Palmetto Bay Academy

Florida | Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, Palmetto Bay, South Miami

Important Information

Full Address 16637 S Dixie Hwy Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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Phone Number 786-293-5353
Fax Number 786-293-1533
President Lois Dimos, M.Ed. Stanford University
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Founded 2000
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Ages/ Grades

Grades 6-12

School Schedule Hours in the day

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School Days in Calendar

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Parking Space

Adequate parking for students who drive

School Holidays

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School Size

42

Student Teacher Ratio

7/1

% of Graduation

100% graduation rate, 90% directly enter college

Classroom Size

7 students

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Notable Graduates

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

Uniform Guidelines

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

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$25,000 + books and fees

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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 

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