Newtown Yardley Back to School Guide
 An updated and complete listing of Newtown and Yardley public schools, private schools, pre-schools,educational programs and services, SAT/ACT prep, recreational activities, after-school activities, informative articles, business listings, open houses, kids party ideas, schools from the surrounding area, helpful links, and more! |
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Upcoming Events
- October 07 Open House, Princeton Day School - Lower School
- October 15 Open House, The Pen Ryn School
- October 16 Open House, The Pen Ryn School
What's New
Back To School Announcement
- Pennsbury School District 2015-2016 Calendar
- Doane Academy's Zaniya Lewis Chosen for NBA Service Trip
- Announcement from Doane Academy
Back To School Article
- Back to School Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- 5 Tips for Making it Through the College Application Process
- How do we know if children are ready to begin music lessons?
Back To School Press Release
- The Pennington School Elects New Board Members
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Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5261
Open House October 18, 2015, 1-4pmSolebury School is a coed, college preparatory, boarding and day school, for 235 students in grades 7-12. Students may board beginning in 9th grade. Our small size, the individual attention we give our students and the deep mutual respect between faculty and students are the cornerstones of our success. Honors and AP courses, an ESL program for International students, a Learning Skills program, and a full range of arts, athletics and activities make our program distinct. Solebury's beautiful 90-acre campus is located on Phillips Mill Road, two and one half miles north of New Hope, in the heart of historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mid-way between New York City and Philadelphia.
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 Private Schools
Schools
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Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-6700
Princeton Day School's mission is to nurture the mind, the body, and the character of each student. Our coeducational, college-prepatory day school offers students a creative and challenging academic experience within an intimate, supportive learning environment. The classes are small and instruction personalized, and the school itself creates a strong sense of community. We enroll 900 students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade, and are located on a 104-acre campus two miles from the center of Princeton. Please contact us for information about our application process and our strong need-based financial aid program. Opportunities of a Lifetime. Every Day.
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Private Schools
Schools
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The Bridge Academy
1958-B Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648
609-844-0770
The Bridge Academy is a private, non-profit school approved by the state of New Jersey for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing and ADHD. It is the only accredited Orton-Gillingham program in New Jersey. The school serves students ages 8-18 of average or higher intellectual potential and strives to empower students to bridge the gap between potential and performance. The Bridge Academy uses research-based, classroom-proven techniques taught by experienced professionals to help students thrive in school and achieve academic success. A summer program is also available. Currently 68 students are enrolled from 24 different school districts in New Jersey and from nearby towns in Pennsylvania. Please call 609-844-0770 or www.banj.org for more information.
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Dyslexia
Private Schools
Schools
Special Education
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New Hope Academy
301 Oxford Valley Road, Bldg. 1701 Yardley PA 19067
215-493-4200
New Hope Academy specializes in motivating and educating school-phobic students, at-risk teens, gifted students, those with IEPs who need additional help, and students who just feel that they do not “fit” in their schools. NHA provides the least restrictive learning environment for students who do not thrive in the traditional high school or the traditional “alternative” school. Students with IEPs are placed in appropriate academic level classes, supported by our certified Special Education Department staff, and given the necessary resources to achieve the goals described by state standards and the students’ IEPs.
For over 10 years, New Hope Academy has helped students to have more positive mindsets, where they strive for excellence and a lifetime of achievement. Call 215-493-4200 or visit www.newhopeacademy.net .Accepting Grades 6-12. NJ/PA licensed/approved to award high school diplomas.
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Private Schools
Schools
Special Education
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Kiddie Academy of Langhorne
670 Woodbourne Road Building 2 Langhorne PA 19047
215-750-5512
Welcome to Kiddie Academy of Langhorne, PA. Experience our unique approach to Educational Child Care
We believe in giving children quality care and attention that concentrates on future-oriented learning and fun. Days packed with hot, family-style meals and learning-focused experiences are designed to nurture your child, setting them up for success in K-12 and beyond. We make learning and fun possible with a cozy, safe daycare atmosphere. Our parents are rest assured that their children are in great hands. Safe entry systems ensure that no child leaves our facility without their approved parent or guardian. Come see the delight on our children's faces. Come speak to our proud Langhorne Parents! They are our best references. For more information, please call 215-750-5512
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Child Care
Pre-Schools
Schools-Nursery & Kindergarten
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The Pennington School
112 West Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-6128
Open House October 18, 1 - 4pm.The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students
in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs, with a current
enrollment of 485 students. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an
emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through
academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing
arts. Within the curriculum there are also small programs for international
students and for students with language-based learning differences. Founded
in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, applying the
values gleaned from centuries of learning, along with the most up-to-date
knowledge, to a rapidly changing world. The School’s faculty members focus
not only on what they can teach the students, but also on what the varied
perspectives of the student body may contribute to the entire educational
experience.
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Private Schools
Schools
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The Pen Ryn School
235 S. Olds Boulevard Fairless Hills PA 19030
215-547-1800
2015 Open Houses - 10/15, 1-3pm. & 10/16, 9-11am. At Pen Ryn, we strive for a climate that not only encourages intellectual growth, but also develops and nurtures moral, emotional, social and physical development. Our small, private, elementary and middle school in Bucks County, provides classes for Nursery through 8th grade. At the core of Pen Ryn is the individualized nature of each child's education. Pen Ryn believes in educating the whole child and recognizes the importance of integrating art, music, athletics and citizenship as part of the curriculum in addition to core academic subjects. Our teachers make learning relevant, harnessing the intellectual curiosity of our students and believing unequivocally in the limitless potential of young people so that they can believe fully in themselves.
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Pre-Schools
Private Schools
Schools
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Grey Nun Academy
1750 Quarry Road Yardley PA 19067
215-968-4151
Stop by any Wednesday
from 10am to 2pm for a private tourGrey Nun Academy is the only private, Catholic, co-educational elementary school in Bucks County, serving students from PK3 - Grade 8. Committed to the intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth of our students, we honor the individual needs of every child. GNA students: achieve academic excellence, have the opportunity for individual and peer mentoring to support their strengths, interests, needs and learning styles, focus on personal accountability that develops motivation and self-esteem, feel valued, safe and confident in a supportive, nurturing community, develop life-long connections with classmates, teachers and administrators.
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Catholic Schools
Private Schools
Religious Schools
Schools
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Newtown Friends School
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road Newtown PA 18940
215-968-2225
Open House November 3 @9amAt Newtown Friends School, we believe that the best education is one that engages children in their own learning. Combining an innovative and challenging academic program, a welcoming and nurturing community, and a strong culture of Quaker values, NFS provides a supportive and dynamic student-centered environment that fosters independent and creative thinkers. Here children acquire not only the skills needed to achieve long-term academic success, but also the confidence and enthusiasm to keep learning, growing, thinking, expressing themselves, imagining, caring, creating, exploring, and making a difference in the world.
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Pre-Schools
Private Schools
Schools
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St Ignatius School
995 Reading Ave Yardley PA 19067
215-493-3867
St. Ignatius of Antioch School is committed to developing spiritual, personal, and academic excellence while incorporating 21st century skills to encourage lifelong learning in a globally advancing society. Students will thrive in a comprehensive learning environment filled with strong Christian values, and an unsurpassed academic curriculum. The teaching support staff, including a remedial teacher, speech therapist, school counselor, and resource teachers are also available for students needing assistance.
Our classrooms are equipped with iPads, Netbooks, Chromebooks, or computers, and we even support BYOD to school.
Blending traditional and new methods of teaching to meet the needs of all students, our teachers are dedicated, passionate, qualified, certified, and committed to inspiring their students with a love of faith, learning, and community.
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Catholic Schools
Private Schools
Religious Schools
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METC Tutoring Studio
301 Oxford Valley Road, Bldg. 1701 Yardley PA 19067
215-493-4200
Motivational Educational Training Company inspires people of ALL AGES to reach their full potential through Passion, Empowerment, and Skills-Training. To promote Education through Motivation and to instill Mindset Changes until possibilities for growth and learning are achieved. METC Offers: No Contracts, Pay As You Go Tutoring On-Site or In-Home. Flexible Scheduling 7 Days a Week. TRUE One-on-One for the Entire Session. State Certified Teachers (Including Sp. Ed.). All Subjects & All Ages (Including Adults). FREE 30 Min. Consultations. SAT/ACT/PSAT Motivational-Prep™. All Pre-High School Entrance Test Prep. State & District Test Prep: PSSA, Keystone, HSPT, Terra Nova, etc. Post Secondary Test Prep: GED, Praxis, LSAT, GRE, Nursing, Electrician, etc. METC’s exclusive POWER SKILLS™ program covering: Motivational, Organizational, Academic, and Social Skills. Home and Cyber School Support. Call 215-493-4200 or visit www.metc.com
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Art Classes/Lessons
Education Centers/Programs
Test Prep
Tutoring
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