Education - January 2023

January Special Section

Providing an exceptional college preparatory program since 1976

Brought to you by - Saint Francis School

Saint Francis School is a SACS/SAIS accredited, independent, non-profit, nonsectarian college preparatory school founded in 1976. The mission of Saint Francis School is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic ability in a structured environment that is challenging and supportive. Kindergarten – 8th grades are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Alpharetta campus. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratio, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, Traditional and Support classes.

With a 100% acceptance rate to college and with the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, to small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes. Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education Classroom, utilizing laptops in grades 4 – 12. Specialized reading programs offered include Fundations®, Wilson Reading System®, Just Words® and supplemental support from Cars® and Stars® Reading Comprehension. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball and equestrian.

For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 56 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www. saintfrancisschools.com.

High Meadows School –Inspiring future global citizens and innovative leaders

Brought to you by - High Meadows School

There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, light-filled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves.

High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World

School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade.

High Meadows School’s accomplished and experienced faculty lead each student on this journey. Through interactive, inquiry-based instruction, supported by of-the-moment technology and our naturebased campus, High Meadows teachers are unequaled in their intellect, passion, and compassion for these kids. Every day they inspire authentic learning opportunities that are engaging and sticky (literally and figuratively!).

When children graduate from High Meadows, they are empowered with a deep respect for international perspectives, an intuitive understanding of life’s interconnectedness, and an exceedingly strong sense of self. Education is an expedition that starts from the moment we are born. When we teach children to be curious and inquiring at an early age, we create within

them a love of learning that lasts an entire lifetime. What is more important than that?

Come see how all this comes to life. Join us for our Winter Open House, Sun-

day, January 22nd from 2:00-4:00pm. Please visit our website at highmeadows. org or call 770-993-2940 to learn more about High Meadows School.

A letter to students

Academy

1. You are awesome. Be confident in who you are. I promise you’ll meet peoplewho are smarter than you, and that’s OK. You don’t have to be the smartestperson—oddly enough, sometimes being the smartest person is difficult. I alsopromise that you will be smarter than most. Enjoy that; while being smart isn’teverything, it is definitely something. Be confident in your intelligence, but notarrogant. I’ve found that, most of the time, being arrogant backfires on you. That leads into point two…

2. Sometimes it takes more courage and intelligence to be silent than to speak. It took me a long time to understand and respect silence. I’m still learning that it’s a mark of maturity and, most of the time, intelligence. Also, respect everyone’s differences and challenge yourself to learn about them.

3. Never stop learning. I don’t mean that in a teacher way, I mean it in a learning life sort of way. You are constantly growing, maturing, and developing, so enjoy it. Life is a condition to which no one is immune. We learn something every day. Our taste in music, food, TV, and the people we surround ourselves with evolves. It’s natural for these preferences to change. I wasted a lot of time trying to be someone I wasn’t because I thought I was supposed to be someone else. To complete number three, you need to invest in number four…

4. Spend time with yourself. Since you’ve been in my class, I’ve learned how amazing you are each in your own way. If you sit and spend time with you, I think you’ll feel the same way. I’m such a people person, but sometimes the best thing is time alone with great music, a book, TV, or whatever. As cheesy as this sounds, be your own best friend. The sooner you learn that all of your faults and idiosyncrasies are what make you awesome, the sooner you will be a better person and enjoy life so much more. That leads to number five…

5. Everyone has faults. With the advent of social media, I sometimes find myself comparing my faults with everyone else’s highlights. Scrolling through

your Twitter feed (or Snapchat or TikTok), you see people lauding their accomplishments, great times, and great friends. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, as long as you understand that what you see on social media is an incomplete picture. If you compare all of your faults to those highlights, you may feel a bit inadequate. Everyone has faults, so embrace yours. Grow from

them and know that they add to what makes you, you. And remember, you’re awesome.

6. Surround yourself with people who love you and think you’re great (but also who know and accept your faults). You need this. If someone won’t accept you for who you are, ask yourself if you really need that relationship (be it friends or more).

7. Smile. Every day. I’m not getting into the psychology of it all, but it could possibly make you happier and healthier. It works. Trust me.

8. Don’t trust people just because they say, “trust me.” Still...

9. Trust people. It’s endearing. I know this is very contradictory, but it’s true. Even though “trust me” should raise flags, trusting people means you are human and we all need people we can trust.

10. I’ve saved one of the most important tips for last: Be happy. Genuinely happy. Choose a profession that pays the bills and makes you want to go to work most days. You won’t be happy every day. You will have bad days, weeks and maybe even months, but you’ll be generally happy. Money will not, in the end, make you happy.

One of the greatest pieces of advice my dad ever gave me was to make great memories. Good and bad, and all kinds in between, they are all part of our life.

So, make them good ones and remember that you are part of other’s memories so make sure they are positive, too.

I have to end this the way my mother ended most of our conversations when I was in high school and college. Make good choices. (I repeat this often to my own kids.)

Lori Fenzl, Upper School social studies teacher

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Great minds think differently

by - The Cottage School

Since 1985, The Cottage School (TCS) has provided a comprehensive program for students with learning differences grades 3-12. TCS offers a business-based model that promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence, preparing them for life after graduation to pursue post-secondary educational paths or vocational opportunities. Our accredited college preparatory curriculum meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements to take students to graduation and beyond.

Our students, in all grades, enjoy unique experiential learning with electives based on their interests and clubs including archery, drama, forensics, robotics, horticulture and amazing off-campus experiences throughout the year.

The school’s beautiful 23-acre Roswell campus is a hidden gem in North Fulton, with small class sizes our students develop meaningful connections to our teaching staff. Our cottages are unique and warm learning environments that include computer and science labs, art studios, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS encourages students of all abilities to participate in athletics by

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offering sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, cross-country, tennis, and golf.

The Cottage School has built a one-ofa-kind learning environment perfect for students who learn differently. TCS offers 12-month rolling admissions for all grade levels. Visit our website or call for a campus tour today.

The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 770-641-8688 www.cottageschool.org

Brought to you by - Mill Springs Academy

Those are the words of Mill Springs Academy’s founder, Tweetie L. Moore, and the words that Mill Springs administration, faculty, and staff continue to live by today. Founded in 1981, Mill Springs provides a values-based college preparatory program for students with ADHD and learning differences. Mill Springs’ school-wide Community Structure encourages students to participate in their own education by teaching self-advocacy, social problem-solving skills, and how to forge their own path. Our small class sizes allow teachers to provide each student with individualized instruction. Our highly skilled faculty and counselors provide academic rigor on all levels, from kindergarten through 12, in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Mill Springs Academy also offers students a wide variety of opportunities outside the core curriculum. Mill Springs’ fine arts program encourages students to explore their creativity through painting, sculpture, set design, music, performance, and more. Our robust athletic programs allow students to play at a competitive level while building teamwork and confidence.

space, athletic facilities, and visual and performing arts facilities. We serve students from over 50 different zip codes in the Metro Atlanta area and provide four bus routes with ten stops in the morning and afternoon. To learn more about Mill Springs Academy, visit us at www. millsprings.org/visit.

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Mill Springs’ 85-acre Alpharetta campus includes indoor and outdoor classroom

“If a student can’t learn the way we teach… we should teach the way a student can learn.”

Upper school counseling services – an intentional balancing act

At times students can become singleminded, focusing only on academics. While good grades are certainly an important goal for every student and a key to college admissions, grade point averages should not define students nor consume every waking hour. A life filled only with textbooks, essays, and standardized tests is not spiritually meaningful, socially purposeful, or physically healthy. As a college preparatory school, King’s Ridge Christian School strives to provide students with rigorous academic preparation as well as social, spiritual, and physical fulfillment, which are all necessary for college and life beyond.

Research supports this call for students to live a balanced life. According to the Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program, “Students often prioritize academics at the expense of personal factors, including relationships and exercise. This can lead to a decline in academic performance, as general health and well-being are critical to optimal academic functioning.” (2020). Perhaps most surprising is that college admissions departments tell counsel-

ors that a high school resume filled only with academic accolades is not what they seek in applicants.

The Upper School counseling department at KRCS intentionally focuses on developing the whole child; one who successfully balances academics, extra-curricular interests, the arts, athletic pursuits, and a spiritual relationship with Christ. Through one-on-one meetings, small group advisement lessons, large group presentations, family conferences, and daily informal settings, counselors seek to know each of the students as individuals through their unique talents, aspirations, struggles, and strengths. Counselors act as guides, encouraging students to build resiliency, self-confidence, and independencequalities that are crucial for success in college and beyond.

The KRCS counseling team truly believes that the well-balanced student is best prepared to live out the King’s Ridge mission: “equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe”.

Brought to you by - King’s Ridge Christian School

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Sowing the seeds of organic learning

Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman doctor, invented a system of early childhood education based on her scientific observations of how the child constructs himself through interaction with his environment.

Her emphasis on the importance of the “prepared” environment created by the teacher offers the child the freedom to choose his work. This freedom - which is given when the child demonstrates the responsibility to use it wisely - allows him to remain with an activity until its purpose is accomplished. Working without artificial timelines allows him to engage in the spontaneous repetition of a skill so that it is refined; this freedom also creates in him the ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to feel the satisfaction of mastery.

In a Montessori environment, the teacher serves as a guide rather than as a traditional instructor. She continually observes the child, using these observations to give the next lesson so that he steadily progresses.

The multi-aged classroom gives every child regular opportunities to be the learner as well as the leader in the security of a home-like environment which is cared

for by everyone in it, teacher and student alike. The Montessori classroom is ordered and beautiful, filled with materials that are aesthetically pleasing, materials which capture the imagination and assist in physical, academic and social development.

Montessori develops children who are responsible, creative, innovative, respectful and kind. Montessori children are truly the citizens of the future, equipped to face challenges with confidence and competence.

Located near the intersection of 141 and McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in Montessori education for infants, toddlers and children to six years old. JCMSOG provides an authentic Montessori environment, where each individual’s needs are respected, and everyone works together for the good of the community. The focus is always on helping the children to develop themselves in a caring, peaceful environment. By helping children to develop independence, we assist them in their physical and emotional development. As their sense of security in their ability to care for themselves and their environment grows, their brains have more energy or “bandwidth” for increased academic learning. Additionally, this focus

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on development of muscular control is a first step in developing self-discipline. The JCMSOG Difference is best experienced in

person. Please schedule a visit with your child to observe our “Montessori Magic”www.JCMSOG.org 770-814-8001

Change lives, change the world

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Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. Our leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them. Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves.

A college preparatory environment,

students have access to a wide range of academic opportunities along with athletics, arts, service and other extracurricular activities. Wesleyan’s 85-acre campus provides state-of-the-art academic facilities along with on-campus practice space for athletics and arts.

Located just outside of I-285 in Peachtree Corners, Wesleyan enrolled 1,207 students in grades K-12 for the 2022-2023 school year. Wesleyan offers bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Supervised care before school is included in the cost of tuition and after care is available (K-8) until 6 p.m. at an affordable rate.

Wesleyan School

5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 770-448-7640 https://www.wesleyanschool.org/

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Education solutions for every mind, every age

Eaton Academy offers multiple programs, both in person and online, since a “one size fits all” approach to education is not effective in today’s world.

Academic Programs

The full-day K-12 school, with its 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allows instructors to address students’ individual learning styles, while maintaining social distancing. Students achieve significant academic and personal success resulting from STEAMrelated activities and multisensory instruction. The challenging collegeprep curriculum is delivered in a safe, nurturing environment.

For students with more significant academic and social needs, the Pace Program helps students develop life skills and independent living strategies. Pace students follow the traditional school day and work to develop greater self-sufficiency and independence, on their way to earning a high school diploma.

The Independent Study Program (ISP), tailored to students’ schedules and academic needs, permits individuals to work at their own pace. The tutorial setting enables aspiring athletes and

performers to work toward graduation while following their dreams. Some students enroll in ISP to accelerate their scholastic work; others seek academic remediation. ISP arranges the oneto-one sessions on a schedule that accommodates the students’ needs for flexibility.

Post-Graduate Programs

LEAP is designed to help individuals strengthen their life skills in order to achieve greater independence.

Participants benefit from job readiness training, life skill development, and scholastic support.

The LIFE program places young adults into their own apartments.

Participants meet with a LIFE coach several times each week for support with topics such as budgeting, hygiene, roommate relations, and housekeeping.

Supported Employment prepares young adults for the workplace.

Assistance is given with resume writing, applying for positions, and keeping a job.

College Exploratory offers individuals college level, non-credit courses so they can gauge their readiness for university life.

Eaton Academy is the ideal place for families to discover education options and independent living solutions.

EATON ACADEMY NOW ENROLLING

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Mount Pisgah Christian School is educating with intention

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Mount Pisgah Christian School is a top-rated independent Preschool-12th grade school located in north Atlanta. Known for providing an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values, 100% of students are accepted into a four-year college or university.

MPCS is educating with intention through personalized, studentcentered learning with small class sizes brought to life in academics, athletics and spiritual life. A purposeful education prepares students to be critical thinkers, ready to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.

Mount Pisgah fosters innovation by valuing the opportunities students have to create, explore, and ask questions.

MPCS is a place where students encounter foundational truth in the Word of God and experience God’s love and grace in the classroom, on the field, and beyond.

Extracurricular offerings include 46 competitive athletic programs, music and visual arts programs,

as well as the Mount Pisgah Arts Academy. The after-school Arts Academy classes and lessons including drama, art, music and dance are available to all students in the community.

New Preschool Facility

The new, state-of-the-art Stuart

and Eulene Murray Academy is set to open at the start of the 2023 school year. The Academy will be home to the Mount Pisgah Christian School Preschool program for PK3 and PK4 students, and will be located on South Campus in the same building as the Lower School.

The new facility includes many

wonderful and exciting educational opportunities, including new classrooms, theatre, innovation center, interactive play spaces, and an outdoor nature-inspired playscape unlike anything offered by schools in our area.

To learn more, visit mountpisgahschool.org

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Be amazed.

From Kindergarten PrepEighth Grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta, they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world.

Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the

individual differences that make our school community so unique. With a retention rate of 97%, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation, and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes.

The school offers many options for prospective families to learn about the school and community. Parents can schedule a personal tour. In addition, families can engage in wonderful Nurture events that are free and open to the community.

To learn more or schedule a tour go to www.davisacademy.org/ admissions/visit or call 678-5273300.

The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy

8105 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 www.davisacademy.org

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Mount Vernon is where inquiry and innovation create impact

Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Ranked in the top 10 of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Largest PrivateIndependent Schools, the School, founded in 1972, is a destination for students who want to design a better world.

Mount Vernon’s approach to learning is centered around cultivating student curiosities. From a Kindergarten student’s question to learn the names of all the trees on the Lower Campus to Upper School students designing virtual experiences for physical therapists to use with their patients at CHOA and everything in between – at Mount Vernon, curiosity drives learning to create impact.

From Preschool to Grade 12, Mount Vernon students grow, explore, create, and design. Recent graduates include National Merit Commended

Scholars, Morehead-Cain Finalists, QuestBridge Finalists, STAMPS Scholars, and signed collegiate athletes. Alumni go on to attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States including Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, Columbia, UPenn, US Naval Academy, Brown, Yale, USC, Dartmouth, Virginia Tech, Tulane, UNC, Morehouse, Davidson, SCAD, Colorado, Auburn, Michigan, Pepperdine, and many more.

All are welcome to visit and learn more about The Mount Vernon School and its inquiry-based approach.

Location: Sandy Springs Phone: (404) 252-3448 Website: mountvernonschool.org

Accreditations/Memberships: NAIS, NAEYC, AdvancED/SACS, Ashoka Changemaker Schools Network, GHSA, IDEO Teachers Guild, SAIS, FolioCollaborative, EdLeader21, MISBO, MODA, MTC (Mastery Transcript Consortium), GISA

Tuition: Please visit website

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Where children develop a love of learning

Brought to you by – MJCCA Preschools

MJCCA Preschools are where children develop a love of learning and find friendships that last a lifetime.

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta has been providing outstanding early childhood education to discerning Atlanta families for more than 60 years. The Weinstein School in Dunwoody and The MJCCA Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs both offer full- and half-day options for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, and The Weinstein School also has outstanding Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs.

MJCCA preschoolers experience our innovative and progressive curriculum, infused with traditional Jewish

learning all in a safe and supportive environment. Our warm and loving teachers focus on four traditional areas of child development: social and emotional growth, literacy, cognition, and movement/physical development. Exceptional enrichment and extracurricular classes allow children to explore their interests and try new things.

The Schiff School is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission with Quality. The Weinstein School is a NAEYCaccredited program (National Association for the Education of Young Children) — a distinction awarded to only the top 7% of preschools nationwide and is Cognia and GAC with Quality Accredite

Registration for 2023-24 is now open. To learn more visit atlantajcc.org/preschool or call 678.812.3834.

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A true vision of learning

For over 53 years, our vision at Dunwoody Baptist Preschool has been to inspire the love of learning by nurturing each child within a Christ-centered environment. We are accredited by Cognia. We offer 2, 3, 4 and 5 day Playmates for children ages 6 months to 2 years as well as 5-day Preschool for 3’s, Pre-K for 4 year olds and Young 5’s. Our Young 5’s program is unique and geared for children with summer and fall birthdays. Young 5’s is aligned with kindergarten standards, but the pace of the day and the small class size is perfect for some children. DBP children not only learn and explore within the classroom, but they also enjoy music and science classes, gym, playground time and chapel. In addition to our caring teachers and high-quality learning

experiences, we focus on developing our children spiritually. With Bible stories woven throughout the curriculum, our children experience God’s truth, power, and love in fun and engaging activities. Our preschool day is from 9:00am -1:00pm with Early Morning, Extended Day and Enrichment class options. Online registration is now open for new students. To see all that is going on at DBP and to register, please visit www. dbc.org/weekdayschool. We would love to be part of your child’s early learning and growing to know Jesus Christ!

Dunwoody Christian School nominated for “Best of Perimeter 2023” in 2 categories

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Dunwoody Christian School is proud to be named a top nominee for “Best of Perimeter” in two categories: Best Private K-12 School and Best After-School Program. The recent nominations are a testament to God’s blessing, and the incredible investment DCS families and the community have made in DCS. The “Best of Perimeter” contest is particularly meaningful because the awards are decided by the very community that DCS serves: the residents of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven.

DCS is an accredited, nondenominational K-8th grade independent school – known for its covenant Christian environment, small class sizes with excellent teachers, and competitive tuition. After-school programing includes cross country, swim team, soccer, cheer, and clubs for art, chess, STEM, basketball, and flag football. DCS also has the unique ability to partner with its neighbor, Dunwoody School for the Arts, to offer after-school classes such as dance,

drama club, choir, piano, and more. DCS provides childcare on school days until 6:00 PM, through its exceptional “Lions’ Den” after-care program.

Please visit DCS at their open house on Jan. 21 and Feb. 25, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Visit www. dunwoodycs.org to RSVP for an open house, learn more about admissions, and vote for DCS for “Best of Perimeter.”

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Preparing middle school students for a complex world

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In an increasingly competitive world, children need an education that prepares them for a complex economy.

Endeavor International School, an IB (International Baccalaureate®) middle school in Dunwoody, Georgia serves students from 6th grade to 8th grade. We offer an empowering education and implement the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), ensuring a rigorous education in the sciences and arts with professional educators trained to develop young minds to their maximum potential.

Students graduating with an IB diploma are 18 percent more likely to be admitted to an Ivy League university and 22 percent more likely to be admitted to the top 25-ranked schools in the United States, according to Crimson Education’s IB survey. At Endeavor International School, we help students get into the best high schools and prepare them for success when they get there.

Our teachers are highly trained in their subjects and offer an effective, unique learning experience unlike any other program in the Atlanta area. With small class sizes and immersive instruction techniques, students can learn in a

collaborative fashion and develop thinking and communicative skills that serve them in and outside the classroom.

At Endeavor International School, your child receives more than a highquality education – they learn how to enjoy learning. Our students are taught how to think beyond the standardized

test and dig deep into their subjects, absorb the curriculum, and develop highlevel, critical-thinking skills. Not only do our students gain a strong grasp on their material, but they better understand their own minds, which puts them in an advantageous position as they go on to high school and beyond.

We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! See our school for yourself and speak with our educators about how we can help realize the dreams you have for your child’s future. Visit our website at EndeavorInternationalSchool.com or call us at 770802-2194 to learn more.

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This is The 805!

Brought to you by – Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, located at 805 Mt. Vernon Highway, NW, in Sandy Springs, enrolls 1,380 students in Grades PK3-12. HIES is a unique, vibrant learning community filled with encouragement and every imaginable opportunity for students to explore their talents, pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.

HIES offers an educational program encompassing academics, arts, athletics and spiritual formation. Through opportunities to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally, students develop their individual worth and dignity.

The challenging academic program prepares students for higher education and emphasizes learning as a pathway toward ethical leadership and a commitment to the common good. Students learn in small classes and actively participate in all classroom discussions. HIES is a community where close connections between students and teachers flour -

ish within the curriculum. The Upper School offers nearly 30 Honors and Advanced Placement classes. With a team of highly regarded college counselors, HIES is committed to working closely with each student and family to help navigate the college search and application process.

As a Global Member of Round Square, an international network of 200 schools in 50 countries, HIES provides a multicultural education for students.

The school is a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces the differences inherent in a diverse community and embodies the inclusive Episcopal tradition of respect for the beliefs of others. HIES is an active Christian community of faith engaged in local, national and international service to others.

The school is easily accessible from all parts of Dunwoody and Metro Atlanta.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School: This is The 805! Where students pursue their passions and are challenged to reach their full potential.

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Developing self-directed world citizens through integrated learning

warm and close-knit school community with educators who are passionate about the growth of each child.

A Montessori education offers a curriculum that focuses on developing physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth, enabling them to reach their full potential and gain an appreciation for learning that lasts a lifetime. Endeavor Montessori opened fall 2019 in Dunwoody, GA, and is enrolling children ages 6 weeks-12 years for 2023 - 2024.

Endeavor Montessori’s curriculum is distilled from the experiences and knowledge of esteemed Montessori certified teachers and leaders. Designed for infants through elementary school age children, the curriculum implements a modernized Montessori approach that cultivates the whole child through a nurturing and inspiring school environment, as well as our rigorous yet celebratory approach to learning through critical thinking, cultural awareness and entrepreneurship.

At Endeavor Montessori, teachers know that each child learns differently and will accommodate each student’s specific needs and learning style. Children, and parents, will benefit from a

One of Endeavor Montessori’s main goals is to develop self-directed citizens of the world. Through a global approach to learning, cultural awareness and a sense of connection with all human beings will be instilled in each child. Children will benefit from learning that these differences should always be respected and from the integration of global languages into their curriculum.

Endeavor Montessori offers a learning environment where children are exposed to appropriate levels of technology, integrated seamlessly into an enhanced Montessori curriculum. This approach, along with a Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STEAM) program, addresses the demands placed by modern education, while also strengthening children’s innate desire to seek knowledge on their own and find the answers to their own questions.

To learn more about our curriculum, and for enrollment for children ages 6 weeks-12 years, call (770)-6371242 or visit our website at endeavormontessori.com.

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Christian leaders who will transform

Pinecrest Academy is an independent PreK3-12 college preparatory Catholic school, located in North Atlanta, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking in a Christcentered environment, implementing the educational philosophy of Integral Formation. Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the goodness, beauty, and truth of the Christian worldview, our whole-person educational method helps children discover their God-given gifts so they can fulfill their potential in academics and all areas of life.

Pinecrest has been a Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School of Excellence since 2007 and was ranked #1 Catholic High School in Georgia for the third consecutive year by Niche.com The high school maintains a one hundred percent high school graduation rate, with graduates gaining acceptance into top colleges across the globe. The average class size is 15 students, allowing for more teacher-child interaction. Lower, Middle and High School students give of their time each year to service projects, as part of Pinecrest’s mission to form Christian leaders who will transform society.

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Pinecrest is located at 955 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, serving Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Suwanee, Duluth, and other North Atlanta areas. To learn more, visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.

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