About Us
Building Strong Foundations to Create Successful Futures
Permission to Succeed Academy is now Permission to Succeed Education Center-A 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization
We partner wiith families (including homeschool families) to provide self-paced in-person, hybrid and remote learning to students in Broward County, FL and students across the globe. We service students in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. We take education seriously by providing a unique environment of learning through one-to-one teaching, independent study and academic/life coaching for those students who need the flexibility to “do school their way”. Every child learns differently and every child has a different situation. We take the time to listen to your concerns and develop a plan with you to get your child to the finish line.
We are a mastery-based, non-traditional private school, listed in the Florida Department of Education Directory under Broward County: School Code-9398. We service students from grades KG to 12th grade, as well as Certificate of Completion (COC) high school graduates. We have the passion and drive to help your child succeed. We believe every child deserves to learn in a judgement and bully- free environment.
We accept all state scholarships through the two Scholarship Funding Organizations: Step Up for Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation. These scholarships are the Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES-Income Based and FES for students with Unique Abilites formerly known as the Gardiner Scholarship and the McKay Scholarship), and FTC (Florida Tax Credit) Scholarship. ***There have been some major changes with these scholarships. Many more families qualify under the new guidelines. Apply Today.
Law Enforcement and Military families have automatic approval.
Our doors are open to any student who could benefit from our model, including students on an enrichment acceleration path. This means students have access to Honors and Advance Placement courses and can earn college credits based on their AP Exam scores or enrollment in Dual Enrollment College courses.
Although we have a program for everyone, our specialty is working with students who need foundational skill build up due to being behind one or more grade levels; are deficient in reading, language arts, and/or math skills; are behind in credits and need to catch up-credit recovery; and Certificate of Completion graduates who need to take the ACT or SAT to trade in their COC for their High School Diploma.
****NEWS ALERT: DUAL ENROLLMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR FREE****
We give all students the tools to overcome their challenges; we are here to help. We are Permission to Succeed Education Center.
100 SW 9th Avenue, Ste. 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
New Location in Port Saint Lucie, FL COMING SOON
Open School Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Afterschool Program
On-site with The Salvation Army
Hours: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Call 954-712-2467 or email Sandrea Levy at Sandrea.Levy@uss.salvationarmy.org
(See section on Afterschool Program in dropdown menu for more information)
Remote/Distance Learning Office Hours
Mon-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
(Students have access to their work 24/7 in both programs, remote and in-person)
Open Enrollment ALL Year-Rolling Admissions
Academic & Social Emotional Learning Services
Are you a beginner, expert, or somewhere in between? Not to worry! We offer a variety of high-quality courses and adaptive support programs designed to prepare you for your next step.
Academic Curriculum, Adaptive Support, Tutor Me NOW...Math
We use AdvancED/COGNIA accredited digital curriculums such as Florida Virtual School and APEX and others to ensure your child is receiving quality content and instructional delivery. We also use Imagine Learning and a plethora of other platforms for intervention, acceleration/enrichment or blended learning in Reading, Language & Literacy and Math.
Imagine Learning is available in 15 different languages in Language & Literacy that helps teach English to Non-English speaking students, as well as promote Language and Literacy skills for Native English speakers. Imagine Learning also provides content in 6 different languages for Math.
Students have access to all programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We successfully use the following curriculums:
- MobyMax
- FLVS
- APEX
- Imagine Learning
- Lalilo
- Science4Us
- Reflex Math
- Gizmo
- Zearn Math
- Edgenuity
- Acellus
- Everfi
- iCivics
- Duo Lingo School Version
- ...and more. We find what works best for your child.
At Permission to Succeed Academy Students Receive:
- One-to-one teaching (personalized learning)
- Options for Independent Study
- Florida High School Diploma
- Official Academic Transcripts- Report Cards-Progress Reports
- Academic Coaching (ongoing check-in's and follow up)
- Academic Counseling (Course selection & Education Success Planning)
- Mental Health Collaborative with various agencies
- College Counseling & College Application services (Letters of Recommendations, etc.)
- Tutor Me NOW Tutoring Program.... (additional fees apply-membership subscriptions available)
- Financial Literacy Curriculum
- Personal Development Curriculum (SEL)
- Benchmark Assessments and Individualized skill building curriculum-NWEA MAP Growth Testing
- Course Makeup/Recovery (option to return to your public school after getting caught up)
- No FSA or EOC testing required
- High School Credit & Record Review
- Dual Enrollment Counseling & Preparation
- Bright Future Scholarship Course Selection & Review
- NCAA Course Selection & Review
- Entrepreneurship Enrichment Program
Who Benefits from Permission to Succeed Academy?
- Kindergarten students who are not ready for a large school setting (other grade levels apply as well)
- Students who need hands on attention and one-to-one teaching
- Students who need the flexibility to work at a slower pace or an accelerated pace
- Students who need an environment to work independently with minimal assistance
- Students who need foundational reinforcement
- Students who need to cath up on their credits
- Students who need both in person and digital learning (blended/hybrid format)
- ...and any student who wants a different way of "doing school"
Why Permission to Succeed Academy
Highlights of Being a Permission to Succeed Student:
- State Scholarships such as McKay-Now Family Empowerment Unique Abilities, Family Empowerment, Step Up for Students, Hope, Gardiner (now FES-UA) and AAA Foundation Scholarships are accepted. (Click links to apply or get more information) AAA SCHOLARSHIPS & Step Up For Students currently taking application for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. FTC & FES AVAILABLE WITH NO WAITING LIST-You can apply for both scholarships and you choose which one you want to keep in the end.
- https://www.aaascholarships.org/parents/florida/ Once you're approved, you never have to QUALIFY again. You must renew each year, but no need to qualify again. This applies to both Step Up and AAA.
- Certificate of Completion graduates go back to their high school and get their diploma when they score the appropriate concordant score on the ACT or SAT. Let us help you prepare for one of these exams and get your diploma from your high school. You have options.
- Personalized academic, accountability, academic and life coaching from Certified School Counselors with over 25 years of experience.
- Instruction from Certified Teachers who must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher in any subject; have three or more years of K-12 grade teaching experience; or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in K-12th grade subjects.
- Have until the age of 21 to complete high school credits. Complete credits before your 22nd birthday.
- Enroll in Adult Education Program at age 22 for continued education.
- Receive Personal Development Training.
- Access Financial Literacy training for real life experiences.
- Ability to work at the pace best suited for you; self- paced and one-to-one teaching.
- Flexible scheduling (in-person, hybrid and remote).
- Real time tutoring through skill building support programs; Learn material on your true grade level and build confidence.
- Tutor Me Now...on demand scheduling available with Certified Teachers for tutoring (additional fees apply).
- Positive 'Good Vibes Only' Learning Environment.
- High school diploma issued by private school.
- Guidance on applying for Bright Futures Scholarships (Florida residents only) and other scholarships.
- NO STATE EXAMS-NO FSA-NO EOC.
- Mental Health Collaboratives with Family Empowerment Mental Health Center (most insurances are accepted)
... and more
We take a holistic, hands on approach to servicing our families and students.
Permission to Succeed Academy is a Bully Free School.
Scholarships Available
- Income Base Scholarships Available
- Does your child have an IEP or Medical Diagnosis of a Disability? Apply for the Family Empowerment Unique Abilities Scholarship
- Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Military Families are automatically APPROVED for Scholarships.
- McKay scholarship is Now Family Empowerment Unique Abilities Scholarship
- APPLY NOW for 2022-23.
Let Us Show You How to APPLY.