Tuition cost quotes are based on the 2003-2004 academic year and are subject to change. Books and other incidentals are not included in the quotes. Non-Catholic children are welcome in all Nashville Catholic schools. For some church-affiliated schools, tuition varies for members and nonmembers.

Abintra Montessori School

914 Davidson Dr., Nashville 37205

352-4317

www.abintra.org

6 months-15 years old

Founded 1981

Tuition: $5,100-$10,346

Enrollment: 150

Faculty/Pupil Ratio:

1:3 (for younger students) 1:12 (older students)

Average Class Size: varies

Akiva School

809 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 37205 356-1880

Jewish

Grades K-6

Founded 1954

Tuition: $8,850

Enrollment: 90

Average Class Size: 12

Ascension Lutheran School

610 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 37115 868-2346

Lutheran

Grades PreK3-6

(Grades K-6 will close in May 2005)

Founded 1996

Tuition: $3,500

Enrollment: 55

Average Class Size: varies (PreK), 9 (K-6)

Battle Ground Academy

150 Franklin Rd., Franklin 37064 (Lower School) 794-3501

336 Ernest Rice Ln. (Middle and Upper School)

794-3501 www.bganet.com

Grades K-12

Founded 1889

Tuition: $9,490-$10,850

Enrollment: 900

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:9

Average Class Size: 18

Benton Hall

2422 Bethlehem Loop Rd., Franklin 37069 791-6467

www.bentonhall.org

Grades 1-12

Founded 1977

Tuition: $8,300 (1-8)-$8,600 (9-12)

Enrollment: 85

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:8, less for younger students

Average Class Size: varies, no greater than 10

Brentwood Academy

219 Granny White Pk., Brentwood 37027 373-0611 www.brentwoodacademy.com

Nondenominational

Grades 6-12

Founded 1969

Tuition: $10,600

Enrollment: 715

Average Class Size: 15

CedarCreek Schoolhouse Academy

621 Berry Rd. 37204 383-7002

(Also a state-approved homeschool satellite)

Grades K-12

Founded 1995

Tuition: $150-$2,300

Enrollment: 380

Average Class Size: 15

Christ Presbyterian Academy

2323-A Old Hickory Blvd. 37215-5332 373-9550 www.christpres.org

Presbyterian

Grades K-12

Founded 1985

Tuition: $7,750 (K-5)-$8,600 (6-12)

Enrollment: 916

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:18

Christ The King School

3105 Belmont Blvd. 37212 292-9465

Catholic

Grades K-8

Founded 1937

Tuition: $3,850-$5,600

Enrollment: 245

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:16

The Covenant School

33 Burton Hills Blvd. 37215 467-2313

www.thecovenantschool.com

Presbyterian

Grades PreK-4

Founded 2001

Tuition: $5,800-$6,450

Enrollment: 87

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:13

Currey Ingram Academy

6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood 37027 507-3242

www.curreyingram.org

For students with learning differences

Grades K-12

Founded 1968

Tuition: $14,580-$22,915

Enrollment: 250

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:5

Davidson Academy

1414 Old Hickory Blvd. 37216 860-5300 www.davidsonacademy.com

Nondenominational/Christian

Grades PreK3-12

Founded 1980

Tuition: $6,125

Enrollment: 867

Average Class Size: 18

Donelson Christian Academy

300 Danyacrest Dr. 37214 883-2926 www.dcanet.org

Nondenominational

Grades PreK4-12

Founded 1971

Tuition: $5,500 (PreK4-K)-$5,700 (1-12)

Enrollment: 900

Average Class Size: 20

Eagles Nest Academy

810 Del Rio Pk., Franklin 37069 790-8556

Nondenominational

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1993

Tuition: $109/week (preschool)

$3,690/year (K-6)

Enrollment: 200

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:10

Average Class Size: 15

East Academy

108 Chapel Ave. 37206 228-2284 www.eastacademy.org

Nondenominational

Grades K-4

Founded 2001

Tuition: $3,900

Enrollment: 90

Class Size Capacity: 16

Ensworth School

211 Ensworth Ave. 37205 383-0661 www.ensworth.com

Grades Pre1-9

Founded 1958

Tuition: $10,900-$13,900

Enrollment: 681

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:8

Average Class Size: 16

Ezell-Harding Christian School

574 Bell Rd., Antioch 37013 367-0532

Church of Christ

Grades EC-12

Founded 1973

Tuition: $5,050-$4,700

Enrollment: 952

Average Class Size: 22 (elementary) 20 (high school)

Father Ryan High School

700 Norwood Dr. 37204

383-4200 www.fatherryan.org

Catholic

Grades 9-12

Founded 1927

Tuition: $6,500-$10,400

Enrollment: 950

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:12

Average Class Size: 19

Franklin Classical School

P.O. Box 1601, Franklin 37065 595-5337

www.franklinclassical.com

Nondenominational Christian

Grades 6-12

Founded: 1993

Tuition: College-Modeled Program: $4,125 base (6 grade) $2,750 base (7-12 grade)

$345 for each additional class.

Enrollment: 200

Class Size: 25

Franklin Road Academy

4700 Franklin Rd. 37220 832-8845

www.frapanthers.com

Coed day school Grades PreK-12

Founded 1971

Tuition: $9,500-$10,800

Enrollment: 954

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:15

B.C. Goodpasture Christian School

619 Due West Ave., Madison 37115 868-6171

www.goodpasture.org

Church of Christ

Grades PreK3-12

Founded 1965

Tuition: $5,352

Enrollment: 1,047

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:16

Harding Academy

170 Windsor Dr. 37205 356-5510

www.hardingacademy.org

Grades K-8

Founded 1971

Tuition: $10,000

Enrollment: 448

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:11

Harpeth Hall School

3801 Hobbs Rd. 37215 297-9543

www.harpethhall.org

Grades 5-12 (girls)

Founded 1951

Tuition: $13,950 (lower), $14,175 (upper)

Enrollment: 588

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:14

Average Class Size: 15

Holy Rosary Academy

190 Graylynn Dr. 37214 883-1108 www.holyrosary.edu

Catholic

Grades K-8

Founded 1954

Tuition: $3,100-$4,900

Enrollment: 510

Average Class Size: 25

F. H. Jenkins Elementary

814 Youngs Ln. 37207 228-8827

http://teacherweb.com/TN/ FHJenkins/FHJenkinsSchool/

Seventh-Day Adventist

Grades K-8

Founded 1909

Tuition: $3,020-$3,070

Enrollment: 110

Average Class Size: 15

Lighthouse Christian School

5100 Blue Hole Rd., Box 619, Antioch 37013 331-6286

www.lighthouseministries.org

Independent Baptist

Grades PreK-12

Founded 1979

Tuition: $3,900

Enrollment: 305

Average Class Size: 24

Linden Corner School

3201 Hillsboro Rd. 37215

354-0270

www.lindencorner.org

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1990

Tuition: $2,720-$6,700

Enrollment: 125

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: varies

Average Class Size: 14

David Lipscomb Campus School

3901 Granny White Pike 37204 269-1828 www.dlcs.lipscomb.edu

Church of Christ

Grades PreK-12

Founded 1891

Tuition: $6,495

Enrollment: 1,457

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:16

Madison Academy

100 Academy Rd., Madison 37116-6257 865-4055

www.madisonacademy.com

Seventh-Day Adventist

Grades 9-12

Founded 1904

Tuition: $6,050

Enrollment: 100

Average Class Size: 14

Madison Campus Elementary School

1515 Sutherland Dr., Madison 37115

865-4575

Seventh-Day Adventist

Grades K-8

Founded 1906

Tuition: $3,500

Enrollment: 180

Average Class Size: 20

Madison Nazarene Christian School

503 Lanier Dr.,

Madison 37115

865-2746

Nazarene

Grades PreK-12

Founded 1982

Tuition: $2,950

Enrollment: 65

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:12

Metro Christian Academy

730 Neely's Bend Rd., Madison 37115

868-6674

www.mcaeagles.com

Independent Baptist

Grades PreK-12

Founded 1980

Tuition: $3,600-$3,825

Enrollment: 400

Average Class Size: 15

Montessori Academy

6021 Cloverland Dr., Brentwood 37027 833-3610

www.montessoriacad.org

Nondenominational Age 3-high school

Founded 1967

Tuition: $5,800-$6,800

Enrollment: 300

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:12

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Rd. 37205 298-5514

www.montgomerybell.com

Grades 7-12 (boys)

Founded 1867

Tuition: $14,575

Enrollment: 660

Average Class Size: 14

Nashville Academy

2921 Harlin Dr. 37211

833-7771

Nondenominational

Grades 9-12 and evening classes for Metro students

Founded: 1988

Tuition: $3,600

Enrollment: 75

Average Class Size: 7-8

Nashville Christian School

7555 Sawyer Brown Rd. 37221 356-5600

www.ncseagles.net

Church of Christ

Grades K-12

Founded 1971

Tuition: $5,405

Enrollment: 412

Average Class Size: 20

Nashville International Academy

7335 Charlotte Pk. 37209 352-5903

Islamic

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1994

Tuition: $2,200-$2,600

Enrollment: 86

Average Class Size: 10, more for younger students

New Hope Academy

1820 Downs Blvd. Franklin 37064 595-0324

Nondenominational

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1996

Tuition: $7,500

Enrollment: 173

Average Class Size: 14

Oak Hill School

4815 Franklin Rd. 37220 297-6544

Coed day school

Nondenominational

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1961

Tuition: $9,025

Enrollment: 477

Average Class Size: 16

Overbrook School

4210 Harding Rd. 37205 292-5134

www.overbrook.edu

Roman Catholic

Grades PreK3-8

Founded 1936

Tuition: $5,725 (PreK3-PreK4)- $8,375 (K-8)

Enrollment: 339

Average Class Size: 18-20

Pope John Paul II High School

117 Caldwell Dr., Hendersonville 37075 822-2375

www.jp2hs.org

Catholic

Grades: 9-12

Founded 2002

Tuition: $7,500

Enrollment: 643

Average Class Size: 20

Radnor Baptist Academy

3112 Nolensville Rd. 37211 832-2004 ext. 3

www.radnorbaptistacademy.org

Baptist

Grades PreK-12

Founded 1983

Tuition: $4,195 (K-8)-$4,395 (9-12)

Enrollment: 195

Average Class Size: 15

St. Ann School

5105 Charlotte Ave. 37209 269-0568

www.saintannparish.com

Catholic

Grades K-8

Founded 1921

Tuition: $3,495

Enrollment: 167

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:13

Average Class Size: 15

St. Bernard Academy

2020 24th Ave. S. 37212 385-0440

www.stbernardacademy.org

Catholic

Grades K-8

Founded 1867

Tuition: $6,800

Enrollment: 300

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:13

St. Cecilia Academy

4210 Harding Pk. 37205 298-4525 www.stcecilia.edu

Catholic

Grades 9-12 (Girls)

Founded 1860

Tuition: $10,000

Enrollment: 275

Average Class Size: 12

St. Edward Elementary School

190 Thompson Ln. 37211 833-5770 www.stedward.org

Catholic

Grades PreK-8

Founded 1952

Tuition: $3,450-$5,200

Enrollment: 460

Average Class Size: 25

St. Henry School

6401 Harding Rd. 37205 352-1328 www.sthenry.org

Catholic

Grades K-8

Founded 1957

Tuition: $3,600

Enrollment: 663

Average Class Size: 15

St. Joseph School

1225 Gallatin Rd. S. 37115 865-1491

Catholic

Grades PreK-8

Founded 1953

Tuition: $3,328

Enrollment: 395

Average Class Size: 22

St. Paul Christian Academy

5035 Hillsboro Rd. 37215 269-4751

www.stpaulchristianacademy.org

Nondenominational

Grades PreK-6

Founded 1971

Tuition: $7,750

Enrollment: 330

Average Class Size: 15

St. Pius X School

2750 Tucker Rd. 37218

255-2049

www.stpiusxschool.org

Catholic

Grades PreK4-8

Founded 1961

Tuition: $4,170

Enrollment: 110

Average Class Size: varies

St. Vincent DePaul

1704 Heiman St. 37208

320-1374

Catholic

Grades PreK-8

Founded 1932

Tuition: $3,300-$4,800

Enrollment: 132

Faculty/Pupil Ratio: 1:20

Average Class Size: 16-20

University School of Nashville

2000 Edgehill Ave. 37212 327-8158 www.usn.org

Grades K-12

Founded 1915

Tuition: $11,360-$12,655

Enrollment: 999

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:10

Willow Hall Academy

4092 Carters Creek Pk., Franklin 37064 790-1975

(Classes for children with learning differences are offered)

Grades 3-8

Founded 1985

Tuition: $12,000

Enrollment: 30

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:7

Woodbine Christian Academy

2204 Foster Ave. 37210

254-7588

Free Will Baptist

Grades PreK-8

Founded 1972

Tuition: $3,650

Enrollment: 125

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:20

Board of Education

259-8400

www.mnps.org

Board members are elected by district in general elections and serve four-year terms. The members' terms are staggered to ensure continuity on the board. Elections for even-numbered school districts will be held in 2006; odd-numbered school district elections will be held in 2008. The board meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Metro Schools' Administration Building, located at 2601 Bransford Ave. Meetings are open to the public and start at 5 p.m. If you'd like to present something during the meeting, write to the board at least three days before the meeting stating your name or the name of your group and the nature of the presentation.

Director of Schools

Dr. Pedro Garcia

pgarcia@mnps.org

District I

George H. Thompson III

Term expires 2008

1326-A 8th Ave. N.

Nashville, TN 37208

242-2180 ghthompsonIII@aol.com

District II

George R. Blue Jr.

Term expires 2006

504 Richmar Dr.

Nashville, TN 37211

832-5985 george.blue@mnps.org

District III

Pam Garrett

(Chairperson)

Term expires 2008

415 Rosehill Dr.

Goodlettsville, TN 37072

859-2036

pamgarr@bellsouth.net

District IV

Kathy Nevill

(Vice Chairperson)

Term expires 2006

4989 John Hager Rd.

Hermitage, TN 37076

885-7212 knevill@bellsouth.net

District V

Rev. Lisa Hunt

Term expires 2008

1511 Stratford Ave.

Nashville, TN 37216

319-8884 lisa.hunt@mnps.org

District VI

Dr. Mebenin Awipi

Term expires 2006

3605 Stonewood Ct.

Nashville, TN 37217

963-5366

ebifouu@aol.com

District VII

Edward T. Kindall

Term expires 2008

1326-A 8th Ave. N.

Nashville, TN 37208

255-4003

ekindall@aol.com

District VIII

Kathleen Harkey

Term expires 2006

225 Craighead Ave.

Nashville, TN 37205

292-6973 HarkeyForSchools@comcast.net

District IX

Marsha Warden

Term expires 2008

3823 Richland Ave.

Nashville, TN 37205

646-0741 marshawarden@bellsouth.net

Higher Education

Public Colleges

Austin Peay State University

601 College St., Clarksville 37044

(931) 221-7011 www.apsu.edu

Middle Tennessee State University

1301 E. Main St., Murfreesboro 37132-0001

898-2111 www.mtsu.edu

Nashville State Community College

120 White Bridge Rd., Nashville 37209

353-3333 www.nscc.edu

Tennessee State University

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville 37209

963-5000 www.tnstate.edu

Tennessee Technological University

1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville 38505

(800) 255-8881 www.tntech.edu

Volunteer State Community College

1480 Nashville Pk.,Gallatin 37066

452-8600 www.vscc.cc.tn.us

Private Colleges

American Baptist College

1800 Baptist World

Center Dr., Nashville 37207

256-1463 www.abcnash.edu

Aquinas College of the Dominican Campus

4210 Harding Rd., Nashville 37205

297-7545 www.aquinas-tn.edu

Belmont University

1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville 37212-3757

460-6785 www.belmont.edu

Cumberland University

1 Cumberland Sq., Lebanon 37087-3554

444-2562 www.cumberland.edu

David Lipscomb University

3901 Granny White Pk., Nashville 37204-3951

269-1000 www.lipscomb.edu

Emmanuel Bible College

610 Boscobel St.,

Nashville 37206

255-8963

Fisk University

1000 17th Ave. N., Nashville 37208

329-8500 www.fisk.edu

Free Will Baptist Bible College

3606 West End Ave., Nashville 37205

(800) 76-FWBBC www.fwbbc.edu

Meharry Medical College

1005 D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville 37208

327-6000 www.mmc.edu

Nashville School of Law

2934 Sidco Dr.,

Nashville 37204

256-3684 www.nashvilleschooloflaw.net

O'More College of Design

423 S. Margin St.,

Franklin 37064 794-4254

www.omorecollege.edu

Trevecca Nazarene University

333 Murfreesboro Rd., Nashville 37210-2877

248-1200 www.trevecca.edu

Vanderbilt University

2201 West End Ave., Nashville 37235

322-7311 www.vanderbilt.edu

Watkins college of Art & Design

2298 Metro Center Blvd., Nashville 37228

383-4848 www.watkins.edu

Professional Training Schools

Draughons Junior College

340 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville 37217

361-7555 www.draughons.org

John A. Gupton College

1616 Church St.,

Nashville 37203

327-3927 www.guptoncollege.com

ITT Technical Institute

2845 Elmhill Pk., Nashville 37214

889-8700 www.itt-tech.edu

National College of Business and Technology

3748 Nolensville Pk., Nashville 37211

333-3344 www.ncbt.edu

Nossi College of Art

907 Rivergate Pkwy., Ste. E-6, Goodlettsville 37072

851-1088 www.nossi.com

For more information about colleges in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, call the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (741-3605) or the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce (259-4755).

Education Organizations

The following organizations offer educational opportunities, literacy programs or aid to schools and students.

Adventure Science Center

800 Fort Negley Blvd. 37203 862-5160 www.adventuresci.com

Formerly the Cumberland Science Museum, the Adventure Science Center and Sudekum Planetarium offer interactive science exhibits (some permanent, some changing) and programs for the whole family. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sun. (Open on Mon. during the summer.) $8.75 for adults, $6.75 ages 3-12 and over 65; Free for children 2 and under. Planetarium shows are an extra $2 with center admission ($3 without).

Bethlehem Centers

1417 Charlotte Ave.

329-3386 www.bcnash.org

Comprising three centers and a camp serving the Middle Tennnessee community. The main program areas are children (child-care and afterschool services), teens (mentoring and skills development), adults (GED preparation and workforce development), seniors (Seniors Club and Hot Lunch delivery) and community outreach (Food Bank and Christmas Toy Store). Bethlehem Centers promote self-reliance and positive life choices for people in Middle Tennessee by advocating and delivering quality programs and services. Volunteers are alway welcome. For more info, please call.

Book 'Em

412 Metroplex Dr. 37211 834-7323

www.bookem-kids.org

Book 'Em works to inspire a love of books and reading in all children through various programs. The Reading Rangers and Reading is FUNdamental programs place reading volunteers and books in classrooms. Book 'Em always welcomes reading volunteers, book drive sponsors and donations of children's books.

Family Christian Academy

487 Myatt Dr., Madison 37115 860-3000

www.familychristianacademy.com

An umbrella school that offers several different plans to assist parents who homeschool their children.

Genesis Academy

430 Allied Dr. 37211

832-4222 www.genesislearn.org

A nonprofit educational organization offering special educational services to children and youth with distinctive needs, such as emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, developmental delays and short-term physical challenges. Students receive individualized academic instruction, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions and employment preparation and transition.

Homework Hotline

298-6636

Staffed by Metro teachers, this helpline is available 5-8 p.m Mon.-Thurs. when school is in session, and offers help to elementary and high school students in all subjects except foreign languages. The hotline has all textbooks used by Metro and Williamson County.

Hunters Lane High School Community Education

1150 Hunters Lane 37207

860-1435

Partnership with Volunteer State Community College provides college-credit classes complemented by community education classes at Hunters Lane High School. Evening classes are offered on a variety of subjects ranging from arts, crafts and music to business skills and career development to finance and consumer information, as well as courses in contemporary issues, exercise and fitness, children's classes, home and garden, languages and technical/mechanical topics. ESL and GED courses are also offered, as well as TSU graduate courses. Call for more info or to find out how to apply.

Kids on the Block

3600 Trousdale Dr., Ste. 104, 37204 333-6356 www.kotb.org

A nonprofit organization that visits schools, churches and other organizations to perform educational puppet shows to children and adults. The "Kids" address such topics as awareness of differences, child abuse prevention, dealing with divorce and HIV/AIDS education. Call to become a volunteer or to arrange performances.

Martha O'Bryan Center

711 S. 7th St. 37206 254-1791

www.marthaobryan.org

Assists families in becoming self-sufficient by providing educational programs. The Ready Reader program strengthens preschoolers' and kindergarteners' reading skills by having volunteer readers work one-on-one with a child. The center's reading specialist provides individualized lesson plans, material and support. The Family Educational Program provides Adult Education/GED classes, pre-employment skills training and job placement follow-up.

Nashville Adult Literacy Council

4805 Park Ave. 37209, Rm. 211

298-8060 www.nashvilleliteracy.org

The nonprofit group teaches adults to read and ESL to adult immigrants through one-on-one tutoring, small groups and classes. They can also create specialized classes for businesses and agencies in the community.

Nashville Public Education Foundation

95 White Bridge Rd. 37205 354-9485

www.nashvillepef.org

A nonprofit organization that provides financial support and encouragement for Metro schools through a series of grants and programs.

Nashville Public Library

615 Church St. 37219

862-5800 www.library.nashville.org

The Main Library, located downtown, is part of the Nashville Public Library's 21-branch system. Library cards are free to Davidson County residents and borrowing privileges include three-week checkouts for books and CDs and seven-day checkouts for VHS and DVD videos. The library's collection of 1.4 million circulating materials may be browsed either at the library or online. (Holds and renewals can also be made online.) There are more than 600 public-use computers systemwide featuring Internet access, and computer classes are offered each month. Call 862-5787 for class listings. Also offers special programs for all ages as well as special collections; reference assistance by Internet, fax and phone; access to other libraries' collections through InterLibrary Loan; Bookmobile service; Metropolitan Government Archives; services for the deaf and hard of hearing; and the Talking Library, a radio reading service for the print disabled. Parking is free for one hour with library validation in the Church Street Garage.

Nashville READ

1701 West End Ave., Ste. 100, 37203 255-4982

A communitywide literacy coordinating agency. Through its "Learning to Read" initiative, Nashville READ focuses on helping children in crucial grades one to three gain basic reading skills. Nashville READ also offers basic skills classes, tutor training programs and more.

PENCIL Foundation

(Public Education: Nashville Citizens Involved in Leadership)

421 Great Circle Rd., Ste. 100, 37228

242-3167 www.pencilfoundation.org

A nonprofit organization that links community resources to Nashville public schools. Programs include PENCIL Partners, which pairs schools with businesses, civic groups and other agencies. Call for further information on other PENCIL programs, including Jobs for Tennessee Graduates, St. Thomas Science Scholars, the Caterpillar Financial Student Writers Showcase and Math and Reading Partners.

The Renaissance Center

855 Hwy. 46 S., Dickson 37055 740-5600 www.rcenter.org www.3duniversity.com

Just 35 miles west of Nashville, the Renaissance Center is an arts, technology education and performing arts center. Community classes are offered in art, music and theater along with professional development courses in 3D animation, Microsoft certifications, Cisco certification, office productivity, desktop publishing, graphic and web design and other IT careers. The center also includes the CyberSphere Digital Theatre, Visual Arts Gallery, Gaslight Dinner Theatre, Faraday Science Theatre, Renaissance Players community theater, a fully digital television production studio, digital recording studio, the Virtually Unlimited Bookstore and Faraday Cafe.

Senior Citizens Inc.

174 Rains Ave. 37203 743-3400 www.scitn.org

Six full-time centers provide many programs linking senior volunteers with at-risk schoolchildren. Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) puts seniors and schoolchildren in grades K-4 together for tutoring, mentoring and encouragement. In the Foster Grandparents program, seniors aged 60 and older provide children with affection, supervised play time and support. The Living at Home program provides services for frail, homebound seniors such as Meals on Wheels.

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

404 James Robertson Pkwy., Suite 1900, 37243

741-3605 www.state.tn.us/thec

Magnet Schools

The Metro school system includes 16 magnet schools. Students are chosen by lottery for places in entry-level grades. If your child is already above the entry-level grade of the school, he or she can be placed on a waiting list. While applications are accepted year-round for the waiting list, the 2005 deadline for the entry-level lottery is Dec. 9. Applications are avaliable at all public schools, libraries, the magnet school homepage, Metro parks facilities, health clinics and YMCAs. The drawing itself will be held Jan. 7, 2006. For further information, call 259-8676 or visit www.mnps.org and click on schools, scroll down on the left-hand side and click on magnet schools.

Business/ Communications at Pearl-Cohn

904 26th Ave. N. 329-8150

Provides a full range of business courses suited for a college-bound student or one ready to begin a career. This magnet has a television studio, which provides a unique opportunity to combine media and business studies. The school also offers the Academy of Finance. Grades 9-12.

Carter-Lawrence Elementary Mathematics and Science

1110 12th Ave. S. 298-8418

All subjects are taught using science themes; the curriculum is hands-on and involves learning projects and the use of technology. Problem-solving and real-world situations are used extensively in mathematics. Grades PreK-4.

Creswell/mckissack professional development school

915 38th Ave. N. 329-8170

Grades PK-2.

East Literature

110 & 112 Gallatin Rd. 262-6947

Curriculum is built around literary themes. Reading, writing, thinking and doing are the focus of studies that include high levels of math, science and humanities. Grades 5-12.

Head Middle Mathematics and Science

1830 Jo Johnston Ave. 329-8160

Prepares students for entry into M.L. King Jr. Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School. The curriculum involves many community resources integrating basic research and communication skills related to mathematics and science. All Head students meeting entrance requirements for M.L. King Jr. Magnet School will be admitted at the start of seventh, eighth or ninth grade. Grades 5-8.

Hull-Jackson Montessori

1015 Kellow St. 291-6601

Montessori-trained teachers guide students in a noncompetitive environment. Children work together in multi-age classes. Ages 3-9 or preschool-4th grade.

Hume-Fogg

700 Broadway 291-6300

For academically talented students. Provides a well-rounded liberal arts education with technology as an integral part of the curriculum. Students assume much of the responsibility for their education. Academic admission requirements. Grades 9-12.

John Early Paideia

1000 Cass St. 291-6369

This program provides a bridge between Jones and Hull-Jackson elementaries and East Literature High. Students who complete these elementary schools have a direct pathway into this new middle school, which replaces the old Buena Vista Paideia. Grades 5-8.

Jones Paideia

1800 9th Ave. N. 291-6382

Diverse, hands-on teaching and learning through the Paideia philosophy. Curriculum includes Spanish instruction, music and computer technology. Grades K-4.

Margaret Allen Montessori

500 Spence Ln. 291-6385

Grades 5-8.

Martin Luther King Magnet School

613 17th Ave. N. 329-8400

Prepares students for post-secondary study with emphasis on math and science. The emphasis on scientific research, mathematics and practicum is designed to give students a competitive edge in post-secondary institutions. Offers all honors-level courses and over 20 advanced-placement courses. Academic admission requirements. Grades 7-12.

Meigs Middle School

713 Ramsey St. 271-3222

www.meigsmagnet.org

Provides a liberal arts education, including a four-year language program of Latin, French or Spanish. Students are assigned an interdisciplinary, community-based independent study known as the SEARCH project. Qualifying students can earn admission to Hume-Fogg. Academic admission requirements. Grades 5-8.

Nashville School of the Arts

1200 Foster Rd. 291-6600

Where serious students of the arts prepare for careers in their fields. Students spend about two-thirds of their time in arts-related academic instruction, and one-third in instruction of visual arts, dance, theater and music. Audition opportunities available as part of the admissions process. Grades 9-12.

Rose Park Science and Mathematics

1025 9th Ave. S. 291-6405

Grades 5-8.

Wharton Arts Middle School

1625 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. 329-8180

Students attend daily academic classes and receive instruction in drama, dance, music and visual arts. All academic subjects are art-infused. Students completing eighth grade are eligible for automatic admission to Nashville School for the Arts. Grades 5-8.