36 / matters magazine / school 2017 Matters School Guide 2017-2018 EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATION See what schools in our area have to offer SCHOOL NAME/LOCATION CONTACT/AGES SERVED ABOUTTHE SCHOOL Chatham Day School 700 Shunpike Road, Chatham Kellen Kent – Director of Admission and Financial Aid 973-410-0400 ext. 15 Grades Preschool – 8 chathamdayschool.org Chatham Day School celebrates and values each child as a unique learner with extraordinary potential. It offers an academically- ambitious program that promotes intellectual achievement and emotional growth in a diverse and nurturing environment. Far Brook School 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills Emi Ithen – Director of Admissions 973-379-3442 Nursery – Grade 8 farbrook.org Far Brook School is an independent, coeducational school where liberal arts and sciences are integrated with creative arts in a theme-based curriculum.The new Music & Arts Building and Kronthal Science & Environmental Center provide exceptional learning spaces and direct access to the Schoolyard Wetlands Habitat. Golda Och Academy Wilf Lower School Campus 122 Gregory Avenue,West Orange Eric F. Ross Upper School Campus 1418 PleasantValley Way, West Orange Mara Suskauer – Admissions Director 973-602-3757 Grades Pre K – 5 Gail Shapiro – Admissions Director 973-602-3626 Grades 6 – 12 goldaochacademy.org Golda Och Academy is the preeminent preparatory school in New Jersey for Jewish education. An accredited private independent school, it educates students in state-of-the-art facilities that serve to unlock their potential by cultivating critical thinking skills and nurturing intellectual curiosity. Guided by an exceptional faculty and a meaningful partnership between school and home, students develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the state of Israel and its people and a commitment to the betterment of the world. The Preschool at Kent Place School 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit Kim Clary – Primary School Admission 908-273-0900, ext. 269 Co-ed, Ages 3 – 5 kentplace.org Taught by experienced and highly-educated teachers in early childhood science, math, reading and writing instruction, the program prepares children for kindergarten.The curriculum is enriched with classes in physical education, creative movement, music, French, Spanish and library. Aftercare is available for pre-K. Kent Place School 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit Julia Wall – Director of Admission 908-273-0900, ext. 254 Girls, Grades K – 12 kentplace.org Founded in 1894, Kent Place School is New Jersey’s only independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school for girls. Small classes, individualized college counseling, state-of-the- art technology, leadership development, interscholastic athletics and diverse options in the fine arts define a Kent Place education. Le Parc Place Nursery & Preschool 195 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood Elisha Barazer 973-762-3077 Ages 2 ½ – 5 leparcplace.com Le Parc Place nurtures and develops each child’s talents and abilities through creative exploration and artistic self-expression. Using play-based learning activities, Spanish and sign language are incorporated into daily learning and music and art exploration are at the core of the curriculum. Mickey Fried Preschool Oheb Shalom 170 Scotland Road, South Orange Sloane Goldstein – Director 973-762-7069 Ages 2 – 5 mickeyfriedpreschool.org Mickey Fried Preschool believes that children learn as they play. It offers a warm, creative environment where each child’s unique style of living and learning is valued and nurtured. It has extended hours, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., which is perfect for working parents! Contact the school to schedule a tour.