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! |
Upcoming Events
- October 16 Open House, The Pennington School
- October 16 Open House, Solebury School
- November 06 Open House, Grey Nun Academy
- November 08 Open House, Newtown Friends School
- November 28 Information Session, Newtown Friends School
What's New
Back To School Announcement
- Pilates Bodies Annual Back to School Blowout Sale
- New Issue of Pennsbury Handbook for Parents & Guardians Available
- Are you a Veteran of our Armed Forces and a Council Rock Graduate?
- Movie Screening About Kids in the Digital Age in Princeton on 10/27
- St. Ignatius Back to School and Event Schedule
Back To School Article
- Establishing a Good After-School Routine
- How Much Do Extracurriculars Really Factor into a Student’s College Application?
Back To School Press Release
- Grey Nun Academy Students Support Books For Africa Program
- Grey Nun Academy Class of 2016 Awarded $52,500 in Scholarships from Greater Philadelphia and NJ High 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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Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope PA 18938
215-862-5261
Open House October 16, 2016, 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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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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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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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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Grey Nun Academy
1750 Quarry Road Yardley PA 19067
215-968-4151
Stop by any Wednesday
from 10am to 2pm for a private tour
Grey 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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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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Dynamix Gymnastics
181 Wheeler Court Suite C Langhorne PA 19047
Get rolling into Fall with Dynamix Gymnastics - registration is now open! NEW in Bucks County, Dynamix Gymnastics, in Langhorne, PA, conveniently located right off of Rt 1 and 95. The trained staff are dedicated to teaching your children the principles of Gymnastics and developing their coordination and motor skills. Gymnastics will not only increase your child's physical abilities, they will also learn life skills such as perseverance, discipline, commitment, teamwork, and leadership. We focus on learning technical gymnastic skills in addition to building self-esteem, goal setting, trying new things, overcoming fears and working hard.
We start at 16months and offer the following programs: Pre-Gym ages 3-5, Recreational classes for Girls and Boys ages 5+, Tumbling, Gym Ninja Classes, Competitive Gymnastics Team, Kids Night Out, Clinics, Schools Out Camps, Birthday Parties, and Open Gym.
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Kol Emet Preschool
1360 Oxford Valley Rd. Yardley PA 19067
215-493-8522
Kol Emet Preschool is a place where children are able to grow and learn intellectually, socially and morally in a safe and secure setting. Under the supervision of Education Director Carrie Shames-Walinsky, our program is ideally geared for children between 18 months and 5 years old. Kol Emet Preschool prides itself on building a child's self-confidence through individual creativity in a loving Jewish environment. We provide nurturing classes with intimate involvement between teachers and children. Kol Emet is the perfect choice for your child's first educational experience. The Religious School at Kol Emet prepares our children for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah and continues on through Confirmation. The curriculum is based on prayer book fluency, Jewish values and beliefs, rituals and practices. Our goal is to instill a life-long love of Judaism. We invite you to learn more about our dynamic program and contact us soon to schedule a personal tour!
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