Middle School

Middle School

Our experiences show us that Middle School is a challenging transition for many students. Grades 6-8 can be a time of great exploration. It can also be a time of angst.

That’s why Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School created our middle school program. There students can benefit from the supervision of primary teachers as they strive to develop their changing academic and social lives. As in our lower school program here too freed from the limits of being secluded with only kids their own age, new learning alliances form and appropriate learning takes place.

FLPS recognizes the delicate nature of this age group and gives them the confidence, support and academic discipline they need to succeed as students. We understand the academic and life challenges that affect students in different ways. We will partner with our students to help overcome them and move forward into a brighter future.

In time, our 7th and 8th grade students will be introduced into the Upper School program. This is where they’ll embark on the journey that will lead them to college and into the advancements and adventures of the rest of their lives. Our goal is to prepare them well for what lies ahead.

Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School. Where students of all ages and backgrounds believe and achieve.

Literature Competition

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Fort Lauderdale Prep School Student Angela Skidmore Wins First Place, National Letters about Literature Competition

The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress holds a national writing contest called Letters About Literature for students in grades 4 through 12. To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre — fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, contemporary or classic — explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 – 12.

The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress received 59,000 total entries this year of which just 4,000 advanced to the round 3 state judging phase. Students from the State of Florida were responsible for 1,221 of the total entries.

Angela, who has attended Fort Lauderdale Prep School since she was 5 years old and is now an 11th grade student, received first place in Florida for her letter to Amelia Atwater Rhodes author of In the Forests of the Night.

“We are so proud of Angela” says Mrs. Lonstein, Director of Fort Lauderdale Prep School.  “We have watched her mature over the last 11 years into the thoughtful writer, strong student and avid reader that she is today.  She has been a joy to educate!”

Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School, established in 1986, is a nationally recognized educational institution serving Pre-K through 12th grade and is accredited by SACS, NIPSA, MSA-CESS, and NCPSA. FLPS students receive a college prep, classical, liberal arts education, designed to fit individual needs and learning behaviors. FLPS is small by design and has been educating South Florida students for more than thirty years. The school accepts a variety of scholarships including McKay, Step Up for Students, VPK and Family Central, and also offers their own in-house financial assistance to students in need. The school’s mission includes helping young people to develop self-discipline, love of learning, and service to others.

Pinnacle Award

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Fort Lauderdale Prep School Students Recognized with Pinnacle Award

Nat’l Honor Society

2012 – 2013 Honor Society Members

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

★ Rochelle Key
★ Gabriella McIntosh
★ Richard Skidmore
★ Samantha Smith
★ Helton Sutherland
★ Daniel Tacher

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
★ Devina Bailey
★ Caleb Brack-Shaw
★ Shannel Durrant
★ Deasumar Etienne
★ Makayyah Grant
★ Marc Halpern
★ Timothy Jackson
★ Alex Nolet
★ Sharon Yuz

NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY
★ Thaddeus Drigo
★ Kevin Halpern
★ Shania Layne
★ David Wedderburn

K – 12

K – 12 School Calendar 2013-2014 (subject to possible changes)

MSA/CESS

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL (October 2011) Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School is very proud to announce its newest accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA/CESS) provides accreditation services t public, private, faith based and international schools and other educational institutions from early age through post secondary.

MSA/CESS, recognized by the United States Department of education, works collaboratively with the United States’ State Department Office of Overseas Schools and in cooperation with other U.S. and international accrediting agencies as a member of the International Alliance of Accrediting Agencies. MSA/CESS currently accredits more than 3,000 institutions in the United States and in more than eighty-five countries around the world.

The rigorous standard of entry to this prestigious organization is further validation of FLPS’ quality and ongoing commitment to excellence.

FLP is now accredited by:
• Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)
• National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
• Commission of International Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary & Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Located at 3275 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School (FLPS) is a nationally recognized institution serving Pre-K through 12th grade. FLPS students receive a college prep, classical, liberal arts education, designed to fit individual needs and learning behaviors. FLPS is small by design and has been educating South Florida students for more than thirty years. The school accepts a variety of scholarships including McKay, Step Up for Students, VPK and Family Central, and also offers their own in-house assistance to students in need. The school’s philosophy includes helping young people to develop self-discipline, love of learning, and service to others.
For more information, please visit: www.flps.com.

Parent Testimonials

Good morning –

Thank you to everyone involved in the decision to select RJ as the FLPS representative for HOBY. He had an amazing time! He met some terrific people and gained a lot of information. I wish you all could’ve been there to see how positively everyone reacted to him. It was amazing. They have all the groups walk across the stage to receive a participation document and, for the most part, everyone got their big clap of applause. People were yelling his name and doing war whoops when he walked across. I had many people, adult volunteers and his peers, come up to me and tell me what a great kid he was and how much they enjoyed meeting him. Every time I turned around some one was pulling him in to a picture or swapping telephone numbers with him. It was outstanding!

Thank you for your support of both the kids. I truly do appreciate it and I know that I am blessed to have chosen the right school for my children.

Shawn Alexander Skidmore
Director, Client Services
ILD Corp

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Mrs. Lonstein,

I’m writing to thank you for providing a quality education for my children. I was beginning to think there was no place for my boys who were spirited, but by no means exceptional. The agenda-driven public schools with their crowded classrooms had little patience for individual differences. Teaching the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic took a back seat to social experimentation and the latest educational fads. At this point, learning cursive handwriting is now no longer required at my child’s public school, correction of spelling errors is thought to harm creativity so many never master it, and moral relativism is the order of the day. A friend recommended FLPS after her son who’d been foundering in a public school came here. He received remediation targeted toward his weaknesses and turned it all around. I enrolled my sons seeking no more than a decent education which was a given when we were growing up. I was pleased with the quality and caring approach. From day one, it was clear how reasonable those in charge were. I could discuss any concerns I had, confident that a living, breathing, committed professional was truly listening rather than my words falling on deaf ears. I was used to bureaucratic types irritated I was taking up their time. Instead, here we had a partner in finding solutions for success. This flexibility in dealing with us, and the respect we were shown, put us at ease lending an old-fashioned security, but this is not some little ol’ schoolhouse. While appreciation of the classics is preserved, there’s an eye toward the increasingly technological nature of our society and preparing children for it. My husband says our son became a computer whiz during his years here and now asks him for help with tricky downloads. In addition, students are instilled with a social conscience which is essential in an ever more complex world.

I can finally relax knowing my children are in a safe educational environment. The teachers are welcoming, but firm in their commitment to high standards. Decorum is maintained aided by a dress code and these educators do not shrink from discipline. With smaller class size and a multilevel approach, students are nurtured and geared for success. The need for a school like this has never been greater. It is an oasis in a modern no-man’s-land of disintegrating values, powerful peer pressure and a barrage of mixed and often harmful messages to those most vulnerable by influential media. In fact, my middle school age daughter will be attending this year as well. All of our children are at risk so I want to thank you once again for providing a life raft for concerned parents like us. We feel fortunate to have FLPS in our area. Never go away!

Sincerely,
Dr. Nancy Geller

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FLPS has definitely put a spark in my son’s eye! He has had an unbelievable response to learning and sharing what he has learned in school. Everyday is a new adventure. The teachers and staff are very prompt and are always willing to assist however they can. The communication between teachers and parents is one of a kind. FLPS is absolutely a first-class, family-atmosphere school.

Alexus Maxwell

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Dear Director Lonstein,

This letter is to communicate to you how impressed I am with Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School and the education and social development it has afforded my daughter Gabriella McIntosh in her 10th year of attendance.

I have watched how much she has grown in both her intellectual and social skills over the years; her interpersonal skills and maturity are impressive, and I do not think that any other schools in Broward County could have fostered and catered to her development in such profound ways. Her grades have been excellent with her making the National Honor Society’s roll for the past consecutive four years. This clearly demonstrates how well Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School prepares students to be college-ready and how serious your staff and faculty are about the school’s mission and student achievements.

Please continue to foster the high degree of excellence and care that leads to the level of intellectual and social development I see in my child, as I am sure other parents are extremely joyful to see how much Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School values their children’s education and development.

On behalf of my family and daughter, I am truly grateful and commend you and your staff very highly for effective leadership and dedication.

Sincerely,
Sarah McIntosh

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Dear FLPS staff,

Fort Lauderdale Prep has been phenomenal for my child. I believe in high educational standards, and Fort Lauderdale Prep holds fast to these beliefs. The education he receives far surpasses the standards set by our state’s public school system. The school also has a very family oriented atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone else’s name. People are greeted as they enter and exit the campus. Financial, social, and physical hardships are recognized as a part of life and handled with care. Although sometimes the funds are limited as a single parent, and thoughts of pulling him out have crossed my mind several times, Moses expresses that he loves FLP. He feels he would not have friends like Jada, Corvin, Neah and McKenzie at a new school – and no one at his new school would treat him like Ms. Yvette and Ms. Kelly. I could not be more pleased with FLP and the obvious bond shared with both students and staff. We thank you for your efforts and all you do.

Respectfully,
Tara Jones-Frazier

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Fort Lauderdale Preparatory has exceeded my expectations in educating my daughter, there’s no doubt that my daughter is getting a first-rate education. I see tremendous progress and change in her since being enrolled at FLPS. In addition to opportunities to excel, she also gets the chance to participate in a range of activities where she doesn’t have to be the best in order to be valued. I can count on FLPS to challenge and nurture my daughter, and to reinforce the values that she gets from me as a parent. The daily commitment and dedication of the faculty and staff to each student enhances the experience of learning and diversity, which is extremely important in today’s world. My daughter feels that the teachers and staff here are like family. That says and means a lot! Enrolling my daughter at FLPS has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would refer and encourage any parent seeking well-rounded, challenging educational programs; a family oriented, safe and clean environment and exceptional school. Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School is the place for your child or children to attend. They give a solid foundation not only for learning, but for life. I will continue to support and cherish FLPS. FLPS is a blessing to my family!

Shelly Lowe

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Fort Lauderdale Prep School is the best! Each of our 3 children were treated as individuals. With two that have graduated and one still in high school, we couldn’t have found a better school. This school strengthens any weakness and finds each student’s strength. It is a small school where everyone cares about the student’s success.  Our sons in college have maintained their scholarships and one has made Dean’s List and Honor Society in his freshman year. We feel their success in college is because FLPS taught our children how to learn and truly prepared them. Thanks for giving them a strong foundation on which to build their futures.

Mr & Mrs David Tacher
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Donald has been a student at Ft. Lauderdale Preparatory School for eight years. Prior to Donald’s enrollment, he was shy. During his years at FLPS, he has overcome his shyness, is outgoing and no longer fears in speaking in public. He carries himself with high self esteem and speaks boldly and proudly in class which he has not done before.

Although the school’s curriculum is challenging, they see that each student can accomplish tasks given to them. While attending FLPS, Donald has achieved those challenging tasks. Today and for the past four years, Donald has achieved and maintained his Honor Roll and National Honor Society status. Donald provides tutoring assistance to others for them to achieve their goals. His accomplishment is not only due to his encouragement from his family, but from the entire school and administrators. They have an open-door policy and students can meet with their teachers regarding any questions they may have.

At FLPS, they are there for their students and encourage them to succeed and to achieve beyond their means. As a parent, choosing a school for your child is very difficult because you want your child to have the best education and FLPS is that school.

Mr. Smith

Newsletters

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Press Releases

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June 18, 2012
Fort Lauderdale Prep School Student Angela Skidmore Wins First Place, National Letters about Literature Competition

June 1, 2012
Fort Lauderdale Prep School Students Recognized with Pinnacle Award

October 10, 2011
FLPS Receives Prestigious Accreditation

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September 30, 2011
FLPS Student Gabriella McIntosh Receives HOBY Award
Student recognized for leadership and commitment to community

July 15, 2010
FLPS Students Receive HOBY and Pinnacle Awards for Excellence
Outstanding Students Recognized for Achievement inside and outside the Classroom

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May 19, 2010
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School Receives Reaccreditation from SACS
Review Committee provides glowing report of FLPS

Alumni News

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Alessandra Maria Dzuba
Class of 2008

Alessandra Maria Dzuba, a 2008 FLPS graduate, has made the 2010 spring honor roll at Kansas University. The honor roll is comprised of undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Alessandra attended FLPS starting in fourth grade, and demonstrated incredible achievement as an athlete, a scholar and an artist. Alessandra played tennis competitively throughout high school, and is currently a star athlete on KU’s varsity tennis team. She was named valedictorian of her FLPS graduating class in 2008, and demonstrated her astounding artistic talent when she re-created Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night on the outside of FLPS’s art room.

To view Kansas University’s press release, click here:
http://www.news.ku.edu/2010/july/7/spring10honorroll.shtml