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. NSU University School also has a preschool that provides early care and education for children 18 months through four years. Over the summer, NSU University School offers Camp Nova, a variety of summer programs for students from preschool through grade 11. In 2015 William J. Kopas became its headmaster, replacing Jerome Chermak who had served in that role for 16 years.^[1]

NSU University School
Address
3375 SW 75 Ave Davie, Florida 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 Shark Sentinel
Yearbook	Inner Visions
Website	uschool.nova.edu

Notable alumni

• Scottie Barnes (class of '20, transferred out for senior season) 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner
• Lauren Book ('03), member of the Florida Senate from the 32nd district
• Daniel Braverman ('12), Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
• Vernon Carey Jr. ('19), NBA pro basketball player Utah Jazz
• Zay Flowers ('19), Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
• Seth Gabel ('99), actor
• Josh Gad ('99), actor
• Taylor Hendricks (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
• Jett Howard (class of '22, transferred out for junior season), basketball player
• Simone Johnson ('19), professional wrestler currently signed to WWE
• Kenny McIntosh ('19), Seattle Seahawks running back^[2]
• Skai Moore ('13), Indianapolis Colts linebacker
• Matthew Pearl ('93), novelist and educator
• Eric Reyes ('09), soccer player for Puerto Rico national football team
• A. J. Steigman ('04), competitive chess player, former investment banker, and CEO of Soletron
• Michael Waller ('04), contemporary classical music and avant-garde composer
• Scott Weinger ('93), actor best known for the voice of the title character in Aladdin (1992)
• Mike White ('13), Miami Dolphins quarterback^[3]
• Quincy Wilson ('14), former New York Jets cornerback^[4]

References

1. "NSU University School Appoints Kopas as Head of School | NSU Newsroom". nsunews.nova.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
2. "Georgia football player card: RB Kenny McIntosh". University of Georgia Wire. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
3. "5 things to know about new Cowboys QB Mike White, from his baseball roots to his confidence". SportsDay.DallasNews.com. April 28, 2018.
4. New York Jets [@nyjets] (November 6, 2020). "We've released CB Quincy Wilson. 📰 https://t.co/npaMY0bxF2" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2021 – via Twitter.

External links

• University School of NSU