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Learn more about how Caron’s SAP programs can make a difference in your school and community.

Caron’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) ACKNOWLEDGES the many challenges that face youth today and CUSTOMIZES innovative programs to meet the specific needs of each school. We utilize outcomes-based best practices that benefit over 70,000 students, teachers and parents annually.

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Visit our Anne Frank in the World Exhibit located right above the Sandy Springs Welcome Center. More than 600 photographs

chronicle Frank’s life from 1920s Germany all the way to her death in a Nazi conentration camp.

Make a big splash at the coolest event this summer on Saturday July 30, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Float from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island in a kayak, canoe, or ra� down the Chattahoochee River. Following the �oat, enjoy food, live music, cra�s, and self-guided hikes at Powers Island.

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Anne Frank in the World Exhibit

4th Annual Chattahoochee River

Chattahoochee Nature Centerin and around Sandy Springs, GA!

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PUBLIC SCHOOLSFIRST DAY OF SCHOOLJuly 13 Atlanta city (Y)July 28 rockdaleAug. 1 cherokee, henry, PauldingAug. 2 decatur cityAug. 4 douglasAug. 8 Atlanta city (T), clayton, coweta, dekalb, Fayette, Griffin-Spalding, Gwinnett, hallAug. 11 Forsyth, Marietta cityAug. 15 cobb, Fulton

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THANKSGIVING BREAK nov. 21-nov. 25 Atlanta city (T,Y), cherokee, clayton, cobb, coweta, decatur city, dekalb, douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Griffin-Spalding, Gwinnett, henry, Marietta city, Paulding, rockdalenov. 23-nov. 25 Fulton, hall

FALL BREAK Sep. 12-16 decatur city, henrySep. 19-23 cherokee, PauldingSep. 26-30 Atlanta city (Y)oct. 4-7 rockdaleoct. 7-10 dekalboct. 10 douglas, Gwinnett, Marietta city

oct. 10-11 Atlanta city (T), cowetaoct. 10-14 Griffin-Spaldingoct. 13-14 claytonoct. 14-18 halloct. 17 Fultonoct. 21 Fayetteoct. 31 Forsyth

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Recognition for Notre Dame Academy notre dame Academy was featured on “Profile Se-ries,” a discovery channel documentary. the duluth campus is the first catholic elementary school to earn the International bacca-laureate Primary years Pro-gramme credential. See www.ndacademy.org.

Charter School Conferencecharter school leaders and teachers will converge on Atlanta June 20-23 for the national charter School conference. Events include a reception at the Georgia Aquarium,andanaddressby u.S. Secretary of Edu-cation Arne duncan. Visit www.nationalcharterconference.org.

Grants for EducationIn these tight economic times, parents seeking funds to support their schools can turn to lowe’s Educational Founda-

tion, which offers toolbox for Education grants for parent-initiated efforts, benefiting k-12 public schools. In 2010, 17 grants were awarded to Georgia schools. call 704-758-4337, or go to www.toolboxforeducation.com.

Avossa Named SuperintendentIn April, robert Avossa was named superintendent of Fulton county Schools. Previously, Avossa was chief Strategy and Ac-countability officer for the charlotte-Mecklenburg system.

Appealing College Schol-arshipsnot happy with your fi-nancial aid offer? Appeals for college scholarships are possible. Atlanta fami-lies who need assistance preparing students and fi-nances for college can find help by contacting www.edulaunchpad.com. Young Writers Institute

Area students can hone their gift for writing through programs of the Atlanta young Writers In-stitute. one opportunity is AyWI’s Summer Writing In-tensive, which challenges rising 10th – 12th grade students to investigate the many facets of storytelling and the writing process. call 404-509-9400 or visitwww.aywi.org.

ASO Education Programthe Atlanta Symphony or-chestra recently sponsored the “When I Play Music” campaign to raise $300,000 for its education program and initiatives. the ASo reaches more than 45,000 students and educators annually. Visit www.atlanta-symphony.org.

GSU Receives AwardGeorgia State university recently became a Silver level member of Part-nership for a Sustainable Georgia. www.gsu.edu.

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HOPE Program ChangesStudents in Georgia col-leges and universities should be aware of chang-es in the hoPE scholar-ship program, approved by the Georgia General Assembly during its 2011 legislative session. Among other modifications, hoPE award and grant amounts now will be adjusted an-nually based on lottery revenue.

Pre-K Modificationsunder the same legisla-tion, Georgia’s lottery-funded Pre-k program also

is undergoing changes. In fall 2011, the six-and-a-half-hour Pre-k program becomes a four-hour pro-gram.

GHSGT Phase-Outcurrent mandatory tests for high school students to receive a diploma will be phased out begin-ning with the 2011 fresh-man class, under a plan approved this spring by the State board of Education. the elimina-tionofthistest,willrequirethat high school students pass all eight of their

end-of-the-year tests be-fore graduating. Scores on the year-end tests will account for 20% of a stu-dent’s final class grade.

Math ModificationsIn spring 2011, the State board of Education ap-proved the recommenda-tion to allow four discrete math courses to be taught to high school students who may be struggling with the current integrated math curriculum. the four new courses are taught with a more traditional de-livery.

At Andrew College. We believe that success starts with a strong academic foundation. As a private two-year college related to The United Methodist Church, Andrew offers four academic divisions and 40 different challenging programs of study: •FineArts(art,drama/theatreandmusicprograms) •Humanities •MathandScience •SocialSciences

Visit us in person! Join us for one of our Campus Visitation Days on June 4th.

Andrew College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid501CollegeSt.•Cuthbert,GA39840

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PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICY CHANGES

ACCREDITATION official certification that guarantees a school provides an educationofareasonablyhighquality.

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-quiredbytheNoChildLeftBehindAct.

CRITERION-REFERENCED COMPETENCY TESTS (CRCT) tests to measurehowwellstudentsacquiretheskills 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 uniqueindividuality,self-relianceand 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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GEORGIA 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 childrenhaveafairandequalopportu-nitytoobtainahigh-qualityeducationand 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 qualifyfortheNationalMeritScholarship.

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 manyindependentschoolsrequirestu-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 accreditationwithquality.

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

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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 qualityofeducationalanddevelopmental 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 ofeducationalqualityandethical 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 qualityassurance.Itsmis-sion is the improvement of education in the South through accreditation.

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


For more information about these and other organizations and associations that ensurequalityeducationamongcampsandschools,visitthewebsitesoftheGeorgia department of Education (www.k12.ga.us) or the u.S. department of Education (www.ed.gov).

What is your educational philosophy?I believe fervently in young people and in their capacity and desire for academic excellence, for community, and for ser-vice. Good schools nurture that capacity and desire.

What do you love most about your job?The people—able and idealistic stu-dents, talented and devoted faculty, and enormously supportive parents.

How can parents best contribute to the educational process?by working with schools in partnership toward the realization of our mission: nurturing excellence of mind, body, spir-it, and character. I urge parents to work diligently to understand fully all that the school is seeking to do toward fulfilling its mission.

How is the field of education changing?Education, like life in the 21st century, is more fragmented. A constant challenge

is to provide students a holistic, focused experience that does not get overly frag-mented by a proliferation of information, communication, and technology.

What advice would you offer parents about their children’s education?consider carefully the variety of great school options available in our community and make sure there is strong alignment between parental expectations and values and the mission and purpose of your child’s school.

billy PeeblesHeadmaster, The Lovett School

headmaster’s corner

now in his seventh year as headmaster ofthe lovett School, billy Peebles lends hisdesire to nurture and encourage studentsto service on boards for organizations likebreakthrough/Atlanta, the council forSpiritual and Ethical Education, and theAmerican Association for Gifted children.not only an administrator, Peebles alsohas enjoyed teaching American historyfor almost 25 years.

THE ESSENTIALS:THE LOVETT SCHOOL

Emphasis: An education rooted in learning, character, and community.

Year Founded: 1926

Grades: k-12

Students: 1,575

Avg. Class Size: lower-20; Middle-18; upper-15

Tuition Range: $18,470-$22,020

Accreditations or Affiliations: SAcS, SAIS, nAIS, AAAIS, SSAtb, JAtP

Location: northwest Atlanta

Contact: 404-262-3032 www.lovett.org


INVOLVEMENTCONTRIBUTING TO YOUR CHILD’S ACADEMIC SUCCESSBY WHITNEY BRENNAN

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T o many people, parental involve-ment means attending a class field trip or volunteering in their

child’s classroom for a day. Although these types of participation certainly contribute to a child’s educational suc-cess, there are many other ways to get involved—and getting involved doesn’t always mean going to the school. Get-ting involved also means encouraging education at home as well as getting to know your child’s school. Research con-sistently shows that it’s important for par-ents to get involved in their child’s edu-cation. And as a parent, perhaps one of the most important benefits of getting involved is feeling more confident in your

child’s learning environment.Indeed, there is much evidence

to support the idea that parental in-volvement improves a child’s academic achievement and contributes to future life successes. The National Education Association (NEA) reports that parental involvement results in fewer absences, improved behavior and increased educa-tional success. This is true regardless of the parents’ income, education level or cultural background.

Similarly, the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) credits parent participation with increas-ing a child’s grades and test scores and improving his or her social skills. Stu-


Whether your child is entering a new school or you are simply looking for new ways to be involved in your child’s life, one of the most important things you can do for your children is to make sure they

have a solid support system. Perhaps the two most important parts of their lives will be you, the parent, and their school. Getting involved in your

child’s education unites these two aspects.

INVOLVEMENT


with fund-raisers, class parties and field days; of-fer to be a guest speaker in a classroom; grade as-signments; read with stu-dents in the classroom or library; or assist with a school performance or play by making costumes or painting scenery.

Some schools may have committees that need parent representatives. But there’s more to parent participation than volun-teering at school.

It’s just as important—some believe it is more important—for parents to get in-volved in their child’s education at home. At-home participation is important for students of every age, but it perhaps be-comes more important for middle and high school students who often do not want their parents to go to their school. No matter the age, always let your child know you are interested in his or her edu-

dents with parents who are actively in-volved also are more likely to enroll in higher-level courses and attend a post-secondary school. Parent participation also increases a child’s self-esteem and motivation—benefits that not only con-tribute to academic success, but to other life successes.

However, the child, of course, is not the only one who benefits from a parent’s involvement. Participation also benefits the parents. For example, if participation leads to higher grades, improved test scores and better school at-tendance, then a par-ent’s confidence in his or her child’s school increases. In addi-tion, involvement may strengthen the bond between parent and child because parental participation may initi-ate more parent-child discussions, especially about school. Parents also have a higher self-esteem when involved in their child’s educa-tion because when the child is more successful, the parent feels as if he or she is making a valuable con-tribution to this success. By helping their child with school, parents may also ad-vance their own skills and education level.

Clearly, it is important for parents to participate in their child’s education. But, as a parent, how can you participate—and how can you find a school that welcomes this participation? There are many ways to get involved—both at school and at home. Of course, parents can act as chap-erones on class field trips or volunteer in their child’s classroom. They can also help


cation and that success in school mat-ters to you. Give your child a curfew on school nights as well as on weekends; ask your child about his or her day at school; read with your child; check homework every night, making sure your child un-derstands the assignments; provide him or her with a quiet place to study; and help your child stay organized by setting regular times to complete homework as well as working out a schedule to help your child avoid last-minute preparation. Make sure they have their books, home-work and projects, and then take them to school or make sure they get on the bus. Of course, as your child gets older, he or she may require less direct involvement, but always let him or her know that you value education by asking about school.

If you are searching for a new school, take note of programs schools might of-fer to encourage parental involvement. Be sure to find out how the school mea-sures a child’s progress as well as how that

progress is communicated to parents—because getting involved also means communicating with the school. If your child already is in a school, but you don’t know these things, it’s never too late to ask.

Find out whether you can request reg-ular meetings so you can stay informed about your child’s progress. Will you be able to ask the teacher any questions you may have about your child? Take the op-portunity to email your child’s teachers if this option is available. Some schools may offer innovative programs—like on-line applications to monitor grades or automated phone calling systems—to further communication between parents and the school.

There are many ways to be involved in your child’s education beyond volunteer-ing at school. Research different types of parental participation so that you’re aware of your options. Visit Web sites of reputable sources, such as NEA, NCPIE or the National Parent Teacher Associa-tion, to find ways to get involved. Ask co-workers and friends for suggestions. Most importantly, ask potential schools how parental involvement is encouraged. By becoming move involved in the ways you can, you’ll have more confidence in your child’s success at school as well as in his or her future.

TOOLS PARENTS CAN USE

The National Education Association makes available through its web site a series of two-page guides that provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to en-courage their children’s success in school.

1. Go to www.nea.org.

2. Click on the “Tools and Ideas” dropdown.

3. Select “Promising Practices” and choose “Parent Resources” on the left.


OpenHouse

Insight EXPLORING THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHILD

How can you feel confident that all of your “i”s have been dot-ted and your “t”s have been

crossed? Start with contacting schools for more information—brochures, facts, figures and statistics will give you a gen-eral idea about potential schools. Talk to your friends and other parents for their recommendations. All of this infor-mation is helpful, and it will help you to pare down your list, but it certainly isn’t the only information on which you should base your decision. The next step in your research, and perhaps the most important one, is to dis-cover the real school, the one behind the numbers and stats. The easiest way to do this is by attending an open house.

These information sessions provide the perfect opportunity to do hands-on research and determine whether a school “feels” like the right fit. “Attending an open house is one of the best ways to get to know a prospective school,” says Patricia Craft-Heuer, Direc-

tor of Admission, First Montessori School of Atlanta. “It is an opportunity to meet faculty and staff as well as the Head of School and administration.” In addition, as Rebecca Williams, Director of Market-ing and Communication of Mount Pisgah Christian School, says, “You’ll also have the chance to talk to parent volunteers and current students to discover what sets that particular school apart.”

Good Open Houses give parents an opportunity to see dif-ferent areas of the cam-pus and learn about the whole school, not just the class for your child. “When attending an open house, parents can learn certain impor-tant subtleties about a school,” Craft-Heuer continues. “Notably the school culture is evident at an Open House. You will get a feel for the school which will help

you decide if it is the right place for you. All hosts at the Open House should be enthusiastic and helpful to their guests. Is the atmosphere relaxed or formal? Is the facility well maintained? Is the Open


The term “due diligence” is most often thought of in a business or legal sense. In its simplest form—applying the utmost care and responsibility to a task—it describes the effort

that should be invested in all major life decisions. So when choosing a school for your children, to ensure that the right decision is made, due

diligence is really just par for the course.


House well organized?” She likens attending an Open House to buying a new home and asks, “Can you see your fam-ily there?”

While the format of a school’s open house may vary from school to school, the in-tent is always the same: to give prospec-tive parents a sense of what the school is all about on a day-to-day basis. Many open houses offer tours of the school to familiarize parents with the classrooms and the school’s overall atmosphere. Parents are often broken up into smaller groups for the tour—this is an excellent opportunity to speak on closer terms with a school representative.

Lynne Floyd, Eastside Christian School Director of Development, says that at her school, open houses include

presentations by ad-ministrators, teachers, students and parents. “It’s important for parents to attend our open houses because it gives them a chance to hear about our cur-

riculum and meet the people who are re-sponsible for bringing it to life each day. The opportunity to tour the facility while school is in session enables parents to observe a typical day and see the inter-action between teachers and students.”

In addition to a tour of the campus, an open house provides a chance to interact with administrators and teachers. Faculty and staff such as the principal, headmas-ter or director of admissions will usually speak about the school and also welcome questions. Often, PTA members, parents of current students or current students


themselves are on hand to speak about the school from their perspectives. Be an active listener throughout this process, but remember that this is your chance to ask questions that are pertinent to your family and your child in particular.

“Talk to the teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and current students to discover how each child’s potential is maximized through hands-on learning, engaging curriculum, exploration oppor-tunities, individualized instruction, and relationship-building,” advises Williams.

“Parents should pay attention to the response of the students to their teach-ers and their enthusiasm for learning,” Floyd continues. She adds that parents should explore issues like campus safety, after school care, special needs, medical issues, teacher certification and accredi-tation. “Parents should also ask about where students have enrolled follow-ing graduation from a particular school. Parents should inquire about test scores, advanced classes as well as the availabil-ity of remedial classes. They should find out how the transition into the school is handled.”

Public and private schools schedule open houses differently from each other. In August, right before school begins, public schools often hold a new student registration, which may serve as an open house, at which they offer students the chance to see the school they will be attending. Private schools begin hold-ing open houses typically from October through March for the following school year. Contact the schools of your interest for more information about their open house schedules and determine wheth-er an appointment is necessary. Various schools may also offer alternative options for you to get to know the school, such as personalized tours or having your child

attend for a half-day, so ask each school what is available to help you make the best decision.

Although researching for the right school can be overwhelming, remember that through due diligence, you’ll feel ready to make the decision. Once you’ve conducted preliminary research, visited the schools, met the key players who will be involved in your child’s education and determined which schools seem to be a great fit, you’re sure to feel confident in the decision you make.

“Making a decision on what school your child will attend is one of the most important things parents do,” says Craft-Heuer. “Attending an Open House is part of the process of making an informed de-cision.”

For more information about open house dates and other details for select independent schools, turn to the At-a-Glance section beginning on page 34.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER AT AN OPEN HOUSE

outside of class?

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from the teacher on how my child is doing?

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Making MovetheEasing into Middle and High School

BY WHITNEY BRENNAN

trouble. Discuss the transition with your child so you can better understand their worries.

Second, make sure you and your child are familiar with the new school and its transition resources. Most schools host an orientation/open house for students. The sessions typically allow students to meet teachers and other students, re-ceive copies of their class schedules, and familiarize themselves with their new surroundings. In addition to host-ing orientations, some schools also send

information packets to families that include ma-terials about peer pres-sure and middle/high school expectations, student handbooks with the school’s guidelines and an outline about what to expect the first day of school. Middle and high schools usu-ally offer more extracur-ricular activities that also allow your child to make friends and explore new interests, so find out as much as possible about what your school has to offer.

Of course, transi-tioning doesn’t end once school begins. Some middle and high

schools offer peer programs that pair in-coming sixth- and ninth-graders with old-er students who are available to answer questions, help younger students navi-gate the school, open lockers, etc. But at the very least, these older peers give younger students the comfort of know-ing they have someone at the school to turn to during those tough first months.


T ransitions to middle and high school can be daunting to both children and parents, whether

they are in an independent school or a public school setting. New middle and high school students usually enter larger schools and have to learn to cope with more peers, new teachers and unfamiliar subjects, as well as becoming the young-est students in the school—again.

While some stress will always ac-company the move to middle and high school, there should be excitement, too, as the change also means the possibility of new friends, new ex-tracurricular activities, and more freedom. The good news is that there are strategies for mak-ing the transition easier for both you and your child.

First, good communi-cation is key. Find out what concerns your child has about mov-ing up. The National Middle School Asso-ciation says the main concerns of new middle school students include being late, getting lost, failing, more challeng-ing work, being picked on and taking tests. As these students transition into high school, their concerns change to making good grades, taking tests/final exams, difficult classes, preparing for college and turning in work on time.

However, not all children have the same concerns. Your child may be more worried about what you expect, making friends, peer pressure or getting into

Make sure you and your child

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and its transition resources.

Making Move


Teacher mentoring, small group Q&A sessions and academic counselors are also great resources.

Part of moving up to middle school and high school means school-work will become more challenging. As a parent, your job is to help en-sure your child succeeds academically. Grading systems might change to a letter grade or 100-point scale, and assignments will be tougher, so meet with your child’s new teachers at the beginning of the year to inquire

about new expectations and grading policies.

It’s important to ask about homework—how frequently will your child have homework; how much time will he or she be expected to spend on homework; will the homework be graded for accuracy, or will the

teacher just check to make sure it was completed? The more information your child has about expectations at the new school, the more at ease he or she will feel when they arrive.

High school students also should be encouraged to think about what they want to do after they graduate. If they plan to attend college, they need to choose classes, such as college prep, advanced placement, etc., that will help them reach

It is important to ask about homework —

how much, how frequently, and how it will be

graded.

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their goals. They need to maintain good grades to increase their chances of at-tending the schools of their choice.

Most importantly, continue to meet regularly with your child’s teachers throughout the year. It’s essential to know how your child is doing so you can pro-vide the assistance he or she may need. Along with parent-teacher conferences, many Metro Atlanta schools offer online programs where parents and students can monitor grades. Ask what options are available for tracking your child’s prog-ress. Teachers also understand that the transition to middle or high school can be difficult, so if your child is feeling over-whelmed by the amount of schoolwork, discuss this with your child’s teacher; they may be able to help your child better or-ganize his or her assignments.

The National Education Associa-

tion suggests students’ grades typically drop when they enter middle school, and ninth-graders have a higher risk than older students for dropping out, so it’s critical to create a smooth transition to middle and high school for your child’s future academic success.

TRANSITION ADVICE

Parents and children can find advice about transitioning to middle and high school through these resources:

American School Counselor Association www.schoolcounselor.org

National Education Association www.nea.org

PBS Kids www.pbskids.org/itsmylife

Scholastic www.scholastic.com

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39 Atlanta International School 404-841-3840 $17,230- $19,658 4K-12th • • • 145 983 16 • Dec. Jan.

42 Chrysalis Experiential Academy 770-649-7077 $11,000-$20,000 6-12th 12 70 10 • Appt. Rolling

43 Creative Career Academy K-12 770- 354-6535 $4,300- $12,500 PK-12th • • • 15 56 8-10 • • Appt. Call

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

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

43 Cross of Life Christian Montessori 770-475-3812 $4,100- $7,600 15mo-K • • • 2 25 12 C Appt. Call

45 Cumberland Academy of Georgia 404-835-9000 $19,000 4-12th,

PG 10 60 8 • • Appt. Rolling

40 Eastside Christian School 770-971-2332 $5,335- $7,524 K-5-8th • • 50 350 14 C • • Nov. Call

44 Eaton Academy 770-645-2673 $5,000- $21,000 K-12th • • 30 150 5 • Appt. Rolling

41 Faith Lutheran School 770-973-8921 $6,200- $6,800 2y-8th • • • 17 225 15 L • • Call Rolling

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

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

$16,91018m-8th • • • 18 240 Varies Oct. 2/15

39 The Heiskell School 404-262-2233 $4,605- $11,475 2y-8th • • • 32 325 15-20 C • Appt. Call

3 High Meadows School 770-993-2940 $5,065- $15,505 PS-8th • • • 58 405 20 • Nov. Call

41 Little Da Vinci International School 678-510-1214 $3,150-

$6,750 18m-K5 • • 8 36 10 Nov. 3/31

38 Mill Springs Academy 770-360-1336 $20,069 1-12th • 49 310 8-12 • • Oct. Rolling

40 Shiloh Hills Christian School 770-926-7729 $4,325- $7,345 K3-12th • • • 29 272 15 B • • • Jan. Rolling

46 REGIon 2: ATLAnTA noRTH/noRTHEAST 50 The Atlanta Academy 678-461-6102 $7,400 -

$12,400 PK3-8th • • • 40 230 16 C • Nov. Feb.

47 Ava White Academy 770-536-6898 $11,500+ K-8 • 4 13 6-8 • Appt. Call

50 Brandon Hall School 770-394-8177 $27,400- $51,300 5-12th • 26 100 6 • • • Appt. Rolling

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

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

48 Friendship Christian School 678-845-0418 $6,850- $8,500 2y-12th • • • 30 180 6-8 C • • • Appt. Call

48 Lakeview Academy 770-531-2602 $9,480- $15,353

PreK-12th • • • 60 500 13 • • • Sept. Rolling

47 McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764 $8,825-

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49 Mount Pisgah Christian School 678-336-3443 $7,224- $14,725

Pre- 12th • • • 155 1100+ Varies ND • • Appt. Call

49 Seigakuin Atlanta International School 770-730-0045 $6,632-

$8,8002.5y-6th • • 15 100 10 C Oct. 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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53 Arbor Montessori School 404-321-9304 $7,810- $15,430 2.5-14y • • • 20 285 27 Nov. 2/15

52 Athens Academy 706-549-9225 $7,295- $14,800 3y-12th • • • 105 915 18 • • Oct. Call

55 Atlanta Montessori International School 404-325-6777 $8,720-

$16,465 2y-6th • • • 22 141 6-30 Nov. 2/15

58 Canterbury School 404-522-5659 $9,420- $14,160

Infant- 6th • • • 12 68 10 Appt. Rolling

57 The Children’s School 404-873-6985 $16,590 3y-6th • • • 91 403 20-24 Oct. Call

54 Cliff Valley School 678-302-1302 $3,885- $15,030 2y-6th • • • 40 240 18-24 Nov. Feb.

57 George Walton Academy 770-267-7578 $3,800- $8,650 K4-12th • 85 900 15 • • Sept. Jan.

55 Gerard Preparatory School 770-277-4722 $4,500- $7,500 3y-12th • • • 16 200 12-15 C • • Appt. Rolling

56 Greater Atlanta Christian School 770-243-2000 $10,000- $14,700 K3-12 • • • 150 1,850 13 C • • Nov. Rolling

52 Hebron Christian Academy 770-963-9250 $5,716- $7,280 K-12 • 88 1,017 20-25 ND • • Jan. Rolling

58 Highlands Montessori School 404-417-3399 $3,600- $8,370 2-6y • • • 8 50 12-20 • Feb. Call

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

59 Mount Carmel Christian School 70-279-8443 $4,310- $6,710

PK3- 8th • • • 20 150 15 C • • • Appt. Rolling

53 The Waldorf School of Atlanta 404-377-1315 $5,965- $13,100 3y-8th • • • 31 224 19 Oct. Feb.

60 REGIon 4: ATLAnTA SoUTH/SoUTHEAST/SoUTHwEST64 Arlington Christian School 770-964-9871 $6,405-

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

65 The Bedford School 770-774-8001 $15,750 1-9th • 22 141 10 • • Appt. Rolling

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

$9,945 K3-12th • • • 120 1,100 20 B • • • Appt. Rolling

107 Eastminster School 770-785-6780 $8,190- $10,920 K-10 • • 17 145 11 • • Appt. Rolling

67 The Heritage School 770-253-9898 $6,960- $13,175 3y-12th • • • 52 425 16 • • Appt. Call

61 Landmark Christian School 770-306-0647 $6,000- $13,000 K4-12 • • • 73 790 18 ND • • • Jan. Call

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

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

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

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

66 The Ron Clark Academy 678-651-2100 $600- $18,000 5-8th • 8 100 25 • Sept. Nov.

64 South Atlanta Learning Academy 404-281-3667 $5,500- $7,800 2y-12th • • • 8 100 14 • • • Call Rolling

65 Saint Nicholas Orthodox Academy 404-584-6088 $4,200-

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68 REGIon 5: ATLAnTA wEST 69 Atlanta Adventist

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

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73 Center Academy 770-733-1616 $9,000- $14,680 6-12th • 6 48 16 • • Appt. Rolling

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

71 Midway Covenant Christian School 770-590-1866 $2,455--

$5,415 K4-8th • • 25 300 16-18 P • Nov. Rolling

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

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

72 Praise Academy 770-943-2484 $2,800- $4,850 K3-12th • • • 19 250 15-20 M • • Appt. Rolling

71 St. Joseph Catholic School 770-428-3328 $5,791- $7,417 K-8th • • 35 490 26 CC • Jan. Feb.

70 TLE Christian Academy 770-218-1790 $8,500 6-12th • 3.5 20 6 ND • • • Appt. Rolling

72 Trinity Chapel Academy 678-831-1062 $6,000- $8,100 K-12th • • • 50 280 18 CG • • • Nov. Call

74 boARDInG SCHooLS76 Admiral Farragut Academy 727-384-5500 $10,610-

$35,400 PK-12th • • • 48 375 17 • • Oct. Rolling

82 Asheville School 828-254-6345 $42,110 9-12th 36 270 13 ND • Appt. 2/1

79 Brehm Preparatory School 618-457-0371 $37,800- $61,900 6-12th • 27 90 8 • Appt. Rolling

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

79 Garrison Forest School 410-559-3111 $43,860 8-12th • • • 83 672 15 • • Appt. Rolling

80 The Gow School 716-652-3450 $53,375 7-12th 41 140 4 • • Call Rolling

80 The Knox School 631-686-1600 $21,965- $43,286 6th-PG 28 125 12 • • • Nov. Rolling

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

81 Marine Military Academy 956-423-6006 $36,300 8-12th 27 270 12 • • Call Call

83 Randolph-Macon Academy 800-272-1172 $29,218- $31,052

6-12th,PG 40 365 15 M • • Appt. Call

75 The Rectory School 860-928-1328 $40,000 5-9th • • • 55 249 10 Oct. Rolling

78 Riverside Military Academy 770-538-2938 $17,150- $28,600 7-12th 45 380+ 14 ND • • Call Rolling

83 St. Margaret’s School 804-443-3357 $16,800- $43,200 8-12th 35 123 8 E • • Call Rolling

81 The Stony Brook School 631-751-1800 $39,900 7-12th 47 320 14 C • July Rolling

76 Tallulah Falls School 706-754-0400 $8,750- $29,500 6-12th 37 350 13-15 • • Appt. Rolling




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Schools PageArlington Christian School 64The Bedford School 65Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 63Eastminster School 107The Heritage School 67Landmark Christian School 61

Peachtree Academy Private School 61Romar Academy 63The Ron Clark Academy 66South Atlanta Learning Academy 64St. Nicholas Orthodox Academy 65Strong Rock Christian School 66

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The Bedford School offers a fresh start for students with learning disabilities and who are frustrated in traditional

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Douglasville A quick trip west of Atlanta on I-20, Douglasville has easy access to all that Atlanta offers—includ-ing Six Flags, 10 minutes away—but plenty of its own charm, too. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Douglasville’s historic district is an outstanding example of a turn-of-the-century southern railroad town.

Independent SchoolsSchools PageAtlanta Adventist Educational Complex 69Center Academy 73Imhotep Academy 69Midway Covenant Christian School 71Mount Paran Christian School 70

Praise Academy 72St. Joseph Catholic School 71TLE Christian Academy 70Trinity Chapel Academy 72

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TLE Christian Academy gave me the chance I was longing for…A school with no drama, bullies, or cliques. Here I am respected, my teachers allow me to work at my own pace. It’s like being tutored in a class setting. Now I can pursue my professional aspirations even gain practical experience, which gives me a competitive advantage. �is is the chance I wanted and the environment I thrive in.” -Ross Wilson, 10th grader

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here are many benefits of a boarding school education. boarding schools are an option for students seeking a more independent learn-ing experience. because boarding school students generally live on

campus, learning takes place in and out of the classroom almost on a 24-hour basis—learning about life is just as important as learning about subjects. due to the availability of faculty throughout the day, boarding school students can get the academic help they need as well as mentoring assistance.

When selecting a boarding school, it is important to visit the school campus, but representatives from many boarding schools visit Metro Atlanta throughout the year—contact each school for specific dates. u

boarding School DirectorySchools PageAdmiral Farragut Academy 76Asheville School 82brehm Preparatory School 79Eckerd Academy of the blue ridge 77Garrison Forest School 79the Gow School 80the knox School 80lyman Ward Military Academy 75

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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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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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ENumber of SchoolsElementary 22Intermediate 1Middle 7High 6Alternative 1Evening 1Centers 2

Total # of Students: 38,608 Spending per Student: $7,438

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

What’s NewAll five eligible Cherokee County high schools were named to the state’s 2011 AP Honors list as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Schools.

Number of SchoolsElementary 36Middle 14High 10Alternative 1K-8 School 1LEA Charters 2 Special Education Centers 3Center for Learning 1Magnet 2

Total # of Students: 50,500

Spending per Student: $9,071

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

What’s NewClayton County student performance exceeds the state’s average in the district’s graduation rate, and eighth-grade and eleventh-grade writing assessments

Number of SchoolsElementary 69Middle 25High 16Magnet 6Charter 7Special 2



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

What’s NewSince 2004, the overall number of Cobb County students taking Advanced Placement exams increased from 2,501 to 7,063, an increase of 182%! The District was recently named to the College Board’s Advanced Placement Achievement List.

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2010 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 849.59 (M) 842.975th: (R) 836.98 (M) 844.178th: (R) 844.79 (M) 831.55

2010 Average SAT: 1582

Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT Score Etowah High 1679Cherokee High 1606Creekview High 1584Woodstock High 1544Sequoyah High 1533

2010 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 827.14 (M) 823.445th: (R) 821.02 (M) 827.158th: (R) 828.95 (M) 812.89 2010 Average SAT: 1259 Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreLovejoy HS 1286Jonesboro HS 1283Forest Park HS 1279North Clayton HS 1273Riverdale HS 1250



Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT Score George Walton High 1711Wheeler High 1655Alan C. Pope High 1653Lassiter High 1633Harrison High 1577

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What’s NewCoweta County’s Evans Middle School, Western Elementary School, Northgate High School, Brooks Elementary School and Arbor Springs Elementary School were all recognized for improvement and achievement during the 2009-2010 school year.

Number of SchoolsElementary 77Middle 19High 22



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

What’s NewFour of DeKalb’s Engineering and Technology Education instructors at Arabia Mountain High School completed Engineering and Technology Education Industry Certification through the Georgia Department of Education and the Society of American Military Engineers.

Number of SchoolsElementary 20Middle 8High 4(High 2011-12) 5


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

What’s NewDouglas County’s fifth high school, New Manchester High School, will open for the 2011-2012 school year with grades nine through twelve. It has 102 classrooms and the state has designated the school capacity at 1,975 students.

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Top 3 Schools by Average 2010 SAT Score Northgate High 1524Newnan High 1508East Coweta High 1478

2010 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 830.29 (M) 821.715th: (R) 823.89 (M) 825.368th: (R) 830.08 (M) 813.40 2010 Average SAT: 1328 Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreChamblee High 1628Lakeside High 1617DeKalb School of the Arts 1526Druid Hills High 1513Dunwoody High 1497



Top 4 Schools by Average 2010 SAT Score Robert S. Alexander Comprehensive High 1403Douglas County High 1351Chapel Hill High 1324Lithia Springs High 1290

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Number of SchoolsElementary 17Intermediate 1Primary 1Middle 6High 5


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

What’s NewThe system’s Exceptional Children’s Program received the Pacesetter Award for the eighth consecutive year. It identifies the school system as a leader for outstanding efforts to improve the performance of students with disabilities.

Number of SchoolsElementary 19Middle 9High 5Charter 1Virtual (6-12) 1


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

What’s NewAll FCS middle schools offer high school credit for two courses to select students. In 2011-12, the course offerings that carry high school credit will be expanded to include all students.

Number of SchoolsElementary 59Middle 19High 16Charter 7


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

What’s NewThirty-four schools in Fulton County are being highlighted for improving and promoting academic excellence. The Single Statewide Accountability System awarded the schools in two categories, Greatest Gains and Highest Performance.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreMcIntosh High 1624Starr’s Mill High 1617Whitewater High 1518Fayette County High 1491Sandy Creek High 1436



Top 4 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreSouth Forsyth High 1623North Forsyth High 1515West Forsyth High 1559Forsyth Central High 1545



Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreNorthview High School 1728 Alpharetta High School 1719 Chattahoochee High 1687Milton High School 1650 Riverwood International Charter School 1640

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Number of SchoolsElementary 11Middle 4High 3Learning Centers 3


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

What’s NewThe Griffin-Spalding County School System is a Race to the Top system, with schools nationally recognized for character education and Blue Ribbon excellence and accredited with quality by SACS-CASI.

Number of SchoolsElementary 77Middle 25(Middle 2011-12) 26High 19Special entity 6Charter Schools 4


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

What’s NewThe work of GCPS counselors at seven schools have earned their program’s national distinction. The American School Counselor Association presented six schools with the “Recognized ASCA Model Program Designation,” while a seventh school has been recertified.

Number of SchoolsElementary 20Middle 6High 6Charter Career Academy 1


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

What’s NewTwo educators from the Hall County System were honored for being “Masters in Teaching-Life Changers at Work.” They are Cindy White from Da Vinci Academy and Darrell Skogman from Chestatee High School.

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Top 2 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreSpalding High 1374Griffin High 1265



Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreBrookwood High 1651Parkview High 1588Mill Creek High 1586Collins Hill High 1580North Gwinnett High 1560



Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreNorth Hall High 1558Chestatee High 1519West Hall High 1466Flowery Branch High 1456Robert W Johnson High 1419

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

What’s NewA study conducted by the Center for American Progress evaluating “educational productivity” ranks Henry County Schools in the highest level on the Basic ROI (return on investment) measure of educational productivity.



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

What’s NewPaulding County School District is among the 388 public school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on its Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement List.

Number of SchoolsElementary 11Middle 4High 3Career Academy 1Science and Technology Magnet 1Open Campus 1


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

What’s NewThe SkillsUSA chapter from Rockdale Career Academy earned 17 gold medals at the 2011 State Leadership and Skills Convention, the first time that one school won first place in every live media event.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreEagles Landing High 1500Union Grove High 1491Ola High 1484Woodland High 1392Dutchtown High 1375



Top 4 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreEast Paulding High 1395Hiram High 1364South Paulding High 1363Paulding County High 1346



Top 4 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreHeritage High 1470Salem High 1369Rockdale County High 1324Rockdale Magnet School for Science & Technology 1790

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2010 SAT ScoreHenry W. Grady High 1482North Atlanta High 1442Benjamin E. Mays High 1329Early College at Carver 1320Frederick Douglass High 1266

What’s NewParkside Elementary School will represent Atlanta Public Schools in NASA’s 2011 Teaching From Space Reduced Gravity Education Program. Teachers Ronnie Thomas and Bejanae Kareem are scheduled to participate in this year’s NASA program. They will conduct an experiment involving the impact of various gravity conditions on bubbles.

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

Number of SchoolsElementary 1Academy 1Middle 1High 1

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



What’s NewBuford City’s Buford Elementary School met adequate yearly progress (AYP) for the seventh consecutive year. Due to this honor, Buford Elementary has been recognized as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School.

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

Number of SchoolsEarly Learning 1Elementary 4Middle 1High 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 will open its new 4th and 5th grade academy, 5th Avenue 4/5 Academy, at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. The district’s former 4th and 5th grade academy will become a K- 3 school.

What’s NewState School Superintendent Dr. John Barge named Marietta Center for Advanced Academics a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement. MCAA is one of 11 schools recognized as a Top 10% school.

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ADVERTISER INDEXBoarding SchoolsAdmiral Farragut Academy .......................................... 76Asheville School ............................................................ 82brehm Preparatory School ........................................... 79Eckerd Academy ........................................................... 77Garrison Forest School ................................................. 79the Gow School ........................................................... 80the knox School .......................................................... 80lyman Ward Military Academy .................................... 75Marine Military Academy ............................................. 81randolph-Macon Academy ........................................ 83the rectory School....................................................... 75riverside Military Academy ......................................... 78St. Margaret’s School ................................................... 83the Stony brook School ............................................... 81tallulah Falls School .................................................... 76

Charter SchoolsImagine Schools ........................................................... 85kennesaw charter Science & Math Academy ............ 86

Early Educationbright horizons ............................................................. 94kids ‘r’ kids ................................................................... 94kroger: Earning Plus learning .......... Inside Front coverMontessori unlimited ................................................... 95 the Suzuki School ........................................................ 95

Field Trips, Outreach Programs & Family FunAtlanta cyclorama ...................................................... 105Sandy Springs hospitality and tourism ........................ 9Atlanta Shakespeare company ................................. 100brunswick and the Golden Isle .................................. 101 deSoto caverns .......................................................... 101 the Foxfire Museum ................................................... 105GeorgiaAquarium ...................................................... 102Interactive neighborhood for kids .......................... 105 Spivey hall Education ................................................. 102turner Field braves Museum and hall of Fame ....... 103u.S. Space and rocket center .................................. 103Waycross & the okefenokee Swamp ........................ 104young Audiences, Woodruff Arts center ................ 105Zoo Atlanta ................................................................. 104

Higher EducationAndrew college ............................................................ 13lanier technical college ............................... back coverSAE Institute .................................................................. 15 kennesaw State university Summer university .......... 11

Independent SchoolsAcademe of the oaks ................................................. 53 Alexsander Academy ................................................... 38 Arbor Montessori School ............................................. 53 Arlington christian School ...................................... 5, 64 Athens Academy .......................................................... 52the Atlanta Academy .................................................. 50 Atlanta Adventist Educational complex .................... 69Atlanta International School ....................................... 39 Atlanta Montessori International School .................... 55Ava White Academy ..................................................... 47the bedford School ..................................................... 65 brandon hall School .................................................... 50 brookstone Montessori ................................................ 95canterbury School ........................................................ 58 center Academy .......................................................... 73 the children’s School .................................................. 57 chrysalis Experiential Academy ................................. 42cliff Valley School ........................................................ 54 creative career Academy k-12 ................................... 43

cresco Montessori School ........................................... 42 cross of life christian Montessori School .................. 43cumberland Academy of Georgia .............................. 45Eagle’s landing christian Academy ............................ 63Eastside christian School ............................................ 40 Eastminster School ............................ Inside back cover Eaton Academy ............................................................ 44 Faith lutheran School ................................................. 41 Fellowship christian School ........................................ 44 First Montessori School of Atlanta ............................. 45 Friendship christian School ......................................... 48 George Walton Academy ........................................... 57Gerard Preparatory School .......................................... 55Greater Atlanta christian School ................................. 56 hebron christian Academy ......................................... 52 the heiskell School ..................................................... 39 the heritage School .................................................... 67 high Meadows School .................................................. 3 highlands Montessori .................................................. 58hope Springs christian School.................................... 56 Imhotep Academy ........................................................ 69 lakeview Academy ....................................................... 48landmark christian School .......................................... 61 little daVinci International School ............................. 41 McGinnis Woods country day School ....................... 47 Medlock bridge Montessori ........................................ 95Midway covenant christian School ............................ 71Mill Springs Academy .................................................. 38 Mount carmel christian School .................................. 59 Mount Paran christian School .................................... 70Mount Pisgah christian School .................................. 49 nesbit Ferry Montessori ............................................... 95 Peachtree Academy Private School ............................ 61 Praise Academy ........................................................... 72 Preston ridge Montessori ............................................ 95 romar Academy ........................................................... 63 the ron clark Academy ............................................... 66Seigakuin Atlanta International School ...................... 49 Shiloh hills christian School ........................................ 40 South Atlanta learning Academy ............................... 64St. Joseph catholic School ......................................... 71 St. nicholas orthodox Academy ................................. 65 Strong rock christian School ..................................... 66 Sugarloaf Montessori School ....................................... 95 tlE christian Academy ................................................ 70 trinity chapel Academy ............................................... 72 the Waldorf School of Atlanta .................................... 53

Neighborhoods city of college Park ..................................................... 62

Resources & Servicescaron treatment centers .............................................. 7radio disney ................................................................. 19the capital Grille restaurant....................................... 31the School box ............................................................ 73

Summer Camps Atlanta ballet ................................................................ 97 camp discovery at the children’s School .................. 99 high Meadows Summer day camp ........................... 98kennesaw State university Summer university .......... 11kids ‘r’ kids’ camp Amazing kids ............................ 100roswell budokon ........................................................ 100SquirrelHollowCamp ................................................. 99

Tutoring & Learning AssistanceAcademic Advantage tutoring .................................... 96Advance tutoring Education Services ........................ 97 In-home tutors of Atlanta ........................................... 96


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