Turner High School

TThe Shawnee Mission West High School offers classes from grades nine through 12. Its parent resource center organizes workshops for guardians and parent of children with special needs. Its workshops addresses concerns, such as potential benefits, legal considerations, transition planning, residential options, employment opportunities, recreational choices and family communications. The school also operates an individualized learning program that encourages students with academic problems to take advantage of free after-school tutoring. Additionally, the school s counseling department manages guidance program and coordinates tests and scholarship activities. It also acts as a college representative and helps in universities selection and planning. Located in Shawnee Mission, Kan., the school is a part of Shawnee Mission School District that serves more than 28,000 students. The district covers an area of over 72 square miles and operates more than 50 educational institutions.

Border Star Montessori offers traditional and Montessori education to more than 250 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Its academic curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and physical education. Border Star Montessori has a library and media center that provides curriculum-related materials and a variety of free reading options for students. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, art, drama, student council meetings and field trips. The school additionally offers health screening and transportation services. Located in Kansas City, Mo., Berkeley Montessori School is governed by Kansas City 33 School District, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools that provides academic education to more than 26,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.