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Johns Creek Montessori School Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in a Montessori education for children 8 weeks through six years. • An authentic Montessori environment: We provide a true Montessori environment, where each child’s needs are respected and everyone works together for the good of the community. Our focus is always on helping the child develop natural talent and ability in a caring, peaceful setting. • Rigorous training: We require our Lead Teachers to hold a MACTEaccredited credential. They are highly skilled and able to work with young children individually, guiding each one to the materials that will offer the lessons that he is ready to absorb. • Nationally recognized: Johns Creek Montessori is accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and by the Pan American Montessori Society and is an initiate member school of the American Montessori Society. • High-quality Montessori materials: We equip each of our vibrant classroom communities with the didactic
Montessori materials, developed by Maria Montessori herself. These are specifically designed to meet the child’s individual needs in learning style and pace and give him exactly what he needs, when he is ready for it. • Education for life: We help children develop independence, a working
memory, flexible thinking, organization and self-control, all hallmarks of the Montessori system of education. • Non-competitive relationships: We foster supportive, mutually beneficial relationships between children in our multi-age classrooms. The younger children learn by observing the older children. The older children test their
learning as they demonstrate lessons for their younger friends and gain in maturity and leadership as they assume greater responsibility for their environment. We are Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia. Sowing the seeds of organic learning.
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Woodward North Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, college preparatory school founded in 1976. Grades K through 8 are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47acre Milton campus. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory program that is challenging, yet supportive for students with diverse academic abilities. Throughout Saint Francis the development of strong organizational and study skills is an integral part of our learning and teaching philosophy. To accommodate different academic ability levels within our student body, we offer rigorous Advanced Placement, Honors, Traditional and Support courses in each curriculum. Our graduates receive a College Prep Diploma, but for those students striving for a more challenging course load, we offer a College Prep with Distinction Diploma. With a 100% acceptance rate to college and the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes. Development of basic skills begins early in elementary and middle school grades where students receive intensive instruction in reading, math and writing skills. Major emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, phonics (Fundations®), and vocabulary development. We recognize students have different styles of learning; therefore, we
present and teach in a multi-modal fashion. Math is reviewed and enriched through school licensed, web-based programs. For students who struggle in reading we offer the Wilson Reading System® (Gr. 4 – 5) and Just Words® (Gr. 6 – 7) taught by Wilson certified teachers. Additional offerings (Gr. K – 8) include Science, Social Studies, Technology, Physical Education, Guidance, Art, Music, Drama, Band (Gr. 6 – 12), S.T.E.A.M. electives, and clubs. Each teacher offers a Homework Hour at the end of the school day (Gr. 1 – 12), where students are given the opportunity to clarify areas of concern, prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes, and begin that night’s homework. Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education school with all students, grades 4 – 12 required to bring their own laptops. Grades K – 3 use classroom sets of iPads for skill reinforcement. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and equestrian. Early morning drop-off and extended day are available for grades K – 8. Bus transportation is available from Buckhead, Sandy Spring, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Milton. Shuttle Buses run between both campuses. For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 51 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www. saintfrancisschools.com.
Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to. Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy. Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus. With an average student-teacher ratio of 9:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum. Expertise in science, math, reading, and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North. We incorporate our STEAM programs throughout the curriculum, preparing our students for success amidst a rapidly changing world. Students in pre-K through third grade enjoy classes where they are taught foundational skills in technology, robotics and coding as well as general computer skills. Students in fourth through sixth grades take advanced classes in these subjects, with additional emphasis on engineering, design thinking, research, media production, and life skills to encourage and inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged collaboration. In addition, our Learning labs and our dedicated STEAM Station are outfitted with the latest technology like BeeBots, SmartBoards, iPads, and other robotics and engineering tools that students use to solve real-world problems. Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. From horseback riding to golf to an array of of other athletic options, every student is active at
Woodward North. Our arts programs are similarly extensive. Our students learn skills in music, performance, drawing, painting, and crafts that set them up for a lifetime of creative work. But all these programs and curricula only mean as much as the community behind them; at Woodward, students are part of a truly diverse community that cultivates strong character and a deep respect for difference. Here, these are more than buzzwords--diversity is our backbone. Every day, our students bring experiences from a vast array of cultures, ethnicities, religions, races, learning styles, and geographic neighborhoods, which means that every day they learn from peers who are different from them. We emphasize our global curriculum and service to support civic engagement. Our diversity, service, and global programs create truly compassionate citizens of the world. Most Woodward North students continue on to Main Campus in seventh grade for a whole new world of opportunities, including our Independent Scientific Research and Global Connections programs. The Academy provides extensive bus transportation, 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, and earns more than $15 million in scholarships. They join an alumni network of 10,000+ and go on to live every version of success as engineers, musicians, professors, business leaders, you name it. To learn more about Woodward and the vast options available for students to create their own path, visit us at woodward.edu.
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BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 1 PM TO 3 PM Blessed Trinity Catholic High School invites prospective students and their families to tour our facilities, meet our students, and speak with our teachers and coaches. Brian Marks, President, Cathy Lancaster, Principal, and Paul Stevens, Director of Enrollment Management will speak at 1 pm and 2 pm.
Blessed Trinity Open House
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School 11320 Woodstock Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 (678) 277-9083 www.btcatholic.org
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School cordially invites you to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, October 28th, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM! Attending our Open House is the best way to fully experience the wide range of academics and activities offered at Blessed Trinity. Many current students and parents will be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences with you. All of our current faculty, coaches, and club moderators will also be available to provide a deeper understanding of our curriculum and programs. Be sure to attend one of the presentations given by President Brian Marks, Principal Cathy Lancaster, and Director of Enrollment Management Paul Stevens at 1:00 or 2:00 PM. Then have one of our student ambassadors guide you on a tour of our beautiful 68 acre campus, which includes our state of the art learning commons and STEAM Lab. Financial aid is available! During the current academic year, Blessed Trinity awarded more than $1.1 million in need-based financial aid. We look forward to seeing you and your family! No reservations are required, but you may pre-register for Open House by visiting our website at www.btcatholic.org/ admissions. Blessed Trinity is located at 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075
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The Davis Academy 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, PREPPIES, are currently attending Westminster, Pace Academy, Lovett, Woodward, Weslyan, Kings Ridge, Greater Atlanta Christian and well over 90% of PPP Alumni tracked are in accelerated classrooms at Johns Creek, Northview, Alpharetta, and Norcross public high schools. PPP Alumni are currently attending or have earned degrees from Harvard, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UGA, Auburn, North Carolina, Duke, Lehigh, Emory, LSU, SCAD, and many more, with several PPP graduates currently working on their PhD and one PPP Alumni has obtained a degree at Yale Medical. 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, as well as a PPP Alumni appearing in a
feature film due in theaters in 2018. The accomplishments and achievements tracked and recorded through 23 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 at PPP 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.
When a child enters The Davis Academy, an educational experience begins that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery. Students grow and flourish through an accelerated and enriched secular curriculum that is integrated with a comprehensive Jewish studies program that broadens their worlds and nourishes their spirits. Over time, students emerge as confident, capable learners with a strong sense of self and an enlightened appreciation of the world around them. Education of the whole child is at the heart of The Davis Academy’s mission, where the school’s outstanding faculty and staff strive to foster the development of each child’s unique talents. At The Davis Academy, teaching comes in many forms and every child is holistically and warmly supported by a diverse and integrated team of caring professionals. Faculty members average 14 years of teaching experience, they are tops in their fields, selected based on their experience, passion, creativity and ability to connect with a wide variety of students with different learning styles and personalities. Over 70% of the Davis Academy faculty have earned advanced degrees and the faculty retention rate is 97% with the average tenure of a Davis Academy teacher at 9 years. While it is the people that make the learning experience so powerful, The Da-
vis Academy also recognizes the importance of an exemplary learning environment – an environment that appeals to and speaks to a diverse community with varying needs and styles of learning. The traditional classroom is just one of the students many destinations throughout the school day. Idea labs, media-scape rooms, digital studios, outdoor classrooms, computer labs, field trips, skyping with classrooms around the globe, leadership and community outreach opportunities enable endless hands-on, interactive, and engaging educational opportunities for Davis students. When it is time for students to graduate, Davis Academy graduates are ready to succeed in the 21st century. They follow their passions, excel at the best high schools and universities, and become leaders in their communities. Serving students from age four through eighth grade, The Davis Academy facilities span across two campuses in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area, which includes a 600-seat state-of-theart performing arts theatre, full service dining hall and kitchen, a chapel and innovative learning spaces. The Davis Academy is recognized as the largest Reform Jewish Day School in the country, accredited through SACS and SAIS. davisacademy.org
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Best in Class Education Center Success in school, success in life With 55 centers across the US, Best in Class Education Center/Johns Creek is now open in Georgia! A grand opening celebration is set for Saturday, November 10th, 10am-4pm at 3875 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite D. Grand Opening specials include free assessments, waived registration fees, and 50% off first month classes. Best in Class offers math and English enrichment, beginners in class for pre-K students, private tutoring, and test prep for SAT/ACT. We help prepare successful K-12 students through teacher-led, individualized supplemental education that strengthens math and English knowledge, develops critical thinking and problem solving skills, and helps build
successful test taking strategies. We are especially excited to bring the Best in Class programs to Georgia, merging a deep family interest in education and passion for helping students. Hao Lam, Best in Class CEO says, “This is an exciting time for Best in Class as we enter the Georgia market with our new franchisees Chris and Molly Ruttle and Carter Ivey. They are passionate educators who embody our core values. We are certain that they will be successful in exemplifying our common goal of helping students reach their potential.” More information: www.bestinclasseducation/john-creek and facebook.com/bestinclassjohnscreek/
“If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.” –Tweetie L. Moore, Founder Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic
program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months. Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www.millsprings.org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/SB10 program. Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta, GA 30004
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Is your child’s school truly preparing them? As a parent, we often wonder if our child(ren) will be ready for today’s world. As a parent, you can’t help but anticipate your child growing up and not be a little fearful. So, how can you help prepare your child for this 21st century world? Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA), focuses on three principles: KNOW, GROW, AND GO. By focusing on these three principles, BCA equips their students for the challenges of the world in the 21st century. Don’t let these three simple words fool you. They each hold a powerful meaning! KNOW. Let’s investigate the first principle KNOW. BCA focuses on both IQ and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) growth. As a Covenant, Christian school, BCA offers project-based learning environments such as Project Lead The Way (PLTW), BCA’s certified STEM program. PLTW allows BCA students, K-8th to cultivate skills that they will need to be successful in a global economy through hands-on, real-world activities, and problem solving that help students understand how the skills they develop in the classroom may be applied to everyday life. Alongside the academic learning, BCA staff works very hard to make sure that each student
knows that God has prepared them and by leaning on Him and His word they will become confident in who they were created to be! GROW. BCA’s GROW principle is carried out through the R3 program. The R3 program creates a positive culture that emphasizes being Respectful, Responsible, and Relational. This program allows BCA students to reinforce positive behavior in all grades, and encourages discipleship; while connecting older students with younger students. GO. The GO principle equates to the discovery of your strengths and leadership skills so that you can make a positive impact on the world beyond school walls. This is implemented through participation in community events, missionary trips, clubs, and athletic sports, to name a few. Through the permeation of these three principles in all aspects of the BCA culture, this private, covenant Christian school is able to focus on the whole child by providing excellence in Christ-centered education, equipping students to Know, Grow, and Go. For more information about BCA, visit their website at www.bridgewayca.org.
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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 an AdvancEd accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. 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: French, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, P.E., and Organic Gardening. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the Montessori
Kids Academy school bus. Students enjoy daily yoga in their classrooms and the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic 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. 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 call to schedule a tour or to stop by and see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home. 678-208-0774. info@montessoricumming.com. www.montessoricumming.com
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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 childcare facility that combines learning with playing. At every stage of your child’s journey, 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. Brain Development the Kids ‘R’ Kids Way Our philosophy is “Hug First, Then Teach” as we understand that secure and safe emotional attachment is vital for the growth and development of your child’s brain. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating materials that allow teachers to facilitate children’s exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch as these sensory experiences send information directly to the brain and form the platform for healthy brain growth. We understand that each child is unique, so our teachers cater to different interests and learning styles. From in-
fancy, your child will be exposed to many forms of language (including sign-language), and immersed in an environment rich in language and literacy. Our learning stations are filled with math manipulatives, science elements, and stimulating visuals that support brain pathways for cognitive development. Problem solving is considered one of the best ways to support brain development, so our teachers conduct activities to help children explore cause and effect and employ questioning strategies that promote higher level thinking. Technology and the Brain Technology is everywhere, so children need healthy exposure to be prepared for life in the 21st century. Research shows, however, that hours of exposure to digital technology can lead to over stimulation of the brain, fatigue, and irritability. At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we take a balanced approach to technology. Our curriculum has been integrated with ABCmouse, one of the latest early childhood technology tools, to enhance learning. With the guidance of a teacher, children engage in digital activities that build language, math, science, and fine motor skills. Maximizing your Child’s Mental Capacity We believe in a nurturing learning
environment, hands-on play, and novel experiences that ignite your child’s curiosity. With our exclusive Brain Waves™ curriculum and quality teachers, our goal is to provide stimulating experiences that support brain development and maximize your child’s mental capacity. From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establishing the basis for their future learning experiences. Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate 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. Joseph’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 9am to 11am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Feel free to call us and schedule a tour. 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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