As a school entering into its 101st year, PBDA values the long-standing traditions that have made us a “family school.” To help you and your family navigate the school year with us, we’ve created a Parent Resource Page to serve as your go-to for all pertinent PBDA questions.
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The Lower Campus, which houses students in Pre-Primary through Grade 3, is located in downtown West Palm Beach. The Upper Campus, which houses students in Grades 4-9, is located on the island of Palm Beach and approximately 1.6 miles from the Lower Campus.
The school day on the Lower Campus begins at 8:15 a.m. (K-3) and 8:30 a.m. (Pre-Primary and Primary). The school day on the Upper Campus begins at 8:00 a.m.
Learn more about the morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal procedures on both campuses.
Both Lower and Upper Campuses offer a wealth of after-school enrichment opportunities for children who are eager to discover and explore new interests. We also provide aftercare and homework help.
Uniform specifics for each grade can be found in the link below as it varies by grade and day of the week.
Where to buy: Only uniform items purchased at the PB Boys and Girls Club and Aristokids, or online from the special Lands’ End PBDA Uniform site, are permitted.
The health forms mentioned in the link below are mandatory before your child’s first day at PBDA. The forms may either be dropped off or mailed in before starting school, or brought with your child on the first day. All forms are required by the Florida Department of Health and will be kept in a secure location.
From reading and math workbooks to written reflections and SSAT prep, PBDA assigns summer work to Rising 2-9 Grades to keep them engaged throughout the summer months.
Click here to learn more about assigned summer work.
All student materials and supplies will be purchased by PBDA for all Lower Campus students. For Upper Campus supply lists by grade, please click below.
Learn more about PBDA’s policies on being nut-aware, birthday treats, and lunch options provided on both campuses.
Bus transportation is available for students in Kindergarten through 9th grade to North and South County, Palm Beach, and Wellington.
We pride ourselves on being a true “family school,” and we welcome parents to be a part of our events both during and after school hours.
Learn more about recurring events that many parents attend year after year.
PBDA believes in the power of movement. From the dedicated Pre-Primary playground and two activity fields on the Lower Campus, to the Discovery Area and playground in the new state-of-the-art Mandel-Palagye Education Center, students have ample room to discover the world through movement.
Students in Grades 4-9 are exposed to a variety of sports through their required participation in physical activity every day of the year. Learn more about JV, Varsity, our Alternative Sports Policy and more below.
For questions big and small, we strive to make it easy for our parents to know who to turn to. Learn more about each grade’s point person in the link below.
Volunteering at PBDA is a long-standing tradition and there are many ways our parents can get involved. Opportunities include PSC participation, community outreach, the PBDA Book Fair, the Thanksgiving Project, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more.
Still have questions? Please email us at info@pbday.org and our team will respond shortly!