Questions Families Ask
Choosing a learning community is personal. Here are the essentials about The Gathering Place in Fort Lauderdale. We would love to talk about your daughter’s strengths, goals and needs.
Getting to Know TGP
What is The Gathering Place?
An all-girls microschool and learning lab that brings personalized academics, strong relationships, leadership and real-world learning together. All Girls. Small by Design. Bold in Vision.
Where are you located?
604 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, in the Rio Vista area.
What ages do you serve?
Spark serves ages 5–7; Discovery, 8–10; Evolve, 11–13; and Horizon, 13+. Pathway offers individualized learning and targeted support. Placement reflects readiness and each girl’s needs.
Do you offer full-time and part-time options?
Yes. Families may explore two-, three-, four- or five-day schedules, subject to availability. Ask our team which option fits your daughter’s learning plan.
How does TGP support home education and online learners?
We provide in-person instruction, coaching, structure and community. During admissions, we review the family’s enrollment arrangement, curriculum and responsibilities together.
Learning and Growth
What does a typical day include?
Launch for reflection and goal setting; Core instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies; reading, discussion, projects, enrichment and leadership practice. Days flex for City as Classroom experiences.
What is mastery-based learning?
Girls build understanding, practice, receive feedback and revisit skills as needed. Guides use evidence of learning to decide when to offer more support or a deeper challenge.
What are Learning Guides?
Educators who teach, mentor and coach girls through small-group instruction, individual check-ins and collaborative work.
How do you choose curriculum?
We consider readiness, academic history and learning goals. Curriculum, targeted practice, discussion and projects work together within each girl’s plan.
How is progress measured?
Through skill checks, mastery tracking, writing and work samples, portfolios, projects, exhibitions and reflection. Families receive information about growth and next steps.
Can you support a girl who needs help or is ready to move ahead?
We use targeted instruction and additional challenge according to readiness. An admissions conversation helps us determine whether our setting and available support are a good fit.
What about learning differences?
Share your daughter’s strengths, challenges and existing supports with us. We discuss what she needs and what TGP can provide before making an enrollment decision.
Are girls on screens all day?
No. Technology supports purposeful practice and creation alongside live teaching, extensive writing, debate, reading, hands-on work and presentations.
What is City as Classroom?
Learning extends into museums, civic and cultural spaces, parks and community businesses. One monthly experience is included for full-time students. Part-time participation and optional premium experiences follow the tuition guide; additional costs are shared in advance.
What enrichment is offered?
Experiences may include art, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, design challenges, public speaking and community service. Activities vary; ask about the current schedule.
What about high school, college credit and graduation?
Contact us to review your daughter’s academic pathway, course provider, records, graduation requirements and next-step goals. College credit and admission decisions depend on the relevant institution and program.
Community and Well-Being
Why an all-girls community?
We intentionally create opportunities for girls to speak, lead, take academic risks and build friendships. Voice and leadership are practiced through discussion, presentations, projects and mentorship.
How do girls learn to work with others?
Collaborative projects and community experiences give girls practice listening, disagreeing respectfully, sharing responsibility and supporting one another.
How do you handle conflict?
Guides use restorative conversations, reflection and accountability. Girls practice naming emotions, accepting feedback, self-regulation and respectful advocacy through SEAD: Social, Emotional & Academic Development.
Is TGP inclusive?
We are a welcoming girls-centered community and affirm LGBTQ+ students. Families are encouraged to discuss their daughter’s needs and sense of belonging with us.
What should we know about safety and outdoor learning?
Our small setting supports close relationships and supervision. Ask during your visit about current campus procedures, outdoor spaces and off-campus arrangements.
Tuition and Enrollment
What is tuition for 2026–2027?
Annual tuition is $8,000 for two days, $11,000 for three days, $13,500 for four days and $15,000 for five days per week. Ten-payment options are $800, $1,100, $1,350 and $1,500 respectively. New families pay a one-time $500 enrollment fee; returning families pay a $300 annual supply fee.
Can we use scholarship funds?
Scholarships are accepted where applicable. Eligibility, award amounts and approved uses depend on the provider. Families remain responsible for tuition and fees not covered. Our business office can help you review payment arrangements.
Is financial aid available?
Limited aid may be available. Contact the business office early to discuss your circumstances; assistance is not guaranteed.
Are after-school or tutoring options available?
The tuition guide lists extended day at $100 per week, tutoring and enrichment at $40 per hour with a three-hour weekly minimum, and Saturday sessions at $40 per hour with a two-hour minimum. Confirm current availability before registering.
What about transportation, camps and special events?
Ask us about current availability and any separate charges. These services and activities are not automatically included in tuition.
How do we get started?
Send an enrollment inquiry or book a tour. We will discuss your daughter’s needs, invite you to learn more and explain next steps.
Call (954) 694-3772 or (786) 301-2444, or email info@tgplearninglab.com.