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Bishop Dunn Memorial School, founded in 1883, is proud of its tradition and commitment to the academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of children, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. It is our philosophy that success, particularly at an early age, depends on the growth of a child

The mission of our school is to inspire the development of children toward becoming independent, responsible, contributing individuals, in a safe, supportive, culturally diverse environment that gives them the freedom to explore, cooperate, create, and become. In doing so we strive for the child to become one who seeks a personal vision, who uses their talents and skills to enrich individual and community life. We educate children in an atmosphere which promotes respect and dignity for themselves, for others, and for the world in which we live. The Montessori approach to education is a holistic one, offering not only a rigorous academic curriculum but addressing as well the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs of the child. We celebrate meaningful traditions. We honor the sanctity of each person's spirit. We provide the needed security to embrace challenge. We nourish the deep lasting relationship between children, teachers, and parents, which deepens the learning experience. Within the Montessori classroom children face a microcosm of the world.

Forest Lake Academy, offering Central Florida quality values-based education for 9th through 12th grades since 1926 Forest Lake Academy - Educating Today for Eternity

O'Dea High School brings the highest standards of quality Catholic education to a diverse economic, racial and ethnic student body. Our education is based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and builds a true community of living faith and service. We are committed to the education of young men: academically, spiritually, socially and physically. O'Dea provides an environment rich in diversity, strong in traditional values and sound in its academic foundation.

The mission of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is to assist parents in forming Disciples of Christ who enrich the culture as stewards of God

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, founded in 1904, is a Swiss international boarding school set in the spectacular alpine landscape near St. Moritz. About three hundred students between 12 and 18 years of age from around the world and the Engadin valley follow programmes leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma (English), IB Career-Related Programme (English) or the Swiss Matura (German, German/English, Italian/German), and the Swiss Matura in combination with the German Abitur.

Devonshire House is a co-educational prep school located in Hampstead, North London, for girls and boys aged 2-13, offering unparalleled preparation for senior school and life thereafter. Our unwavering focus on individual growth, within an inclusive community, blends traditional values and modern practice to inspire fearless life-long learning.

Perkins is a national resource for comprehensive social services for children, adolescents, and their families. The agency provides exceptional programs in day treatment, child and adolescent residential services, after school community programs, and behavioral health consultation for school systems, child welfare agencies, and families.

The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy was founded in June 1981 in Pacific Beach. The Campus population is approximately 350 students, with a diversity of backgrounds and interests. Students come to CCPAA from all corners of San Diego County. We have students from Escondido, Otay Mesa, La Jolla, Jamul and Ramona. International students enjoy a special place here, as well. Representatives from such countries as Japan, China, Germany and Israel can be found in all divisions. Teachers at CCPAA are qualified, credentialed and passionate in their desire to work with students. Both teachers and teacher's aides are selected for their abilities to work in open classroom environment, as well as for their genuine love of children and young adults. Teachers in the Children's House, Primary and Elementary Divisions are Montessori trained. Our faculty, additionally includes very qualified specialists for music, dance, drama, fine arts, gymnastics, physical education and sports, foreign language study and computers. The curriculum of the Academy meets and surpasses the requirements set by the State of California. Written evaluations, based upon mastery, are given every six weeks. Progress reports are available any time during this period, upon request for the parent(or student, in in the CAPA Division). Conferences are required at the first and fourth grading periods, but may be scheduled with individual teachers at any time during the academic year. The Stanford Achievement Tests, are administered every year in May. The results of these tests are available to the public. PSAT is administered in October. Information on SAT and ACT registrations is available in the Counseling Office.

We at LILA attempt to create modern "Renaissance Students" whose knowledge will guide and assist them and whose enjoyment of learning will never cease. Students at the Lycée International are taught to read, write and speak both French and English. However, we aim to offer more than the mere knowledge of two languages. Our goal is to offer a bicultural program. Students of LILA become citizens of two worlds.

At Presentation Catholic School, we live and nurture Catholic values while achieving academic excellence. Presentation Cahtolic School is a fully accredited school. Our accreditation is through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association.

St. Dominic School is a Catholic, faith-filled community that provides quality education which fosters the development of the whole child in a safe, caring, and academically stimulating environment. We guide students to accept responsibility for their own learning and we support parents as the primary educators of their children.We strive to prepare the students to be contributing members of their family, Church, school, civic, economic, and global communities. We value every person as unique, encouraging each student to become aware of his or her own specific gifts and honoring the individual unfolding of those gifts.

St. Vincent Ferrer School, an academic ministry of St. Vincent Ferrer Church, educates students in grades K-8. We provide our students with the skills needed to live peacefully in today's society. We commit ourselves to creating a Catholic environment that promotes kindness, respect, compassion, tolerance, self-worth and academic excellence. As stewards of the Parish Community, we emphasize and model the importance of responsibility, commitment, cooperation and service towards one another.

Ursuline High School, founded in 1880 in Santa Rosa, California, and based on the teachings of Jesus Christ as manifested in the life of Saint Angela Merici, is a private Catholic secondary school committed to excellence in educating young women. Our well-qualified and caring educational community prepares students of increasingly diverse population and background for college, life-long learning, and service in an ever-changing world. We strive to empower our students to realize their full potential, to pursue social justice and to provide leadership in responding to the needs of their time. In the spirit of the Gospels, we challenge each student to seek knowledge, to clarify her values and to act on her convictions. We are committed to an educational environment with the spirit and intimacy of a family. We provide an active academic community that is responsive to student needs and provides a solid base for further educational pursuits. We provide a relevant curriculum that connects learning to real-world experiences.

The goal of our school is to educate, to prepare for the future - these are the goals of our administration, faculty and staff. In this quest we are united in common bonds: faith in God as expressed in the Roman Catholic tradition, respect for nation, and love - love of knowledge, love of God, love of others and love of self. We seek to provide spiritual, educational, and social opportunities which coincide with the threefold aim of Catholic education as defined in the Bishops' pastoral, "To Teach as Jesus Did."

Devon Prep provides young men with the foundation to succeed in college and beyond. Its community of teachers, parents and alumni are committed to developing the mental, physical, and spiritual potentials of its students, young men in grades six through twelve. A challenging college-preparatory curriculum encourages intellectual curiosity and creativity; a diverse extracurricular program nurtures individual skills and interests; an atmosphere of discipline and cooperation promotes an environment conducive to learning; and a Christian culture fosters a love for God, a positive self-image, and a respect for others. Guided by a Piarist education rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, Devon Prep graduates are prepared to be responsible, compassionate leaders able to face the challenges of life with confidence.

The mission of Saint Joseph's Prep as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school is to develop the minds, hearts, souls, and characters of young men in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others.

Landmark, a covenant Christian school, is committed to partnering with Christian families who embrace the values of the school. We teach from a distinctively Biblical worldview, believing the Bible is the foundation upon which all education rests. Landmark students learn and rely upon the Word of God. Our graduates know, and can defend, what they believe and why they believe it.