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Private School in Fort Lauderdale, FL
AEF Preparatory Schools, South Florida:
Catering to students in the Fort Lauderdale / South Florida area, AEF Schools is a multiple-campus, co-educational private school program for students in Grades 1-12. Our four separate schools provide Elementary, Middle and High School Preparatory programs, as well as a therapeutic and social program for children with learning difficulties. AEF schools offer a traditional curriculum which is supplemented by social, cognitive, and life skills, specifically designed to teach both the English language and culture. AEF caters to students who, for one reason or another, are not being successful or as successful as they should be academically, socially, and/or at home.
Who We Are:
Alternative Education Foundation (AEF) operates a variety of schools, camps, tutoring services, and parent support groups for children and families whose needs are not being met by traditional public schools or mainstream services.
Our Students:
Many of AEF School’s students have been diagnosed with ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, and related disorders. Some students do not have a diagnosis; they simply perform better in a smaller, safer, and more structured environment. Our children have some or all of the following characteristics:
- Are high functioning (potentially average to above average IQ)
- May not test well (IQ score may not be indicative of their intelligence)
- Are not being successful at home or in school despite their intelligence
- Do not, cannot or will not respond effectively
- Cannot stay focused or work independently
- Jump from subject to subject
- May come across as rude or oppositional
- Keep repeating the same behaviors
Multiple Campuses:
Instead of combining all of our programs and students on one large campus, AEF has opened multiple campuses in order to better accommodate the individual needs of our students. Each campus focuses on specific goals and caters only to students whose needs can be met.
About Us Location Courses / Programs
Co-educational Private School Programs for Students in Grades 1-12:
- Elementary Preparatory (Grades 1-5)
- Middle Preparatory (Grades 6-8)
- High School Preparatory (Grades 9-12)
- Westham Academy (unique therapeutic social environment for students have been diagnosed with Aspergers, PDD, and other Autistic spectrum disorders)
Homestay Programs for International Students:
AEF offers private housing cottages and well as private stays with other AEF families. International students stay with a local American family for the school year. Students of our international program come from a wide range of areas including South American, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and more. AEF has well established contacts with quality Colleges and Universities in Florida and the south east region.
Address:
4650 SW 61st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida 33314, USA
Trinity Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, Trinity Christian Academy was founded in 1967 to meet the academic, spiritual, physical and social needs of our students.The lower division consists of grades K3 through 6. Highly qualified and certified teachers provide a strong foundation for education, spiritually, and life skills development. Our academic program is enhanced by special opportunities through chapel, music, physical education, technology, athletics, and the elementary library. The upper division encompasses grades 7 through 12. One of the primary academic purposes is to prepare students for college. We offer college prep PSAT, ACT and SAT as well as honors and placement courses. We also provide an extensive fine arts program as well as an athletics program. Each year, our students are offered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to various universities and colleges throughout America.
TCA is fully accredited through F.A.C.C.S., the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, S.A.C.S., the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and S.A.C.S. C.A.S.I., the Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Programs from Kindergarten through 12th Grade:
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, social studies, science, world languages and a wide range of electives
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Fine Arts Program
- Athletics Program
- Scholarship Program
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, social studies, science, world languages and a wide range of electives
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Fine Arts Program
- Athletics Program
- Scholarship Program
Paladin Academy, Pembroke Pines
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of Pembroke Pines FL, just 20 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale, Paladin Academy is a private, co-ed, non-sectarian school that focuses exclusively on students with mild learning differences. For over 30 years, we’ve provided a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for talented K-12 students who hold average to above average intelligence.
Paladin's mission is to provide a unique and nurturing environment for students with learning challenges. Many of our students have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia or simply require a smaller classroom environment to be successful.
Our curriculum utilizes multi-sensory strategies and specifically chosen support materials to teach, remediate and facilitate each student’s individual learning needs. Our multi-sensory and individualized educational program builds a foundation for life-long success.
Accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS CASI), the school campus includes two technology labs, science labs, basketball courts, soccer field, swimming facilities and more. Paladin Academy is located near I-75 and Sheridan Street.
The Paladin Academy is a participant of the McKay Scholarship Program.
“Paladin has helped me with my work ethic. I have made many friends and teachers actually show they care by taking the time to help.”
- Paladin Student
K-12 Curriculum featuring Individualized College Prep Education:
- Elementary School: Kindergarten – 4th Grade
- Middle School: 5th – 8th Grade
- High School: 9th – 12th Grade
Our unique approach enables Paladin Academy to cater to students who require a smaller class size, a more individualized structured environment and, if needed, a slower academic pace.
- Elementary School: Kindergarten – 4th Grade
- Middle School: 5th – 8th Grade
- High School: 9th – 12th Grade
Our unique approach enables Paladin Academy to cater to students who require a smaller class size, a more individualized structured environment and, if needed, a slower academic pace.
Focus Academy, Tampa
Courses / Programs
Located in the Temple Terrace area, just 10 minutes north of downtown Tampa FL, Focus Academy is a private charter school for students ages 14-22 who have learning, and social skills challenges. We serve students with a range educational designations including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectually Disabled (IND), Specific Learning Disabled (SLD), and Language Impaired (LI). We provide differentiated, individualized instruction, but emphasize a full high school experience, including sports and physical education and state of the art technology. The curriculum at Focus Academy is structured with dual purposes: academic achievement and social success. We specialize in social skills training with relationship building and real life application.
At Focus Academy, students will also have access to activities that will strengthen social skills in ways not offered through other schools.
High School Curriculum for students with learning difficulties & social skills challenges (ages 14-22)
- Focus on student strengths, natural passions and interests
- Learning community where students feel valued, supported, and successful
- Social skills training with relationship building and real life application
- Creative arts therapies and sports/physical education
- Afterschool enrichment programs
- State of the art technology
- Focusing on the whole student
- Focus on student strengths, natural passions and interests
- Learning community where students feel valued, supported, and successful
- Social skills training with relationship building and real life application
- Creative arts therapies and sports/physical education
- Afterschool enrichment programs
- State of the art technology
- Focusing on the whole student
St. Martha Catholic School
Courses / Programs
St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota is a fully accredited Elementary and Middle School teaching students from age 3 in Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Our school is located just West of I-75 at the corner of Fruitville Road and McIntosh Road. While we are based on tradition, our facility, curriculum, and programs are all state of the art. We help parents create faith-filled, intelligent, compassionate future leaders. While we are based on tradition, our facility, curriculum, and programs are all state of the art. We help parents create faith-filled, intelligent, compassionate future leaders. Our core curriculum is guided by the Diocese of Venice and the Sunshine State Standards, however, we strive to exceed these standards. We measure our academic performance in a variety of ways including the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills where our scores are compared to schools not just in Florida, but across the nation. St. Martha students have consistently performed in the top 20% across the nation year after year.
- Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 8 education programs:
Our core subjects include:
- Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.
Our specialist subjects include:
- Art, Music, Drama, Spanish, Physical Education and Library.
- Fully supervised and structured aftercare program available.
Our core subjects include:
- Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.
Our specialist subjects include:
- Art, Music, Drama, Spanish, Physical Education and Library.
- Fully supervised and structured aftercare program available.
Transfiguration Early Childhood Center, St. Petersburg
Courses / Programs
Transfiguration Early Childhood Center in St Petersburg in Pinellas County, FL, is an Early Childhood Center offering year-round programs to children ages 2-5 years. Our curriculum is based on weekly thematic units. (Example: All about me, Harvest, Community Helpers) The curriculum is designed so each child can learn and explore in a developmentally appropriate way.At Transfiguration Early Childhood Center, our mission is to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that strives to meet the individual needs of a child in a safe, inviting environment where children feel free to create, explore and express themselves. Our aim is to educate the “child” socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually.
All our teachers are background screened and state certified in Early Childhood Education. In addition, our teachers are trained in First Aid, CPR and Safe Environment.
Year-Round Early Childhood Program (For children ages 2-5 years):
- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - VPK
- Summer Program
- Field Trips and Visitors
- Indoor Playground
- Special Projects
- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - VPK
- Summer Program
- Field Trips and Visitors
- Indoor Playground
- Special Projects
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Enroll in an accredited online homeschool course from Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA), and give your child or teenager the opportunity to benefit from quality, NCAA-approved online education from the comfort of their own home.• Adirondack Learning Academy is a Brevard County-based online homeschool provider that serves K-12 students in Florida, and throughout the U.S.
• Through our partnership with Acellus (online curriculum provider), we are able to offer an in-home online option that expands learning beyond the walls of any school to provides a global academic experience. At the same time, online students can still participate in extracurricular benefits offered online.
• Our program recognizes that each child is an individual, so we offer comprehensive, customizable courses that suit their learning styles, interests, and educational goals.
• On completion of the program, each senior will receive a homeschool diploma from ALA and an official transcript that states that you have completed the requirements for graduation in your state.
ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC) and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Online K-12 Homeschool Programs:
- For kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students
• Core courses, electives & and career-technical courses
• Homeschool diploma awarded on successful completion of the program
• College entry assistance
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned a personal learning coach
• Programs for students with special needs
- For kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students
• Core courses, electives & and career-technical courses
• Homeschool diploma awarded on successful completion of the program
• College entry assistance
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned a personal learning coach
• Programs for students with special needs