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Question 1

What is Palmetto Bay Academy?

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Palmetto Bay Academy is a non-traditional, strengths-based school in Miami for unique learners. The Academy serves grades 6-12, and its TAPP program serves twice-exceptional (2e) learners in grades 1-8. Its promise: "From Potential To Success."

Question 2

How long has Palmetto Bay been around?

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Palmetto Bay Academy has been operating for nearly 25 years. It was founded by Lois and James Dimos.

Question 3

Where is Palmetto Bay located?

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Palmetto Bay Academy is at 16637 S Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33157. You can reach the school at 786-293-5353.

Question 4

What is Palmetto Bay's philosophy?

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Palmetto Bay believes that all students can be successful when they are treated as individuals. It takes a strengths-based, individualized approach that, in its words, "meets our learners where they are."

Question 5

Who leads Palmetto Bay Academy?

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Maggie Eubanks is the Owner and Head of School, and John Eubanks is Owner and Associate Head of School. Lois Dimos is Founder and President, and James Dimos is CEO.

Question 6

Is Palmetto Bay accredited?

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Yes. Palmetto Bay Academy is fully accredited by Cognia (AdvancED), and it is a member of the Independent Schools of South Florida and the Learning Support Association of South Florida.

Question 7

What grades does Palmetto Bay serve?

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The Academy serves grades 6-12. Palmetto Bay's TAPP program, a twice-exceptional (2e) school-within-a-school, serves grades 1-8.

Question 8

What makes Palmetto Bay different?

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Palmetto Bay is a non-traditional, strengths-based school with small classes and personalized academic programs. Learning is mastery-based, with untimed assessments, multiple assessment formats, flexible scheduling and limited standardized testing, an alternative for students who thrive outside the traditional model.

Question 9

What is Palmetto Bay's approach to learning?

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Learning at Palmetto Bay is mastery-based: students move forward as they truly master the material, supported by untimed assessments, multiple ways to show what they know, flexible scheduling and limited standardized testing.

Question 10

What is mastery-based learning?

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In mastery-based learning, students progress as they demonstrate real understanding rather than by seat time. At Palmetto Bay this comes with untimed assessments and multiple formats to show mastery.

Question 11

Are classes small at Palmetto Bay?

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Yes. Palmetto Bay emphasizes small class sizes and personalized academic programs, so students get individual attention.

Question 12

How are students assessed?

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Palmetto Bay uses untimed assessments in multiple formats, with limited standardized testing, so students can demonstrate what they've truly mastered.

Question 13

Does Palmetto Bay support 2e and gifted learners?

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Yes. Palmetto Bay serves unique learners, including twice-exceptional (2e) and gifted students, with a strengths-based approach that focuses on what each student does well while supporting their challenges.

Question 14

What is TAPP?

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TAPP is Palmetto Bay's twice-exceptional (2e) program, a school-within-a-school serving grades 1-8, designed around each learner's strengths.

Question 15

What is a twice-exceptional (2e) learner?

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A twice-exceptional (2e) learner is a student who is gifted and also has a learning difference. Palmetto Bay's approach builds on each student's strengths while supporting their areas of challenge.

Question 16

Does Palmetto Bay have 2e information and resources?

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Yes. Palmetto Bay shares 2e Info & Resources on its website, including its work empowering gifted and 2e learners. See palmettobayacademy.com.

Question 17

What are the 4C's?

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Palmetto Bay builds the 4C's alongside academics: Communication, Collaboration, Contribution and Critical Thinking.

Question 18

What academics does Palmetto Bay offer?

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Palmetto Bay offers personalized academic programs that pair rigorous academics with whole-student wellness, preparing students for college and beyond.

Question 19

Does Palmetto Bay prepare students for college?

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Yes. Palmetto Bay's personalized programs are designed to prepare students for college and beyond, from potential to success.

Question 20

Does Palmetto Bay use a lot of standardized testing?

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No. Palmetto Bay uses limited standardized testing, favoring untimed assessments in multiple formats so students can show what they've mastered.

Question 21

What is student life like at Palmetto Bay?

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Student life at Palmetto Bay is small, connected and nurturing, with hands-on learning, experiences beyond the classroom, and community events like Spirit Week.

Question 22

Does Palmetto Bay offer hands-on or experiential learning?

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Yes. Students learn by doing, with hands-on, collaborative projects and experiences beyond the classroom.

Question 23

What is the community like?

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Palmetto Bay's community is small and strengths-based, where students are met where they are and supported to grow, from potential to success.

Question 24

How do I apply or visit Palmetto Bay?

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You can inquire, schedule a visit, and apply through the Admission section at palmettobayacademy.com. You can also leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 25

What is the admissions process?

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Palmetto Bay's Admission section explains how to inquire, visit and apply. Contact the team to begin, or leave your details here and they'll reach out.

Question 26

How much is tuition at Palmetto Bay?

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Tuition isn't listed here. Please contact the admissions team or see palmettobayacademy.com for current tuition and any options.

Question 27

Is financial assistance available?

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For questions about tuition and any financial assistance options, please contact the Palmetto Bay admissions team.

Question 28

How do I contact Palmetto Bay?

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You can call Palmetto Bay Academy at 786-293-5353 or reach the team through palmettobayacademy.com. You can also leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 29

Where can I follow Palmetto Bay?

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Palmetto Bay Academy is on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Links are at palmettobayacademy.com.

Question 30

Does Palmetto Bay have a calendar or FAQs?

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Yes. A Calendar and FAQs, along with parent and student resources, are available at palmettobayacademy.com.

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