This is a school where not only are students given one on one attention, they are also cared about…read moreas individuals. Each student is well known by their teachers & celebrated, encouraged & dare I say, loved? Valued? It is truly a unique place. In addition to that rarity, the school is FUN! They find ways to teach that are creative & engage kids because they are having a good time. This is not your average education but rather a living breathing education-full of excitement. For example, chemistry may be taught via cooking and biology through a mystery that needs to solved. The headmaster is a graduate of Waldorf (Steiner) school & has brought the excellence of that education to her program. You won't find ANYTHING else like this in South Florida. I can't think of many schools where a child is so well cared for emotionally as well as academically. If you are lucky enough to stumble upon this little gem in South Florida you won't want to pass it up. Unconventional? Yes. However, it WORKS. The children are receiving an A+++ education in an alternative setting with amazing educators who see their 'job' as a calling & are head and shoulders above other educators. Give it a try--they welcome any child to come for a day or two visit so that they can see first hand what it is all about. Your child will come home raving & will actually be EXCITED about a SCHOOL! Meet with the headmaster and see for yourself what an elegant, caring, extremely intelligent, strong and capable woman she is. I can say that I feel blessed that my son has the chance to attend this school. I could go on and on but I suggest that you check it out for yourself. Also, it is a private school and education of this quality cost money. What better investment is there though really? However, I should mention that that do have tuition assistance and will also help you look for any scholarships that you may qualify for so, don't let the fact that you have to pay tuition deter you from at least checking it out. Where there is a will there is a way. If every child were given a healthy place to grow and learn like this, the world would be a much better place. Heck! We should ALL be seen, honored and celebrated the way students are at this school! It is located in the Jewish Community Center however, it is NOT a religious school BUT it IS a 'spiritual' school in that the students are taught to care for one another, the greater community, the planet and environment and THEMSELVES. This being said, it is NOT some 'Hippy' school. It is a serious program and a lot is offered and expected from the students academically. I would say the classes are more akin to an undergraduate program at a good university. They are certainly far more challenging than a regular high school-private or public. The students are expected to research & write at a college level (They are WELL taught and guided to be able to do so). They all take Latin, do community service as well as internships in fields of their own interest. They research utilizing real scientific publications and are taught to properly use them. This is an exceptional college preparatory program. Upon graduation they should be able to coast on auto-pilot through an undergraduate degree. There is also a STRONG sense of community. No high school 'Clicks'. No one's excluded, there is NO bullying or teasing-PERIOD. All of these 'details' are paid close attention to by the staff. I could go on and on but , see for yourself. The headmaster's name is Wendy Weiner and she welcomes visitors. Mrs. Weiner is an exceptional human being. When she felt that South Florida was lacking an acceptable school for her two lovely daughters to attend--she OPENED her own school! Wow. That alone speaks volumes about her but she is also a warm, kind woman. She's strong and capable in a way that inspires others just through her presence. Her children are both amazing young women and demonstrate what an awe-inspiring mother Wendy is. Her eldest daughter is now attending college where she is a member of a co-ed 'Community Service' Fraternity. Clearly she is following in her parents footsteps and giving back to others. Mr. Weiner has also played an essential part in bringing Conservatory Prep to fruition. He is a warmhearted, friendly and earnest man. He works with sincerity and I swear the man has stealth skills! His modesty and humble way of keeping all the wheels in motion is admirable. A husband and wife team adds to the feeling of community that is rarely found anymore and set's a positive example for the children of a loving, intact marriage. Every detail in this tiny school has been considered and achieved. The students, faculty and parents/guardians form a community that touches my heart and feels more like an extended family than simply an institution of learning. "They're not the best at what they do, they're the ONLY ones that do what they do." ~Bill Graham

Conservatory Prep Schools provides students with a uniquely personalized learning environment…read more Class size is limited so that teachers can work with individual students. The curriculum is structured around the concept of problem based learning which allows students to explore topics in depth and emphasizes critical, creative, analytic, and independent thinking. The arts and technology are woven into the curriculum to ensure that students develop the 21st Century skills.The teaching staff is highly qualified and works closely with students to develop independent learners who are prepared for the future.

My kids have been going to APA for 3 years and this school is AMAZING! The teachers are very…read moresupportive, helpful and available to the students and parents at all times. I am beyond thankful for this wonderful school. The staff is also incredibly friendly and caring. This school WANTS to see your child succeed in the best way possible. I love how the teachers are patient and motivate the students with their work/assignments in a respectful manner. I know that nowadays it's so hard to be a teacher but these teachers in APA are ALL HEROES!!! Thank you APA teachers and Staff!

Great school with amazing teachers and staff! My son has been a student at this school for over 3…read moreyears and I am so grateful for the love and attention he has been given. He has progressed beyond my wildest dreams and I am so happy to have chosen this school for his education.

I have been going to NSU University School since Kindergarten, and there is nothing in the world…read morethat compares to the fabulous experience of the school. The faculty and staff are so kind, intelligent, and have become my family. I have learned so much in the past 8 years at this school, and I cannot wait for what high school will bring. Their science, mathematics, robotics, and speech and debate programs are beyond compare! My teachers always push me to my limits, and usually show me that there is not limit (unless you tell yourself there is). There is not another place in the world comparable to NSU University School, and I am so thankful and grateful for everything that I have learned, and for all of the teachers and staff that have changed my life for the better.

The best!!!! Security top notch! Academics superb!!! The teachers are fabulous. Loving, kind,…read moreand provide as amazing g foundation for the students. Apply now!! NSU will not disappoint!!!!!

I was at the school for a tennis match. They have 6 hard courts in good condition. Two of the…read morecourts are for singles only. The nets are in good shape and they have wind screens on the fences. Parking is off of the street that runs south of the school(39th street). Be aware at dismissal that there are many busses that come in and out of the school. Since this is a lottery school, students come from all over the county. The school dismisses after 4pm

Graduated in 2016, was an okay school, I heard some interesting things about the school since I…read moreleft.

My daughter graduated from Harvard and I actually never had complaint . They were very…read moreaccommodating in bus although I lived in Miami . I had communication with their teacher she was amazing and so far my child became a different person and avoid fighting . I'm grateful

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One of the best cities to live in here in South Florida. I lived in the 305 for over 10 years and…read morehave been so happy living up here in Pembroke Pines. Everything is at your fingertips from malls to restaurants and everything else in between. I have this ongoing joke that there's nothing I don't need that I can't find within 3 miles of my house. The city has great festivals and events all the time. I really like the Veteran's Day ceremony, 4th of July and Easter egg hunt. The staff are always professional and friendly. Both of my children grew up in the schools here. They started in the City of Pembroke Pines pre-school then went through elementary, middle and high school here. I like the public schools better than Charter. Everyone has their opinion. For me it creates a better bond with children that live in our neighborhood. If you are new to the area then you must try the Mayor's Cafe on Taft Street. It is owned by the Mayor of the city and the food is fabulous! If you are looking for a great place to live, this is it!

Just got off the phone with city arbor.I received my second notice to trIm my tree that was…read moreblocking the light in a year.First time it cost about $300.00.This time I asked the city arbortor to come to my location and show me how much I could trim off with out ruining the integrity of the tree.He told me they don't tell you what or how much to cut off.I should call a licensed tree trimmer.What does the arbortor do that he can't come out and tell me so I can trim it my self.Im retired and $300-400 to trim a tree is an awful lot of money.The city approved these trees.Their roots are terrible,lifting my side walk, driveway and the street.Three years ago my daughter who was eight months pregnant at the time trip over the roots in the street.I called the city and complained but the roots are still there 3 years later.

Family drove down from Wesley Chapel to watch my grandson play here…read more The parking and general facilities are well maintained. Plenty of security on duty and helpful in directing visitors. We sat in the stadium style bleachers to watch the game.

Might be a good school. What's not good is the bus driver of bus #60 who proceeded to drive my car…read moreoff the road. Then try to hide face after her reckless antics. Would never let my kids be driven by this person.

Hello, I am a parent who enrolled my special needs autistic daughter at New Renaissance Middle…read moreSchool when my daughter was transitioning from 5th grade in Elementary School to 6th grade in Middle School because this was her home school based on our zip code, I honestly did not want to put her in the school because I had read other bad reviews but after applying for a re-assignments 3 times and getting denied, I had no choice but to enroll her at this school. I made sure I provided medical documentations to the school to inform them of the multiple health challenges my daughter has besides autism spectrum disorder, she was placed in an Exceptional Student Education class, on last month on February 24th the teacher called me to inform me that my daughter was having an autism crisis, they never told me that they were going to physically restrain her until I arrived to the school and my daughter was already put on hand cuffs, then the ESE specialist handed me a notice of physical restraint for me to sigh as if they informed me before they put her in hand cuffs, my daughter had an Registered Behavioral Tech who attended school with her daily but on that day in particular her teacher decided to separate her from her Registered Behavioral Tech while he had our daughter take a test when I had already spoke to the ESE specialist in the beginning of the school year and ask for my daughter not to be separated from her behavioral tech since she was there to help address behavior because they tried to give her speech and language therapy without her Registered Behavioral Tech going with her. As a result, my daughter was Baker Acted and transported in a police car in hand cuffs as if she was a criminal, when there was no need for that because once my husband and I arrived at the school our daughter was calmed and on her cuffs, my husband was able to walk her out of the school and put her in our vehicle with no problems, that's when the Police officer who works at the school said she needed to get evaluated and off course my husband and I did not refuse thinking our child was going to get evaluated and sent home after evaluation the same day because she (the officer never said it was a baker act initially and what that meant) but when we got to the hospital the social worker explained and said our 12 year old daughter who had never being left with no one else other than her immediate family had to stay for a 72 hours hold in a psychiatric unit and we could not stay with her but just visit her once a day in the evenings that was so traumatic for us all. and we come to find out that it is illegal to baker act a child with autism in Florida. I am writing this review in hopes that this does not happen to any other child with special needs or autism spectrum disorder at this school. My husband and I agreed to withdraw our daughter from this school because her and all our family experienced such trauma from this event and needless to say we did not trust the school anymore.

i genuinely would like to put a 0 but 1 is the lowest i can go , my son went to this school in 6th…read moregrade and omgggg , literally his first day there he came bck with bloody eyes saying that they beat him and took his expensive spayground bag i went to the school the next day and talk to a man and he told me there is nothing he can do .. i took my child out and put him in nova where all the kids are nice and have manners and sum typa home training