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Timmerman School:
The Timmerman School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a private school offering programs from three-year-old kindergarten to the eighth grade, and also provides an on-campus, after-school care program during the academic year. Since its founding in 1954, Timmerman has provided thousands of Columbia-area and Midlands children with the city's finest educational experience. In addition to the basic academic subjects, the school also provides exposure to and training in Spanish, computer science, the arts, and physical education.

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Mission Statement:

Photo of Private School in Columbia, SCThe Timmerman School believes the child is an eager and willing participant in the action of learning if given a stimulating and nurturing environment. To foster this desire, the faculty, staff, and administration of Timmerman strive to provide a safe, creative, thought-provoking atmosphere in which a child can learn to wonder, question, create decision making skills, and comprehend the meaning and function of the world around him or her.

The development of self discipline, resourcefulness, responsibility, respect for others, and respect for self is, therefore, fundamental to the school's educational philosophy. It is the goal of the school to produce graduates with highly developed thinking skills who are well grounded in all fundamental academic disciplines.

Accreditation:
Receiving the highest accreditation granted by the South Carolina Independent Schools Association, The Timmerman School is recognized as one of South Carolina's top academic environments. This fact is clearly seen in the ever-growing student population.

Kindergarten through Grade 8 Programs:


Kindergarten:

- 3 - 5 year old Kindergarten

Elementary School:

- Grade 1 - 5

Middle School:
- Grade 5 - 8

Subjects Include:
- Spanish
- Computer Science
- The Arts
- Physical Education

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Address: 2219 Atascadero Dr., Columbia, South Carolina , USA
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Country Day Montessori School is nestled on a beautiful six acre wooded campus, which makes for a perfect backdrop when teaching your child. Our location is conveniently located to nearby NC State, downtown Raleigh and Cary.
Montessori / early education & childcare programs (Full-time & part-time options available) - We provide developmentally appropriate programs for ages 6 weeks - 6 years:

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South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps
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Located in downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a wide range of entertaining and educational summer camps for children. In partnership with Engineering for Kids, the museum offers a variety of 1-week day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers.

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Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) is an NCAA-approved and NISAC-accredited online homeschool provider.

• We deliver comprehensive online courses to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students in Tennessee and throughout the United States.

• At ALA, we offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes. Students are also welcome to take single classes. Access to our online courses is available 24/7.

• Our Acellus Curriculum provides individualized programs to suit all students and learning styles. On successful graduation, high school seniors are awarded a college preparatory academic diploma.

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• We welcome students with special needs, and they will have the opportunity to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy through our school.

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Trinity Academy of Raleigh
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Courses / Programs
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