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.
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DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY<br />
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL<br />
Curriculum and Approach<br />
Known for its challenging general and Judaic studies curriculum, DKJA is an extraordinary and diverse<br />
community of learners inspired by Jewish values and empowered to succeed in tomorrow's world. Our academic<br />
programming encompasses project-based learning with a focus on STEAM based learning and features a state-ofthe-art<br />
makerspace in addition to a new film studio. Our dual curriculum is infused with the leadership principles<br />
of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Our mission is to educate our children to be knowledgeable and<br />
responsible citizens of the world, committed to Jewish values and lifelong learning.<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
18 AP Courses • 81 Advanced/Honors Courses • Makerspace • Engineering Program • Law Program • Medical<br />
Studies Program • Israel Trip Experiences • Personalized Learning Program • Smart Classrooms • 1:1 iPad Or<br />
Chromebooks • School Garden • Innovation Lab • Coding And Computer Sciences • Visual Arts • Performing Arts •<br />
Franklin Covey Leader In Me Lighthouse School<br />
Athletics and Extracurricular<br />
Grades K - 12<br />
Students 540<br />
20 Boys And Girls Sports Teams For High School And Middle School Including Flag Football • Cross Country •<br />
Basketball • Soccer • Baseball • Tennis • Volleyball • Drama • Fine Arts • Ceramics • Science Club • Chess Club •<br />
Math Club • Dance Squad • Minecraft Club • Comic Drawing • AP Level Art Program • Rock Band Club • International Film Club<br />
Ratio 6:1<br />
Tuition $24,000<br />
www.DJKA.net<br />
Full Day<br />
Before/After Programs<br />
Financial Aid Available<br />
Scholarships Available<br />
Achievements and Awards<br />
Congressional Art Award • National AP Scholar <strong>2019</strong> • National AP Scholar 2018 • AP Scholar With Distinction <strong>2019</strong> • AP Scholar With<br />
Distinction 2018 • AP Scholar With Honor <strong>2019</strong> • AP Scholar With Honor 2018 • AP Scholar <strong>2019</strong> • AP Scholar 2018 • National Merit Semi-Finalists<br />
And Scholar • High School Volleyball Championship • Boys Tennis Champion • Soccer Championship • Flag Football Championship • Middle<br />
School Boys And Girls Tennis Championship And Girls Basketball Championship.<br />
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OPEN HOUSE | Kindergarten - November 5 th at 9:30 am | Campus Tours by Appointment<br />
| admissions@dkja.net<br />
THE GREENE SCHOOL<br />
INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL<br />
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Curriculum and Approach<br />
The Greene School provides a nurturing and caring environment, enhanced by a low student-teacher ratio and<br />
personalized learning approach that incorporates individualized attention, hands-on experiential learning, and a<br />
challenging and well-rounded curriculum.<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
Advanced/Honors Algebra 1• Advanced/Honors Algebra 2 • Advanced/Honors Geometry • Band • Dance • Drama<br />
• Mindfulness And Yoga • Art • Computer Science • Engineering • Robotics • Tinkering • Makerspace • 3D Printers •<br />
Gardens And Green Space • Music And Movement • Speech And Debate • Entrepreneurship<br />
Athletics and Extracurricular<br />
Volleyball • Cross-Country • Basketball • Chess • Taekwondo • Hip Hop • Drama • First Lego League • Junior<br />
Robotics Lego League • American Sign Language • Funball<br />
Achievements and Awards<br />
DAR (Daughters Of American Revolution) Contest Winner • 1 St Place Robot Design-Robotics • GeoBee State Winner<br />
www.thegreeneschool.com<br />
Grades PK - 8<br />
Students 123<br />
Ratio 8:1<br />
Tuition $21,000 - $28,850<br />
Full Day<br />
Extended Care<br />
Financial Aid Available<br />
Summer Camp Program<br />
OPEN HOUSE | Nov 13 th • Dec 4 th • Jan 15 th • Feb 12 th • Mar 18 th • Apr 8 th • Apr 29 th | Admissions Liaison - Dawn Derosa | dderosa@thegreeneschool.com<br />
MEYER PREPARATORY SCHOOL<br />
COLLEGE PREP, POSNACK JEWISH DAY SCHOOL NETWORK<br />
Curriculum and Approach<br />
Meyer Preparatory School is part of the Posnack School Network educating over 1000 students. Meyer Prep offers<br />
a unique, innovative educational experience that combines an outstanding general studies curriculum with an<br />
innovative and empowering Jewish studies curriculum. At Meyer Prep, our focus is on our students' academic<br />
achievements and their character development. We believe this is achieved most successfully when families and our<br />
school faculty work together to create an insatiable yearning for discovery and knowledge.<br />
Courses and Programs<br />
International Baccalaureate Middle School • Aviation And Engineering • 3 Innovation STEAM Labs (K-2, 3-5,<br />
6-8) • Theater • Art • Robotics • 3D Printing • Coding • Media Production • Debate Elective • Yoga • Music • Dual<br />
Curriculum (General And Judaic)<br />
Athletics and Extracurricular<br />
Grades K - 8<br />
Students 118<br />
Ratio 5:1<br />
Tuition $16,500 - $22,750<br />
Boys- Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball And Track And Field • Girls- Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, And Track And Field • Extra Curricular/Clubs-<br />
Mathcounts, Drama, Chess, Band, Ceramics<br />
Achievements and Awards<br />
Palm Beach County Science And Engineering Fair • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - National Medal & Gold Key Winner • Hanley Foundation Youth<br />
Art Competition • No Excuse For Abuse Art Competition • Science Award Winners Of Pollutions Prevention Coalition Of PB, Florida Department<br />
Of Environmental Protections, And Office Of Naval Research • Hiddush Award For Innovation In Teaching And Learning • Grinspoon Award For<br />
Excellence In Jewish Education<br />
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IB WORLD SCHOOL<br />
www.meyerprep.org<br />
Full Day<br />
Financial Aid Available<br />
OPEN HOUSE | Nov 14 th • Dec 5 th • Feb 20 th | Campus Tours By Appointment | Admissions - Natalie Barak 561.238.9008 | nbarak@meyerprep.org<br />
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