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Private School in Columbia, SC
Timmerman School:
The Timmerman School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a private school offering programs from three-year-old kindergarten to the eighth grade, and also provides an on-campus, after-school care program during the academic year. Since its founding in 1954, Timmerman has provided thousands of Columbia-area and Midlands children with the city's finest educational experience. In addition to the basic academic subjects, the school also provides exposure to and training in Spanish, computer science, the arts, and physical education.
Mission Statement:
The Timmerman School believes the child is an eager and willing participant in the action of learning if given a stimulating and nurturing environment. To foster this desire, the faculty, staff, and administration of Timmerman strive to provide a safe, creative, thought-provoking atmosphere in which a child can learn to wonder, question, create decision making skills, and comprehend the meaning and function of the world around him or her.
The development of self discipline, resourcefulness, responsibility, respect for others, and respect for self is, therefore, fundamental to the school's educational philosophy. It is the goal of the school to produce graduates with highly developed thinking skills who are well grounded in all fundamental academic disciplines.
Accreditation:
Receiving the highest accreditation granted by the South Carolina Independent Schools Association, The Timmerman School is recognized as one of South Carolina's top academic environments. This fact is clearly seen in the ever-growing student population.
Kindergarten through Grade 8 Programs:
Kindergarten:
- 3 - 5 year old Kindergarten
Elementary School:
- Grade 1 - 5
Middle School:
- Grade 5 - 8
Subjects Include:
- Spanish
- Computer Science
- The Arts
- Physical Education
Address:
2219 Atascadero Dr., Columbia, South Carolina , USA
Mount Pisgah Christian School, Johns Creek
Courses / Programs
Mount Pisgah Christian School is located in Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia and is an independent, non-denominational, coeducational school serving children from six weeks of age through 12th grade. Pisgah is a school that seeks to work with each of our families to teach the whole child; mind, body and spirit. Pisgah provides small class settings that offer a close, one-on-one relationship between teachers and students. Our teachers know how to motivate and communicate with each student individually and are trained to effectively accommodate different learning styles.We offer elementary full and half day options, middle and upper school programs providing a college prepratory curriculum, honors and AP courses as well as college prep for PSAT, SAT and ACT. We also offer summer camps. Pisgah holds dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and is a member of numerous professional and educational organizations including the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
- Programs for children of six weeks of age to 12th grade
- Full and half day Infants, Toddler & Preschool Program
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with math, science, English and electives including Forensic Science, Baroque Painting, Media Production, Palates of the World, Sports Ethics, Creative Writing, Robotics and more
- Advanced Placement & Honors Courses
- College Prep Courses SAT, ACT & PSAT
- Arts & Athletics
- After School Program
- Summer Camp
- Full and half day Infants, Toddler & Preschool Program
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with math, science, English and electives including Forensic Science, Baroque Painting, Media Production, Palates of the World, Sports Ethics, Creative Writing, Robotics and more
- Advanced Placement & Honors Courses
- College Prep Courses SAT, ACT & PSAT
- Arts & Athletics
- After School Program
- Summer Camp
St. Peter's Catholic School
Courses / Programs
St. Peter's Catholic School is a private Catholic elementary school located in Columbia, South Carolina offering K-4 - 6th Grade programs. We are an Accredited School of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), belonging to the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, SC. The vision of St. Peter’s Catholic School is to provide an academically superior education, based on sound educational research and best practice while maintaining an essential Catholic presence in downtown Columbia. St. Peter’s values and celebrates diversity and provides a nurturing environment that promotes respect and dignity for all.
Students learn their faith by demonstrating honesty, respect, and humility in a loving environment. Our students practice their faith through daily prayer, weekly Mass and direct instruction in the teachings of the Catholic Church based on the gospel values. And students live their faith through service to others.
K4 - 6th Grade Programs for Boys & Girls:
- Kindergarten program
- Elementary school program
- Before-school & After-school child care
- After-school clubs & programs
St.Peter’s School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Kindergarten program
- Elementary school program
- Before-school & After-school child care
- After-school clubs & programs
St.Peter’s School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Pinecrest Academy, Cumming
Courses / Programs
Pinecrest Academy is a private Catholic school serving Grades PK3 - 12, located in Cumming, Forsyth County in Georgia. Forsyth County is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our school maintains the highest academic standards, offers recreational and varsity athletics, advanced placement and honor classes, foreign language choices, fine arts programs, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community. Pinecrest students rank in the top 10% of all schools nationally (public and private) on standardized achievement tests (SAT 10) as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
International studies and Catholic tradition affirm the advantage of single-sex education. This environment best serves the learning styles of each gender. Pinecrest educates boys and girls separately from fourth grade through high school and is the only school in North Atlanta to offer gender specific education. With an average class size of 20 students, teachers are able to ensure individual attention to every student.
- Grades PK-3
- Pre-kindergarten programs
- Lower School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
- Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
- High School (9th - 12th Grade)
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
- Pre-kindergarten programs
- Lower School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
- Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
- High School (9th - 12th Grade)
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) is an NCAA-approved and NISAC-accredited online homeschool provider. • We deliver comprehensive online courses to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students in Tennessee and throughout the United States.
• At ALA, we offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes. Students are also welcome to take single classes. Access to our online courses is available 24/7.
• Our Acellus Curriculum provides individualized programs to suit all students and learning styles. On successful graduation, high school seniors are awarded a college preparatory academic diploma.
• Each child’s educational program is customized to meet their strengths, learning styles and interests to maximize learning.
• We welcome students with special needs, and they will have the opportunity to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy through our school.
• ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC) and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• On completion of the program, high school seniors are awarded a homeschool diploma and an official transcript stating they have completed the requirements for graduation in their state.
Accredited Online K-12 Homeschool Programs:
- Homeschooling curriculum for kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school.
Features include:
• Advance Placement (AP) classes
• College preparation assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
• Single classes and summer classes are also available
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each senior on successful completion of the program
- Homeschooling curriculum for kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school.
Features include:
• Advance Placement (AP) classes
• College preparation assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
• Single classes and summer classes are also available
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each senior on successful completion of the program
Montessori Early Learning Center
Courses / Programs
The Montessori Early Learning Center and School of the Arts, is the largest, oldest and most established Montessori school in Columbia, South Carolina offering programs to children from ages 3-6. Founded July 15, 1976 MELC offers the full spectrum of the Montessori environment in the purest European tradition. All teachers are European trained and our diplomas are considered by Federal guidelines as the foreign equivalent of a Master's degree.
Day Care Programs for 3-6 year olds:
- 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Arts
- Swimming Program
- Spray Pool
- Playground
- Private Music Lessons
- Ballet
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Arts
- Swimming Program
- Spray Pool
- Playground
- Private Music Lessons
- Ballet
- Dance
- Gymnastics
Montessori Academy, Nashville / Brentwood area
Courses / Programs
Montessori Academy is the only Montessori school in Middle Tennessee that holds dual accreditation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and AdvancEd.Situated in Brentwood TN, 12 miles south of Nashville, we a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational school, accepting students from the age of 3 months through the 8th Grade.
Montessori Academy’s faculty and administration are committed to uncompromising standards of academic excellence, and to preparing students to be future leaders.
Additionally, Montessori Academy provides students with a strong sense of belonging in a safe and protected community.
While most public schools are cutting back on the Arts, we view them as a very important component of a solid education. With specialists in all areas, we have strong programs in the visual arts, strings, band, choral music, and drama.
Authentic Montessori School Programs:
Infant Program:
- Ages 3 months - 18 months
Toddler Program:
- Ages 18 months - 36 months
Primary Program:
- Ages 3-6
Lower Elementary Program:
- Ages 6-9 years (1st, 2nd, 3rd Level students)
Upper Elementary / Middle School
- Ages 9-15 (4th through 8th levels)
Infant Program:
- Ages 3 months - 18 months
Toddler Program:
- Ages 18 months - 36 months
Primary Program:
- Ages 3-6
Lower Elementary Program:
- Ages 6-9 years (1st, 2nd, 3rd Level students)
Upper Elementary / Middle School
- Ages 9-15 (4th through 8th levels)