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Burroughs—an independent, college preparatory day school for boys and girls in grades 7-12—provides 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 fields and playgrounds. Need-based financial 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 littleflowerstl.org for more information.

MICDS, one of the nation’s 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

COEDUCATIONALGRADES 7-12

314-993-4040

Open HouseSaturday,

October 259 am

Pre-register at jburroughs.org

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MICDS continuedstudent engagement and inspire a so-phisticated level of critical thinking and analysis. The school’s 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 child’s individual strengths through an integrated multiple intelligences curriculum. New City School prepares children, age three through sixth grade, to be confident, joyful learners who are successful academically, who are knowledgeable about themselves and others, and who value diversity.

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City Garden Montessori Schoolhas immediate openings for

3 and 4 year old students.

Call 314.664.7646 or visit us atwww.citygardenschool.org

to learn more.

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LEARNING THROUGH EXPLORATION AND REFLECTION

COME VISIT TO LEARN MORE!OPEN HOUSE SAT. NOV. 8, 9 AM TO NOON

Webster Groves 314-962-9355

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