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Private K-12 School in Pittsburgh, PA
Winchester Thurston School:
Winchester Thurston School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school offering grades PreK through grade 12. We are located on two campuses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: a Pre-Kindergarten through grade five North Hills Campus in Allison Park and a Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 City Campus in Shadyside. The students, faculty and leadership at Winchester Thurston draw strength and guidance from more than a century of tradition and learning as we evolve and grow as a school community.
Co-Ed Programs from Pre-K through Grade 12 Students:
The ability to think creatively, independently, and analytically is at the very core of Winchester Thurston's college preparatory program. We foster critical thinking at each grade level, and encourage students to take risks in an environment that rewards their hard work. Academic rigor is carefully balanced with a strong support system, in proportions that shift as students mature and progress through our Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 program. The ultimate goal is to develop confident, intellectually curious life-long learners.
Lower School Subjects (Pre-K to Grade 4):
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Computers
- Physical Education
- Creative Movement / Dance
- Music
- Foreign Language
- Science
- Library
Middle School Subjects (Grade 5-8):
Every student takes:
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
- Foreign language
- Art
- Physical education
- Performing arts (dance, drama, and music).
Electives:
Academic electives run on a trimester schedule, and students are required to select at least one elective per trimester. Performing arts electives in chorus, orchestra, and dance ensembles run for a full academic year. In addition, time is built into the weekly schedule for study halls to encourage students to prepare assignments, review class notes, and complete homework.
Upper School Subjects (Grade 9-12):
- English
- Mathematics
- Lab Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- World Languages and Cultures
- Students must complete
- History and Social Studies
- Fine Arts (Performing and Visual Arts)
- Physical Education
- Health
- Computer Science
- Speech
- Electives various
Address:
555 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , USA
The Ellis School
Courses / Programs
The Ellis School, located 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an accredited, college preparatory, independent girls' school offering programs to students age 3 - Grade 12. The Ellis School is committed to a tradition of academic excellence as it prepares students for the future. A challenging program offers students opportunities for intellectual, artistic, physical, and personal growth within an energetic learning environment. Students are inspired to be active, curious, and independent learners who both respect and question tradition and who use information to pose and solve problems through interaction with teachers and peers.
Early Childhood through High School Programs:
- Pre-Kindergarten program (3 & 4 year olds)
- Lower school (Kindergarten to grade 4)
- Middle school (grade 5-8)
- Upper school (Grade 9-12)
Subjects / features include:
- Library
- Technology
- Computer Science
- English
- History
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education...
- Pre-Kindergarten program (3 & 4 year olds)
- Lower school (Kindergarten to grade 4)
- Middle school (grade 5-8)
- Upper school (Grade 9-12)
Subjects / features include:
- Library
- Technology
- Computer Science
- English
- History
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education...
Children’s Music Express
Courses / Programs
Children’s Music Express® is a program for children and their grown-ups in Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery counties! We are dedicated to providing music, movement, yoga, and meditation classes and workshops for teachers, families, and caregivers with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary aged children, and children with autism, different abilities, and special needs. Our classes and workshops are designed to promote learning through creative expression, interactive activities, and fun where children develop and gain skills in the following areas:* Music appreciation
* rhythm and tonality
* timing and coordination
* fine motor skills
* gross motor skills
* present moment awareness
* focus, concentration, flexibility and strength in mind and body
* calm, relaxation, compassion for self and others
* happiness, friendships, confidence, team building, positive social interaction
* the nature of simplicity, peace and joy
We inspire children and their grown-ups to express themselves and learn through the healing and educational impact of music, yoga, and meditation!
Children's music and movement classes include:
Music Monkeys - This is our signature class and is suitable for children, ages infant - 4 years.
Music Lions - is a sophisticated class for children ages 3-5 years.
Music Butterflies - is our class for children with autism, different abilities, and special needs, ages ranging from 3-12 years.
- Children’s Yoga Express offers children's yoga/meditation classes:
* Prancing Warriors (3-4 years)
* Power Warriors (5-8 years)
* Peaceful Warrior (9-12 years)
Music Monkeys - This is our signature class and is suitable for children, ages infant - 4 years.
Music Lions - is a sophisticated class for children ages 3-5 years.
Music Butterflies - is our class for children with autism, different abilities, and special needs, ages ranging from 3-12 years.
- Children’s Yoga Express offers children's yoga/meditation classes:
* Prancing Warriors (3-4 years)
* Power Warriors (5-8 years)
* Peaceful Warrior (9-12 years)
Sophia Academy @ International Christian High School
Courses / Programs
Sophia Academy @ International Christian High School is an arts-based high school for students with language-based learning differences. Students entering Grades 9-12 are encouraged to apply.
Located in North Philadelphia, 30 minutes from Downtown, we provide a hands-on, multi-sensory curricula that weaves visual and performing arts into standard subjects in order to help students with dyslexia and dyscalculia learn well.
Our students gain the advantage of participating in a larger school program and extracurricular activities while reaping the benefits of small classes, multi-sensory curricula, evidence-based instruction, and integration with the visual and performing arts.
Located in North Philadelphia, 30 minutes from Downtown, we provide a hands-on, multi-sensory curricula that weaves visual and performing arts into standard subjects in order to help students with dyslexia and dyscalculia learn well.
Our students gain the advantage of participating in a larger school program and extracurricular activities while reaping the benefits of small classes, multi-sensory curricula, evidence-based instruction, and integration with the visual and performing arts.
Arts-based High School Programs:
- For students in Grades 9-12 with Language-based Learning Differences
Program Features include:
- Small classes
- Multi-sensory curricula
- Evidence-based instruction
- Integration with the visual and performing arts.
- For students in Grades 9-12 with Language-based Learning Differences
Program Features include:
- Small classes
- Multi-sensory curricula
- Evidence-based instruction
- Integration with the visual and performing arts.
Breezy Point Day School, Langhorne
Courses / Programs
Breezy Point Day School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is an accredited preschool offering full and half day programs to children ages one through Kindergarten (1-6 years). We are located on 85 acres of rolling hills, just minutes from Newtown, Langhorne, Holland, Yardley, Richboro, Churchville and Feasterville and only 6 minutes from I-95 exit 49- Newtown, PA. Breezy Point is one of a select number of preschools in Bucks County to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which is the "gold standard" of excellence in childcare.
At Breezy Point, we also offer summer day camp programs for kids (2-14 years), and a swim club for juniors (6-18 years).
Preschool Programs for Children 1-6 years:
- Artistic and Creative Experiences
- Cultural Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Hands-On Science Curriculum
- Enrichment Activities
- Family Participation
- Hands-On Math Curriculum
- Literacy
- Music Education
- Physical Fitness
- Social and Emotional Development
At Breezy Point, we also offer 4, 6 & 8 week summer day camps for kids (2-14 years), and a swim club to juniors (6-18 years).
- Artistic and Creative Experiences
- Cultural Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Hands-On Science Curriculum
- Enrichment Activities
- Family Participation
- Hands-On Math Curriculum
- Literacy
- Music Education
- Physical Fitness
- Social and Emotional Development
At Breezy Point, we also offer 4, 6 & 8 week summer day camps for kids (2-14 years), and a swim club to juniors (6-18 years).
Holy Ghost Preparatory School
Courses / Programs
Holy Ghost Preparatory School, located adjacent to the busy I-95 corridor in metropolitan Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a private Catholic college prep school for young men offering grades 9 through 12. Holy Ghost Prep is a vibrant community of 500+ young men preparing for college and adult life through a challenging program which stresses the cultivation of students' unique gifts and talents, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor. We continue to be mindful of our founding history as a seminary as we seek to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually in the Spiritan tradition.
- 9 - 12 Grade
- Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- English
- Mathematics
- Religion
- Science
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Core Electives
- Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- English
- Mathematics
- Religion
- Science
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Core Electives
The DePaul Catholic School
Courses / Programs
The DePaul Catholic School located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a private, accredited, co-educational, Catholic school offering grades Kindergarten through 8. The De Paul Catholic School is an innovative urban elementary school dedicated to carrying out the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul by empowering students to be life-long learners, leaders, and servants who build the Kingdom of God.At The DePaul Catholic School, we assist in the total development of children within the spirit of the Catholic faith and in the Vincentian tradition. Our purpose is to help each student achieve his or her potential academically, socially, and spiritually.
Educational Programs for Kindergarten through 8th Grade Students:
Subjects / features include:
- Computers
- Spanish
- Art
- Music classes
- Cross Country
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Track
Subjects / features include:
- Computers
- Spanish
- Art
- Music classes
- Cross Country
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Track