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How to Prep for College SuccessFour key areas to look for when searching for the right college-preparatory high school for your child.

Does Class Size Matter?Do smaller classrooms help children learn more efficiently? How Atlanta schools address the issue in different ways.

Acing the Admissions InterviewHow to prepare your child for a face-to-face conversation with a prospective new school.

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Primrose Expands Primrose Schools is open-ing its first preschools in Boston, chicago, new Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington, d.c. in addi-tion, the Acworth-based child-care franchise an-nounced plans to expand in california, Washington and oregon. www.prim-roseschools.com.

State Appeals No Child Left Behind Georgia is one of the first states to request relief from certain requirements of the no child left Behind Act, having filed a formal request in Septem-ber. the state seeks more leeway in determining a school’s annual progress.

Colleges Win AcclaimSeveral Georgia universi-ties ranked high in U.S. News and World Report’s 2012 Best colleges list. Among national public and private universities, emory ranked no. 20,

placing in the top 20 for the 19th consecutive year, while Spelman ranked first among historic black col-leges for the fifth straight year. www.usnews.com/colleges. University System Talks Mergersthe university System of Georgia is exploring the possibility of merging existing colleges as part of an effort to save money. chancellor hank huckaby has also announced a pilot program to study how efficiently the state’s 35 existing colleges and universities use existing classrooms and buildings. www.usg.edu.

DeKalb Hires SuperintendentdeKalb county Schools has named dr. cheryl l.h. Atkinson its new school superintendent. Since taking office, Atkinson has stressed transparency, upgrading teaching ma-

terials, and reestablishing relations with the public and local media. www.dekalb.k12.ga.us.

Georgia Professor Honored Georgia tech math profes-sor Maria Westdickenberg received the Presidential early career Award for Scientists and engineers in September. the honor is bestowed on researchers in the early stages of their careers. Westdickenberg was the only Georgian to receive the award. www.whitehouse.gov.

Pace Senior Named En-vironmental SuperheroPace Academy senior eric estroff will receive the captain Planet Founda-tion’s Young Super hero for earth Award for his work in raising environ-mental awareness in Georgia and across the country. the foundation’s annual benefit gala takes place Friday, dec. 9 at the

trends and happenings in Georgia education

What you need to know to stay up to date with Atlanta and Georgia education

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Georgia Aquarium. www.paceacademy.org. www.thepowerisyours.org.

High Schools Compete for Salad Barsthe dole Food company, Georgia 4-h and lt. Gov casey cagle’s healthy Kids Georgia have launched a “Raise the Salad Bar” contest for Georgia high schools. three salad bars will be awarded to the schools whose students submit the best essay or video about ways their school is working to make students healthier. the contest ends Feb. 3, 2012. www.raisethesaladbar.com.

Governor Appoints Funding CommissionGov. nathan deal has named a higher educa-tion Funding commission to recommend ways the state might fund colleges based on graduation rates and measures of success other than enrollment. the group will make its recom-mendations by dec. 1, 2012. gov.georgia.gov.

Hiram High Receives Verizon Granthiram high School was among nine Georgia orga-nizations to receive grants from the Verizon Founda-tion. the grant supports

the school’s teen Power! Program, which teaches students the warning signs of dating violence. www.verizonfoundation.org.

Atlanta Public Schools Need RepairsAccording to an october 2011 report by the council of the Great city Schools, Atlanta requires $301.9 million to renovate, repair and modernize its public schools, and $240 million to pay for deferred main-tenance. Georgia could receive $909.5 million to upgrade schools under the American Jobs Act. www.cgcs.org.

ACCREDITATION official certification that guarantees a school provides an education of a reasonably high quality.

ACT An alternative to the SAT, a national college admissions examination consisting of subject area tests in English, mathemat-ics, Reading and Science, with an optional 30-minute writing test.

ADEqUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) A measure of student achievemen as re-quired by the No child left Behind Act.

CRITERION-REFERENCED COMPETENCY TESTS (CRCT) Tests to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the Georgia Performance Standards.

Education 101Terms to know in your search for the

right educational experience for your child

CHARTER SCHOOL A tax-sup-ported public school that is inde-pendently run, allowing for greater educational choice for a school community.

ExPERIENTIAL LEARNING An educational approach using applied, hands-on methods of learning.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) A specifically designed comprehensive academic program emphasizing traditional disciplines while encouraging an international perspective.

MAGNET SCHOOL A public school that offers a specific or enhanced curriculum designed for students of special interest or ability.

MONTESSORI A school following the principles developed by Dr. maria montessori focusing on the unique individuality, self-reliance and independence of children.

SPECIAL NEEDS A school or program for children who have mild-to-moderate learning differences. It usually features smaller class sizes, individualized attention and multi-sensory learning methods.



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TKGEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Statewide standards of academic content for all k-12 subjects, to which every school must adhere and on which students are annually tested.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP A lottery-funded scholarship in Georgia that rewards academically achieving students with financial assistance to attend eligible Georgia colleges and universities.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT A 2001 federal law designed to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportu-nity to obtain a high-quality education and meet state academic standards of proficiency.

NOTIFICATION DEADLINE The date by which an independent school notifies

families of the acceptance of a child for enrollment to the school.

PSAT A standardized test offering students practice for the SAT and allowing them to qualify for the National merit Scholarship.

REPLY DEADLINE The date by which parents must notify an accepting school of their commitment to enroll their child.

SAT This standardized test measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills of students planning to attend college.

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST (SSAT) The admissions test that many independent schools require stu-dents to take in order to be considered for enrollment.


American Camp Association (ACA)www.acacamps.orgAccredits camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards, educates,and establishes guidelines.

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)www.boardingschools.comThis organization of nearly 300 boarding schools serves the professional

development needs of boarding schools and provides information to potential students and their families.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) www.acsi.orgAcSI strives to enable christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively teach using christ-centered curricula and programs.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)www.montessori-ami.orgFounded in 1929, AmI recognizes schools that strongly adhere to montes-sori principles and practices.

Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) aaais.orgAlthough not an accredit-ing agency, AAAIS is an affiliation of independent schools and operates under analogous principles and a common code of ethics.

Department of Education (DOE) www.doe.k12.ga.usA statewide, policy-driven organization governing the public school system of education in Georgia for k-12, the DoE operates under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools.

Georgia Accrediting Com-mission (GAC)www.coe.uga.edu/gacGAc offers four levels of approval: preparation status, provisional accredi-tation, accreditation and accreditation with quality.

Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS)www.gacs.orguses generally accepted in-dicators of quality, voluntary self-improvement and peer review to measure schools.

Deciphering Associations and

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many local and national organizations work to bring out the best in summer

camps and public, private and boarding schools by setting policies, serving as advocates, researching educational advancements, identifying schools

that meet certain standards through accreditation or by offering services to the educational communities both in Atlanta and in Georgia. The following are just some of the organizations you should know in your search for the best educational experience for your child.


Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) www.gael.orgThis statewide umbrella organization of six profes-sional associations pro-vides unity among school leadership organizations.

Georgia Association for Private Schools for Exceptional Children (GAPSEC) www.gapsec.orgThis state organization is for schools that serve stu-dents with learning issues.

Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) www.gisa-schools.orgAssociation of private, in-dependent and parochial schools whose mission is to advance excellence and collaboration among independent schools.

Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) www.gpee.orgThis non-profit organiza-tion of business, education, community and govern-ment leaders aims to shape policy and reform public education in the state.

Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC) www.gapsac.orgAssociation of k-12 private schools whose students are recognized and ap-

proved by the Georgia DoE for transferring cred-its to public schools on the same basis as students from public schools.

Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) www.gapsc.comA state organization responsible for setting and applying high standards for the preparation, certification, and contin-ued licensing of Georgia public educators. Prepara-tion and conduct of public school teachers and staff.

Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA)www.gsba.comRepresenting Georgia’s 180 elected boards of education, GSBA provides leadership and services to local boards of education.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)www.naeyc.orgThe NAEyc focuses on the quality of educational and developmental services for children, from birth to age eight, including daycare and Pre-k centers. It is a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional affiliates.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) www.nais.orgThe association values and works to maintain the independent nature of each member school by promoting high standards of educational quality and ethical behavior.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)www.nationalchristian.orgAdministrators from accredited schools, univer-sity educators and public schools preside over the accreditation process for NcSA.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) www.sacs.orgmember schools meet research-based standards and maintain continuous school improvement and quality assurance. Its mis-sion is the improvement of education in the South through accreditation.

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) www.sais.orgmembers meet quality standards, receive peer evaluation and implement a school plan focused on strategic improvement.

For more information about these and other organizations and associations that ensure quality education among camps and schools, visit the websites of the Georgia Department of Education (www.k12.ga.us) or the u.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov).


Important Dates


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Dates subject to change. Please check with your local school district for updates.T = Traditional Calendar Y = Year-round Calendar

LAST DAY OF SCHOOLmay 17 Hall may 18 clayton, Fultonmay 22 Atlanta city (T)may 24 cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Rockdalemay 25 cherokee, coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, Buford city, Decatur city, marietta citymay 31 Griffin-Spalding

SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYSmar. 31-Apr. 8 cherokee, clayton, cobb, coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, Atlanta city (T), Buford city, Decatur city, marietta cityApr. 2-Apr. 6 Atlanta city (Y)Apr. 21-Apr. 29 Griffin-Spalding

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSOpen Houses oct. to mar., in general

Application Deadlines late Jan. to late Feb., in general

TESTING DATES JAn-JUn

SATDec. 3, Jan. 28, mar. 10,

may 5, June 2www.collegeboard.org

Dates apply to both public and independent schools. For registration deadlines, visit the appropriate Web sites.

SSATDec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, mar. 3, Apr. 21, June 9

www.ssat.org


PUBLIC SCHOOLSWINTER HOLIDAYSDec. 17-Jan 1 Buford cityDec. 17-Jan. 2 cherokee, clayton, Fayette, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding, RockdaleDec. 17-Jan. 3 Dekalb, Douglas Dec. 21-Jan. 2 Atlanta city (T)Dec. 21-Dec. 30 Atlanta city (Y)Dec. 21-Jan. 3 Forsyth, Griffin-Spalding, Decatur cityDec. 22-Jan. 2 marietta cityDec. 22-Jan. 4 cowetaDec. 23-Jan. 3 FultonDec. 23-Jan. 9 cobbJan. 16 AllFeb. 13-Feb. 20 Decatur cityFeb. 20 clayton, cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Atlanta city (T, Y)Feb. 20-Feb. 26 cherokee, coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Griffin-Spalding, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, Buford city, marietta city

What is your educational philosophy?my educational philosophy begins with a personalized approach, which promotes both academic and personal growth that ensures success for college and life.

What do you love most about your job?Interacting with our diverse population of students and faculty. Brandon Hall has 13 different countries and 12 states rep-resented in its family.

How can parents best contribute to the educational process?A student’s education is immensely en-hanced when parents, teachers, and ad-ministrators work cooperatively. knowing your child’s academic, social, and emo-tional strengths and challenges allows a parent to be an informed advocate for their child.

How is the field of education changing?Schools are doing a better job of embracing technology, which is helping

teachers to expand beyond linear, text-based learning and to engage students who learn best in other ways.

What advice would you offer parents about their children’s education?Parents should identify a school that pre-pares their child to be a productive citizen in a diverse and global society. The under-pinning of the school should be anchored in the belief that a child’s education is im-mensely enhanced when parents, teachers, and administrators work in concert.

John SingletonHeadmaster, Brandon Hall School

Headmaster’s corner

In his second year as Headmaster of Brandon Hall, John Singleton has realized his dream of leading an inde-pendent college preparatory boarding school whose mission is rooted in a personalized educational approach. A former public school science teacher, Dr. Singleton has been a teacher and administrator in both public and private schools for 25 years.

THE ESSENTIALS:BRANDON HALL

Emphasis: A college prep educa-tion enriched by pas-sionate people with a desire to affect positive change in the world.

Year Founded: 1959

Grades: 6-12

Students: 135

Avg. Class Size: 6

Tuition Range: $23,500 - $47,000

Accreditations or Affiliations: SAcS, SAIS, GAc, NAIS, AAAIS, TABS, SBSA

Location: Dunwoody/Sandy Springs

Contact: 770-394-8177 www.brandonhall.org


BY RACHAEL MASON

HOW TO PREP FOR

What to Look for in a College-Prep High School

COLLEGESUCCESS

When it comes to your child’s future, you can never be too prepared. That’s especially

true when it comes to selecting a high school with a college preparatory curricu-lum. The competition for top private and public universities is intense, so finding the school that will best position your child for college is more crucial than ever.

There are many fac-tors that go into choos-ing a high school to best prepare your child for college. Here are four important questions to keep in mind.

How Does the School’s Curriculum Prepare Students for College?Not all schools that list themselves as college-preparatory schools are the same. Dif-ferent schools take different approaches to preparing their charges for college. Visiting school websites and following up with admissions personnel can give you a good grasp of a school’s academic focus.

The Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, a day and boarding school just north of Clayton, offers “a rigorous, traditional liberal arts-based curriculum centered on critical thinking and problem-solving skills,” says Cheryl Barber, Director of College Counseling.

At the Westminster Schools, “we prepare the students very well academi-cally by offering a challenging curriculum in all areas,” says Tami McQueen, Mar-keting and Communications Specialist. Westminster’s curriculum includes 27 Advanced Placement classes. During the 2010-11 school year, of the 1,124 stu-

dents who took the AP exams, 92 per-cent scored a 3 or above. Top AP scores can allow students to earn college credit while still in high school, and also look good on applications.

Charter schools, like independent schools, have varied approaches when

it comes to getting stu-dents ready for college. “It is our view that not every child learns in the same manner,” says An-drew Lewis, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Charter Schools Association. “The most powerful aspect of a charter school is that it empowers parents with the ability to have op-tions” when it comes to a public education. Those options include KIPP (Knowledge is Pow-

er Program) schools, which aim to pro-vide under-served children with the skills to succeed in college and beyond. The idea at KIPP schools in metro Atlanta, Lewis says, is that every student will go to college.

The Association’s website, www.gacharters.org, is a good place to begin your search for charter schools.

Does the School Have a Strong College Counseling Program?Many schools offer college counseling departments that work closely with stu-dents to help them develop personal-ized plans for college preparation, from school selection to choosing the right extracurricular activities.

“I advise parents to find a place where students can thrive, primarily in the class-room, but also in other areas of school


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life,” says Gavin Brad-ley, Pace Academy’s Director of College Counseling.

“Our office is open during the summer, and we hold multiple essay-writing workshops as well as informal meet-ings,” Bradley says. “We also bring seniors back to campus a few days before school starts for a half-day application workshop during which we review the Common Application”—a free online undergradu-ate application form used by more than 400 colleges and universities—“and dis-cuss other application issues.”

Rabun Gap counselors meet with students one-on-one throughout grades 9-12, and conduct weekly college semi-nars during junior and senior years. Counselors also travel with students on various events to college fairs and cam-pus visits.

College counselors at Greater At-lanta Christian School work closely with students and families throughout the

high school experience. “Our counseling approach is intentionally personal and concerned about the best fit for each student,” says counselor Lori Davis. “We also try to monitor the stress our students are under during this process, and keep a close eye on their grades.”

How Does the School Prepare Students for the SAT?Students from religiously affiliated and in-dependent schools generally outperform Georgia’s public school students on the SAT by a margin ranging from 130 to 200 points, according to the 2010 College Board State Profile Report. When compil-ing information on a prospective school, be sure to ask about its SAT scores and preparation resources.

Rabun Gap offers an SAT prep work-shop for a fee, and individual academic departments offer weekly tutorial ses-sions on standardized testing. Greater Atlanta Christian offers an elective SAT

“We prepare the students very

well academically by o�ering a challenging curriculum in all areas.” — TAMI MCQUEEN

The Westminster Schools


prep course. “We also have really strong relationships with several tutors,” says Davis, “and we try to make available to our students and families opportunities to work in group settings” as a less-costly alternative to one-on-one tutoring.

Students at Pace prepare for stan-dardized tests by studying a wide range of subjects. “Pace students test above

the state and national averages on the SAT, so we do not incorporate formal test preparation into our daily curriculum,” Bradley says.

What Else Does the School Do?Many schools offer specialized research labs or one-on-one programs to help give students an extra advantage.

The Academic Resource Center at Pace helps students develop strong study and time-management habits and offers extra help to those who need it. Greater Atlanta Christian offers a Learning Center staffed with research specialists who work to address students’ different learning styles. Students at Westminster can take advantage of the school’s Writing Center, a lab staffed by English teachers ready to assist with any writing assignment, in-cluding college essays.

Ultimately, a parent’s goal should be to find a school that helps the student present his or her best self to colleges and universities.

“What are colleges looking for?” asks Davis of Greater Atlanta Christian. “Strong grades in a challenging curricu-lum; often good performance on stan-dardized tests; personal thoughts and values expressed in their writings; recom-mendations from teachers and counsel-ors; and how have they spent their time. What matters to them? What have they done with the resources they have had? We offer students numerous opportuni-ties that prepare them not only for the next steps, but to live as a confident, globally aware and responsible adult. We believe that we … are able to help guide them to places where they will be happy, challenged, and intellectually stimulat-ed—where they not only succeed, but many times stand out among the best and brightest.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Aside from lending your college-bound teen a hand with his or her homework, here are some ways you can help nudge your student in the right direction.

department or guidance counselor to ask about his or her progress.

by pursuing community service, like a church mission trip to another country.

-lar activities that complement each other and illustrate personal growth and commitment.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

The role of class size in student success has occupied educators for years. And in the wake of

a 2010 Georgia Board of Education decision lifting limits on class sizes, it continues to be a topic of

discussion for teachers and administrators.

The role of class size in student success has occupied educators for years. And in the wake of

a 2010 Georgia Board of Education decision lifting limits on class sizes, it continues to be a topic of

discussion for teachers and administrators.

Educators Debate the Right MixBY SUSAN FLOWERS


the student,” Marshall says.Brandon Hall’s student/teacher ratio

of 3-1, with classes ranging from as few as one student to a maximum of eight, also fosters an atmosphere that encourages participation, says Marshall. “If there’s a student who’s on the quiet side, that student has more of a chance to speak out,” she says. “The kids have to be pre-pared, because they will be participating. There’s accountability, and that’s a life les-son, too.”

Customized LearningAt the Galloway School, small classes are the rule at every level, from 3-year-olds to 12th-graders. Admissions Director Polly Williams says that having fewer students

allows for a more cus-tomized learning style.

“We can’t individu-alize the curriculum, but we can personalize it to some extent,” Wil-liams says. “If a student needs a more acceler-ated program in a par-ticular subject or they are very interested in a particular topic, then we can develop that for them.”

Maximizing teacher attention is a definite benefit for students with special needs. At the Bedford School, which focuses on learning dis-abilities for children in grades 1-9, classes have

no more than 12 students, with an overall student/teacher ratio of 8-1.

“We use small classes because our students need the individualized atten-tion,” Founder and Director Betsy Box

T he debate has been raging since at least the 1980s, when Tennessee launched Project STAR (Student-

Teacher Achievement Ratio), a large-scale study of the effects of reduced class size on children from kindergarten through third grade. The study concluded that smaller classes of around 15 children re-sulted in “substantial improvement” in student learning.

At many of Atlanta’s independent schools, small classes are seen as drivers of achievement. This is in part because smaller classes allow teachers to genu-inely understand and connect with their students, says Diane Stinger, Assistant Principal at the Atlanta Academy.

“When there are fewer kids in the class, the teacher has the opportunity to really get to know the kids,” she says. “They know the students and the families and their pets and everything. It’s a great learning environ-ment.” Classes at At-lanta Academy average around 13 students, and Stinger says this size is ideal for the school’s workshop-style lessons, allowing students to learn independently.

Deborah Marshall, Director of Institutional Advancement at Bran-don Hall, agrees that a less-crowded classroom leads to better out-comes for young learners: “It allows the teacher to spend one-on-one time with the student, to help them with lessons and problems they’re having with that lesson. [They can give] more attention to

“It’s the teacher that makes the

di�erence.” — THOMAS VAN SOELEN

City Schools of Decatur


tells the adding that smaller class sizes cut down on distract-ibility and discipline issues.

“It helps the teacher because she can teach and not just manage the class,” she says. “In a small class, children are more willing to volunteer or take a risk. They’re not as worried about getting laughed at. In a small class, they feel more confident and are more willing to risk being wrong.”

Approaching the issue from a differ-ent angle is Montessori. The Montessori philosophy calls for grouping students of varying ages according to their windows of development. Montessori deliberately fosters larger classes of around 25-30 students, with 25 considered the target number of children.

But a focus solely on the system’s class size is misleading, says Ernestine Morgan, Admissions Coordinator at First Montes-sori School of Atlanta. Throughout the Montessori experience, student/teacher ratios are kept low, with one teacher for every three to six students, and students receive a great deal of one-on-one at-

tention at every turn. “Our philosophy is built upon following the child and deliver-ing the lesson in ways that are meaningful to each child and would meet academic needs,” she says.

Infinity and BeyondSince the Georgia Board of Education voted to remove limits on class sizes due to a budget crisis brought on by the strug-gling economy, “there really aren’t [man-dated] class sizes anymore,” says Thomas Van Soelen, Associate Superintendent for City Schools of Decatur. “Each school gets to decide.”

Van Soelen believes that concentrat-ing too much on classroom size misses the bigger picture. But he’s quick to point out that City Schools of Decatur, which operates nine charter schools, works to keep its classes smaller than the law pre-viously mandated.

“Our charter actually says that our class size can go to the state maximum, and then add two,” he says. “So techni-cally, our class size is infinity. And since we


can go plus two, it’s sort of like Buzz Light-year: infinity and beyond. But that doesn’t mean we’re there.”

The system’s average first grade class is 21 students, below the previous state maximum of 23. The average fourth grade class has 25 students, and the sixth-grade average is 21, below the previous limit of 28 for grades 4-8. In high school, sizes are broken down more by content than by grade level: Social Studies classes, for example, average around 25 students.

Marietta City Schools’ average ele-mentary classroom has 20 students and its secondary school class 25, says Director of Communications Thomas Algarin.

But ultimately, Van Soelen says, the number of students in the class isn’t as important as who’s leading that class. “We believe it’s important to point out that teacher quality is more important

than class size,” he says, adding that the system focuses more on improving the skills of its educators than reducing the number of students in her class.

“It’s the teacher,” he says, “that makes the difference.”

KNOW YOUR TERMS

School literature on class size may contain some confusing terminology. Be aware of these common terms.

What is a small class? Research has shown that classes of less than 20 students can greatly affect student achievement.

What is average class size? This is the number of students in classes divided by the number of classes.

What is teacher-student ratio? This comes from dividing the number of a school’s teachers by the total number of students. A school’s teacher-student ratio is not the same as its average class size.


How to Make

Your Visit Stress-Free

BY SUSAN FLOWERS

For parents and students alike, ap-plying to a new school can be nerve-wracking. And no aspect of

the process is more likely to produce but-terflies than the admissions interview.

Many, but not all, independent schools want to meet face-to-face with prospective students and their parents, to get a sense of the student as a person and gauge how he or she might fit with the school. This can be an intimidating

cing theA+AAdmissions Interview


prospect for many, but much of the anxi-ety that accompanies this get-to-know-you conversation can be easily avoided.

The first step is to take the mystery out of the process. The interview is simply a chance for the school and the child to get to know each other, says Reid Pres-ton Mizell, Director of Admissions at the Atlanta International School. “Interviews give students a good opportunity to tell their story, to tell us about their passions, and a good opportunity for us to know them in a way we couldn’t from an ap-plication form,” he says. You should also view this as a time to ask questions of the school, he adds.

One key cause of stress is the idea that

getting into a good school means beat-ing out your competition. Jockeying for a few coveted slots with throngs of other parents and children would make anyone uneasy. “Parents start feeling badly if their children aren’t at a particular school, when the child might be better served by being somewhere else,” says Marjorie Mitchell, Director of Admissions and Fi-nancial Aid at the Westminster Schools.

Preparing for an interview is crucial—but it may not be the kind of preparation parents have in mind. Over-preparing is a common mistake. Sitting a child down at your kitchen table and urging them to brag about themselves is unlikely to lead to a good result. But letting them chat

Many, but not all, independent schools want to

meet face-to-face with prospective

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with someone outside the family, such as a fellow church member, can be good practice.

Likewise, striving to produce just the right answer to expected questions can be counter-productive. “The only thing we’re looking for is an authentic sense of who the child is,” Mitchell says. “What you really want is to make sure the child ends up at what I call a jump-out-of-the-car-happy school. If this is not a good fit, you want to find out then [during the interview], not after you’ve been there for several months.”

The admissions pro-cess is “not like math class, where everybody’s got to have the same answers,” says Russell Slider, Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Woodward Academy.

“It’s about the child giving a correct an-swer for them, and that helps the school understand the probability or likelihood of happiness [for the child].

“The trick here,” he adds, “is to make sure that you’re practicing the interview process and not the answers. I think peo-ple who have done interviews can detect

a canned response. It comes out too quickly and is way beyond the kid’s years. This should simply be a conversation that flows genuinely and naturally, and doesn’t ap-pear to be a script.”

Both Slider and Mitchell stress the im-portance of learning a school’s interview format beforehand. While some schools conduct inter-views one-on-one, oth-ers use a group process, with one interviewer for three or four children.

“Interviewers can detect a canned

response. It comes out too quickly and is way beyond the

kid’s years.” RUSSELL SLIDER

Woodward Academy


Some schools interview children alone, while at others, parents sit in on the con-versation. Knowing what to expect will allow both parent and child to feel more at ease.

Debbie Lange, Director of Admission and Financial Aid at the Lovett School, says that parents shouldn’t try to take over. “During an interview, let the child be the applicant,” she says. “The child should show self-confidence, be able to speak and show genuine interest. The child should be a discerning customer and ask the questions that are important to the child.”

Remember that your goal isn’t neces-sarily to get into one particular school, but to find the right school for your child. Approaching the admissions interview with the right attitude can go a long way toward ensuring a successful fit.

DO’S AND DON’TS

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beforehand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel more at ease.

and dress appropriately.

learn about the school, as well.

DON’T:

that Atlanta has a wealth of great schools can take some of the tension out of the interview process.

Encourage your child to be open, inter-ested, and above all, him or herself.

first visit to the school. Let him or her get comfortable with the campus beforehand.

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34 REGION 1: ATLANTA NORTH/NORTHWEST 35 Alexsander Academy 404-839-5910 $13,000-

$17,500 7-16y • 5 17 6 • Appt. Rolling

36 Atlanta International School 404-841-3870 $18,092- $20,640 4K-12th • • • 134 1,013 16 • Dec. 1/31

38 Chrysalis Experiential Academy 770-649-7077 $17,000-$20,000 6-12th 10 50 10 • • Appt. Rolling

39 Creative Career Academy K-12 770- 354-6535 $4,500- $12,000 K-12th • • 7 36 8 C • Jan. Rolling

46 Cresco Montessori School 678-381-0020 $2,500- $13,000

Infant- 12y • • • 50 240 5-25 Appt. Rolling

39 Cross of Life Christian Montessori School 770-475-3812 $4,100-

$7,600 15mo-K • • • 2 23 11 C Appt. Rolling

41 Cumberland Academy of Georgia 404-835-9000 $19,900-

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PG • 10 65 9 • • • Appt. Rolling

37 Eastside Christian School 770-971-2332 $5,335- $7,524 K5-8th • • 50 325 12 ND • Appt. Rolling

40 Eaton Academy 770-645-2673 $5,000- $22,000 K-12th • • 30 150 5 • • Appt. Rolling

37 Faith Lutheran School 770-973-8921 $3,600- $6,700 2y-8th • • • 19 230 15 L • Call Rolling

40 Fellowship Christian School 770-993-1650 $3,090- $12,717 K4-12th • • • 54 721 22 • • Nov. Rolling

41 First Montessori School of Atlanta 404-252-3910 $9,820-

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8th • • • 19 235 Varies Oct. 2/15

36 The Heiskell School 404-262-2233 $4,605- $11,475 2y-8th • • • 26 285 14.1 ND • Appt. Rolling

3 High Meadows School 770-993-2940 $5,065- $15,505 PK-8th • • • 55 385 18 • Nov. 2/17

35 Mill Springs Academy 770-360-1336 $20,069- $21,327 1-12th • 51 305 9 • • Oct. Rolling

38 Saint Francis Schools 770-641-8257 $9,500- $17,250 PK-12th • • • 95 735 14 • • • Oct. Rolling

42 REGION 2: ATLANTA NORTH/NORTHEAST 43 Ava White Academy 770-536-6898 $13,500 1-8th 4 18 5-7 • Appt. Rolling

47 Brandon Hall School 770-286-3105 $25,000- $47,000

6-12th, PG • 30 130 6 • • • Appt. Rolling

46 Cresco Montessori School 678-381-0020 $2,500- $13,000

Infant- 12y • • • 50 240 5-25 Appt. Rolling

45 Friendship Christian School 678-845-0418 $2,100- $8,200 K2-12th • • • 31 170 9 ND • • • Appt. Call

44 Lakeview Academy 770-532-4383 $9,480- $15,353 K4-12th • • • 70 518 14 • • • Appt. Rolling

43 McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764 $8,500-

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46 Mount Pisgah Christian School 678-336-3443 $7,500- $15,905 PK-12th • • • 225 900+ 18 ND • • Appt. Call

44 North Georgia Christian School 770-534-1081 $5,750- $7,889 K4-12th • 28 220 16 C • • Appt. Rolling

45 Seigakuin Atlanta International School 770-730-0045 $7,000-

$9,000 PK3-6th • • 16 100 12 ND Appt. Rolling

Education At-a-GlanceThis information reflects the latest available data at publication time. Please confirm with each individual school.

*KEY:religious Affiliation: B = Baptist c = Christian cc = Catholic cG = Church of God E = Episcopal l = Lutheran M = Methodist nd = Non-denominational P = Presbyterian SdA = Seventh Day Adventist

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48 REGION 3: ATLANTA EAST53 Academe of the Oaks 404-405-2173 $15,500 9-12th • 12 70 17 Oct. 2/13

53 Arbor Montessori School 404-321-9304 $7,810- $15,430 2.5-14y • • • 19 291 30 Nov. 2/15

49 Athens Academy 706-549-9225 $7,295- $14,800 K3-12th • • • 130 935 19 • • Oct. Call

51 Atlanta Montessori International School 404-325-6777 $9,015-

$16,980 2mo-9th • • • 24 150 9-28 Jan. 2/15

57 Canterbury School 404-522-5659 $10,620- $15,000

Infant- 6th • • • 14 77 10 Jan. Rolling

55 The Children’s School 404-873-6985 $16,590 3y-6th • • • 71 400 20-24 Nov. 3/1

52 Cliff Valley School 678-302-1302 $3,885- $15,030 2y-7th • • • 45 230 12-24 Oct. 2/3

56 George Walton Academy 770-267-7578 $3,800- $8,650 K4-12th • 80 915 15 • • Sept. Jan.

54 Gerard Preparatory School 770-277-4722 $5,392- $7,590 K-12th • • 12 100 12 C • • • Appt. Rolling

56 Greater Atlanta Christian School 770-243-2000 $10,000- $14,700 K3-12th • • • 184 1,853 13 C • • Oct. Rolling

50 Hebron Christian Academy 770-963-9250 $5,716- $7,280 K-12th • 75 967 16-25 ND • • Jan. Rolling

49 Heritage Preparatory School of Georgia 404-815-7711 $4,600-

$13,900 PK4-8th • • 21 133 10 C • Oct. 2/3

54 Hope Springs Christian Learning Center 678-442-8785 $8,400 2-8th 4 12 4-5 • • Appt. Rolling

50 Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School 706-433-0223 $8,500 9-12th 17 129 10 CC • • Nov. 3/1

57 Mount Carmel Christian School 770-279-8443 $4,310- $8,150

PK3- 8th • • • 17 150 15 C • • • Dec. Rolling

53 The Waldorf School of Atlanta 404-377-1315 $5,965- $13,100 3y-8th • • • 35 240 20 Oct. 2/10

58 REGION 4: ATLANTA SOUTH/SOUTHEAST/SOUTHWEST63 Arlington Christian School 770-964-9871 $6,405-

$9,828 K5-12th • • • 52 285 16 C • • Appt. Rolling

63 The Bedford School 770-774-8001 $15,750 1-9th • 21 135 10 • • Feb. Rolling

62 Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 770-957-2927 $2,680-

$9,945 K3-12th • • • 145 1,120 20 C • • • Appt. Rolling

107 Eastminster School 770-785-6780 $8,000- $11,000 K-10th • • 23 159 12 • • Appt. Rolling

65 The Heritage School 770-253-9898 $6,960- $13,175 3y-12th • • • 57 435 16 • • Appt. Call

59 Landmark Christian School 770-306-0647 $4,075- $13,024 K4-12th • • 80 810 18 • • Jan. Rolling

59 Peachtree Academy Private School 770-860-8900 $4,500-

$8,500 PK-12th • • • 24 230 18 C • • • Nov. Rolling

61 Romar Academy 404-761-3388 $603- $850 mo.

18mo-6th • • • 20 170 15 ND • • Appt. Rolling

62 South Atlanta Learning Academy 404-343-6418 $6,000- $8,500 PK-8th • • • 5 75 14 • • Appt. Rolling

64 Strong Rock Christian School 678-833-1200 $4,830- $9,658

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64 Yes-U-Can Academy 404-564-9831 $8,000- $12,000 K-8th • • 3 12 4-6 C • Call Rolling



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Educational Complex 404-799-0337 $5,100- $6,050

18mo-12th • • • 37 422 20 SDA • • Aug. 7/30

71 Center Academy 770-333-1616 $9,000- $14,680 5-12th • 6 48 16 • • Appt. Rolling

70 Colonial Hills Christian School 770-941-6342 $6,395- $8,020 K4-12th • • • 30 290 18 B • • Jan. Call

67 Imhotep Academy 404-586-9595 $6,500- $7,800 PK-8th • • • 16 250 15 • Appt. Rolling

68 Mount Paran Christian School 770-578-0182 $2,857- $13,220

PK3-12th • • • 99 1,200 18-20 ND • • Nov. Rolling

70 Praise Academy 770-943-2484 $2,800- $4,800 K3-12th • • • 20 281 15 M • • Appt. Rolling

69 St. Joseph Catholic School 770-428-3328 $5,791- $7,528 K-8th • • 53 490 28 CC • Jan. 2/10

68 TLE Christian Academy 770-218-1790 $8,500 6-12th • 3 19 5-6 • • • Appt. Rolling

71 Trinity Chapel Academy 678-831-1062 $6,300- $8,500 K-12th • • • 35 280 15-20 C • • • Oct. Rolling

72 bOARDING SCHOOLS74 Admiral Farragut Academy 727-384-5500 $11,050-

$36,850 PK-12th • • • 64 385 17 • • Oct. Rolling

79 The American Boychoir School 888-269-2464 $21,000- $29,000 4-8th • 13 50-80 8-12 • Call Rolling

82 Baylor School 423-267-5902 $19,985- $40,705 6-12th 148 1,070 15 • • • Call Rolling

78 Brehm Preparatory School 618-457-0371 $39,600- $64,900 6-12th • 25 90 5 • • Appt. Rolling

75 Eckerd Academy of the Blue Ridge 800-914-3937 $6,600 mo 5-12th 4 40 10 • • Appt. Rolling

78 Garrison Forest School 410-559-3111 $34,600- $43,860 8-12th • • • 68 349 5-15 • • Call Rolling

79 The Gow School 716-652-3450 $53,375 7-12th 47 140 6 • • Call Rolling

73 Lyman Ward Military Academy 800-798-9151 $18,500 6-12th 17 140 14 • • Appt. Rolling

82 Marine Military Academy 956-423-6006 $33,000 8-12th 24 250 12 • • Appt. Rolling

80 New York Military Academy 845-534-3710 $15,000- $35,210 7-12th 19 120 12 ND • • Aug. Rolling

76 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 706-746-7467 $16,650- $38,300 6-12th 49 340 16 P • • Appt. Call

83 Randolph-Macon Academy 800-272-1172 $29,143- $31,200

6-12th,PG 38 367 17 M • • Oct. Call

73 The Rectory School 860-928-1328 $12,000- $44,000 K-9th • • 70 250 10 Nov. Rolling

77 Riverside Military Academy 800-462-2338 $17,150- $28,600 7-12th 42 360 14 ND • • Call Rolling

83 St. Margaret’s School 804-443-3357 $16,800- $43,200 8-12th 33 120 6 E • • Call 2/15

81 The Stony Brook School 631-751-1800 $39,900 7-12th 44 314 14 C • • July Rolling

74 Tallulah Falls School 706-754-0400 $8,700- $29,500 6-12th 36 330 12 • • Jan. 2/15




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Sandy Springs Newbie, Sandy Springs became its own city in 2005, and multi-tudes of boutiques, bars and restaurants line Roswell Road, its main thorough-fare. Residents also enjoy the commu-nity’s many family-centered events held throughout the year.

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Schools PageArlington Christian School 63The Bedford School 63Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 62Eastminster School 107The Heritage School 65

Landmark Christian School (2 locations) 59Peachtree Academy Private School 59Romar Academy 61South Atlanta Learning Academy 62Strong Rock Christian School 64Yes-U-Can Academy 64

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College Park College Park is home to a small-town main street and the busiest airport in the world—Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The city is attracting young professionals and families by combining the historic ele-ments with new developments.

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Smyrna With its unique charm and progressive government, Smyrna offers many fresh, trendy lifestyle options—the city’s popular Market Village is home to numerous restaurants, bars and upscale shops.

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here are many benefits of a boarding school education. Boarding schools are an option for students seeking a more independent learning experience. Because students generally live on campus,

learning takes place in and out of the classroom almost on a 24-hour basis.When selecting a boarding school, it is important to visit the school cam-

pus, but representatives from many boarding schools visit Metro Atlanta throughout the year—contact each school for specific dates.

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Boarding SchoolsSchools PageAdmiral Farragut Academy 74The American Boychoir School 79Baylor School 82Brehm Preparatory School 78Eckerd Academy of the Blue Ridge 75Garrison Forest School 78The Gow School 79Lyman Ward Military Academy 73Marine Military Academy 82

New York Military Academy 80Rabun Gab-Nacoochee School 76Randolph-Macon Academy 83The Rectory School 73Riverside Military Academy 77Southeastern Boarding Schools (SABS) 81St. Margaret’s School 83The Stony Brook School 81Tallulah Falls School 74

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For over 100 years, Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. As one of the na-tion’s leading mil-

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2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501

Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion and national or ethnic

Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion and national or ethnic origin, and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

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young men of purpose, integrity, and character. As one of the nation’s leading military academies, we

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variety of improvements and innovative programs in Georgia’s public school systems have resulted in many stellar elementary, middle and high schools across the

metro area. Different school systems feature specialized programs and academic opportunities, such as magnet, charter, vocational or alternative schools to suit their respective students, parents and communities. However, despite variations in programming and ac-ademic offerings, all public schools must offer the core curriculum as determined by the Georgia Board of Education.

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Total # of Students: 38,294 Spending per Student: $7,498

Board of Education770-479-1871www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

What’s Newthe average 2011 cherokee county SAt score was 59 above the national average and 114 points above the state average. three schools ranked in the state’s top 10 percent.

Number of Schoolselementary 36Middle 14high 10Alternative 1Private charter 1leA charters 2 Special education centers 3center for learning 1Magnet Schools 2

Total # of Students: 50,256

Spending per Student: $8,635

Board of Education770-473-2700www.clayton.k12.ga.us

What’s NewFour clayton county public school teachers have earned the 2011 Georgia Master teachers certification: neva Seldon, Ave-Maria tatum, Sarah tate, and tonya clarke.

Number of Schoolselementary 69Middle 25high 16Magnet 6charter 7Special education centers 2Virtual Academies 2



Board of Education770-426-3300www.cobb.k12.ga.us

What’s Newthe average SAt score for cobb’s graduating seniors is 1522, topping the national and state averages.

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2011 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 853.23 (M) 846.825th: (R) 843.14 (M) 846.398th: (R) 844.49 (M) 837.84

2011 Average SAT: 1559

Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Score etowa high 1608creekview high 1586cherokee high 1559Sequoyah high 1542Woodstock high 1529

2011 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 829.59 (M) 823.795th: (R) 823.20 (M) 825.798th: (R) 830.12 (M) 815.76 2011 Average SAT: 1258 Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT ScoreMount Zion high 1315lovejoy high 1274north clayton high 1273Mundy’s Mill high 1241Morrow high 1205



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Score Walton high 1725Pope high 1676lassiter high 1634Wheeler high 1620harrison high 1578

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Number of Schoolselementary 20Middle 7high 3central education center 1Alternative 1



Board of Education770-254-2800www.cowetaschools.org

What’s NewGeorgia’s 2011 cRct results show coweta students outperforming Georgia students. dr. Bob heaberlin, principal of lee Middle School, was selected as Georgia’s 2011 national distinguished Principal.

Number of Schoolselementary 77Middle 19high 20center, Special education and Alternative 13Start-up charter Schools 7



Board of Education678-676-1200www.dekalb.k12.ga.us

What’s NewAs part of new deKalb Superintendent cheryl l.h. Atkinson’s 90-day entry Plan to identify and correct critical issues facing deKalb Schools, the school system has announced a series of initiatives to ensure transparency, accountability and effectiveness.

Number of Schoolselementary 21Middle 8high 5


Board of Education770-651-2000www.douglas.k12.ga.us

What’s Newdouglas county’s fifth high school, new Manchester high School, opened this year with a state-of-the-art facility including an athletic complex and Performing Arts center. the 102-classroom school has a capacity of 1,975 students.

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2011 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 832.10 (M) 822.455th: (R) 828.27 (M) 827.118th: (R) 831.57 (M) 813.75 2011 Average SAT: 1334 Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scorechamblee high 1626lakeside high 1609deKalb School of the Arts 1555dunwoody high 1515druid hills high 1415



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Score Robert S. Alexander comprehensive high 1406douglas county high 1406chapel hill high 1325lithia Springs high 1260new Manchester high 1248

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Number of Schoolselementary 17Middle 6high 5Alternative 1open campus 1


Board of Education770-460-3535www.fcboe.org

What’s Newcoweta-Fayette eMc, the member-owned electrical cooperative that supplies power to coweta and Fayette counties, awarded nearly $14,000 to 11 Fayette county Public School teachers to fund innovative classroom ideas.

Number of Schoolselementary 19Middle 9high 5Alternative School 1charter 1Virtual (6-12) 1


Board of Education770-887-2461www.forsyth.k12.ga.us

What’s NewAccording to the Georgia department of education’s revisedAdequate Yearly Progress (AYP) reports, Forsyth countySchools made AYP for 2011, meeting all academic indicatorsand with a graduation rate of 91%. in other news, Big creekelementary was named a 2011 national Blue Ribbon School.

Number of Schoolselementary 58Middle 19high 16charter high 9


Board of Education404-768-3600www.fulton.k12.ga.us

What’s NewSix Fulton county high schools are among the top 20 in the state in terms of average 2011 SAt results, more than any other district in the state. Fulton students surpassed the state average by 115 points and the national average by 60 points.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT ScoreMcintosh high 1630Starr’s Mill high 1611Whitewater high 1506Fayette county high 1491Sandy creek high 1423



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT ScoreSouth Forsyth high 1639lambert high 1594West Forsyth high 1564north Forsyth high 1518Forsyth central 1515



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scorenorthview high 1751chattahoochee high 1694Alpharetta high 1679Milton high 1659Riverwood international charter School 1652

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Board of Education770-229-3700www.spalding.k12.ga.us

What’s NewJackson Road elementary School and cowan Road Middle School both received the Alliance for a healthier Generation’s Bronze national Recognition Award for their efforts to offer students and staff nutritious meals and a variety of physical activity opportunities.

Number of Schoolselementary 77Middle 26high 19Alternative 2charter 4Special education 3 Virtual 1 Total # of Students: 161,000 Spending per Student: $7,549

Board of Education678-301-6000www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

What’s Newthree Gwinnett educators were named among the state’s top counseling professionals: david Young of Mountain Park elementary School, Principal dorothy Parker-Jarrett of Summerour Middle School, and director of Advisement and counseling dianne thompson.

Number of Schoolselementary 20Middle 6high 6charter career Academy 1


Board of Education770-534-1080www.hallco.org

What’s NewGovernor nathan deal awarded a $50,000 Race to the top innovation Venture Grant in october 2011 to a consortium comprised of hall, lumpkin and White county School districts, in conjunction with north Georgia college and State university.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT ScoreGwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and technology 1914Brookwood high 1610Parkview high 1596north Gwinnett high 1557collins hill high 1547



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scorenorth hall high 1615chestatee high 1451West hall high 1442Flowery Branch high 1438Johnson high 1364

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Board of Education770-957-6601www.henry.k12.ga.us

What’s Newunion Grove high School was one of three henry county schools to mark an increase in composite SAt scores over 2010. in addition, union Grove scored above state and national averages in in composite scoring.

Number of Schoolselementary 20Middle 8high 5Alternative 3


Board of Education770-443-8000www.paulding.k12.ga.us

What’s NewA new middle school is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in August 2012. due to the opening of the new middle school, the Paulding county School district will be redistricting middle attendance zones schools for the 2012-2013 school year.

Number of Schoolselementary 11Middle 4high 3career Academy 1Science and technology Magnet 1open campus 1Virtual School 1


Board of Education770-483-4713www.rockdale.k12.ga.us

What’s Newdavis Middle School was the only school in the state to receive the Green Ribbon Schools 2010-2011 Award, honoring schools that promote environmental awareness.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scoreunion Grove high 1516eagle’s landing high 1481ola high 1415dutchtown high 1379Patrick henry high 1379



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scorenorth Paulding high 1380east Paulding high 1367hiram high 1361South Paulding high 1321Paulding county high 1281



Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT ScoreRockdale Magnet School for Science and technology 1733Rockdale career Academy 1447heritage high 1400Salem high 1328Rockdale county high 1286

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2011 SAT Scorehenry W. Grady high 1455north Atlanta high 1439carver early college 1398Mays high 1354South Atlanta law high 1271

What’s NewSeven APS schools have earned 21st community center learning center grants worth up to $350,000 each to be used for academic enrichment and tutoring services in 2012. these schools are carter G. Woodson, cook, dunbar, and dobbs elementary, Burgess Peterson Academy, and Bunche and Sylvan hills Middle schools.

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Board of Education770-945-5035www.bufordcityschools.org

Number of Schoolselementary 1Middle 1high 1Academy 1

Total # of Students: 2,933Spending per Student: $10,198



What’s NewBuford high School was named a 2011 AP honor School in three categories: AP challenge Schools, AP Stem Schools and AP Stem Achievement Schools.

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Board of Education404-370-4400www.csdecatur.net

Number of Schoolselementary 4Middle 1high 1career Academy 1early learning 1

Board of Education770-422-3500www.marietta-city.org

Number of Schoolselementary 7Sixth Grade 1Middle 1high 1elementary (3-5) Magnet 1







What’s Newcity Schools of decatur now has a cSd Facebook Fan Page used to highlight programs, make announcements, and celebrate students and teachers.

What’s NewMarietta city School district is an international Baccalaureate (iB) World School district. in 2010, US News & World Report listed Marietta high School as one of the best high schools in the nation for the fifth consecutive year.

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Charter SchoolsImagine Schools ........................................................... 85

Early EducationBright Horizons ............................................................. 93kids ‘R’ kids ................................................................... 93montessori unlimited ................................................... 94

Field Trips and Outreach ProgramsAtlanta cyclorama ........................................................ 98Atlanta Shakespeare company ................................... 99Biltmore Estate ........................................................... 105DeSoto caverns .......................................................... 100Georgia Aquarium ...................................................... 100Interactive Neighborhood for kids .......................... 104lookout mountain Attractions ................................... 101Pine mountain Gold museum...................................... 99Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism ...................... 30The Southern museum ............................................... 104Spivey Hall Education ................................................. 101Turner Field Braves museum and Hall of Fame ....... 102Waycross & the okefenokee Swamp ........................ 102young Audiences, Woodruff Arts center ................ 104Zoo Atlanta ................................................................. 103

Higher EducationAndrew college .............................................................. 7Atlanta metropolitan college ........................................ 7Piedmont college ........................................................ 11SAE Institute .................................................................... 9

Independent SchoolsAcademe of the oaks ................................................. 53Alexsander Academy ................................................... 35Arbor montessori School ............................................. 53Arlington christian School ...................................... 5, 63Athens Academy .......................................................... 49Atlanta Adventist Educational complex .................... 67Atlanta International School ....................................... 36Atlanta montessori International School .................... 51Ava White Academy ..................................................... 43The Bedford School ..................................................... 63Brandon Hall School .................................................... 47Brookstone montessori ................................................ 94canterbury School ........................................................ 57center Academy .......................................................... 71The children’s School .................................................. 55chrysalis Experiential Academy ................................. 38cliff valley School ........................................................ 52colonial Hills christian School..................................... 70

creative career Academy k-12 ................................... 39cresco montessori School ........................................... 46cross of life christian montessori School .................. 39cumberland Academy of Georgia .............................. 41Eagle’s landing christian Academy ............................ 62Eastside christian School ............................................ 37Eastminster School ............................ Inside Back coverEaton Academy ............................................................ 40Faith lutheran School ................................................. 37Fellowship christian School ........................................ 40First montessori School of Atlanta ............................. 41Friendship christian School ......................................... 45George Walton Academy ........................................... 56Gerard Preparatory School .......................................... 54Greater Atlanta christian School ................................. 56Hebron christian Academy ......................................... 50The Heiskell School ..................................................... 36Heritage Preparatory School of Georgia .................... 49The Heritage School .................................................... 65High meadows School .................................................. 3Hope Springs christian learning center ................... 54Imhotep Academy ........................................................ 67lakeview Academy ....................................................... 44landmark christian School .......................................... 59 mcGinnis Woods country Day School ....................... 43medlock Bridge montessori ........................................ 94mill Springs Academy .................................................. 35monsignor Donovan catholic High School ................ 50mount carmel christian School .................................. 57 mount Paran christian School .................................... 68mount Pisgah christian School .................................. 46Nesbit Ferry montessori ............................................... 94North Georgia christian School .................................. 44Peachtree Academy Private School ............................ 59Praise Academy ........................................................... 70Preston Ridge montessori ............................................ 94Romar Academy ........................................................... 61Saint Francis Schools .................................................... 38Seigakuin Atlanta International School ...................... 45South Atlanta learning Academy ............................... 62St. Joseph catholic School ......................................... 69Strong Rock christian School ..................................... 64Sugarloaf montessori ................................................... 94TlE christian Academy ................................................ 68Trinity chapel Academy ............................................... 71The Waldorf School of Atlanta .................................... 53yes-u-can Academy ..................................................... 64

Neighborhoods city of college Park ..................................................... 60city of East Point .......................................................... 61

Resources & ServicesThe capital Grille Restaurant....................................... 23Pay it Forward Scholarships .......................... Back coverRadio Disney ...................................... Inside Front coverThe School Box ............................................................ 27

Summer Camps Atlanta Ballet ................................................................ 97High meadows Summer Day camp ........................... 96Roswell Budokon .......................................................... 98Squirrel Hollow camp ................................................. 98u.S. Space and Rocket center .................................... 97

Tutoring & Learning ResourcesAcademic Advantage Tutoring .................................... 94Brainjogging ................................................................. 95 In-Home Tutors of Atlanta ........................................... 95


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