NSU University School
The NSU University School, commonly known as University School or simply U-School, is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Davie, Florida, that serves grades pre-K through grade 12. The school is located on the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) campus. It is divided into "Lower", "Middle", and "Upper" schools, respectively representing national elementary, middle and high school divisions. In 2015 William J. Kopas became its headmaster, replacing Jerome Chermak who had served in that role for 16 years.[1]
| NSU University School | |
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| Address | |
3375 SW 75 Ave United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°4′43.5″N 80°14′48.6″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, college preparatory school |
| Motto | "We Find the Best in U" |
| Established | 1971 |
| Headmaster | William J. Kopas |
| Faculty | 200 |
| Grades | JK-12 |
| Number of students | 1,850 |
| Average class size | 17 |
| Hours in school day | 7 |
| Campus | Suburban, 28 acres (11 ha) |
| Color(s) | Mako blue, silver, and white |
| Mascot | Fin |
| Nickname | Sharks |
| Newspaper | The Daily Catch |
| Yearbook | Inner Visions |
| Website | uschool |
Notable alumni
- Vernon Carey Jr. ('19), NBA pro basketball player Charlotte Hornets
- Scottie Barnes (class of '20, transferred out for senior season) 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner
- Kenny McIntosh ('19), Seattle Seahawks running back
- Zay Flowers ('19), Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
- Tyler Katz ('19), Salem Red Sox play-by-play broadcaster
- Taylor Hendricks (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
- Jett Howard (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
- Matthew Pearl ('93), novelist and educator
- Scott Weinger ('93), actor best known for the voice of the title character in Aladdin (1992)
- Seth Gabel ('99), actor
- Josh Gad ('99), actor
- Lauren Book ('03), member of the Florida Senate from the 32nd district
- Michael Waller ('04), contemporary classical music and avant-garde composer
- A.J. Steigman ('04), competitive chess player, former investment banker, and CEO of Soletron
- Daniel Braverman ('12), Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
- Quincy Wilson ('14), former New York Jets cornerback[2]
- Skai Moore ('13), Indianapolis Colts linebacker
- Mike White ('13), Miami Dolphins quarterback[3]
References
- "NSU University School Appoints Kopas as Head of School | NSU Newsroom". nsunews.nova.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- New York Jets [@nyjets] (November 6, 2020). "We've released CB Quincy Wilson. 📰 t.co/npaMY0bxF2" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
- "5 things to know about new Cowboys QB Mike White, from his baseball roots to his confidence". SportsDay.DallasNews.com. April 28, 2018.
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