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Education Profiles 2008

 

21st Century Cyber Charter School

Grades 6 - 12

Downingtown, PA

1.877.WEBCYBER

www.21cccs.org

A state accredited, diploma-granting school serving Pennsylvania students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to deliver world-class curriculum and outstanding customer service. Our teachers, all PA-certified, develop and teach our classes. 21CCCS is the only cyber charter school in PA to make AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for 3 consecutive years.

A L'ECOLE FRANCAISE

Grades 4 - 12

Bala Cynwyd, PA

610.660.9645

Teaching French through different activities developing understanding, and speaking in small groups setting, with native Instructors. Also, mini day care for children 5 years old minimum.

Agora Cyber Charter School

Grades K - 12

Devon, PA

866.548.9451

www.K12.com/agora

The Agora Cyber Charter School, a tuition-free public cyber school, provides PA students in kindergarten through high school with access to the exceptional K12 online curriculum, books, and learning materials, as well as certified teacher support, and an active, involved school community.

Archbishop Wood High School

Grades 9 - 12

Warminster, PA

215.672.5050

www.archwood.org

"Within a Catholic community, Archbishop Wood High School provides a comprehensive, college preparatory curriculum, enhanced by spiritual, service, and extra-curricular experiences, that will enable all students to be productive, responsible Christians in a technologically complex, rapidly changing world."

Archmere Academy
Grades 9 -12

Claymont, DE

302.798.6632

Archmere’s rigorous college preparatory program offers a variety of core and elective courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences and technology. Annually, approximately 170 Archmere students take over 300 A.P. Exams. In the past 22 years, over 93% of Archmere students taking A.P. exams scored a 3 or better.

 

Bethlehem Catholic High School

Grades 9 -12

Bethlehem, PA

610.866.0791

www.bethlehemcatholichs.org

Bethlehem Catholic is a co-educational community that serves students of diverse academic, social, cultural and economic backgrounds. We provide a faith-centered community dedicted to academic excellence and growth in Christian values.

Building Blocks Learning & Child Development Center

Grades K

Allentown, PA

610.395.9696

www.buildingblockchildcare.com

Our Kindergarten program is a comprehensive skill-based program, designed to prepare children for the first grade. Lessons are tailored to meet your child’s individual needs and designed to give children opportunities to explore, question, communicate, and create in a fun, supportive environment.

Buckingham Friends School
Grades K-8

Lahaska, PA

215.794.7491

www.bfs.org

Inspiring a lifelong love of learning, nurturing a respect for the Light in every person, and fostering a sense of spiritual community since 1794.

 

Cambridge School
Pennington, NJ
609-730-9553
www.thecambridgeschool.org

Cambridge School is committed to providing an extraordinary education for bright children who learn differently, grades K-8. Our program is individualized, multi-sensory, comprehensive and structured. We are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools & NIPSA.

Camp Katan-Shir Ami

Grades PK
Newtown, PA

215.968.6255

Preschool camp-crafts, water-play, professional entertainment, small groups

Camphill Special School

Grades K -12
Glenmoore, PA

610.469.9236

www.camphillspecialschool.org

Camphill Special School provides residential and day programs for children ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities. The School features adapted Waldorf curriculum and a variety of therapies. Students live, work, and celebrate in homes with houseparents and their families. A transition program for students through age 21 available after grade 12.

Covenant Christian Academy of the Lehigh Valley

Grades K - 8

Bethlehem, PA

610.868.7302

www.cca-lehighvalley.org

Covenant Christian Academy has been established to provide a sound education of high academic standards, integrated with the truth of the Holy Scriptures, and to assist parents in applying scriptural direction.

FasTracKids
Grades PK - 1

Jeffersonville, PA

610.757.4669

www.fastrackids.com

At FasTracKids we let kids be kids, just smarter kids. Our Program focuses on developing an understanding of individual learning styles in order to better stimulate brain development & subsequently create an improved opportunity to learn. We offer FasTracK Tots & FasTracKids enrichment and full &  PT preschool. Ages 2-8. Subsidy is available.

 

Frankford Friends School
Grades PK - 8

Philadelphia, PA

215.533.5368

www.frankfordfriendsschool.org

The academic curriculum maintains high standards for excellence requiring solid mastery of basic skills and challenges students to broaden their horizons.  Small classes provide a warm, personalized setting in which each teacher knows the children well, shows love and care for them as individuals, and encourages their best efforts.

 

Friends' Central School
Grades PK -12

Wynnewood, PA

610.649.7440

www.friendscentral.org

Friends' Central combines the rigorous pursuit of academic excellence with an adherence to the Quaker testimonies of equality, peace, integrity, and service to the community. The result is a powerhouse of a school fueled by intellectual excitement, creative energy, friendship, and optimistic care for the world.

 

French American School of Princeton
Grades PK - 5

Princeton, NJ

609.430.3001

The French American School of Princeton offers a challenging bilingual education to students of diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education in French and in English, and preparing our students for tomorrow's world. Being bilingual is a significant asset in a changing environment where communication is essential.

 

French International School of Philadelphia
Grades PK - 8

Bala Cynwyd, PA

610.667.1284

The French International School of Philadelphia, a bilingual school from PK3 to G8 accredited by the Middle States Association and the French Ministry of Education, offers a dual curriculum in French and in English. Before and after-school care until 6:00 pm.

 

Friends School Mullica Hill
Grades PK - 8

Mullica Hill, NJ

856.478.2908

www.friendsmh.org

Developing an excellent academic foundation; gaining self-confidence; growing in self-esteem; learning self-discipline; becoming thoroughly prepared for the academic rigors of college preparatory school; accepting the challenge to do one’s best; learning to adapt to change; learning to deal with success/failure, and advancing social awareness.

 

Gateway School of the Lehigh Valley
Grades 7 -12

Bethlehem, PA

610.867.8055

mfdragon39@yahoo.com

To educate students in grades 7-12 with learning differences

 

Goddard School
Grades PK - K

Various Locations in Tri-state Area

800.GODDARD

www.goddardschool.com

At The Goddard School® teachers nurture the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years old and encourage each child’s lifelong love of learning.  Goddard offers families the benefit of on-site owners and education directors who provide dependable management and open communication

 

Grace Montessori School

Grades PK - 3

Allentown, PA

610.435.4060

www.gracemontessori.org

The Montessori method is the guiding principle behind Grace Montessori School. The test of time has proven it wise. Our continuing focus on educational excellence, moral grounding, and the diversity of our student body has earned for us a reputation as one of the best early childhood schools in the Valley.

Holy Spirit School

Grades PK - 8

Allentown, PA

610.434.4044

www.holyspiritschoolallentown.com

A Catholic school of the Diocese of Allentown, Holy Spirit School serves preschool to 8th grade students in its elementary and middle school buildings located in the city of Allentown. Holy Spirit offers a culturally diverse student body in a small class setting and is a wonderful place for children to grow academically and spiritually.

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
Grades 6 -12

Merion Station, PA

610.667.4070

www.jbha.org

Dynamic dual curriculum of college preparatory and Jewish studies in an inspiring, nurturing environment.

 

Lansdowne Friends School

Grades PK - 6

Lansdowne, PA

610.623.2548

www.lansdownefriendsschool.org

To offer a creative inquiry-based hands-on curriculum that encourages academic growth through discovery and fosters development of compassion, inner discipline, sense-of-self and problem solving. Programs include language arts, social studies, mathematics, Spanish, fine arts, shop, music, gym and a newly enriched environmental science program.

Lear Educational Center

Grades PK -12
Easton, PA

610-252-0965

www.leareducationalcenter.com

The Lear Educational Center is committed to ensuring all students meet their full potential.  We instruct one teacher to one student using highly respected and researched programs.  We instruct in all areas of language arts, speech and language, PSSA, PSAT and SAT assessments, auditory processing, ADD/ADHD and general tutoring.                                                    

 

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

Grades K -12

Bethlehem, PA

610.866.9660

www.lvacademy.org

Providing a quality choice in K-12 education built on a global foundation of academic excellence, active parental involvement, and applied character development, by integrating technology into innovative teaching strategies and best learning practices.

Middletown Montessori School

Grades PK - K

Media, PA

610.891.7214

www.middletownmontessorischool.com

The Montessori classroom is designed to give a child freedom in a prepared environment. The child is motivated from within and learns through the successful repetition of the self correcting materials in the classroom. "The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence." Now accepting enrollment.

Montgomery School

Grades PK - 8

Chester Springs, PA

610.827.7222

www.montgomeryschool.org

Montgomery School is dedicated to the development of each child in mind and body through academics, fine and performing arts, and athletics in an enriching cultural and physical environment. The School is equally committed to the development of each child's character, with an emphasis on integrity, respect, responsibility, and service to others.

 

Moorestown Friends School
Grades PK -12

Moorestown, NJ

856.235.2900

www.mfriends.org

Founded in 1785, Moorestown Friends School (MFS) is a Quaker day school with 725 students in Preschool - Grade 12.  Students typically register the highest SAT schools in South Jersey and benefit from a diverse offering of extracurricular activities.  Please browse the school website at www.mfriends.org for much more information.

 

Mother Teresa Regional School

Grades PK - 8

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

732.291.1050

www.mtregional.com

Mother Teresa Regional School is a catholic education community committed to academic excellence while helping children realize their full potential in an environment where they feel secure, confident and connected to their faith.

Oak Lane Day School
Grades PK - 6

Blue Bell, PA

610.825.1055

www.oaklanedayschool.org

Oak Lane Day School's mission is to honor each child's unique individuality while fostering intellectual, creative, academic and personal growth within a diverse community of active, engaged learners.

 

Orchard Friends School

Grades K -8

Riverton, NJ

856.786.1123

www.orchardfriends.org

Orchard Friends School is for children, K to 8th grade, of average to above average intelligence who have language-based learning differences. Our goal is to educate each child according to their unique learning style and provide them with strategies so that they may successfully return to a more traditional classroom.

Pearl Speech Associates

Grades PK -12

Cherry Hill, NJ

856.429.1505

An experienced professional provides speech & language therapy with the active participation of family members in order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the therapeutic process

Plymouth Meeting Friends School

Grades PK - 6

Plymouth Meeting, PA

www.pmfs1780.org

Quaker education for a diverse community; development of responsibility to a global community

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Grades K - 8

Princeton

NJ

609-921-6499

www.princetonacademy.org

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to academic excellence within a faith-based community. A jr. kindergarten through 8th grade school dedicated to the education of boys, Princeton Academy is shaped by the Goals and Criteria adopted by the network of the Sacred Heart Schools around the world.

Regional Enrichment & Learning Center
Grades K -12

Laurel Springs, NJ

856.232.7325

www.realcenters.com

The REAL Center provides a variety of services for students from K-12th grade.

Offering Summer Enrichment Camp, Enrichment/Tutoring programs in reading, writing language arts, math. Psychological/Education Evaluations, Social Skills groups are on going. REAL is an approved Clinic and Agency by the New Jersey Department of Education. 

 

Saint Michael the Archangel School
Grades K - 8
Limeport/Colesville, PA

610.867.8422

www.st-mikes.com

Saint Michael the Archangel School provides a quality educational experience from its nurturing and knowledgeable faculty.  Our school develops the qualities of leadership, scholarship and service in each of its students.  Religious development and moral discipline, together with academic excellence, provides solid character formation.  Students’ personal development is promoted through a code of conduct emphasizing justice, love, patience, peace and respect.

 

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Grades PK -12

Princeton, NJ

609.921.2330

www.stuartschool.org

Co-ed preschool; girls only K - 12.  Stuart will enrich your daughter with a rigorous, curriculum; inspire her creativity, and empower her to serve the greater good.

 

The Bridge Academy
Grades 8 - 18 years

Lawrenceville, NJ

609.844.0770

www.banj.org

The Bridge Academy was founded in 2003 to help students bridge the gap between potential and performance.  A state certified private school serving students with language based learning disabilities ages 8-18 of average to above average potential.

 

The Hillside School
Grades K -6

Macungie, PA

610.967.3701
www.hillsideschool.org

The Hillside School is an accredited K-6 coed day school specializing in the education of 128 students with learning differences. 

 

The Lewis School of Princeton
Grades PK -12

Princeton, NJ

609.924.8120

www.lewisschool.org

FOUNDED IN 1973, A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, CO-EDUCATIONAL, TRADITIONAL DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO DYSLEXIA, AUDITORY PROCESSING AND ATTENTION.

 

The Lutheran Academy

Grades K - 8

Allentown, PA

610.841.4144

www.thelutheranacademy.org

The Lutheran Academy provides quality education, shapes Christian values and encourages a child's relationship with God. No child is left behind with our small classroom sizes, more than 6 field trips per year and standards-based curriculum.

The Miquon School
Grades PK - 6

Conshohocken, PA

610.818.1231

www.miquon.org

Our program and environment develop skills and instill confident attitudes for future citizens of the 21st century : wonder, inquiry, independence and creative thinking.  We give our children time to grow, and inspire their respect for peace, justice, and democracy through our legacy of Progressive education.

 

The Pilot School     
Grades ages 5 - 14 

Wilmington, DE

302.478.1746

For fifty years The Pilot School’s mission has been to uncover the unique educational challenges of each student, and to give each child the specific developmental tools, guidance, and attention needed to learn, achieve, and ultimately, to feel comfortable and be successful in the academic environment that is most appropriate.

 

The Quaker School at Horsham
Grades 1 - 9

Horsham, PA

215.674.2875

www.quakerschool.org

The Quaker School at Horsham is considered to be at the forefront of delivering caring, research-based education to students with a wide range of learning differences. We help children compensate for, and build from, their learning differences and develop strategies for successful learning and self confidence.

 

The Swain School
Grades PK -8

Allentown, PA

610.433.4542

www.swain.org

The Swain School is an independent, coed, college preparatory school. For almost 80 years we have offered an education of exceptional quality to children ages 3 - 8th grade, through small classes, an enriched curriculum, state-of-the-art technology, and a complete program of arts, athletics and character education.

 

The Wyndcroft School
Grades PK - 8

Pottstown, PA

610.326.0544

www.wyndcroft.org

The Wyndcroft School provides a strong academic program enabling the child to establish a firm foundation for a happy and successful future.

 

Wilmington Montessori School
Grades PK - 6

Wilmington, DE

302.475.0555

www.wmsde.org

Awakening the child' spirit and imagination. Encouraging independence, kindness and self-discipline. Helping children to observe, question and explore.

 




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