Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School values integrity, self-discipline, and each person's inherent dignity. Our community challenges each student to endlessly strive to reach his or her potential through exploration, understanding, and development of the creative, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social self. Through an appreciation of the United States and its role in the global community, students will become responsible leaders and stewards of their community, country, and world. Educational Goals We will: - Foster self-awareness and achievement consistent with each student's abilities, interests, and talents - Implement a rigorous curriculum that develops critical thinking and decision making and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. - Promote core ethical values as the foundation of good character based on the School's Points of Pride - Instill in students a selfless desire to serve their community. - Attract and retain outstanding faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. - Establish a School community based on mutual respect and appreciation of differences.

Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic College-Preparatory residential & day high school. At Mount Michael the core of the academic program enables students to become inquiring learners, appreciative of their heritage, responsive and committed to the challenges of the future. At Mount Michael the monks, lay faculty, and staff instill the value of moral leadership so that they may live in harmony with each other, their families, and the community at large. At Mount Michael the search for God is fundamental to understanding the meaning of life; Christian charity is grounded in our relationships with ourselves,our families, and all whom we meet. As gifts of God, individual talents are to be developed fully and shared generously. The school has grown steadily with an enrollment of just over 100 in the early 1970s to around 250 today highly qualified students. The school has become noted for its family atmosphere, spiritual environment, and high academic standards and expectations. Mount Michael was awarded 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. http://www.mountmichael.com/Media/MountMichael/School/Admissions/School_Brochure.pdf

Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12. An International Baccalaureate World School, Mercy provides its students with rigorous academics, enabling them to form habits of lifelong inquiry, critical thinking, and courageous action in a global society. This year, 445 bright and promising Mercy Girls travel from 68 zip codes every day to take advantage of an excellent Mercy education. Founded in 1960, Mercy has more than 8,000 Mercy alumnae who are leaders in Maryland and beyond.

Dimensions Educational Research Foundation conducts research and collaborates with others to investigate how children’s connections with the world around them can affect wellness and development. Dimensions provides research-based workshops, design consultations and hands-on resources to programs interested in helping children connect more deeply with the natural world. Dimensions runs the Nature Explore Program and Dimensions Education Programs. Nature Explore is a national nonprofit program of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, which works collaboratively with a network of organizations throughout the nation. Nature Explore provides research-based workshops, design consultations and resources created to support programs as they continue to connect children and families to the wonders of nature. Dimensions Education Programs has two sites in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serve as primary research classrooms for on-going efforts. Dimensions works with a cadre of workshop consultants, designers and researchers throughout the United States. Through Dimensions’ research and programs, children and families develop a profound engagement with the natural world, where nature is an integral part of children’s daily learning. The Education Programs Research Classrooms have been in existence since 1967, and the national cadre of Dimensions researchers and consultants began their work in 1998. As of July 1, 2016 the work of Exchange Press has been integrated with the work of Dimensions Foundation. Founded by Bonnie and Roger Neugebauer in 1978, Exchange has admirably carried on its mission of “supporting early childhood professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft thriving environments for children and adults.” Dimensions Foundation is honored to join in the work of providing an inspiring and practical magazine, and useful, state-of-the-art books and online resources for early childhood leaders.

Marian High School is a Roman Catholic Secondary School, operated by the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend. Marian is a co-educational, college preparatory high school open to all qualified students regardless of race, religion, creed, color, or national origin. A financial assistance program is available for those who qualify. Mission Statement Marian High School challenges students to spiritual and moral growth, academic and physical excellence, and social maturity. As a Catholic community, Marian values the sanctity and individuality of each student and strives to live the example of Jesus Christ as teacher and servant. Vision Statement Marian High School will thrive as a Catholic high school, a faith filled community with a strong college preparatory curriculum, while meeting the needs of the students. Marian will prepare students for lifelong learning while fostering personal integrity and critical thinking. Marian will empower students to serve and to lead the Church, the local, and the global community. The Difference Service Opportunities are an important part of the total education at Marian. Students may participate in volunteer service through the Campus Ministry and through clubs and organizations such as Junior Civitan, National Honor Society, Art Club, and Right to Life.