The Simon School Offers Parents a New Choice in Arts & Sciences Education
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he Simon School of Arts & Sciences opened its doors to students for the first time this year. The Parkland-based micro-school was founded by long-term teacher Carolina Simon. After working at a number of public & private schools, Simon realized there is a better way to help high school students learn. The Simon School is part of a wave of new education options that are sweeping across the country called micro-schools. These small, student-focused schools enable students to work collaboratively in groups with a variety of ages and ability levels allowing students to naturally develop leadership skills as they learn. We sat down with Simon to learn more. What is The Simon School? We offer a classical education (philosophy, Judeo-Christian theology, Humanities, and foundational sciences) for the 21st century. Our curriculum is centered on project-based learning with lessons that are measured in the use of knowledge, not just the regurgitation of it. What led you to open the school? I genuinely care about the individual child. My goal is to help all my students become confident, well-rounded, positive, productive young adults who love and respect themselves, their neighbor, and their country.
Tell us more about Micro-schools? Micro-schools are essentially the “one-room schoolhouse” of the 21st century. They are teacher run “tiny” schools with 15-150 students and are 100% student-centered with a focus on projectbased learning. Students are not divided by age and work in collaborative groups, with a variety of ages and ability levels. This allows students to naturally develop their leadership skills. Micro-schools have been around for about a decade and offer a greater partnership to parents. Whereas, in public schools or large private schools parents are generally confined to the PTO or sports booster, in micro-schools parents are able to volunteer as any number of services they see a need for. Micro-schools are true partnerships between the school (the teacher/owner) and the parents. This helps create a true community for the students that is beyond learning math or grammar. What are Fun Friday? Fun Fridays are experiential learning opportunities. Each Friday we have an enrichment activity, a guest speaker, a field trip, or a community service project connected to something we have been learning or will learn about the following week. It is a great way to bring school subjects to life, build community among students, and
For more info contact the Simon School at admissions.simonschool@gmail.com or call 954-546-4304.
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Be at the forefront of modern education - enroll in a micro-school. Keeping it small makes a BIG impact!
How is The Simon School Different? The Simon School is a Judeo-Christian micro-school with a maximum of 15 students per year. Our Cambridge inspired curriculum is focused on the classics & college prep courses in a STEAM enriched environment. We are student-centered and project-based. Students develop strong reasoning &
THE argumentative skills through Socratic seminars, weekly hands-on field trips & SIMON enrichment programs. SCHOOL What is a Micro-School? isI EaNpersonalized F O RATmicro-school HE ARTS & SC CES
approach to learning through direct access to subject-matter expert teachers.
• 15 students per year • Personalized one-on-one instruction • Activities that foster the individual growth of students replace traditional teaching models like lectures, worksheets, & bookwork • Smaller school environments enhance connections between students, families & teachers.
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welcome the weekend. Fun Fridays let students have a little fun while also expanding their horizons and rounding off any rough edges. Why should parents consider The Simon School? We choose to be small so that we can focus on each child equally. We educate the whole child and provide them with an education that will allow them to forevermore be the leader in the room. I have been teaching for 20 years, as a middle school teacher, college professor, & high school teacher - most recently at Stoneman Douglas. I have been recognized for my teaching efforts almost every year, and have worked with “gifted” students as well as those that struggle. Regardless of the label placed on the student, they always shine in my class because I see them as individuals that deserve to be empowered in their learning process.
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