Education Focus, January 2016

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Your Decision Today Will Influence the Next Decade By: Kids ‘R’ Kids

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality child-care facility that combines learning with playing.

At every stage of your child’s jour-ney, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers.

Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years. Each summer we host the most popular summer camp in Cumming, Ga. This summer, we will be lighting the torch for the gold medal summer games of 2016. Campers will experience a global adventure in the cities and countries participating in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Camp-

ers will learn Olympic size facts and participate in great indoor and outdoor games. This year’s summer camp will foster Olympic values of friendship, sportsmanship, and fair play while hav-ing a summer full of high energy activi-ties and good old fashioned fun!

From the well-trained staff mem-bers to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establish-ing the basis for their future learning experiences. Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a caf-eteria, playgrounds with age appropri-ate equipment, computer lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more! We have both a Jr. and Senior aftercare program. We service 6 local Elementary Schools. We are proud to support Toys for Tots, Wounded Worriers, St. Jo-seph's Food Pantry, and Dawsonville No kill Animal Shelter.

We are open for care from 6am to 6:30pm. Please feel free to stop by for a complimentary tour between the hours of 10am and 4pm, or call to schedule

a tour at any other time. Regardless of your need, whether full time, part time, after school care, or seasonal camps, Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place for your child.

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“Kids ‘R’ Kids Brain Waves is a omprehensive program that maximizes your child’s learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts. It represents a method for developing skills that provides the basis for an individual to reach autonomy and self-actualization.”

Learn more about Our Brain Waves™ Exclusive CurriculumThe fi rst fi ve years of your child’s life is a critical time when their brain is developing and brain cells are forming connections for learning and future success in school.

During these early years, the experiences and interactions your child has will determine which brain cells are activated and which ones are pruned away from lack of stimulation.

Your child’s learning environment has tremendous impact on brain development.

At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we use strategies from our Brain Waves™ curriculum to support neural pathways for language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development during these critical years.

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Bridgeway Christian Academy

Bridgeway Christian Academy is excited to announce our new Head of School, Mr. George Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the field of education; a background that began in the classroom and includes school administration, coaching, program and curriculum development, recruit-ing, and advancement. Mr. Dempsey is uniquely qualified to lead Bridgeway in the years to come.

An Atlanta native, Mr. Dempsey earned a M.A. in Ministry from Rich-mont Graduate University, a graduate certification in Educational Administra-tion and Policy from the University of Georgia, and a master’s degree in edu-cation, as well as his undergraduate de-gree from the University of West Geor-gia. Mr. Dempsey served for 10 years in Fulton County Schools as a teacher and coach and 10 years at King’s Ridge Christian School holding several leadership positions including Princi-pal for the upper, middle, and lower schools, respectively, as well as Athletic Director. His responsibilities included

the development of spiritual, educational, and extra-curricular programs. Over the past 4 years, he has served as the Associate Dean of the School of Ministry at Richmont Graduate University. Mr. Dempsey has a passion for creating environments for stu-dents to achieve success.

Mr. Dempsey and his wife, Laurie, have two children (Greysen and Millie) and attend North Point Community Church. Bridgeway Christian Acad-emy believes God led Mr. Dempsey to our school and looks forward to the many blessings in store at BCA. Please join us in welcoming our new Head of School.

We also invite all Rising Kindergar-ten – 8th grade students to join us on Saturday, February 6th for our next Open House from 10am – 1pm. Our Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet our teachers, tour of our facili-ties and find out why Bridgeway is so special.

A School with Much to CelebrateFulton Science Academy Private

School offers students of Georgia a real difference in education. The school fo-cuses on S.T.E.A.M. education to meet the growing demand for higher level logic and reasoning skills necessary for future student success. Additionally, the school works to develop student presentation, writing, organization, and time-management abilities from the earliest grades. They offer advanced and gifted curricula taught for greater retention and achievement by a nation-ally award winning faculty.

We limit class size to a maximum of 18 students for Pre-K through 5th grade and 20 students for 6th grade and up allowing for focused individual-ized student attention. The small and

structured environment, along with uniforms, keeps students focused on their studies. Since there are little to no discipline issues, the faculty and administration can utilize their time to teach and continually seek ways to improve their educational model.

The school considers development of the whole student as important as academics. Physical education is a part of every school day to keep stu-dents healthy and active. For a creative outlet, students take part in art, music, robotics, and computer classes every week. Many other enrichment opportu-nities are offered including free after-school clubs, band, orchestra, and top performing academic teams to develop student social skills.

Fulton Science Academy is proud to have some of Georgia’s strongest academic teams. After a very successful competition season at the state level, our school is representing Georgia in four different national and/or global events this year. These events are:

• National Science Olympiad, Ne-braska

• North American First Lego League

Tournament, California• Global Destination Imagination

Competition, Tennessee• International Model United Na-

tions, New YorkFulton Science Academy has engi-

neered a school of the future today.For detailed information and

achievements, please visit www.fultonscienceacademy.org

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New head of school

4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30005 | 770.751.1972

Kindergarten – Rising 8th GradePre-3 and Pre-4 Classes Available

Saturday, February 6th, 201610 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us for a wonderful opportunity to tour our school and meet our teachers. Let us show you why Bridgeway is so special.

Schedule your personal tour today bridgewayca.org

Open House

Model UN Team Won 2015 State Distinguished Delegate Award

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Fulton Science Academy Private SchoolServing Advanced and Gifted Student

Pre-K through 9th Grade

• Small School Environment Providing Individual Attention EXCELLENCE• Small Class Sizes with Low Student: Teacher Ratio• Grade Level Acceleration and Progression opportunities• High School Level Classes for Middle School Students• Daily Foreign Language Program for ALL Students• Individual iPads Grade 6 through 8 and Laptops Grades 9 and up• Certifi ed Teachers with Gifted Endorsement• Top Performing Academic Teams• College Mentorship Program• Music, Art, Computer, Physical Education, and Robotics Classes• Nationally Normed MAP and ITBS Testing for ALL students• Stanford University Education Program f or Gifted Youth• Local, Out-of-State, and International Field Trips• Duke TIP SAT Weekend Preparation• Variety of After School Clubs• Active Parent Volunteer Organization• Gifted Program• Uniforms 3035 Fanfare Way • Alpharetta, GA 30009

Fulton Science Academy Private School

Come Join the FSAPS Family...Where a partnership exists between students,

parents and staff to build and nurture our students’s abilities so they can reach their

fullest potential and exceed all expectations.

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Inspiring Students with the Passion to Excel

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

• Nurturing environment featuring small class sizes, diff erentiated, hands-on academics, STEM, leadership opportunities, and monthly trips• Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade• New Middle School recently opened

770-664-77645380 Faircroft Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005

www.mcginniswoods.orgSACS, GAC and NAEYC accredited • After School & Summer Camp available

Saturday, January 23, 1-3 pmWednesday, February 17, 9:30-10:30 amWednesday, March 9, 9:30-10:30 am

McGinnis Woods Country Day School, established in 1999, is a pri-vate, non-parochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beauti-ful school campus which is located in Alpharetta, recently opened a new state of the art Middle School and Gym. The Preschool enrolls children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top ac-creditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment.

The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished through superior hands-on, minds-on academ-ics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individualized attention is a McGinnis Woods distinctive. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies, an emphasis on differentiated group-ings, STEM curriculum and unique projects make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly

field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.

Please visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more and plan to join us for an Open House on Saturday, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Private tours are also available, call 770-664-7764 to schedule one today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!

Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are a SACS/CASI accredited school and a member of the American Mon-tessori Society. We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, experienced teachers who are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and guiding children along their journey of learn-ing. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education.

Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our pre-primary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom.

The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, out-door classroom, spacious library, learn-ing kitchen, computer lab, indoor café,

outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings.

The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montes-sori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Education, Tai Chi and Organic Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education, art and Spanish. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the new Montessori Kids Academy school bus.

In addition to regular field trips that are off-site, we have many differ-ent visitors such as the Forsyth County firefighters, police and K-9 unit, Recy-cling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people who help complement our curriculum.

Students enjoy daily yoga and jour-nal writing in their classrooms as well as the computer lab.

Montessori Kids Academy uses the program Montessori Compass. This is a website that gives the parents a snapshot of their child’s day, lets them track their child’s progress, shares pictures, and provides general informa-tion about the Montessori philosophy and the purpose of each lesson. It also

educates the parents on the importance of providing their children with a strong foundation to build all future learning and how a Montessori education helps build this foundation.

Montessori Kids Academy also of-fers an academic summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will con-tinue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and les-sons. The students will also participate in weekly field trips, either in-house for our youngest campers or off-site for the older students. Every day has an

exciting new activity and each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination.

We invite you to schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

We invite you to our Open House Saturday, January 23rd from 11:00-2:00, or you can call to schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

Montessori Kids Academy

McGinnis Woods Country Day School

http://www.mcginniswoods.org


Montessori Kids Academy3034 Old Atlanta RoadCumming, GA 30041

www.montessoricumming.com678-208-0774

Accepting children 18 months to 12 years

Bring in this ad and receive FREE registration!

OPEN HOUSEJanuary 23rd11 am – 2 pm

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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 | 1-3 pm

Please join us for

OPEN HOUSE

955 Peachtree Pkwy. | Cumming, GA | 770 888 4477 | www.pinecrestacademy.org

Developing the whole childPinecrest Academy is a Pre-K

through 12, college preparatory Catho-lic school, providing an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering personalized attention in a Christ-centered environment of faith and reason. Pinecrest prepares students to become committed Chris-tian leaders, eager to transform a global society. This is accomplished in a gender specific environment on a co-ed campus. Pinecrest implements the Integral Formation® educational philosophy, developing the intellectual, human, spiritual and apostolic dimen-sions of the whole child. Students are challenged to identify and use their gifts in service to others. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, Pinecrest’s mission embraces the entire family. The school provides a safe, moral and spiritual environment, leading to positive peer groups and joy-ful, caring, confident students. Found-ed in 1993, Pinecrest has touched the lives of many families who share in the vision of a values and virtue-based, well-rounded education. Pinecrest was designated a 2014 National Blue Rib-bon School, the only PreK-12 in the State of Georgia to receive this honor. The school has been recognized for the

eighth consecutive year as a School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School Honor Roll. Pinecrest is one of just two Catholic high schools in the State to receive this honor. Pinecrest is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Asso-ciation of Independent Schools, and is affiliated with the Georgia Independent School Association, National Catholic Education Association and National Consultants for Education. For more information, call 770-888-4477 or visit www.pinecrestacademy.org.

Woodward North embraces tradition and innovation

As Woodward North builds upon 25 years of proven success, the satellite campus of Woodward Academy contin-ues its strong, established traditions of excellence while embracing new and innovative programs for students in Pre-K through sixth grade. The school provides a warm, nurturing environ-ment where every student finds his or her own unique strength and talent. Its convenient location is in Johns Creek, on a 33-acre wooded campus with a nature trail that is used for educational and recreational purposes.

Wise Guidance at Every StepAt Woodward North, the focus is on

innovative practices in the classroom with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. With a student-teach-er ratio average of only 10:1, students receive wise guidance at every step, discover their greatest strengths, and build life-shaping qualities of good character.

In addition to its rigorous academic program for mainstream students, Woodward North also offers its ac-claimed Transition Program for stu-dents with diagnosed learning disabili-ties in fourth through sixth grades.

Prolific Opportunities to Try and Triumph

Woodward North offers a wide range of clubs, arts opportunities, and intramural sports. Its lively arts of-ferings include show choir, dance, or-chestra, handbells, and a full array of visual arts options. Students also can choose from horseback riding, fenc-ing, golf, tap class, jump rope club, and a variety of intramural sports as well as a robust robotics program and a competitive chess club. Woodward North’s Odyssey of the Mind program has reached the World Championships multiple times.

Deep Respect for Difference

Students at Woodward North de-velop a deep respect for difference in a community where diversity is more than skin deep. Peers from a broad ar-ray of religious and ethnic

backgrounds come together to find opportunities to explore and excel at every level, whatever their interests. At Woodward North, students not only learn about other cultures but experi-ence them daily in their interactions with friends and in their celebrations of special holidays throughout the year including Ramadan, Diwali, Hanuk-kah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, NowRuz, and others.

Parents, faculty, and adminis-trators agree that Woodward North students not only excel academically but also possess a strong sense of values and an extraordinary sense of empathy toward their fellow class-mates. Because of their experiences at Woodward, they are more confident and well-prepared in today's evolving world.

Discover the Woodward DifferenceThe large majority of Woodward

North students continue their educa-tion at Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park beginning in seventh grade, where they join peers from 100 different zip codes and 23 metro At-lanta counties. The Academy provides bus transportation to and from College Park, and many students choose to ride MARTA, in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers.

A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service projects, and earns more than $13 million in scholarship awards.

We invite you to visit us at woodward.edu and Discover the Wood-ward Difference today.

http://www.pinecrestacademy.org


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2015 National Champion Raider Team

Campus Open House • February 19RSVP to 770.538.2938

Riverside Military AcademyWhere Potential Meets Performance

Gainesville, Georgiawww.cadet.com • 1.877.MY.CADET

For over a century, Riverside has motivated and inspired young men.

• $5.2 million in merit-based college scholarship off ers to the Class of 2015• World-class facilities and faculty• 15:1 Student to Teacher Ratio• Thriving Fine Arts Programs• Service Academy Preparation• Highly Competitive & Diverse Athletics• Cadets from 29 Countries, 30 States• Active, worldwide alumni network• Friday shuttle to GA 400 area

For over 108 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. We offer a traditional, American-style edu-cation where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. River-side is not owned or operated by any particular religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families.

Upon graduation, a Riverside cadet has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and is com-pletely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Riverside ca-dets stand tall, offer a firm handshake, respect authority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously.

Cadets of Riverside Military Acad-emy attend grades 7 through 12 and benefit from a small class size and a

15:1 student teacher ratio. Our entire educational program centers around the way young men learn best.

Riverside's College Center assists cadets in preparing for and placing their college applications each year. The graduating class 2014 consisted of 91 cadets who were admitted to over 105 universities across the world and earned over $4.2 million in collegiate

scholarships not including HOPE schol-arship.

Two graduating seniors were ap-pointed to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point and the United States Air Force Academy, an educational value of over $450,000 each.

Riverside Military Academy holds dual accreditation in SACS and SAIS. Our comprehensive program of rigor-

ous academics, athletics and leadership development sets the stage for a lifetime of success.

Riverside Military Academy is located on 206 acres on the shores of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA.

For more information please contact our admissions office at 770-538-2938 or visit our web site at www.riversidemilitary.com.

Riverside Military Academy

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Eagle Madness!UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PREVIEW DAY AND CAMPUS TOUR

MEET STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT LIFE UNIVERSITY.

Friday, March 4, 2016Welcome Reception 7:00-9:00 p.m.

(open to all registrants) Courtyard Atlanta Cumberland

Center Hotel

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Sign-in 8:30 a.m. | Preview 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Life University Campus

Eagle Madness Preview Day will be held on Life University’s campus where you will spend the day learning about LIFE’s undergraduate degree programs, meeting with faculty and current students, and exploring the campus. Financial Aid, Admissions and Student Service representatives will be available to answer all your questions. This event is open to students, counselors, parents and career advisors. Share and track your experience at #LifeUniversity or #EagleMadness

Registration is Free! Traveling from more than 2 hours away? Ask how we can help.

To register, please visit www.LIFE.edu/EagleMadness LIFE.edu/revue

Life University (LIFE) offers under-graduate and graduate programs rooted in innovation and purpose, along with the world’s largest single-campus chiro-practic college.

The mission of LIFE is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalis-tic philosophy – the recognition and respect that all organic systems in the universe are conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing. From day one on campus, students are challenged to explore Vitalism, health and wellness and other non-traditional ideas that confront belief systems and break barriers.

Life University is founded on a set of values that collectively create a culture that is unique to LIFE. The University was founded on the ethos of Lasting Purpose:

“To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve – Out of a Sense of Abundance.” Stu-dents are service-driven, seeking out opportunities to serve the community. LIFE is concerned with character de-velopment as well as granting degrees and has designed Eight Core Proficien-

cies and their skill sets: Integrity and Citizenship; Critical Thinking; Belief Systems and Performance; Communi-cation and Relationship Theory; Con-temporary Scientific Paradigms; Leader-ship and Entrepreneurship; Philosophy and Healthcare Policy; and Integrative Change.

Small classrooms and unique edu-cational environments allow students to receive one-on-one mentorship from industry thought leaders. As an inter-national institution, LIFE is committed to advancing the vital health revolution through education, social and clinical research, and serving as a think tank for global conversations enhancing the human experience.

Located in Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta, LIFE offers proximity to a big city while fostering a small-school envi-ronment of health and wellness, study and personal growth within a serene landscape.

Within the metro-Atlanta communi-ty, LIFE’s sustainable campus features LEED-certified housing, ample green space and a preserved 19th century vil-lage – all of which nod to the past while looking to the future.

Life UniversityNow enrolling

for the 2016-2017 school year.

Children 18 months to 5 years.Part Day Parents Morning Out

and Preschool Program. Come grow with us!

We invite you to visit our website for program information.

www.alpharettapres.com/dayschool

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Dayschool

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Dayschool180 Academy StreetAlpharetta, GA 30009

770.751.3862

http://www.alpharettapres.com/dayschool

http://www.life.edu/eaglemadness


We are Christ-centered. We are invested in students. We are academically stimulating .

Join us for our Family Open House January 9 at 1:00 p.m.

www.wesleyanschool.org/admissions

Our largest admissions event of the year!

We are WESLEYAN

BUS SHUTTLE ROUTES 2015-16Decatur/Stone Mountain, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Roswell,

Sandy Springs/Brookhaven, and Suwanee/Duluth

K4-12 College Preparatory School

Integrating a Biblical Worldview Throughout the Learning Experience

Visit www.FellowshipChristianSchool.org to Schedule a Tour.10965 WOODSTOCK RD. • ROSWELL • GA 30075 • 770.993.1650

Focusing on authenticityBy: ciclEy GayDirector of CommunicationsFellowship Christian School

At Fellowship Christian School, the whole child — heart, mind, body and soul — are authentically nurtured and provide with a challenging college-pre-paratory curriculum that includes hon-ors and Advanced Placement classes; competitive athletic teams; and a broad fine arts program.

A Current Fellowship parent shares that, “I have found this school to be a true genuine out reach of Christ. There is real grace shown throughout the school. You can feel a difference here.”

Fellowship is different. It is truly a place where each child is uniquely valued. Toward that end, 2016 marks the introduction of diploma tracks. Students will have the opportunity to focus on additional offerings in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Artisan (Fine, Performing, Visual).

Fellowship Christian School in-tegrates a Biblical worldview into the curriculum where character, values and essential life skills are emphasized and modeled by a professional and dedicat-ed faculty in grades K4-12. A rigorous academic program is offered including strong co-curricular offerings with suc-cessful athletic and fine arts programs. As a Christ-centered school, students are taught how to integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives to impact the culture for Christ.

Learn more about Fellowship by

visiting FellowshipChristianSchool.org or schedule a tour by calling 770-641-6816.

Wesleyan school announces new 2016-17 bus shuttles

Built on enduring relationships – first, in Christ; second, through com-passionate teachers; and third, within a vibrant student body – a Wesleyan education provides kindergarteners through high school seniors a means to maximize their God-given talents in an ever-changing world. Wesleyan chooses to remain a place where children are called by name, yet one that still offers full academic, athletic and arts pro-grams.

It's an exciting time to be at Wesley-an. We are pleased to announce six new bus shuttles for the 2016-2017 school year including shuttles to Suwanee/Duluth, Johns Creek, Roswell, Dun-woody, Sandy Springs/Brookhaven, and Decatur/Stone Mountain. Wes-

leyan is also now offering new Lower School discipleship groups, after-school enrichment programs, and robotics classes.

We invite you to come visit our 85-acre campus to discover why Wesleyan is the best investment you can make in your child's future. Please join us Jan-uary 9 for our largest admissions event of the year, Family Open House. Guests can tour classrooms, art studios, and athletic facilities while visiting with fac-ulty, coaches, parents, and students.

Parents and students can also learn more about our Lower School during an interactive open house January 27. Parents are also invited to spend time with teachers and administrators dur-ing a February 2 open houses.

http://www.wesleyanschool.org/admissions

http://www.fellowshipchristianschool.org


Cornerstone Christian Academy partners with parents by providing quality academic education designed to develop students who will follow Christ, embrace Biblical truth and live lives that glorify God.

Our goal as a school is to infuse Christ into everything we do. Corner-stone partners with The Church and parents to educate the whole child: “a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecc. 4:12). Nestled in beautiful Peachtree Corners, Cornerstone serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Highly experienced, certi-fied educators provide a nurturing but challenging environment where each child is lovingly accepted and valued as an individual.

At Cornerstone, Biblical worldview integration connects a Biblical frame-work to all aspects of life that leads to understanding and wisdom. The Bible is not just taught in Bible class. Cornerstone takes a holistic approach to education that includes everything from technology classes to competitive sports programs, to providing students ample opportunities to serve in the lo-cal community as well as weekly chapel

services and discipleship groups. Cor-nerstone firmly believes that the total learning experience must be rooted not just in a rigorous math and science curriculum, but also in the develop-ment of writing skills and analytical thinking.

At Cornerstone, we are building a bridge between reading and writing. We focus on reading strategies that develop a master of decoding and comprehen-sion skills. By using a systematic approach to phonics, our students develop word knowledge which moves them toward conventional spelling. Students are taught the process or craft of writing. From developing ideas to celebrating and publishing their final drafts, they encounter new lenses to explore their awareness of the world and a passion for writing. Analytically, our students love STEM (Science, Tech-nology, Engineering, and Math). The focus of the program is to get students to think outside the box and use their God-given talents to solve real world problems.

For more information, call (770) 441-9222 or visit online at www.cornerstonecougars.org.

Cornerstone Christian Academy

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