Private Schools and Education and Enrichment Guide 2016
Published: October 31, 2016
AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Advent Episcopal School
2019 6th Ave. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2535
mdykes@adventepiscopalschool.org
http://www.adventepiscopalschool.org
Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. Before-school and after-school care is available.
The Altamont School
4801 Altamont Rd. S.
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-879-2006
http://www.altamontschool.org
The Mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated individuals capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas.
Briarwood Christian School
North Campus
(Grades K4-6)
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243-2900
South Campus
(Grades 7-12)
6255 Cahaba Valley Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-776-5812
Kmooney@bcsk12.org
http://www.BriarwoodChristianSchool.org
Providing excellence in education in a Christ-centered environment through impact-oriented leadership that will challenge and inspire the whole student. Accredited by AdvancEd/ Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Covenant Classical Schools and Daycare
Five locations in Birmingham
Valleydale
25 Southlake Lane
Hoover, AL 35244
205-444-5437
Trace Crossings
5390 Magnolia Trace
Hoover, AL 35255
205-733-5437
Pelham
450 Huntley Pkwy.
Pelham, AL 35124
205-620-2626
Homewood
151 Covenant Way
Homewood, AL 35209
205-968-1255
Trussville (opening November 2016)
6590 Husky Pkwy.
Trussville, AL 35173
205-396-1250
Preschool and daycare with enrollment from 6 weeks-kindergarten. We instill in every child a love for Christ, a love for others, and a love for learning.
Hilltop Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-437-9349
http://www.hilltopmontessori.com
Only Alabama private school with all 3 accreditations- American Montessori Society, Southern Association of Independent Schools and AdvancED. Daily Spanish immersion, individualized learning, technology.
Indian Springs School
190 Woodward Dr.
Indian Springs, AL 35124
205-988-3350
Indian Springs School is nationally recognized for its challenging, innovative curriculum, which prepares highly motivated day and boarding students for leading colleges around the world.
JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
300 Lakeshore Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35209
205- 940-2400
JCCHS values the development of the whole person through spiritual growth, academics, the arts, athletics and discipline in the context of a Christ-centered environment.
Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy
5509 Timber Hill Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-995-8709
Fax: 205-995-0517
http://www.jbma.org
For over 30 years, JBMA has equipped children with the essential skills and knowledge they need to thrive as a successful adult. Enrolling toddlers – 8th grade.
Restoration Academy
4600 Carnegie Ave.
Fairfield, AL 35064
205-785-8805
http://www.restorationacademy.org
Our mission is to advance the two greatest commandments: to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love others as ourselves. Accredited through AdvanceED, SACS, AISA and ACSI.
River & Cape Montessori School LLC
534 Industrial Rd.
Alabaster, AL 35007
205-542-1424
riverandcapemontessori@gmail.com
http://www.riverandcape.com
River & Cape Montessori School provides children ages 6 weeks to 6 years the benefits of an authentic Montessori education with the comforts of home.
Odyssey Early Sch, ools
INVERNESS CAMPUS
104 Heatherbrooke Park Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-991-0039
TRACE CROSSINGS CAMPUS
401 Emery Dr.
Hoover, AL 35244
205-988-8829
http://www.odysseyearlyschool.com
Created by educators featuring , state-of-the-art facilities, , nurturing teachers , with Education degrees, and comprehensive curriculum , that provides your child with age appropriate exploration into the world of learning.
Primrose School at Liberty Park
1800 Urban Center Pkwy.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
205-969-8202
Primrose School of Meadowbrook
4855 Meadowbrook Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-991-3020
Primrose Balanced Learning® is the blueprint that guides teachers to help children build the right foundation for an active mind, a healthy body and a happy heart.
Victory Christian School
P.O. Box 710/154 Victory Dr.
Pell City, AL 35125
205-338-2901
http://www.victorychristianschool.cc
VCS is a private Christian school located in Pell City, AL. We are accredited by AdvancedED and AISA and play in the AHSAA.
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-995-9694
Committed to the centrality of the gospel as well as the pursuit of high academic standards. We seek discipleship and scholarship without one compromising the other.
TUTORS AND TESTING
The Tutoring Center
2804 John Hawkins Pkwy.
Suite 100
Hoover, AL 35244
(near Academy Sports)
205- 987-9577
isaaczeidan@tutoringcenter.com
http://www.hoover.tutorcenter.com
One-to-one tutoring designed to help your child develop stronger academic skills, earn better grades, score higher on standardized tests, while gaining confidence, motivation and focus.
Mathnasium
The Math Learning Center
410 Inverness Corners
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
(205) 437 3322
invernesscorners@mathnasium.com
http://www.mathnasium.com/invernesscorners
Our goal is to significantly increase your child’s math skills and overall school performance, while building confidence and a positive attitude towards math.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Alabama Ballet,
2726 1st Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-322-4300
information@alabamaballet.org
Since 1981, changing lives through dance by promoting and fostering the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high-quality performances, dance education and community outreach.
Alabama Dance Academy
3221 Old Columbiana Rd.
Hoover, AL 35226
205-978-6820
http://www.alabamadanceacademy.com
State-of-the-art dance instruction facility in the disciplines of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical/contemporary and Pilates. Founded by professional ballet dancer Pamela Merkel in 1995.
Briarwood Ballet
2200 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
205-776-5284
Offering offered excellent training to over 7,000 dancers for 37 years. Our outstanding faculty serve to create an environment that is disciplined yet encouraging artistically and spiritually.
The Academy of the Arts at Samford University
South Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-4049
205-726-2810
http://www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts
Music for children & adults at Samford University in Homewood. Preschool piano; Kindermusik; private & group piano, voice and strings lessons.
FIELD TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, Al 35203
205.254.2565
http://www.artsbma.org
Bart’s ArtVenture combines high tech art-making tools with hands-on creation stations to let kids and families develop their art education in a creative, communal environment.
McWane Science Center
200 19th St. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-714-8414
Fun and learning never end at McWane, a nonprofit, hands-on museum with aquarium and IMAX® Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder.