T. Boone Pickens with Pam Quarterman, Oak Hill Academy Executive Director, and student Mackenzie Aduddel

Oak Hill Academy Celebrates a New Paradigm for Science
Plans Unveiled for the T. Boone Pickens Science Learning Center

The first science curriculum designed specifically for students with learning differences is being developed at Oak Hill Academy in collaboration with the University of Texas (UTD) Science Education Department. A natural correlation exists between the way students with learning differences gather information and the way science is best experienced: hands-on, experimental and sensorial. This will form the basis of an innovative curriculum created exclusively for children who learn differently.

Plans for the T. Boone Pickens Science Learning Center include:

• Collaborate with UTD consultants and graduate students to create a Living Learning Lab, where innovative education strategies can be developed, tested and modeled.
• Integrate technology to enhance the curriculum.
• Renovate the school to accommodate classrooms, technology, lab equipment, as well curriculum specialist and graduate students.

Oak Hill Academy teachers have already begun training with Dr. Cynthia Ledbetter, Head of the Science/Mathematics Education Department at UTD. She and her graduate students will be instrumental in creating the new curriculum.

For more information about Oak Hill Academy and the Assessment Center at Oak Hill Academy, visit the website at www.oakhillacademy.org.

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Kindergarten through Grade 12
Certification: ISAS, SACS

Leading to success.

Founded in 1971, Lakehill Preparatory School is an academic community dedicated to the whole student. Lakehill combines a robust, college preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community engagement. Small class sizes ensure a supportive learning environment and personal attention. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

Lakehill’s Main Campus is located in the Lakewood neighborhood of east Dallas. The Roger L. Perry Campus, located just four miles from the Main Campus, is home to the Warrior Athletic Complex and the Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center. This facility houses athletic fields, a field house, laboratories, classrooms, and meeting space. With over 40 acres of untouched land to explore, Lakehill students have the opportunity to experience nature in a pristine environment.

Lakehill students recognize the importance of involvement in their school and in the community. Athletics, the arts, and a wealth of student activities and organizations promote teamwork and help develop valuable leadership skills. Students also benefit from community service and are encouraged to embrace a spirit of volunteerism that will foster a life-long passion for service.

Choosing to enroll their children at Lakehill is often the last educational decision parents need to make until college. By building a solid academic foundation, Lakehill develops confident individuals prepared to succeed wherever their choices lead them. Through an extremely successful college counseling program, all Lakehill graduates attend college and are highly sought after by the nation’s top colleges and universities. Recent choices include the University of Southern California, University of Texas, Texas A&M, SMU, Vanderbilt, and Vassar.

Lakehill is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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Trinity Christian Academy is an independent coeducational school which offers Christian families and their children a demanding college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to integrating biblical faith and learning.

The school desires to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God by helping equip each student to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to become a faithful disciple of Him. Trinity Christian Academy is dedicated to an integration of faith-filled learning and rigorous academics, based on the conviction that God created mankind in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors, and all of creation. The school accomplishes this mission first through a strong, college-preparatory, academic program that allows students to use their gifts to shape the world scientifically, followed by an extracurricular program that gives students the opportunity to express their gifts artistically.

Parallel with academic and aesthetic studies, the physical education and athletic programs at Trinity encourage students to be healthy, skilled, and courageous. For 38 years, Trinity has been known for its rigorous academic, college-preparatory program. TCA is dedicated to fostering an environment where children at all levels can develop their bodies, minds, and spirits under the competent and loving guidance of faculty who lead students to love God, know themselves, and serve their world.

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“…to know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent…”

With twenty years of history, Providence Christian School of Texas offers a classical, Christian education for 440 academically able students in K-4 through 8^th grade. The school is classical in that the curriculum draws deeply on the rich heritage of Western Civilization and culture. It is Christian in that it recognizes the Bible as the final authority in matters of life and thought. Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship.

Highlights include:

• Top-ranking students in mathematics
• 98% of students score above the national average on the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) mathematics achievement test
• Strong, literature-based language arts program utilizing extensive phonics, grammar, memorization, and recitation
• Art and music at every grade level
• Logic at 8^th grade
• Nature study and lab sciences
• Latin in 3^rd through 8^th grades
• 7^th and 8^th grade team sports in football, cross country, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse and track; parent-formed YMCA and Chamber teams in lower grades
• High acceptance rate to high school of first choice
• Middle School trips: 6^th grade, class retreat to Camp John Marc; 7^th grade, Texas history trip; and 8^th grade, American history trip to Washington, D.C.

To find our more about Providence or to schedule a tour or a classroom visit, go to www.pcstx.org or call the admission office at 469-341-4031.

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Welcome to North Dallas’s Elite Pre-K & Kindergarten.

At Campbell Christian Academy we teach children at a young age the fundamental skills that will give them a solid academic foundation. We prepare children to be academic leaders and allow students to excel at their own pace which gives them the opportunity to reach their potential. When children are young, they are eager and excited to learn. At CCA, we utilize this time to their advantage.

CCA also offers an incomparable First-Fourth Grade Program as well as a Summer Reading and Math Camp.

• We TEACH reading by Pure Phonics™—the traditional, successful, and proven method developed by CCA founder, June Campbell, and used to teach over 9,000 children to read in the past 25 years.
• We TEACH math the old-fashioned way that works by mastering the basic concepts and facts.
• We TEACH spelling, printing, and comprehension as well as basic geography, memorization strengthening, and much more.
• Your child will thrive in our loving, Christian environment. We accept disciplined children as young as 3 years old.
• Small classes of only disciplined children allow for GREAT LEARNING and development of good manners and morals.
• At CCA your child will have FUN learning!
• Pre-K and Kindergarten classes held twice a week with morning and afternoon options available.

You only have one chance to give your child the chance to succeed and to be an academic leader. Call now to schedule a student interview.

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” Proverbs 9:10

Since 1961, Scofield Christian School has provided children with an IMPACT Education that is academically challenging, well balanced, nurturing, comprehensive and integrated with Biblical truths and principles. Scofield is fully accredited, 3k through 6^th grade and is a Christ-centered environment that equips students intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually to serve God as responsible citizens in all areas of life.

To ensure the best academic standard in the classroom, curriculum is selected from secular and Christian publishers. Scofield Christian School provides an IMPACT Education which utilizes occasional differences of opinion to develop discernment and critical thinking skills in our students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a spiritual and academic foundation that will last a lifetime. The most important expression of instructional excellence, however, is seen on the faces the teachers and staff as they greet the students each day. The teachers and staff are committed to building Christ-centered relationships with the students. Scofield faculty and staff provide students with the tools necessary to succeed academically and to exhibit Christ-like leadership in their homes, churches and communities.

Curriculum:

• Bible/Weekly Chapel
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Math
• Computer
• Art
• Spanish
• Music
• Daily Physical Education
• Library
• Study Skills
• Optional Afternoon Preschool Enrichment
• After-School Care

Come find out more about Scofield Christian School . Visit our website at www.scofieldchristian.org or call (214) 349-6843 to schedule a tour of our campus.

Mrs. Stephanie Martin
Head of School

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Serving Bright LD Students Since 1976

Learning differences (LD) affect about one person in seven. When Dallas families believe their children could be among this number, they turn to Shelton, the largest private school worldwide serving intelligent children with learning differences. The school is a recognized leader in LD education serving students EC – Grade 12.

Dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language disorders are only some of the learning differences that bring students to Shelton. Because LD students can have a difficult time in a traditional classroom, their chance for success may be limited. Shelton’s individualized, structured, multisensory program designed specifically for LD students helps build the skills to successfully further a student’s education. The school also offers a full array of extra-curricular activities, from sports to fine arts. Shelton has been the turning point for thousands of students. They succeed and thrive!

Shelton combines a strong academic curriculum with a nurturing family atmosphere that considers the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth of each student. Shelton’s niche is providing positive, practical solutions to the problems of LD students. Whether students leave Shelton to return to a mainstream classroom or head to college, they are prepared and ready for the next challenge.

Shelton also has a speech / language / hearing clinic, an evaluation center, and an outreach center, all open to the community. Shelton provides extensive training for professionals and collaborates with UT Southwestern Medical School and UTD’s Center for BrainHealth on major research projects.

Shelton is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.

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“Putting Faith in Education”

Our Redeemer Lutheran School, located just across from NorthPark Mall, has a tradition of excellence, providing high quality education in a loving, Christ-based environment for nearly 50 years. A low student-teacher ratio allows our experienced teachers to give the personal attention every child needs to achieve. ORLS programs include PK 2 through 6th grade.

Our Redeemer is proud of its diverse student population, welcoming children of all races, nationalities, and denominations. Tuition at ORLS is competitively priced, due in part to the financial support of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

ORLS students traditionally score above grade level on nationally normed tests.
Curriculum standouts include the Accelerated Reader program, and “Move Ahead”
Saxon Math, which enable and encourage accelerated academic growth in our students.

In addition to the challenging yet age appropriate core subjects, our enrichment includes outstanding Spanish, computer, religion, art and music classes. Interscholastic athletics are offered in soccer, basketball and volleyball. The school has a full sized gymnasium, playground and large, green playing fields. Students are also encouraged to participate in Academic Fairs and Scholar Bowl competitions. There is an upper and a lower school choir, band program and a bell choir open to older students. As part of Our Redeemer’s commitment to the Fine Arts, musicals are mounted twice yearly, alternating sacred and secular themes.

As our mission statement says, “Our Redeemer Lutheran School ministers to children and families through Faith in Education.”

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I’ve always been a big fan of Dr Pepper, but I’ve never considered doing what Dallas police are reporting happened Thursday morning at the Tom Thumb at Preston and Forest. At 8:45 a.m., a Dr Pepper employee parked his truck outside the store and left his keys at the customer service counter while he checked inventory. (The employee said this is a routine procedure.) About 15 minutes later, security footage showed, two thieves took the keys from the unattended counter and drove off in the truck.