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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
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
Chesterbrook Academy
Courses / Programs
Chesterbrook Elementary, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a preschool and elementry school offering grades Pre-K through 5th. At Chesterbrook Elementary we offer young children the opportunity to learn and develop in a happy, secure, creative and stimulating environment. Our academic program for Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade is a strong, skills-based, comprehensive curriculum. This well-developed program enables our students to achieve success in learning as well as to participate in an extended day program in a safe, structured and supervised environment. In addition, we firmly believe that parent involvement is one of the significant reasons that our children succeed in school.
- Preschool Program
- Elementary School Program
- Afterschool Care
Enrichment Programs include:
- Art
- Computers
- Foreign Language
- Music
- P.E.
- Library
- Garden and Nature Experiences
- Elementary School Program
- Afterschool Care
Enrichment Programs include:
- Art
- Computers
- Foreign Language
- Music
- P.E.
- Library
- Garden and Nature Experiences
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
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.
South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Located in downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a wide range of entertaining and educational summer camps for children. In partnership with Engineering for Kids, the museum offers a variety of 1-week day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers.Each week, the camp days will be broken down into morning and afternoon sessions. Full-day and half-day options are available. Convenient for kids from Darlington, Lee, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter Counties.
1-Week Engineering-Based Summer Camps
- Full day & half-day options available
Camps include:
- LEGO: Mindstorm
- LEGO: How Amusing
- LEGO: Rescue Mission
- Heroes Week
- Momentum Madness
- Survivor: Engineers Cove
- Game Design: Racing Games
- The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
- Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
- Full day & half-day options available
Camps include:
- LEGO: Mindstorm
- LEGO: How Amusing
- LEGO: Rescue Mission
- Heroes Week
- Momentum Madness
- Survivor: Engineers Cove
- Game Design: Racing Games
- The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
- Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
S&E Child Development Center
Courses / Programs
S&E Child Development Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed five star family child care home in the university area. We currently serve ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We also offer before and after school care. S&E Child Development Center supports and supplements the learning taking place during the school day with our Before and After School Program. Quiet time is scheduled for homework in addition to time for the development of friendships, for age-appropriate physical activities, and for opportunities to pursue interests and talents.
Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Programs:
- Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
- Child care
- Before and after school care
- Clean & safe Christian home environment
- After School program operates from the time of school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Before School program operates from 7am until 8am
- Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
- Child care
- Before and after school care
- Clean & safe Christian home environment
- After School program operates from the time of school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Before School program operates from 7am until 8am