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Great Oaks Charter School

A tuition-free charter middle school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We prepare our students for success in college through excellent teaching and tutoring.

George Jackson Academy

GJA fosters a love for learning, instills resilience, and encourages curiosity, making it an ideal environment for boys to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp; GJA&rsquo;s comprehensive curriculum includes not only the sciences, humanities, math, and Spanish, but also classes that expand students&rsquo; horizons, such as Fencing, Muay Thai, and Percussion. Their strong emphasis on social-emotional programming provides students with the necessary tools and resources to navigate challenges and maintain a positive outlook. With small class sizes and individualized attention, students feel valued and supported. GJA&rsquo;s is a close-knit community and fosters a sense of brotherhood that lasts a lifetime. High School placement is an integral part of GJA&rsquo;s program. The process begins in seventh grade with initial school visits, test prep, mock interviews, and a preview of the high school admissions process. The guidance and support provided by the Director of High School Placement and the dedicated faculty ensure that each student finds the right match school. Graduates attend elite day and boarding schools and top parochial and selective public schools throughout the tri-state area. GJA accepts applications for grades 6 and 7. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gjacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gjacademy.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701530891494000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zFixhCUc3DIQ2kr2RSBX1">www.gjacademy.org</a> to apply by December 9.

Ivy Prep

Located in Forest Hills, Queens, Ivy Prep New York (Ivy Prep) is a 30-year well established private tutoring school, which focuses on top scores for standardized tests and academic excellence in school work. Ivy Prep prepares motivated students for admissions to top high schools, Ivy league universities and other top universities, and gifted and talented programs. Ivy Prep offers elementary and junior high school students&nbsp;SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE, Hunter High School Exam, and other entrance exams&nbsp;for admissions to top high schools,&nbsp;SAT, PSAT, ACT, APs for high school students, and&nbsp;GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE&nbsp;for college students. Ivy Prep also offers uniquely effective college application consulting to make sure its students reach top universities and right majors. For elementary and junior high school students, Ivy Prep teaches math, reading, and writing to build up students&rsquo; solid basic knowledge foundation; for high school students, besides standardized test training, Ivy Prep also teaches school math, English, science, history, literature, writing, etc. to maintain students&rsquo; school high GPA. Ivy Prep offers college level basic courses tutoring as well. All teachers at Ivy Prep are professionals, either college professors or licensed high school teachers. They are graduates from Ivy League colleges or other top universities and with at least fifteen years teaching experience. Ivy Prep flexibly arranges all programs. Students can take classes in small groups or individual private lessons; lessons can be in person or online.

Little Thinkers Montessori

During the school year, LTM&nbsp; preschool curriculum is individualized, multi-aged, and thoughtfully guided to match each student&rsquo;s needs.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children learn through the academic and experiential process, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, and influenced by the culturally diverse atmosphere of Brooklyn.&nbsp; The primary goal of LTM&rsquo;s Montessori program is to use the &ldquo;whole-child&rdquo; approach to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. LTM also offers an after school program for students in preK through 5th grade.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact the school to learn more about the programs offered. Offering a Summer Program with full or half day sessions running for 7 weeks.&nbsp; Activities include, Gardening, Science, Art, Yoga, Music, Dance and outside play with extended care available.