ACADEMIC DIRECTORY

Broward County Public Schools

BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAGNET PROGRAMS

Broward County Public Schools provides a vast selection of unique educational opportunities through magnet programs. Students in elementary, middle, and high school may discover an enriching program that sparks their interests, talents or academic pursuits. Each thematic program offers rigorous courses and real-world experiences that prepares students for college and careers. Visit browardschools.com/schoolchoice.

Charter Schools

GREENTREE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

Greentree Prep Charter School provides learning beyond the standards for gifted and talented students and those who want to learn in a gifted learning environment. Our goal is to challenge and motivate students and help them achieve their personal best through individualized programs. Our charter school offers innovative, research-based education in a nurturing environment with a private school feel. Now accepting applications for K–8th grade students.

(954) 780-8733. Located at 6301 SW160th Avenue (Dykes Rd), Southwest Ranches 33331. www.greentreeprep.com.

Pembroke Pines Charter Schools

PEMBROKE PINES FSU CHARTER ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL: Dr. Lisa J. Sporillo. WEBSITE: pinescharter.net. 601 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. (954) 499-4244.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER WEST CAMPUS

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE

PRINCIPAL: Michael Castellano. WEBSITE: pinescharter.net.

• ELEMENTARY: 1680 SW 184th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. (954) 450-6990.

• MIDDLE: 18501 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines 33029. (954) 443-4847.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER EAST CAMPUS - ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL: Channale Augustin. WEBSITE: pinescharter.net. 10801 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 443-4800.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER CENTRAL CAMPUS

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE

PRINCIPAL: Sean Chance. WEBSITE: pinescharter.net. 12350 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33026. (954) 322-3300.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER MIDDLE & HIGH - ACADEMIC VILLAGE

PRINCIPAL: Peter Bayer. WEBSITE: www.pinescharter.net.

• MIDDLE: 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. (954) 538-3700.

• HIGH: 17189 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. (954) 538-3700.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS & PRESCHOOLS

A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE PRESCHOOL & LEARNING CENTER

VOTED BEST PRESCHOOL IN PEMBROKE PINES 3 YEARS IN A ROW!

Recognized as one of the top schools in the state, now offering classes for infants to first grade. The school offers an accelerated learning program for all students and has received A+ rating from the state for more than 19 years for Academic Excellence in Early Learning. Certified, Degreed Teachers, Low Ratios and Accelerated learning curriculum is offered. Our VPK students READ in less than 4 months. Now accepting VPK vouchers. NEW TODDLER & INFANT CLASS OPEN! Rated #1 choice by parents, teachers and educators in the community! AWOK uses proven developmental skills that will help a young child expand their thinking process. Through music and play, we will stimulate the child’s ability to understand different concepts that will help build a strong academic foundation. Contact us for more information. (954) 430-7707, 750 NW 180 Terrace, Pembroke Pines 33029. www.worldofknowledgekids.com.

NOB HILL ACADEMY

Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, Afterschool Program (pick-up from area schools) and Summer & Winter camps available. Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949.

APPLE TREE MONTESSORI

Apple Tree Montessori offers an advanced curriculum for PreK2-3rd grade students. Our students receive honors course credits in middle school. A true Montessori school with Certified Montessori Teachers. Small class sizes for individual attention and a proven curriculum to help students achieve high scores in SAT’s. Visit the school and see the improvements to the campus and program. 6301 SW 160th Avenue (Dykes Rd) in Southwest Ranches. (954) 252-9250. www.appletreemont.com. NOW OFFERING VPK.

NOWTECH ACADEMY

5 STAR RATED and VOTED BEST BUSINESSES IN AMERICA 2022. Our STEM Focus that taps into the natural curiosity of each child is truly groundbreaking. Our students and children have become quite the sensation overnight, helping to propel Nowtech Academy into one of the TOP SCHOOLS in the area. SERVING BIRTH – 12 YEARS. The only STEM focused PRESCHOOL, AFTERCARE and VPK Learning Center. Our curriculum for Early Learners will immerse your child in exposure to science, coding, engineering, math, robotics and technology through creative play and exploration. Creative thinking, academic learning and kindergarten preparatory academics in an atmosphere of fun, safety and social interaction. HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF and LOW RATIOS. Walk into our school and you immediately feel a modern, tech focused and bright vibrant atmosphere. FREE VPK - BUS TRANSPORTATION - MEALS INCLUDED - ELC ACCEPTED - MILITARY FEE ASSISTANCE. Contact Us for more information: www.nowtechacademy.com, 1500 S. Hiatus Rd, Suite 11, Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 526-1368.

American Heritage Schools

Founded in 1965, American Heritage is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation, Florida and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach, Florida. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in PK3 through 12th grades; the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSACESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science that are taught daily by professionals in their respective fields. Contact: Broward Campus (954) 472-0022, Palm Beach Campus (561) 495-7272. www.ahschool.com.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES – EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

• CENTRAL CAMPUS: 12200 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33026. (954) 322-3350.

• WEST CAMPUS: 1600 SW 184th Ave., Pembroke Pines 33029. (954) 443-4816.

Reading

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY

16835 Sheridan Street, Davie 33331. (954) 357-6580.

Monday-Wednesday 10:00AM-8:00PM. Thursday-Sunday 10:00AM6:00PM. Curbside service everyday from 11:00AM-5:00PM.

PEMBROKE PINES WALTER C. YOUNG RESOURCE CENTER

955 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33028. (954) 357-6750.

Monday & Wednesday 8:00AM-8:00PM, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM. Sunday closed.

SOUTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY

7300 Pines Blvd. Building 81, Pembroke Pines 33024. (954) 201-8825. Monday-Wednesday 10:00AM-8:00PM.

Thursday-Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM.

Tutoring Services

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

Grades K–12. Through a thorough academic evaluation we will pinpoint your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses and tailor a program just for your child. Reading, Math, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, FSA Prep, HS Entrance Exam Prep, Tutoring in any subject. College SAT/ACT Prep. Locations: Pembroke Pines West (954) 431-4443 & Plantation (954) 474-4144.

Use Code PPSPRING23 FOR A $100 EVALUATION ($195 value).

Pembroke Pines-Florida State University Charter Elementary School is celebrating 20 years of excellence! In August of 2003, the City of Pembroke Pines opened the school as a professional development school in partnership with Florida State University. The school has students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. There is also a Center for Children with Autism.

Throughout the years, Pembroke Pines-Florida State University Charter Elementary School has truly made a difference in the lives of the children that it serves. This year, the staff, families, and students are celebrating the 20th year!

The school would like to thank the staff, students, families, City staff, City officials, and Florida State University staff for their dedication and support throughout the years. 601 SW 172nd Street, Pembroke Pines 33029. (954) 499-4244

New for the 2023 school year, Walter C. Young is proud offer the Cambridge International curriculum!

The Cambridge Program is an internationally recognized course of study for academically talented and motivated students. It is referred to as AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) at the high school level, and “Cambridge –Secondary I”, at the middle school level. The program operates under the sponsorship of Cambridge University in England and offers a wide range of classes. Cambridge learners will be confident, innovative, and resourceful, secure in their knowledge, yet open to new ideas and opinions.

The Cambridge courses aim to assist students in becoming productive contributors to society. Each course makes continuous connections between the curriculum taught in class and the global and social issues surrounding us.

Students who earn the AICE diploma in high school, and complete their service hours, are automatically eligible to receive the full Bright Futures Scholarship regardless of their scores on the SAT or ACT. Beyond scholarships, the AICE diploma is recognized internationally by hundreds of top colleges and universities.

Young Falcon Flyers: The Young Falcon Flyers Program is a dual enrollment program for high achieving, self-motivated students looking to accelerate their learning.

It offers 8th grade students the opportunity to earn high school credit on the

Flanagan campus while still enrolled at Walter C. Young. Students accepted into the program can take up to 2 classes at Flanagan, including Honors level World Cultural Geography, which serves as a preparation course for AP Human Geography.

KnextGen Knights

The KnextGen Knights program allows students to take the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Essential’s sequence.

The purpose of the KnextGen Knights ICT courses is to provide students with the computer, digital, and information technology skills necessary for success in their future academic and occupational goals. In addition to fundamental computer information, the content includes but is not limited to digital technologies associated with web development, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet communications, cybersecurity, computer science, and programming languages.

Walter C. Young Middle is the only Broward County Public School with a unique partnership with the City of Pembroke Pines, and Broward County. Our media center doubles as a Broward County public library and is fully staffed with a fulltime Media Specialist. This allows us to offer community school for adult learners in the evenings. The City of Pembroke Pines also runs a Cultural Arts center for the community on our campus. Come tour our school. Call for an appointment, (754) 323-4500. 901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33028.

School is a journey that is different for each student. All parents understand that it’s important for their children to keep up in the classroom, but it’s also important that students each learn at their own pace.

Why? Students who are given the time and support to fully understand concepts as they move throughout a subject are less likely to have gaps in their knowledge that will come back to haunt them later on. At Huntington, we refer to this as skill mastery, but it’s a well-known concept in the world of education.

Mastery of skills is essential for deeper learning. Students who are encouraged to master knowledge before moving on to the next concept are inherently taught to persevere and approach learning with a growth (rather than fixed) mindset. They also build their confidence in the process.

The challenge: skill mastery requires individualized instruction

In concept, skill mastery makes a lot of sense. But in a classroom of 20 or more students, teachers are not always able to personalize instruction and give each student the attention they need when a concept or unit doesn’t click for them. Many students will keep up with the teacher as they teach to the entire class. But there will always be some students who struggle to do so and miss important knowledge that is required to understand subsequent topics.

When this happens, those students might perform poorly on homework and tests, but the class continues onward. Often, these students must simply carry on and do their best to continue grasping the successive lessons. But as school advances from elementary to middle and high school and classes become harder, small skill gaps can easily become bigger and bigger.

Taking a time out to catch up

If you notice your child—no matter their age—struggling with things like…

• Low grades or inconsistent grades (e.g., poor grades on some homework, mediocre grades on other homework, often in the same subject)

• Lack of confidence

• Diminished self-esteem

• Poor time management due to getting stuck on certain homework

…it’s important to address the problem. No two students learn exactly alike or at the exact same pace, which makes 100% mastery of skills with 100% of students very difficult to achieve in any classroom.

Your child needs help bridging the gap between what they need to know in one or more subjects and what they actually know. If those gaps are left uncorrected, the problems will continue to grow.

Skill mastery is important

Students who master topics before moving on to new ones are shown to have higher levels of achievement in school, greater confidence, better comprehension and long-term retention, and a greater commitment to lifelong learning, among many other benefits. If you want to help your child catch up their skills, call Huntington at 1-800 CAN LEARN. We’ll perform an academic evaluation on your child’s abilities, identify what skills your child still needs to master and develop a customized program of instruction to get them there. Let’s help your student master knowledge and finish the school year strong!

About Huntington

Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader, providing service online and at its brick-and-mortar facilities. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com.