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Private School for Girls in Union County, NJ
Kent Place School:
Kent Place School, located in Summit, Union County, New Jersey (20 miles west of New York City), is an all-girls kindergarten through 12 independent college-preparatory day school (with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten). The academic program at Kent Place challenges girls, inspires their love of learning and offers them the best education possible. Our curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and analytical skills through a broad course of study in math, sciences, technology and the humanities, enriched by experiences in the fine arts and athletics. Our faculty members are masters in their fields, passionate about sharing their knowledge and committed to working with students one-on-one. At every grade level the classes are small, allowing each girl to contribute and be heard.
Our Mission:
Kent Place is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school which, for over 100 years, has provided a superior education for young women who demonstrate strong scholastic and creative ability. Our mission is to offer students of diverse backgrounds, in nursery school through grade twelve, an academically rigorous curriculum in a caring atmosphere; to encourage them to contribute to and find success in this challenging program; to inspire young women to leadership; and to strengthen moral awareness. Committed to a liberal arts education that combines tradition and innovation, Kent Place provides the stimulus for each student to achieve her full academic, physical, and creative potential; to love learning; to gain confidence; to live responsibly; to develop respect for herself and others in the global community.
Global Travel at KPS:
Kent Place students have a number of opportunities for travel in Middle and Upper School. These experiences range from language and cultural immersion to student exchange and service learning options. Students view these experiences as life-changing and part of the process of preparing them to live as citizens of the world.
Community Service:
Kent Place has a strong tradition of commitment to community service, beginning with our youngest students in Primary School. Their recent projects have included collecting children’s hats, mittens and scarves during the holiday season and school supplies for the American Red Cross. More than 90 percent of Middle and Upper School students volunteer each year to support a variety of community efforts. They tutor children at the YMCA, work at area food banks, distribute food and clothing to the homeless in New York City, and serve in hospitals, on first aid squads and in soup kitchens.
Courses / Programs:
- All Girls Kindergarten through grade 12
- Coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten
- Primary, Middle and Upper Schools
- Sports
- Arts
- Service
- Technology
- Advanced Placement Options
- After School Programs
& more...
Address:
42 Norwood Avenue, Summit, Union County, New Jersey , USA
Stepping Stone School
Courses / Programs
Stepping Stone School located in Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is a private, day school with a therapeutic emphasis serving Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD & ADHD and more. An individualized instructional and therapeutic program is provided as an integral part of the school experience. More than 800 students, as well as their families have benefited from the program since its inception. The Stepping Stone Program strives to create an appropriate balance between a student's emotional and academic needs. The school climate is based on trust, caring, cooperation and respect for the individual needs of each child.
School for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disorders & Learning Disabilities:
- State certified program
- Individualized instruction
- Small class sizes
- Group counseling
- Social skills development
- Problem solving training
- Physical education
- Extended school year
- College preparation
- State certified program
- Individualized instruction
- Small class sizes
- Group counseling
- Social skills development
- Problem solving training
- Physical education
- Extended school year
- College preparation
Notre Dame High School
Courses / Programs
Notre Dame High School, located in Lawrenceville, Mercer County, New Jersey, is a private, Catholic coeducational, college-preparatory school offering grade 9–12 programs. Notre Dame High School stresses preparation for college with a challenging curriculum for all students. With ever expanding Advanced Placement programs and honors courses, academic departments offer a variety of subjects designed to provide a rigorous academic experience to students who plan to pursue a college degree. Courses are rooted in the basics, yet incorporate progressive teaching strategies. Teachers encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Instructinal approaches help address a variety of learning styles. Notre Dame is committed to supporting this progressive, student-centered academic program that is connected to the global community.
- Grades 9 - 12
- Honors Advanced Placement
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Block Scheduling
- Technological Advancement
- Varied Assessment
- College & Career Counseling
- Student-centered Learning
- Performing Arts
- Fine Arts
- Athletics
& more ...
- Honors Advanced Placement
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Block Scheduling
- Technological Advancement
- Varied Assessment
- College & Career Counseling
- Student-centered Learning
- Performing Arts
- Fine Arts
- Athletics
& more ...
Ironbound Catholic Academy
Courses / Programs
Ironbound Catholic Academy provides a positive, encouraging, and safe environment where children in Grades K-8 can grow in body, mind, and spirit. Based in the heart of the Ironbound District in Newark NJ, we offer academic programs for children from diverse backgrounds in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Our caring, qualified teachers provide a strong, academic foundation - over 97% of Catholic school graduates advance to college.
Ironbound Catholic Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary & Secondary Schools.
Academic Programs for K-8th Grade Students:
Basic courses include:
- Religion
- Language Arts (Literature, Writing, Grammar)
- Reading/Vocabulary
- Social Studies (Geography, History)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computer Literacy / Technology Education
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education / Health
- World Language - Spanish
Basic courses include:
- Religion
- Language Arts (Literature, Writing, Grammar)
- Reading/Vocabulary
- Social Studies (Geography, History)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computer Literacy / Technology Education
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education / Health
- World Language - Spanish
Central New Jersey Ballet
Courses / Programs
Located in Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County, Central New Jersey Ballet provides professional ballet training to children, teenagers and adults of all levels. We offer year-round ballet training programs, as well as intensive summer courses, group sessions and one-on-one coaching. Founded by a current professional ballet dancer, students at our ballet school work alongside professional dancers to solidify an artistic identity, find personal strength, build confidence and achieve a finely tuned technique.Presented with fun and challenging classes, students are introduced to a variety of dancing styles. They will be aware of how to work in different ways, decipher musicality and become a versatile instument for choreographers and their repertoire. Central New Jersey Ballet offers an arrangement of programs that prepares individuals for their personal best and that, in the future, will designate Central New Jersey as a region which produces top tier dancers and unforgettable artists.
Professionally-taught ballet classes for children, teens and adults including:
- Year-round Program
- 'Young dancer' classes
- Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
- Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-6)
- Ballet 1 (Ages 7-9)
- 'Dancer Division' (Ages 10 and above)
- Beginner, Advanced and Pre-Professional Levels
- Private ballet lessons (1-on-1)
- Intensive summer programs for kids
- Competition preparation
- Adult ballet classes
- Year-round Program
- 'Young dancer' classes
- Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
- Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-6)
- Ballet 1 (Ages 7-9)
- 'Dancer Division' (Ages 10 and above)
- Beginner, Advanced and Pre-Professional Levels
- Private ballet lessons (1-on-1)
- Intensive summer programs for kids
- Competition preparation
- Adult ballet classes
New Covenant Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
New Covenant Christian Academy (NCCA) is an independent Christian school for grades K-8 in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving Union County and surrounding areas. We are centrally located in the historic and beautiful First Park Baptist Church in Plainfield NJ, close to educational facilites such as the Plainfield Public Library and the YMCA. NCCA reguarly uses these offsite facilities to enhance our program.New Covenant Christian Academy offers an enriched academic program in all grades including Spanish and Computer Lab beginning in kindergarten. The school houses its own library, and uses off-site gym facilities. The school also offers dance. The school day is extended, and both before-school care and after-school child care is offered.
NCCA offers sound academic, spiritual, social and athletic training to equip students for success. We train students with an emphasis towards leadership to benefit the community, nation and the world. NCCA conforms with NJ Core Curriculum Standards and is a member of ACSI.
- Kindergarten / Preschool
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- After-school / Before-school Care
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- After-school / Before-school Care
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Are you searching for a flexible and affordable homeschool education option for your son or daughter? • Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) is an NCAA-approved online homeschool provider that offers a range of flexible options for K-12 students in New Jersey and throughout the U.S.
• Based in Florida, access to our online courses is available 24/7. On successful 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 by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC), we also offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes in addition to our K-12 curriculum.
• Our program also provides clubs and special events that are held live online so that your student can interact with other students.
Online Homeschool Programs for K-12 students:
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• College entry assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each high school senior on successful completion of the program
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• College entry assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each high school senior on successful completion of the program