including distinct special needs served, and get even more info about each school online at MetroKids.com/specialneedsschools.

Other Services = Residential = Extended Day = Summer Program = Transportation

Special Needs Served ASP AUT COM DD EMO HI LD NI PDD VI

Asperger syndrome Autism Communication/social disorder Developmental disability Emotional/behavioral disorder Hearing impairment/deaf Learning disability/ADHD Neurological impairment Pervasive development disorder Visual impairment/blind

FAPE = Free Appropriate Public Ed.

Learning Strategies ABA = Applied Behavior Analysis, behavior improvement through interventions based on learning theory Academic Club = learning model emphasizes the arts and hands-on experiential learning Association Method = phonics-based, multisensory curriculum to teach oral and written communication Lindamood-Bell = strategy that develops sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading & comprehension Orton-Gillingham = multisensory, sequential, language-based reading approach PBIS = Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports, evidence-based interventions to enhance learning and behavior Read 180 = three-pronged strategic intervention for struggling readers SPA = Safe & Positive Approaches, comprehensive crisis-prevention program T2C = Transition to college Wilson Reading = structured, remedial research-based reading & writing program

Schools for Learning Differences/PA School, Location Website; Phone

Grades/ Ages

Enrollment Student: teacher ratio

Tuition Financial aid

AIM Academy 315 $33,992-$38,163 Grades Conshohocken 1-12 6-8:1 FAO, FAPE Aimpa.org; 215-483-2461 College-prep program for bright students with learning differences. LD

Support Services

Learning Strategies

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ATG Learning Academy 30 , , $30,540 Association Method, Warminster; Atglearningacademy.com Grades K-12 FAO Wilson Reading 5:1 OT, ST 267-803-1751 Remedial language structure program strengthens weak cognitive capacities via computer, auditory & pen-and-paper exercises. COM, LD Benchmark School 178 Grades $34,100-$35,300 Language Media; Benchmarkschool.org , , ST 1-8 FAO decoding 3:1 610-565-3741 College-prep school for those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder and other learning differences. LD

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Camphill Special School Tuition on Ages Glenmoore; Camphillspecialschool.org 110 Request Waldorf 4-21 p. 76 610-469-9236 FAO Mission to create wholeness for children and youth with developmental disabilities through education, extended family living & therapy. LD Center School Ages 95 $29,000 OrtonAbington; Centerschoolpa.org FAO Gillingham 6-14 8:1 p. 75 215-657-2200 Full curriculum for those with average or above-average learning potential and learning differences or a lack of reading and language skills. LD Concept School, The 30 Grades $20,750, Westtown; Theconceptschool.org Wilson Reading , , ST 6-12 Private pay 4:1 610-399-1135 Social thinking curric. for those who have difficulty focusing in class, struggle with reading comp. or find social interaction difficult. ASP, LD, PDD

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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Approved Private Schools in Pennsylvania

ocated throughout Chester County, Pa., Devereux L Advanced Behavioral Health’s Approved Private Schools continue the work of our founder, Helena

are offered for students who require continuous education throughout the year. Each of Devereux’s Approved Private Schools teaches to a uniquely different population of student. For example, Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support is incorporated into instruction at the Brandywine, Mapleton, Day School and Leo Kanner Learning Center. Community-based employment training is offered at CARES and Leo Kanner Learning Center, while Mapleton, Brandywine and the Day School offer an Employment Training Center.

Individually, the Leo Kanner Learning Center has an on-campus petting zoo. Collectively, all schools have smart boards, computers and iPads. Social skills and communication skills are basic objectives of all schools. Further differences in school offerings may include:

Devereux, who believed that all children – especially those with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences – can flourish and learn in a caring and supportive environment.

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Our comprehensive curriculum and programs focus on educating students with special needs to develop skills that will enable them to live as respected, healthy and socially-connected individuals within their communities.

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Brandywine School (day/residential): Grades 1-12; male youth with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances; 6:1 student to staff ratio The Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES; day): Co-ed youth, ages six-21, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities and speech/ language disorders. 4:5 student to staff ratio Devereux Day School (day): Grades 1-12; co-ed youth with ASD, emotional disturbances and learning disabilities; 8:1 student to staff ratio Devereux Leo Kanner Learning Center (day/ residential): Co-ed youth, ages six-21, with ASD, intellectual/multiple disabilities, emotional disturbances and speech/language disorders; 3:1 student to staff ratio Mapleton School (residential): Grades 1-12; co-ed youth with ASD, emotional disturbances and learning disabilities; 6:1 student to staff ratio

Devereux’s curriculum for the five schools follows the PA Standard (Common Core) and PSSA/Keystone.

In addition, Extended School Year (ESY) programs

Paid Student Work program Direct instruction (SRA) reading/math Speech/language/occupational therapy services Transition/independent living skills Community-based Instruction: field trips, work study programs, fundraising for charitable organizations Self-care and domestic skills Instruction in safety and healthy lifestyles Family education and support activities Field trips, service learning, Special Olympics

All schools are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools and accept 4010 placements. We are currently accepting 4010 referrals for the 2017/18 school year. To find out how we can help determine which program is most appropriate for your child, visit devereuxpa.org. or schedule a tour!

About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, founded in 1912 by special education pioneer Helena Devereux, is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare nonprofit organizations in the country.

We serve many of the most vulnerable members of our society in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health and child welfare.

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100 Crefeld School; Phila. 19118 Grades $28,842-$32,918 Individualized p. 54 , Crefeld.org; 215-242-5545 7-12 FAO learning 5:1 Educates the whole child and provides a college-prep, hands-on and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on social justice. ASP, LD 160 Delaware Valley Friends School Grades $36,850-$37,950 OrtonPaoli; Dvfs.org; 610-640-4150 5-12 FAO Gillingham 4:1 National recognized, coed, Quaker college-prep school for bright students who struggle with LDs in reading, writing, math, memory and more. LD Devereux PA - Brandywine 110 Ages , , Glenmoore; Devereux.org PBIS, Sanctuary 7-18 FAPE 12:1:1 OT, ST 800-935-6789 Serves boys with a wide array of mental health, emotional & behavioral disorders, PDD and Tourette Syndrome. AUT, EMO, LD, PDD

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Devereux PA - Day School 75 Grades , , Malvern; Devereux.org FAPE PBIS 1-12 12:1:1 OT, ST p. 71 484-595-6773 Serves students with a wide array of mental health, emotional & behavioral disorders, PDD, and Asperger syndrome. ASP, AUT, EMO, LD, PDD Devereux PA - Mapleton Ages , , Malvern; Devereux.org 10:1:1 FAPE PBIS, Read 180 11-18 OT, ST p. 71 610-935-6789 Multisensory education for males & females with mental health, emotional & behavioral disorders, ASDs, PDD & Asperger syndrome. AUT, EMO, LD, PDD Green Valley Academy; Berwyn 75 ABA, Academic Club, Grades FAO, Greenvalleyacademy.org FAPE PBIS 3-12+ 10:1 484-568-4409 Scholastic program that incorporates IEPs in low-enrollment classes with nurturing, support and mentoring. ASP, COM, DD, EMO, LD, PDD Hillside School 72 Grades Multisensory $20,960, FAO, Macungie; Hillsideschool.org , OT, ST FAPE 5-8 approach 8:1 610-967-3701 Rolling admissions at school for bright students with complex learning disabilities. LD Hill Top Preparatory School Grades 72 $39,190 Individual Rosemont OT, ST 5-PG 2:1 FAO academics Hilltopprep.org; 610-527-3230 Serves bright students with complex learning issues including anxiety and difficulty navigating social situations. ASP, COM, LD Martin Luther School Ages 200 OT, PT, ST Plymouth Mtg.; Silver-springs.org FAPE PBIS 5-14 4:1, 5:1 610-825-4440 School for those identified as needing full-time emotional support adjacent to residential treatment center for those with serious emotional or behavioral issues. ASP, DD, EMO, PDD New Hope Academy Grades 130 Case-by-case Student progresses Doylestown & Yardley 6-12 2:1 basis, some FAO at own pace Newhopeacademy.net; 215-493-4200 Individualized learning for those who are school-phobic, at-risk or have IEPs, LDs or struggle in a traditional school setting. ASP, EMO, LD, PDD Pathway School Ages FAPE, Jeffersonville; Pathwayschool.org 130 PBIS 6-21 Private pay p. 76 610-277-0660 Non-profit private school that provides educational & therapeutic services to youth with significant learning, social, emotional & executive functioning needs. ASP, LD Phelps School, The Grades 110 $25,800-46,800 SPA, Malvern; Thephelpsschool.org , , 7-PG 5:1 FAO Wilson Reading 610-644-1754 Supplemental academic support in traditional boarding/day program for boys who benefit from a smaller, more nurturing school setting. ASP, LD Quaker School at Horsham, The Wilson Reading, LinGrades 65 $13,000-$37,790 Horsham damood Bell, PBIS, K-9 4:1 FAO Quakerschool.org; 215-674-2875 Edmark Reading Friends-based responsive classrooms with individualized multisensory program for capable children who learn differently. ASP, AUT, COM, LD Stratford Friends School Grades 75 $36,905-$37,700 OrtonOT, ST Newtown Sq.; Stratfordfriends.org K-8 6:1 FAO Gillingham 610-355-9580 Multisensory academics in a Quaker-school setting for students of above-average intelligence with language-based learning differences. LD

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Celebrating the unique learner in every child.

Stratford Friends is a K-9 Quaker school that believes that every child can become an engaged learner. We specialize in providing a nurturing environment for children with ADHD, Dyslexia or other language based learning differences who have found it challenging to be successful in traditional school settings. Our core curriculum is designed to develop independent learners, boost self-esteem, and celebrate students’ strengths!

Our research based programs feature: • • • • • • • • • •

Elementary Student - Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Middle School Student - Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Multisensory Academic Program Orton - Gillingham Phonics Based Reading Program Daily Two Hour Literacy Block Saxon Math® and Making Math Real® Metacognition and Executive Function Supports Integrated Speech & Language Therapy Integrated Occupational Therapy One-to-One Student Technology Initiative

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Languages Grade begins

Technology Grade begins

Other services/ Ad page

Woodlynde School Grades 275 $20,500-$36,625 Wilson Reading, Strafford , , ST K-12 5:1 FAPE, FAO Metacognition Woodlynde.org; 610-687-9660 Students gain access to caring experts in education, thrive in a nurturing environment & rise to the challenge of a college-prep curriculum. LD Wyncote Academy Grades 50 $26,500 T2C, Melrose Park; Wyncoteacademy.org , OT, PT 6-12 8:1 FAO Wilson Reading 215-885-2000 Currently located on Gratz College’s Mandell Campus, this college-prep program caters to bright underachievers of potential. ASP, EMO, LD

Schools for Learning Differences/DE Centreville Layton School 90 Grades $19,000-$27,500 Centreville; Centrevilleschool.org PreK-12 FAO 5:1 302-571-0230 Rigorous educational experience for students who learn differently. LD

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The College School at the Orton-Gillingham, Ages 70 University of Delaware; Newark FAO, , , , PBIS, SPA Collegeschool.udel.edu Private pay 6-14 7:1 OT, ST Wilson Reading 302-831-0222 Individualized program in a lab environment designed to help students with learning differences return to the traditional classroom. COM, LD, PDD Gateway Lab School Wilmington; Gatewaylabschool.org 302-633-4091

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Charter school that serves students who have struggled to achieve academic success in a traditional classroom environment. ASP, AUT, LD

Pilot School, Inc., The Ages 150 $29,400 Wilmington; Pilotschool.org 5-14 5:1 FAO 302-478-1740 School’s goal is returning children to a traditional education setting within 3-5 years. LD

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magine the gift of fearless learning. At AIM Academy, a college-prep school for children in grades 1-12 with language-based learning differences, that wonderful possibility is within reach. Our researchbased methodologies empower students to maximize their learning potential, providing a real answer to families who may feel frustrated, even hopeless. And the results are even better than you might imagine. AIM students not only achieve academic success, they find joy in learning, discover hidden talents, and realize their futures are filled with possibilities.

educational approaches, but lead the way in developing them. From the latest in technology to new research in reading comprehension, we focus on the tools that have been proven to help students with language-based learning differences experience success.

Immersive and Challenging This is a rigorous college preparatory program, full of challenge, providing students with the skills essential to contribute in the 21st century world.

Profoundly Empowering Evidence-Based As AIM’s Director of Robotics and Engineering says, Nationally recognized as a leader in the field, AIM “Once you banish the mindset of ‘I can’t,’ everything is Academy stands apart as a research-to-practice school. possible.”

That means we not only embrace state-of-the-art

Monthly Open Houses: Oct. 4, Nov. 2 & Dec. 8 | 9-11 AM 1200 River Road | Conshohocken, PA 19428 | www.aimpa.org

Center School teaches students with language based learning differences.

Our personalized approach builds confidence and skills so that students are prepared for high school and beyond!

Dyslexia

Dysgraphia

Executive Function Disorder

Dyscalculia

ADHD

ADD

Auditory Processing Disorder

Abington, PA * (215) 657-2200 * www.centerschoolpa.org MetroKids.com

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It’s not about forcing a fit; it’s about finding a place.

Pathway could be the place for your student during the school year and/or during the Extended School Year (ESY) program. For over 55 years, Pathway has been serving students with neurological impairment, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological disorders and serious emotional disturbance.

Pathway provides educational and therapeutic services to young people with significant learning, social emotional and executive functioning needs.

Pathway’s Therapeutic Academic Program assists students with various abilities and needs continue to increase their independence through academic work, social skills development, emotional regulation, behavioral control, pre-vocational skills building and life skills instruction. The program serves students age 5-21 in small classrooms with skilled professionals and various related service staff.

Pathway also offers an Emotional Support Program for students ages 5-13 with social skills deficits, interpersonal needs, and the inability to learn due to inferring behaviors. The Emotional Support Program focuses on academic, social, interpersonal and selfcontrol skills so that they can return to their home school district.

The Extended School Year (ESY) program has various options that focus on each student’s affective, academic, social, communication, and functional needs in various structured learning environments in school and in the community. Recreation clubs and community integration are a large part of the ESY program.

The Bridge to College Program, in partnership with Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), develops the skills necessary to make the transition from high school to college. This program introduces students to

campus life, teaches techniques to reduce the anxiety related to a college atmosphere, and develops the social and organizational skills necessary to promote independence in college. The program is available as part of our Therapeutic Academic Program and also for ESY. For additional information, please visit www.pathwayschool. org or contact Diana Phifer at 610277-0660 ext 289

Pathway School 162 Egypt Road • Jeffersonville, PA 19403 610.277-0660 • www.pathwayschool.org

Unique Minds Camphill Special School’s mission is to create wholeness for children and youth with developmental disabilities through education, extended family living, and therapy so that they may be better understood, they may more fully unfold their potential, and they may meaningfully participate in life. To learn more visit our website at camphillspecialschool.org.

1784 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343 610.469.9236 camphillspecialschool.org

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After narrowing your school choices, make arrangements to attend open houses. Onsite visits provide an opportunity to experience a school’s culture to determine the best fit for your child.

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Abington Friends School - Jenkintown, PA 215-886-4350 - www.abingtonfriends.net

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Academy of Notre Dame De Namur - Villanova, PA 610-687-0650 - www.ndpa.org

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Agnes Irwin School - Rosemont, PA 610-525-8400 - www.agnesirwin.org

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Archbishop John Carroll H.S. - Radnor, PA 610-688-7610 - www.jcarroll.org

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Archmere Academy - Claymont, DE 302-798-6632 - www.archmereacademy.com

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Benchmark School - Media, PA 610-525-8400 - www.benchmarkschool.org

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CACC Montessori School - Hockessin, DE 302-239-2917 - www.caccmont.org

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Camphill Special School - Glenmoore, PA 610-469-9236 - www.camphillspecialschool.org

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Center School, The - Abington, PA 215-657-2200 - www.centerschoolpa.org

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Episcopal Academy, The - Newtown Square, PA 484-424-1400 - www.episcopalacademy.org

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French Int’l School of Phila.- Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-667-1284 - www.frenchschoolphila.org

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Friends’ Central School - Wynnewood, PA 610-649-7440 - www.friendscentral.org

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George School - Newtown, PA 215-579-6500 - www.georgeschool.org

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Germantown Academy - Ft. Wash., PA 215-646-3300 - www.germantownacademy.net

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Grayson School, The - Broomall, PA 610-909-5172 - www.thegraysonschool.org

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Haddonfield Friends School - Haddonfield, NJ 856-429-6786 - www.haddonfieldfriends.org

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Hill School, The - Pottstown, PA 610-326-1000 - www.thehill.org

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Holy Child Academy - Drexel Hill, PA 610-259-2712 - www.holychildacademy.com

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La Salle College High School - Wyndmoor, PA 215-402-4800 - www.lschs.org

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Meadowbrook School - Meadowbrook, PA 610-565-1960 - www.themeadowbrookschool.org

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Miquon School, The - Conshohocken, PA 215-884-3238 - www.miquon.org

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Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy - Bryn Mawr, PA 610-922-2300 - www.jbha.org

Kimberton Waldorf School - Phoenixville, PA 610-933-3635 - www.kimberton.org

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Maple Shade, NJ 856-779-7526 - www.olphparish.com/olphms/school

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Plumstead Christian School - Chalfont, PA 215-822-0187 - www.plumsteadchristian.org

Roman Catholic High School - Phila. 19107 215-627-1270 - www.romancatholichs.com

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Perkiomen School - Pennsburg, PA 215-679-9511 - www.perkiomen.org

Princeton Day School - Princeton, NJ 609-924-6700 - www.pds.org

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Pathway School - Jefferson, PA 610-277-0660 - www.pathwayschool.org

Phebe Anna Thorne School at Bryn Mawr College - Bryn Mawr, PA 610-526-5000 - www.brynmawr.edu/thorne

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Solebury School - New Hope, PA 215-862-5261 - www.solebury.org

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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy - Phila. 19118 215-247-7007 - www.sch.org

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St. Aloysius Academy for Boys - Bryn Mawr, PA 610-525-1670 - www.staloysiusacademy.org

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St. Augustine Prep. School - Richland, NJ 856-697-2600 ext. 112 - www.hermits.com St. Joseph’s Preparatory School - Phila. 19130 215-978-1950 - www.sjprep.org

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Delaware’s Recognized Delaware’s Recognized Premier Dance Academy Premier Academy Delaware’s Recognized ForDance Over 60 Years.

Delaware’s Recognized For OverAcademy 60 Years.

Premier Dance Academy Premier Dance Ballet ~ Pointe ~ Contemporary ~ Musical Theatre ForOver Over 60 For 60 Years.

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Ballet ~ Pointe ~ Contemporary ~ Musical Theatre Ballet ~ Pointe ~ Contemporary~~ Musical Musical Theatre Ballet ~ Pointe ~ Contemporary Theatre

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Educating dancers for life since 1956.

wilmingtonballet.org • 302-655-1004 Educating dancers for life since 1956.

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