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Winter/Spring 2013

Studying the High-Tech Fields of Tomorrow

Developing Your Child’s Study HabitsExploring the Bene�ts of Arts Education

STEM Education

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19 Headmaster’s Corner Suzanna Jemsby, Head of School for The Galloway School.

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77 Boarding School Directory

86 Public School Guide by County

94 Educational Resources Tutoring, summer camps and activities, field trips and more.

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STEM EducationWhy courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are more important than ever.

Building Strong Study HabitsTips from teachers and tutors on how to help your child study more effectively.

The Importance of Arts ProgramsEducators say that arts instruction stimulates students’ critical thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills and improves academic performance.

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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 22 atlanta city (T), cherokee, Gwinnett, HallMay 23 clayton, cobb, dekalb, Fulton, RockdaleMay 24 buford city, coweta, decatur city, Fayette, Forsyth, Griffin-Spalding, Marietta city, PauldingMay 31 atlanta city (Y), douglas, Henry

SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYSapril 1-5 coweta, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Henry, Rockdaleapril 8-12 atlanta city (T, Y), buford city, cherokee, clayton, cobb, decatur city, dekalb, douglas, Gwinnett, Marietta city, Pauldingapril 22-26 Griffin-Spalding

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

TESTING DATES JAn-JUn

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SSATJan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2,

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PUBLIC SCHOOLSWINTER HOLIDAYSdec. 17 – Jan. 1 Halldec. 19 – Jan. 2 Griffin-Spalding, Rockdaledec. 20 – Jan. 2 atlanta city (Y), Gwinnettdec. 20 – Jan. 4 atlanta city (T), Fultondec. 21 – Jan. 2 coweta, decatur citydec. 21 – Jan. 4 cherokee, Forsyth, Pauldingdec. 21 – Jan. 7 buford city, cobb dec. 24 – Jan. 4 Fayette, Marietta citydec. 24 – Jan. 7 dekalb, douglas, Henry, claytonJan. 21 allFeb. 11-15 decatur cityFeb. 15-18 clayton, cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, HallFeb. 18 atlanta city (T, Y), dekalbFeb. 18-20 buford cityFeb. 18-22 cherokee, coweta, douglas, Fayette, Griffin-Spalding, Henry, Marietta city, Paulding, Rockdale

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Brandon Hall Enters Historic AllianceBrandon hall School recently announced an alliance with Shanghai World Foreign language Middle School. this multi-year partnership allows students to pursue a dual diploma in both china and the united States.

Georgia SAT Scores on the RiseGeorgia’s high school se-niors scored an average of 1,452 on the SAt college-entrance exam, according to a report issued in Sep-tember. that represents a seven-point rise and marks the end of a five-year downward slide.

S.T.E.M. Schools Take Home Honorsthe technology Associa-tion of Georgia and the tAG education collab-orative announced the winners of the inaugural S.t.e.M. education Awards in September. the awards

are designed to honor schools and other organi-zations that support and promote education in the growing fields of Science, technology, engineer-ing and Math (S.t.e.M.). the Georgia School of Mathematics, Science and technology and carroll-ton Middle School were among the winners. For more information, visit www.tagonline.org.

Georgia Schools Win National Honorseight Georgia schools were among the 269 schools nationwide named 2012 national Blue Rib-bon Schools by the u.S. department of education in September. Austell intermediate School, Britt david Magnet Academy, chase Street elemen-tary, crabapple crossing elementary, Fairmount elementary, First Presbyte-rian day School, Kittredge Magnet School and Simp-son elementary were the

Georgia schools honored for high levels of academic achievement.

Entertainer Launches Green Nonprofit Singer and television personality cee lo Green visited Southwest Atlanta christian Academy, where he once attended school, for an August ground-breaking ceremony for the Greenhouse Founda-tion. the nonprofit aims to make “green” educa-tion more accessible to students in underserved school districts.

Atlanta Schools Among Top Catholic Schoolsholy Spirit Prepara-tory School in Atlanta and Pinecrest Academy in cumming were named among America’s top 50 catholic secondary schools by the national catholic high School honor Roll in September. it was holy Spirit’s third time receiving the honor

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and the fourth time for Pinecrest Academy.

Fulton County Experi-ences Record Enrollmentthe start of the 2012-2013 school year saw Fulton county Schools experi-ence an all-time high in student enrollment, with 93,818 students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade based on the first four weeks of school. that represents a population growth of more than 1,300 students over last year.

Atlanta School Cafete-rias Take State HonorsMetro Atlanta school cafeterias and school systems were among the winners at Georgia School nutrition Association’s na-tional School lunch Week

Kickoff luncheon on Sept. 26. Among the highlights: cobb county Schools won an award for Food Safety, while cherokee, Fulton and Gwinnett county Schools won awards for working with local farms and producers.

Early Learning Center Opens in BuckheadAtlanta international School opened its new early learning center on Aug. 21, offering full-immersion language instruction in French, German and Spanish for 3- and 4-year-old students. in other news, the school’s Adair Art, Science and design center recently received a leed silver rating from the u.S. Green Building council.

Woodward Academy to Begin Testing Students for Drug UseStarting with the 2013-2014 school year, college Park’s Woodward Acad-emy will begin administer-ing random drug tests to students. teachers and administrators will also be subjected to testing. the tests will be administered about every two weeks and results will be report-ed only to parents and the school’s administration. Woodward will become the second Georgia school to enforce random drug testing, after the Wesleyan School in norcross.

End-of-Course Tests Show ImprovementResults from the spring 2012 Georgia end-of-course tests show improvement in u.S. his-tory, economics, Biology, Physical Science, ninth Grade literature, Ameri-can literature and Math-ematics i. “end-of-course tests are more rigorous than the Georgia high School Graduation tests, so increases are further testament to the great job our teachers are doing delivering the Georgia Performance Standards to students in a way that they are grasping,” State School Superintendent dr. John Barge said.

ACCREDITATION official certification that guarantees a school provides an educationofareasonablyhighquality.Schoolsmustprovelevelsofquality and maintain continuous standards of improvement.

ACT an alternative to the SaT, this national college admissions examination consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science, with an optional 30-minute writing test.

ADEqUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) a measure of year-to-year student achieve-mentonstatewideassessmentsasrequiredby the No child left behind act.

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 pro-gram for children who have mild-to-moderate learning differences. It usually features smaller class sizes, individualized attention and multi-sensory learning methods.




CRITERION-REFERENCED COMPETENCY TESTS (CRCT) Tests designed to measure how well students in grades one through eight ac-quiretheskillsandknowledgedescribedin the Georgia Performance Standards.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Education that applies to children from birth to age eight, focusing specifically on their development, including physi-cal, emotional, sensory, communicative, cognitive and social needs.

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TESTS (GHSGT) all students seeking a Georgia high school diploma must pass four content areas as well as the Georgia High School Writing assessment.

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

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) a scholarship in Georgia, funded by the Georgia lottery, that rewards academi-cally achieving students with financial assistance to attend eligible public and private Georgia colleges and universities.

MISSION/PHILOSOPHY a statement outlining the guidelines a school follows to achieve its goals or maintain perfor-mance standards.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT a federal law passed in 2001 designed to ensure that all children have a fair and equalopportunitytoobtainahigh-qual-ity 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.

OPEN HOUSE an event held at a school, at which parents can learn more about the school and its offerings.

PSAT a standardized test that offers stu-dents practice for the SaT Reasoning Test andallowsthemtoqualifyfortheNationalMerit Scholarship Program.

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.

SUMMER CAMP a common destination for children and teenagers during the summer, at which they can participate in a variety of activities or classes.

Did You Know: More than 1.5 million HOPE scholarships have been awarded totaling more than

$6.6 billion.

AdvancED www.advanc-ed.orgParent organization for Southern association of colleges and Schools, advancEd advances edu-cation excellence through accreditation and school improvement

American Camp Association (ACA)www.acacamps.orgaccredits camps that meet industry-accepted and

government-recognized standards, educates owners and directors and establishes guidelines.

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)www.boardingschools.comThis organization of 300 boarding schools serves the professional develop-ment 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.orgRecognizes 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.

The Council of International Schools (CIS) www.cois.orgThe premier organization in International Education for the accreditation of schools and best Practice development.

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.

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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 Accrediting Commission (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 indicatorsofquality,volun-tary self-improvement and peer review to measure schools.

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

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 Charter School Association (GCSA) www.gacharters.orga membership organization whose mission is to be an ef-fective advocate and service provider for all charter public schools in Georgia.

Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) www.gisa-schools.organ association of private, independent and paro-chial schools throughout the state whose mission is to advance excellence and collaboration among Georgia’s 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 thequalityofeducationaland developmental servic-es 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, and a growing global alliance.

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 Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) www.napsec.orgRepresents private specialized education pro-grams and their leaders u


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).

bypromotinghighqualityprograms for individuals with disabilities and their families.

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

National Council for Private School Accredita-tion (NCPSA) www.ncpsa.orga consortium of several private school organi-

zations dedicated to preserving the integrity of the accreditation process for thousands of private schools across the nation.

Southeastern Associa-tion of Boarding Schools (SABS) www.sabs.organ association of 23 board-ing schools committed to promoting and supporting boarding education op-portunities in Southeastern states, including the caro-linas, alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) www.sacs.orgMember schools meet research-based standards and maintain continuous school improvement and qualityassurance.

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


Fulton County SchoolsPreschool Special Education Services

Serving all eligible Students ages 3-5 with disabilities.

Parents must live within the Fulton County Schools District.

Diagnostic & Evaluation Services Speech/Language Therapy Specialized Community & School Based Special Education

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment

practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.

Call 404-763-5600

Suzanna JemsbyHead of School, The Galloway School

Headmaster’s corner

Suzanna Jemsby recently took the helm of The Galloway School after working at the center for the advancement and Study of International Education. She is fluent in German and French and is a cellist as well as a published author of short stories.

What is your educational philosophy? I believe it’s important to focus on obtain-ing and mastering skills for life, rather than simply remembering content; focusing more on how rather than what students learn; assessing each student’s potential and helping them to realize it; helping students to realize that they will learn best if learning itself is fun.

What do you love most about your job? I love thinking about how to actively en-gage all learners in creative ways. and I love participating in the end-of-day car-pool with the 3-year-olds.

How can parents best contribute to the education process? Eat dinner with your children and engage them in conversation. It makes them think critically.

How is the field of education changing? The boundaries of the classroom have

been blasted wide open. Topics are global and incredibly interdisciplinary. language learning has never been as important as now.

What advice would you offer parents about their children’s education? choose a school and type of schooling whose philosophy, mission and values are close to that of the family. a focus on joy-ful learning will likely result in a confident, happy person who will find a good direc-tion for him or herself.

THE ESSENTIALS:THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL

Emphasis: a vibrant community of learn-ers who pursue the values of individuality, fearlessness, mastery and community.

Year Founded: 1969

Grades: Pre-k through High School

Students: 747

Avg. Class Size: 15

Tuition Range: $10,650 - $21,370

Accreditations or Affiliations: NaIS, SaIS, GISa, aaaIS

Location: chastain Park, buckhead

Contact: 404-252-8389, www.gallowayschool.org

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As technology continues to ex-pand at a rapid rate, careers in the fields of science, technology,

engineering and math (STEM) are among the fastest-growing jobs in the nation. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics

Administration, STEM-related job growth was three times greater than that of non-STEM jobs over the last 10 years. Over the next decade, STEM jobs are expected to grow at an even faster rate as those fields take on an increased importance due to continuing technological advances.

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EducationWHAT IT IS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

BY DANIEL BEAUREGARD

An early start on STEM educa-tion can give today’s elementary and high-school students an advantage when com-peting for high-tech, high-wage jobs in the future. For that reason, many schools in the At-lanta area and across the country are adopt-ing STEM initiatives and incorporating some as-pects of STEM into their curricula.

Exactly what falls un-der the heading of STEM can differ from school to school. But in general, STEM curricula emphasizes instruction that in-troduces students to the principles of these disciplines at an earlier age, even in elementary school, and makes these sub-jects accessible to all students instead of reserving them for advanced classes and gifted programs. And many such schools offer an “integrated” curriculum, mean-

ing that whether students are tak-ing biology or a language arts

class, what they’re learn-ing will relate in some way to STEM and how it applies to the real world.

In addition, STEM ed-ucation fosters an envi-ronment that encourages collaboration.

“STEM is driven by problem-solving, discov-ery, exploratory learning and student-centered development of ideas

and solutions,” says Andres Pinzon, STEM center director for Holy Spirit Pre-paratory School.

Approaches to STEM EducationThere are a number of different ap-proaches to teaching STEM in Atlanta, including schools dedicated solely to STEM learning. One of those is the Gwin-nett School of Mathematics, Science and


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Technology, a charter school in the Gwin-nett County school district. The Gwin-nett School came into being to produce students who could help fill employment gaps in STEM fields and “to bridge the interest that kids innately have of STEM and reach down into the elementary and middle schools and excite the students more,” says principal Jeff Mathews.

The school brings in partners to speak to the students each year, and every student is required to participate in a job-shadowing program and complete an internship at a local STEM company before graduating.

While many metro At-lanta schools with a STEM-based curriculum are high schools, the Marietta Center for Advanced Academ-ics (MCAA) serves students in grades three through five. That’s because the key to filling the gaps in the STEM fields is to get children interested at an early

age, while they’re open-minded and cre-ative, says principal Jennifer Hernandez.

Other area schools offer STEM cours-es as a part of a wider curriculum. Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek uses integrated technology in and out of the classrooms to help prepare stu-dents for post-secondary education in

STEM fields. Mount Carmel Chris-tian School offers technology and

engineering courses, and also features engineering, robotics and science clubs so students can further their interests outside of the classroom.

Students at Holy Spirit’s STEM lab have en-

gaged in such activities as competitive robotics and 3-D modeling. Fourth-grade students were able to ex-perience a 3-D simulation of the solar system.

Response has been so positive that for the 2012-2013 school year, the school

The key is to get children interested at an early age.

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has extended its offerings to include a STEM honors diploma program and a number of new STEM clubs, including Mythbusters and Cosmetic Design.

Cherokee Christian High School in Woodstock also features a separate STEM diploma program, the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Other schools offer separate STEM schools inside their walls: The Rockdale Magnet School for Science And Technol-ogy is housed within Rockdale County High School in Conyers.

Areas of EmphasisWhile the Gwinnett School focuses on bioscience, engineering and emerging technology, the emphasis at MCAA is on engineering. At one time, each grade lev-el was offered four different STEM classes, says Hernandez, but teachers and officials realized that engineering is “the glue that holds all the pieces together.”

Students from a third grade class about heat and energy recently de-signed, built and tested a solar oven to reinforce what they’d learned. Another group went into a creek on MCAA’s prop-erty and tested the water, then designed and built an eco-friendly birdhouse.

At the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, meanwhile, “the cornerstone of our curriculum is sci-entific research,” says director Mary Ann Suddeth. After fulfilling some required courses, students can branch out into a research area such as microbiology, phys-ics or engineering.

The school has several labs where stu-dents perform hands-on research in such areas as cellular biology, microbiology, an-imal and plant sciences and nanotechnol-ogy. Before graduating, each student is required to complete a scientific research project based on their area of study.

STEM 101

What is STEM, anyway? STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These four disciplines are considered crucial fields of study for today’s students.

Why is it important? STEM careers are among the fastest-growing fields in the country. STEM schools and curri-cula are designed to meet the growing need for workers in these areas.

What are some examples of STEM related fields or careers?A very brief list of STEM-related jobs and fields would include computer science, bio-chemistry, robotics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineer-ing, astrophysics, nanotechnology, statistics, nuclear physics and mathematical biology.

Preparing for the FutureWhether incorporating STEM into an ex-isting curriculum or focusing exclusively on a specific STEM field, all of these schools are pursuing the same goal: ac-quainting students with areas of study that are becoming increasingly impor-tant—and preparing them to pursue degrees and careers in science and engi-neering fields.

The goal at the Rockdale Magnet School, says Suddeth, is to expose stu-dents to academic opportunities that will help rocket them into top-notch col-leges and jobs. “Our students stand out in those application processes because of the opportunities they’ve had here,” she says.

The majority of students at MCAA, says Hernandez, will “matriculate through high school, college and beyond” in the STEM field.

“We feel that giving the students the opportunity to learn at a higher level and be exposed to STEM will really propel them forward and prepare them” for the future, she says.

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HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN MORE EFFECTIVELYBY SUSAN FLOWERS

There are many elements that contribute to a student’s educational success, including finding the right school, building a strong relationship

with your child’s teachers and even encouraging a child’s participation in extracurricular

activities. But one of the most important components of a thriving educational career is

the establishment of good study habits.

STRONGStudy Habits

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E ducational achievement hinges on parental involvement that evolves to fit the child’s needs, from the

first day of first grade to high school graduation and beyond.

Communication with your child is critical, both when establishing a study routine and afterward, to ensure that things go smoothly. That means not only telling a child to do his or her homework but learning their existing study habits in order to help improve them.

“Knowing how your child learns is the key to providing support,” says Joye Cal-laway, director of the Academic Resource Center at the Lovett School.

Where and When to StudyObserving where your child does his or her homework is a good place to start. Experts agree that a well-defined home-work area is crucial. Consider establishing a “homework office” to enforce the idea that studying is important and requires its own space. Students “should not be

lounging on the bed,” says Libby Porter, who teaches skills and strategies for success at Marist School.

And make sure to keep this study area free from such distrac-tions as music and cell or smart phones. “Even if the phone is on vibrate, it lights up, and for kids who are visual learners, that’s a distraction,” she says.

Even more impor-tant than where your student studies is when. Sitting down to study at a consistent

time every day reinforces it as part of the child’s everyday routine. What time of day that takes place depends on finding your child’s best time of day to focus and con-centrate. Many educators recommend im-mediately after school, before your child becomes too tired to study effectively.

As for how long a child should study, that will vary depending on the child’s grade level and their workload. In gen-eral, setting aside an hour each day is a good place to start.


Sitting down to study at a consistent time

every day reinforces it as part of the child’s

everyday routine.



Start with brief periods of study, punc-tuated by short breaks.

“Students should try to fully focus on their work for 20 minutes,” which is about what our short-term memory can actu-ally process, says Porter. After that, she stresses a break of no longer than five minutes, as longer breaks can reduce concentration.

Parental InvolvementOrganizing your child’s study time is an-other major step. Have him or her write down objectives for each day’s session and keep a log so that he or she can see their results. Encourage them to break larger tasks into smaller ones to make them seem less intimidating.

Check in afterward to see what they’ve covered and whether they’ve re-tained it. “Ask them to recap it in two minutes,” says Porter. “That’s when they know ‘I’ve got this,’ or ‘I didn’t really get this,’” she adds.

If your child is in-volved in extracurricu-lar activities, tests and special projects can get lost in the shuffle of prac-tices, games and les-sons. Keep a calendar in a common area, such as the kitchen, so that prep-aration for a Friday spell-ing quiz can be a priority throughout the week.

Learning to be creative with free time is also important. Use the ride to baseball practice as a chance to practice spelling words. “It’s the little things that you can do that make such a big impact,” says

Danielle Hawkins, assis-tant director of Atlanta Tutors.

Another key area of communication is mak-ing sure your child gets adequate rest. Lack of sleep eventually wears down a child’s cognitive abilities, and can make it difficult to concentrate and retain information.

“Deprivation can ex-haust our memory and our processing of material,” says Porter. “Students will no-tice that they can’t locate the right word in their brain, and they will find that their abilities are compromised.”

Another key area of communication

is making sure your child gets adequate rest.



Proper nutrition is just as important: “Healthy food fuels the brain to work ef-ficiently and effectively,” says Callaway.

But while parents should always be available, parent and child should work toward the child’s independence.

“Children do not want their parents to do their homework for them,” says Callaway. “Ownership is important and essential for a student’s self-esteem, es-pecially by the middle school years.”

Other SourcesMany schools have research labs or spe-cial programs designed to assist students. The Lovett School’s Academic Resource

Center offers a learning specialist pro-gram that assists with time management, study skills and other learning strategies. Similarly, the Academic Resource Center at Pace Academy helps students develop strong learning habits.

Tutors can also be a valuable re-source, bringing a fresh perspective to study challenges. “Our tutors assess situ-ations with a fresh pair of eyes and imple-ment new tactics that are tailored to the families’ individual needs,” says Hawkins of Atlanta Tutors. “The tutor will then build a specific plan for that student and his or her family.”

Last but not least, don’t forget the most important figure in your child’s school life—the person who teaches him or her every day. “If a child is struggling, that’s the time to talk to a teacher,” she says.

At every stage of a child’s education, motivated parents can do a great deal to ensure academic success. Paying atten-tion, creating structure and giving chil-dren the space they need can go a long way toward putting your young scholar on the right path.

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE STUDYING

1. Before beginning a study session, have your child write down the goals for that day’s study time.

2. Have your child study at the same time each day.

3. Keep a daily log so that your child can track his or her progress and accomplish-ments.

4. Major projects and papers can be intimi-dating for children. Help your child get started by breaking large tasks into small, doable pieces. This practice will also help your child to form good habits and avoid procrastination.

5. Don’t overload or overschedule your child to the point that studying is secondary to extracurricular activities.

Students “should not be lounging on the bed” when studying, says Marist’s Libby Porter. Help them establish a “homework office.”


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EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS EDUCATION

BY CADY SCHULMAN

ARTin the Classroom

According to the advocacy group Americans for the

Arts, arts education stim-ulates critical thinking, refines cognitive and cre-ative skills and strength-ens problem-solving. Par-ticipation in arts programs has also been linked with gains in math, reading and other areas, accord-ing to the research com-pendium Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Achievement and Social Devel-opment.

“Research in education is showing us that the creative thought process … [and] the high order of thinking skills we need to be instilling in kids are a fundamental component of their intelligence,” says Kevin Glass, headmaster of Atlanta Inter-national School (AIS).

An early grounding in the arts helps students draw connections between different subjects, says John Kennedy, headmaster at Lakeview Academy. In drawing classes, for example, students “go from stick figures to proportions, which is a mathematical term,” he says.

“And music helps with composition, which is used in writing.”

“All schools need to have a core art program,” says Jessica Henley, head of school at Creative Ca-reer Academy. “It just builds that bridge.”

A Wealth of OptionsFortunately, metro Atlan-ta is rich with options. Its public school systems, in-cluding those in DeKalb,

Fulton and Gwinnett Counties, each boast an arts department that stresses the importance of arts education in a well-rounded curriculum. Similarly, most of Atlanta’s independent schools offer classes in music, visual and/or perform-ing arts.

But while just about any school in the Atlanta area offers some form of basic arts instruction, some have chosen to single out arts education as a key part of their academic focus. Mill Springs Acade-my, an independent school in Alpharetta, employs a full-time arts faculty including two art teachers, a band director, a music teacher, a theater teacher and a technical


At a time when some educators are obsessed

with rankings on standardized tests and many

school systems face spending cuts, arts education

can be seen as a luxury. But studies have shown

that instruction in visual arts, music, theater and

other disciplines can promote cognitive abilities,

critical thinking and problem-solving skills.



director. Lakeview Academy has added new programs and staff in recent years to ensure that every middle school student is able to take at least three years of art, drama and music.

Mount Paran Christian School of-fers the Dozier School of the Performing Arts, a school-within-a-school providing courses in dance, drama and vocal and instrumental music, as well as the after-school Murray Arts Academy. And at Cre-ative Career Academy, students choose a major and pursue a curriculum based on such fields as computer science, video game design and digital filmmaking.

Atlanta’s charter and magnet schools each offer a different degree of empha-sis on the arts, as well. The Atlanta Pre-paratory Academy, a K-8 charter school, includes a magnet-like arts and technol-ogy focus, while the DeKalb School of the Arts, a magnet school serving grades eight through 12, combines a rigor-

ous academic curriculum with studies in dance, drama, creative writing and other disciplines.

But independent, charter and magnet schools aren’t alone in offering a more concentrated focus on the arts. In addi-tion to its Fine & Performing Arts Depart-ment, Atlanta Public Schools has devel-oped ArtsAPS, a three-year program to improve arts curriculum and implement arts testing in grades five, eight and 10. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Depart-ment of Education, the program under-went a pilot run at Grady High School in 2011 and aims to become a national model for arts education.

Helping Students LearnIn addition to their academic benefits, arts programs can also provide students with the motivation to stay in school.

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looks forward to walking into a room and playing with clay and making something beautiful,” says Kennedy of Lakeview Academy. “There are a lot of children who find humiliation, who find frustra-tion [in school]. If you can find something that gives them some kind of feeling of success, you’re going to keep them in school.”

Most importantly, says Glass from AIS, introducing children to the arts can help them figure out what their passions are and give them confidence and a sense of self that will serve them well in the world beyond school.

“If you can discover that thing that makes your heart sing, you know you’ll have a happy and healthy life,” he says. “[They will] leave school with absolute understanding that they can and will do new and cool [things] with their lives.”

HOW ARTS EDUCATION PROMOTES LEARNING

Drama instruction has been shown to help develop literacy skills.

According to multiple studies, stu-dents who take music classes in high school are more likely to score higher on standard-ized math tests. One reason is that training in rhythm emphasizes such mathematical concepts as proportion, patterns and ratios.

Learning to dance or play an instrument and performing in front of peers can instill confidence, persistence and self-esteem, allowing students to overcome fears and see that they can succeed.

At-risk students “cite their participation in the arts as reasons for staying in school,” pointing to such factors as “a supportive environment that promotes constructive … criticism and one where it is safe to take risks.”

Source: Critical Evidence: How the Arts Bene�t Student Achieve-ment (National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and the Arts Education Partnership)


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$18,000 2-12th • 4 15 5 • Appt. Rolling

41 Atlanta International School 404-841-3840 $19,080- $21,780 3K-12th • • • 142 1,100 16 • Dec. 1/13

47 Cumberland Academy of Georgia 404-835-9000 $21,500 4-12th • 12 80 6-10 • • • Appt. Rolling

44 Eastside Christian School 770-971-2332 $5,046- $8,283 K5-8th • • 50 350 12 C • • • Appt. Call

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

43 Faith Lutheran School 770-973-8921 $4,000- $7,000 2y-8th • • • 17 230 15 L • Call Rolling

47 First Montessori School of Atlanta 404-252-3910 $10,260-

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42 The Galloway School 404-252-8389 $10,650- $21,370 3y-12th • • • 89 747 15 • Dec. 2/4

42 The Heiskell School 404-262-2233 $4,700- $14,055 2y-8th • • • 29 257 14 C • Appt. Rolling

3 High Meadows School 770-993-2940 $5,240- $16,030 3y-8th • • • 55 400 18 • Call 2/15

46 Holy Spirit Preparatory School 678-904-2811 $5,404- $19,418

PK2-12th • • • 107 693 Call CC • • Call Rolling

40 Mill Springs Academy 770-360-1336 $20,570- $21,860 1-12th • 50 322 10 • • Sept. Rolling

44 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 770-971-0245 $9,380- $10,650 K-8th • • 39 493 18 ND • Jan. Rolling

43 Porter Academy 770-594-1313 $18,200- $19,025 PK-8th • • • 20 66 10 • Appt. Rolling

21 Roswell International Math & Science School 770-649-8383 $4,400-

$5,850 PK4 • • 2 12 12 Jan. Rolling

48 REGION 2: ATLANTA NORTH/NORTHEAST 51 Atlanta North School 770-512-8456 $3,850-

$5,800 PK4-8th • • • 5 70 15 • Appt. Rolling

55 Brandon Hall School 770-394-8177 $26,095- $49,995 6-12th • 28 140 6 • • • Appt. Rolling

50 Bridgeway Christian Academy 770-751-1972 $3,800- $10,600 PK-8th • • • 35 186 Varies ND • • • 1/31 Rolling

50 Crimson Academy 678-482-5678 $640- $660 mo. 6wks-K • • • 12 40 10 C • Appt. Rolling

52 Lakeview Academy 770-532-4383 $6,120- $15,345 K3-12th • • • 61 588 15 • • Appt. Rolling

49 McGinnis Woods Country Day School 770-664-7764 $8,875-

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54 Mount Pisgah Christian School 678-336-3443 $9,045- $16,635

Infant-12th • • • 225 970 16 ND • • Jan. 2/28

53 Northwoods Montessori School 770-457-7261 $6,720- $9,700 2-12y • • • 8 175 25 Appt. Rolling

52 North Georgia Christian School 678-828-8350 $5,765- $8,075 K5-12 • • 24 211 16 C • • Appt. Rolling

53 Seigakuin Atlanta International School 770-730-0045 $7,100-

$9,200 PK-6th • • 16 100 11 Appt. Rolling

51 Sugar Hill Christian Academy 678-745-4121 $6,746- $7,028 K-8th • • • 23 275 16 C • Appt. Rolling

54 Victory World Christian School 678-684-2030 $5,858- $5,967 PK4-5th • • • 12 127 15 ND • • Call 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 Q = Quaker SdA = Seventh Day Adventist


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$15,600 K3-12th • • • 135 955 19 • • Oct. Call

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

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61 The Children’s School 404-873-6985 $17,250 3y-6th • • • 60 400 22 Dec. 3/1

59 Cliff Valley School 678-302-1302 $4,050- $15,630 2y-8th • • • 50 260 20 Nov. 2/1

60 The Friends School of Atlanta 404-373-8746 $15,800- $17,000 PK-8th • • • 27 172 9:1 Q • Appt. Rolling

62 George Walton Academy 770-267-7578 $3,500- $8,950 K4-12th • • 80 875 15 • • Nov. Jan.

60 Greater Atlanta Christian School 770-243-2000 $10,540- $15,490 K3-12th • • • 224 1,835 1:13 C • • • Nov. Rolling

58 Hebron Christian Academy 770-963-9250 $5,891- $7,580 K-12th • • 69 946 20 C • • Jan. Rolling

57 Heritage Preparatory School of Georgia 404-815-7711 $4,750-

$14,325 PK4-8th • • 24 141 11 C • Oct. 2/8

58 Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School 706-433-0223 $9,400 9-12th 16 132 16 CC • • Appt. Mar.

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

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61 Providence Christian Academy 770-279-7200 $8,500- $14,000 K-12th • • 119 645 15 C • • • Oct. Rolling

64 REGION 4: ATLANTA SOUTH/SOUTHEAST/SOUTHWEST68 Arlington Christian School 770-964-9871 $6,650-

$10,200 K5-12th • • 32 275 16 C • • • Jan. Rolling

68 The Bedford School 770-774-8001 $16,350 1-9th • 21 129 10 • • Jan Call

69 Cornerstone Leadership Academy 770-987-4400 $9,600-

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67 Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy 770-957-2927 $2,790-

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107 Eastminster School 770-785-6780 $8,800- $11,800 K-12th • • 22 160 12 • • Appt. Rolling

66 Harvester Christian Academy 770-942-1583 $3,900- $6,800 K4-12 • • • 28 301 18 C • Jan. Rolling

71 The Heritage School 770-253-9898 $7,205- $13,640

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66 Landmark Christian School 770-306-0647 $4,225- $13,500 K4-12th • • 79 843 15 • • Oct. Feb.

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

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

70 Strong Rock Christian School 678-833-1200 $5,071- $10,644 K3-12th • • • 79 765 18 C, ND • • • Appt. Rolling

2 Woodward Academy 404-765-4001 $10,000- $21,950 PK-12th • • 281 2,778 18 • • Jan. 3/1

72 REGION 5: ATLANTA WEST 73 Atlanta Girls’ School 404-604-0900 $19,800 6-12th • 28 207 14 • • Oct. Feb.

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

75 Midway Covenant Christian School 770-590-1866 $2,075-

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

74 St. Joseph Catholic School 770-428-3328 $5,878- $7,641 K-8th • • 54 490 27 CC • Jan. Rolling

76 Trinity Chapel Academy 678-831-1062 $6,800- $8,900

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77 bOARDING SCHOOLS84 Asheville School 828-254-6345 $43,800 9-12th 36 275 12 • • Appt. 2/1

81 Brehm Preparatory School 618-457-0371 $41,400- $66,900 6-12th • 25 90 5 • • Appt. Rolling

82 The Gow School 716-652-3450 $35,000- $54,500 7-12th 37 151 4 • • Appt. Rolling

83 New York Military Academy 845-534-3710 $14,000- $36,000 7-12th 17 125 12 ND • • Appt. Rolling

82 The Piney Woods School 601-845-2214 $7,500- $22,500 9-12th 17 130 10-15 C • Appt. Rolling

79 Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School 706-746-7467 $16,150- $40,850 6-12th • 50 350 15 P • • Appt. Call

78 The Rectory School 860-928-1328 $45,000 K-9th • • • 75 220 10 Appt. Rolling

80 Riverside Military Academy 800-462-2338 $17,150- $28,600 7-12th 45 420 14 • • Dec. Rolling

85 St. Margaret’s School 804-443-3357 $17,200- $44,500 8-12th 35 105 7 E • • Call 2/1

78 St. Thomas More School 860-823-3861 $44,000- $46,000 8-12th 38 165 6-10 CC • Appt. Rolling

83 The Stony Brook School 631-751-1800 $41,500 7-12th 46 324 14 C • Appt. Rolling

81 Tallulah Falls School 706-754-0400 $8,750- $32,500 6-12th 40 370 12 • • Oct. Call




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Total # of Students: 38,293 Spending per Student: $8,963

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

What’s Newcherokee county School district class of 2012 graduates earned the highest SAt scores in the district’s history, beating the national average by 89 points.

Number of Schoolselementary 36Middle 14 high 9 charter 2 Special education centers 2 Magnet 1

Total # of Students: 50,204

Spending per Student: $10,084

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

What’s Newthe clayton county Board of education has appointed luvenia Jackson, a veteran educator with 33 years’ experience serving the children of clayton county, as interim superintendent. She was sworn in on oct. 1, 2012, replacing Superintendent edmond heatley.

Number of Schoolselementary 65Middle 25high 15Magnet 6charter 5Special education centers 2Virtual Academies 2



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

What’s Newhendricks elementary School is one of just seven public schools in Georgia to be named a 2012 national Blue Ribbon School by the u.S. department of education.

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2012 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 857.13 (M) 848.405th: (R) 842.24 (M) 841.138th: (R) 849.71 (M) 840.95

2012 Average SAT: 1587

Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Score etowah high 1615cherokee high 1597creekview high 1593Woodstock high 1576Sequoyah high 1570

2012 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 830.75 (M) 820.745th: (R) 826.72 (M) 823.908th: (R) 832.71 (M) 814.01 2012 Average SAT: 1254 Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorelovejoy high 1314Riverdale high 1285north clayton high 1272Jonesboro high 1253Forest Park high 1251



Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Score Walton high 1743Pope high 1645lassiter high 1636Wheeler high 1611Kennesaw Mountain high 1572

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Number of Schoolselementary 19 Middle 6high 3charter 3Alternative 3 central education center 1



Board of Education770-254-2800www.coweta.k12.ga.us

What’s Newcoweta county Schools and the Shenandoah Georgia Youth Science and technology center are accepting donations of used computers and devices for use by students in the county’s “Bring Your own technology” initiative.

Number of Schoolselementary 69Middle 19high 18charter 11Magnet 6learning centers and Alternative Schools 11



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

What’s NewKittredge Magnet School for high Achievers was named a 2012 national Blue Ribbon School by the u.S. department of education. the school was honored as an exemplary high Performing School.

Number of Schoolselementary 20 Middle 8 high 5 centers 2


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

What’s NewSAt scores for douglas county increased in all three areas over last year. the school system’s total average increased by 21 points over 2011’s score of 1,352, and 31 points over the 2010 average of 1,342 points.

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2012 Average CRCT Scores3rd: (R) 835.75 (M) 825.935th: (R) 827.10 (M) 825.838th: (R) 833.02 (M) 816.43 2012 Average SAT: 1343 Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorechamblee high 1613deKalb School of the Arts 1559lakeside high 1529dunwoody high 1509deKalb early college 1480



Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Score Alexander high 1418douglas county high 1401chapel hill high 1384new Manchester high 1276lithia Springs high 1264

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Number of Schoolselementary 16 Middle 6 high 5 intermediate 1Primary 1 Alternative 1open campus 1



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

What’s NewFayette county’s high school seniors scored 1.8 points over the national average on 2012 Act scores, and 2.2 points over the state composite score.

Number of Schoolselementary 20Middle 9 high 5 Alternative 1 charter 1Virtual 1evening 1


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

What’s NewForsyth county Schools are ranked no. 3 in the united States for the largest enrollment gain from 2005 to 2010. Forsyth is the only school district in Georgia to make the top 10 list in enrollment gains.

Number of Schoolselementary 58 Middle 19 high 17 charter 8 centers 2


What’s NewFor the first time in the county’s history, 108 students have been named semifinalists in the 58th annual national Merit Scholarship Program. the students were identified through remarkably high scores on the PSAt/national Merit Scholarship Qualifying test. Winners will be named in the spring.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT ScoreMcintosh high 1633Starr’s Mill high 1605Whitewater high 1516Sandy creek high 1456Fayette county high 1423



Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorelambert high 1609South Forsyth high 1606West Forsyth high 1567Forsyth central 1518north Forsyth high 1518



Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorenorthview high 1769Johns creek high 1729Milton high 1681Roswell high 1677chattahoochee high 1674

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What’s Newthe caterpillar Foundation donated $20,000 to the Griffin-Spalding School district over the summer. the money will go toward starting a Science, technology, engineering and Mathematics (SteM) program at cowan Road elementary and Jackson Road elementary.

Number of Schoolselementary 77Middle 26 high 18Alternative 2 charter 3open campus 1Virtual School 1Special education 4 Total # of Students: 159,296 Spending per Student: $9,369

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

What’s NewMill creek high School’s 2012 Pride of Mill creek Marching Band has been invited by Queen elizabeth ii to participate in london’s new Year’s day Parade on Jan. 1, 2014.

Number of Schoolselementary 12 Middle 6high 5charter 10career Academy 1


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

What’s Newlanier charter career Academy launched its newest program, the Workforce development Academy (WdA), in August 2012. the WdA will focus on developing the skills local employers say are needed in the workforce.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT ScoreBrookwood high 1614north Gwinnett high 1595Parkview high 1587collins hill high 1557Peachtree Ridge high 1547



Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorenorth hall high 1536chestatee high 1449West hall high 1441Flowery Branch high 1425Johnson high 1400

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

What’s NewBrendan Bell, a sophomore at Stockbridge high School, has been named to serve on State School Superintendent John Barge’s 2012-2013 Student Advisory Board. Bell is one of only 50 students selected from more than 750 applicants statewide.

Number of Schoolselementary 19 Middle 9high 5 Alternative 2


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

What’s NewJill oberklofer, a teacher at Mcclure Middle School, was featured on Atlanta television station WXiA 11 Alive’s “class Act” segment for her inventive approach to teaching Social Studies, turning her classroom into a fantasy realm known as obertopia.

Number of Schoolselementary 11 Middle 4 high 3 Alternative 1charter 1Magnet 1open campus 1 Virtual School 1


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

What’s NewRockdale career Academy and heritage, Rockdale county and Salem high Schools were named 2012 Advanced Placement honor Schools by state superintendent dr. John Barge.

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scorenorth Paulding high 1451hiram high 1377east Paulding high 1374Paulding high 1328South Paulding high 1327



Top 3 Schools by Average 2012 SAT Scoreheritage high 1400Rockdale high 1353Salem high 1306

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Top 5 Schools by Average 2012 SAT ScoreGrady high 1508north Atlanta high 1426carver early college 1336South Atlanta high Schoolof law and Social Justice 1320carver School of the Arts 1306

What’s NewAtlanta Public School students were judged “outstanding” at the 2012 international Student Media Festival. ten of the state competition-winning projects submitted by APS students in collaboration with their media specialists and teachers were judged outstanding and received the excellence in Media Production award.

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

Number of Schoolselementary 1Middle 1high 1Academies 1

Total # of Students: 3,077Spending per Student: $11,253



What’s NewBuford high School students Kennedy Webster and Grant hall were named commended Students in the 2013 national Merit Scholarship Program. danielle Reed was named a semifinalist in the national Achievement Scholarship Program.

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

Number of Schoolselementary 4 Middle 1 high 1 intermediate 1 early learning center 1

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

Number of Schoolselementary 7Sixth Grade 1 Middle 1 high 1 Alternative 1Magnet 1







What’s Newthe national Scholastic Press Association awarded decatur high School magazine Carpe Diem a rating of “All-American,” with marks of distinction in concept, content, writing and editing, and photography and graphics.

What’s Newthe Georgia department of education named West Side elementary a “highest Performing” school and Sawyer Road elementary a “high Progress” school. these awards go to schools with the highest academic performance or biggest gains by students in the last three years.

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Early Educationkids ‘R’ kids ................................................................... 33 Montessori unlimited ................................................... 11

Field Trips and Outreach Programsatlanta cyclorama ...................................................... 103 atlanta History center ................................................ 103 cherokee Historical association ............................... 104 deSoto caverns .......................................................... 100 The Foxfire Museum ................................................... 104GeorgiaAquarium ...................................................... 101Georgia Sports Hall of Fame .................................... 104Interactive Neighborhood for kids .......................... 105lEGolaNd discovery center................................... 105lookout Mountain attractions ................................... 101Pine Mountain Gold Museum.................................... 102Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism ............................ 9Spivey Hall Education ................................................. 102Zoo atlanta ................................................................. 103

Independent Schoolsalexsander academy ................................................... 40arlington christian School ...................................... 5, 68athens academy .......................................................... 57atlanta Girls’ School ..................................................... 73atlanta International School ....................................... 41atlanta North School ................................................... 51The bedford School ..................................................... 68brandon Hall School .................................................... 55bridgeway christian academy..................................... 50brookstone Montessori ................................................ 11canterbury School ........................................................ 62center academy .......................................................... 76The children’s School .................................................. 61cliff valley School ........................................................ 59cornerstone leadership academy ............................. 69crimson academy ........................................................ 50cumberland academy of Georgia .............................. 47Eagle’s landing christian academy ........................... 67Eastminster School ............................ Inside back coverEastside christian School ............................................ 44Eaton academy ............................................................ 45Faith lutheran School ................................................. 43First Montessori School of atlanta ............................. 47The Friends School of atlanta ..................................... 60The Galloway School .................................................... 42George Walton academy ........................................... 62Greater atlanta christian School ................................. 60Harvester christian academy ...................................... 66

Hebron christian academy ......................................... 58The Heiskell School ..................................................... 42Heritage Preparatory School of Georgia .................... 57The Heritage School .................................................... 71Holy Spirit Preparatory School .................................... 46High Meadows School .................................................. 3lakeview academy ....................................................... 52landmark christian School .......................................... 66McGinnis Woods country day School ....................... 49Medlock bridge Montessori ........................................ 11Midway covenant christian School ............................ 75Mill Springs academy .................................................. 40Monsignor donovan catholic High School ................ 58Mount bethel christian academy ............................... 44Mount carmel christian School .................................. 63Mount Paran christian School .................................... 73Mount Pisgah christian School ................................... 54Nesbit Ferry Montessori ............................................... 11North Georgia christian School .................................. 52Northwoods Montessori School .................................. 53Porter academy ............................................................ 43Praise academy ........................................................... 75Preston Ridge Montessori ............................................ 11Providence christian academy ................................... 61Romar academy ........................................................... 67Roswell International Math & Science School ............ 23Seigakuin atlanta International School ...................... 53St. Joseph catholic School ......................................... 74Strong Rock christian School ...................................... 70Sugar Hill christian academy ...................................... 51Sugarloaf Montessori ................................................... 11Trinity chapel academy ............................................... 76victory World christian School .................................... 54Woodward academy ........................ Inside Front cover

Neighborhoods city of college Park ..................................................... 65

Public Schoolsatlanta Heights charter School ................................... 87Fulton county Schools ................................................. 18

Resources & Serviceschildren’s Healthcare of atlanta ................... back coverProject Identity at Morehouse college ......................... 7Radio disney ................................................................. 25The School box .......................................................... 23

Summer Camps alexsander academy Summer camp ......................... 99atlanta ballet centre for dance Education ................ 95atlanta Girls’ School Summer camp .......................... 97The children’s School Summer Programs .................. 97Georgia ballet ............................................................... 99Georgia Shakespeare ................................................. 100High Meadows Summer day camp ........................... 96McGinnis Woods country day School Summer camp .. 98New york Military academy Summer Programs ........ 98Rabun-Gap Nacoochee Weekend Summer camp . 100SquirrelHollowDayCamp ........................................... 99

Tutoring & Study SkillsIn-Home Tutors of atlanta ........................................... 95


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