New Raman Reti Temple Newsletter Article About Bhaktivedanta Academy

Bhaktivedanta Academy, the Alachua Hare Krishna community's innovative pre-k through 7th grade school is about to begin taking applications for admission for the 2013-14 school year and will be hosting a prospective family open house on Monday, March 11th at 6 p.m.

This coming August will mark a major milestone in the school's history as it opens it first middle school class, headed by Jaya Sri Radhe dasi. The middle school will begin by accepting 7th grade students and will ultimately take them to 10th grade as part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme*.

As it does at the pre-kindergarten and elementary levels, Bhaktivedanta Academy will provide its adolescent students a comprehensive educational experience where they are given the opportunity to:

• Gain insight into their true self and their relationship with Krishna through spiritual practices that include yoga, meditation, kirtan, and the study and discussion of scripture;
• Flourish intellectually within a comprehensive and challenging academic system that promotes exploration and deep thinking, driven by one's own interests and abilities;
• Engage in positive social interactions in a respectful and diverse classroom environment that facilitates freedom of movement and peer learning;
• Grow emotionally in a nurturing environment that stresses problem-solving skills, empathy, and compassion for all beings;
• Remain physically fit through play, sports, and exploration of the outdoors.

Altogether, Bhaktivedanta Academy's educational program is designed to give children the opportunity to grow to their highest potential — academically, socially, emotionally, and physically — all the while developing their spiritual identities in a nurturing and positive environment.

Call 386-462-2886 or go to www.bhaktischool.org to learn more about the school and to schedule a visit.

Bhaktivedanta Academy offers a variety of scholarship programs to help offset the cost of tuition. Go to www.bhaktischool.org/financial-aid for more information.

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*Bhaktivedanta Academy is a applying to be a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education — that we believe is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the Diploma Programme (and in addition the IB Career-related Certificate). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.