Fall 2019
South Florida’s most comprehensive guide for families in their search for private education. Our magazine was designed to connect prospective parents with schools, through curriculum and philosophy, so that the whole family can benefit from a supportive learning environment.
South Florida’s most comprehensive guide for families in their search for private education. Our magazine was designed to connect prospective parents with schools, through curriculum and philosophy, so that the whole family can benefit from a supportive learning environment.
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MIAMI-DADE<br />
ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL<br />
MONTESSORI<br />
Curriculum and Approach<br />
The school follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952). Our task is to aid children in their work of<br />
self-creation to help them become independent learners and thinkers. Our motto is “To Learn to Love to Learn.”<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
Spanish Education And Immersion • Computer Education • Sensory Play<br />
Athletics and Extracurricular<br />
Music • Drama • Dance • Art & Ceramics • Conversational Spanish • French • Cooking • Chess • Mah Jongg • Yoga •<br />
D-Lab • Soccer • Flag Football • Basketball • Golf • Swimming • Tennis • Sports & Movement<br />
Achievements and Awards<br />
One Of Only 11 Fully Accredited Montessori Schools In Florida • Students Go On To Attend Top-Notch Miami<br />
College Preparatory Schools Such As Palmer Trinity, Gulliver, Ransom Everglades And Riviera Schools.<br />
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Grades<br />
Students 550<br />
Ratio 14:1<br />
Tuition $18,244<br />
18 Months - 5 th Grade<br />
Full Day<br />
Half Day<br />
Before/After Programs<br />
Summer Camp Program<br />
VISIT US | Campus Tours by Appointment | Registrar - Maria Franco 305.665.6274<br />
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
ALL-BOYS CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP<br />
Curriculum and Approach<br />
Various curriculum pathways within the academic program provide students a graded focus and coherent<br />
progression through specialized fields of study. The curriculum is enhanced by technology-infused blended<br />
learning approaches and features a variety of instructional strategies and enrichment programs that enable all<br />
students to achieve their full potential.<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
31 AP Courses • 23 Dual Enrollment Courses • 80 Honors Courses • Mas Family Program (Mas Scholars/Mas<br />
Honors) • Eight Curriculum Pathways (Artistic Design & Production, Biomedical Science, Broadcast Journalism,<br />
Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Law & Civic Engagement, Athletic Training &<br />
Sports Management) • Externship/Internship/Mentorship Programs • Campus Ministry Program<br />
Athletics And Extracurricular<br />
14 Men's Sports Including Baseball • Basketball • Bowling • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer •<br />
Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track & Field • Water Polo • Wrestling • Volleyball • American Voters Club • Anglers<br />
Club • Aviation Club • Be The Light Club • Bridging The GAP (Outreach To Elderly) • Cangrejos Against Cancer •<br />
CCNN Live (News Network) • Chess Club • Close-Up • Coding Club • Comic Book Club • Current Politics Club •<br />
Grades 9 -12<br />
Students 1726<br />
Ratio 15:1<br />
Tuition $11,000<br />
Before/After Programs<br />
Summer Camp Program<br />
Dominoes Club • Drama Club • Entrepreneurship Club • Environmental Club • Esports Club • Film Club • French Club • Future Business Leaders<br />
Of America • Georgraphy Club • International Thespian Honor Society • Intramural Sports • Investors Club • Key Club • Marist Youth • National<br />
Honor Societies • Paintball Club • Patriot Club • Photography Club • Pre-Law Club • Pre-Med Club • Robotics Club •SADD (Students Against<br />
Destructive Decisions) • Scuba Dive Club • Speech & Debate Club • Squires Club • Stand For The Silent Club • STEM Club • Student Activities<br />
Committee • The Log (School Newspaper) • Video Game Club • Weight Lifting Club • Yearbook Club<br />
Achievements And Awards<br />
11 National Merit Scholarship Finalists • 20 National Commended Students • 36 National Hispanic Scholars • Two Silver Knight Award Winners •<br />
Five Silver Knight Award Honorable Mentions • CCNN Live Broadcast Journalism Program Won 5 National Student Production Emmy Awards And<br />
The Student Television Network's National Championship • Debate Team Ranked #1 In Miami-Dade County And In Top 5% In The Nation • STEM<br />
Team Placed 2Nd In Cyber Technology At The Kennedy Space Station's Global Conrad Innovation Challenge • Robotics Placed 14Th In The Nation<br />
At Vex Competition <strong>2019</strong> • Jazz Band Won "Best Overall Band" At World Strides Heritage Festival • Athletic Program Won The "<strong>2019</strong> Miami Herald<br />
All Boys Major Sports Award (9A-7A)" And The Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All Sports Award For Best High School Boys Athletic Program In Florida •<br />
Geography Team Won The ISSF Geography Bee With One Student Placing 1St Among Florida Students At International Bee<br />
OPEN HOUSE | Nov 16 at 1:00 pm • Campus Tour by Appointment | Admission Director - Michael Marinelli 305.223.5650 x2217<br />
CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY<br />
CO-EDUCATIONAL K-8<br />
Curriculum and Approach<br />
Conchita Espinosa Academy provides children with a complete education, which extends beyond traditional<br />
schooling, in order to create well-rounded, whole individuals. Conchita Espinosa’s method of education is based on<br />
the belief in the power of the arts to transform, enhance, and stimulate young minds. Throughout the school day,<br />
character education takes place, and students are engaged in an environment that fosters the development of selfdiscipline,<br />
respect for self and other, and empathy. CEA’s integration of the arts and traditional academic subjects,<br />
in an intimate environment, supports our students’ development and helps them grow to become well-rounded,<br />
creative, and confident individuals.<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
Mastery Program • Arts Integration • Conservatory Of The Arts • Smart Classrooms • Spanish And French<br />
Programs • Educational Travel Program (Study Abroad) • STEAM • CTV • Lego Robotics • Mathletes •<br />
Orchestra And Music Ensemble • Conchita Magazine • Future Teachers<br />
Athletics And Extracurricular<br />
Volleyball • Cross-Country • Basketball • Soccer • Baseball • Track And Field • Flag Football • Cougar Intramural<br />
Athletic Program • Dance (Ballet, Spanish Dance, Ballroom, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary) • Music (Orchestra,<br />
Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Ukelele, Cuatro, Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone,<br />
Voice) • Theatre • Visual Arts • Student Council • Amor En Accion Service Club • French<br />
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www.conchitaespinosa.com<br />
Grades PK3 - 8<br />
Students 600<br />
Ratio 10:1<br />
Tuition $8,650 - $9,200<br />
Full Day<br />
Half Day<br />
Before/After Programs<br />
Summer Camp Program<br />
Achievements And Awards<br />
Library Of Congress Letters - Literature State Finalist (7 Years In A Row) • 3Rd Place State Winner (<strong>2019</strong>) • 2Nd And 3Rd Place State Winners<br />
(2018, <strong>2019</strong>) • Boys Varsity Soccer League Champions (2018) • Boys Junior Varsity Soccer League Champions (2018) • Boys Junior Varsity<br />
Basketball League Champions (<strong>2019</strong>) • 7 And Under Soccer League Champions (<strong>2019</strong>) • 10 And Under Soccer League Champions (2011-<strong>2019</strong> -<br />
8 Yrs Undefeated) • Girls Volleyball League Champions (2017) • Girls Cross Country County Champions (2017, <strong>2019</strong>)<br />
OPEN HOUSE | January 25th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Registrar - Audrey Gonzalez 305.227.1149 | registration@conchitaespinosa.com
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