SGES Viewbook

St. George’s Episcopal School VIEWBOOK

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a solid

start

Freedom and structure.

Joyful discovery and skill-building.

Engagement and excitement.

Preparation for the future.

Students in our Early Childhood program are given

Our academic program is rich in content.

building blocks to success in their personal, academic,

Students don’t just learn in a classroom at St.

and spiritual lives.

George’s. Field trips start in our earliest program PK3, and overnight class trips begin in the 3rd grade.

We build a strong foundation.

Students learn through experience. In the 4th grade,

Students love coming to school, and they learn a lot while they

students begin choosing electives - and the choices

are here. From Early Childhood thematic units to participating

are deisnged to give students variety in exploring new

in leading the Lord’s Prayer in school-wide Chapel, students

interests, or cultivating existing ones. Students can

are able to be successful at an early age.

choose a LEGO BUILD elective, where they will learn math and engineering skills to build specific designs.

We meet students where they are and tailor their learning

Students can pick photography classes to cultivate

plan to accomodate their growth.

a fine arts interest, among over 15 choices each

In every grade - PK3 through High School - differentiated

semester. For those with a career focus in teaching

instruction is utilitzed for every student. We continually

can enjoy learning through ‘Teaching 101’, an elective

monitor academic progress and adjust teaching to best meet

designed to give them first-hand experience teaching

student needs.

in one of our Early Childhood classes.

a robust middle school Students enter sixth grade with exciting new independence, and they leave Middle School with the confidence they need to be sucessful in High School.

Classrooms in Middle School are characterized by both individuality and community, and students are engaged in active learning. If you stepped into a classroom, you might find them re-enacting a novel they just completed, or you’ll see hands-on practice of math skills and experimentation in science class. Students participate in a teambuilding and leadership retreat to develop the skills they need in life. During their Middle School years, students develop self-respect and respect for others. Guided by supportive faculty, students develop the ability to analyze in greater depth, preparing them for high school studies.

a rigorous high school There are many roads to success in high school, and our faculty recognize the unique interests of each student individually, so they help guide our students to find a path that represents their own interests and passions. With over 13 Advanced Placement Courses that begin in ninth grade, students graduate well-equipped for college - and they’ve learned a lot along the way.

Comprehensive High School Curriculum includes over 13 AP courses and a wide choce of electives.

Academic Advisors support student success and help guide them each semester.

College preparation is key, and with a dedicated College & Career Counselor, students are able to find the right college to achieve their career goals.

Students are encouraged to set goals and broaden their academic horizons by exploring new opportunities.

From amazing class trips to partipating in a strong athletic program, students become well-rounded and prepared to meet any challenge with confidence.

quick facts about us St. George’s Episocpal School was establised in 1996 as an Episcopal school and is an independent, SACS accredited private school with a strong academic program.

CAMPUS: 40 acres GRADES: PK3-12 ENROLLMENT: 220+ FACULTY: 35

STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OVER 12 YEARS: 1,600 hours per student Advanced Placement Courses: 13 courses beginning in 9th grade

our mission

learn with passion OUR STUDENTS ARE KNOWN INDIVIDUALLY - THEY AREN’T JUST A NUMBER. THEY FEEL ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO PURSUE INDEPENDENT THINKING.

fine arts a universal language A form of self-expression, fine arts flourish at St. George’s. Students have ample opportunities for creativity and imagination, are empowered to discover their talents, and share them with the world.

The Fine Arts program offers courses in music, drama, and visual arts. Programs range from Orff Instruments for the youngest students; to bucket drums, guitars, and ukeleles for our middle school students; and Fine Arts Clubs for High School students. The art studio is equipped with a ceramics kiln, several pottery wheels, a vast artist workspace and student-displayed artwork.

The academic program is intentionally challenging, yet nurturing, as students discover their unique skills and talents.

As students learn more about themselves and find their niche, they begin to understand the value they bring to the world, and the payoff is the passion gained from learning.

Students are engaged in active learning both inside and outside of the classroom, often with alumni and community partners who come into the classroom to teach in their area of expertise. Students also go outside the classroom to learn from real-life experiences.

Every student doesn’t have the same academic goals, and each student can find a place at St. George’s. From the student choosing the most rigorous AP courses to the student who would benefit from further academic support, St. George’s values each student individually. Our Learning Enrichment Center, where tutoring is available for every age and every subject, is available for students that need extra help in a one-on-one format.

serve with respect Students serve each other, they serve the school community, and they serve the world.

Student explore the world and make it a better place.

Service programs are linked to leadership, and older students routinely set examples in the classroom for the younger students. While each Thursday morning is a designated chapel time for service projects, students are enouraged to look beyond the St. George’s campus to find other ways to give back. From serving at the Salvation Army to collecting diapers for a local pregnancy center, students are empowered to examine their own interests to serve others. By doing this, students learn an important lesson - that the world needs this generation to make it a better place.

A beloved arts tradition is the annual school-wide musical.

Students from all grades participate on and off stage to make this production a highlight of the year. Excitement builds throughout the year for this annual event. The end results? An auditorium filled with supportive friends and family, and a sense of accomplishment for the students who worked so hard to make it a success.

live with purpose “It’s not enough to have lived.

We should be determined to live for something.”

- Winston Churchill Students work diligently and purposefully in the classroom, and they develop purposeful relationships with their peers. Through their interests and passions, they make a difference in the world.

Annual Class Trips

New Beginnings

Beginning in 3rd grade, students

New

participate in an overnight class

Beginnings

designed

for

retreat

middle

is

school

trip, allowing students to see the world and learn from

students that encourages them to explore the intersection

a different perspective. From the Space Museum to

between their faith and their everyday lives. Together,

swimming with manatees, the Grand Canyon and the

they participate in small-group discussions and activities,

Boston Freedom Trail, trip memories last a lifetime.

games, singing, and worship.

8th Grade Chapel Talks

High School LEADS

Each spring, students in the 8th

Each Wednesday, High School

grade begin their chapel talk

students

partitipate

in

an

series. Faculty work closely with students to write a

enrichment program called LEADS. During this time,

speech about their life: the meaning and purpose behind

they explore and develop personal interests while

it, and a reflection on the past and a goal for the future.

participating in community service, leadership, and mentoring activities.

International Mission Trip Students

are

offered

Division Chapel the

Each

Thursday,

all

students

opportunity to take a summer

participate in Division Chapel, a

mission trip to Orphanage Emmanuel, located in

time for specific age groups to work on a service project

Honduras, to be a part in shaping a child’s life. On this

with other students in the same division. Students learn

trip, students take a leadership role in making the world

hands-on service. The have made prayer chains, sent

a better place.

water bottles for hurricane victims, made “plarn” mats for the homeless, among other projects.

lead with integrity Beyond the fundamentals of a traditional education, students in the 21st centruy need to have a set a skills to be successful. Students are taught at an early age how to lead with integrity through their community service initiatives, the educational surroundings, and the school’s core values.

High School students participate in our signature LEADS program, designed to give students the empowerment to choose the focus of their leadership training based on their own interests.

The LEADS program allows students to collaborate through project-based learning, where students align their personal interests to create meaningful outcomes for both the student and the community.

Students begin their freshman year in High School with Leadership talks, a series of discussions about leadership, and then take what they have learned into the community. By their senior year, students will create their own service project as a Senior Capstone Project.

ATHLETICS An opportunity to play is an opportunity to learn. Physical activity is a part of the daily routine at St. George’s. In the early years, recess and PE provide an avenue for physical activity.

Competitve basketball and cheerleading begin in the 5th grade, and by high school, students can participate in an increasing number of athletics. While some students play competitively, all students learn the value of concentration, self-discipline, and teamwork through our athletics program.

SPORTS TEAMS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Clay Target Sports Cheerleading Golf Soccer Track & Field Tennis Everyone has an opportunity to play sports at St. George’s, from the aspiring college athlete to the student who just wants to have fun.

COME VISIT! Get to know us better! We’re here to answer any questions you have about the St. George’s education. Schedule a visit to experience our friendly culture and our beautiful campus. Learn more about us online at www.sges.org, or contact Meredith Thacker at mthacker@sges.org

call us: 770-358-9432 To request more information email:mthacker@sges.org

www.sges.org 103 Birch Street Milner, GA 30257