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Think unique at Life University This Marietta school calls itself the not-so-little University that is changing the world How can compassion change a business? How can a full-body approach to health impact how society perceives health care? How can a student embark on a vibrant career that not only earns a living, but also changes a community? Students at Life University (LIFE) explore these questions daily, going far beyond the standard classroom experience to study, research and innovate ways to change health and wellness to better the human experience. Whether students pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in the largest single-campus chiropractic college in the world, or earn a bachelor degree in complex fields like nutrition, exercise science or psychology, a LIFE education provides all the tools for success in a career, as well as a socially-conscious mind-frame to shape the community. LIFE considers health to be a sum of all its parts: mental, physical, spiritual, social and emotional. That’s why the University’s vitalistic philosophy applies across every academic program, exploring how an atmosphere of
full-body wellness can improve mental health, physical health and athleticism, business and even society at large. And while students will be discussing big ideas, they’ll be studying in intimate class sizes. With a 15 to 1 student-tofaculty ratio, students receive one-onone mentorship from leading experts in their field and can always expect prompt responses and assistance from their professors. Unique degrees set LIFE graduates apart. For instance, LIFE’s psychology degree programs offer an innovative focus on positive psychology. Normal psychology programs are often illnessbased, studying diagnosis and treatment; positive psychology analyzes how pro-social emotions like empathy and compassion can lead to greater health benefits, create stronger leaders and affect social change. Similarly, LIFE’s bachelors programs in nutrition and dietetics examine food and nutrients as fuel to optimize health to its fullest potential. Students cook up healthy menus in professional test kitchens, creating contemporary solutions for the
average person, the elite athlete and those with special dietary needs. Just 20 minutes away from Atlanta, LIFE’s beautiful Marietta campus is nestled into 110 wooded acres, featuring a lake, sustainable “green” buildings and more than five miles of jogging trails. Students enjoy all the amenities and opportunities of a big city with the
friendly environment of a small school. With a burgeoning athletics department, more than 70 student clubs and organizations, and a sprawling campus, LIFE has something for everyone. LIFE students enjoy a top-notch collegiate experience as well as undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in unique and rapidly growing fields.
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Celebrate your graduate at Experimac Cumming With the end of the academic year quickly approaching, Experimac Cumming wants to recognize the hard work put in by all students in our local area but especially those graduates who have been burning the midnight oil to reach those goals they have set for themselves. Graduating from high school and moving on to higher education is a big deal and should be treated as such. We want to help you celebrate their accomplishments by getting them the gift they truly want! Let’s get the Class of 2017 ready for their next phase by making sure they have the tech they will need as they take the next step – an upgraded iPhone® device to call home and communicate with family and friends while away at college, an iPad® tablet or maybe even a MacBook Pro® laptop to make assignments and tasks easier to complete. The demands they will face
in the next few years will not compare with the deadlines, to do lists, etc. they have dealt with thus far. Let’s get them ready for success by equipping them with every possible tool they might need. Experimac Cumming is your local, trusted tech source for Apple® product repairs and upgrades, certified preowned sales and trade-ins for iPhone® devices, iPad® tablets, iMac® computers, MacBook® laptops and more. Additionally, Experimac sells accessories for these devices and offers same-day service for repairs and upgrades. We’re often able to fix your device while you wait. At Experimac Cumming, we offer a 1 year warranty on all Apple® preowned devices because we want all of our customers to experience the Experimac difference. Come on in to see us at 1586 Market Place Blvd. in Cumming.
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Now Accepting Kindergarten Applications “I have both both of my children at PPP. I cannot say enough good things about this school. My kids love it! They have low turnover, excellent teachers, and friendly staff. They are worth every penny.”
JOHNS CREEK CAMPUS
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Infants • Toddlers • PREPPIES • Kindergarten • After School
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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is a private, non-parochial school which offers a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus located in Alpharetta includes a Middle School building and full court 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 accreditations, 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 hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individualized attention is a priority at McGinnis Woods that begins with our infants and continues through 8th grade. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies, emphasis is placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable. Engaging guest
Stay sharp this summer 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. Call 770-664-7764 to set up a private tour today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!
Experts say students can lose up to 30% of their newly acquired academic knowledge over the summer. Let a certified teacher at Omega Learning Center make sure your child stays sharp and starts the new school year prepared and confident. Enroll your student in one of Omega’s exciting summer programs for students in grades K-12! Preview fall curriculum this summer • Math: Calculation, math fluency, word problems, and math reasoning and application of concepts. • Reading: Comprehension, sight
words, fluency, and vocabulary. • Writing Skills: Structural and creative writing skills, research, writing fluency, grammar, punctuation, editing, revising, and handwriting. • SAT/ACT* Prep: Increase SAT/ ACT scores with Omega's OutpAce SAT Prep program during summer at Omega Learning Center! Our highly effective academic camps are designed to target and improve your student's SAT*/ACT* scores in math, reading, writing, and vocabulary through strategic remediation, guided instruction, and test-taking strategies.
Inspiring Students with the Passion to Excel Tutoring K-12 Certified Teachers
• Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade • Nurturing environment featuring small class sizes, hands-on academics, STEM, and monthly field trips • Middle School building • After school, competitive sports, and robotics teams
SUMMER CAMPS AVAILABLE Call to Set Up a Tour Today! 5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30005 www.McGinnisWoods.com • 770-664-7764 SACS, GAC and NAEYC accredited
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Montessori Kids Academy 3034 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 www.montessoricumming.com
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That’s it! The summer camp to beat all the rest! This year’s summer camp has a brand new twist. All the world’s a stage and it’s happening right here at #KRKCAMP’17 Starting from week one, we are #Produceit.Summer campers will explore their hidden talents by video taping the entire summer’s fun and field trips. Yes, the campers will be producers of their very own summer camp production. Actors, producers, co-producers,directors, set designers,make- up artists, camera men and women, and all the behind the scenes drama create a summer performance of a life time. Our production will include the following story lines: #Imagineit: Hocus pocus! Create, explore, and mesmerize the audience with remarkable creations and illusions. Video record! #Engineerit: Inventors blossom as they explore robotics,develop original engineering projects, and build towards the future.Build your very own electrical circuit board. Discover which engineering job inspires you. #Beyondit: Dare to explore the great beyond and delve into the newest discoveries. The sky’s the limit. Enjoy a trip to the GLOW GALAXY. #Picassoit: “Artful” displays of talent. Create a one of a kind masterpiece.Work with different types of
media,artistic techniques,makeup artists and backdrop brilliance. Live on film! #Loveit: Enjoy the love of nature and explore the importance of all animals on this planet. Learn about Animal Cruelty Investigators. Learn what your animal spirit is. Enjoy a week of pet sharing and hands on exhibits. #Cookit: Become one of the newest Celebrity Chefs. Will you be the next Emeril Lagasse,Gordon Ramsey or Rachel Ray? What will you call your show? Diners,Drive-ins and Dives? Take on the challenge, as different groups of campers create,enjoy and win the best dish award. And then there’s the Cake War. Bring it on! #Moveit: Explore the latest dance moves. An awsome Zumba Field Trip. Create the most challenging obsticale course. Enjoy the fun of “Dancing Under The Stars” as we experience our 11TH Annual OVERNIGHT CAMPING. #Liveit: “In Pursuit of The Good Life” Take the challenge to create healthy recipes, explore the latest fitness machines.Create the most challenging and phenomenal obsticale course. Play the Game of life. Play out the final scenes of your summer camp adventure and debut your production at our year end extravaganza. Enroll now and receive free registration and half off the activity fee!
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Summer campers will explore their hidden talents by videotaping the entire summer’s fun and field trips. Yes, the campers will be producers of their very own summer camp production. Actors, producers, co-producers, directors, set designers, make-up artists, camera men and women, and the entire behind the scenes drama, create a summer performance of a life time.
May 29 - June 2 Our production will include the following story lines:
June 5 - June 9 Create, explore and mesmerize the audience with remarkable creations and illusions.
June 12 - June 16
Camp Hours: 8:30AM – 4:00PM FREE Extended Care: 6:00AM – 6:30PM
Weekly Tuition Includes all meals, snacks and a KRK Field Trip t-shirt! Bring in this mailer and receive FREE REGISTRATION and 50% off activity fee! Come take a tour and get more details.
Explore robotics, develop original projects and build your very own electrical circuit board.
June 19 - June 23 Enjoy the love of nature and explore the importance of all animals on this Planet.
June 26 - June 30 Work with different types of media, artistic techniques, makeup artists and backdrop brilliance.
July 5 - July 7 Different groups of campers create, enjoy and win the best dish awards. And then there’s the Cake War!
July 10 - July 14 Dare to explore the great beyond and delve into the newest discoveries in space adventure.
July 17 - July 21 Create a challenging obstacle course. Enjoy “Dancing under the Stars” as we experience our 11TH Annual OVERNIGHT CAMPING.
July 24 - July 28
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cumming 3036 Old Atlanta Road • Cumming, GA 30041
Create healthy recipes and explore fitness machines. Final scenes of your summer camp adventure and debut our YEAR END VIDEO PRODUCTION!
LIMITED SPACE! 678-648-3175 • www.kidsrkidscumming.com
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Montessori Kids Academy 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 Montessori Society. We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, experienced teachers who are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and guiding children along their journey of learning. 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 preprimary 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, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning 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 Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, French, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Education, and Organic Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education and art. 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 different visitors such as the Forsyth County firefighters, police and K-9 unit, Recycling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people who help complement our curriculum. Students enjoy daily yoga and journal writing in their classrooms, as well as the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy gives parents bi-weekly emails and quarterly reports of their child’s progress, as well as frequent parent education nights, student presentations, and school social events. We want our families to feel like they are part of our school family. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic S.T.E.A.M. summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. 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 our upcoming open house July 22nd and August 5th, from 11:00-2:00, or schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.
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Peachtree Park Prep To celebrate 20 Years of Loving to Learn at Peachtree Park Prep there were several Alumni events including the 1st ANNUAL “I WAS A PREPPIE” national tee shirt Day. PPP Alumni preschoolers, PREPPIES, are attending high schools from Westminster, Pace Academy, Lovett, Woodward, Weslyan, Kings Ridge, Greater Atlanta Christian, Johns Creek, Northview, Alpharetta, and Norcross. PPP Alumni are currently attending or have earned degrees from Harvard, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UGA, North Carolina, Duke, Lehigh, Emory, LSU, SCAD, and many more, with one PPP graduate currently working on a PhD in Physics. Graduates from PPP are elite high school and college athletes, some of them already participating in the NFL and MLB, as well as a PPP graduate in training as a hopeful Olympic competitor. A recent PPP graduate has had photos published in a luxury Atlanta magazine, and the PPP community is following a former graduate “super model” on the international stage. The accomplishments and achievements tracked and recorded through 20 years of PPP Alumni are outstanding! The point being two-fold. The importance of early education and a solid foundation founded and fostered in “Loving to Learn” cannot be over-stated or under appreciated. Second, the importance of retaining a fabulous faculty with years of dedication and enthusiastic service to students’ early education shows in the students achieving the Love of Learning that will last them a life-time. These two concepts cannot be separated. Peachtree Park Prep has received
many accolades through the years, but no award is more important and meaningful than hearing about the accomplishments of the students, past and present, and their parents attributing an important part of their success to the early foundation of Loving to Learn that they received at Peachtree Park Prep. Visit PPP website at peachtreeparkprep.com. Enjoy Parent comments at greatschools.org. Now accepting Kindergarten applications and fall enrollment for Infants ~ PREPPIES.
"Kids Can Write"
Young Ladies Camp
Creative writing camps. Basic & Advanced. Ages 10-14.
Experience the history of entertaining from the 1800s to today. Ages 9-12.
June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28
June 26-29 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bulloch Hall
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Barrington Hall
Camp Yesteryear 19th century crafts and games with farm life, gem panning, and more. Ages 7-11. Session 1: June 12-16 |Session 2: June 19-23
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Smith Plantation
Summer Camps Barrington Hall: 770-640-3855 Smith Plantation: 770-641-3978 Bulloch Hall: 770-992-1731 roswellgov.com/registration
Camp Rough Riders Explore the past while learning heritage tasks like making ice cream and candle dipping. Ages 6-11. July 10-14 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bulloch Hall
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Riverside Military Academy For over 110 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. We offer a traditional, American-style education where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. Riverside 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 completely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Riverside cadets 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 Academy 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 2017 consists of 119 cadets who were admitted to over 100 universities across the world and earned over $6.2 million in col-
legiate scholarships not including HOPE scholarship. Three graduating seniors received appointments to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy. 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 visit our web site at www.riversidemilitary. com or contact our admissions office at 770-538-2938.
Riverside Military Academy The Best in Boys’ Education Since 1907!
For over 110 years Riverside Military Academy has remained the nation’s preeminent military college preparatory academies educating young men in grades 7-12.
The 2016-17 Corps of Cadets consists of over 530 cadets from 22 countries and 30 states. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our beautiful 206acre campus.
Campus Open House June 17
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Now enrolling cadets for our High Adventure Summer L.E.A.D. Academy July 9 – August 4
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Equipping Students to Know, Grow and Go
PreSchool to 8th Grade • Christ-centered Education • ACSI and AdvancEd Accredited • Affordable Tuition • Weekly Age-appropriate Chapel • Multi-day Preschool Options • Half and Full Day Kindergarten Classes
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2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, (U8-U13)** May 30, 31, June 1 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 (U14-U19) June 6, 7, 8 * Attendance mandatory at tryouts to make team ** Age groups determined by child’s birth year
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Equipping students to know, grow, and go Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) is dedicated to providing excellence in Christ-centered education, equipping students to know, grow, and go! Offering preschool through eighth grade, BCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and SACS/Advanc-ED. BCA is an affordable and accessible covenant, Christian school that offers a wellrounded education with opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics and more! A proven curriculum challenges students while emphasizing a biblical worldview. Smartboards are utilized in every classroom, and middle school students may bring their own devices for note taking and e-books. Character development and community service are emphasized with opportunities for all grades and a quarterly requirement of five hours of service time for middle school students. Weekly chapel, Spanish class, physical education, and a rich fine arts program (art, drama, band & music) round out the BCA experience. The school yearbook and newspaper class provide additional opportunities for middle school students to explore their interests. Students in grades fifth – eighth participate in a wide range of inter-
scholastic sports including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, track and field, golf, swimming, and cross country. As a participant in the North Atlanta Metro League (NAML), BCA offers a competitive athletics program that challenges our athletes to perform to the best of their physical and athletic abilities while honoring God, both in and out of the sports arena. School tours are offered year round, Monday – Thursday from 9am – 1pm. For additional information, or to schedule an individual tour, contact BCA Admissions at 678.942.1126, or www.bridgewayca.org.
Important graduation information (NAPSI)—If you’re among the estimated 3 million young Americans getting a high school diploma this year—Congratulations! If you’re not sure about what to do next, you should talk with your parents, teachers and counselors about your career goals and get their advice. Spend time with people who work in areas of interest to you and find out what it takes to succeed. Then, put together a résumé you can use when applying for a job. If you’re a young man, one thing it’s important for you to know is that registration with the Selective Service System is required by law within 30 days of your 18th birthday. If college is in your future, remember, registration with the Selective Service is necessary for eligibility for Pell Grants, College Work-Study and Guaranteed Student PLUS Loans. It’s also necessary for federal job training programs and jobs in the executive branch of the federal gov-
ernment and the U.S. Postal Service. Plus, registering is the only path to citizenship for immigrant men arriving in the U.S. before their 26th birthday. Not registering could mean that a fine of up to $250,000 and a prison term of up to five years are in your future, instead. Fortunately, it’s easy. Students can get help from the school registrar. Registering can also be done by checking the block on the federal FAFSA forms, by mail, at a post office or online with a computer or smartphone. Just visit www.sss.gov and click on the registration icon. For further facts about registration, visit www.sss.gov or call (888)655-1825.
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FACT:
Social and emotional intelligence may be the most important determinant of a child’s future success.
Primrose School of Alpharetta Young children develop at a remarkable rate, making the first five years a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Certified and experienced teachers at Primrose School of Alpharetta help build a well-rounded foundation by providing children with a balance of purposeful learning experiences. “The first five years of a child’s life is the best time to engage her mind to develop skills that will allow her to thrive not only in school, but in life,” says Gloria Julius, Ed.D., VP of education at Primrose Schools. Child-initiated learning occurs as children play and interact with their environment, while teacher-guided learning occurs through guidance and modeling by adults. Early education environment that balances and blends both approaches to learning, incorporates character development, physical development, and life skills into daily classroom experiences, helps ensure every child reaches his full potential. Who children become is as important as what they know! We recommend the following athome activities that balance exploration with guided learning: • Exercise decision-making and critical thinking skills by doing puzzles together and trying different pieces • Build language and literacy skills by writing and illustrating a story together • Develop motor and traveling skills by tossing a ball with your child, or chasing each other playing tag • Explore science and nutrition by planting a fruit and vegetable garden together
The Leader in Early Education and Care® Infants – Private Kindergarten & After School
• Model character traits – compassion, kindness and generosity – by volunteering at your local shelter or sharing veggies from your garden with neighbours Every experience is a learning opportunity for your child. Help build the foundation she needs for learning and life by providing a nurturing environment, encouraging exploration and investigation – while balancing cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills. Primrose School of Alpharetta has been serving children and families in our communities for nearly thirty years! To learn more, please visit www.primrosealpharetta.com or call 770-664-7508
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