The 2011-2012 Ultimate Guide To Education

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Admissions

Schools Of Choice: In Her New Book, Noted Education
Journalist Peg Tyre Helps Parents Analyze What It Means To Be A “Good
School” Today

Nursery School Through K And On: The Myths And Realities Of Local Admissions 

How To Enroll: Four Key Things To Know When Applying To Charter
School

Where Your Child Fits In: Two Experts Pull Back The
Curtain On Special Needs Education

Stepping Up: What Families Need To Know About
Middle School Admissions  

Issues

Public Education Post-Bloomberg: A Panel Of Leading
Figures In Education Spar Over The Mayor’s Record, Foreshadowing Big Debates To
Come Over Local Education Policies

The Fourth “R”: A Brief History Of School Reform

Going Bilingual: Parents Around The City Are Giving Bilingual Education A Lot More Consideration–Here’s What They Need To Know

When School Is At Home: Though Still Under The Radar, Homeschooling
Is On The Rise In NYC—And Families Form A Vibrant Support Network

Enrichment &
Extracurriculars 

How Young Is Too Young? Kids Are Specializing In Sports At Much Younger Ages Than
They Used To—Make Sure Your Child Is On The Right Track

City Of Dreams: What’s A New York City Childhood If Not
An Opportunity To Experience The World And Plant The Seeds Of Your Future?

When Your Child Is Not Thriving In School: How To Take
Action As A Parent Without Overreacting

To Tutor Or Not To Tutor: Before You Hire Extra Homework Help,
There Are Issues To Consider

On The Write Track: An Important But
Declining Skill—The Art Of Writing And How To Cultivate It In Our
Children

The Last Word: The Middle School Moment

Relevant Directory Listings

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The Mary Louis Academy

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A High School for young women valuing faith and service with dedicated teachers, challenging academics, outstanding facilities, and friends for life. The TMLA experience produces stellar college acceptances and confident graduates who know how to lead.</span></p>

Park Shore Country Day School

<p>Our renowned preschool for ages 2-5 is located on 15 beautiful acres in Dix Hills, centrally</p> <p>located in Suffolk County. We offer a wide range of academic and social experiences for</p> <p>toddlers through Pre-K, preparing our students for all their future endeavors. Our mission is to</p> <p>nurture young learners in a fun, stimulating environment that promotes creativity, curiosity, and</p> <p>confidence. We believe every child deserves a strong foundation for their future, and that’s</p> <p>exactly what we provide through our innovative programs and experienced staff.</p> <p>● Small Classes With Experienced Teachers</p> <p>● Specialized Enrichment Program</p> <p>● SMART Board: Interactive Learning Technology</p> <p>● Pre–Reading & Language Arts Programs</p> <p>● Leader in Preschool STEAM Education: Science program featuring Robotics,</p> <p>Engineering, Life, Physical & Earth Science</p> <p>● Computer Program with the latest technology</p> <p>● Spanish & American Sign Language Programs</p> <p>● “The Gym” – Indoor Recreational Area</p> <p>● NEW Sky Tykes Adventure Course</p> <p>● Kidnastics Fitness Program</p> <p>● Outdoor Athletic Facility</p> <p>● Learning Center & Library</p> <p>● Music & Movement Program</p> <p>● 3 Playgrounds & Trike Raceway</p> <p>● 15 Beautiful Acres</p> <p>● Before and After-Care Available</p> <p>● Serving Long Island Since 1959</p>

FlexSchool

<p>Our mission is to provide an engaging learning experience in a supportive environment where students are free to explore their passions, embrace their challenges and find a community of teachers and friends who understand and accept them as they are.</p> <p>Academics:</p> <p>To meet the unique needs of gifted and 2e learners – students who may have co-occurring learning challenges along with their gifts – we provide a gifted-level curriculum with built-in scaffolding, developed by credentialed experts in both gifted education and special education, as well as subject-area experts. Small, discussion-based classes ensure our students can engage in stimulating conversation with intellectual peers while receiving individualized attention and support.</p> <p>Talent Development and Experiential Learning:</p> <p>Central to our program is our strengths-based, interest-based approach to learning. All FlexSchool students pursue personal passion projects and choose from a diverse menu of enrichment activities and electives designed to support exploration and talent development. Our signature FlexFriday experiential learning program provides essential connections between classroom learning and the real world.</p> <p>Executive Functioning and Learning Support:</p> <p>All FlexSchool students have access to an extensive range of accommodations, including breaks as needed, daily executive functioning support, flexible seating, extended time, assistive technology and more. Learning Specialist support is available on every FlexSchool campus.</p> <p>Social-Emotional Learning and School Counseling:</p> <p>Our caring team of certified school counselors, under the guidance of a consulting psychologist, provide robust social-emotional learning and social pragmatics programming. Students are welcome to visit the school counselor at any time – no appointment necessary. FlexSchool counselors also maintain a collaborative relationship with parents and outside providers.</p> <p>Rolling admissions:</p> <p>We understand that student needs don’t always neatly align with the academic calendar, so FlexSchool admits students on a rolling basis. To learn more, join FlexSchool founder Jacqui Byrne live via Zoom for a Virtual Open House. To receive a call from our admissions team, inquire online, email us at admissions@flexschool.net or call 908-279-0787.</p>