The Academy of Scholastic Achievement, Inc., a Youth Connection Charter School Campus (YCCS), is a non-profit, public alternative high school committed to providing a quality education to high school dropouts and students who are disconnected from traditional public schools. Founded in 1978 and accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), ASA is a member of the Alternative Schools Network (ASN). We serve at-risk students, between the ages of 15 and 19, and we provide them with a holistic educational program rooted in academic rigor and personal, social development.

Since our founding in 1919, North Shore has been an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. With rigorous academic pursuit as the cornerstone, North Shore provides a wealth of opportunities for all students to excel - in the classroom and the laboratory, on the stage and the playing field, and in their communities. Just as our students are well rounded, so too are our faculty, who bring a variety of talents to the School. North Shore Country Day School is a JK-12 community rooted in tradition that challenges each member to develop a passion for active, life-long learning and respect for others. Committed to academic excellence, the partnership of students, faculty, parents and alumni fosters intellectually curious, independent and critical thinkers. We embrace diversity, knowing we are enriched by different backgrounds, voices and talents. The full participation of each student in academics, athletics, arts and activities is a core value. We develop self-confident, ethical citizens of the world who embody our motto, Live and Serve.

Kirkland Adventist School is to provides an environment where character excellence can be developed; where students are helped to make Christ the center of their lives. The school program provides opportunity for spiritual growth and expression, mental achievement, physical excellence and social maturation. We encourage each child to make choices based on principles formed from a personal relationship with Christ. We further seek to instill Christian values in each student, as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. KSDA students in the Kindergarten - 5th grades who wish to participate in sports are invited to consider the sports programs available through the City of Bellevue Youth Sports. These programs include soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring. They provide a fun after school exercise opportunity, the chance to learn athletic skills and teamwork with a coach, and a way to improve confidence and sportsmanship. KSDA is supported by the following constituent Seventh-day Adventist Churches: Kirkland, Bellevue, Bellevue Spanish, Renton Spanish, the Russian Center for Spiritual Enrichment and Eastside SDA Fellowship. Tuition rates are based on several factors related to constituent church membership. The churches elect representatives from their respective congregations to function as a governing board for the school.

Our mission at Balmoral Hall School is to inspire girls' imagination and the courage to excel, to reach, to lead, to care. We are an independent day and boarding school, offering an exceptional all-girls education from child care, starting at age 2, to Grade 12.

Oakland School is a small boarding and day school for children ages 6-14 with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, non-verbal learning disabilities or visual and auditory processing disorders. The program also is well-suited to those with ADHD or organizational difficulties. The combination of daily one-to-one instruction, an emphasis on basic skills including Oakland’s specialty of teaching reading, a highly-experienced and nurturing staff and a success-oriented environment has enabled scores of children to reach their academic and personal potential since 1950.

Riverview School, an independent coeducational boarding school, provides a caring community for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities. The School is committed to developing student competence and confidence in academic, social and independent living skills.

Saint Mary’s Academy is a Catholic School for girls, founded, sponsored and administered by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The administration, faculty and staff together with the students’ parents are committed to challenging each young woman constantly and consistently to attain her full potential. This effort is strongly characterized by respect for the individual, academic preparation for higher education and empowerment of the young Christian woman to take her place in an ever-changing world. As an expression of the educational mission of the Catholic Church and the extension of the family unit in today’s society, Saint Mary’s Academy is enriched by a tradition of quality education for over a century. From its founding and ongoing association with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Saint Mary’s Academy has acquired distinctive characteristics including a commitment to provide educational opportunities to young women with potential, a commitment to provide a supportive and caring Christian community which both nurtures and challenges these young women, and a conviction that education finds its character and expression in service to others. A Saint Mary’s Academy education promotes the formation and integral development of young Christian women from various ethnic backgrounds and cultures. This education provides opportunities for the development of contemporary leadership while preserving the spirit and traditions that have made Saint Mary’s Academy unique.

Our Lady of the Snows scores on standardized tests rank above average on the national, state, city, and diocesan level. Our high school acceptance rate into parochial and specialized city schools is above 90 percent. We believe that faith is the ability to communicate and respond, in a personal way with Jesus Christ. This gift, the Spirit of God within us, must be nurtured through a process of discovery and renewal, which becomes realized in the Community of faith. Through education, along with sharing our own sense of faith, our hope is to enlighten and nurture the personal and unique gift of faith present in each of us.

Clear Lake Christian School's mission is to develop our students into responsible, productive leaders of society by providing high quality spiritual, social and academic opportunities. CLCS was founded in 1993, and has quickly become one of the leading Christian schools in the area. We proudly offer an American Program for Grades K-12 and an International Program for Grades 9-12.

The Academy of St. Benedict is located in the heart of the Englewood Community on the South Side of Chicago. Englewood is a community on the rebound, recently adopting the Adkinka Symbol, Sankofa, which represents the importance of learning from the past. Likewise, the Academy of St. Benedict the African resembles the spirit of the community. Originally seven parochial schools served the community, which was composed mainly of immigrant families. The Archdiocesan elementary schools carry the name of St. Benedict, an African patron whose humility and extraordinary powers as a spiritual director caused him to be made superior. The Academy, throughout its evolution carries his name proudly and has never lost sight of its mission-- to provide a superior education and a safe haven for the children of its neighborhood. St. Benedict is a school where children can learn in a positive and nurturing environment. The Academy of St. Benedict the African believes that a Catholic Christian education aims to develop the total child, spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. To support a student

Saint Leonard School offers a solid Catholic foundation, which fosters Christian values and a strong sense of community. A dynamic, proactive principal, along with dedicated teachers committed to academic excellence, are reasons Saint Leonard is a wonderful learning environment for your child.

You face many choices today for the education of your child. Public school, home school, private school... you want what is best for your child, and you have the responsibility to "train up a child in the way he should go." In considering a Christian education, Westlake Christian Academy stands ready to come alongside you and assist in the task of making disciples, prepared and ready for service in our Lord's kingdom. We offer a faculty that shares your priority for building up students in their Christian faith in a world that has become increasingly hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The foremost goal of WCA is to become the first choice of parents and students seeking a Christ-centered elementary and secondary education where the truth of the Bible is integrated into every aspect of school life. We aim to teach students to think, speak, write, and act in a Christian manner in preparation for life's challenges and to model Christ in their school, church, workplace, and community.

Kitsap Adventist Christian School provides education for students from as far south as Belfair and as far North as Poulsbo. The Kitsap Adventist Christian School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve. The Kitsap Adventist Christian School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. Kitsap Adventist Christian School is operated for the purpose of providing students a Christian education in harmony with the standards and principles of the Bible and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The education program is based on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value, and on the importance of the development of the whole person. Students are educated to accept service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people in the home, school, and society and to become active members in the Body of Christ. The faculty members are committed to keeping Jesus first in their lives and modeling the Christian lifestyle as we daily prepare students for a life of service for Jesus.

Cheverus High School is a private, Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Society of Jesus. The school exists to educate the students of Maine according to the 460-year-old Jesuit tradition of excellence in education. Cheverus High School strives to develop the potential of each student, preparing the young person for further education.

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is a private, independent, co-educational boarding high school, rooted in Catholic tradition and open to students of all faith backgrounds. Notre Dame is committed to developing young men and women to become purposeful leaders with virtuous character. Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame currently has 95% of our students living in the dorms from across Canada and the world.

Baymonte Christian School is an independent interdenominational Christian school serving preschool through eighth grade students. Baymonte received the 2003 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award from the United States Department of Education.

As a private, nonpublic school, Excelsior serves students with learning differences in the San Diego area. Founded in 1988 and certified by the State of California, the Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Excelsior students are of average and above average intelligence in grades one through twelve whose needs fall within the areas of processing, memory, language, organization, attention, and socialization. The majority of Excelsior students have the potential to attend college. Consequently, the goals of the school are to guide students to understand their learning styles and learning differences and to achieve academic success, thereby realizing their potential.

The Lighthouse Christian Academy’s mission is to train up young men and women in the most excellent way – Love. The pursuit of excellence in education is established when we follow the love taught by the Word of God and exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ.

From pre-school thru 12th grade, our dedicated and loyal staff is committed to instilling within each student a desire and passion to learn, the courage to lead, and a strong commitment to serve God and others. We welcome you to take a tour of our facilities.