Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Alternative School in Miami, FL
Palmetto Bay Academy has been the premier Miami-area non-traditional school for nearly 25 years. Founded on the principle that all students can succeed when treated as individuals, our proven record demonstrates the need for alternative education models. We offer rigorous academics combined with a focus on whole-student wellness through our 4Cs framework: Communication, Collaboration, Contribution, and Critical Thinking. Our personalized growth approach creates individualized academic pathways that challenge students to innovate and mature. We cultivate caring relationships between students, teachers, and staff to support skill development in a nurturing environment.Flexible scheduling options allow time for passion projects, family commitments, and internship opportunities. Our collaborative support model partners with families and support personnel to ensure comprehensive student development. We follow best practices including untimed assessments, mastery-based instruction, and multiple assessment formats to demonstrate learning. With full accreditation from Cognia/AdvancEd, we maintain membership in the Independent Schools of South Florida and the Learning Support Association of South Florida. Our graduates consistently achieve acceptance to top universities, demonstrating our commitment to transforming potential into success.
Services
Academy Program
Beginnings Program
TAPP Program
Diagnostic Testing
College Preparation
Flexible Scheduling
Individualized Learning Plans
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of experience in non-traditional education
- Our staff includes award-winning educators with international experience
- We implement mastery-based instruction for personalized learning
- We provide flexible scheduling options for student-specific needs
- We maintain partnerships with local universities for dual-enrollment programs
Associations and certifications
- Cognia/AdvancEd
What people say
Believe in myself
Love school again
Academic and personal success
Supportive environment
Nurturing atmosphere
Services
Academy Program
Our Academy Program (grades 6-12) supports learners from remedial to AP and dual-enrollment college courses. Students benefit from individualized instruction, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive environment that fosters academic and personal growth. The program follows Common Core and Florida Sunshine State Standards while offering personalized learning paths.
Beginnings Program
Beginnings Program (grades 1-6) educates gifted and twice-exceptional students through a strengths-based approach. The curriculum balances academic advancement with emotional support, addressing the unique needs of gifted youth through individualized learning plans and nurturing classroom environments.
TAPP Program
TAPP (Toucanet Academy for Passionate Pursuits) serves grades 1-8 with a specialized curriculum for twice-exceptional learners. The program combines academic rigor with social-emotional support, helping students develop their gifts while addressing learning differences through personalized educational strategies.
Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic testing evaluates students' skill levels in English and math to determine appropriate course placement. This assessment helps create customized academic pathways that match each student's abilities and challenges them at the right level of rigor.
College Preparation
College preparation services include AP courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and individualized guidance for university applications. Our program develops critical thinking skills and academic maturity to ensure students succeed in higher education and future careers.
People
Maggie Eubanks
Owner / Director
Doctoral candidate at Bridges Graduate School with 20 years of educational leadership experience. Former award-winning teacher and administrator with international experience in China, Indonesia, and Cambridge programs.
John Eubanks
Owner / Associate Director
Educational leader with 14 years in public and private education. Expertise in curriculum development and science program implementation, with experience in Asia and strong background in educational leadership.
Lois Dimos
Founder/President
Education leader with MEd from Stanford University. Founding owner with extensive experience in educational administration and policy development for K-12 institutions.
James Dimos
CEO
Business leader with dual degrees in Journalism and Business from the University of Missouri. Provides strategic direction and operational leadership for the academy's administrative functions.
Questions
What makes Palmetto Bay Academy different from traditional schools?
We offer personalized learning plans, flexible scheduling, and a strengths-based approach that addresses individual learning needs while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
What grade levels do you serve?
We serve students from 1st through 12th grade through our Beginnings Program (1-6), Academy Program (6-12), and specialized TAPP program (1-8).
Is the school accredited?
Yes, we are fully accredited by Cognia/AdvancEd and maintain membership in the Independent Schools of South Florida and the Learning Support Association of South Florida.
What types of students benefit most from your programs?
Gifted students, twice-exceptional learners, and students needing alternative educational approaches thrive in our supportive environment that addresses both academic and social-emotional needs.
How do you handle college preparation?
We offer AP courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and personalized guidance to prepare students for university success, with graduates consistently accepted to top-tier institutions.
What is your admissions process?
We have rolling admissions with initial meetings, application submission, transcript review, and diagnostic testing to create personalized academic plans for each student.
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