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Montessori Elementary & Middle School in Birmingham, AL
Hilltop Montessori School:
Hilltop Montessori School is an independent, secular school in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama offering the highest quality of private education based on the principle of Montessori philosophy. Our student body is composed of children from age 18 months through eighth grade. The environment promotes a child’s discovery, learning, teaching, and growth. Hilltop Montessori’s curriculum fosters within the child a positive attitude toward learning, a respect toward self and others, and an understanding of one’s responsibility to the world.
Montessori Education for Children from Age 18 Months Through 8th Grade:
- Preschool
- Lower Elementary school
- Upper Elementary school
- Middle school
- Children receiving Montessori instruction excel academically and socially and gain the confidence they need to reach their fullest potential.
Toddlers:
Hilltop's Toddler Curriculum includes Practical Life, Cognitive Skills, Motor Skills, Language Skills, Math Skills, Sensorial Skills, Science, Geography, Art, and Sign Language.
Preschool:
Preschool students at Hilltop Montessori study practical life skills, sensorial skills, language skills, math, science, and history. After lunch, students are regrouped by age. While many three and four year olds go home at 12 or 1, kindergarten students remain for additional studies.
Lower Elementary:
Hilltop's Lower Elementary (first through third grade) curriculum focuses on Language Arts, Math, Science, History, and Geography. Extra-curricular offerings including P.E., Spanish, art, computer technology, and music are also incorporated for all students.
Upper Elementary:
Our Upper Elementary class curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, and History objectives. Extra-curricular offerings including P.E., Spanish, art, computer technology, and music are also incorporated for all students.
Middle School:
Hilltop Montessori School offers a traditional middle school curriculum for seventh and eighth graders that is designed to bridge the perceived gap between Montessori and secondary education. The middle school curriculum closely follows the Alabama State Course of Study. In addition to Algebra or PreAlgebra, Literature, Grammar, Science, and Civics, each middle school student participates in art, music, P.E., Spanish, and computer technology classes.
Address:
6 Abbott Square, Birmingham, Alabama , USA
Shades Mountain Christian School
Courses / Programs
Shades Mountain Christian School is an independent Christian school located in Hoover, the largest suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. The school is a ministry of Shades Mountain Independent Church with an enrollment of approximately 470 students in Grades K4 through 12. Many students commute from Jefferson and Shelby counties. The school, founded in 1974, is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. The school provides a strong academic program within the context of the biblical worldview. Students have the opportunity to explore and develop their talents in a variety of areas such as music, art, and athletics.
Christian Education for Students in Grades K4-12:
- Kindergarten
- Elementary school
- Middle school
- High school
- Honors / Advanced placement (AP) courses
- After school program
- Kindergarten
- Elementary school
- Middle school
- High school
- Honors / Advanced placement (AP) courses
- After school program
John Carroll Catholic High School
Courses / Programs
John Carroll Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. We offer outstanding academic, spiritual, fine arts, library, guidance, sports, and extracurricular programs that offer students a complete high school experience and opportunities to develop into well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps into adulthood. Honors courses are designed to challenge gifted students to pursue their studies in greater depth. These courses require more independent study, research, analysis and critical thinking. Advanced courses are offered for those students whose placement exam and prior achievement qualify them for a rigorous college preparatory course of study.
Private High School Program for Grades 9-12:
Features & courses include:
- College preparatory education
- Honors courses
- Advanced placement courses
- Fine arts
- Athletics
Features & courses include:
- College preparatory education
- Honors courses
- Advanced placement courses
- Fine arts
- Athletics
Saint James School
Courses / Programs
Saint James is an independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory school in Montgomery, Alabama with a student body broadly representative of college-bound students. We offer pre-kindergarten through to Grade 12 programs. We offer the best in academics, fine and performing arts, and athletics. We are committed to challenging and assisting students in realizing their individual potential and preparing them for lives of responsibility, service, and achievement. Saint James is accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
Saint James School is located at 6010 Vaughn Road, opposite the Vaughn Road entrance to Blount Cultural Park.
Co-educational Programs for Pre-K - Grade 12 Students:
- Pre-kindergarten
- Lower Elementary (PK3 - 2nd Grade)
- Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grade)
- Middle School
- High School
- College prep, honors and advanced placement courses
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for students whose first language is not English
- Pre-kindergarten
- Lower Elementary (PK3 - 2nd Grade)
- Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grade)
- Middle School
- High School
- College prep, honors and advanced placement courses
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for students whose first language is not English
Alabama Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) is a private, coeducational, college preparatory school in Montgomery, in Montgomery County, Alabama. We are a Christian school affiliated with the churches of Christ. We offer pre-kindergarten through 12th grade programs. The teaching staff at ACA consists of 61 certified professionals, approximately 50% who hold post graduate degrees.Our mission is "To glorify God by providing a quality Christ-centered education which challenges students and teachers to maximize their potential so graduates are prepared to further their education while becoming productive Christian citizens."
The pre-kindergarten through 12th grades are located on the same campus at 4700 Wares Ferry Road.
Christian Education for Students in Pre-K through 12th Grade:
- Pre-kindergarten
- Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Secondary School (Grades 6-12)
- College Preparatory Education
- Advanced Placement / Honors Courses
- Pre-kindergarten
- Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Secondary School (Grades 6-12)
- College Preparatory Education
- Advanced Placement / Honors Courses
Christi / STEPSS Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in Sunrise FL, just 20 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale, Christi/STEPSS Academy is a dual Christian-based private school. The Christi Academy deals with any learning disabilities and regular education for students in Grades K-12, while STEPSS Academy is geared toward providing education for children in the autism spectrum.The Curriculum and course of study at the Christi and STEPSS Academy meets the requirements of the State of Florida.
General Education (K-12) / Programs for students with Learning Disabilities:
Curriculum includes:
- Computer
- Language Arts
- Theology
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Foreign Language (Spanish)
- Art
- Music
- Theater
- Life-Skills
Curriculum includes:
- Computer
- Language Arts
- Theology
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Foreign Language (Spanish)
- Art
- Music
- Theater
- Life-Skills
The New School Montgomery
Courses / Programs
We are a blended-learning (tech + project-based) private micro-school in Montgomery, Alabama, inspired by Maria Montessori, Seth Godin, Salman Khan, and others. We currently accept 1st through 6th graders, and will expand into middle school and high school as our students progress.
Elementary school programs for 1st through 6th graders
Tech-based learning
Project-based learning
Mindfulness
Tech-based learning
Project-based learning
Mindfulness