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Mayfield Junior School, a Catholic independent school founded and sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, implements the philosophy of the Holy Child Schools. We are committed not only to the religious and educational development of each child, but also to maintaining a sense of community and family spirit. The school seeks to provide a challenging academic and religious education for children. The educational experience fostered by a loving faith community of students, faculty, and parents emphasizes responsible freedom and the development of self-potential. Mayfield Junior School is committed to Cornelia Connelly's belief in the giftedness of the individual. Creative programs stimulate inquisitive minds and develop lifelong learning skills. In the belief that aesthetic as well as athletic experiences are essential in maturing well-rounded individuals, students are offered an enriching gamut of physical, dramatic, artistic, and cultural activities.

Redlands Christian School was established in 1921 on the foundation of scripture: "Unless the Lord build the house, its builders labor in vain." The mission of Redlands Christian Schools is to provide Christ-centered excellence in education while partnering with the church and home to advance God’s kingdom. This mission undergirds every aspect of learning and drives our commitment to a strong, integrated academic program.

The St. Jerome School community believes that it is our mission to direct our students to embrace the world in which they live and to serve a world in need. We work in cooperation with the parents whom we recognize as the primary educators of their children. We believe that all St. Jerome children are called to be Christian leaders amongst their families, their local communities, in the workplace, and in the world according to their abilities. In that respect we teach the children the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic faith along with the curriculum designed by the state. We prepare them spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically, and physically to meet the challenges that high school will offer.

Convent of the Sacred Heart High School & Stuart Hall High School are part of a family of independent, Catholic schools in San Francisco, all dedicated to the educational mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart. Here, our students find a challenging curriculum that provides them with a strong foundation to meet the demands of highly competitive college entrance, and a community that gives them the confidence to think critically and reflect thoughtfully on the big questions in life. And they find something more. They find single-sex classrooms in a co-ed environment, which is unique in San Francisco; they find accomplished faculty who help them achieve and grow; and they find opportunity to excel in whatever co-curricular activities and athletics they choose. But most of all, our students find a launching pad to a life bursting with potential, with meaning, with purpose.

As a Jesuit, college preparatory school, Fordham Prep's mission is to inspire young men to reflect, to question, to learn, to pray, to love, to serve, to lead. Since 1841, we have based our challenging curriculum and pursuit of human and academic excellence on a foundation of Catholic faith and principles. We seek to be one community created from a broad spectrum of ethnic, racial, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to include qualified students of limited financial resources by providing substantial financial assistance. Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to a caring and dynamic interaction with students both inside and outside the classroom, a characteristic of Jesuit education for over 450 years. We educate our students to be men for others: spiritually motivated, intellectually accomplished and committed to promoting justice.

Southeast Christian Academy, operating for 15 years, is a closed enrollment school now under the direction and leadership of Pastor Zackary Dressner of Southeast Bible Baptist Church. We expect the students here at SECA to strive for excellence in everything they do. Along with all the high quality academic training they receive, they are also taught life lessons. The philosophy behind this school is to work with the parents of each child to train the students in this school to be as much like Christ as they can. The teachers, studies, activities, and environment are all geared toward teaching students to have godly character.

Our familiar red brick school became a reality due to the early dedicated parishoners who wanted a center of learning in a Christian atmosphere. The first record of formal teaching may be attributed to Anna E. Herr and Ellen Dalton, Catholic Instruction League teachers. They began catechism classes with a small group of children in 1921. As an integral part of St. Alexander Parish, St. Alexander Catholic School is dedicated to providing a Catholic education grounded in the Gospel message, in academic excellence and in the dignity of each individual.

Cardinal McCarrick High School prepares our students for the challenges of the future based on a foundation of strong catholic traditions. Therefore, we commit ourselves to:instill in students the moral and spiritual principles of the Catholic Faith enabling each member of the community to enjoy a personal relationship with God. Develop a diversified, individually adaptable curriculum which is responsive to the ever changing needs of the global, civil, technological, multicultural, ecclesiastic world; which will enable the student to participate in this contemporary society.

Westminster Schools of Augusta seeks to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Our educational program is grounded in a biblically-based Christian world view and distinguished by high academic challenge, character development and extracurricular opportunities. A coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school, Westminster serves 605 students in grades Pre-K through 12.

Cardiff Sixth Form College has been the top academic school in the UK over the past 13 years. In 2025, 94% of students gained all A*-A grades and 99.6% A*-B. 81% of students went on to the QS top universities worldwide, and 56% to the Russell Group. Key subject choices include medicine, engineering, law, natural sciences, computer science, architecture, business, and economics, with 33% of students going on to the top G5 universities in the UK. The original school is situated in the middle of Cardiff, the lively capital city of Wales. The college also opened a second STEM A Level campus in the stunning university city of Cambridge. Here, students undertake a super-curricular programme called The Cambridge Edge, using Cambridge University and the businesses in Cambridge to give students the edge when applying to university. Students can join Cardiff Sixth Form College for two- or one-year GCSE courses (aged 14 or 15) or A Levels (aged 16–17). Students reside in top-quality boarding houses and enjoy single, en-suite bedrooms with shared medical centres, practice rooms, and common rooms. A full super-curricular programme of careers, work placement (both internationally and in the UK), skills development, online courses, critical thinking, and research projects supplements the excellent academic programme. All students at Cardiff are ambitious and aim for top universities, so the college excels in giving students the edge. There is a year-long, one-to-one university preparation programme to help students navigate the UCAS system, understand course differences, receive guidance on interviews and personal statements, and prepare for top university admissions tests, along with visits from external speakers and university admissions advisors. There is also a full range of extra-curricular activities including sports, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, debating, MUN, Young Enterprise Scheme, and the NASA Space Settlement Design Competition, as well as many other clubs. Whole-school events take place four times a year, including Sports Day, Cultural Event, Talent Show, and the GLEE theatre production, alongside House activities and weekend social events to celebrate key times of the year.

Mayfield is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12, sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and guided by the educational philosophy of the Society's foundress, Cornelia Connelly. At Mayfield, you will experience a nurturing community where your gifts come alive. You will receive an excellent academic education and have the opportunity to participate in a classically oriented Conservatory for the Arts and outstanding athletic program. At Mayfield, we are also deeply committed to our students

Established in 1949 Saint Joachim Parish School is a catholic private school that offers strong academics within a caring and involved school community. The school provides a strong, religious curriculum that is woven into every subject area, assiting students to develop a personal, loving relationship with God. Our creative educational program emphasizes high academic standards, critical and hgher-level thinking skills, and strong study skills, which will prepare our students for the leadership roles of tomorrow. Throughout all, we strive to maintain a faith-filled atmosphere where students grow as unique and important individuals. Completely rebuilt in 2003 the school is inviting with its modern and lightfilled classrooms. Every class room is equipped with smart boards. The school has a modern science and computer lab, a music room and a well assorted library.

Santa Clara is a college preparatory high school located in Oxnard California. Santa Clara students are prepared academically for college and spiritually for life. 100% of our graduates are accepted into college.

Southern Tier Catholic School is a non-profit, Catholic Elementary School. Located in downtown Olean, New York, Southern Tier Catholic provides instruction for pre-K through eighth grade. STCS is committed to a Catholic tradition that teaches reverence, respect and responsibility. Both our faculty and students have the highest standards of learning. We do this by combining the New York State based curriculum along with the diocese of Buffalo standards of curriculum. Southern Tier Catholic School incorporates a values-based, moral and ethical foundation beginning in Pre-K, which informs even the most modern of technologies. STCS teachers focus on the joy of learning and emphasize a commitment to academic standards of excellence, to the best of each students ability.

Yeshiva Derech HaTorah (YDH) was founded on the premise of clearly defined philosophies and firm commitments that lend to it the quality of uniqueness. YDH is an all-boys Yeshiva dedicated exclusively to the type of intensive Torah environment and educational program necessary for boys to become prepared as Talmidei Chachamim and for placement in the Yeshiva high school of their choice. Our Yeshiva is dedicated to the concept of

Upper Bucks Christian School is a ministry of Bethel Baptist Church. Bethel Baptist Church began as a Mission Sunday School, an offspring of First Baptist Church in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Upper Bucks Christian School

Desert Christian Schools is an independent, inter-denominational Christian covenant school partnering with parents who desire to see their children raised up “…in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” The mission of Desert Christian Schools is to disciple students in partnership with Christian families while providing a biblically integrated traditional liberal arts education, so that they will mature spiritually, develop a biblical worldview, and be academically prepared so they can impact their world for Christ.

CCCS provides a Christ centered, spiritual and academic environment that seeks the richest fulfillment of potential for each student. Our mission is to give each child an understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion for Jesus Christ. Our students are given the best opportunities to develop strong intellectual and moral character with a Christian perspective on the total worldview.