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<p><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">C'E Montessori is an independent, coeducational Spanish/English dual-language Montessori school for Toddlers through Fourth Grade. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #050505;">The school's philosophy is an evolved take on the Montessori method, and they provide an advanced curriculum that is adapted to the needs of children in NYC today.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">C'E Montessori is a vibrant community of parents, teachers and children. C'E defines its vision and staff as</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">&nbsp;</span><u style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px; box-sizing: border-box;">Modern Montessori Purists</u><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">- Traditional Montessori in the classroom for their students, transparent accountability and metrics online for their staff and parents. &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">C'E Montessori enrolls children for its three different school programs. Toddlers, Primary and Lower Elementary. Children applying for our Toddler program must be two years old upon enrollment, our Primary (3-6), Lower Elementary (1st-3rd grade), and Upper Elementary (4th-6th grade) programs are mixed aged classrooms.</span><span style="font-size: 20.075px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #262626; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">&nbsp; Visit the website for information on virtual tours and admissions information as well as summer camp details.</span></p>
Ivy Prep
<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ivy Prep flexibly arranges all programs. Students can take classes in small groups or individual private lessons; lessons can be in person or online.</p>
George Jackson Academy
<p dir="ltr">GJA fosters a love for learning, instills resilience, and encourages curiosity, making it an ideal environment for boys to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p>
