education

Nationally Ranked Education System in Alpharetta

Alpharetta boasts some of the best educational opportunities in Georgia and is part of the Fulton County Public School System, which is rated “One of the Top 100 School Districts in Places You Can Afford” by Money Magazine. Fulton County is the fourth largest school district in Georgia with 106 schools with more than 93,500 students, 14,000 full-and part-time employees, including more than 7,500 teachers and other certified personnel. There are 59 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 18 high schools (includes two open campus high schools), and 10 charter organizations. Four of the top high schools in Georgia are located in or around Alpharetta. Being a part of the Learning Zone 7, Alpharetta public schools boast high test scores, rigorous academic curricula and competitive athletic programs. Many educators and influential leaders advocate that true excellence in schools is measured by what students do with their lives after they graduate. On that note, Alpharetta and surrounding area high schools are on the right track. In a 2020 education ranking issue published by U.S. News & World Report, 5 out of 7 Alpharetta or surrounding area high schools made the top 20 list of the best high schools in Georgia, and earned a place among the top 500 high schools in the nation. This is pretty impressive given that the U.S. News & World Report rankings include data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 high schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Visit www.usnews.com/education/best-highschools/georgia to learn more about this ranking and the methodology. Fulton County’s SAT scores continue to exceed the state and national average. Additionally, seven Fulton County high schools rank within the top 15 highest scoring schools in Georgia, with the majority of them located in the Alpharetta and surrounding community. According

High School

Alpharetta High School* Milton High School* Chattahoochee High School** Northview High School** Johns Creek High School** Roswell High School*** Cambridge High School*

Fulton County Rank #1 #6 #3 #2 #5 #7 #4

Metro Atlanta Rank #4 #16 #8 #6 #11 #22 #10

Georgia Rank

#7 #21 #12 #10 #15 #28 #14

National Rank

#281 #636 #327 #293 #397 #897 #390

Stem Rank

N/A N/A #95 #212 #229 N/A N/A

Graduation Rate

93% 97% 95% 96% 97% 89% 97%

College Readiness Index 72.7% 62.6% 66.8% 63.0% 65.2% 56.5% 63.9%

Overall Scorecard ✪

98.42% 96.43% 98.16% 98.35% 97.77% 94.6% 97.81%

✪ Scorecard consists: Took at least one AP ® Exam, Passed at least one AP ® exam, Mathematics Proficiency, Reading Proficiency and Graduation Rank *Learning Zone 7. Also included in Zone 7 is Innovation Academy, opening in 2021. **Learning Zone 6. ***Learning Zone 5.

to the College Board, Fulton has more schools with high SAT performance than any other district in Georgia. Going on the ideology that the main hope of a nation lies in the education of its youth, Alpharetta high schools are doing a lot right when it comes to laying a foundation that fosters a love of learning and a curriculum that teaches students to think. Outstanding teachers, exceptional leadership and governance, a challenging and stimulating curriculum, high test scores, dedication to the arts, competitive athletic programs, a vibrant cocurricular life evidenced by a variety of clubs and organizations, and ample opportunities for community involvement demonstrate why Alpharetta’s educational efforts work hard to take its students onward and upward. Alpharetta recognizes that high quality early childhood programs are not only great for students and their parents, they also serve as great economic stabilizers and equalizers. Good schools bring more residents (and jobs) to the area which helps to increase the availability of taxpayer money to fund community improvements. Alpharetta’s exceptional primary and secondary schools are led by educated, talented, and forward-thinking administrators, teachers and support staff who focus on curriculum diversity and pay much attention to early intervention protocols to foster academic growth from the ground up. All seven of Alpharetta’s or surrounding area middle schools, including Amana Academy, show exemplary test assessment rates. According to GreatSchools, collectively, these middle schools continue to demonstrate a proficiency rate as high as 99% for all core subjects. Based on these stats, ratings and test scores, it is abundantly clear that throughout the school day in Alpharetta, there is a whole lot of learning, thinking, and discovery going on to propagate a student body awesomely prepared to take on life’s challenges long after high school graduation.

Fulton County has 18 high schools. Seven (7) are in Alpharetta or surrounding areas; five (5) of those seven rank among Georgia’s best – as measured by U.S. News & World Report’s STEM test scores and collegereadiness indices. A high school education focused on strong STEM curricula (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) can help teenagers develop problem-solving skills and provide them with a foundation to pursue a number of growing, in-demand careers. Alpharetta’s AP ® test performance stats showed high participation rates and excellent scores among students: 68% of Alpharetta high school students took an average of 4 AP ® test exams before they graduated. 90% of these students passed the exams affording them the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school and proving their readiness to take on more challenging material after graduation. Across the board, Alpharetta-area high schools continue to earn top grades for a wide range of key educational attributes: √ High test scores √ Rigorous academic curricula √ Dedication to the arts

√ Exceptional teaching staff √ Competitive athletic programs √ An abundance of clubs and organizations √ Ample volunteer opportunities Competitive sports programs include: • Football • Baseball • Basketball • Soccer • Lacrosse • Ice & Roller Hockey • Track and Field • Cross Country • Swimming & Diving • Wrestling • Tennis • Volleyball • Golf • Cheerleading • Rugby • Fencing • Ping Pong • Gymnastics • Equestrian Competitive programs for the visual, performing, and communicative arts include: • Band • Orchestra • Chorus • Theatre • Debate • Speech • Chess More than 50 clubs and organizations tap into the diverse interests and varying skill levels of high school students. Knitting, Robotics, Foreign Language, Animal Rights, Habitat for Humanity, Bowling, and Frisbee are just a few of the clubs available. To learn more, visit http://fultonschools.org

Alpharetta High School

3595 Webb Bridge Road 12th Grade: 561 students

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 (470) 254-7640 (470) 254-7653 (Fax) http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta

Principal: Dr. Shannon N. Kersey Assistant Principals: Errol Dice, Clair Greenaway,

Enrollment for 2019-2020

(enrollment can fluctate during the school year) 9th Grade: 587 students 10th Grade: 597 students 11th Grade: 573 students Tina Johnson, Mike Scheifflee

Total Enrollment: 2318 students

Located north of Atlanta, Georgia, a few miles east of downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta High Shool (AHS) opened In the Fall of 2004 to serve students residing in north Fulton County. In 2018, Alpharetta High School became an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme to eligble Juniors and Seniors. As the Alpharetta Raiders, our school colors are black and silver with an accent of burgundy.

At Alpharetta High School, we believe that education creates opportunity. As a learning community, we seek to inspire intellectual curiousity and stimulate personal creativity by setting high expectations and developing engaging environments to promote a culture of continuous learning where hard work is a contributor to success. We respect the diverse perspectives, beliefs and backgrounds of others and strive to build a foundztion of self-governing integrity that recognizes each of our unique contributions to both our local and the global community

Academic Indicators

National Rank: #281 (Top 2% Nationally) State Rank: #7 STEM Rank: #8 (Top 500 Nationally) College Readiness Index : 72.7% 2019 AHS SAT Results: EBRW** Mean Score: 595; Math Mean Score: 604 Total: 1,199 (384 Taking Test) Ranked 11th in Georgia for highest SAT scores and 9th in Georgia for ACT scores 2019 Fulton County SAT Results: EBRW Mean Score: 548 Math Mean

Score: 538; Total: 1,086 (5,430 Taking Test) 2019 Georgia SAT Results: EBRW Mean Score: 533 Math Mean Score: 515; Total: 1,048 2019 National SAT results: EBRW Mean Score: 524 Math Mean Score: 515; Total: 1,039 2019 AHS ACT Composite: 25.8 (324 Taking Test) 2019 Fulton County Composite: 23.9 2019 Georgia Composite: 21.4 2019 National ACT Composite: 20.7

Achievements

2019 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools, Top 2% Nationally 2020 Niche Best College Prep Public High Schools in Georgia, Ranked #4 of 404 2020 Niche Best Public High Schools in Georgia, Ranked #4 of 422 2020 Niche Best Public High School Teachers In Georgia, Ranked #3 of 420

Class of 2019 – Graduate Profile

Attending four-year college: 88% Attending two-year/technical colleges: 9% Military/Other: 1% HOPE Scholarship Eligibility: 60% Scholarships earned: $5,700,000 scholarships offered National Merit Finalists: 15 Advanced Placement: 2,387 exams completed; 1,106 students examined, 76% earned 3+ AP Scholars: 234 AP Scholars with Honors: 92 AP Scholars with Distinction: 182 National AP Scholars: 48

Public Schools (within Alpharetta city limits)

To view scores for Alpharetta or surrounding area schools, look under Fulton County to find your particular school. All Fulton County schools have changed their testing standards to include the Georgia Milestone Assessment System and other standardized testing programs. To learn more about testing requirements throughout the State of Georgia, please visit www.gadoe.org or http:// www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/assess/pages/testing.aspx . We have included two additional numbers, a College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and a Climate rating. The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accoutability and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. The second new number is a Climate Star rating. Schools are rated on a 1 to 5 scale on the Georgia School Climate Star ratings with a "1" meaning "unsatisfactory" and "5" being excellent. The ratings are based on such factors as test scores, student discipline, attendance and student, parent and staff surveys. The CCRPI and Climate ratings reported in this edition are based on 11/2019 results. To review each school's Dashboard report, visit www.fultonschools.org/domain/291

Alpharetta High School

Webb Bridge Middle School

New Prospect Elementary

Alpharetta High School

3595 Webb Bridge Road (470) 254-7640 www.school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta Principal: Shannon N. Kersey

Grades: 9-12 2,318 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 2019 SAT: EBRW ** Mean Score: 595; Math Mean Score: 604;

Principal: Julie Morris

Total: 1199 (384 Test Takers) 2019 ACT Composite: 25.8 (324 Test Takers) CCRPI Rating: 95.5 Climate Rating: 5

Webb Bridge Middle School

4455 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 254-2940 Principal: Jennifer Rosenthall

www.school.fultonschools.org/ms/webbbridge Principal: Rebecca Williams

Grades: 6-8 1,288 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 CCRPI Rating: 97.9 Climate Rating: 5

Alpharetta Elementary School

192 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/alpharetta Principal: Kathleen Stamper

Grades: PK-5 572 students* Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 CCRPI Rating: 88.7 Climate Rating: 5 Creek View Elementary School

3995 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 254-2932 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/creekview Principal: Monica In

Grades: PK-5 984 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 CCRPI Rating: 97.4 Climate Rating: 5

Lake Windward Elementary School

11770 East Fox Court, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-7050 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/lakewindward

Grades: PK-5 719 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 CCRPI Rating: 93.5 Climate Rating: 5

Manning Oaks Elementary School

405 Cumming Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2912 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/manningoaks (470) 254-7015

Grades: PK-5 871 students* Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 CCRPI Rating: 72.8 Climate Rating: 4

New Prospect Elementary School

3055 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-2800 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/newprospect Principal: Amy Lemons

Grades: PK-5 576 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 CCRPI Rating: 87.9 Climate Rating: 5

Public Schools (Surrounding Areas)

Cambridge High School

2845 Bethany Bend, Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-2883 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/cambridge Principal: Kimberly Premoli

Grades: 9-12 1,984 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 **2019 SAT: EBRW Mean Score: 597; Math Mean Score: 588; Total: 1,185 (385 Test Takers) 2019 ACT Composite: 25.2 (348 Test Takers) CCRPI Rating: 93.8 Climate Rating: 5

Chattachoochee High School

5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-7600 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee Principal: Michael Todd

Grades: 9-12 1,953 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 2019 SAT: EBRW Mean Score: 611; Math Mean Score: 628; Total: 1,239 (391 Test Takers) 2019 ACT Composite: 26.9 (319 Test Takers) CCRPI Rating: 95.8 Climate Rating: 5

Milton High School

13025 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-7000 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton Principal: Brian Jones

Grades: 9-12 2,180 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 2019 SAT: EBRW Mean Score: 599; Math Mean Score: 590; Total: 1,189 (464 Test Takers) 2019 ACT Composite: 25.9 (372 Test Takers) CCRPI Rating: 90.4 Climate Rating: 5 Cogburn Woods Elementary

13080 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2845 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/cogburnwoods Principal: Lisa M. Garosi

Grades: PK-5 948 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 CCRPI Rating: 90.3 Climate Rating: 4

Crabapple Crossing Elementary

12775 Birmingham Hwy., Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-7055 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/crabapplecrossing Principal: Dr. Tresa Cheatham

Grades: PK-5 770 students* CCRPI Rating: 93.1 Climate Rating: 5

Dolvin Elementary

10495 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-7020 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/dolvin Principal: Karen Cooke

Grades: PK-5 855 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 CCRPI Rating: 93.2 Climate Rating: 5

Ocee Elementary

4375 Kimball Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-2960 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/ocee Principal: Kerri-Ann Williams

Grades: PK-5 853 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 CCRPI Rating: 86.6 Climate Rating: 4

Haynes Bridge Middle School

10665 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-7030 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/haynesbridge Principal: Lauren Malekebu

Grades: 6-8 751 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 CCRPI Rating: 80.5 Climate Rating: 5

Hopewell Middle School

13060 Cogburn Road, Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-3240 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/hopewell Principal: Michael LeMoyne

Grades: 6-8 1, 443 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 CCRPI Rating: 84.3 Climate Rating: 5

Northwestern Middle School

12805 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2870 www.school.fultonschools.org/ms/northwestern Principal: Joel M. Peterson

Grades: 6-8 1,280 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 CCRPI Rating: 89.6 Climate Rating: 5

Charter Public School

Amana Academy

285 South Main Street, 30009 (678) 624-0989 www.amanaacademy.org Grades: K-8

Elementary CCRPI Rating: 91.8 Climate Rating: 4

Amana Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Fulton County. It is located in Alpharetta and is open to students in grades K-8. Amana Academy is a STEM-Certified school in Alpharetta. Amana's middle school has a higher percentage of participation in high school courses than any other Fulton middle school. Its mission is to prepare students for high academic achievement, beyond what they think possible, so that they become active contributors to building a better world.

For an updated list of test scores for these schools, please visit www.fultonschools.org CCRPI and Climate Ratings are based on 11/2019 results.

*School enrollment will fluctuate during the school year. The enrollment numbers listed are as 10/2019 Private Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High Schools

For the 2019-2020 school year, there are over 40 top private schools in Alpharetta and surrounding areas, serving more than 5,500 students.

Alexsander Academy

(All Boys/Special Education) 1090 Powers Place, 30009 (404) 839-5910 www.alexsanderacademy.org Grades: 1-12

Alpharetta Academy

10955 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 740-9260 Grades: PK

Alpharetta Christian Academy

44 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 475-5762 www.alpharettachristianacademy.com Grades: N5-6, 347 students

Alpharetta International Academy

4772 Webb Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 475-0558 www.aiamontessori.com Grades: PK-5, 200 students

Alpharetta Methodist Church

89 Cumming Street, 30004 (770) 518-1652

AMCA– The Academy

89 Cumming Street, 30009 (770) 569-2230 Grades:K-6

Bridgeway Christian Academy

4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 751-1972 www.bridgewayca.org Grades: PK-8, 169 students

Bright Horizons/Family Solutions

3105 Webb Road, 30004 (678) 393-2991

Children Today Montessori Learning Center

10465 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 817-8200 Grades: PK-K, 106 Students

Crabapple Academy

285 Rucker Road, 30004 (770) 475-4544 Grades: PK .cremedelacreme.com Grades: Infants-K, 100 students

Crabapple Montessori School

12387 Crabapple Road, 30004 (770) 569-5200 www.crabapplemontessori.com Grades: PK-4, 164 students

Crème de la Crème

8730 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30002 (770) 998-1844 www.crèmedelacreme.com Grades: Infants-K, 100 students

Discovery Point Daycare Midway

4015 Discovery Drive, 30004 (770) 664-1773 Grades: PK

Fulton Science Academy

3035 Fanfare Way, 30009 (678) 366-2555 www.fultonscienceacademy.com Grades: PK-12, 580 students

The Goddard School

12665 Crabapple Road, 30004 (678) 366-6161 Grades: PK-K, 115 students

Headstart Montessori Academy, LLC

3325 Greenfern Court, 30004 (678) 624-0098

Holcomb Bridge School

2675 Holcomb Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 998-2027

Holy Redeemer Catholic School

3380 Old Alabama Road, 30022 (770) 410-4056 Grades: K-8, 500 students

Huntington Learning Center

12850 Highway 9 North, Suite 2100 30004 (678) 240-9240

Kids R Kids Milton

139 Highway 9 North, 30004 (770) 518-6863

King's Ridge Christian School

2765 Bethany Bend, 30004 (770) 754.5738 www.kingsridgecs.org Grades: K-12, 858 students See our ad on page XX

The Lionheart School (Special Ed)

180 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 772-4555 www.thelionheartschool.com Grades: PK-12, 40 students

McGinnis Woods Country Day School

5380 Faircroft Drive, 30005 (770) 664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org Grades: PK-8, 429 students

Medlock Bridge Montessori School

5815 Medlock Bridge Pkwy., 30022 (770) 623-1965 www.montessori.com Grades: NS-PK, 104 students

Mill Springs Academy

13660 New Providence Road, 30004 (770) 360-1336 www.millsprings.org Grades: 1-12, 284 students

Montessori School of Alpharetta

3290 Old Alabama Road, 30022 (770) 667-1277 www.montessorischool.com Grades: PK-5, 47 students

Mount Pisgah Christian School

9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (678) 336-3443 www.experiencepisgah.org Grades: NS-12, 843 students

Nesbit Ferry KinderCare

9550 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (770) 587-1436 Grades: NS-PK

Primrose School of Alpharetta

315 Henderson Village Parkway, 30004 (770) 664-7508 www.primroseschools.com/schools/alpharetta Grades: Infant-Kindergarten

Primrose School of Jones Bridge

11130 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 664-8911 www.primroseschools.com Grades: PK

Nesbit Ferry Montessori

9330 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (770) 552-8454 Grades: PK-4, 100 students

Primrose School of Mansell Road

1015 Kingswood Place, 30009 (770) 552-1986 www.primroseschools.com Grades: PK

Rivers Academy

38 N. Main Street, 30009 (770) 360-7221 Grades: 4-12, 203 students

Sunshine STEM Academy

1675 Hembree Road, 30009 (770) 674-0010 Grades: PK-5, 118 students

Unique Academy

2865 Webb Road, 30004 (678) 762-0216

Windward Child Development Center

5830 Windward Parkway, 30005 (678) 624-0222 www.cclc.com Grades: NS-PK

William & Reed Academy

11877 Douglas Road, 30005 (678) 456-5131 Grades: 6-12, 112 students

Innovation Academy

Imagine a Different Way to Educate Future Leaders

Today’s high school students need the skills required to tackle the problems of tomorrow, to be prepared for college and career, and the ability to solve real-world issues. Students need to engage in a collaborative environment that accelerates their learning and supports their personal growth, nurturing their ability to participate in the community with empathy and compassion. Students need role models and mentors that are forward-thinking visionaries and supporters, and a facility that inspires innovation and creativity and is integrated into the learning process. Students need a world class design thinking program of study and a rigorous curriculum that results in projects, portfolios, certifications, and mentorships that show mastery and application of learning in our 21st Century world. Imagine a school that gives students what they need

Opening Fall 2021 in Alpharetta

Higher Education Alpharetta residents have access to higher education, ranging from the Alpharetta campus of DeVry University to the numerous colleges and universities in the Metro Atlanta area.

DeVry University

555 North Point Center, Suite 175 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-619- 3600

Emory Continuing Education

1725 Windward Concourse Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-727-6000 www.emory.edu

Georgia State University

3775 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-566- 2200 www.gsu.edu

Gwinnett Technical College

2875 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-962- 7580 www.gwinnetttech.edu

Reinhardt College

North Fulton Center 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-720- 9191 770-475- 0263 Fax nfmail@reinhardt.edu

Environmental Education

Gwinnett Technical College

The City of Alpharetta is proud of its Environmental Education Center, open five days a week, which operates as a community service providing information on environmental topics. The center arranges special programs for groups and features a library with hundreds of valuable resource materials as well as a wide range of free brochures. To become a part of the important volunteer force that keeps Alpharetta at the forefront of environmental services, call (770) 410-5835. Community members participate in projects such as water quality monitoring, roadside cleanup, removing illegal signs, telephone book recycling, collection and recycling of batteries, plant rescue, composting and grasscycling.

GNFCC Engages Business and Education for Talent Development by Kali Kirkham Boatright, President and CEO, GNFCC

How do we meet the talent needs of tomorrow with the students of today? We invite our North Fulton businesses to educate and inform us about what jobs today, and in the future, will be required and begin with the end in mind. The new commodity in economic development is not available land or even our stellar schools, it is clearly workforce and talent development to meet the employment needs of new and existing development. Businesses must be able to access the diversity and quality of skills necessary to support their operations and enable potential growth across our region. The Greater North Fulton Chamber created the Talent Coalition to marry business needs with training and education provided by our K-12 and post-secondary institutions, particularly to address the skills gap within the top five most in-demand occupations supporting the health care and technology sectors. This skills gap is the difference between what the US workforce is being trained to do and what job requirements are today. In North Fulton, this imbalance is significant and effects commerce every day. The Chamber facilitates valuable relationships and agreements between our employers and our region’s education and training institutions to create customized programs and expand capacity for in-demand skill sets and occupations. The most in-demand jobs among our more than 1,400 health services facilities are Registered Nurse, Environmental Services Tech, Nurse Tech/Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech and Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists. However, health care jobs are increasingly becoming technology based which affects the demand for tech positions as well. The most in-demand jobs in technology among our more than 1,000 technology facilities are Software Developer, IT Project Manager, Network Systems Tech, Technical Support Analyst and Information Security Analyst. These jobs alone represent thousands of jobs opportunities within North Fulton. An excellent example and practical application of GNFCC Talent Coalition efforts is workforce information and relevant research which the Chamber provided to help advance the curriculum development of the new North Fulton Innovation Academy STEM campus. When the new campus opens in Fall 2020, offerings for high school students will focus on Engineering, IT and Healthcare reflecting specific business needs in our region. Students will graduate ready to succeed in career paths with community businesses because our quality business partners will continue to be engaged with the Academy featuring authentic learning experiences and mentorship. The Chamber has been promoting business and quality of life in our region for more than 45 years. We are blessed to have an education system that is second to none and post-secondary partners who are engaged in our region. Collaborating together to ensure that our talented children become our pipeline of excellent talent for the future is dependent upon the information gathered from our businesses as they project future growth. The Greater North Fulton Chamber is committed to our Talent Coalition mission to drive focus and change through measurable programs to address the job skills gap in North Fulton and to be the advocate among community business, education and public policy leaders.

King’s Ridge Christian School is a very special place. Among our strengths, there are a number of things that set us apart. First, it is a place of great intellectual activity and academic rigor. We seek to be the best in the world at providing a Christian college-preparatory program for students in grades Pre-K - 12; teaching students to view all learning through a Biblical template. Second, we have a passion to bring every student into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while equipping our students to do with all excellence that which God calls them to do. From our founding in 2001 until now, our enduring mission has been to be a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping student to know, to serve, and to believe in Christ. Third, we’re preparing young men and women not just for college but also for life. Our aim is to educate not indoctrinate. Students not only have the freedom but also the encouragement to pursue knowledge, as well as their giftedness and calling, to the fullest extent possible. It would be my honor to introduce you to the King’s Ridge Christian School that I’ve come to know: a place where learning is contagious, the faculty is engaging, faith is deepened, and exciting things are happening. If you share the same passion and mission and are interested in experiencing it, I hope you’ll pay us a visit.

Dr. Jeff D. Williams, Head of School

CONTACT ADMISSIONS FOR A PERSONAL TOUR FULL DAY PRE-K - 12TH GRADE - AFTERSCHOOL CARE UNTIL 6:00 PM KingsRidgeCS.org | 770-754-5738 | 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Kings Ridge Christian School is a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe.