Resources parents need to help them find the perfect private, specialty, or charter school, and other educational resources.
Published: November 1, 2020
SCHOOLS
Advent Episcopal School
2019 Sixth Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2535
http://www.adventepiscopalschool.org
Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in prekindergarten through 8th grade. Before-school and after-school care is available.
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science
1255 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36604
251-441-2100
ASMS is a public, residential high school accepting applications from highly motivated 9th and 10th graders seeking advanced studies in math, science, computer science and the humanities.
The Altamont School
4801 Altamont Rd. S.
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-445-1232
The mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated students capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas.
Creative Montessori School
2800 Montessori Way
Homewood, AL 35209
205-879-3278
CMS cultivates a life-long love of learning and fosters self-control and self-direction from 18 months through eighth grade. Students learn at their own pace, under the thoughtful guidance of a professionally trained Montessori teacher.
Evangel Classical Christian School
423 Thompson Rd.
Alabaster, AL 35007
205-216-0149
http://www.evangelclassical.com
ECCS aims to teach children to think clearly, listen carefully reason persuasively, articulate precisely, evaluate every experience through the lens of scripture and do so with eagerness and joyful submission to God.
Integrity Christian Academy
216 Roebuck Dr. Birmingham, AL 35215
205-833-4416
http://www.integritychristianacademy.org
Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary classes. ABEKA academic, Bible curriculum and
training. Character development and discipline. In-person and virtual classes are being offered for this 2020-2021 school year.
Hilltop Montessori School
6 Abbott Square Birmingham, AL 35242
205-437-9343
http://www.hilltopmontessori.com
Accredited with SAIS, AdvancED, AMS, and NCPSA. Offering daily foreign language, technology, and fine arts. Educating children age 18 months through 8th grade with early and aftercare available.
Odyssey Early Schools
*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.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
1720 Oxmoor Rd. Homewood, AL 35209
205-879-3237
Fostering a Christ-centered environment that includes strong academics, technology, and enrichment opportunities. Educating young minds in K3-8th grades. AdvancED accredited.
The Academy of the Arts at Samford University
1939 South Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-2739
http://www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts
Offering a variety of noncredit courses & workshops in the arts for all ages: calligraphy, drawing, photography, painting, pottery, creative writing, and summer camps. Music lessons in piano, strings, theory, voice, woodwinds & harp. Spring 2021 classes coming soon!
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Dance Foundation
715 27th Place S.
Homewood, AL 35209
205-870-0073
http://www.thedancefoundation.org
The Dance Foundation is a non-profit organization teaching dance to all, inspiring creativity and confidence. A place of discovery for ages one and up since 1975.
FIELD TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-879-0409
Experience up-close animal encounters, science activities and nature play at the Zoo, where we offer enriching educational opportunities for people of all ages! Our engaging on-grounds and virtual programs encourage and promote lifelong learning.
Cook Museum of Natural Science
133 Fourth Ave. N.E. Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4505
The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids can explore, interact with and learn about nature.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
251-861-2414
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is the state of Alabama’s marine science education and research center. We offer programs throughout the year for K-12 students, professional development, undergraduate and graduate studies and a public aquarium. Learn more at http://www.disl.edu.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr. Nashville, TN 37214
615-889-100
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center gives you access to a playlist of the premier entertainment, restaurants and shopping options inside the resort while being minutes from downtown Nashville.
McWane Science Center
200 19th St. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-714-8414
Explore McWane and discover science, learning, and fun. McWane features Alabama Dinosaurs, Birmingham’s only Children’s Museum, an aquarium, and an IMAX Dome Theater. Four floors of exhibits spark wonder and curiosity through science.
Visit Clarksville, Tennessee
http://www.VisitClarksvilleTN.com
Discover more to see and do in Clarksville, Tennessee – a family-friendly and affordable destination only 40 minutes from Nashville. Indoor and outdoor recreation, museums, family attractions, and great food are waiting for you here. Plan your trip today!
TUTORING
Antwine’s Academics LLC
205-578-8635
Antwine’s Academics provides individualized reading and math instruction and special education consulting services to students in grades K-6. We also provide virtual learning organization and task completion assistance to students in grades K-12.