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3375 SW 75 Ave United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°4′43.5″N 80°14′48.6″W / 26.078750°N 80.246833°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, college preparatory school |
| Motto | "We Find the Best in U" |
| Established | 1971 |
| Headmaster | William J. Kopas |
| Faculty | 200 |
| Grades | JK-12 |
| Number of students | 1,850 |
| Average class size | 17 |
| Hours in school day | 7 |
| Campus | Suburban, 28 acres (11 ha) |
| Color(s) | Mako blue, silver, and white |
| Mascot | Fin |
| Nickname | Sharks |
| Newspaper | The Daily Catch |
| Yearbook | Inner Visions |
| Website |
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The NSU University School, commonly known as University School or simply U-School, is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Davie, Florida, that serves grades pre-K through grade 12. The school is located on the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) campus. It is divided into "Lower", "Middle", and "Upper" schools, respectively representing national elementary, middle and high school divisions. NSU University School also has a preschool that provides early care and education for children 18 months through four years. Over the summer, NSU University School offers Camp Nova, a variety of summer programs for students from preschool through grade 11. In 2015 William J. Kopas became its headmaster, replacing Jerome Chermak who had served in that role for 16 years. [1]
Notable alumni
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- Matthew Pearl ('93), novelist and educator
- Scott Weinger ('93), actor best known for the voice of the title character in Aladdin (1992)
- Seth Gabel ('99), actor
- Josh Gad ('99), actor
- Lauren Book ('03), member of the Florida Senate from the 32nd district
- Michael Waller ('04), contemporary classical music and avant-garde composer
- A.J. Steigman ('04), competitive chess player, former investment banker, and CEO of Soletron
- Daniel Braverman ('12), Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
- Skai Moore ('13), Indianapolis Colts linebacker
- Mike White ('13), Miami Dolphins quarterback [2]
- Quincy Wilson ('14), former New York Jets cornerback [3]
- Vernon Carey Jr. ('19), NBA pro basketball player Utah Jazz
- Zay Flowers ('19), Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
- Simone Johnson ('19), professional wrestler currently signed to WWE
- Kenny McIntosh ('19), Seattle Seahawks running back [4]
- Scottie Barnes (class of '20, transferred out for senior season) 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner
- Taylor Hendricks (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
- Jett Howard (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
References
- ^ "NSU University School Appoints Kopas as Head of School | NSU Newsroom". nsunews.nova.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "5 things to know about new Cowboys QB Mike White, from his baseball roots to his confidence". SportsDay.DallasNews.com. April 28, 2018.
- ^ New York Jets [@nyjets] (November 7, 2020). "We've released CB Quincy Wilson. 📰 https://t.co/npaMY0bxF2" ( Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Georgia football player card: RB Kenny McIntosh". University of Georgia Wire. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
External links
- High schools in Broward County, Florida
- Nova Southeastern University
- Educational institutions established in 1971
- Education in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Private high schools in Florida
- Private middle schools in Florida
- Private elementary schools in Florida
- Preparatory schools in Florida
- 1971 establishments in Florida