Palmetto Bay Academy

Small classes, one-to-one instruction, extra curricular activities, supportive environment, no homework

$25,000 + books and fees

McKay Scholarship, Tax Credit Scholarship, Gardiner Scholarship, need-based scholarship

English, Math, History, Science, Foreign Language, Music, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Special Education

Courses levels from remedial to Advanced Placement. Recapture credits or accelerate learning. Students progress at their own pace. Standard or College Preparatory Diploma options.

Integration with therapists and other professionals. Advisory teacher, on campus therapy and tutoring options.

Full technology integration, online delivery of some classes, each student has a laptop.

N/A

Student Council, Art Club, Music Club, Physical Fitness, Drama, Speech, Chess, Basketball, Home Economics, and many more

Skip Marley Minto, Reggae Musician
Anelise Shojaee, Shoma Homes, Director of Business Affairs
Michael Havenick, Michen Properties LLC, Manager
William Lawrence, Attorney for Stearns Weaver Miller

Adequate parking for students who drive

Navy, hunter green or white polo with school logo. Khaki shorts, skirts, or pants.

Placement exam, personal interview, previous school records, IEP, Psycho-educational evaluation.

Our goal is to help students develop the personal values, academic motivation and self-reliance that will prepare them for a successful future.

We move students from potential to success! We believe that every child is a unique individual and their education should be tailored to their specific needs and desired outcomes.

Palmetto Bay Academy was founded in 2000 by Lois Dimos, M.Ed. Mrs. Dimos founded the school because she saw that traditional schools were not meeting the needs of many students. She developed an alternative model that allows each child to learn at their own pace and in their own way. PBA has a proven record of success with students who were not meeting their full potential in public or private schools.

We can end the daily school struggle for students who are....

• under-performing in some or all areas
• fighting about homework
• being left behind or bored by the slow pace
• refusing to attend or frequently tardy
• suffering from school or test anxiety
• the victim of bullying
• having social difficulties
• struggling to memorize too much
• participating in activities that require a flexible schedule

Our unique approach includes...

• 7 students per class
• One-to-one instruction
• Little or no homework
• Extended or untimed testing
• Critical thinking, not memorization
• Individual pacing
• Field trips, clubs and enrichment activities
• Sports through cooperating schools and club teams
• Home school or distance learning option
• Community service