Back To School Guide 2015 (part 1)

THE CHILDREN's COURTYARD

Dedicated to only the great state of Texas, The Children’s Courtyard is an educational daycare that serves Trophy Club, Southlake and the surrounding communities. The Center Director, Leeann Hart, is a Southlake mom of three boys and a very dedicated mom in the community. The Children’s Courtyard offers a variety of programs for children six weeks through 13 years old, ranging from infant care to private Kindergarten to summer camp. The facility’s outstanding staff of teachers brings together many years of experience working in the early childhood education field. The Children’s Courtyard provides a safe, warm and welcoming learning environment for children. Join us for our Back to School Open House and Art Party, August 8th 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

FAST FACTS

50% of studentsbrparticipate in extracurricular activities; activities include dance, soccer,brbasketball, gymnastics and piano curriculum: learn from the start, frog street,braccelerated pre-k, private kindergarten.

1601 Corporate Circle, Southlake / 817-442-8782 www.childrenscourtyard.com/3040

READING FRIENDS OF KELLER

 Reading Friends of Keller is a preschool that provides an academically based, structured curriculum for children ages two through Kindergarten. We utilize a multi-sensory teaching technique that provides each child the individual a ttention they need to feel successful.br

Our program involves many areas of emphasis, with each area closely interrelated to the other. We highly stress language with a strong phonics base and use of our multi-sensory curriculum, teaching to all learning styles. Combining a handson social studies and science curriculum allows the children to learn about the world around them. Students can discover their own creativity through art and music. Social skills ar e developed through playtime with others, and about 80 per cent of students participate in extracurricular activities. Reading Friends is dedicated to providing the young child a foundation for educational excellence.

FAST FACTS

Founded: more than 34bryears ago grades: ages two through kindergarten specialties: phonics-based,brmulti-sensory curriculum teaching to the whole child fun fact: reading friendsbroffers a number of extracurricular activities.

141 Quest Ct., Keller 817.562.5333 / ReadingFriends.org 

GRAPEVINE FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Grapevine Faith exists to develop and graduate authentic Christian leaders. In partnership with   hristian families, we educate children ranging from Primary 3s through 12th grade. Grapevine Faith offers a unique educational opportunity for students through a challenging, Christ-centered, biblically based school program with excellence in academics, athletics, and creative arts.
We strive to infuse a biblical worldview in every aspect of the school experience, and encourage ministry and mission mindedness to the local community and beyond. Grapevine Faith is independent and inter-denominational. We serve families on our campus near his toric downtown Grapevine. Faith is co-educational, evangelical, and college-preparatory with selective admission.  We invite you to visit our campus, meet our faculty, and talk with our s tudents. We would love to show you Faith in action!

FAST FACTS

Students served: primarybr3s through 12th grade; elementary home school enrichment program enrollment:br775 fun facts: more than $6 million in scholarships were awarded to the 2015brgraduating class; 11 perfect scores on the national latin exam; 2 dsm highbrschool theatre nominations; district champions boys soccer; 4a tapps state runner-upbrin art; third place state boys golf open house dates: October 20, november 10,brDecember 8, January 19, February 23, March 22, April 19.

730 E. Worth St., Grapevine 817.442.9144 / GrapevineFaith.com

THE CLARIDEN SCHOOL OF SOUTHLAKE

The Clariden School of Southlake is a fully accredited, award-winning private school offering small class sizes and project-based learning. Accepting students from three years of age through high school, The Clariden School provides progressive education using project-based learning, which is considered by many to be one of the mos t effective ways to engage students in their studies, thus promoting a greater depth of knowledge.br

Step into project-based classrooms and you’ll find educators who have a passion for teaching using lesson plans specifically designed to inspire students. Situated on a 23-acre campus, the school has a full-size gymnasium, fine arts building, computer lab, library, and chemistry lab.

FAST FACTS

Founded: over 25 years agobrgrades: preschool through high school specialties: interactivebrproject-based learning in all grades what’s new: 2014 1st place cowtownbrbest robotics and 2015 tarc national finalists.

100 Clariden Ranch Rd., Southlake 682.237.0400 / ClaridenSchool.org

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS

 Primrose School of Southlake and Primrose School at Hidden Lakes are accredited private preschools that provide a premier educational childcare experience. As The Leader in Educational Child Care®, we offer well-rounded early childhood education and nurturing childcare services for  infants through private kindergarten, in addition to before- and after-school care and transportation to our local elementary schools.

Primrose Schools’ Balanced Learning curriculum blends teacher-directed and child-initiated activities to emphasize academics, character development and play to nurture a lifelong love of learning. In addition to core academic subjects, the curriculum includes enrichment programs in music, art, physical activity, sign language, Spanish, technology, and life skills for a well-rounded education. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

FAST FACTS

Open house: August 8 frombr3 to 5 p.m. at our hidden lakes location grades: infant through privatebrkindergarten plus after-school care specialties: teacher-guided andbrchild-initiated experiences with a focus on character development.

Primrose School of Southlake / 155 S. Kimball Ave., Southlake 817.421.8087 

Primrose School at Hidden Lakes / 1100 Davis Blvd., Southlake 817.337.4666