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College Prep. Life Ready.
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the pisgah The Pisgah Experience builds lasting relationships, enables service to others and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Pisgah inspires each community member to discover, explore and pursue God-given talents and purpose. Guided by biblical truth, Pisgah develops wise Christian leaders who are prepared for college, the world, and life.
College Prep. ep ep. ep p.. Life Ready. Students who are ready to face the challenges of life — that’s the Pisgah difference. Being prepared for college is important, but to be successful, today’s students need much more. College Prep. Life Ready. It’s the very essence of the mission of Mount Pisgah Christian School.
PRIMARY SCHOOL | INFANTS~5TH GRADE
A lifelong love of It begins early at Pisgah, in a loving and nurturing environment where children are challenged and inspired. Pisgah is known for its exceptional teachers who partner with families to discover the inner talent and potential of each child. These dedicated faculty mentors encourage students to think, ask questions and grow closer in their walk with God.
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Primary School teachers recognize the importance
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of meeting the needs of students with diverse learning styles and strive to provide balanced instruction. Special care and attention is paid to each child, creating a safe, healthy, and protective setting. Even amidst the energy and excitement of an active classroom, there is a quiet sense of peace and comfort where each child feels at home. With a comprehensive approach to learning, Pisgah reaches the whole child through mind, body, and spirit.
preschool
lower school
pathfinders
Infants - PreK
K - 5th Grade
Before and after school care
• Accredited Half and Full Day Available
• Comprehensive, Challenging Academics: Math, Science with Lab, Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology, Foreign Language, Study Skills, Art, Music, Christian Education, Library//Media Skills, Physical Education, Organizational Skills
• K– 5th grade • Safe, nurturing environment
• Enrichment: Golf, Chess, Dance, Drama, Puppetry Arts, Songwriting, Social Etiquette
• Snacks
• Learning Centers • Bright, Cheerful Classrooms • Hands-on Learning • Developmentally-appropriate instruction in Math, Phonics, and Language • Spanish, Music, Art, Chapel, Physical Education
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• Homework supervision • Physical fitness • Fee-based tutoring
• Devotion time
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms with Interactive SmartBoards
“Our son really enjoyed his puppetry experience. His confidence grew as he mastered the skills and became more comfortable performing. It was a great self-esteem builder!”
P R E PA R AT O R Y S C H O O L | 6 T H ~ 1 2 T H G R A D E Mount Pisgah Christian School
Pisgah’s Preparatory School. Bringing Learning to The Pisgah Prep Experience is
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more than learn, they develop
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become true thinkers.
technology, and Christian service. Personalized instruction and
and Advanced Placement (AP)
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innovative mini-mester program
Students are given opportunities for personal growth, individual achievement, group leadership, and plenty of fun!
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An exceptional number of Honors
offers a remarkable opportunity to explore potential life pursuits. Pisgah’s exclusive Advisory program guides students through the education process and produces dramatic results, initially in academic performance and self-discovery, and ultimately, in college acceptances and lifelong success.
my pisgah ““…led …led me and some of my classmates to Alaska on an Eart Earthwatch Expedition. Being aw away from the hustle and bustle of life was one of the better asp aspects of the trip. Gl i b b chicks, hi k and d chilly hill mornings...what i Glaciers, bears, b baby can I say? Life is good!” – Max King, Pisgah Earthwatch Explorer
Advisory Advantage
Academic Exploration
Pursue Your Dream
Discovering God-given talents. Recognizing natural abilities. Exploring interests and passions. Learning how to set and achieve goals. Helping find the perfect college match. Life Planning. Self-Discovery. All are part of the Pisgah Advisory Advantage. Highly Individualized, custom, student-focused guidance through the educational journey is a key part of the Pisgah difference. Throughout their Prep School experience, students have opportunities to begin discovering who they are and what possibilities lie ahead for them.
Pisgah leads the way when it comes to offering choices. For two weeks, twice a year, all Upper School students have the opportunity to explore interests during unique “Mini-Mesters”.
How do you juggle the demands of school while trying to pursue a career in performing arts or professional athletics? Pisgah iQuest.
More than 70 courses are offered, including: Forensic Science, Media Production, Sports Ethics, Cuisine of the World, Creative Writing and Poetry, Freakonomics, To Infinity and Beyond, Art of Caricature, Shakespeare’s Tragedies, Baroque Painting, and much more.
Providing college-preparatory academics in a condensed schedule, iQuest students spend mornings in the classroom, are free for practice/training in the afternoon and have the flexibility needed for travel and competitions. IQuest has been an answer to prayer for those pursuing the passions of professional golf, dance, equestrianism, gymnastics and more.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
Lessons in character and
The Pisgah Experience enables students to discover God’s ultimate truth, as well as their individual and unique gifts, and to begin an exploration into their purpose in life.
“I already had a pretty strong relationship with God, but the retreat at Sharptop allowed me to really spend even more time with Him. It is an amazing place and an incredible experience!”– Alex Hilton, Upper School Student Pisgah Preschool introduces students to God’s love. In Lower School, students focus on character development through the study of life and people
Pisgah Spiritual Retreat Time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and fun is an important part of the annual retreat for Middle and Upper School Students.
living in biblical times. In Middle School, students study the Old and New Testaments. Upper School students dig even deeper. Lessons of character and faith are revealed as students begin to apply biblical truths in their own journeys of discovery.
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Pisgah teachers meet weekly for prayer and
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devotion, and model the pursuit of intelligent faith. Weekly Chapel is a top priority in Pisgah programming at all age and grade levels, with increasing levels of student involvement and leadership. Exciting and meaningful mission trips and the annual Pisgah Retreat are embraced by students and faculty alike. From toddlers to teens, students learn valuable lessons of faith, hope, and love through Pisgah community service projects.
Pennies for Patients Pisgah students and faculty raise more money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients campaign than any other school in the state of Georgia, ranking number three nationally.
“…I was inspired to share God’s love.” Jamaica
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Pisgah student Julia McLendon experienced a
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dramatic change of perspective when she went on a tw two week mission trip to Jamaica — a chang change that will remain with her for a lifetime.
“Going to Jamaica really opened my eyes to the rest of the world and let me see how others are living. The trip allowed me to see that happiness and love are really what matter in life – not our possessions.” – Julia McLendon, Upper School Student
Pisgah’s thriving Christian Leadership program spreads God’s message of love and salvation throughout the globe. Hundreds of Middle and Upper School students, parents, and faculty members have participated in mission trips to Kenya, Russia, Gulf Coast, Montana, Costa Rica and Jamaica. These trips not only help Pisgah make a global difference, they also result in dramatic impacts on the participants themselves.
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P I S G A H AT H L E T I C S
Building character and confidence through
Many of life’s most valuable lessons can be learned through team interaction: discipline, cooperation, sportsmanship, sacrifice, and dedication. Pisgah’s exceptionally qualified and dedicated coaches inspire students to develop these qualities, habits and skills.
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“Whether it’s a three year old playing T-ball or a senior running back being recruited by the likes of Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt, Pisgah has a place for your child to develop wonderful characteristics and God-given abilities.” — Blake Davenport, General Manager of Pisgah Athletics
Pisgah athletics offers complete programs for all ages, with varsity coaches serving as mentors for even the youngest athletes. Beginning in Preschool and throughout Lower School, structured play and physical education are important components of the Pisgah Experience. For three year olds and up, Pisgah Sports offers athletic opportunities including: basketball, cheerleading, t-ball, soccer, dance, volleyball, golf, and tennis. Pisgah’s Middle School athletic program is one of the most comprehensive in metro Atlanta, providing a wide variety of sports
opportunities. More than 60% of students participate in at least one of the 35 Varsity, JV, Middle School, and Junior Patriot sports offered. As a member of the Georgia High School Association, Pisgah’s Upper School students compete at a very high level. Award-winning coaches and superior facilities equip them for the challenge. The Patriot Powerhouse –a state-of-the-art weight room and speed and agility training center – gives Pisgah athletes a significant competitive edge and The Drummond Center Gymnasium hosts local and regional events.
The new 33-acre Patriot Athletic Campus (PAC) features premier facilities, including baseball, soccer and softball fields, an eight-lane track, and a football stadium.
PAC opened Fall 2009
Personal expression through the Cultivation of a deep and abiding love for the arts is woven into the Pisgah Experience. Through wide-ranging hands-on exposure and the study of varied art forms, students develop an enduring appreciation for the arts.
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PISGAH ARTS
Beginning in Preschool with fingerpaints, plastic drums, and fairy tales, young students create masterpieces and memories.
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Lower School programs continue this introduction to the arts with weekly music classes, theatrical productions, and opportunities to explore emerging creative talents.
Pisgah offers premier strings and bells programs for Lower School students, as well as popular puppetry arts. Talented and passionate arts faculty help students build self-confidence through creative expression. Middle and Upper School students take arts exploration to the next level with drama,
photography, visual arts, general and instrumental music, theater, and chorus. Pisgah’s Thespian and National Art Honor Societies are filled with talented students, many of whom have captured local and regional awards. Art shows and gallery openings are popular events and Pisgah theatrical and musical performances play to sell-out crowds.
Where is the spark ignited? When does a love for the arts first emerge and inspire a young artist? …with a kindergarten project with crayons and construction paper, …a dedicated chorus teacher who helps you find your inner voice and your self-confidence, …or the moment you take to the stage to recite your lines in the school play. For hundreds of Pisgah students, these moments can launch a lifelong pursuit of the arts.
my pisgah Jessy began her exploration of the arts at Pisgah and now studies the great masters in Italy. She still remembers the teachers who made an impact on her life here at Pisgah, helping her develop self-confidence and a sense of adventure. “Looking back on my Pisgah experience, there’s nothing I would change!” — Jessy Cole, ’05 Pisgah Graduate, Attending Baylor University
What sets Pisgah apart? More than a school, Pisgah is a community. Ask any student, parent, or teacher, “What do you love most about Pisgah?” The answer you’ll hear is: “Pisgah is a family.” Relationships and a sense of belonging are highlights of the Pisgah Experience.
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EXPERIENCE PISGAH
The Primary School is known not only for its exceptional curriculum, but also for our nurturing teachers and uniquely warm, safe environment. Middle School students enjoy engaging classes that help them discover a passion. They also find that Pisgah is a safe place to learn important life lessons, including how to overcome life’s adversities.
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Upper School students learn the “extra somethings” that make a big difference in life: how to prioritize, responsibility for self, and discovery of their gifts and talents. These students also enjoy increased freedom and often comment on how much they appreciate the mutual respect that is present between themselves, their teachers, and peers. From Preschool to graduation, Pisgah provides an experience that develops students who are truly prepared for college and ready for life.
“My Pisgah experience lasted thirteen wonderful years. Each year I would ask my parents to please send me back again the following year! At Pisgah, I learned to challenge myself, grow closer and stronger in my relationship with God and made lifelong friends.”– Paul Martini, ’09 Valedictorian
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Pisgah at a Glance Mount Pisgah Christian School is an independent, non-denominational coeducation school serving children from six weeks of age through 12th grade. Known for exceptional faculty who have a passion for teaching, Pisgah has quickly become the school of choice for North Atlanta families desiring top quality education. Mission: Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School’s mission is to provide an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. The essence of the mission is best described as College Prep. Life Ready. Accreditations: Pisgah holds dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and is a member of numerous professional and educational organizations including the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
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