Focus on Education Resources
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ew Jersey parents are fortunate to have a wealth of options for their children’s education, tutoring and enrichment classes. Here is a sampling of local private and independent schools, tutoring centers and enrichment classes with open house dates. These open houses provide insider information and help to answer questions for parents. Please contact each school or center directly for any questions.
Banyan Elementary School 12 Hollywood Ave, Fairfield 973-439-1919 www.BanyanSchool.com Director/Principal: Wendy McNeill wmcneill@banyanschool.com Assistant Principal: Patricia Walters-DiGiaimo pdigiaimo@banyanschool.com www.BanyanSchool.com Age Group: Kindergarten – 8th Grade Open house/tours: To schedule a visit, please contact the school office.
Banyan High School 471 Main St, Little Falls 973-785-1919 / www.BanyanSchool.com Principal: Marguerite Freeman mfreeman@banyanschool.com www.BanyanSchool.com Age Group: 9th – 12th Grade and LIFE Academy: 18-to-21 (Learning Independence. Fostering Empowerment.) Open house/tours: To schedule a visit, please contact the school office. Banyan School is private, non-profit, stateapproved school for students with significant, language-based learning disabilities. Our dedicated faculty is trained in a variety of research-based, multi-sensory teaching techniques and strategies, including the Wilson Reading System®. With small classes, individualized attention and integrated assistive technology, we are committed to establishing the foundation students need for learning while fostering social and interpersonal skills.
Berkeley College 44 Riflee Camp Road, Woodland Park. 800-446-5400 berkeleycollege.edu In a wooded setting on a lush mountaintop adjacent to parklands and a reservoir, the Woodland Park campus is an idyllic environment for the college experience. Beautiful architecture combines with modern technology in a setting that is conveniently located in the suburbs of New York City. Ample parking is available and major highways are easily accessible. Security services include on-campus security personnel and 24/7 monitoring.
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The Craig School 15 Tower Hill Rd, Mt Lakes 973-334-1295 www.craigschool.org Age Groups: Grades 2–8
The Craig High School
Montclair Cooperative School 65 Chestnut St, Montclair 973-783-4955 www.montclaircoop.org Age Group: 3-14 year old The Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers, and parents who are dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment where children flourish intellectually and where they develop exceptional social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility.
Morristown-Beard School
310 Lathrop Rd, Boonton 973-334-1234 / www.craigschool.org Contact: Nicole Moon Email: nmoon@craigschool.org Age Groups: Grades 9–12 The mission of the Craig School is to provide to students a strategy-based, comprehensive and challenging school experience that acknowledges their learning disabilities, builds on their aptitudes, and strengthens their self-awareness and self-esteem. They help parents assess their child’s true potential and understand the nature of learning disabilities and provide families an internal support network within the Craig community.
70 Whippany Rd, Morristown mbs.net Age Group: Grades 6-12 Open House: Visit mbs.net/admission to schedule a tour or register for an Information Session. Contact the Admission Office at admission@mbs.net or 973-5393032 x516 for more information regarding admission events. Within a culture of support and collaboration, Morristown-Beard School students discover and develop their individual pathways to academic success and personal fulfillment while becoming enlightened, morally responsible citizens of the world.
Lacordaire Academy
Mount St. Dominic Academy
155 Lorraine Ave, Montclair 973-744-1156 x12 lacordaireacademy.com PK–8 coed, All Womens High School 9-12 Information Session: December 2, 9-10am, and February 3, 9-10am Lacordaire Academy is a 101 year old coeducational Catholic school from prekindergarten through eighth grade, and women-only for high school. It is led by a veteran leadership team that works together to meet its Dominican goals and high academic standards.
The Language Institute 175 Fairfield Ave, Suite 2C, West Caldwell 973-228-1843 thelanguageinstitute.com Contact: Phyllis Ignozza Email: information@thelanguageinstitute.com Age Groups: Age 6 and up, middle/high school, college level students and adults A full-service language school for adults and children. Their state certified teachers will help your middle, high school or college age child succeed with expert remedial or enrichment tutoring. For travel, work or personal interest, adult language learners will find a program to meet their needs, busy schedules and budget and to reach their language learning goals.
November 2021
3 Ryerson Ave, Caldwell 973-226-0660 www.msdacademy.org Age Groups: 14-18 years old (girls only) Open House: March 31, 6:30pm Truth and love. Inquiry and commitment. Knowledge and action. These words are at the heart of Mount St. Dominic Academy, dedicated to educating and empowering young women in the Dominican Tradition.
Newark Academy 91 S Orange Ave, Livingston 973-992-7000 newarka.edu Age Groups: 6-12 grade Newark Academy is a coeducational private day school. The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1928.
Newmark K-8 School and Newmark High School 1000 Cellar Ave, Scotch Plains 908-753-0330 www.newmarkeducation.com Age Groups: K-12 Open House Dates: Virtual School Visits
