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St. John's Preparatory School:
St. John's Preparatory School is a private Catholic, co-educational high school for grades 9-12 located in Astoria, western Queens, New York City (NYC). Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers and serving Brooklyn Diocese for over a century at St. John's Preparatory School we are committed to its long tradition of excellence. We continue to achieve its original objective of helping students fulfill their potential.

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We offer:
- Programs for grades 9-12
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, science, social studies, business eductaion, art, computer science, languages, health and life skills, P.E.
- Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, ACT and SAT We offer classes specifically designed to meet individual students' needs through a challenging and varied curriculum. Courses, programs and activities are designed to help students develop spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, morally and physically.

English:
The members of the English Department strive to create an environment in which students increase their pleasure, involvement, appreciation and fluency in reading literature. We also teach students how to write. Two objectives of equal importance underlie the instruction in writing. First, the students will develop their ability to communicate effectively. Second, the students will discover that writing is a powerful tool for thinking and analyzing the world around them. The curriculum encompasses all aspects of the medium of language: Thinking, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Math:
The goal of the Math DepartmePhoto of Private High School in Queens, NYnt is to develop the full potential of each student to understand and apply mathematical skills and concepts. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the students, follow New York State requirements, and provide a solid college preparatory course of study. Correct student placement, good student-teacher relationships, excellent instructional techniques, and a modern, responsive curriculum are all priority items in the Math Department.

Art:

Art education aims to make students more sensitive to their perceived world, more attuned to human feelings and more aware of the physical and emotional environment in which they live. It is the hope of the Art Department that students will experience a desire to create, design, express, exhibit, produce and discover something new and original. The Department's objective is to raise students' cultural standards in order to benefit themselves and society.

Business Education:

The Business Education Department aims to teach students the skills and competencies they need to live productive and satisfying professional and personal lives. The curriculum is designed to provide students with course offerings of a personal, vocational, and college-preparatory nature. It is structured to meet the needs of students interested in continuing their education in college or in entering the business world immediately after completing high school.

Computer Science:
The Computer Science Department aims to teach students the skills needed to function in a technologically changing world. The curriculum is designed for students to acquire the tools necessary to move on to college or step into the business world. Since technology is changing everyday, the members of the Computer Science Department strive to keep students informed and involved. Courses and curricula are monitored and adapted to meet these changes. It is our hope that when leaving St. John's Prep, students have the life skills necessary to live in a technological society.

Health and Life Skills:
The Health and Life Skills Department strives to foster in students the value and dignity of human life at all stages. The primary goal is to improve the quality of life by outlining current knowledge on health, practical life skills and other related issues, fostering positive attitudes in handling the challenges of life and inculcating supportive behaviors that preserve, enrich and enhance life.

Languages:

The ability to communicate effectively prepares students for life in a world that grows smaller day by day. The Language Department strives to help students develop oral and written communication skills in languages other than English. Students may choose to study French, Italian or Spanish. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the skills of language which develop and sharpen with practice and time. TImage of Private High School in Queens, NYhe Language Department seeks to encourage proficiency in these four skills. Students are also introduced to the culture, civilization, and literature of the French, Italian or Spanish-speaking world.

Music:
Music is an integral part of life. It is the goal of the Music Department to teach students the basic elements of music. By doing so, the Department hopes to instill in students a respect of all types of music.

Physical Education:

Baseball, basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis and track teams compete in the Catholic High School Athletic Association. Most sports teams play on three levels: Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity.

Our in-school intramural program offers floor hockey, handball, basketball, ping-pong, touch football and volleyball. The dance clubs, step-teams, cheerleading and weight and fitness clubs offer the student body wholesome recreation.

Religious Education:

The Religious Education Department challenges students to rethink their beliefs, reflect on their experiences and become committed to a Christian way of living.

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Address: Astoria, 21-21 Crescent Street, Queens, New York , USA
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The Mandell School
Courses / Programs
Mandell School is a co-educational institution for Toddlers through the Eighth Grade located on Manhattan's Upper West Side. We are committed to providing a nurturing educational environment for children and their families, which through intellectual stimulation and emotional support, enable them to become responsible, active citizens of the world.

Mandell School curriculum is well balanced, exceptionally rigorous, yet flexible enough to allow for a range of leaning styles. Mandell uses both traditional and progressive approaches to teaching, incorporating use of manipulatives, collaboration and hands on experiential learning.
Co-Ed School for Toddlers through 8th Grade:

- Pre-School Division
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary Division
- Preparatory Division

As part of our curriculum we place a strong emphasis on Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages and Wellness/Athletics.
Big Apple Tutoring
Courses / Programs
Based in Manhattan, NYC, Big Apple Tutoring is a tutoring agency that offers high-quality tutoring to students in the comfort of their own home. We provide individual private tutoring to students of all ages and levels: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School and College. Our tutors serve the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, as well as some areas of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Our professional tutors are all specialists in the subjects they tutor and as we have students from almost every school in NYC, we have grown to know the curriculum of nearly every school in Manhattan. We are also familiar with the demanding requirements from Manhattan's private and preparatory schools. We understand that providing your children with the right motivation, test prep, study skills, and guidance with homework can make a big difference when it comes to achieving top grades in school.
Private Home-based Tutoring for K-12 Students:

- Subjects include Math, Science, Language Arts, Foreign Languages, History & Social Sciences

- Standardized Test Preparation including SAT, PSAT, GED, GRE, ACT and more

- Courses for Credit and Homeschooling

- College Tutoring - all college-level courses and majors from humanities to pre-medical studies

- Homework Help
New Amsterdam School, New York City
Courses / Programs
The New Amsterdam School offers programs inspired by Waldorf curriculum for children from birth to age seven and beyond in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Established in 2006, it began as a grassroots alliance of educators, parents and community leaders determined to bring the benefits of Waldorf education to the Lower Manhattan community in New York City.

The school will open the doors to their grade school in the Fall of 2014! As the school grows the preschool will also expand to welcome more families into the school community.

We are conveniently located for families from the East Village, Lower East Side, West Village, Soho, Tribeca, Battery Park City, Dumbo and other Brooklyn Neighborhoods. We are easily reached by the F, J, M & Z trains as well as a number of city buses.

We are an independent, nonsectarian school dedicated to educating a diverse community of children and their parents. Our young program is part of the well-established Waldorf movement that today includes over 1000 schools and 1600 early childhood programs in 58 countries. Waldorf education is the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world.
Waldorf-based Education for Children from 0-7 years of age and beyond:

- Grade School Beginning in Fall 2014
- Maxed Age Kindergarten Classes
- 3 & 5-Day Morning Nursery Classes
- 3 7 5-Day Afternoon Nursery Classes
- Bridge classes
- Parent-Child Classes
- Parent-Infant Classes

Waldorf education is the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world.
Oogie Art: Art Portfolio Development School
Courses / Programs
Oogie Art is the World's No.1 art portfolio preparatory school based on college and art award results alone. We are located in Manhattan, NY, Boston & Lexington, MA, and Shanghai, China.

Every year, we have help students gain admission with scholarships to their 1st choice colleges and universities.

These are the results from 2018:
2 students accepted from Harvard
1 student from Stanford, MIT, Yale
3 students from Cornell
2 students from Columbia University
+ and many more from SVA, RISD, Parsons, and Pratt.

The results of this year's 2019 for Early Action and Decision:
1 student accepted to Harvard
2 students accepted to Cornell

At Oogie, students will build college prep skills and develop diverse portfolios with varying levels of experience. Our rigorous classes hone student's technical skills in a range of media, as well as develop an extraordinary body of their own frameworks because our students follow a curriculum that is specifically based on their individual needs, goals and most immediate deadlines.

Class scheduling is extremely flexible - students register by the semester or year.
1. Art Portfolio Prep Program: Gr. 7-12 & Transfer
2. Junior Program: Grade 7-8
3. Art HS or Boarding School Art Portfolio and Audition Prep Program: Gr. 7-8
4. Young Talent program: Gr.4-6
5. AP Studio Art Program: Gr. 10-12
6. Foundation Program: Gr. 7 and Up
7. Curating and Art Research Program
8. Art College Counseling Service

- Painting/Drawing
- Illustration
- Perspective Drawing & Painting
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Crits
- Film & Animation
- Fashion Design
- Business of Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Installation Art
The Park Preschool, Downtown Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Greenwich Street in downtown Manhattan NYC, The Park Preschool provides quality preschool and child care programs for children ages 2-5 years old. Licensed and certified by The City of New York Department of Health and Bureau of Day Care, we offer full-day and half-day programs as well as extended day programs.

Established in 1989, our preschool was founded on the belief that children learn through play and we have developed a philosophy and curriculum that nurtures each child’s potential growth and instills in them a desire for discovery and challenge and a love for learning. Our goal is to create an inclusive setting that helps all children become self-confident individuals. Within our supportive environment, your child can acquire a positive self-image, a solid sense of security, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

The teachers at The Park Preschool and The Barclay Street School will foster each child’s independent thinking skills and thus help the children become self-confident as they become sensitive to the world around them.
Preschool Programs for kids Ages 2-5:

- Full-day & half-day programs available
- Extended day program

- Mixed age groups of two through five year olds learn how to care, help, work, play and cooperate with each other.

- We focus on personal development and let each child learn and discover at his or her own pace. Learning becomes a positive experience.
A.C.T Programs at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Courses / Programs
Adults and Children in Trust (A.C.T.), located on the 11-acre oasis of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine campus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is an education center that provides year-round educational and recreational programs for infants, children and teens from 6 months to 17 years old.

At A.C.T., we work with children from the very beginning. Once children are in school, we provide families with afterschool care, holiday camps, summer camps and even party services for those special milestones in a child’s life.
•Playstation Gym (6 months – 5 years old)
•One-to-One Classes (Adult & Child Classes)
•2-Day Nursery School (2.0 years – 4 years) - Extended Day available
•3-Day Nursery School (2.5 years – 4 years) - Extended Day available
•Afternoon Drop Off Specialty Classes (2.0 years – 4.0 years)
•Full-Day Preschool (2.9 years – 4.9 years)
•Afterschool (4.5 years, if in ACT Preschool or K – 4th Grade)
•School Holiday/Vacation Camp (K – 7th Grade)
•Summer Camp (3.10 – 13.9 years )
•CIT (Counselor in Training – starting at age 15)
•Divine Party Services