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WHERE LEARNING

Comes To Life

Accepting mid year starts

Extended Hours 7:30 am - 6 pm

3 Years - Kindergarten

Montessori Education follows each child at their own pace : Progressive Curriculum : Math , Language , Science , Geography Art , Culture & Peace Education

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Accepting Applications for 2017-2018

204 Commerce Park Dr . Cranberry Twp ., PA 16066 724.778.0111 www . gardenmontessori . com

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sponsoring organization ’ s criteria . About 190 colleges will award 4,000 college-sponsored Merit Scholarships to finalists who attend the sponsor institution .

Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades PK-12 , with optional boarding in high school . Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources , teachers who actively mentor , a forward-thinking curriculum , a diverse and inclusive community and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics , the arts , athletics and to meaningful ambitions in life . Learn more at shadysideacademy . org .

A GROUNDBREAKING CLASS EMBARKS ON ITS SENIOR YEAR

The inaugural class of innovative private high school Holy Family Academy prepares for the future .

On September 5 , 49 high school seniors begin their final year at Holy Family Academy ( HFA ). Four years ago , these teenagers entered the newly established school as its first class of freshmen . Since then , they have delved into a unique education that has challenged them to innovate , collaborate and find creative solutions to real-life problems . With the opening of the school ’ s SAIL ( Social Action and Integrated Learning ) FabLab ( Fabrication Laboratory ) this year , they ’ ll have some extra resources to equip them for the next stage of their journey .

Holy Family Academy was founded with a mission to provide an affordable , individualized education to a diverse student body . The school serves as a regional catalyst connecting students to science , technology , engineering and math ( STEM ) careers through cross-sector collaborations with its internship partners .

Starting freshman year , each student spends one full day per week gaining workplace experience at an internship . These opportunities are provided by more than 70 of greater Pittsburgh ’ s top employers , including UPMC , PNC Bank , Eaton Corp ., FedEx Ground , United Way , MARC USA , Pittsburgh Technology Council and , most recently , Allegheny General Hospital .

Students also gain STEM skills through classes , project-based learning and an array of partnerships . The newest of these is the SAIL FabLab , where students will have the opportunity to design and create projects using high-tech fabrication equipment like 3D printers and laser cutters .

“ In the SAIL FabLab , students will gain hands-on engineering and design experience – and be inspired to design solutions to social justice issues in their communities and explore career paths they hadn ’ t considered before ,” says Lisa Abel-Palmieri , Ph . D ., Holy Family Academy ’ s head of school . “ Because many of their projects will focus on addressing needs and challenges in the community , they ’ ll also be cultivating leadership skills .”

She adds , “ Eventually we ’ d like to share our SAIL FabLab with other youth who don ' t have access to such a space and offer teacher professional development for area educators . Design training opens many possibilities for teaching and learning , and everyone should have access to it .”

In addition to the resources and training they receive at school and during their internships , Holy Family Academy students also benefit from collaborations with Network Campus Partners , including The Citizen Science Lab , Duquesne University , Children ’ s Museum , the Confucius Institute at the University of Pittsburgh , Saturday Light Brigade and Manchester Craftsman ’ s Guild . “ They get the best of Pittsburgh ,” says Sister Linda Yankoski , Holy Family Academy Board President and CEO of Holy Family Institute .

“ We ’ re guiding our students to develop the attributes that will sustain fulfilling careers and purpose-driven lives – not only technical and academic skills but also strong work ethic , a collaborative mindset , an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and a commitment to serving their communities .”

About Holy Family Academy : Holy Family Academy is an independent Catholic high school that provides an affordable , innovative education focused on college and career readiness . The academy partners with families and uses evidence-based practices to equip each student for success . Through a rigorous yet personalized college preparatory program and unique internship program , students build skills that will serve them throughout their lives . ■

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