SPORTS OFFERED
Basketball
School basketball is a dynamic and fast-paced team sport played by students as part of physical education programs or extracurricular athletics. It's centered on agility, strategy, and teamwork, and it’s a favorite for building school spirit and camaraderie.
Flag Football
Flag football is a popular, inclusive sport in many private school athletic programs, offering a dynamic blend of physical activity, strategic thinking, and character development. Unlike traditional tackle football, it’s a non-contact version where players wear flags attached to their waists—and the game stops when a flag is pulled instead of a tackle.
Track and Field
Track and field programs in private schools offer students an empowering blend of physical conditioning, personal goal setting, and team spirit—rooted in the tradition of athletic excellence and character development. With events that span running, jumping, and throwing disciplines, the sport encourages both individual achievement and group camaraderie.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a cornerstone of many private school athletic programs, emphasizing strategic play, physical agility, and strong interpersonal connections. Played indoors or on sand courts, it offers students a lively, skill-driven sport that’s as much about coordination and communication as it is about strength and precision.
Soccer
Soccer, known globally as “the beautiful game,” thrives in private schools as a unifying sport that blends athleticism, strategy, and sportsmanship. With its inclusive nature and emphasis on team play, soccer offers students an opportunity to grow both on and off the field.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading in private schools is far more than just sideline support—it’s a dynamic blend of athleticism, choreography, and school pride. Rooted in teamwork and performance, cheerleading helps students develop physical strength and artistic confidence while embodying the values of the school community.
ABOUT US
Dedicated Educators
We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent instructor. Our faculty are passionate about the subjects they teach and bring this enthusiasm into their lessons.
First-Rate Curriculum
Are you a beginner, expert, or somewhere in between? We offer classes at many levels and placement tests to help match you to your skill level.
Exciting Extracurriculars
Exciting Extracurriculars
It is important to stay connected with your learning community and to have a well-rounded education experience. Keep an eye out for sign-ups!
Meet our Principal
Dr. Nicole Phillips Hollis is the Chief Executive Director/Principal for Bridge to Independence, Incorporated; a 501(c)(3) non- profit educational organization. Nicole Phillips Hollis is a native of Orlando, Florida, and a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida. On May 24,2024, Nicole Phillips Hollis was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from the Cornerstone University of Florida. She has 2 sons, who reside in the Orlando area. She is the author of “My Neighborhood Super Kids”. Hollis’ main objective is to improve the lives of children who live in the Orlando rural areas who suffer from a lack of success in the traditional classroom setting. This was achieved by implementation of a customized academic curriculum to fit the needs of students whose academic levels are below performance. Over the past few years, Bridge to Independence has developed an advanced curriculum for students whose academic levels are of advanced performance during the school year. In 2017 the school obtained accreditation from the Association of Independent Schools of Florida. Dr. Phillips Hollis has established several partnerships with the University of Central Florida, the Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology and Entertainment (CREATE) to name a few. In 2018 City of Orlando District 5 funded/provided an audio class for BTI’s high school students. Also, in the year 2018 Edmentum software comprising of a digital curriculum Mathematics, English and Reading for all levels within the school K-12 was implemented. This digital curriculum allowed students to work at grade level and was also suitable for remediation. This allowed BTI to be fully prepared when in 2020 schools went virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Hollis’ most recent partnership took place in 2021 by establishing new dual enrollment partnerships with Valencia College and University of South Florida. Dr. Hollis established a partnership with Steinway Piano Gallery in 2022. A good musical education enhances the life of any child. Recent studies have shown that music lessons help to improve children's grades in school as well as offering many additional benefits such as improving concentration, confidence, self-discipline and the enjoyment of life. Dr. Phillips Hollis is passionate about education and developing the child to be a productive citizen. Dr. Phillips Hollis is passionate about education and developing the child to be a productive citizen. Dr. Phillips Hollis was featured in the Orlando Business Journal in 2023 as a small business owner who had expanded her private school which will allow additional students at the new facility in August 2025 Dr. Phillips Hollis believes that “This will be transformative for the lives of children in our community.
