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Burroughsan independent, college
preparatory day school for boys and
girls in grades 7-12provides a lib-
eral arts education that balances aca-
demics, athletics, arts and activities. A
world-class faculty teaches a challeng-
ing curriculum in small classes. A mix
of informality, community service and
traditions, such as morning assembly
and family-style lunch, distinguishes
the Burroughs experience.
City Garden Montessori School is
an innovative public Montessori school
serving a diverse student population in
St. Louis City. Amazing teachers, com-
mitted families and proven results.
The College School engages children,
ages 3 to eighth grade, in joyful, mean-
ingful and creative learning through an
adventurous, theme-based, experien-
tial curriculum. The diverse communi-
ty works as a partnership, cultivating
excellence in academics, character and
collaboration, as the school prepares
students for life-long learning, service
and citizenship. The early childhood
program embraces the Reggio philoso-
phy. Study in core subjects is enhanced
by in-depth theme studies: Drama, Art,
Spanish, Music, PE and Greenhouse
Science. The school owns 28-acres of
property just 30 minutes away for ex-
tended learning. Fall Open House: Sat-
urday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Personal
tours welcome. Check website for addi-
tional learning events.
Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2014,
Community School has the perfect
balance of intellectual challenge and
nurturing support. The 7:1 student
teacher ratio increases opportunities
for personalized attention and differ-
entiated curriculum. Music, art, band,
physical education, drama, woodshop
and foreign language complement the
academic program. Community School
offers an after-school program and
summer camps. All take place on a
beautiful 16-acre wooded campus with
a pond, nature trail, playing felds and
playgrounds. Need-based fnancial aid
is available. Community School also
offers a half-day program for 3-year-
olds to provide more options for par-
ents of young children.
On a one-of-a-kind campus, Forsyth
School offers a challenging, engaging
education for children age 3 to sixth
grade with support from exceptional
teachers. With a strong academic
foundation that includes the visual
and performing arts, sports and chal-
lenge education, Forsyth graduates
are well prepared for selective sec-
ondary schools. Open House: Sunday,
Nov. 2, 1 to 4 p.m.
Established in 1926, Little Flower
Catholic School, Pre-K3 to 8, em-
braces a classical and affordable edu-
cation for students of all faiths. The
Accelerated Math Program, Arts &
Science Exploration and Advanced
Language Arts Programs build cre-
ative thinking and critical analysis.
Open House Sunday, Nov. 16, 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit littlefowerstl.
org for more information.
MICDS, one of the nations leaders in
independent education, is a college-
prep, coed school for grades junior
kindergarten through 12. Recently
completed McDonnell Hall and Brau-
er Hall offer state-of-the-art facilities
and catapult MICDS to a position of
prominence in science and math edu-
cation. The 100-acre campus supports
an excellent academic experience and
includes state-of-the-art classrooms,
labs, athletic facilities, theatres and
art studios. Teachers are committed
to the thoughtful integration of tech-
nology into the curriculum to deepen
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INDEPENDENT
COEDUCATIONAL
GRADES 7-12
314-993-4040
Open House
Saturday,
October 25
9 am
Pre-register at
jburroughs.org
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MICDS continued
student engagement and inspire a so-
phisticated level of critical thinking
and analysis. The schools mission is
to help students discover their unique
talents and calling, preparing them
for higher education and a life of pur-
pose and service as engaged citizens.
New City School capitalizes on each
childs individual strengths through
an integrated multiple intelligences
curriculum. New City School prepares
children, age three through sixth
grade, to be confdent, joyful learners
who are successful academically, who
are knowledgeable about themselves
and others, and who value diversity.
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City Garden Montessori School
has immediate openings for
3 and 4 year old students.
Call 314.664.7646 or visit us at
www.citygardenschool.org
to learn more.
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