The Cushman School

The Cushman School
The Cushman School
Address
592 Northeast 60th Street
Miami, Florida, 33137
 United States
Information
Founded 1924
Founder Dr. Laura Cushman
Principal Cheryl Rogers
Head of school Dr. Joan Lutton
Grades Primary, Elementary, Middle School
Gender Male and Female
Mascot Cushman Cougars
Website

The Cushman School is a private school in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1924, the school serves about 500 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Dr. Joan Lutton is the Head of School and has been for over 25 years. The founder, Dr. Laura Cushman, was Head for 57 years. The Cushman School prides itself on its diversity with over 40 nationalities represented. Many faculty members were born in other countries.

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History

The Cushman School was founded in 1924 and is the oldest PK-8 private school in Miami. The school was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1991-1992[1], is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

The Cushman School is Miami-Dade County's oldest continuously operating private school. It is also widely recognized as one of its most accomplished eductationla institutions. The Cshman school is known for its idealism, innovation and vision.

The School consists of several small buildings, a charming mix of old and new structures, in a historic section of northeast Miami. Since its opening in 1924, the school has introduced innovative approaches to eductaion that include an advanced curriculum and an educational psychology calling for broad student input in the learning process. Dr. Laura Cushman believed that every student was capable of helping to chart his or her educational path. [2]

Curriculum

The curriculum is varied with all children taking Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Latin. French is offered as a Middle School elective. Cushman is a laptop school with students in grades 5-8 working on their own laptops in every class.

Extracurricular activities

The Cushman School has sports including Cross Country,Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Tennis. These sports are only played by 5th graders, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Swimming is not available.

The Cushman Contribution

The school remains driven by Laura Cushman's pioneering philosophy and teaching methods and has added a host of innovations introduced by Joan Lutton and a talented group of teachers, support staff and trustees enabling it to reach new heights. Even with an upwardly spiraling enrollment, the focus remains firmly fixed on each student with the goal of enhancing knowledge and readiness to succeed at each level of learning and life. 80 years ago, Laura Cushman explained that "a school seeks to develop the child mentally, physically and in character growth. To do this, the child must be placed in happy surroundings, be properly adjusted to his/her work, and have wholesome participation in living experiences." As it has for eight decades, The Cushman School represents a wonderful fulfillment of these objectives. [3]

Distinguished Alumni

•Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Photographer, Class of 1964 •Esteban Cortazar, Fashion Designer, Class of 2000 •Dr. Nancy Mugge Turner, Educator, Class of 1956 •Enrique Iglesias Jr., Entertainer

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References

  1. ^ http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf
  2. ^ George, Dr. Paul (200). The Cushman School. The Cushman Wchool. pp. 175. 
  3. ^ George, Dr. Paul (2006). [www.cushmanschool.org The Cushman School]. Miami, FL: The Cushman School. pp. 173. www.cushmanschool.org. 
  4. ^ George, Paul (2006). [www.cushmanschool.org The Cushman School]. The Cushman School. pp. 175. www.cushmanschool.org. 

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