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We live in a world where significant moments tend to come about suddenly and pass in the blink of an eye. With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to pay extra at tention to your student's mental health. Winter break will be upon us soon but before the much-needed time off arrives, students will be in the thick of major deadlines and midterms. Pay special attention to your child's stress levels and make sure that they are getting adequate sleep, nutrition, and play. In this issue, we want to help you identify stress and burnout before we enter the busiest time of the year so that you can be present and make meaningful connections with your loved ones.

Our other featured article in this issue is on financial literacy. It's a tough economic time right now, and inflation rates keep soaring. The impact of inflation is felt in almost every aspect of our lives. A turbulent economic future makes financial literacy more cru cial than ever. Learning (or re-visiting) some basic steps can be beneficial for your entire family.

This issue is the one that resonates the most with me every year. It is the resource I wish I had when I was a parent in search of the right school for my three daughters. It is what birthed this passion project you

hold in your hands right now. I wanted to know the mission statements of schools, the class sizes, and the programs they offered. I also didn't want to have to call multiple schools (this was before everything was so readily accessible online) just to find out when or how I could take a tour. So we decided to put together this guide and designed it to be a start ing point, to guide families toward the best match for their family's needs and wants. We are also in a time where the education landcape is not just evolv ing quickly, it is innovating with intention. Signature courses like aviation and biotechnology prepare students for real-world careers. Extracurricular programs like investment club and diversity council prepare them to be conscious leaders. Private educa tion really is the ultimate investment in the future.

One such program graces the cover of this issue. Kendall Christian School purposefully creates and of fers well-rounded programs that meet their students where they are academically. For almost 50 years they have challenged students to strive for excel lence. I'm always in awe of the quality of education we have here in South Florida. The programs you will see in this issue take seriously the responsibility they have of preparing our children for the future. I hope that they are as much of a blessing in your life as they have been in mine.

From all of us at Private Schools Guide of South Florida, may you finish strong in the race that is 2022, and may the celebrations of the new year fill you with happiness and gratitude.

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Financial Literacy

Teaching kids about money is never just about money.

- Dave Ramsey

It’s been said that your budget and calendar best reflect what you value because it documents how you spend your time and money. If you think about how you allocate these precious resources, you (like most people) will like ly find room for improvement. You are not alone. In the United States, most people are unaware of their spending habits. Sixty-five percent of Americans have no idea how much they spent last month according to mint.com. Gen Z has the lowest awareness, with 77% stating they were unaware of how much they spent in the prior month. Sec ondly, most people are in debt or barely getting by. In a 2020 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, around 45 percent of adults spent more than or equal to their income. This means that this group is either in debt or not saving. Awareness may have slightly improved during 2022 due to rising inflation, impacting prices of gas, food, and beyond. Regardless, the majority of Americans are not financially stable and live reactively. The good news is that you can teach your children how to implement fi nancial literacy skills to eliminate that financial burden in the future.

What is financial literacy?

According to Investopedia, financial literacy is the ability to understand and use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and invest ing.

Financial literacy education is beginning to spread into some schools' curriculums but is far from universal. That is why it is important to introduce these money manage ment lessons at home. Since most people didn’t formally learn about personal finance, the first step would be to educate yourself, using YouTube or classes like Financial Peace University. The best way to teach your kids finan cial literacy and any other skills is by modeling this be havior at home.

Why is it beneficial to teach kids about money?

Did you know that money habits in children are formed by age 7? If you have been putting off teaching your kids about money, this is a great reason to begin.

If you’re still not convinced, there are three other benefits of teaching your kids about money:

1. Stable Relationships - Children who learn solid money habits from their parents have more fulfilling romantic relationships as young adults. Research from Dr. LeBar on-Black found that these children tend to save and bud get, leading to less stress about money, which alleviates financial pressure on the relationship.

2. Executive Function Skills - The act of saving money for a big purchase is one way for kids to practice executive function skills, including impulse inhibition and delayed gratification.

3. Minimized Stress - If you teach your children to save mon ey in an emergency fund, they will be calm and collected when life’s inevitable emergencies arise. Cars eventually break down and unexpected ER visits happen.

How can we implement financial literacy lessons at home for all ages?

Start by teaching kids that money is finite. Vocalize that mon ey is limited and takes effort to earn. The fact that money is finite can be a good thing. Based on the American psycholo gist Barry Schwartz’s book “The Paradox of Choice”, he argues

that an abundance of options requires more effort to make a decision and can lead to dissatisfaction with that choice. In essence, more choices can lead to more anxiety. In practice, this means saying “No” to some of your child’s requests for toys or activities, even if you can afford them. When teaching your kids about money, aim to give them small amounts to manage until they become mature enough to manage more. One way to do this with younger children is by gently reminding them that money is limited when saying no. With older children and teens, start by establishing a healthy boundary and reinforce the reason behind this with the lesson you want them to learn. For example, one way to teach this is to establish the boundary that you will cover their needs, but they are responsible for their wants. Reinforce that the reason behind this boundary is that there is a limit to the money you have.

Second, live below your means and free of debt. Make sure income (money earned) is lower than expenses (money spent). In other words, this means not getting into debt (borrowing money). Although our society deems debt normal, the concept of borrowing money from a lender has only become popular in the past 70 years. Student loans started in 1965 and the concept of consumer credit cards began in 1950. Living with out debt gives you the freedom to spend money however you desire, rather than relying on your paycheck to pay back loans. The one form of debt that most financial experts deem accept able is a mortgage, as this asset accrues value over time.

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ey is to give first, save second, and spend third according to Christian financial expert Dave Ramsey. Why? To raise kind and generous future adults, the concept of sharing is vital. In the Bible, readers are instructed to give their first fruits and then manage the rest. Although many people believe in giving 10% to their church, you can customize this to what works best for your family.

Tangible cash is an effective way to learn about saving and money growth for kids. A study from the Journal of Experi mental Psychology Applied found that it’s psychologically more painful to pay with cash over a card, likely because you are physically handing over your tangible cash.

Since most people are visual learners, it is helpful to see sav ings grow by using a clear glass jar. Have your older kids save for an emergency fund first. You can choose the appropriate amount, but the idea is to have them be able to cover an unex pected expense, like a car breaking down.

Now that you have prioritized how you will give and save, you can manage the remaining money to spend on variable and fixed expenses. Fixed expenses are recurring payments that are the same amount month after month (like a mortgage). Variable expenses include food, gas, and shopping, and can vary greatly.

The next lesson is a difficult one for most. Establish “money boundaries” to avoid impulse purchases. If you tend to over

boundary can act as a buffer to make you pause in areas you tend to overspend. One way to implement this for younger kids is by allowing for purchases only on the weekends. For older children, have them consult with you on larger purchases. The idea is to advise them and help them make decisions on their own.

Other ideas for money boundaries:

• When eating out, get it to go. Takeout will allow you to skip delivery fees and high tipping for service.

• Stick to your grocery list. If it’s not on the list, it can’t go home with you.

• Consult with one other person before making large pur chases.

Lastly, it is beneficial to have written budgets and track what you spend. A budget documents how much you plan to spend, save, give, and can be organized into categories.

The components of a good budget are:

• Put giving first, saving second, and spending third

• Budget before spending happens. The ideal budget is done per paycheck so if you get paid once a month on the 20th of the month, you can set up your budget days before this and update it throughout the month.

• Include a “planned”, “actuals'', and “remaining” column to see if you have overspent or underspent in any categories When first starting, it’s best to update it often.

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The method you choose to budget is up to you. Many people pre fer mobile apps like Mint or EveryDollar, some like Excel, and others prefer pen and paper. When implementing this with young children, use the envelope system for giving and spending and a clear jar for savings. Another important reminder is to gently guide them with realistic goals and teach them how to adjust expectations.

Play is Powerful

According to American author Diane Ackerman, play is our brain's favorite way of learning. Without a doubt, most people, especially children, learn best when they are actively engaged in experiences. If you are looking for meaningful ways to play and learn with your family, Monopoly is a great game to teach kids about finance, money, and life skills−such as planning, negoti ating, and even learning how to lose. It's also a fun way to teach important financial concepts such as saving, borrowing, invest ing, delaying gratification, and dealing with the consequences of your decisions. For older children, it is an opportunity to in troduce more advanced concepts such as interest, compounding, inflation, diversification, mortgages, and bankruptcy even if you have to bend the rules to make the game match real life more closely. Newer, themed versions also make the game current and interesting while still bridging generational gaps so that younger and older family members can enjoy playing together.

Another plus is that an average game of Monopoly takes anywhere from 60-90 minutes to complete, keeping family entertained for a lot longer than most other games. That's 60-90 minutes of de veloping concentration skills, reinforcing math, and introducing financial basics. Give it a try and be intentional about your game time. Monopoly is one of the most financially educational games on the market and it is also a lot of fun!

Financial literacy has a direct material impact on families and helps create stable communities. Understanding and managing money is one of the most vital life lessons and happens to be a skill that few formally learn. Thankfully, financial education and literacy are becoming noteworthy trends in innovative education programs around the country. The Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act, which goes into effect during the 2023-2024 school year, will require Florida high school students to take a person al finance class before graduating. Although this is a good step towards meeting the need for financial education programs, it is still best for parents to introduce these money management skills at home. If financial literacy is the confident understand ing of money (i.e. how to save, earn, borrow, invest, and protect money) that leads to an overall sense of financial well-being and freedom, then the opportunities for building these skills and hab its should be introduced early on at home and encouraged in the classroom. ▪

"Financial education is more valuable than money.

- Mac Duke

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Miami-Dade

early childhood education

Academir Preschool Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1 305-220-2205

All Nations Academy Early Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1 305-651-5689

Arrowhead Nursery & Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-264-2345

Bamby’s Day Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grade K 305-448-2458

Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-447-1233

Bayles Early Child Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK 305-891-5508

Bet Shira Early Childhood Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-238-2606

Bethany Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1 305-758-6367

Building Future Minds Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K 305-471-4900

CCLC at South Dade Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 786-243-4705

Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-348-2143

Children’s Hour Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-238-4135

Concordia Lutheran School Daycare/Preschool (Lutheran) | Grades NS-PK 305-235-0160

Countryside Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-246-5315

The Creative Learning Center v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K 305-274-4006

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

Discovery Years Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS – PK 305-266-9263

Early Years Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-824-3500

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

Granada Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 305-444-2028

It’s A Small World Learning Center III Preschool | Grades K 305-888-0828

Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-754-1474

Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-819-3004

The Joy of Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-597-5665

Key Biscayne Presbyterian School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1 305-361-2058

Kid Station Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-223-6161

Kid’s Daycare and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-825-8666

Kid’s Love Daycare and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-2 305-824-1612

Kiddie College of South Miami Corp Preschool (Roman Catholic) | Grades PK-K 305-552-6047

Kiddie Corner Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-362-8222

Kiddie Ranch Nursery and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-635-4994

KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780

Kinder House Learning Center

Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1 305-388-3003

KLA Schools

Reggio Emilia Inspired Private School

KLA Schools of Aventura 12 Months to 5 years 20301 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura FL 33180 305-931-2322

KLA Schools of Coral Gables 3 months to 5 years 4573 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Coral Gables FL 33146 305-668-0552

KLA Schools of Doral 12 months to 5 years 10400 NW 33rd St #100 Miami FL 33172

Offers VPK

KLA Schools of N. Bay Village 3 months to 5 years 7800 Hispanola Avenue North Bay Village FL 33141 305-865-2678

Offers VPK

KLA Schools of N. Miami Beach 3 months to 5 Years 13702 Biscayne Blvd North Miami Beach FL 33181 305-697-8018

Offers VPK

KLA Schools of Palmetto Bay 3 months to 5 years 14875 S. Dixie Highway, Unit B Miami FL 33176 305-233-0130

KLA Schools of West Kendall 3 months to 5 years 8950 SW 137th Avenue Miami FL 33186 305-387-2480 www.klaschools.com

L'Atelier School

Toddlers - Kindergarten (Ages 1-6) 305-662-2326

La Petite Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-K 888-330-3479

Academy

Progressive School Preschool - 5th Grade Reggio Emilia Inspired

3100 South Dixie Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-443-0066

www.lapiazzaacademy.com

La Prima Casa Montessori School Montessori 6 Months - 9 Years Old 305-854-8001

Lago Mar Preschool Preschool | Grades K-3 305-382-9796

Little Wonders Learning Academy and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 305-253-7451

Miami Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-388-8059

MCM Early Childhood Institute v Reggio Emilia Preschool | 12 Months – 5 Years 305-373-KIDS (5437)

Miami Shores Baptist Academy Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | NS-PK 305-757-8353

My First Place School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-271-6633

New Horizons Private School Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-229-8292

Olympia Heights United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades K 305-226-9126

Paradise Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades PK-8 305-828-7477

Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-623-1536

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-K 305-666-3377

Princeton Preschool and Child Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-666-5575

River of Hope Day School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K 305-228-0630

Riverside Baptist Child Development Center Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | K 305-279-3637

St. Faith Episcopal Church Daycare/Preschool (Episcopal) | Grades PK-K 305-235-3621

Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-364-8006

The Tauber Academy Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | PK-K 305-931-0010

Thumbelina Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 786-520-3630

Universal Academy Private School v Daycare/Preschool | Grade NS-PK 305-626-0010

Wayside Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | NS-PK 305-595-0570

nonsectarian / traditional

Academy for Young Learners Grades PK - 4 305-698-0202

Allison Academy v Grades 6-12 305-940-3922

American High School Academy Grades 9-12 305-270-1440

Arlington Academy of Miami v Grades K -12 305-624-5656

Aventura Learning Center Grades K - 2 305-940-0408

Beacon Hill Preparatory School Grades NS-8 305-621-3604

Biltmore School v Grades PK-8 305-266-4666

Brito Miami Private School Grades PK-12 305-448-1463

Centner Academy Grades PK-K (Grades 1-12 Coming Soon) 786-378-8646

1-10 305-824-0303

Fairglade School Grades PK-5 305-274-6645

Fisher

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Highpoint Academy v Bilingual Education Grades PK2-8

Main Campus

12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202

Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 305-552-0208

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Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044

Just Kids Centers Grades PK-5 305-221-0011

Keystone National High School Grades 9 - 12 (305) 688-5599

KLA Academy

Private School Infant to 5th Grade

375 SW 15th Road Miami, FL 33129 305-377-0391 Admissions klaacademy.org

Killian Oaks Academy Grades Pre-K-12 (305) 274-2221

Loyola Elementary & Arts Preschool Preschool and Elementary (305) 471-4417

Masters Preparatory Grades K - 9 305-887-4233

Miami Country Day School v Independent School Grades Pk-12 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 305-779-7230

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Pinewood Acres School Grades PK-6 305-271-3211

Ransom Everglades School

College Preparatory Day School Grades 6-12

Middle School 2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850

Upper School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800

ransomeverglades.org

Riviera Schools

Riviera Day School Grades PK-5 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856

Riviera Preparatory School Grades 6-12 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300

www.rivieraschools.com

Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871

Shelton Academy v Grades K-8 305-599-9967

South Florida School of Excellence v Grades PK-12 754-204-3738

Sunflowers Academy Grades PK-8 305-631-1284

Sunset Preparatory School Grades K-9 305-274-5111

Three Flags Academy Grades PK-2 305-821-5964

UCP Diamond Minds Grades PK-8 305-623-4438

Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799

Vann Academy Grades K-6 305-223-3241

Village Pines School Grades PK-5 305-235-6621

Wonderful Paradise Learning Center

All-girls | Grades 3 305-278-9090

religious affiliations

All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-888-9483

Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-388-6700

Asbury Christian School Methodist | Grades K-6 305-823-5313

Belen Jesuit Preparatory Catholic College Preparatory Boys Grades 6-12

500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 305-223-8600

Betesda Christian School Assembly of God | Grades K-12 305-685-8255

Beth Jacob High School v Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 305-957-1670

Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6 305-248-4973

Bible Baptist Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-4 305-836-9747

Blessed Trinity School v Catholic School | PK2 - Grade 8 305-871-5766

Calusa Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-596-3787

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades PK 312th 305-446-5673

Champagnat Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-12 305-642-4132

Christ Fellowship Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-238-1833

Roman Catholic (All-boys) Grades 9-12

3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650 x2256

www.columbushs.com

Clara Mohammed School

Islamic | Grades K-3 305-757-8741

Colonial Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-246-8608

Congregation Beth Medrash Levi Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-673-5664

Coral Park Christian Academy v Christian | Grades NS-8 305-559-9409

Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Christian-based Education | Grades PK4 - 8 305-251-1534

Dade Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-822-7690

Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9 305-688-9226

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Grades Pre-K3-12 305-597-4545

Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818

Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383

Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845

First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273

First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776

First United Methodist Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992

Florida Christian School

Christ-centered Education Grades PreK2 to 12th

4200 SW 89 th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-226-8152

www.floridachristian.org

Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213

Gladeview Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-8 305-551-6143

Good Shepherd Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8 305-385-7002

The Gordon School v Jewish School | 12 months - 5th grade 305-854-3282 Ext. 242

Grace Academy International Christian | Grades K-12 305-681-2500

Grace Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-238-7332

Grace Christian Preparatory Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-259-1929

Grace Lutheran Learning Center Lutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8 305-888-3220

Greater Miami Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-220-5955

The Growing Place School

Christian Education Toddlers - 2nd Grade (Growing to 5th)

536 Coral Way Coral Gables, Fl 33134 305-446-0846

welovecoralgables.org/tgp

Hebrew Academy (RASG)v Jewish Day School | Infant - Grade 12 305-532-6421

Holy Cross Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 904- 919-6071

Holy Family Catholic School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-947-6535

Homestead Assembly Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 305-259-2022

Horeb Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-557-6811

Immaculata-La Salle High School

Catholic High School Grades 9-12

3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334

www.ilsroyals.com

Immaculate Conception School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-822-6461

Jacobson Sinai Academy v Jewish | Grades PK-8 305-932-9011 Ext. 231

Kendall Christian School Preschool - Elementary PK2 to 5th Grade

8485 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-271-3723

www.kendallchristian.com

Key Point Christian Academy v Christian Preschool - Middle 305-755-9258

Keystone National High School Church of God | Grades 9-12 866-257-6011

Kids Learning Center of South Dade Christian | Grades PK-4 786-573-3017

King’s Christian School Christian | Grades PK-8 305-221-2008

Kingdom Academy Christian Private School | Infants to 8th Grade 305-385-3761

La Progresiva Presbyterian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 305-642-8600

Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational Center Jewish | Grades 1-11 305-653-8770

Lehrman Community Day School

Jewish | 18 months - 5th Grade 305-866-2771

Mechina of South Florida Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-534-7050

Miami Dade Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-218-1873

Miami Lakes Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-823-3888

Miami Shores Community Church School United Church of Christ | Grades PK-5 305-757-5866

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School Presbyterian | Grades NS-5 305-759-2548

Miami Springs Adventist School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-888-2244

Monsignor Edward Pace High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-623-PACE (7223)

Mother Of Christ Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 786-497-6111

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-829-3988

New Jerusalem Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-691-1291

New Testament Church Of Transfiguration Pentacostal | Grades 1-12 786-262-2965

North Hialeah Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-557-2821

Northwest Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-685-8734

Our Lady of the Lakes Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-362-5315

Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 305-667-1623

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-386-8446

Our Lady of The Rosary School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-6 305-271-8389

Palmer Trinity School Episcopal Grades 6-12

7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230

www.palmertrinity.org

Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 786-429-3942

Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644

Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am V Jewish Day School | 15 months - 5th Grade 305-665-6228

Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399

St. Agatha Parochial School v Catholic | Grades PK2-8 305-222-8751

St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

St. Brendan High Schoolv Catholic High School Grades 9-12

2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181

www.stbrendanhigh.org

St. Hugh Catholic School

Catholic Pre-K3 - 8th Grade 3460 Royal Road Coconut Grove, FL. 33133 305-448-5602

www.sthughmiami.org

St. James Catholic School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-681-3822

St. John Neumann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-255-7315

St. John The apostle School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-888-6819

St. John’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-247-5445

St. Joseph’s School

Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471

St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571

St. Lawrence Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-932-4912

St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562

St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732

St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616

St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109

St. Philip's Episcopal School

Independent Episcopal School PreK3 through 5th Grade

Our Lady Of Charity Private School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-12 305-556-5494

St. Brendan Elementary School V Catholic School | Grades Pre-K2-8 305-221-2722

1121 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL. 33134 305-444.6366

www.saintphilips.net

St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

Episcopal PreK 3 - Grade 5

3439 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-445-2606

www.sseds.org

St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-446-1738

St. Timothy Parish School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-274-8229

Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School PK-5 Episcopal School. 305-665-4851

Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School v Catholic Pre-K 2 - 8th Grade 305-661-8591

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel CommunitySchool v

Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12

19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831

eHillel.org

Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733

Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558

The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036

Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000

Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999

West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000

Westminster Christian Schoolv Christian Grades PK3 - 12 6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030 www.wcsmiami.org

Westwood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK2-12 305-274-3380

Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245

Yeshiva Elementary School Jewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7 305-867-3322

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Jewish (All Girls, All Boys) | JPK - 12th Grade 305-947-9477

special emphasis / alt method

Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori Method Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos.-6 y/o 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814

Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540

Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-5 14850 Sw 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995

Red Road Campus Preschool Ages 3-6 y/o 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274 alexandermontessori.com

American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723

American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948

Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111

Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911

Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509

The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686

Coconut Grove Montessori School v Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484

The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914

Fusion Academy Miami v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 305-831-0041

Gables Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades K-1 305-567-1900

The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12 305-884-4000

Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888

Hollywood Education Literacy Project v Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003

IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992

International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434

Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990

Kids for Kids Academy

Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606

Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308

Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244

Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis(Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991

MCA Academy

Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 305-442-2283

McGlannan School V Language-based Learning Difficulties | Gr 1-8 305-274-2208

Metropolitan International School World Based Curriculum | PK2-8 305-576-6070

Miami Nature Playschool Forest Kindergarten | Ages 3 - 8 years old Text: 786-499-2939

Miami Shores Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-756-7733

Miami Springs Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-883-0012

Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-534-8234

Montessori Achievement Center Montessori | Grades 1-8 305-893-5994

Montessori Children’s Academy Montessori | Grades PK-2 305-225-3070

Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-380-0513

Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes All-girls Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7 305-823-2522

Montessori Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-388-9016

Montessori School of North Miami Montessori | Grades PK-6 321-639-2266

Mrs. Payan’s School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-661-2780

Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 786-293-5353

Peterson Montessori Academy Montessori | PK-K 305-463-9085

The Roig Academy v Preschool Ages 2-4 | Grades K-8 305-235-1313

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

Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826

Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562

Sunset Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-PK 305-666-2008

Temple Beth Shmuel Montessori All-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-604-9101

Temple Menorah Jewish Montessori Montessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK 305-866-2156

Village Montessori at Killian Montessori | Grades K 305-239375

Village Montessori Day School Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-898-9199

Von-wedel Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-893-9876

We Love Kids

Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K 305-885-2490

Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

special education

A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy

Special Education | Grades K - 6 786-293-7000

Atlantis Academy

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

Beyond Expectations Academy

Special Education | Grades 2-12 305-378-5775

Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12 305-971-1230

The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12 305-271-8790

Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966

Cyrstal Academy Autism/Developmental Delays Ages 5 - Adolocent 305-567-5881

Debbie School

Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226

Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12 305-547-4715

EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12 305-758-9910

Educational Alternatives

Special Education | Grade PK 305-221-5035

Faith Fellowship School

Special Education | Grades 3-9 305-246-5534

Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy

Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10 305-626-9162

I Smile For Children

Special Educationl | Grades K-4 305-302-5840

Kesher L.D.

Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12 305-792-7060

Killian Oaks Academy

Special Education | Grades PK 305-274-2221

Marian Center School and Services

Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Gr 1-12 305-625-8354

Miami Learning Experience School

Special Education K-12 & Adult Continuing Education Program 5651 SW 82nd Ave Rd Miami, FL 33143 305-275-5900 www.mleschool.org

Neytz Hachochma

Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443

Our Pride Academy

Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678

Schoolhouse Academy

Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200

South Florida Child Development Center

Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning. Special Education | Grades 8-12 305-325-1080

Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8 305-445-7992

The Victory Center

Special Education | Grades NS 305-904-764-7781

Broward early childhood education

Adventure Bay Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-441-4488

Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-577-9701

Cambridge School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-430-3388

Care & Share Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1 954-630-3333

Creative Child Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-389-8245

Developmental Preschool Kindergarten v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-472-4673

Discovery Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-481-9500

First Steps Just for Kids Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-564-5437

Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK 954-667-0852

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k 954-443-2480

Hallandale House of Learning v Montessori Preschool | Ages 18 mos - 5 years old 954-454-5494

Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051

Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006

Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866

Kids of Promise Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K 954-989-7998

KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780

KLA Schools

Reggio Emilia Preschool

KLA Schools of Pembroke Pines 8 weeks to Kindergarten 18055 NW 8th St. Pembroke Pines FL 33029 954-469-9905

Offers VPK

KLA Schools of Fort Lauderdale 3 months to 5 Years 2857 E Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 954-530-1960

Offers VPK

KLA Schools of Coconut Creek 3 months to 5 Years 6310 N State Road 7 Coconut Creek FL 33073 954-571-8019

Offers VPK www.klaschools.com

Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555

The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884

Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269

New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321

Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710

Precious Promise Academy Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1 954-731-1616

Showers of Blessing Christian Daycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K 954-730-8775

Southwest Ranches Christian AcademyDaycare/ Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K 954-434-5252

Montessori Philosophy

Toddler - Middle School

5451 SW 64th Avenue

Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466

www.summitquesta.com

Temple Sinai Early Childhood Learning Center

Infants (6 weeks) - 5 years old 954-987-1694

Windsor Park Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

nonsectarian / traditional

Academic School 4 Arts

Fine Arts Conservatory School | Grades K - 12 954-237-6021

American Heritage School v Grades PK-12 954-472-0022

American Preparatory Academy v Grades K-12 954-434-8936

Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600

Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5 954-473-4400

Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514

Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163

Fort Lauderdale Prep School v Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Grades 6 - 12

7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org

NSU University School v Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 954-262-4506

Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 12

1501 NE 62nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100

www.pinecrest.edu

Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087

Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172

The Randazzo School Grades NS-12 954-968-1750

The Sagemont School PK-12 954-389-2454

School Of Excellence Grades K-12 954-792-6118

Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805

West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424

Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12 954-236-2300

religious affiliations

Abundant Life Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-979-2665

Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631

Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631

Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8 954-722-1555

All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-742-4842

Annunciation School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-989-8287

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-434-8820

Beth Emet School

4807

Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554

Brauser Maimonides Academy v Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886

Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301

Calvary Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-12 954-905-5100

Cardinal Gibbons High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-491-2900

Chaminade-Madonna Catholic (Marianist) | Grades 9-12 954-989-5150

Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5 954-771-7700

Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 954-779-6221

Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 954-752-2870

Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584

Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471

Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918

Five Star Academy

Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724

Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444

Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012

Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8 954-755-6405

Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584

Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341

High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677

Highlands Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-421-1747

Hochberg Lower School v Posnack East Campus

A Jewish Day School Grades K - 5

412 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-299-3600

www.posnackschool.org

Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375

Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758

Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8 954-941-7501

Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-922-1217

Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School

Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 954-323-8006

The Masters Academy Baptist | Grades PK-8 954-434-2960

Mount Bethel Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-462-0255

Mt. Olivet SDA School

Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9 954-792-6010

Nativity Elementary School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300

New Hope SDA School

Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842

New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288

Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-583-8112

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 954-370-2161

Parkridge Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades NS-8 954-346-0236

Parkway Christian Schoolv Christ, Character, Community Grades Pre-K2 - 8

1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425

www.pcs-fl.net

Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-8 954-731-7524

Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-649-0145

Potential Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-434-1550

Pride and Joy Learning Center Christian | Grades NS-1 954-561-0175

Posnack School v Jewish Day School Grades JrK-12

5810 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100 www.posnackschool.org

Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7 954-854-9983

Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5 954-485-1435

Rohr Bais Chaya Academy Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 954-788-8781

St. Andrew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-753-1280

St. Ambrose Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-427-2226

St. Anthony School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-467-7747

St. Bartholomew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-431-5253

St. Bernadette Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-432-7022

St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-476-5200

St. Coleman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-942-3500

St. David Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-472-7086

St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169

St. Helen Catholic School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094

St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990

Saint Mark Catholic School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777

Saint Mark's Episcopal School v Episcopal | Toddler - 8th Grade 954-563-4508

St. Stephen School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-983-2636

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic College Prep | Grades 9-12 954-581-0700

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School

Islamic | Grades PK-8 954-741-8130

Sawgrass Adventist School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-473-4622

Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 954-927-5544

Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-772-5468

Sheridan Hills Christian School v

Classical Christian Education Pre-K to 12th Grade

3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-966-7995

www.shcssharks.com

Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 954-709-0930

South Florida Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 2-12 954-655-3170

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6 954-358-0497

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5 954-358-4200

Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK 954-968-4545

Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-581-2744

Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5 954-941-8033

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8 954-463-7471

Westminster Academy v Christian College Preparatory Grades Pre-K 2 - 12

5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-4600

www.wa.edu

Weston Christian Academy Classical Christian | Pre-K3 - 8th Grade 954-349-9224

special emphasis / alt method

Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-752-5038

AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12 954-581-8222

Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis (Christian) | Grades 6-12 954-306-3720

Apple Tree Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-252-9250

Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-456-5609

BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5 954-946-2229

The Blake School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-584-6816

Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869

Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808

Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K 954-344-0027

Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287

Fidelis Academy Alternative Christian | Grades PK-8 954-712-1707

Green Children’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-946-7215

Gulfstream Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-455-2781

Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 4-12 954-785-1711

Little Flower Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-565-8205

Lycee Franco-American International School v Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356

Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100

Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 954-421-9220

Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-443-3975

Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622

Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4 954-472-9620

Montessori Ivy League Academy Montessori | Grades NS-PK 954-438-8808

Paideia Classical Academy Classical Education | Grades PK-12 954-974-1121

Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077

Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337

Rainbow Montessori School

Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-989-1977

Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 954-510-0600

Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 954-404-7785

Tamarac Learning Center

Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287

Three Village Montessori Montessori School | Grades PK-3 954-581-2744

Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 954-722-4880

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-361-3405

special education

Abi’s Place

Special Education | Grades NS 954-752-4441

Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7 954-680-9494

AEF Westham Academy Special Education | Grades 6-12 954-581-8222

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-752-7571

Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12 954-376-3911

Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-434-2980

Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-415-1149

Center Academy Prep v

Learning Differences College Readiness Grades 5-12

4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231

Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 954-499-4638

Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades 4-12 954-301-5828

Paladin Academy College Prep Special Education | Grades K-12 954-431-4224

Sharon School of Excellence Special Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12 954-391-6080

South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-427-7788

Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-236-2300

Palm Beach

early childhood education

Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430

Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020

Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262

Jupiter Academy v

Grades PK-K 561-747-1003

Palm Beach Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 541-968-4332

Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628

Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772

Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092

nonsectarian / traditional

American Heritage School of Boca/Delray v Grades PK-12 561-495-7272

Baldwin Prep School v Grades K-12 561-844-7700

The Batt School v Grades PK-12 561-625-2288

The Benjamin School v Independent Day School Grades PK3-8 11000 Ellison Wilson Road North Palm Beach, FL. 33408 561-472-3451

Grades 9-12 4875 Grandiflora Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-472-3451

thebenjaminschool. org

Boca Prep International Preschool - 12th Grade 561-8521410

Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12 800-890-6269

Glades Day School v Grades PK-12 561-996-6769

Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737

The Greene School Independent Day School | Ages 4 yrs - Grade 8 561-293-2888

Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435

The King's Academy Grades PK-12 561-686-4244

Oxbridge Academy

College-Prep High School Grades 9-12

Middle School Grades 7-8

3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9826 www.oapb.org/ visit

Palm Beach Day Academy V

Independent Private School

Lower Campus

Pre-K2 – 3rd Grade 1901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-8815

Upper Campus

4th Grade – 9th Grade 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-655-1188

www.pbday.org

Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4-8

2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800 www.pinecrest.edu

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

Unity School Grades Toddler - 8 561-276-4414

Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776

The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

religious affiliations

Advent Lutheran School v Lutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8 561-395-3635

All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4 - 8 561-748-8994

Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146

Berean Christian School v Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300

Boca Raton Christian School Christian School | Pre-K3 – 12th Grade 561-391-2727

Cardinal Newman

High School v College Preparatory (Catholic) Grades 9-12

512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266

www.cardinalnewman.com

Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Preschool - Elementary 561-359-3090

Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish | Grades K-12 561-852-3300

Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033

Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011

Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507

Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363

Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000

Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

Lake Park Baptist School v Grades Pre-K3-8 (561)844-274

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216

Maranatha Christian Academy v Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377

Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K 561-368-1215

Meyer Preparatory v College Prep Grades Junior K - 8th 5225 Hood Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-686-6520

www.meyerprep.org

Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998

New Horizons Christian Academy v Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933

Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624

RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

Rosarian Academy

Independent Catholic School Age 1 through Grade 8 807 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-260-5104

Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242

Saint Andrew’s School

Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000

St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676

St Clare School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171

St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272

St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974

St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 561-314-2100

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045

St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160

St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922

St. Luke School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-965-8190

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolV Episcopal Grades PK2-8

3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-622-1504 www.stmarkspbg.org

St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-395-8548

St. Vincent Ferrer School

Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-278-3868

The Shepherd’s School Church of God | Grades PK-12 561-924-9578

Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4 561-750-4240

Spanish River Christian School

Presbyterian Grades PK3-8

2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-5006

spanishriverchristianschool.com

Suncoast Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades K-5 561-641-1446

Torah Academy of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-465-2200

Trinity Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 561-967-1900

Trinity Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 561-253-3950

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-276-8458

West Palm Beach Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-689-9575

Yeshiva High School v Jewish | Grades 9-12 561-417-7422

special emphasis • alt method

Academic Private High School v Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990

Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074

The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748

Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288

Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674

Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12 561-842-6349

Education Place v Flexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12 561-753-6563

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy v Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-487-3535

French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6 561-479-8266

Fusion Academy Boca Raton v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 561-953-9365

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677

Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331

Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca Raton Language Immersion | Grades PK-5 561-727-0221

The Learning Foundation of Florida v Alternative | Grades 2-12 561-795-6886

Montessori Independent Learning Center Montessori School | Grades PK-1 561-968-2642

Royal Palm Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-483-3838

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855

Space of Mind

Social Homeschool | Grades K -12+ College Prep 561-894-8772

Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173

Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995

The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740

West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629

special education

Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100

Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323

The Elles School Special Education | Grades 2-12 561-588-1954

Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141

The Open Doorway Special Education | Grades K-12 561-434-2788

The Seal Academy Special Education | Grades 9-12 561-706-1004

Strong Tradition Of Cultivating Faith & Intellect

wa.edu/

Westminster

Private Schools

Profiles

Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, “Within the child is the person he will become.” The Mission of Alexander Montessori School is to cultivate children’s natural curiosity, independence, and love of learning as they discover the interdependent nature of life, explore their unique purpose, and peacefully transform the world. Our task is to aid children in their work of self-creation, to help them become independent learners and thinkers who have a foundation for a lifelong love of learning and intellectual curiosity. As we grow in our independence, we are working toward fulfilling our School Motto: Help me to help myself in order that I may help others.

Learning Lab

Sensorial

Physical

Program

Montessori Kindergarten Year

School

Spanish ESOL

French Spanish Soccer Basketball

Flag Football Yoga Dance Hip Hop Ballet Chess

Piano Show Choir Swim Lessons Singers Club Rock Band Yoga Art STEM/Robotics

Palmetto

gmartinez@alexandermontessori.com

Miami,

33184 305-227-1149

D.R.E.A.M.S. Classes

Dance (all grades)

Religion (all grades)

Spanish (all grades)

Visual Arts (1st - 8th grades)

Music (all grades)

Physical Education and Fitness (all grades)

Technology (5th grade)

Critical Thinking (5th grade) Philosophy (7th/8th grade)

Wellness & Nutrition (5th/6th grade)

The Mastery Program: 3rd - 5th Grade

Visual Arts

Cross Country/Track

Dance Garden to Table Lego Robotics Mathletes Music Caring Cougars (Community Service)

6th - 8th Grade Art Cinema Cross Country/Track Dance Literary Magazine Music Yearbook STEAM

Athletic Teams Basketball Flag Football Soccer T-Ball Track Volleyball Cross Country

Conservatory of the Arts: Dance (Spanish dance, lyrical, contemporary, Cuban dance, ballet, hip hop)

Music (piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, voice, xylophone)

Theatre Visual Arts Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do and Jiu Jitsu)

Clubs: Amor en Accion Student Council Honor Societies (National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Art Honor Society

Tri M Music Honor Society

Junior International Thespian Society, Nu Alpha Delta Dance Honor Society)

a

school that

parents to be

of Excellence,

S.T.R.E.A.M., project-based program promotes environmental studies to cultivate eco-conscious citizens. Spanish is taught as a foreign language. We have faith in love, faith in knowledge, and faith in community.

After-School

536 Coral Way

potential.

School

Gables,

33134 305-446-0846

thegrowingplacelamarlouisecurry

Spanish

STEAM

Art

Travelers

Homework

Journalism Club Cook with

Club Dance Team Ballet

Creative Photo WOW Club DJ Club

BLAST Drama Soccer Basketball Volleyball National Elementary Honor Society Fairchild Challenge Knights Running Club Mathletes Lego Engineering

Street Miami,

33156

@kendallchristianschool www.kendallchristian.com

Our Progressive school Program provides the tools for active learning that utilize the innate curiosity in all children. Education is successful when young innovators are inspired to delve broadly and deeply into learning. Interdisciplinary, thematic units that challenge students to utilize critical, creative, and problem-solving skills in meaningful ways seamlessly integrate our core subjects. Academically rigorous language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, arts, physical education, and modern languages are offered in a fun, meaningful way. Students are guided to master major concepts, processes and skills as they build connections between ideas. Children are given opportunities for self-directed inquiry as well as collaboration with their peers. The goal is to teach children “how to think, not what to think” as they prepare to be outstanding global citizens.

Project Based Learning STEAM Integration Language and Literacy Development

Entrepreneurship Project Development

Mindfulness Practices Art and Design

Piano, Guitar and Violin Mandarin Language Immersion Spanish Language

Indoor Atelier Outdoor Atelier Makerspace

Natural Playground Butterfly Garden Vegetable Garden Robotics

Physical Education Program Experiential Learning Field Trips Parenting Workshops

Tennis Soccer Volleyball Kidokentics Yoga Ballet Martial Arts Art and Design Coding Robotics Chess

Creative Art Musical Kinder Guitar Violin

French Mandarin Spanish

Etiquette and Cultural Awareness

3100 S. Dixie Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-443-0066

Give Your Child

Best Future

at 10am

Required: info@lapiazzaacademy.com - 305-443-0066

Fridays at 4pm

LapiazzaAcademy @lapiazzaacademy www.lapiazzaacademy.com

Engineering Club

Miami Club

Action Club

Immigrant Club

Coalition

Club

United Nations

Diversity Council SWENext Society of Women Engineers Club

Government Honor Societies (9)

Athletic Teams: Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Sailing Program Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

Academic Advisors

Licensed

Welcome to Riviera Schools, a place where students are nurtured and challenged in a familial and student-centered environment. Founded in 1950, Riviera continues its tradition of creating a learning community in which faculty and students come together, respect one another, foster personal growth, and challenge one another to be the best versions of themselves. As a coeducational, independent day school, Riviera maintains a diverse student body for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students have opportunities to explore any avenue, from the sciences to the arts to the humanities. With a low student/teacher ratio, a highly qualified faculty, an advanced curriculum, a competitive athletic program, innovative STEM programs, and so much more, Riviera offers students the opportunity to realize their full potential while preparing them for success in college and beyond. Riviera students are empowered to become tomorrow's leaders!

Riviera

6800 Nervia Street,

9775 SW 87th Ave,

COGNIA

International

Greenhouse

Swimming

Track and

Volleyball State-of-the-Art

NCAA Certified Track

Global Business Clubs Medical Science Clubs

Clubs

Clubs

& Design Art Clubs Performing Arts Clubs

Club ESports Robotics Team Women in Tech 15 Honor Societies Campus Ministry and Retreats Ignite Youth Group

BTV Student Media and Broadcasting Studio

Scheck Hillel Community School

BethEmetSchool

curriculum

to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 27 countries, our students are immersed in a multicultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders.

sports available

7600

954-247-0011

After-School/Summer

Business Club Model UN Debate Team

Teams Garden Club Honor Societies

Finance & Investment Club

Government Association and more

multiple levels: Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

College and

Registered Nurse /

Therapist

Counselors

Emotional Support Counselors

Security Guard/ Campus Officer

Printers

Virtual / Augmented

Global Campus

Day School and Boarding

Fort

North Broward

Fort

Boca

Campus (PreK

1501

2700 St.

Boca

(PreK-

Broward Preparatory School

At Posnack School, our students learn critical thinking and problem solving skills in an exciting and nurturing environment. Our students are always being challenged both intellectually and spiritually to discover their passion that will help with their academic growth and commitment to Jewish values. This is accomplished through our integrated curriculum where students are motivated to be active learners and participants in our school community. While our student body comes from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, when they come together at Posnack School, everyone feels at home. Incoming students, whether they are beginning Jr. Kindergarten or joining us in their middle or high school years are embraced by the warmth of our teachers, administration, and fellow students.

Over 30 Student-Run Clubs: American Israel Public Affairs Committee Art for the Heart Best Buddies Chess Club

Future Business Leaders of America

Girls Who Code Global Action Club Hispanic Cultural Club Holocaust Awareness Club International Thespian Society Key Club Model UN National Arts Honor Society National Honor Society

Robotics Club Student Government E-Sports League and more

RAM Athletics Basketball Baseball Flag Football Soccer Softball Tennis Swimming Volleyball Golf Cross Country

Tuition

School Type Jewish

Davie,

33328 954-583-6100

Applying

www.posnackschool.org

Posnack Jewish Day

ranking by Niche

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promote an intellectually and

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global community.

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learners, and influential leaders with a biblical

equipping their children to be exceptional

college and beyond.

Road

Davie, FL 33314 954-584-3466

summitquestamontessorischool www.summitquesta.com

At The Benjamin School, students begin the deeply gratifying pursuit of true understanding - not just embracing learning, but realizing the unmatched reward of applying what they know in fulfilling, impactful ways. Benjamin students become part of a community built on timeless, relevant, experiential education, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and a strong sense of values. They learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves - and to bring out the best in each other. Go Benjamin. Then, go anywhere.

29 AP Courses

7 Honors Courses

Biotechnology Engineering Arts & Innovation

French Mandarin Chinese Spanish Law Government Music Theory Game Design College Algebra w/ Trigonometry History of Florida and the Caribbean BTV News

Fine Arts Performing Arts Structural Design Women in Literature Directing for the Stage Yoga & Mindfulness Meteorology History & the Olympics

Personal and Business Economics Character Education program Gold Star Learning Lab Community Service Initiatives Engineering Certificate Program

40+ Clubs and Activities: Aftercare Programs (ACE)

Benjineers (Engineering Club)

Chinese Culture Club Diversity Council Drama Club

Harvard Model Congress HOSA (Future Health Professionals)

Jewish Student Union Mock Trial Team Peer Counseling Political Club Speech and Debate Team Yale Model UN

34 JV/Varsity Athletic Teams: Basketball Bowling Baseball/Softball Cheerleading Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field/Cross Country Volleyball Wrestling

Lower/Middle School 11000 Ellison Wilson Road

North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Upper School 4875 Grandiflora Road

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

After-School/Summer Enrichment

Financial Aid Available

Academic Advisors

College and Career Counselors

Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Therapist

Emotional Support Counselors

Athletic Trainers / Health Support Staff

Security Guard/ Campus Officer

Device Programs

Interactive Whiteboards

SMARTboards/tables

Discover The Benjamin School's Tradition of Excellence Lower School Open House: October 21 at 8:30 a.m. Upper School Open House: November 4 at 8 a.m.

RSVP Required: admission@thebenjaminschool.org or 561-472-3451

The Benjamin School @BenjaminBucs1960 @BenjaminBucs www.thebenjaminschool.org

Graduates of our school will master

prestigious institutes of higher education. Meyer

in both the arts

athletics

concept of

membership

participation is stressed

561-686-6520

561-972-9600

Meyer Preparatory @MeyerPrep www.meyerprep.org

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Lordship

Jesus

Gold Coast League For Interscholastic Sports: Flag Football Basketball Cross Country Soccer Lacrosse Baseball Tennis Golf Volleyball Softball Cheerleading Elementary Intramural Sports

St. Mark’s

School

the

PK2

grade 8 education inspiring diverse, well-rounded, and adaptable students to achieve, serve, and lead. St. Mark’s offers a safe and welcoming community for children of all faiths. Devoted teachers cultivate the best in each child through nurture and challenge. Small class sizes allow educators to provide personal attention as well as build partnerships with school families. With an emphasis on character, leadership, faith, and service, students learn to think with their hearts as well as their minds. St. Mark’s offers a balance of enriched core academics, tradition, and innovation. A variety of electives, athletics, fine and performing arts, and a robust after-school program helps students discover their individual interests. Graduates gain admission to top area high schools.

Lower School:

Patrol

Football, Volleyball,

Club,

Gamify)

Middle School: National Junior Honor Society Athletics

(Flag Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Golf)

Vocal Ensemble/Band

League

Ambassadors Student Government

Team Book Club

Inventors’ Club

Club Youth Group

Avoiding Student Burnout

Burnout is a national epidemic, evident during the 2021 “Great Resignation” where 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs. In a 2021 survey of 1500 workers, over 50 percent claimed that they were burned out from work. This sentiment has trickled down to kids as academics and life, in general, have become more demanding than ever before.

If you believe your student is experiencing burnout or on their way to burning out, it is important to know the warning signs. With your guidance and support, your student can reverse or avoid burnout altogether.

What is burnout?

The World Health Organization defines burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully man aged.” It results from doing too much for too long. The term academic burnout also refers to exhaustion and disengagement experienced by students after being exposed to specific demands on a long-term basis with no time to relax or recharge. The term can also refer to a student's feeling of debilitation, pessi mism, and low confidence in their capacity and skills to achieve goals.

Burnout is easily confused with stress, but they are not the same:

1. Burnout specifically stems from workload, which in a student’s case is academic workload, while stress can originate in any area of life.

2. Stress tends to occur in spurts, such as when pulling an all-nighter for a big test, causing nerves. Once the test finishes, stress likely sub sides. On the other hand, burnout is chronic, resulting from a prolonged period of stress.

3. Burnout results in 3 specific areas: exhaustion, mental distance from workload, and reduced effi cacy (more mistakes).

4. People experiencing burnout tend to feel hope less about their situation.

Why do we get burned out?

According to research conducted by UC Berkeley, burnout can arise from different areas, including tak ing on too much work, feeling a lack of control over workload, experiencing little reward for the effort required, and doing tasks that seem contradictory to values. Student burnout is often caused by a combi nation of school factors such as learning pressure, teaching environment, workload, interpersonal rela tionships, as well as family factors such as parenting styles, parental support, and socioeconomic status. It is characterized by physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, and emotional separation.

The long-term impact of burnout is astounding, with physical health issues like diabetes, heart disease, prolonged fatigue, headaches, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, and shortened life span. Burnout can also contribute to depression and insom nia. It is easy to forget that we decide what gets our time and attention. To protect our well-being (and that of our kids and family alike), we must be will ing to go against the grain of saying “yes” to every opportunity that arises.

How can you help lighten your student’s load?

Remove unnecessary commitments. Write down all academic commitments with your child for this school year. Circle the more important ones and cross off the ones that can be skipped. No one can do it all, all the time. If it’s not possible to be on the committee of three clubs and maintain grades, your child may need to step down from one commitment to focus on school. Sometimes, all they need is your permission to let go of a commitment without feel ing like they are disappointing you. This should be an ongoing assessment (perhaps every semester or school year).

Become a single-tasker. According to research in neuroscience by Psychology Today, our brains are not capable of multitasking (completing tasks simultane ously). Rather, we are capable of switching between tasks quickly, but it comes at a cost. When you stop a task to start a new one, that in-between stop/start process slows us down and can result in mistakes and drained energy. In a world full of distractions, it is possible that multitasking is contributing to burn out.

For example, your student is fully concentrated on study ing for a big test but hears their phone “ding” with a noti fication. On average it takes about 15 minutes to resume an interrupted activity at a good level of concentration but if your child is constantly starting and stopping a task it is likely that they are never concentrating well as they are multitasking or just switching rapidly between different activities. We know that repeated interruptions affect con centration but constant interruptions can have the same effect as the loss of a night's sleep. Consider asking your child to do one task at a time. During homework time, distractions like phones should be in another room and out of sight to allow for concentration. They can set the expectation with friends and family by letting them know that during 4-6 PM, they are unavailable. Most cell phones have a do not disturb mode that can be a very intentional way to focus.

Schedule downtime at home. If your child always has somewhere to be or something to do, there is no opportu nity to rest and recharge. Try to prioritize downtime daily and on the weekend. This is the only time in your child’s life when they will have breaks, such as spring, summer, and winter breaks. Although it may be tempting to fill these breaks with activities, doing less can be good for their physical and mental health.

Seek help when needed. There will be seasons in your student’s life that are busier than others, such as junior and senior years as they prepare for college. Turning to your community for support can help during these hectic times. Leverage your village, including guidance counsel ors, education consultants, and tutors in areas that are

beyond your and your student’s expertise. For example, if your student has never written a schol arship essay before, it can seem like a daunting task to learn from scratch. Consulting with a col lege counselor for guidance can ease the stress as the counselor likely has sample essays to refer to.

Ensure basic needs are met. It's true that stress and burnout overlap, but when burnout sneaks in, simple tasks that take minimal effort become difficult to perform. This crash can cause individ uals to ignore even the most basic needs such as getting proper nutrition and adequate sleep, main taining good hygiene, and investing time in rela tionships. These signs should not be overlooked. A prolonged state of fatigue and malnutrition can lead to serious illness and is detrimental to your mental health.

Knowing how to get off the burnout path is import ant. It starts by prioritizing yourself, reducing exposure to stressors, and seeking out meaningful connections. Establishing boundaries can also help your student daily. Here are two ideas to start with:

1. Make sure your child has a firm bedtime, regardless of their age. Adequate sleep is the key to good health and a consistent early bedtime is just as important. Late sleepers don't always get the recommended amount of sleep. Remove devices or limit wifi access after certain times to make sure your student sleeps without interruptions or distractions.

2. Eat dinner at the table as a family. Not only is it a simple way of disconnecting from all stressors for a short time but it will help you ensure your child is also eating a proper meal and having rich interpersonal interactions. It is a perfect opportunity to grant your family pleasure over productivity.

As Esther Perel, a psychotherapist, says “The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” To raise well-rounded and happy kids, prioritizing the basics is essential.

Too much is at stake, including both mental and phys ical health. Consider implementing these tips to help your student avoid burnout. In a world that glorifies busyness, it may seem counterintuitive to lighten your student’s academic load, but the long-term impact is worth the courage to challenge the status quo. ▪

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Welcome! We are expanding our guide to include a directory of programs and services that directly support families in the growth and development of their children. Our goal is to help you build a support team to meet every area of your family's needs.

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