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Landmark School, Beverly:
Landmark School, located in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Massachusetts, is an American school for educating students in grades 2-12 with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. Landmark School’s mission is to enable and empower students with language-based learning disabilities to realize their educational and social potential through an exemplary school program complemented by outreach and training, diagnosis, and research.
Landmark's curriculum starts with our students. Students are grouped by ability, rather than traditional grade levels and move steadily through a carefully planned curriculum that allows them to build confidence and experience success.
The Elementary Program:
Ages: 7-10 / Grades: 2-5 / Class Size: 6 students
The Elementary Program students are assigned to a small group of six students and matched to one teacher for their academic day. The group stays together for classes in:
- Language Arts
- Oral Expression/Literature
- Science
- Social Studies
(Math classes are grouped separately according to each student's needs).
Elementary Program students receive a daily one-to-one Language Arts tutorial specifically attuned to diagnosed needs in the areas of reading, spelling, writing and handwriting. Elementary Program electives include arts and crafts, physical education, woodworking, computers, and small engine repair.
The Middle School Program:
Ages: 10-14 / Grades: 6-8 / Class Size: 4-8 students
Students in our Middle School Program receive a daily one-to-one Language Arts Tutorial, as well as a schedule of small group classes including:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Auditory/Oral Expression/Literature/Study Skills
Middle School Program electives include physical education, art, computers, woodworking, and small engine repair.
High School Program:
The core curriculum covers the traditional subjects:
- Math
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Language
- Arts
- Oral Expression
As well as study skills and electives. Classes are limited to no more than eight (8) students and skills are taught in every classroom. Computer technology is also integrated across the entire curriculum.
Address:
429 Hale St, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts , USA
Covenant Christian Academy, Peabody
Courses / Programs
Located in Peabody in Essex County, MA, Covenant Christian Academy offers a Christian and classical education for K-12 that builds students’ academic, spiritual, and social foundations for lives marked by leadership and service in today’s global community. A Covenant education prepares students to excel in collegiate studies and intellectual pursuits, nurtures Christian faith and character, and fosters the gifts and abilities of each individual. Covenant Christian Academy strives to offer our students a variety of co-curricular programs. At Covenant Christian Academy, we are committed to providing our students in grades 9-12 an experience they will treasure for the rest of their lives. In addition to a strong academic program, the high school experience at Covenant will be comprised of uniquely rewarding relationships that students will have with other students, as well as relationships between students and faculty. Athletics, art, music & drama are integral parts of a Covenant education.
Our faculty are dedicated to providing the best education possible for your child. Covenant Christian Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C).
Christian educational program for children from Kindergarten through 12th grade:
- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program
- Advanced Placement courses
- C.A.T. program (Before and After School Care)
- Subjects include:
* Math
* English
* Science
* Language Arts
* Science and Health
* Drama
* Music
* Art
* P.E.
- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program
- Advanced Placement courses
- C.A.T. program (Before and After School Care)
- Subjects include:
* Math
* English
* Science
* Language Arts
* Science and Health
* Drama
* Music
* Art
* P.E.
Musica Vesuviana Festival - Italy Summer Camp
Courses / Programs
Musica Vesuviana (MV) offers an international summer music program in Italy for Italian and American student instrumentalists and vocalists of high school age. This 2-week camp takes place at the Fondazione Passarelli in Salerno, south-western Italy. Salerno is situated less than 30 miles south of Naples and 145 miles south of Rome.Musica Vesuviana´s curriculum includes an eclectic mix of American and Italian music and musical styles, taught by American and native master teachers. All students will be involved in performances at the institute as well as in the surrounding communities, where they will be able to share their music as well immerse themselves in the rich and varied artistic culture that Italy has to offer.
Any student who is interested in music, whether it is Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Pop, or Contemporary would thrive at Musica Vesuviana. Students will have the opportunity to meet and make music with students from other states and countries. The classes will be taught in English. However, all students will immerse themselves in daily lessons of conversational Italian language taught by a native instructor.
As we are based in Massachusetts, our departure is from Boston's Logan Airport where students are accompanied by all the staff members. Upon our arrival in Naples, we will be met by an air-conditioned coach that will transport us and our luggage to the Fondazione Passarelli.
Financial aid and payment plans may be available for students who qualify.
- Guitar Ensemble, Rhythm and Bass
- American Music: Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Broadway Musicals,
- Classes in Ensemble, Music Appreciation, History of Music, Harmony
- Multimedia lessons
- Musical/cultural exchanges with Italian students
- Learning and playing Italian music
- History of Italian music
- Basic Improvisation/scat singing
- Italian Language Lessons
- Italian culture/history
- Customized/individual instructions
- American Music: Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Broadway Musicals,
- Classes in Ensemble, Music Appreciation, History of Music, Harmony
- Multimedia lessons
- Musical/cultural exchanges with Italian students
- Learning and playing Italian music
- History of Italian music
- Basic Improvisation/scat singing
- Italian Language Lessons
- Italian culture/history
- Customized/individual instructions
The Teddy Bear Club, Newton
Courses / Programs
The Teddy Bear Club Preschool and Kindergarten located in Newton, Middlesex County, MA, has an international flavor not only because of its French atmosphere and culture, but also thanks to the diversity of students who attend the program. We cater for children from Newton, Aubumdale, Waban, Chestnut Hill, Nonantum and surrounding communities. Over one hundred and fifty students constitute the Teddy Bear Club’s student body. While at least seventy percent of our students are American, many families come from various parts of the world such as: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru and Russia. Our programs focus on the development of the whole child by enhancing the child\'s cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. Children explore their world through active play, use of manipulatives, strong academic programming and nurturing guidance. They participate in well-organized, structured, bilingual learning experiences designed to stimulate and promote curiosity, imagination and independence.
Bilingual (French/ English) preschool and kindergarten programs:
* Le Petit Jardin program for children two to two years nine months.
* Le Moyen Jardin program for children two years nine months to four years old
* Le Grand Jardin is a pre-K program for children four to five years old.
* Le Jardin Maternel is a kindergarten program for children five years old and older, and also serves as a transitional kindergarten program for children slightly under age five.
* Le Petit Jardin program for children two to two years nine months.
* Le Moyen Jardin program for children two years nine months to four years old
* Le Grand Jardin is a pre-K program for children four to five years old.
* Le Jardin Maternel is a kindergarten program for children five years old and older, and also serves as a transitional kindergarten program for children slightly under age five.
Cathedral High School
Courses / Programs
Cathedral High School, located in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, is a four-year college preparatory, co-educational regional Catholic high school offering Grade 9-12 college preparatory programs augmented by fine arts, business and technology classes. Inherent in the mission of Cathedral High School are the beliefs that each student is unique and has a need for developing spiritually, intellectually, and physically, that students learn in a variety of ways, and that different students are gifted with different types of intelligences. Cathedral High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
- English
- Religion
- Mathematics
- Lab Sciences
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Physical Eduction
- Health
- Introduction to Computers
- Forensic Science
- Social studies
- Advanced Placement courses
& more ...
- Religion
- Mathematics
- Lab Sciences
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Physical Eduction
- Health
- Introduction to Computers
- Forensic Science
- Social studies
- Advanced Placement courses
& more ...
Milton Academy, Boston
Courses / Programs
Milton Academy is a private, preparatory, co-educational K-12 boarding and day school, located in Milton in Norfolk County, just 8 miles south of Boston, MA. Milton’s goal is to help students embrace a world larger than the one they know, to broaden their grasp of that world, and to deepen their understanding of themselves.Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, "Dare to be true."
- Lower School program (Kindergarten–Grade 5)
- Middle School program (Grades 6–8)
- Upper School program (Grades 9 - 12)
Our curriculum covers:
- Mathematics
- English
- World Cultures
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Music
- Visual Art
- Performing Arts
- Technology Skills
- Athletics
- Drama
- Summer Programs...
- Middle School program (Grades 6–8)
- Upper School program (Grades 9 - 12)
Our curriculum covers:
- Mathematics
- English
- World Cultures
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Music
- Visual Art
- Performing Arts
- Technology Skills
- Athletics
- Drama
- Summer Programs...
The Wonder Years Learning Center, Wilmington
Courses / Programs
The Wonder Years Learning Center is located in Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is a Preschool offering programs to children from 6 weeks through Kindergarten. The Wonder Years Learning Center offers children of all ages an environment in which they can explore, play, create, and learn at their own pace. Far beyond providing basic daycare services, our Philosophy is based upon the developmentally appropriate practice guidelines set forth by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Infants 6 weeks-12 months
- Toddler I: 12-18 months
- Toddler II and III: 19-33 month
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Toddler I: 12-18 months
- Toddler II and III: 19-33 month
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten