SRQ Magazine | May/June 2024: Rocketkids' Guide to Private Schools

GUIDE TO SCHOOLS

PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SARASOTA + MANATEE COUNTIES

HERSHORIN SCHIFF COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

NEWGATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY

SEA OF STRENGTHS ACADEMY

HERSHORIN SCHIFF COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL (CDS) is a fully accredited early childhood and kindergarten - 8th grade inclusive and pluralistic Jewish day school that proudly celebrates students of all faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities. In less than eight years since incorporating as an independent entity, CDS has grown into a nationally recognized model of education, tripling in size to 325 students and welcoming families representing over 41 different nationalities. Built on the principles of inclusion, acceptance and tolerance, our goal is simple: to create a safe, small, nurturing learning community where students impact our world as compassionate scholars and global citizens. Community Day School is uniquely positioned to build bridges between different faiths, levels of observance and cultures—uniting cross-sections of our community that rarely have a space to come together. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our enrollment, variable tuition financial aid, and programming—we proudly welcome all. Our spacious new 8.8acre campus offers tremendous opportunity for educational growth

HERSHORIN SCHIFF

COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

14 MONTHS THROUGH 8TH GRADE

4335 WILKINSON ROAD | SARASOTA FLORIDA 34233

COMMUNITYDAY.ORG | 941-552-2770

and meaningful student experiences. Its central Sarasota location, expands our accessibility to families throughout the community. It integrally supports our commitment to all students going outdoors for at least one hour per day in order to create an effective learning environment for the children. Our preschool embraces a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based educational approach while the Elementary and Middle schools employ a rigorous, student-centered, project-based curriculum. Community Day’s unique program features hands-on, experiential learning and deliberately small class sizes allowing students to pursue their natural interests by connecting learning to real life experiences. Once students graduate, they are well prepared for advanced placement curriculum and poised for future success. They know who they are and what they stand for; recognize their unique gifts and how to use them; dare to pose questions and seek solutions; live their beliefs and respect others; and think and reason for themselves.

School’s Mission

The mission of the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School is to impact the world by creating a community where children of all faiths demonstrate integrity, academic excellence, and a desire to improve the world.

INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ESTABLISHED IN 1961, INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (ICS) is one of the oldest and most established Catholic Private Schools in Sarasota, FL. ICS offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students a Catholic Classical Education in a Christ-centered environment forming one community of families, students and staff. We educate our students in a way that combines Catholic faith with academic excellence to have students become more aware of the transcendent realities of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Our Catholic identity is woven through the school culture, curriculum, content, and pedagogy. The curriculum is content-rich while building on the previous

School’s Mission

Incarnation Catholic School exists to provide an education of excellence while fostering within the community the mission of Jesus Christ for all to grow in faith, knowledge, and love of God.

year’s knowledge for students to expand their thinking on traditional teachings with an emphasis on the development of Catholic values and teachings. Our classrooms are filled with students who love to learn, have a sense of wonder, and are self-motivated to apply their knowledge in abstract ways. ICS offers over 13 sports and more than 20 extracurriculars, which contribute to the positive social, spiritual and mental aspects of the participants and school community. Nestled in the heart of Sarasota with a park-like and secure campus surrounded by Incarnation parish, ICS is recognized for providing excellence in education and a vibrant Catholic school culture.

NEWGATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

FOUNDED IN 1907 BY DR. MARIA MONTESSORI, the Montessori Method highlights a child-centered education supported by neuroscience research that promotes the development of executive function and learning at every age. Known as the “gold standard” for early childhood education, current research also reveals the effectiveness of the Montessori Method throughout one’s lifetime, inspiring a practice of lifelong learning. NewGate provides many different programs to help ignite the minds of students and help them understand the

ASHTON ROAD CAMPUS

SERVES AGES

8 WEEKS TO GRADE 8

5237 ASHTON ROAD

SARASOTA, 34233

941-922-4949

LAKEWOOD RANCH

CAMPUS

SERVES GRADES 9-12

5481 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY

SARASOTA, 34240

941-222-0763

world of professionalism at a very young age. NewGate is an established, triple-accredited school in a region that is becoming increasingly more international every year. A Montessori education creates an entrepreneurial culture. Programs for NewGate’s Middle and High School students include annual internships, drama immersion weeks, research trips, and service learning. NewGate School works with students as unique individuals to ensure they develop their full potential.

Global Campus

NewGate enjoys an international reputation and has drawn families from around the USA and abroad to join us in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. When the global pandemic hit two years ago, NewGate went seamlessly online. While almost everyone has been thrilled to be back on campus, we were joined by students from other states and countries who thrived online. NewGate is excited to introduce our Global Campus e-learning program that will allow students from all over the world to continue their Montessori education in a global learning environment. Today, the school boasts a robust eLearning program for students from four states and three countries. Our local eLearning program allows students with health concerns to continue their studies. STUDENTS 6-16 YEARS OLD.

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Cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

“My daughter appreciates being able to ‘be herself.” The support of the staff is invaluable. Their encouragement for her to grow, experience and embrace changes without fear has given her confidence that will far outlive her school days.” —NEWGATE PARENT

NewGate School is built around a community of families who are passionately committed to giving their children a world-class education that will nurture their self-confidence, personal creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Students proceed through an exciting and challenging international course of studies at a highly individualized pace. If you believe in your child’s potential and recognize that an investment in education pays the best dividends, then NewGate may be the school you have always dreamed of finding.

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ABOUT NEWGATE FOR AGES 1

THROUGH 6TH GRADE

ABOUT

THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY

NOW CELEBRATING ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR, The Out-of-Door Academy is home to more than 800 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers an innovation program focused on educating the whole child in a caring, supportive community. Out-of-Door continually implements new programs and strategies to meet the emerging educational needs of the next generation. Through its evolution, ODA has honored the legacy of its visionary founders who established a school where important lessons would be learned “out-of-door,” or outside the

classroom. Central to that vision was a belief that education should integrate hands-on learning experiences, physical activity, and the arts. Three campuses boast space for visual and performing arts opportunities, as well as interscholastic team sports. More than 50 student-run clubs and activities, including cultural, arts, and service organizations are offered. The Out-of-Door Academy remains dedicated to its long-standing commitment to developing self-confident, well-rounded graduates who become responsible, contributing members of the global society.

LOWER SCHOOL

HISTORIC SIESTA KEY CAMPUS

444 REID STREET | SARASOTA

PRE-K – GRADE 5

LOWER SCHOOL

CLARK ROAD

11011 STATE ROAD 72 | SARASOTA

School’s Mission

The Out-of-Door Academy is an independent, college preparatory school with campuses in Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. ODA nurtures learners to be their best selves through impactful, challenging, and purposeful growth experiences in a supportive and unique environment.

PRE-K - GRADE 1 ODA.EDU

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

UIHLEIN CAMPUS IN LAKEWOOD RANCH

5950 DEER DRIVE | SARASOTA GRADES 6-12

@theoutofdooracademy @oda_thunder

SEA OF STRENGTHS ACADEMY

SEA OF STRENGTHS ACADEMY was founded in 2009 by two experienced teachers who had a very simple goal—to serve students that were not receiving the reading help they so desperately needed in school. These bright students had often lost interest in school, and felt that they would never learn to read. With proper teaching, using Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory phonics, these students did learn to read, and gained the self confidence needed to reach their goals in school and beyond. Sea Of Strengths Academy serves students in grades 2-12 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Students participate in daily Orton-Gillingham instruction, which is also infused into all subject areas. This has a multiplying effect on the reading intervention and is possible because all teachers at Sea Of Strengths Academy receive specialized training from an accredited Orton-Gillingham fellow. Students also receive daily individualized math instruction. Our program is multisensory, using plenty of manipulatives to

School’s Mission

The mission of Sea Of Strengths Academy is to help students with learning differences meet their full potential in school, by providing a high-quality, research-backed, multi-sensory curriculum taught by dedicated and compassionate teachers.

demonstrate math concepts. Students move from the concrete to more abstract concepts, and are allowed to progress at their own pace. Other classes include writing, literature, social studies, science and a quarterly specials rotation. Learning outside the classroom is also supported through frequent field trips and community service opportunities. Our high school program provides students with a number of options, including dual enrollment for college credit or career preparation programs. Through a blended program students attend in-person daily and receive instructional support for their online curriculum. Students in this program also participate in small group OrtonGillingham phonics and daily individualized math instruction. We encourage you to visit our school and to learn why Sea Of Strengths Academy is the best school for students with dyslexia in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Call today to schedule a tour!