Academics
Lower School
ACES
Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Education
The Abess Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is an enrichment program unique to Miami Country Day School. Under the direction of Jennifer Bovio, students PK3 through 4th grade explore environmental and life science through various interactive units of study.
ACES is an exemplary program which focuses on the importance of connecting our youngest learners to the wonders of their world. Through integrated and student-focused themes, children learn that it is essential that they become stewards of this place we call home.
Our students develop skills that will be used throughout their lives. They participate in projects as scientists, researchers, journalists, nutritionists, mathematicians, authors, illustrators, poets, gardeners, teachers, cooks, and young, socially conscious stewards of Earth.
At the Abess Center, learning science from our daily surroundings is as exciting for the teachers as it is for the children. We have the pleasure of sharing the process of discovery with our students who have unlimited curiosity about the world around them. Our program at the Abess Center for Environmental Studies provides a wealth of interesting things to wonder about and explore.
Our unusual collection of animals includes representatives of many major animal groups, and our growing garden program provides a living laboratory for our budding "avant-gardeners". Please feel free to visit when classes are not in session.
Downloadable Learning Resources
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Awards
2011
2009
Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Committee: National Committee Award for out dedication to the “Preservation of the Natural Resources of our Country, Its Soils, Minerals, Forests, Waters and Wildlife”2006
2003
Seaworld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Award2002
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Publications & Articles
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Film
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International Reach
We have trained teachers and share with programs in the following countries:
England
Netherlands
Japan
China
Taiwan
South Africa
Senegal
Slovakia
Sweden
Canada
Puerto Rico
Russia
Italy
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Solar Links
Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom and compassion, we prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our children to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day.
Every Student. Every Day.
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