Academy of Thought and Industry Hollywood Beach
Discover your individual path to excellence
We are a modern Montessori-inspired middle and high school in Hollywood Beach, FL delivering a powerful education for independence, to develop curious, self-motivated adolescents who thrive in school and in life. Address: 2216 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020. Phone: (954) 923-7100 E-mail: hollywoodbeach-admissions@thoughtandindustry.com
Welcome to the future of middle and high school education!
Hollywood Beach is one of the first Montessori schools in Florida to provide a complete Montessori learning program from 6 weeks to 18 years. We serve the neighborhoods of Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, Golden Beach, Parkside, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Park East, Pembroke Park, Hallandale Beach, West Lake, and Highland Gardens.
In Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach's middle school and high school programs, foundational skills are carefully planned and charted in order to open up a greater number of possible career paths. Rather than memorizing, our students understand, apply, and integrate knowledge as they pursue their passions.
Hollywood Beach is one of the first Montessori schools in Florida to provide a complete Montessori learning program from 6 weeks to 18 years. We serve the neighborhoods of Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, Golden Beach, Parkside, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Park East, Pembroke Park, Hallandale Beach, West Lake, and Highland Gardens.
In Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach's middle school and high school programs, foundational skills are carefully planned and charted in order to open up a greater number of possible career paths. Rather than memorizing, our students understand, apply, and integrate knowledge as they pursue their passions.
Our New School Location for 23/24!
We are thrilled to announce that the Academy of Thought and Industry at Hollywood Beach moved to a brand new, state-of-the-art location at 2216 Hollywood Blvd. for the 23/24 school year!
This new location is situated right next to our sister school, Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood Beach Primary Campus.
As one of the only Montessori schools in Florida that provides a complete Montessori learning program from 8 weeks to 12th Grade, we are excited to expand our capacity with our new space. We will be able to accommodate more students, starting August 2023!
Our new location comes equipped with fantastic features, including a science lab, a basketball court and soccer field for outdoor play, a new “maker space” with a 3D printer, electronics workshop, CRICUT machine, and many more tools that represents the range of opportunities being made available to students for exploration. We also have an open-plan and flexible classroom spaces.
We are thrilled to announce that the Academy of Thought and Industry at Hollywood Beach moved to a brand new, state-of-the-art location at 2216 Hollywood Blvd. for the 23/24 school year!
This new location is situated right next to our sister school, Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood Beach Primary Campus.
As one of the only Montessori schools in Florida that provides a complete Montessori learning program from 8 weeks to 12th Grade, we are excited to expand our capacity with our new space. We will be able to accommodate more students, starting August 2023!
Our new location comes equipped with fantastic features, including a science lab, a basketball court and soccer field for outdoor play, a new “maker space” with a 3D printer, electronics workshop, CRICUT machine, and many more tools that represents the range of opportunities being made available to students for exploration. We also have an open-plan and flexible classroom spaces.
What kind of student is a good fit for Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach?
High-achieving students who are looking for an intellectually-challenging school
High-achieving students who are looking for an intellectually-challenging school
Why Choose Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach?
Academic Rigor for the Real World
Students are challenged and get the preparation they need to be successful in school and life. Our graduates go on to college, create their own companies, and become global citizens.
Students are challenged and get the preparation they need to be successful in school and life. Our graduates go on to college, create their own companies, and become global citizens.
We foster a love of learning
Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and we help students discover their own love of learning and watch as it motivates them to expand their knowledge.
Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and we help students discover their own love of learning and watch as it motivates them to expand their knowledge.
Intentionally Small Classes
AT Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach, we choose to have small class sizes because we believe that is the best way to give students the personalized attention – through our unique teaching and coaching structure – that they need to grow and explore.
In a small school community, our students learn and practice self-governance, interdependence, and conflict resolution, gaining a sense of ownership and pride for the community around them.
AT Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach, we choose to have small class sizes because we believe that is the best way to give students the personalized attention – through our unique teaching and coaching structure – that they need to grow and explore.
In a small school community, our students learn and practice self-governance, interdependence, and conflict resolution, gaining a sense of ownership and pride for the community around them.
Learn by doing, not by lecturing
Our Montessori-inspired learning pairs learning academic foundations with real life skill building. Dr. Montessori emphasized that teens should do real work: not just in school, but fully in the world. At Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach, we remove the artificial barrier between the vocational and the avocational; what's required for class and what's chosen for life.
Our Montessori-inspired learning pairs learning academic foundations with real life skill building. Dr. Montessori emphasized that teens should do real work: not just in school, but fully in the world. At Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach, we remove the artificial barrier between the vocational and the avocational; what's required for class and what's chosen for life.
One-on-One Coaching
Every Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach student is paired with a coach, who meets one-on-one to help define the student's values, set goals, take risks, and chart their own path. The coaching curriculum has been built by educational experts and psychologists to support the process of self-creation that is so fundamental to adolescence. The coaching process emphasizes:
Every Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach student is paired with a coach, who meets one-on-one to help define the student's values, set goals, take risks, and chart their own path. The coaching curriculum has been built by educational experts and psychologists to support the process of self-creation that is so fundamental to adolescence. The coaching process emphasizes:
Small school communities, globally connected
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach is a tight-knit community that is also connected to a global network, allowing students to learn from industry experts, take part in unique electives, find mentors in your field, and connect with peers around the country and world.
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach is a tight-knit community that is also connected to a global network, allowing students to learn from industry experts, take part in unique electives, find mentors in your field, and connect with peers around the country and world.
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach has received accreditation by Cognia™ and WASC, the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the system and all of its domestic and international schools are accredited, and that Guidepost Academy is recognized across the nation as meeting the Cognia Standards of Quality. ACS WASC accredits elementary and secondary schools; non-degree granting adult schools; and supplementary education programs.
What Parents are Saying
I am so grateful for this school and the opportunity it provides my son to pursue his passions and learn in a supportive community. I’m confident it will help to further his love of learning. The director and guides genuinely care about all the students and have an extremely high level of commitment to their continued success. The kids who attend here are such amazing, kind and intelligent people.
Sally T.
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach Parent
They are dedicated to seeing the beauty and potential in every student, and creating a learning environment where each student feels safe to explore. My son has evolved and matured into an incredible young person as a result of his experience here. Guidepost Academy has created a solid foundation for him during the challenging years of adolescence and we are excited to see where the road takes him next.
Kim S.
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
We charge tuition on a monthly basis during the 10 months the school year is in session. You can find the monthly price displayed on the tuition rate sheet. You’re also locking in the rates that you see displayed for future years.
Student Outcomes
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach’s ultimate goal is to create students who thrive: living happy, fulfilled, and productive lives. We work with each student to identify their own values, set specific goals, and learn how to achieve them. This process gives them a sense of accomplishment, and prepares them for a variety of paths in life.
Many of our students choose to pursue higher education, and to date we have a 100% placement rate for college-bound seniors. In addition to their coach and guides, students work with a full-time, licensed college counselor.
Here is where you will find some of our recent Guidepost Academy graduates:
Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach’s ultimate goal is to create students who thrive: living happy, fulfilled, and productive lives. We work with each student to identify their own values, set specific goals, and learn how to achieve them. This process gives them a sense of accomplishment, and prepares them for a variety of paths in life.
Many of our students choose to pursue higher education, and to date we have a 100% placement rate for college-bound seniors. In addition to their coach and guides, students work with a full-time, licensed college counselor.
Here is where you will find some of our recent Guidepost Academy graduates:
Meet Guidepost Academy Hollywood Beach's School Leaders and Guides
Our Team
Viviana Castellisi
Head of School, ATI Hollywood Beach
Monica Perez
Assistant Head of School
Elizabeth Bressack
Music Guide
Richard Brakeman
Humanities Guide
Stephanie Salazar
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