Palmer Trinity’s academic program is designed to promote intellectual growth and curiosity, to foster excellence in all disciplines, to stimulate and guide aesthetic appreciation, and to encourage physical well being.
Educating with Purpose and Principle
Palmer Trinity demands much of its students, challenging them to develop their potential as individual scholars while expecting them to participate in and contribute to the life of the school community. The academic program aims to instill in its students a love of wisdom and to evoke from them the highest expressions of personal integrity, tolerance, and social responsibility. Palmer Trinity embraces its obligation to provide for the spiritual development of its students by upholding Judeo-Christian principles and ethical traditions and by encouraging personal sacrifice in service to others.
Palmer Trinity admits students with personal integrity and academic potential. The school is committed to diversity and seeks students with a range of academic interests and diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Enrichment Experience
Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and growth with our After-School Enrichment Program, exclusively designed for students in grades 6-12. Beyond the traditional classroom, our program offers a vibrant array of engaging activities and specialized courses crafted to ignite passions, cultivate new skills, and foster a lifelong love of learning. Whether your child seeks to delve deeper into academic interests, explore creative arts, develop leadership qualities, or simply connect with peers in a stimulating environment, our carefully curated offerings provide unparalleled opportunities for personal and intellectual development in a supportive and inspiring setting.
For details and registration, please visit the Parent Portal under the Enrichment tile, or contact Manny Bloom at (305) 251-2230 for further information.
Learn more about After School Enrichment Offerings
This six-week writing intensive is designed to help students develop the core skills of effective academic writing through a structured, supportive, and practice-driven approach. Across 12 sessions, students will move through the full writing process—from generating ideas to producing a polished final piece—while receiving individualized feedback and targeted instruction.
Throughout the program, students will receive individualized feedback and engage in structured peer review. By the end of the course, each student will complete at least one polished piece of writing and leave with practical strategies they can apply across disciplines.
Unlock the secrets of doing business in China - through the power of language, culture, and AI! This dynamic after-school enrichment course introduces students in grades 6–12 to the exciting world of Business Chinese, entrepreneurship, and professional etiquette in Chinese culture.
Whether students dream of launching a startup, working across cultures, or entering international business, this course offers the tools and mindset to succeed in a global world - with China as a key player. No prior Chinese language experience needed -curious minds of all levels are welcome!
Chess develops the ability to see from someone else's perspective. Through these lessons, players will learn to anticipate an opponent's next moves and develop the ability to adopt the other person's perspective. Regular practice can improve your cognitive function, helping you to become more mentally sharp and alert. Learn about traps, tactics, and strategy in opening, middle, and endgame play from chess lessons once a week on campus.
Join us for a fun, hands-on after-school art program where students will explore unique and trending art techniques straight from Instagram. Over the six weeks, students will create mesmerizing water-flow acrylic paintings, experiment with bubble painting to make dreamy underwater scenes, try Gelli plate printmaking with permanent markers, and craft upcycled nature-inspired art using found branches and leaves. They’ll also get to try soft pastel painting that feels like working with butter, capture amazing close-up photos with a simple iPhone macro hack, and build interactive paper electronics like a “running skeleton” card with motors and copper tape, and more. Students will have chances to follow their own creative sparks and suggest new ideas to try. Whether you love painting, printmaking, photography, or tech-based art, this class is a great place to explore, experiment, and have fun!
This creative writing workshop offers students a structured yet flexible environment to explore storytelling, experiment with different genres, and develop their individual voice. Across 12 sessions, students will engage in a workshop model that combines brief craft instruction, sustained writing time, and collaborative peer feedback.
The workshop emphasizes a supportive and collaborative environment where students can take creative risks and grow as writers. By the end of the program, students will have developed a portfolio of original writing and, if desired, contribute to a class anthology or shared collection of work.
Discover the World of Finance - How do people build wealth through investing? What role do personal finance habits play in financial success? What really happens beyond the scenes when you invest in a stock? If you are curious about personal finance and want to learn how to make smart money decisions, this program is for you.
Palmer Trinity is offering an after-school academic program for middle school students during both Semester 1 and Semester 2. The program will be led by our learning specialist with expertise in executive functioning skills and academic development. The sessions focus on developing executive functioning and study skills. Students will learn how to fully embrace the benefits of their independent study time.
Join an after-school strings program designed to help student strings musicians in grades 6-9 grow, connect, and make great music together. Each 12 week session will involve guided practice to sharpen individual skills and small group lessons to collaborate with peers and explore new techniques and repertoire. Whether you're looking to build confidence on your instrument or simply love playing with others, this program offers the perfect blend of structure and creativity. Bring your instrument, your enthusiasm, and level up your playing.
Our tennis program is designed to develop both the technical and strategic fundamentals necessary for competitive play. Our primary goal is to equip players with the skills and mindset to train effectively, think independently, and ultimately excel on the court.
