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Millhopper Montessori School
The Millhopper Montessori School enjoys a spacious facility for its extensive private educational program in Gainesville. The Millhopper Montessori School serves children ages two through 8th grade. True to its Montessori heritage, the staff fosters creative thinking and problem-solving through the use of manipulative and other educational tools. A diversified curriculum ensures all aspects of your child's educational needs will be met. Our low student-teacher ratio, one-to-one and small group instruction, and complete Montessori curriculum enables children to have a self-paced individualized program. Hands-on materials enhance visual and kinesthetic learning, while independence and self-discipline develop through the classroom dynamics. Subject areas include practical life, math, geometry, botany, zoology, geology, astronomy, health sciences, art, drama, music, movement, Spanish, media, theatre, and seasonal activities.
Classes:Early Childhood: 2-5 years and Kindergarten - 8th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM / All programs are Monday-Friday
Early Morning Program starts at 7:00AM
Early Childhood: 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Full time) or 9:00AM -12:00PM (Part time)
Elementary School: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Middle School: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
After-Care Hours: Children who are 3 and potty trained may enroll in the after-care program ending at 3 PM or the full day program ending at 6 PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Please visit the website for curriculum and supplemental class offerings information
Potty-Training Policy: None
Rates: Click here for current rates and admission information.
Director: Christina Miller
mmschool@millhopper.com
www.millhopper.com
Classes:Early Childhood: 2-5 years and Kindergarten - 8th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM / All programs are Monday-Friday
Early Morning Program starts at 7:00AM
Early Childhood: 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Full time) or 9:00AM -12:00PM (Part time)
Elementary School: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Middle School: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
After-Care Hours: Children who are 3 and potty trained may enroll in the after-care program ending at 3 PM or the full day program ending at 6 PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Please visit the website for curriculum and supplemental class offerings information
Potty-Training Policy: None
Rates: Click here for current rates and admission information.
Director: Christina Miller
8505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606 / (352) 375-6773
mmschool@millhopper.com
www.millhopper.com
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Autism Oasis School
We are dedicated to addressing the challenges of autism using gentle, effective, and diverse methodologies, both research-based and leading edge. Our strategies are safe, child-centered, and attend to each child’s physical, emotional and psychological needs. We facilitate children on the autism spectrum to become successful in a loving environment that is profoundly respectful and nurturing. We are committed to addressing the challenges of autism using breakthrough strategies that are research-based. Our paradigm is child-focused instead of disorder-focused. Each child is unique. Our approach is customized to attend to each student’s individual physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
Classes: One K - 4th grade of non-verbal students and one 3rd - 7th for high-functioning verbal students.
Hours: 9:00AM to 3:30PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: After-school program and respite care
Director: Marie Trempe
info@autismoasisforkids.org
www.autismoasisforkids.org
Classes: One K - 4th grade of non-verbal students and one 3rd - 7th for high-functioning verbal students.
Hours: 9:00AM to 3:30PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: After-school program and respite care
Director: Marie Trempe
205 South Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643 / (888) 535-6191
info@autismoasisforkids.org
www.autismoasisforkids.org
Bhaktivedanta Academy
Bhaktivedanta Academy has been providing a Krishna-centered education to children in the Alachua, Florida area since 1990. The school currently serves over 50 Pre-K thru 6th grade students, making it the largest institution of its kind in North America. The vision of Bhaktivedanta Academy is to educate our students in Krishna conscious principles and practice based on the teachings and personal example of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Our dedicated staff, in strong partnership with family and community, will nurture and guide each individual in an environment that fosters spiritual and intellectual growth. We pursue academic excellence through the utilization of Montessori teaching methods and we are committed to cultivating the priceless seed of devotion to Krishna in every child’s heart. Graduates from Bhaktivedanta Academy will be self-disciplined, confident leaders, who are prepared to serve Krishna, the community, and the world with integrity.
Classes:Pre-K- 6th
Hours: VPK: 11-2
Religious Affiliation: Krishna
Director: David Aguilera
office@bhaktivedantaacademy.org
www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org
Classes:Pre-K- 6th
Hours: VPK: 11-2
Religious Affiliation: Krishna
Director: David Aguilera
17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615 / (386) 452-2886
office@bhaktivedantaacademy.org
www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org
Brentwood School
Our curriculum is delivered with discovery, independence and creative problem solving in mind. Our students love and are engaged by the hands-on environment. At Brentwood we believe in the whole child. Character development goes hand-in-hand with academic mastery. The Brentwood faculty is outstanding, both in technical competence, and caring nature. Lead teachers are certified, and all staff members are appropriately educated and experienced. In addition, specialists in Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Spanish and Library Skills round out the day.
Classes: Two year old classes through fifth grade
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Pre-School and Pre-K Classes: 9AM-12PM
2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Kindergarten: 9AM - 2 PM
1st-5th Grade: 9AM- 2:45 PM
After-Care Hours: We call it PLAYGROUP, and children may attend as early as 7:30AM and as late as 5:30PM There is an hourly charge, and we keep track of your use so you may pay monthly. You may use PLAYGROUP regularly or spontaneously, meaning no costly contracts or promises.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Age 2 through 5th Grade have Specialists in Spanish, Physical Education, Music and Library. Computer Classes begin in Kindergarten. Studio Art begins in Grade One. Pre- K- 5th Grade: Explorer classes are after school activities. Running from a half-hour to an hour in length, and consisting of six to eight weeks (changing four times a year), these classes have included sports, science, chess, cooking, crafts, music (karaoke and dance), and more. Taught by Brentwood staff or outside experts, these classes are great fun and allow your children extra activities without all the travel hassle.
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are permitted in the two year old class. We ask that children in the other classes be potty trained or well on the way. We will support toilet training at school when a child is training at home.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Directors: Robert and Susan Schackow
info@gobrentwoodschool.com
www.gobrentwoodschool.com
Classes: Two year old classes through fifth grade
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Pre-School and Pre-K Classes: 9AM-12PM
2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Kindergarten: 9AM - 2 PM
1st-5th Grade: 9AM- 2:45 PM
After-Care Hours: We call it PLAYGROUP, and children may attend as early as 7:30AM and as late as 5:30PM There is an hourly charge, and we keep track of your use so you may pay monthly. You may use PLAYGROUP regularly or spontaneously, meaning no costly contracts or promises.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Age 2 through 5th Grade have Specialists in Spanish, Physical Education, Music and Library. Computer Classes begin in Kindergarten. Studio Art begins in Grade One. Pre- K- 5th Grade: Explorer classes are after school activities. Running from a half-hour to an hour in length, and consisting of six to eight weeks (changing four times a year), these classes have included sports, science, chess, cooking, crafts, music (karaoke and dance), and more. Taught by Brentwood staff or outside experts, these classes are great fun and allow your children extra activities without all the travel hassle.
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are permitted in the two year old class. We ask that children in the other classes be potty trained or well on the way. We will support toilet training at school when a child is training at home.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Directors: Robert and Susan Schackow
1111 NW 55th St., Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 373-3222
info@gobrentwoodschool.com
www.gobrentwoodschool.com
Christian Life Academy
As a nurturing Christian school, Christian Life Academy seeks to provide conditions whereby boys and girls can receive the Truth. Not only is it our objective to teach the Truth but also to teach our students how to apply the Truth wisely to their own lives. Our Christian school has the responsibility to provide the best possible education. A Biblical viewpoint in the vital areas of life -- spiritual growth, education, personal self-discipline, and patriotism -- must be strongly stressed to each student during his years of training. We desire to minister to the needs of the whole child and to promote his spiritual and moral growth, academic and intellectual progress, and physical and social development. Additionally, our Christian School is to be an extension of the Christian home and church, thus providing a continuity of training for Christian young people. We, as Christian educators, desire to train each student to accept individual responsibility to God for his actions and challenge him to glorify God in every facet of his life.
Classes:Kindergarten-12th
Hours: 8:30-2:45
Religious Affiliation: Pentecostal
Extracurricular Activities: Chess club, drama and music
Rates: Click here for current rates
Director: Pastor Robin Roberts
www.claofgainesville.org
Classes:Kindergarten-12th
Hours: 8:30-2:45
Religious Affiliation: Pentecostal
Extracurricular Activities: Chess club, drama and music
Rates: Click here for current rates
Director: Pastor Robin Roberts
12000 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 / (352) 495-3040
www.claofgainesville.org
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy in Gainesville offers a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study. Cornerstone is a Christ-Centered classical school that utilizes time-honored classical methods of instruction that integrate subjects, equipping students with tools for life-long learning and systematic thinking. Along with the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, Latin and logic, we also teach computer, robotics, science, worldviews, and rhetoric. At Cornerstone we teach students to think, reason and evaluate their experiences in light of the scriptures. Cornerstone offers a variety of extracurricular activities and a boasts a growing, thriving athletics program for all ages that includes JV and varsity basketball, volleyball, and football.
Director: Judy Jones
Classes: PreK - 12th
Hours: Pre-K 8 am to 2:30 pm. / K-6th 8 am to 3:10 pm / 7th - 12th 7:45 am to 3:10 pm
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Extracurricular Activities: soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, football, equestrian, robotics, Latin club, chess club, drama, chorus, spelling bee, fine and performing arts, and more.
Rates: Click here for current rates
office@cornerstone.st
www.cornerstone.st
Director: Judy Jones
Classes: PreK - 12th
Hours: Pre-K 8 am to 2:30 pm. / K-6th 8 am to 3:10 pm / 7th - 12th 7:45 am to 3:10 pm
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Extracurricular Activities: soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, football, equestrian, robotics, Latin club, chess club, drama, chorus, spelling bee, fine and performing arts, and more.
Rates: Click here for current rates
3401 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 378-9337
office@cornerstone.st
www.cornerstone.st
Countryside Christian School
Countryside Christian School’s mission is to help Christian parents fulfill their God-given responsibility of teaching their children. We will try to lead every student and parent to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. We will teach the Bible, which we believe is the inspired Word of God, to every student. We will help every student learn to respect authority and to develop character and self-control.
Classes:Pre-K-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Rates:$4300/ year
Director/s:
www.cbcgainesville.net
Classes:Pre-K-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Rates:$4300/ year
Director/s:
10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606 / (352) 332-1493
www.cbcgainesville.net
Family Life Academy
Family Life was founded by Pastor Greg Roberts and the congregation of Family Life Church of God in the fall of 2004. Family Life Academy is a private, non-profit, church-school. Our school was founded on the belief that God gives the responsibility of teaching and training of children to the parents and the church, not the government. One of the strengths of the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum is its ability to help students individually. Very few people learn information in the same manner, at the same speed, and with the same recall. The Accelerated Christian Education places the responsibility for scholastic achievement on the student, rather than the teacher.
Classes:Pre-K-12th
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:15-2:30 / Fri: 8:15-12
Religious Affiliation: Church of God
Rates:$3300/ year + $300 curriulum fee
Director/s:Reverend Charles Bowe
pastorcharles@familylifecog.org
Classes:Pre-K-12th
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:15-2:30 / Fri: 8:15-12
Religious Affiliation: Church of God
Rates:$3300/ year + $300 curriulum fee
Director/s:Reverend Charles Bowe
17259 SW Archer Road, Archer, FL 32618 / (352) 495-3409
pastorcharles@familylifecog.org
First Christian Academy
It is our desire and mission to provide a truly Christ-centered quality education for students through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and lifelong love and desire for learning. First Christian Academy desires to support parents in their efforts to “train up a child in the way he should go...” (Proverbs 22:6). God has truly assembled an exciting and awesome Christian staff and School Board who anticipate working with parents to provide a loving Christ-centered academic environment, teaching the Bible daily and preparing daily with their students. Many hours of preparation and prayer have gone into this endeavor.
Classes:3 year olds, VPK + Kindergarten - 7th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM
3 year olds: Full time enrollment only (see above hours)
VPK: 8:00AM - 11:15
Kindergarten - 3rd grade: 8:00AM - 2:30PM
4th grade - 7th grade: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
After-Care Hours: Click here for after-school information.
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Supplemental Classes Offered: None
Potty-Training Policy: Children in all classes must be potty trained.
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Principal:Julie Marcus
www.fcahighsprings.org
Classes:3 year olds, VPK + Kindergarten - 7th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM
3 year olds: Full time enrollment only (see above hours)
VPK: 8:00AM - 11:15
Kindergarten - 3rd grade: 8:00AM - 2:30PM
4th grade - 7th grade: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
After-Care Hours: Click here for after-school information.
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Supplemental Classes Offered: None
Potty-Training Policy: Children in all classes must be potty trained.
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Principal:Julie Marcus
24530 NW 199th Lane, High Springs, FL32643 / (386) 454-1641
www.fcahighsprings.org
Forest Grove Christian Academy
The Christian School of Forest Grove Baptist Church is dedicated to educating and nurturing the mind, body and spirit of boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 12. Our curriculum is integrated with Biblically-based principles and illustrations. Teachers model a daily, consistent walk with Christ while lovingly expressing God’s wisdom in the classroom. Our school, conventiently located midway between Alachua, High Springs, and Newberry, Florida offers a challenging curriculum in a vigorous learning environment.
Classes:PreK-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Rates:Please contac the school for current rates
Director: Heather Cason
www.forestgrovebaptistchurch.org/Academy.html
Classes:PreK-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Rates:Please contac the school for current rates
Director: Heather Cason
22575 NW 94th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615 / (386) 462-3921
www.forestgrovebaptistchurch.org/Academy.html
Gainesville Country Day School
Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, integrated, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of preschool age through fifth grade. We are committed to accepting children as they are, with their own backgrounds, experiences, interests, natures, and abilities. Our teachers are dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and find success in coming to school. The curriculum emphasizes active rather than passive learning and activities are designed to encourage independence and creativity. Attention is given to utilizing the basic skills and applying them in increasingly complex projects and activities. Our curriculum consists of integrated subject matter areas and flexible curricular experiences designed to meet the needs of children of different levels of ability and experience. Our low pupil-teacher ratio makes it possible to provide a varied and stimulating range of learning experiences for each child.
Classes:Pre-school for ages 2 ½ and up, VPK and Kindergarten - 5th grades
Hours: Preschool only: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) or 5 Day (M-F)
VPK and up attend 5 days a week, M-F
Pre-School Hours Tower Road location: 7:30-5:30.
Children must attend a minimum of 5 hours a day
Pre-School Hours 24th Ave location: 8:30-12:30
Optional afternoon adventure till 1:30PM or 2:30PM
VPK: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Elementary School hours: 8:15AM - 2:30PM
After-Care Hours: optional before and after-school programs are available for an additional charge at the elementary school.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Please contact the school for more information
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are not permitted. All children must be potty-trained.
Rates:Please contact the school for current tuition rates.
Directors:Nancy and Kelly Childers
www.gainesvillecountrydayschool.org
Classes:Pre-school for ages 2 ½ and up, VPK and Kindergarten - 5th grades
Hours: Preschool only: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) or 5 Day (M-F)
VPK and up attend 5 days a week, M-F
Pre-School Hours Tower Road location: 7:30-5:30.
Children must attend a minimum of 5 hours a day
Pre-School Hours 24th Ave location: 8:30-12:30
Optional afternoon adventure till 1:30PM or 2:30PM
VPK: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Elementary School hours: 8:15AM - 2:30PM
After-Care Hours: optional before and after-school programs are available for an additional charge at the elementary school.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Please contact the school for more information
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are not permitted. All children must be potty-trained.
Rates:Please contact the school for current tuition rates.
Directors:Nancy and Kelly Childers
2304 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607 / (352) 332-9032
6801 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, Fl 32607 / (352) 332-7783
6801 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, Fl 32607 / (352) 332-7783
www.gainesvillecountrydayschool.org
Heart Pine School
Heart Pine School is being built by parents who believe a child's earliest years in school set the tone for life long learning. We feel that Waldorf education meets a child where he is: in his body, in his heart as well as in his mind. Heart Pine School is an emerging school initiative currently enrolling 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade - we have the goal of educating students through the 8th Grade. We are the natural outgrowth of Morning Meadow Preschool & Kindergarten and Tall Pines Homeschool Group. We maintain a strong and healthy relationship with Morning Meadow Preschool and our futures are intertwined. Waldorf education, developed by Rudolf Steiner more that 100 years ago, is based on the natural rhythms of a child's body. Learning happens through the hands, heart and head: by doing, feeling and discerning instead of by mental repetition and testing. Waldorf philosphy understands innate human wisdom to be the root of intelligence. It emphasizes full mastery of skills at an age appropriate pace, rather than early skills acquisition.
Classes: 1st - 3rd grade
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: knitting, sewing, water colour painting, drawing, music, beeswax modeling and whole body movements
Rates: Please call for rate information
Trustees: Miranda Monkhorst-Prenger, Noah Shitama, Sylvia Paluzzi
www.facebook.com/heartpineschool
Classes: 1st - 3rd grade
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: knitting, sewing, water colour painting, drawing, music, beeswax modeling and whole body movements
Rates: Please call for rate information
Trustees: Miranda Monkhorst-Prenger, Noah Shitama, Sylvia Paluzzi
1001 NE 16th Avenue (at the Highlands Church), Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 378-8516 or (352) 327-1175 or (352) 339-1417
(352) 378-8516 or (352) 327-1175 or (352) 339-1417
www.facebook.com/heartpineschool
Jordan Glen School
Jordan Glen School of Archer, Florida, is situated eight miles west of Gainesville (home of the University of Florida) on 20 acres of field, orchard, and woods that provide a safe and physically beautiful environment--in itself an exceptional learning resource. The integration of the outdoor spaces into the total atmosphere of Jordan Glen sets us apart from other educational settings. Walk around our grounds once and it will be apparent why our school is such a special place. The philosophy of Jordan Glen is based on the observation that even though there are universal and predictable sequences of change in children, each child is unique with an individual pattern of timing and growth. Our commitment is to an educational program that values individual differences, to a process of exploration and discovery, and to meaningful academic study. The atmosphere at Jordan Glen is informal yet respectful. Teachers are known by their first names and strive to create a warm, friendly learning environment that is supportive and responsive to each child's individuality as well as to the group as a whole.
Classes: Pre-K-8th
Hours: 9AM-3PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Electives, such as computer programming, art, music, drama, nature, environmental studies, tennis, copper enameling, pottery, and cooking, are taught in the afternoon.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Jeff Davis
www.jordanglen.org
Classes: Pre-K-8th
Hours: 9AM-3PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Electives, such as computer programming, art, music, drama, nature, environmental studies, tennis, copper enameling, pottery, and cooking, are taught in the afternoon.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Jeff Davis
12425 SW 154th Street, Archer FL 32618 / (352) 495-2728
www.jordanglen.org
Loga Springs Academy
Loga Springs Academy is a year-round coeducational day school for exceptional, gifted, and capable children. Students learn in an environment that recognizes and encourages excellence and provides intellectual stimulation and challenge. Loga Springs is designed to meet the needs of exceptional students ages 5 through 18. Through a culture of respect and the guidance of talented teachers, students find depth and personal meaning in their studies. Fundamentally, teachers respect and facilitate the individual abilities, needs, and interests of young learners. At every stage, developmentally appropriate opportunities for choice, decision-making, and problem-solving encourage the student's developing sense of empowerment and personal responsibility for his or her learning. Each educational and developmental level brings opportunities for greater degrees of abstraction in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language, the visual and performing arts, technology, and physical education. We have a no-violence policy to ensure that alll children feel equally safe and can pursue their educational experiences undistracted and free from worry. We aim to help all children achieve their maximum potential; to this end, we do not accept children who have difficulty with aggressive behaviors. Our exceptional teacher-to-students ratio of no more than eight students per teacher enables teachers to stay close to each student's learning experience. Individual learning styles can be understood and accommodated so that strengths are nurtured and strategies developed between teacher and student to effectively meet the student's needs.
Classes: 1st - 12th
Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Visit website for details
Rates: Contact the school for current rates
Director: Karen Porter
www.logasprings.org
Classes: 1st - 12th
Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Visit website for details
Rates: Contact the school for current rates
Director: Karen Porter
931 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 337-0686
www.logasprings.org
Millhopper Montessori School
The Millhopper Montessori School enjoys a spacious facility for its extensive private educational program in Gainesville. The Millhopper Montessori School serves children ages two through 8th grade. True to its Montessori heritage, the staff fosters creative thinking and problem-solving through the use of manipulative and other educational tools. A diversified curriculum ensures all aspects of your child's educational needs will be met. Our low student-teacher ratio, one-to-one and small group instruction, and complete Montessori curriculum enables children to have a self-paced individualized program. Hands-on materials enhance visual and kinesthetic learning, while independence and self-discipline develop through the classroom dynamics. Subject areas include practical life, math, geometry, botany, zoology, geology, astronomy, health sciences, art, drama, music, movement, Spanish, media, theatre, and seasonal activities.
Classes:Early Childhood: 2-5 years and Kindergarten - 8th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM / All programs are Monday-Friday
Early Morning Program starts at 7:00AM
Early Childhood: 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Full time) or 9:00AM -12:00PM (Part time)
Elementary School: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Middle School: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
After-Care Hours: Children who are 3 and potty trained may enroll in the after-care program ending at 3 PM or the full day program ending at 6 PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Please visit the website for curriculum and supplemental class offerings information
Potty-Training Policy: None
Rates: Click here for current rates and admission information.
Director: Christina Miller
mmschool@millhopper.com
www.millhopper.com
Classes:Early Childhood: 2-5 years and Kindergarten - 8th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM / All programs are Monday-Friday
Early Morning Program starts at 7:00AM
Early Childhood: 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Full time) or 9:00AM -12:00PM (Part time)
Elementary School: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Middle School: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
After-Care Hours: Children who are 3 and potty trained may enroll in the after-care program ending at 3 PM or the full day program ending at 6 PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Please visit the website for curriculum and supplemental class offerings information
Potty-Training Policy: None
Rates: Click here for current rates and admission information.
Director: Christina Miller
8505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606 / (352) 375-6773
mmschool@millhopper.com
www.millhopper.com
Oak Hall School
Oak Hall is a private school serving pre-school through 12th grade. Oak Hall is more than just another school. It is a learning community where students, with the support of their teachers and parents, have rich and abundant opportunities to grow as people, to challenge themselves in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to learn to care for others. The centerpiece of our mission, of course, is academics. Oak Hall offers a broad and rigorous curriculum for all our students. The Lower School offers a warm, family-like atmosphere dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of each child. The school promotes the development of the child, academically, through a balanced core curriculum, socially, through leadership opportunities, aesthetically, through programs in art and music, and physically, through a comprehensive physical education program.
Classes:Pre-School: 3 year olds and Junior Kindergarten: 4 year olds
Lower School: Kindergarten-5th / Middle School: 6th - 8th / Upper School: 9th - 12th
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 6:00PM
3 Year olds: Tu/Th or Mon-Fri
4 Year olds (Junior Kindergarten): M/W/F or Mon-Fri
Kindergarten and up: Monday - Friday
3 and 4 year olds have 3 choices of schedules: 8:30-12:30/ 8:30-2:45/ or 8:30-6PM
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 8:15-2:45
Grades 2-5: 8:15-3:30 / Middle School: 7:55-3:00 / Upper School: 7:50-3:00 /
After-Care Hours: Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 A.M. They may stay in a supervised after-school program until 6:00PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Students enjoy the following supplemental classes: art, music, library, physical education, computers and Spanish. In addition to our daily supervised after-school program, we offer basketball, soccer, French, dance, choir, chess, scouting, cheerleading and computers as some of our after school classes.
Potty-Training Policy: Children in all classes must be potty trained.
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Principal of the Lower School: Kathy Gaston
oakhall@oakhall.org
www.oakhall.org
Classes:Pre-School: 3 year olds and Junior Kindergarten: 4 year olds
Lower School: Kindergarten-5th / Middle School: 6th - 8th / Upper School: 9th - 12th
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 6:00PM
3 Year olds: Tu/Th or Mon-Fri
4 Year olds (Junior Kindergarten): M/W/F or Mon-Fri
Kindergarten and up: Monday - Friday
3 and 4 year olds have 3 choices of schedules: 8:30-12:30/ 8:30-2:45/ or 8:30-6PM
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 8:15-2:45
Grades 2-5: 8:15-3:30 / Middle School: 7:55-3:00 / Upper School: 7:50-3:00 /
After-Care Hours: Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 A.M. They may stay in a supervised after-school program until 6:00PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Students enjoy the following supplemental classes: art, music, library, physical education, computers and Spanish. In addition to our daily supervised after-school program, we offer basketball, soccer, French, dance, choir, chess, scouting, cheerleading and computers as some of our after school classes.
Potty-Training Policy: Children in all classes must be potty trained.
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Principal of the Lower School: Kathy Gaston
7715 SW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607 / (352) 332-1452
oakhall@oakhall.org
www.oakhall.org
Passage Christian Academy
The mission of the PASSAGE Christian Academy is to provide children a superior, well rounded academic education and foundation in an environment that fosters a healthy Christian lifestyle in preparation for world leadership and success—in both the Kingdom and secular arenas. Through use of 21st Century curriculum, progressive methods, skilled and spirit-led staff, and integration of biblical principles, PASSAGE Christian Academy offers the best Christ-centered learning experience for children in Alachua County.
Classes:K-12
Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:Prime Time After-school tutoring: FREE
Rates:Please contact the school for current rates
Director:Dr. Felicia Moss
www.passagechristianacademy.org
Classes:K-12
Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:Prime Time After-school tutoring: FREE
Rates:Please contact the school for current rates
Director:Dr. Felicia Moss
5121 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida / (352) 336-8983
www.passagechristianacademy.org
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
Our principal, teachers, staff, families, clergy, and parishioners work together to provide students with a spiritual, academic, psychological, and social foundation. The Academy places focus on teaching and living the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Church. Equally, it gives emphasis to personal and communal spirituality, the fostering of strong community, and a commitment to those in need. In a loving and supportive environment, Queen of Peace Academy strives toward superior academic excellence where the needs of the child are enveloped in developmentally appropriate practices. We affirm parents as the primary educators of their children.
Classes:PreK - 8th
Hours:
Elementary School: 8:00 AM - 2:48 PM
Middle School: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Extended Day is available
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Supplemental Classes Offered: Physical Education, Spanish, Chinese, , Media, Music and Art are provided
Grades Three - Eight have the opportunity to learn German.
Rates: Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Principal: Sister Nancy Elder, IHM
dscoogan@qopacademy.org
www.queenofpeaceacademy.org
Classes:PreK - 8th
Hours:
Elementary School: 8:00 AM - 2:48 PM
Middle School: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Extended Day is available
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Supplemental Classes Offered: Physical Education, Spanish, Chinese, , Media, Music and Art are provided
Grades Three - Eight have the opportunity to learn German.
Rates: Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Principal: Sister Nancy Elder, IHM
10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607 / (352) 332-8808
dscoogan@qopacademy.org
www.queenofpeaceacademy.org
The Rock School
The mission of The Rock School is to reinforce the educational and Christian values of the home and church in a structured, academic setting. We desire to provide a diversified, quality education in a safe, Bible-centered environment. It is our goal that our students would be equipped with the necessary skills to fulfill God's purpose and calling for their lives. Through academic instruction, recognition and development of their gifts and talents, and an increased understanding of God and His Word, this mission is fulfilled.
Classes:Pre-school for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, VPK and Kingergarten- 12th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Pre-School Classes: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Half-day options available.
VPK: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 12:00noon
K-12: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 3:00PM
After-Care Hours: Before school care is available from 7:00 - 8:00AM. We have an elementary after school program that meets from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Aftercare is $8 per day or $80 per month (whichever is less). There is no enrollment necessary for Aftercare. Students may attend any days in which the parent requires them to do so and then are billed at the end of each month.
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: Art, music, PE and computer classes
Potty-Training Policy: Children must be potty-trained to enroll in the three-year-old class.
Rates: To obtain our tuition & fee schedule, please click here to request an information packet and we will gladly send you an e-mail with that information.
Principal: Bob Carter / Pre-School Director: Marcy Hansen
info@therocklions.com
www.therocklions.com
Classes:Pre-school for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, VPK and Kingergarten- 12th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Pre-School Classes: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Half-day options available.
VPK: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 12:00noon
K-12: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 3:00PM
After-Care Hours: Before school care is available from 7:00 - 8:00AM. We have an elementary after school program that meets from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Aftercare is $8 per day or $80 per month (whichever is less). There is no enrollment necessary for Aftercare. Students may attend any days in which the parent requires them to do so and then are billed at the end of each month.
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: Art, music, PE and computer classes
Potty-Training Policy: Children must be potty-trained to enroll in the three-year-old class.
Rates: To obtain our tuition & fee schedule, please click here to request an information packet and we will gladly send you an e-mail with that information.
Principal: Bob Carter / Pre-School Director: Marcy Hansen
9818 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607 / (352) 331-7625
info@therocklions.com
www.therocklions.com
St. Patrick Interparish School
St. Patrick Interparish School, in the tradition of Catholic education promotes Christ-centered, lifelong learning through academic excellence and service in partnership with family and community.Our curriculum instruction is designed to provide an integrated growth: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical. St. Patrick Interparish School stresses a solid basic curriculum, offering a strong foundation for all subjects. The curriculum includes Catholic religious studies, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, media, art, computer literacy, physical education and music.
Classes:PreK- 8th
Hours: 8AM-3PM
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Supplemental Classes Offered: Extra-curricular activities include Altar Servers, Student Council, Safety Patrol, Chess Club, Interscholastic Athletic Teams, Band and Cheerleading, as well as other after school clubs that are formed each year.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rates
Director/s:Principal: J Mark Akerman
www.stpatrickschoolgnv.org
Classes:PreK- 8th
Hours: 8AM-3PM
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Supplemental Classes Offered: Extra-curricular activities include Altar Servers, Student Council, Safety Patrol, Chess Club, Interscholastic Athletic Teams, Band and Cheerleading, as well as other after school clubs that are formed each year.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rates
Director/s:Principal: J Mark Akerman
550 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 376-9878
www.stpatrickschoolgnv.org
Trilogy School
At Trilogy personal growth is just as important as academic growth. Each student is a "trilogy", consisting of heart, mind, and will. These parts are interconnected and should all be nurtured in order for students to achieve their full potential. In order to help students become the best they can be we limit class size. For optimum academic success and personal growth, we limit our Younger Elementary Class to 12 students, our Older Elementary Class to 15 students, and each Middle and High School Class to 16 students. What also makes Trilogy unique is that we multi-age group our students. This enhances cooperation, reduces competition, and provides an environment that allows each child to do his or her personal best.
Classes:1st-12th
Hours: Elementary: 8:45AM-2PM
Middle: 8AM-2PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates: Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Quinn Wiggins
trilogyadmin@gmail.com
www.trilogyschool.net
Classes:1st-12th
Hours: Elementary: 8:45AM-2PM
Middle: 8AM-2PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates: Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Quinn Wiggins
8700 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606 / (352) 332-8802
trilogyadmin@gmail.com
www.trilogyschool.net
Westwood Hills Christian School
We are dedicated to providing an educational program that educates the whole person; spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically. The Scripture instructs us to “train up a child in the way he (she) should go; and when he (she) is old he (she) will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. We believe that as we partner with our parents we operate in the truth of this proverb.
Classes:K-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Rates:Click here for current rates
Director: Bob Kuschel
www.westwoodhillsministries.org/school_index.html
Classes:K-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Rates:Click here for current rates
Director: Bob Kuschel
1520 NW 34th Street Gainesville, Florida 32605
/ (352) 378-5190
www.westwoodhillsministries.org/school_index.html
Windsor Christan Academy
We are a distinctively Christian school. The passion of the teachers is to be modeling and teaching the Bible to our students. It is our heart's desire to see every student having a personal, saving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ of the Holy Scriptures. We are also very academic. We are not just a Sunday school class that meets all week long. We believe that God has called us to the grand task of helping students be everything that God has created them to be. We believe the verse from the book of Ecclesiastes that says, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it mightily." This includes academics. Many of our students come into school on Saturdays and during school breaks in order to make up academic deficiencies, or to better themselves.The final word is affordable. The staff and teachers at Windsor Christian Academy know what is going on in our economy. We shop for groceries every week, have to keep our car running, and wonder how we can afford health insurance costs for our families. And yet, we believe that a godly, Christian education is a MUST for our children. Somehow we've made it work. We have purposefully kept tuition prices down, and we offer assistance with tuition where we see that parents are willing to make the same kinds of sacrifices that we are making to insure the continuation of this school ministry.
Classes: Kindergarten-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Rates: Contact the school for current rates
Director: Mike Redmond
office@windsorchristianacademy.info
www.windsorbaptistchurch.com/wca_home.html
Classes: Kindergarten-12th
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Rates: Contact the school for current rates
Director: Mike Redmond
918 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, Florida 32641 / (352) 375-7316
office@windsorchristianacademy.info
www.windsorbaptistchurch.com/wca_home.html
Z.L. Sung Seventh Day Adventist School
The Z. L. Sung Seventh-day Adventist School is operated to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the creator, God, is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to: develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39 master the basic academic skills value physical and mental labor cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended. The Z. L. Sung School operates in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Classes:Grades 1-8
Hours: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Rates:Click here for current rates
Director:
www.zlsung22.adventistschoolconnect.org
Classes:Grades 1-8
Hours: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Rates:Click here for current rates
Director:
2115 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 376-6040
www.zlsung22.adventistschoolconnect.org







