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CONTENTS 18
2015/2016 EDITION
FEATURES
Choosing an
Independent
School
John Hanna
EDITORS
Lindsay Field Penticuff
Jacqui Frasca
14Parents on Independent
Schools
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Katja Adams
Jack Simonetta
Metro Atlanta families share their
experiences
Area colleges, universities and tech
schools
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ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
Megan Willis
CIRCUL ATION MANAGER
DEPARTMENTS
8Metro Atlanta’s Best Public
Schools
The area’s top-rated public schools,
listed by county
Education 101: Choosing the
Right School for Your Family
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
Tips on how to select the best school
35Higher Ed Keeps Pace with
Local Job Market
PUBLISHER
Sherry Gasaway
Larry Lebovitz
4Education 101: Choosing the
Right School for Your Family
The Premier Relocation Guide
9 Georgia School Glossary
10Accreditation Designations
Standardized Testing and
Assessments
12Atlanta Excels in Early
Childhood Education
18Choosing an Independent
School
K NOWAtlanta’s guide to
select independent schools
in metro Atlanta
34 Independent Schools Map
Find out where select metro Atlanta
independent schools are located
48 Atlanta’s Institutions of
Higher Education
A listing of select metro Atlanta
colleges and universities
Amy Fine
CONTROLLER
Marilyn Walker
KNOWAtlanta’s 2015/2016 Guide to
Education, a supplemental publication
of KNOWAtlanta magazine, is designed
to help parents, realtors and employers
relocating to Atlanta become familiar with
the metro area’s educational choices.
From analyzing a school system to choosing a continuing education program, our
Education Guide provides new Atlantans
with the tools they need to meet each one
of their educational goals successfully.
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Education 101:
Choosing the Right
School for Your Family
By Lindsay Field Penticuff
“W
hat are your schools like?”
It’s one of the first questions a
parent asks when hunting for
a new neighborhood to call home, and
throughout metro Atlanta, educators are
working hard to provide the best answer
to this most critical of questions posed
during the relocation process. No matter
the age or needs of a child, the size of your
budget or the location of a home, a great
educational experience awaits in metro
Atlanta. Whether you’re wanting to enroll
a child in public school or capitalize on
the many charter, magnet or independent
school options offered across the nearly
25-county metro area, you’ll find a dedicated community of award-winning leaders, faculty and staff, as well as regionally
and nationally competitive curriculums,
innovative programming and cuttingedge technology.
And when it comes to deciding on the
right school for your child, you will find
a wealth of resources at your fingertips,
both within these pages and online at websites managed by the Georgia Department
of Education (doe.k12.ga.us), Governor’s
Office of Student Achievement (gaosa.
org) and individual school websites. Mak-
ing full use of this information, interpreting the data firsthand and getting to know
each potential school option intimately
will enable you to make educated deci-
Statistics and test
scores are important
indicators to keep in
mind, but often the
most accurate measure
of a school’s ability
to meet your child’s
needs is feedback from
current or past parents
and students.
sions while helping to shape your child’s
educational career.
Statistics and test scores are important
indicators to keep in mind, but often the
most accurate measure of a school’s ability to meet your child’s needs is feedback
from current or past parents and students—and, of course, that instinctive,
“at home” feeling you get when you walk
through the campus and interact with
the school community. What better time
to start the search for the right school
than right here, right now? Read on for an
overview of the metro area’s diverse educational options and advice on choosing
the right school.
Public School Offerings
“Our public schools in metro Atlanta are
rigorous and boast some of the highest
performance in the nation. Students get
a solid education—especially in Fulton
County Schools—that focuses on a balance of academics, athletics and the arts,
and our teachers truly care for them and
invest in their success,” says Dr. Robert
Avossa, superintendent of Fulton County
Schools in Atlanta. In fact, metro Atlanta
is home to seven of the state’s best high
schools in Georgia, according to U.S.
World and News Report, and four of those
are located in Avossa’s district—Northview, Milton, Johns Creek and Alpharetta
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One way Georgia
prepares its public
school students for
the future is by giving
them the tools they
need to succeed on
state standardized
tests.
high schools. Metro Atlanta serves approximately 25 school districts.
In other good news, the U.S. Secretary
of Education named 12 Georgia public schools 2014 National Blue Ribbon
Schools. This distinction honors schools
for helping students achieve at high levels
and for making significant progress in
closing the achievement gap. Additionally, according to Education Week’s 18th
annual “Quality Counts” report, which
measures education outcomes while also
ranking and grading each state based on
school performance, Georgia’s curriculum alignment from pre-kindergarten
through college and programs to help
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students below benchmarks is ranked No.
1 in the country with a score of 100 for the
second year in a row.
One way Georgia prepares its public
school students for the future is by giving them the tools they need to succeed
on state standardized tests. The Georgia
Milestones Assessment System, which was
implemented the 2014–15 school year, is
a new comprehensive summative assessment prog ram spanning third through
12th grades. It measures how well students
have learned the the state-adopted content
standards in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Students
in grades three through eight will take an
end-of-grade assessment in each content
area, while high school students will take
an end-of-course assessment for each of
the eight courses designated by the State
Board of Education.
According to the Georgia Department
of Education, one-year increases were seen
on 2014 End-of-Course Tests in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding
the standards in Coordinate Algebra, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, Ninth
Grade Literature and Composition and
American Literature and Composition.
Results for the new testing system have
not been released. Testing improvements
aren’t just limited to Georgia-specific exams—even as more students are taking
the college entrance exams like the ACT,
Georgia public school students continue
to top the rankings among Southeastern
states, outperforming Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, West Virginia and
South Carolina.
Public school options also include magnet and charter schools, which means
parents can have more of a choice as to
where their child attends school within a
school district. Across-the-board progress
in all types of school environments allows
for even more high-quality options for
your child’s metro Atlanta education, and
having this many choices can make the
school-selection process that much more
challenging—and exciting.
Going the Independent Route
If Montessori, parochial, single-gender,
international, boarding, military or special needs schools top your list of interests,
Georgia Department of Education
metro Atlanta has just the independent
institution you’re looking for. An expanding roster of diverse schools, tuition prices
that start at around $3,000 per year and a
wealth of need- and merit-based financial
aid programs make an independent education a viable option for nearly any family
moving to the Atlanta area.
Steve Robinson, president of the Southern Association of Independent Schools,
shares some welcome advice for parents
considering a private school education
for their child. “If you’re not sure if an independent school is right for your family,
first consider your child’s needs when it
comes to a school environment,” he says,
adding that Atlanta is one of the top 10 independent school markets in the country,
so there are more options than ever.
“There are some outstanding schools
and schools that cover a range of student
needs, from students who learn differently or have dyslexia or ADHD to schools
that … serve a wide range of academic
abilities,” he says. Robinson advises using
the SAIS website (sais.org), as well as the
sites of individual schools to begin your
research. After that, it’s important to in-
‘If you’re not sure if an independent school is
right for your family, first consider your child’s
needs when it comes to a school environment.’
—Steve Robinson, SAIS President
vestigate the mission of each school to see
if it jives with your family’s expectations.
“Parents need to pay as much attention to
the fit of the child’s school as they do the fit
of their jeans,” says Robinson.
Once you have narrowed down your
choices, it’s important to initiate a school
visit and talk to administrators. “[Parents]
need to visit some schools and hear what
the school can offer and provide a child,”
Robinson says. “Not every school is a perfect fit for every student.” After conducting your research and deciding that a certain school is right for your family, don’t
assume that an independent education is
financially out of reach. “Our schools offer a substantial amount of financial aid
based on need,” Robinson adds. “All of
our schools value the idea that we can pro-
vide some aid for families.” Consider it
an investment in your child’s future, as
many schools are finding innovative ways
to integrate career preparedness into their
curriculum.
SAIS is an organization that includes
350 independent elementary and secondary schools throughout the Southeastern
United States and the Caribbean. It works
at the state, regional and national levels to
address important issues involved in nonpublic education, such as accreditation,
curriculum, professional development
and equity.
Regardless of the type of educational experience you and your students are
seeking, you can be sure that metro Atlanta has the right school to fit your family’s
needs.
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Metro Atlanta’s Best Public Schools
Toward the end of each school
year, students in metro Atlanta’s
public school districts take a
series of tests to determine how
much and how well they learned
during that year. Students in elementary and middle schools, or
first through eighth grades, previously took Criterion-Referenced
Competency Tests, and students
in high school, or ninth through
12th grades, took End-of-Course
Tests. A new testing system was
implemeted for the 2014–15
school year. Results have not
been released.
Below are the elementary, middle and high schools in
each of metro Atlanta’s public
school districts whose students
performed best on these tests,
according to data on schooldigger.com, a website that evaluates
K–12 performance. Elementary
and middle schools were ranked
based on math and English/
language arts scores on CRCT
and high schools on American
Literature and Geometry scores
on EOCT.
Atlanta City
atlanta.k12.ga.us
Jackson Elementary
Charles R. Drew Charter (M)
North Atlanta High
Bartow County
bartow.k12.ga.us
Taylorsville Elementary
Adairsville Middle
Woodland High
Buford City
bufordcityschools.org
Buford Academy (E)
Buford Middle
Buford High
Cartersville City
cartersville.k12.ga.us
Cartersville Elementary
Cartersville Middle
Cartersville High
Cherokee County
cherokee.k12.ga.us
Hickory Flat Elementary
Freedom Middle
Sequoyah High
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Clayton County
clayton.k12.ga.us
Arnold Elementary
Elite Scholars Academy (M)
Mount Zion High
Cobb County
cobbk12.org
Ford Elementary
Dickerson Middle
Walton High
City Schools of Decatur
csdecatur.net
Winnona Park Elementary
Renfroe Middle
Decatur High
DeKalb County
dekalb.k12.ga.us
Vanderlyn Elementary
DeKalb Path Academy Charter (M)
Chamblee Charter High
Douglas County
douglas.k12.ga.us
Winston Elementary
Brighten Academy (M)
Douglas County High
Fayette County
fcboe.org
Kedron Elementary
Rising Starr Middle
McIntosh High
Forsyth County
forsyth.k12.ga.us
Sharon Elementary
Vickery Creek Middle
South Forsyth High
Fulton County
fulton.k12.ga.us
Sweet Apple Elementary
River Trail Middle
Fulton Science Academy High
Gainesville City
gcsskk12.net
New Holland Core Knowledge
Academy (E)
Gainesville Middle
Gainesville High
Gilmer County
gilmerschools.com
Mountain View Elementary
Gilmer Middle
Gilmer High
Gwinnett County
gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Fort Daniel Elementary
Frank N. Osborne Middle
North Gwinnett High
Hall County
hallco.org
Wauka Mountain Elementary
C.W. Davis Middle
North Hall High
Henry County
henry.k12.ga.us
New Hope Elementary
Union Grove Middle
Union Grove High
Marietta City
marietta-city.org
Marietta Center for Advanced
Academics (E)
Marietta Middle
Marietta High
Paulding County
paulding.k12.ga.us
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary
Sammy McClure Middle
North Paulding High
Pickens County
pickens.k12.ga.us
Hill City Elementary
Pickens County Middle
Pickens County High
Rockdale County
rockdale.k12.ga.us
Lorraine Elementary
General Ray Davis Middle
Heritage High
Social Circle City
socialcircleschools.com
Social Circle Elementary
Social Circle Middle
Social Circle High
Walton County
walton.k12.ga.us
Sharon Elementary
Loganville Middle
Walnut Grove High
Georgia School Glossary
this designation, then again the year in which
a school is nominated.
Choosing the right school for your child in a
new area can be daunting, especially with all
the choices many metropolitan cities offer. To
help you and your family in the search for the
right fit, we’ve compiled a list of school-related terms often used throughout the state's
public schools.
Charter School – A public school that
operates with freedom from several regulations that apply to traditional, sectarian public
schools in Georgia.
College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) – The Georgia
Accelerated and Gifted Education
Programs that challenge students academically and that stress various areas including
research and reference skills, accelerated
learning and communication skills.
Department of Education’s accountability
system. Public schools are graded on a
100-point scale in three major areas: achievement, progress and the achievement gap.
Alternative Education Program –
Georgia Milestones – The state
A state program designed to give local
school districts flexibility in various areas
including in-school suspension, a school/
community guidance center and a community-based alternative education program.
implemented this new testing program for the
2014–15 school year. It will measure how well
a student learned state-adopted standards.
Georgia School of Excellence –
Attendance Zones – Areas in which
students attend certain public schools based
on their home address.
Blue Ribbon School – School enrollments must include at least 40 percent of
their students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, these public schools
must meet their state’s annual objectives in
each of the two years prior to a nomination for
Every year, one public school from each district ranked in the top 10 percent of Georgia
schools, with the greatest gain in student
achievement, is selected by the Department of Education to be a Georgia School
of Excellence. In addition to these criteria,
the schools must meet AYP for a minimum
of three consecutive years, offer at least two
Advanced Placement courses and be in
existence for five years.
Graduation Tests – A series of tests
offered to high school juniors evaluating
math, science, language arts and social studies used to determine whether an individual
is eligible to graduate, as well as determining
AYP for schools.
IB Program – International Baccalaureate
strives to help students develop multiple skills
including intellectual, personal and social, to
live and work in our globalizing world.
Magnet School – A public school that
offers students a distinctive curriculum.
Magnet schools may emphasize a variety of
subjects including visual and performing arts,
math, science and technology.
Move On When Ready – A program
that allows students to complete high school
on a college campus, while earning college
credit.
Special Education and Psychological Services – Programs that focus
on providing services and meeting needs of
special education students.
Virtual Campus – Gives students the
opportunity to take online courses that can
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be accessed anywhere at any time.
Listening intently,
responding thoughtfully.
One of the
respect. wonders
of Walker.
walkerwonders.org
Cobb’s independent college-prep community pre-K(3) through 12
The Walker School practices a nondiscriminatory policy of admission.
THE WALKER SCHOOL
where wonders await.
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Decoding
Georgia’s
Independent
School
Accreditations and
Memberships
It is important to know that the independent school you choose has been
evaluated and endorsed by one or more
accreditation agencies and/or member
organizations committed to holding
independent educational institutions to
high standards. In Atlanta, you’re likely
to come across several of the following
terms in your search for an independent
school. Use this guide as a reference
and look up these organizations via their
websites for more information.
AAAIS
The Atlanta Area Association of
Independent Schools
aaais.org
ACSI
The Association of Christian
Schools International
acsi.org
GAC
Georgia Accrediting Commission
coe.uga.edu/gac
GAPSAC
The Georgia Private School
Accreditation Council
gapsac.org
GISA
The Georgia Independent
School Association
gisa-schools.org
JATP
The Joint Admissions Testing Program
jatp.org
NAIS
The National Association of
Independent Schools
nais.org
SACS
The Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools
sacs.org
SAIS
The Southern Association of
Independent Schools
sais.org
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Standardized Testing
and Assessments
From individual course assessments to broad cognitive and general knowledge examinations, here is a rundown of the standardized tests your child is likely to take at every
stage of their Atlanta education, whether they attend a public or independent school.
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
AP classes are college-level courses offering public and private high school students
more rigorous coursework in specific subjects. Optional subject-specific AP exams
are given at the end of the school year and graded by the College Board. Many
colleges either award college credit for passing the exams or allow a student to be
exempt from certain college courses.
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
This test measures student performance on abilities related to success in school
subjects. Schools can use the CogAT to select students for the Gifted and Talented
program.
Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA)
Students with significant cognitive disabilities may qualify for this assessment based
on alternate achievement standards—standards that differ in complexity from gradelevel expectations while still addressing state academic content requirements.
Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT)
Students produce a persuasive essay demonstrating their opinion on a subject and
using language to support a convincing point of view. Eleventh-grade students must
pass the test in order to earn a regular high school diploma.
High School Graduation Test
All public school 11th-grade students seeking a high school diploma must pass the
Georgia High School Graduation Test in four content areas.
Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Georgia law mandates that a nationally norm-referenced test, such as the ITBS, be
administered annually to students in grades three, five and eight. The purpose of a
norm-referenced test is to obtain information about the performance of Georgia’s
students and compare it with that of students in a national sample.
Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
Most 10th graders in public and private high schools take the PSAT in the fall as
a preparation for college entrance exams.
SAT Reasoning Test and ACT
The SAT and ACT are the two recommended college entrance exams. Most students
will take one or both of these tests during their junior and senior years.
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No one prepares a child for school
and for life like the Atlanta Speech School.
At the Atlanta Speech School, we believe in the power of a child’s voice.
While our four schools serve different types of learners, each of our
programs gives students the strongest possible foundation for learning
through language and literacy. Teachers with unmatched credentials and
training customize the latest cutting-edge research to the needs of each
child. We help children discover who they are, and develop into who
they are meant to be.
The Atlanta Speech School helps children find their voice, and the
power of using that voice, for a lifetime.
3160 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
atlantaspeechschool.org | 404.233.5332
Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool
An early education program that
develops engaged learners who are
exceptionally prepared for school
Wardlaw School An elementary school
for children with dyslexia and other
language-based learning disabilities
Stepping Stones A preschool and
transitional kindergarten for children
with speech and/or language delays
Katherine Hamm Center A listening,
spoken language and literacy program for
infants and children who are deaf or hard
of hearing
Atlanta Excels in Early Childhood Education
By Jacqui Frasca
T
he quality of a child’s early education creates a chain reaction, affecting the individual children and their families, as well as the overall education system, economy and
our future. With this in mind, a team of experts has been working
on a quality rating system for Georgia’s early childhood education options since 2006. Quality Rated (QR) is Georgia’s system
to improve the level of quality in programs that care for children
during school hours and after school. Like restaurants, child
care programs can earn one, two or three stars by meeting quality standards over and above minimum state child care requirements. In 2011, Gov. Nathan Deal introduced Quality Rated and
began accepting applications for it in January 2012.
In July 2013, Georgia began reimbursing child care programs
that were participating in the federal Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program based on each program’s quality rating.
“CAPS subsidizes child care for children from eligible low-income families and programs with one, two or three stars receive
a higher reimbursement than programs not rated,” says Theresa Prestwood, vice president of development and marketing at
Quality Care for Children.
Quality Care for Children helps the system in two ways. “We
help parents search for and choose child care programs, and
they can see if a program is Quality Rated through our child care
search (allgakids.org),” Prestwood says. “In addition, Quality
Care for Children works in 46 counties across Georgia to assist
child care programs that would like to go through the process
of being Quality Rated. We assist programs by offering on-site
consultation and training.”
This voluntary program, which was designed by the Georgia
Department of Early Care and Learning, encourages programs
to commit to the higher quality standards that Georgia’s students
deserve. For parents, especially those who are relocating to metro
Atlanta, QR makes finding quality child care easier by assigning
a rating of one, two or three stars to childcare programs that meet
set standards. “Ultimately, Quality Rated will improve the quality of child care across Georgia because parents will be asking
programs if they are Quality Rated and choosing Quality Rated
programs over programs who do not participate,” Prestwood
adds. “For families relocating to Georgia, Quality Rated makes
finding quality childcare simpler.”
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Parents or guardians relocating to metro Atlanta have thousands of
options when deciding where their young child should attend day care
or preschool. Visit the following websites to learn more about a handful of the schools, programs and options for children starting at infancy
through elementary school.
Children’s Choice Learning Centers
childrenschoice.com
Creme de la Creme
cremedelacreme.com
International Preschools
internationalpreschools.com
Kids ‘R’ Kids
kidsrkids.com
KinderCare Learning Centers
kindercare.com
La Petite Academy
lapetite.com
Premier Academy
premier-academy.org
Primrose Schools
primroseschools.com
Sunbrook Academy
sunbrookacademy.com
The Goddard School
goddardschool.org
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Parents on
Independent Schools
By Jacqui Frasca
A
t KNOWAtlanta we understand
that for parents relocating to Atlanta, finding the right school for
their child is a top priority. Whether you’re
moving from another part of the metro area, a different state or from another
country entirely, finding schools that will
be a good fit for your children can seem
like a massive undertaking without a little
help—especially with so many top, diverse schools in close proximity. As with
many major family decisions moving can
bring about, it’s helpful to note the experiences of families in similar situations who
made it all work and are happily settled
into their new schools.
To help ease the transition, we profiled
parents whose children attend several of
the metro area’s best independent schools
to share their family’s relocation experience and make your own search a little
easier.
The Galloway School
The Durham family relocated to Atlanta
from Connecticut when Mikel Durham
accepted a job as chief commercial officer with a new company, CMS Bakery
Solutions. Moving their global headquar-
ters from Amsterdam to Atlanta, Durham became very busy sorting out where
to live and where the kids should go to
school. The family settled on Buckhead
for their new home, and were thrilled to
be accepted into The Galloway School
in Atlanta. The Durhams were looking
for a school where their kids, 9-year-old
Arden who was starting fourth grade and
11-year-old Burkit who was starting sixth,
could choose topics they love and wallow
in their passions.
“I was looking for a place where the
children would form a love of learning.
A great education will be the outcome
of a love of learning, and that love lasts
longer than school,” Durham says. “We
were in public school in Greenwich, Connecticut, and it was a good one. But there
were many, many tests, and preparation
for tests, and it was getting worse. Plus,
there is a regimen that just doesn’t enable
focus. It’s funny that they say kids have
trouble focusing, when, in fact, it is often
the schedule which inhibits them from focusing.” In the midst of a home and company move, the Durhams were devoted to
finding a school that would nurture their
children’s sense of progress and accom-
plishment without stifling their interests.
After visiting seven different schools,
Durham felt like Galloway would help
the children grow and explore their interests and provide a community of teachers
with more diversity and attention. “There
are many good schools in Atlanta, but at
Galloway, I felt it was all about the kids,”
Durham says. “It wasn’t about the sports
facilities, or how big it was—they were
all about the kids. They asked about what
the kids are like and what they like to
do, rather than sharing schedules and
requirements.”
When it comes to finding the perfect
school for your children, Durham says
it was lucky to be able to use a network
and speak to many parents in Atlanta.
“Everyone was so kind to speak with me.
They rightly told me that there are many
good schools, and they told me to be careful. Not every school fits every child,”
Durham says. “There were many parents
who have different choices for different
kids, so I tried to look at each school from
the perspective of each child. One school I
loved, and then realized that I loved it for
me! My son would have been miserable
there.” As for Arden and Burkit, they like
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the fun, social side of school and being
intellectually stimulated—neither enjoys
being lectured. “I think we have found
one school that both of my children will
love, but I will always keep in mind that
they are different, with different needs,”
she concludes.
Mount Pisgah Christian
School
After the senior-parent coffee meeting
at Mount Pisgah Christian School in
Johns Creek, John and Rose Katsianis
were more sure than ever that this was
the right fit for their 17-year-old daughter Alexis. The youngest of three, Alexis
attended the same large public school
in Missouri that her siblings graduated
from and got “lost in the crowd” at such
a large school. “Her father and I knew we
needed to make a change and enrolled
Alexis in a small private school. She did
better academically and because it was
a small, Christian-based environment
she was being better prepared to succeed
after high school,” says Rose Katsianis.
“The decision to research private Christian high schools in and around Atlanta
was a big part of our relocation.”
The Norcross and Johns Creek areas
were the focus of the Katsianis family’s
search, due to closer proximity to John
Katsianis’ work. Alexis also played a big
role in deciding which school to attend,
and she knew the same day they interviewed at Mount Pisgah that it was the
right school for her. The Katsianis family
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and settling into a position at work.
“Some of my priorities were to pick
a school with high academic standards and a curriculum taught in
a manner that would help my child
excel,” Orkin Emmanuel says. “Extracurricular activities and special
classes offered were also very important to me.” She also wanted a
school that would offer a high level
of communication between parents and teaching staff, in addition
to lots of attention for the children
to ensure an interactive collaboration for her daughter’s education.
Orkin Emmanuel was deeply
The Durham Family
impressed with the kindness and
availability of Woodward Acadwas able to check off the most important emy’s Vice President for Admission Reitems on their list: college-preparatory becca Eckstein and her staff. A tour of the
academics, teachers who really cared, a school, which has a main campus located
nurturing environment, small classes, in- in College Park and a second in Johns
tegrity and a Christ-based education.
Creek, conversations with administra“Mount Pisgah really does fit every- tion and interviews reinforced that the
thing we want for Alexis,” Katsianis school’s focus was on the totality of the
says. “Academically there are great pub- child’s experience. “The interest, help and
lic schools. Independent schools such as support they have given us has been and
Mount Pisgah are, in our opinion, aca- continues to be truly unique,” she says.
demically better for college-prep and they “This also extended to all the people we
offer so much more. The teachers, coach- met once my daughter was accepted and
es, administration, in addition to being enrolled at the school, including the lower
strong role models, all develop individual
relationships with their students. These
are very important building blocks teens
need for success after high school. Alexis
will be much more ‘life-ready’ thanks to
Mount Pisgah.”
In searching for which private school
is best for your family, don’t be afraid
to ask questions and of course get input
from your child. “Ask yourself, ‘What do I
want in a school for my child? What does
my child need to succeed? How can this
school achieve my goals for my child and
how will they help my child achieve their
goals?’ We asked a lot of questions of our
friends, neighbors and community. In the
end, for our family, the decision was easy,”
Katsianis says.
Woodward Academy
Relocating to Buckhead from Bal Harbour, Florida, last February, Lisa Orkin
Emmanuel and her daughter Isabella,
grade five, were looking for a new school
The Katsianis Family
school principal and teachers. They really did everything they could to ensure
that my daughter was integrated into the
school in such a way as to make friends
and be able to excel academically, which
she has done.”
Woodward also offers after-school
activities throughout the year, which
helps the child explore his or her interests. Among these are a variety of sports,
yoga and theater. The student population
is large and diverse. Isabella is enjoying
the intramural sports offered after school
throughout the year and looks forward
to trying new sports and meeting other
children along the way. Art, another one
of her interests, has a strong emphasis
in the curriculum and opportunities at
Woodward as well.
To other parents, Orkin Emmanuel
says, “I would pay attention to the plan of
how the school will integrate a new child
into the student body. Ask what extracurricular activities are offered and if those fit
the needs of your child. Also, to find out
about what the curriculum is like as the
children progress through the different
grades. What kind of help is offered if your
child needs extra help? In what manner,
and how often, does the school communicate with parents, and does that fit your
needs?” Know ahead of time if you are
able to be as involved as you’d like to when
looking for the right school.
Isabella and Lisa Orkin Emmanuel
King’s Ridge Christian
School
The Hoyos family relocated to Atlanta recently, moving from Houston to Alpharetta last July. For
Carlos and Olga Hoyos, raising
13-year-old Nicholas in the eight
grade and 8-year-old Sofia in the
third grade, continuing a Christian
education the children had been enrolled in since kindergarten was a
priority. “We wanted a school with
different extracurricular activities
because our kids are very active and
love sports,” Olga Hoyos says. “We
also wanted a school close to my
husband’s office, which was going
to be in Alpharetta. We didn’t have
a house yet, so we decided that the
most important thing was to find
the right school and then look for a
house close by.”
After lots of online research
and the help of the admissions director
at their previous school, they found that
King’s Ridge Christian School (KRCS)
in Alpharetta had a similar mission and
doctrine. The accreditations, curriculum and extracurricular activities were
on point with what they wanted for their
children. “When we visited KRCS and
met the wonderful admissions team and
the school facilities, we felt that our kids
belong there,” Hoyos says. “The hos-
Sofia and Nicholas Hoyos
pitality was amazing. We visited the
classrooms and the kids and teachers
were very friendly and polite. KRCS
provided a full package of information
about the school, activities, doctors,
real estate, etcetera. We really felt impressed by the school’s organization.”
The Hoyos family is enjoying the fact
that they were able to meet the students,
teachers and school back in May to get
acclimated. The sports atmosphere and
hospitality at KRCS are also well-received.
“We came 10 days before the school
started in order to meet some kids and it
was wonderful. The families called and
emailed us and we got the kids together
before school started,” Hoyos says. “The
families made us feel at home!”
The Hoyos recommend to any parents
going through the relocation process with
school-age children that they check the
mission statements for schools they’re
considering and make sure it echoes your
own goals for your child’s education. Always be aware of the schools’ accreditations and academics and ask about the
curriculum and extracurricular activities
available for students.
Moving can be an opportunity to better tailor you children’s education, and
Atlanta independent schools are designed
with quality education in mind.
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Choosing an
Independent
School
T
he search for a new school for your
child begins here. On the following pages you’ll find a sampling of
independent schools in metro Atlanta. Each
mini-profile features a description of the
school, its location, contact information, accreditations and tuition prices. Please note
tuition prices are for the 2014–15 school
year and are subject to change. On page 34,
you’ll find our helpful independent schools
map, a handy tool during your school selec-
Woodward Academy
tion process.
LESSONS THAT
LAST A LIFETIME
At Whitefield Academy, lessons are learned in the
classroom, on the field and with the arts.
• 100% of students matriculate to four-year colleges
• $130,000 of scholarship awards per student in 2014
• 24% of 2014 graduating class went on to compete
in college athletics
Discover the many valuable life lessons taught
every day at Whitefield Academy.
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A Christ-centered college preparatory
school for grades PreK4-12
www.whitefieldacademy.com
678.305.3027
THE ALFRED & ADELE DAVIS
ACADEMY
From kindergarten prep through
eighth grade, Davis’ two state-of-theart campuses provide a challenging
and enriching secular and Jewish
education that offers outstanding
academics, fine arts and athletics, integrated technology and 21st century
learning, world languages, contemporary Judaism, guiding values and
community projects.
Location: Dunwoody/Sandy Springs
Phone: (770) 671-0085
Web davisacademy.org
Accreditations/Memberships:
SACS, SAIS, GAC
Tuition: $17,260–$19,750
See ad on page 27.
ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
Arlington Christian is celebrating more
than 50 years in quality education,
preparing students for college and
beyond. ACS offers a pre-K4 through
12th-grade college-preparatory
program that incorporates a Christian
atmosphere into the learning experience. ACS also offers strong spiritual, academic, fine arts and athletic
programs designed to educate and
develop the whole child.
Location: Fairburn
Phone: (770) 964-9871
Web arlingtonchristian.org
SACS, GAC
Tuition: $5,500–$8,850
ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL
Atlanta Girls’ School offers girls in
grades six through 12 a collegepreparatory curriculum of the highest standards. Graduates attend Ivy
League schools, prestigious liberal
arts colleges, leading Southeastern
universities and respected research
institutes. AGS was custom-built for
one purpose: girls’ achievement and
success. Girls attending AGS learn to
take appropriate risks, be courageous
leaders, give back to their communities and project personal confidence
and competence in all they do.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 845-0900
Web atlantagirlsschool.org
GAC, SAIS, SACS, NCGS, NAIS
Tuition: $20,600–$21,100
See ad on page 22.
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL
Atlanta International offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum to
1,160 U.S. and international students
from pre-K3 through 12th grade.
By delivering a rigorous academic
program combined with world-class
standards in language acquisition in
an open-minded, intercultural environment, AIS prepares students to succeed in a globally connected world.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 841-3840
Web aischool.org
AAAIS, SAIS, CIS, IB
Tuition: $20,143–$22,995
See ad below.
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ATLANTA NORTH SCHOOL OF
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
Atlanta North School provides an
environment where each child can
develop spiritually, academically,
socially, emotionally and physically. Their small class sizes offer an
intimate setting that recognizes each
student’s unique learning style. Atlanta North’s dedicated faculty works
hard to ensure a loving, safe place
for children to learn and grow.
Location: Dunwoody
Phone: (770) 316-9297 (admissions);
(770) 512-8456 (main office)
Web atlantanorthschool.com
MSA, AAA
Tuition: $4,400–$7,500
Atlanta International School
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL
The Atlanta Speech School encompasses four schools focused on language and literacy; a preschool that
develops children who are exceptionally prepared for school; an elementary school for children with dyslexia;
a preschool for children with speech/
language delays; and a school for
young children who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 233-5332
Web atlantaspeechschool.org
SACS, SAIS, NAIS, GISA
Tuition: $7,613–$32,813
See ad on page 11.
THE BEDFORD SCHOOL
The mission of Bedford is to maximize
the potential of students with learning
differences and develop foundations
for success. Students in first through
ninth grades who have been professionally identified as having learning
differences such as dyslexia and
ADD/ADHD will receive the proper
academic remediation to develop
skills for success.
Location: Fairburn
Phone: (770) 774-8001
Web thebedfordschool.org
SACS, GAC, SAIS
Tuition: $17,750
See ad on page 26.
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THE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
The Children’s School, founded in
1970, is a progressive, independent
elementary school where academic
development is stressed along with
social and emotional growth. The
Children’s School has a diverse student body of 400 students 3 years old
through the sixth grade and is located
in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 873-6985
Web thechildrensschool.com
SAIS, SACS, NAIS
Tuition: $18,800
See ad on page 29.
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL
The Cottage School provides academic and social opportunities for
unique learners in sixth through 12th
grades. Small, structured classes
provide students with the tools to
achieve academic goals, develop time
management and interpersonal skills
and plan for post-secondary futures.
TCS also provides after-school tutor-
The Galloway School
character REVEALED
”
I want to leave a legacy of
working hard in the classroom
and on the field, but at the
end of the day, I want God
to be glorified by my actions.
“
I
— John Allen (MPCS junior)
sn’t that what it’s all about–reaching the heart of
a child? Not only does Mount Paran Christian School
provide exemplary PK3-12 academics in small
classes; we do it all with Christ at the center. Our job
is to prepare servant-leaders — in the classroom,
on the ball field, on the stage, and ultimately in our
community. This is our highest priority, as it is yours.
We invite you to explore your choice in education at an
open house or on a personal tour. Call 770.578.0182
or visit www.mtparanschool.com to register.
www.mtparanschool.com, 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152, 770.578.0182
...a place where faith and intellect grow as one
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ing and high school credit courses for
students in area schools.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (770) 641-8688
Web cottageschool.org
GAC, SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $24,200–$24,950
See ad on page 20.
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF
GEORGIA
Serving fourth through 12th-graders
and postgraduate, Cumberland is a
special needs academy with a focus
on the needs of students with high
functioning Autism, Asperger’s, LD,
ADD/ADHD and other learning differences. Its students are challenged in
college-preparatory academics with
a strong emphasis on social and life
skills. All Cumberland teachers have
special education credentials and
provide a positive learning environment.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 835-9000
Web cumberlandacademy.org
SACS-CASI, GAC
Tuition: $22,100
See ad on page 32.
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Inspiring Students
Excel!
WITH THE PASSION TO
Nurturing environment featuring small class
sizes, differentiated hands-on academics
accredited curriculum, and monthly field trips.
Whitefield Academy
• Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade.
• New Middle School and Gym building opened in September 2014.
• Currently enrolling for the 2015–16 school year.
SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY!
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL
Galloway is a philosophically
grounded, learner-focused independent school where students ages
3 through 12th grade develop an
abiding love for learning. It serves a
diverse student body of approximately 750 students and offers a challenging curriculum in all disciplines from
the sciences to the arts. Its academic
program aims to develop problemsolving and critical thinking skills and
creates a learning environment that
invites inquiry and risk taking.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 252-8389
Web gallowayschool.org
NAIS, SAIS, AAAIS, GISA, NACAC
Tuition: $11,400–$23,900
See ad on page 27.
GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY
George Walton (GWA) was founded in
1969 by parents and community leaders looking for a strong, college-preparatory private school with JudeoChristian values. It is located on 50
wooded acres in the heart of Monroe
and serves pre-K4 through 12th-grade
students. It prides itself on providing
a rigorous, technology-driven curriculum with the expectation that students
will excel in all academic areas. GWA
www.mcginniswoods.org • [email protected]
770-664-7764 • 5380 Faircroft Dr. • Alpharetta, GA 30005
Developing young men and women of honor,
faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect
to thrive in college and in life. www.lovett.org
The Lovett School practices a nondiscriminatory admission policy. Financial aid is available.
The Lovett School
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has developed a comprehensive plan
that promotes intellectual, physical,
artistic and ethical excellence.
Location: Monroe
Phone: (770) 267-7578
Web gwa.com
GAC, SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $3,800–$9,900
See ad on page 25.
HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL
High Meadows’ innovative, inquirybased, integrated preschool through
eighth-grade curriculum emphasizes
love of learning, creativity, meaningful
connections, environmental responsibility and excellence. The school
was recently named a Green Ribbon
School by the U.S. Department of
Education and is highly respected
and consistently recognized for best
practices by other major educational
organizations.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (770) 993-2940
Web highmeadows.org
Accreditations/Memberships: IB,
PYP, SAIS, SACS, NAIS, GISA, AAAIS.
Tuition: $5,500–$17,250
See ad on page 30.
How can (i) explore
new ideas and build on
the ideas of others?
Curiosity and
passion drive
learning. Prepared
to be collegeready and globally
competitive,
Mount Vernon
students are the
new generation of
innovative thinkers,
engaged citizens
and compassionate
leaders.
Learning and
Leading by exaMPLe
Call or contact us
online to schedule
a private tour.
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Preschool–12. Family. Community.
mountvernonschool.org
404.252.3448
KILLIAN HILL CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
Killian Hill Christian has served kindergarten through 12th-grade students in
Gwinnett County since 1972. The experienced faculty offers a curriculum
that supports a strong biblical worldview, critical thinking, discovery and
investigation and collaboration. With
an aggressive academic program,
balanced integration of technology in
all grades along with well-balanced
sports, fine arts and extracurricular
activities, it educates the whole child
in preparation for the 21st century.
Location: Lilburn
Phone: (770) 921-3224
Web khcs.org
SACS, GAPSAC
Tuition: $5,785–$9,650
See ad on page 26.
KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
A Christ-centered, multi-denominational college-preparatory school,
King’s Ridge offers classes for
students in pre-K through 12th grade.
Students are prepared to not only
gain admission to the college of their
choice, but to demonstrate success
while completing college and launching into their lives.
Location: Alpharetta
Phone: (770) 754-5738
Web kingsridgecs.org
SACS, SAIS, GAC
Tuition: $13,840–$17,315
See ad on page 22.
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY
Lakeview is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian college-preparatory school located on 92 acres
in Gainesville. It serves more than 575
students from pre-K3 through 12th
grade. The campus includes three
separate division buildings, athletic
complexes, a fine arts annex and
common student center. Lakeview
graduates achieve 100 percent college placement.
Location: Gainesville
Mount Pisgah Christian School
770.267.7578
. gwa.com
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770-774-8001 • www.thebedfordschool.org
The Bedford School is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, and
has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education to receive the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (SB10).
Phone: (770) 532-4383, ext. 400
Web lakeviewacademy.org
AAAIS, GHSA, GISA, NAIS, SAIS,
SACS, CASE
Tuition: $6,300–$15,965
LOGANVILLE CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY
Loganville Christian is an independent, discipleship-style Christian
school that teaches courses at the
college-preparatory, honors, AP and
college/joint enrollment level. With
nearly 600 students in pre-K through
12th grade, LCA is known as an industry leader in technology and also
teaches STEM curriculum both in high
school and elementary grades.
Location: Loganville
Phone: (770) 554-9888
Web lcalions.com
SACA, ACSI, ACSA, GISA
Tuition: $3,550–$9,150
– KHCS.ORG –
Ranked 6th Best Private
High School in Georgia
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THE LOVETT SCHOOL
Lovett is a community that seeks to
develop young men and women of
honor, faith and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college
and in life. Founded in 1926 by Eva
Edwards Lovett, it continues today
as an Atlanta independent school
that serves children in kindergarten
through 12th grade. With an emphasis
on the whole child, Lovett provides
integrated experiences in academics,
arts, athletics and service through
an education grounded in learning,
character and community.
Location: Northwest Atlanta
Phone: (404) 262-3032
Web lovett.org
SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $20,820–$24,640
See ad on page 23.
MCGINNIS WOODS COUNTRY
DAY SCHOOL
McGinnis Woods is a non-parochial
school committed to inspiring
students with the passion to excel.
Dedicated, certified teachers lead
small classes through engaging,
hands-on lessons. Superior educational resources and technologies
maximize the classroom experience
of its diverse community. Specialty
teachers, monthly field trips, character
education and community service
round out the rigorous curriculum.
Phone: (770) 664-7764
Web mcginniswoods.org
SACS, GAC, GISA
Tuition: $9,150–$12,100
See ad on page 23.
MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY
Mill Springs is a values-based educational community dedicated to the
academic, physical and social growth
of students in first through 12th
grades who have not realized their
full potential in traditional classroom
settings.
Phone: (770) 360-1336
Web millsprings.org/visits
SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $21,611–$22,966
See ad on page 28.
MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY
Mt. Bethel Christian, which has two
campuses located in east Cobb, is a
K–12 school emphasizing academic
excellence presented through a Christian worldview. This Christ-centered
program offers strong academics
coupled with a competitive athletic
program and extracurricular activities.
Bus services from Dunwoody/Sandy
BEYOND CURIOSITY
At Galloway, students (ages 3-18) are
inspired to push beyond intellectual
boundaries, to embrace challenges,
and to discover more about
VISIT GALLOWAYSCHOOL.ORG
themselves and the world
for more info and to sign up for
around them.
an admissions tour.
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Mill Springs Academy
“Success in School... Success in Life”
• 1-12 Coed — Small Classes
• Structured, Supportive
Environment
• College Preparatory
• Laptop Program
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•
•
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•
Athletic Programs
Extended Day Program
Art, Band, Chorus, Drama
Summer Programs
SACS/SAIS Accredited
770.360.1336 | www.millsprings.org
13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004-3414
Mill Springs Academy maintains a non-discriminatory admissions policy in regard to race, creed,
color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.
A FIRST-CLASS UPPER
SCHOOL EDUCATION
IS NOW WITHIN REACH
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRADES K-10
With two campuses serving the Greater Atlanta area, Mt. Bethel Christian
Academy provides an extraordinary Christ-centered environment where
students in grades K-12 are academically challenged, nurtured, and loved.
TOURS OFFERED EVERY
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call:
visit:
770-971-0245
mtbethelchristian.org
Woodward Academy
Springs and Smyrna are available.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 971-0245
Web mtbethelchristian.org
SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $10,370–$14,500
See ad on this page.
MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
For 38 years, Mount Paran Christian
has been committed to an unapologetic faith and the translation of that
faith in the academic, arts and athletic
experiences of its students. With an
emphasis on helping each student
develop their unique, God-given
talent, MPCS lives out the school mission statement of “Uniting with home
and church to prepare servant-leaders who honor God, love others and
walk in truth.” Its students are challenged to make a difference, impact
culture and affect change.
Location: Kennesaw
Phone: (770) 578-0182
Web mtparanschool.com
SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $2,971–$15,476
See ad on page 21.
MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
Mount Pisgah Christian provides
an outstanding college-preparatory
education grounded in Christian faith
and values. Pisgah is an independent,
non-denominational, co-educational
school that serves children from six
weeks old through 12th grade. It is
known for an exceptional faculty with
a passion for teaching and has quickly
become the school of choice for families desiring top quality education.
Location: Johns Creek
Phone: (678) 336-3443
Web experiencepisgah.org
SAIS, NAIS, GISA, GHSA, ACSA
Tuition: $12,900–$18,520
See ad on this page.
MOUNT VERNON
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL
Serving children from infancy through
12th grade, Mount Vernon Presbyterian is a school of inquiry, innovation
and impact. Grounded in Christian
values, it prepares students to be college ready, globally competitive and
engaged citizen leaders. As a partner
of the Institute of Design at Stanford
University, MVPS opened the Center
for Design Thinking in 2010, engaging
students in real-world, people-centered problem solving.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 252-3448
Web mountvernonschool.org
SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $7,335−$18,955
See ad on page 24.
NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
North Cobb Christian is an independent, interdenominational Christian
school serving pre-K3 through 12th
grade. Founded in 1983, it offers a
college-preparatory program, distinguished scholar program, honors
classes and AP classes. Additionally,
for those students who have clearly
defined where their talents lie and
how to best use those gifts to serve
the Lord, NCCS has developed an
Academy Program.
Location: Kennesaw/Acworth
Phone: (770) 975-0252
Web ncchristian.org
AdvancEd (formerly SACS), ACSI,
GAC with Quality
Tuition: Preschool: $4,325–$13,360
See ad on page 30.
PLAY. Passion.
Purpose.
At The Children’s School, Hands-on
learning is child’s play
Experience hands-on learning
for yourself
www.thechildrensschool.com
or call 404-835-4603
An independent elementary school serving students age three through sixth grade
345 Tenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Isn’t she
worth it?
A Pisgah education
is an investment in your
child’s future.
Ages six weeks to 12th grade
DAILY TOURS AVAILABLE
Request your FREE parent packet at
experiencepisgah.org/info • 678.336.3443
That’s what we asked ourselves as we considered the
investment in a Pisgah education. Sure, there were
some free options in our neighborhood, but we discovered
those “free” schools came with hidden “costs” such as
less personal attention, overcrowded classrooms, limited
offerings in arts and a one-size-fits-all approach.”
9820 Nesbit Ferry Rd. • Johns Creek, GA 30022
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North Cobb Christian School
NORTH GEORGIA CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
North Georgia Christian partners with
parents to prepare their kindergarten
through 12th-grade students to become Jesus followers and world leaders. Through excellent academics,
Christian discipleship and championship athletics, it lays a foundation of
faith and equips students for kingdom
service.
Location: Flowery Branch
Phone: (678) 828-8350
Web northgeorgiachristian.org
ACSI/SACS Accredited
Tuition: $6,200–$9500
See ad on page 31.
Together…Cultivating Hearts.
Challenging Minds. Impacting Culture.
Christ-Centered
Curriculum
Rigorous
Academics
Award Winning
Fine Arts Program
Championship
Athletics
Small Class Sizes
in All Grades
770.975.0252
4500 Lakeview Drive • Kennesaw, GA
NCCS admits students of any race,
color and national or ethnic origin.
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PINECREST ACADEMY
Pinecrest is a pre-K3 through 12thgrade, college-preparatory Catholic
school that provides an atmosphere
of academic rigor and critical thinking in a Christ-centered environment
while preparing students to become
Christian leaders eager to transform a
global society. Following the educational philosophy of the Legionaries of
Christ, Pinecrest implements Integral
Formation to develop the spiritual,
intellectual, human and apostolic
dimensions of the whole person.
Location: Cumming
Phone: (770) 888-4477
Web pinecrestacademy.org
SACS, SAIS, NAIS, NCEA, College
Board
Tuition: $6,775–$14,200
See ad on page 31.
THE SAE SCHOOL
SAE is an independent, nonprofit
school in southern Cobb County that
provides a truly unique and individualized educational experience. Its Project Based Learning approach is the
cornerstone of a rigorous academic
program that will propel its students
across the finish line in 12th grade as
leaders and problem solvers.
Location: Mableton
Phone: (678) 239-3200
Web saeschool.org
Georgia Accrediting Commission
Tuition: $8,000–$12,000
See ad on page 33.
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ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL
SCHOOL
Since 1959, St. Martin’s Episcopal has
provided quality education in a loving,
Christian environment for children.
Serving approximately 630 students
in preschool through eighth grade, it
offers programs in early childhood,
elementary and middle school education, as well as an extended-day
program.
Location: Atlanta (DeKalb County)
Phone: (404) 237-4260
Web stmartinschool.org
SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $10,500–$18,100
See ad on page 32.
STRONG ROCK CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
Strong Rock Christian is a private
Christian school that provides a rigorous college-preparatory and Biblical
worldview education. Its mission is to
“glorify God and partner with families in educating and inspiring their
children to impact the world for Jesus
Christ-The Strong Rock.” Located in
Henry County, the 138-acre campus
offers phenomenal facilities, stateof-the-art technology and the finest
faculty that pours Christ-like love in to
pre-K3 through 12th-grade students.
Location: Locust Grove
Phone: (678) 833-1200
Web strongrockchristianschool.com
SACS/AdvancED
Tuition: $5,425–$11,400
See ad on page 24.
Simply the Best!
NORTH GEORGIA
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Following Jesus
u
Leading the World
A Private Christian School in Flowery Branch
Serving Kindergarten - 12th Grade
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TRINITY SCHOOL
Founded in 1951, Trinity is an independent, co-educational school
serving preschool and elementary
children ages 3 through sixth grade.
Focusing on the physical, social,
emotional and intellectual development of young learners, it offers a
challenging academic program in a
nurturing environment.
Location: Northwest Atlanta
Phone: (404) 231-8100
Web trinityatl.org
SAIS, SACS, NAIS, GISA
Tuition: $15,100–$21,305
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“An Exceptional School for Exceptional Students”
College prep and vocational academy designed for grades 4 - 12 and
postgraduate students with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s, ADD, ADHD
and other learning differences.
• SACS & GAC Accredited
• SB10 Approved
• Open Enrollment
• Social Skills
• Robotics, Drama, Chess
• Athletic Programs
• Low Student-Teacher Ratio
• Certified Special Education Teachers
Contact us to schedule a private tour
650 A Mt. Vernon Highway
Atlanta, GA 30328 • (404) 835-9000
www.cumberlandacademy.org
discover
the possibilities at
St. Martin’s
Episcopal School
Beginners (3-year-olds)
through 8th grade
Extended-day program
available
Preparation for Atlanta’s
top high schools
Contact us for
more information!
Get in touch with the Admissions Office at
404.228.0709 or visit stmartinschool.org
Welcoming Christian
environment
Scan the code
to learn more
about St. Martin’s
academic program
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
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THE WALKER SCHOOL
Walker is Cobb County’s collegepreparatory day school for children in
pre-K through 12th grade. It is an independent school for families seeking
an engaging educational experience
within an intimately scaled, caring and
diverse community where opportunities abound and meaningful relationships inspire transformative learning.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 427-2689; (678) 5816891
Web thewalkerschool.org
SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $8,820–$20,100
See ad on page 9.
WHITEFIELD ACADEMY
Whitefield, a Christ-centered, collegepreparatory school, serves more than
750 students in pre-K4 through 12th
grade. Situated on a beautiful 80-acre
campus, it has established a solid
academic reputation collegiately as
its numerous AP and honors courses
and a rigorous curriculum sets the
framework for 100 percent of its
graduates to attend colleges and
universities with an average scholarship earning of $130,000 each. It also
features an extensive life- and careerplanning program in its upper school.
Location: Smyrna/Vinings
Phone: (678) 305-3027
Web whitefieldacademy.com
SACS, SAIS, AAAIS, ACSI
Tuition: $10,220–$20,390
See ad on page 18.
THE WOOD ACRES SCHOOL
Established in 1969, Wood Acres is an
independent, highly respected school
for students ages 2 through eighth
grade. It is well known for its cuttingedge curriculum, internationally accredited Spanish program, affordable
tuition and uniquely pristine 10-acre
campus. Wood Acres graduates go
on to attend the best private, public
and magnet high schools.
Location: East Cobb/Marietta
Phone: (770) 971-1880
Web woodacresschool.org
GAC, ISA–Embassy of Spain
Tuition: $2,850–$10,200
WOODWARD ACADEMY
Woodward is metro Atlanta’s longproven, college-preparatory independent school for families that want the
certainty of more complete preparation for college and life. Tapping into
more than a century of educational
wisdom, it transforms each student’s
experience into a tangible opportunity
for learning and growth.
Location: Main (pre-K–12): College
Park; North (pre-K–6): Johns Creek
Phone: Main: (404) 765-4001; North:
(404) 765-4490
Web woodward.edu
SACS, NAIS, GISA, SAIS, SACAC,
NACAC, CEEB
Tuition: $14,500–$23,840
See ad on page 3.
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2.Arlington Christian School
3.Atlanta Girls’ School
4.Atlanta International School
5.Atlanta North School
6.Atlanta Speech School
7. The Bedford School
8.The Children’s School
9.The Cottage School
10.Cumberland Academy of Georgia
11. The Galloway School
12.George Walton Academy
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15.King’s Ridge Christian School
16.Lakeview Academy
17. Loganville Christian Academy
18.The Lovett School
19.McGinnis Woods Country Day
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20.Mill Springs Academy
21. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
22.Mount Paran Christian School
23.Mount Pisgah Christian School
24.Mount Vernon Presbyterian
School
25.North Cobb Christian School
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26.North Georgia Christian School
27. Pinecrest Academy
28.The SAE School
29.St. Martin’s Episcopal School
30.Strong Rock Christian School
31. Trinity School
32.The Walker School
33.Whitefield Academy
34.The Wood Acres School
35.Woodward Academy
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KNOWAtlanta’s Guide to Institutions of Higher Education
Higher Ed Keeps Pace
with Local Job Market
By Lindsay Field Penticuff
A
s metro Atlanta’s unemployment
rate continues drop—it was just
under 6.1 percent in February
compared to a peak of 10.5 percent in
2009—professionals are considering what
opportunities are out there and may be
thinking about either returning to college
to pursue a new degree or looking into
continuing education opportunities. As a
technological research hub, according to
affordablecollegesonline.org, Atlanta has
drawn world-class talent to its more than
30 colleges, universities and professional
schools. And each offer a range of programs, everything from accredited certificate and two-year degrees to national
renowned post-graduate research centers
and technology labs.
Additionally, Atlanta ranks seventh in
total student enrollment for U.S. urban
communities and sixth nationally in fouryear college graduates per year, and more
than 42 percent of area residents above the
age of 25 have completed a bachelor’s de-
gree, according to the Atlanta Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Below are a handful of
examples of innovative courses that some
Atlanta area schools have developed in
response to changes in today’s job market.
Brenau University
brenau.edu
Approximately two-thirds of Brenau’s total enrollment of 3,000-plus students is
looking for additional skills or to start
fresh with regards to a field of study. An
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example is Gale Allen, a chemist who had
hopes of being an astronaut. David Morrison, the school’s vice president of communications and publications, says Allen was originally passed over by NASA,
ing opportunity and means for all of our
students in their undergraduate years to
aquire some level of international experience because they will be citizens of a
global society.”
tinuously creating and developing new
classroom-based programs as a result of
the extensive research KSU receives from
job trends and outlooks provided by the
Georgia Department of Labor. Some of
the programs the college offers include
Information Systems Security Professional, Social Media Marketing, Android
App Development, Medical Assisting and
PayTrain Payroll Professional.
Clayton State University
Mercer University
‘Mercer offers a large and wide variety of
undergraduate, graduate and non-credit
continuing education programs to individuals
in metro Atlanta.’
—Dr. Priscilla Danheiser, Dean of Penfield College, Mercer
but later recruited by the agency after she
earned her Master of Business Administration at the university’s Kings Bay campus. She is now the deputy chief science
officer for NASA.
It’s this type of evolution in how you
teach students and prepare them for their
next steps in life that Brenau is excelling.
In fact, University President Ed Schrader
has been appointed to a 15-member panel
of private independent college presidents
from throughout the country to study
ways to evolve traditional liberal arts
education into something more relevant
to the changing environment for higher
education. “Brenau has already been trying to address this very issue,” Morrison
says. “One area we’re exploring is provid36
Kennesaw State University
College of Continuing and Professional
Education
ccpe.kennesaw.edu
Barbara S. Calhoun, dean of KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education that serves more than 17,000 students annually, believes it’s important for
schools to evolve in their ways of preparing students for careers in an ever-changing job market, and a perfect example of
that is with online learning. “Five short
years ago we served very few online students,” she says. “Today, nearly 30 percent of our students learn online and we
now offer more than 350 training and
certification programs to accommodate
those needs.” Additionally, they are con-
clayton.edu
“Colleges must evolve in their ways of preparing students for careers in our everchanging job markets,” says Bridgette McDonald, Clayton State’s director of career
services. “A focus has to be on preparing
the student for careers as soon as they attend an open house or begin engagement
with any college campus.” Clayton State
is doing just that with its new University
Plan, which is based on the university’s
goal to increase student participation in
internships and other learning opportunities such as job shadowing and mentoring. Another initiative is called “E.D.G.E,”
which stands for exploration, discovery,
goal-setting and experience. Interim
Provost Dr. Kevin Demmitt says this encourages students to engage in workplace
experiences throughout their academic
career at Clayton State.
An example of how Clayton State is
looking to change as the job market alters is the school’s
new Film and Digital Media Center,
which is the state’s
only non-credit film
crew-focused program. It has one of
the most direct impacts on metro Atlanta’s job market,
specifically because
this area is becoming one of the hottest locations for the
film industry. “We
provide a six-month
program with a basic skill set focused
on skills they would
need to work on a
professional film set,” says Barton Bond,
program director. “We collaborate with
local independent film producers to provide students with real-world experiences
and networking opportunities.”
‘Colleges must evolve in their ways of preparing
students for careers in our ever-changing job
markets.’
—Bridgitte McDonald,
Director of Career Services, Clayton State
Mercer University
mercer.edu
Dr. Priscilla Danheiser, dean of Mercer’s
Penfield College that offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs
to working adult learners on the Macon
and Atlanta campuses, as well as regional
academic centers in Douglas and Henry
counties, Newnan and Eastman, and online, says colleges and universities have to
remain aware that they must now prepare
students for success and contribution
within a world that changes in incredibly significant ways every single day with
regards to the job market. She recognizes
four steps in accomplishing this: equipping students with knowledge and capabilities or skills, remaining aware that
they need to offer continuing ed opportunities, staying tuned into job market-expanding industries; and the college itself
evolving in how it makes continuing ed,
advanced ed and professional development accessible.
“Mercer offers a large and wide variety of undergraduate, graduate and noncredit continuing education programs to
individuals in metro Atlanta,” Danheiser
says. “Each is distinguished by its abil-
ity to develop in students those skills and
capabilities that will be critical to success
in any job. Each is distinguished by a faculty and support staff with expertise in
teaching and advising adult learners for
success.” Among Mercer’s
more than 30 programs are
human resources at the undergraduate level and business at the graduate level,
as well as certificate programs and continuing ed
opportunities like earning
a Lean Six Sigma or Process Management.
Life University
life.edu
Dr. Gary Sullenger, Life’s
executive director of enrollment management,
says his university is expanding its options for students to take online classes,
in addition to working on a
new delivery method of presenting the
curriculum to ensure the learning process
is more holistic versus compartmentalized instruction. “As part of the new curriculum delivery method Life University
is shaping it in a way to have instruction
be more student centered/involved versus
a ‘teaching head lecturing for the whole
class session,’” he says. At Life, enrollment
data also shows that a very large percentage of students are returning to continue
their education or try out a new field of
study. For the 2014 fall quarter, of the more
than 2,700 students enrolled, only 77 were
considered first-time, full-time freshman.
They offer 16 health science degree programs, plus a Doctor of Chiropractic, with
Life being the world’s largest chiropractic
program.
Life also offers continuing education
programs on campus year-round, including its signature Fall CE event. It’s a time
when more than 1,500 alumni and other
professionals visit campus to earn necessary continuing ed credits.
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Campus Locations:
Main campus in Morrow;
instructional sites in Fayette,
Henry and Rockdale
counties.
Admission Requirements:
Please visit
admissions.clayton.edu for
undergraduate admissions
requirements or www.clayton.edu/graduate for graduate admissions information.
For more information:
www.clayton.edu
Clayton State University is
located 15 miles from downtown Atlanta in a beautiful
lakeside setting.
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With an enrollment of 7,000 students, Clayton State embraces the rich cultural and
socio-economic diversity of the greater Atlanta region through its diverse faculty, its
multi-ethnic and multigenerational student population, its successful alumni working in
the area, and the wide variety of clubs and organizational activities for students. Residential housing is available.
The Clayton State classroom experience is led by a highly regarded faculty with academic and business-world expertise in their fields. The University fosters learning and excellence through integrated academic instruction encompassing a technological classroom
environment, internships and student research.
Spivey Hall is one of the nation’s premier chamber music venues, presenting annually more than 400 events. The Hall’s annual concert series offers world-class musicians
performing timeless music in an acoustically perfect place. Known for its commitment
to education outreach, Spivey Hall hosts 15,000 elementary and middle school students
each year.
The University’s Athletics program features 12 sports and competes in NCAA Division
II in the Peach Belt Athletic Conference. The Clayton State Lakers 2010-2011 Women’s
Basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship in March 2011.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS:
Master of Archival Studies
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration
Master of Education with a Degree
in Teacher Leadership
Master of Health Administration
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Accounting
Administrative Management Biology
Chemistry
Communication & Media Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene
English
General Business
Health Care Management Health
and Fitness Management History
Information Technology Integrative
Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle Level Education Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology & Human Services
Sociology
Supply Chain Management
Technology Management Theatre
Central Michigan University’s Global Campus
Campus Locations:
Metro Atlanta, DeKalb
and Fayetteville
For current tuition rates,
please go to global.cmich.
edu/finances/tuition.aspx
For more
information:
cmich.edu/Atlanta
877-591-2635
Founded in 1892, Central Michigan University is proud to offer rigorous, accredited degrees at our main campus and more than 45 locations across North
America. CMU’s Metro Atlanta locations offer master’s degrees designed
specifically to meet the unique needs of working adults. Classes meet evenings
or weekends in eight-week terms that allow adult students to complete their
educational goals and still work full-time.
CMU takes its academic responsibilities seriously and holds all of our programs,
wherever they are taught, to the same high academic standards. We are one
CMU, and all of our diplomas read “Central Michigan University.” We also take
pride in our exceptional student services. On-site staff is ready to help you every
step of the way. Academic assistance includes our nationally recognized Global
Campus Library Services and our writing and math assistance centers.
Our instructors bring years of real-life experience to the classroom. They encourage problem-solving using actual student experiences and offer solutions
that can be used at work the next day. As a recent graduate put it, “I took work
to class and class to work every day.”
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Graduate Certificates in:
General Administration
Health Services Administration
Human Resources Administration
Leadership
Public Administration
Master of Arts degree in Education with
concentrations in:
Curriculum and Instruction
Training and Development
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Master of Arts degree in Teacher Leadership
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Administration with
concentrations in:
General Administration
Health Services Administration
Human Resources Administration
Leadership
Public Administration
I wanted to be up-to-speed with
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else. It is such a fast-paced
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it’s necessary. I wanted to have more
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as better ways to be a teacher.
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Designed to broaden the capabilities of new teachers
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Choose the concentration that fits your career goals.
• Curriculum & Instruction – offered at all 3
Metro Atlanta Centers
• Training & Development – offered at the DeKalb Center –
Perfect for anyone who trains adults in any setting
Convenience that busy working professionals need:
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Call 770-933-7660 or
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Atlanta Technical College
As the first choice of thousands of students, Atlanta Technical College – named
America’s Best Community College by
Washington Monthly and the 2012 College of the Year by the State Board of the
Technical College System of Georgia – will
prepare you for a high-wage, high-performance career. Whether you are right
out of high school or looking to change
careers, you can choose from more than 100 programs in
fields as diverse as healthy sciences, industrial technologies
and business. We now offer advertising layout, design and
media production, industrial engineering, industrial systems
technology, surgical technology, six sigma, dental hygiene,
radiologic technology, physical therapist assistant, event
coordination, hotel/restaurant and tourism management,
photography, graphic design, and bioscience. We also offer
customized corporate training and assessments as well as
hundreds of non-credit courses. Our doors are open, and
we stand ready to partner with your business, your organization, or your community.
Campus Locations: Atlanta
Admission Requirements: For the latest admission
requirements, please visit our website at;
atlantatech.edu/admissions/index.php
atlantatech.edu; (404) 225-4461
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www.AtlantaTech.edu
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Brenau University
Brenau University offers an eclectic college
experience. Since its 1878 origins, the
institution has provided a well-rounded
education producing graduates that
make a real difference in the world of
work. Whether you are around dance
majors or occupational therapists or
actors or nurses, you will know which
person in the crowd is a Brenau University graduate.
Regardless of their undergraduate or graduate field of study, Brenau University students
experience four portals of learning during their tenure:
world understanding, scientific inquiry and analytical
curiosity, artistic and creative imagination, and communication and language fluency. Brenau students
are exposed to each of the four portals throughout
their time at the university.
Brenau students of all majors learn real life skills during the interactions both inside and outside of the
classroom. For many years, Brenau has participated
in the International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament. This event, which Brenau hosted in November
2014, demonstrates the great potential for resolving
disputes without the trauma and ill-will traditionally as-
sociated with the litigation process.
Whether it be through participation in an
intercollegiate mediation tournament,
being a member of one of eight national
sororities on campus, or competing athletically in one of ten collegiate sports
programs, the environment Brenau
University provides enables students to
find their separate pathways to making a
difference in the world.
To learn more or take a virtual tour of Brenau’s campus, visit www.brenau.edu.
Campus Locations: Gainesville, Norcross, Fairburn, Augusta
and Kings Bay
Admission Requirements: Please visit
www.brenau.edu/admissions.
brenau.edu; (770) 534-6100
THE GOLD STANDARD
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Melanie Fain, Class of ’14
BA Conflict Resoultion & Legal Studies
Intercollegiate mediation tournaments
enhance awareness of mediation as a
means for peaceful dispute resolution.
Students carry the skills learned in
tournament participation into both their
personal and professional lives. After
finishing seventh place with Brenau
University’s mediation team in the 14th
Annual International Intercollegiate
Mediation Tournament, Melanie Fain
leveraged her skills into a job as a
paralegal and a spot in law school.
WWW.BRENAU.EDU
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Life University
Campus Locations:
Marietta, GA
For current admissions
requirements, please go
to LIFE.edu/admissions
For more
information:
LIFE.edu
770-426-2884
Founded in Marietta, Georgia in 1974, Life University is a health sciences
institution most known for its chiropractic program, the largest in the world.
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), the
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and
the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The
mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and
values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic
philosophy.
Nestled away in Marietta, Georgia on more than 100 acres of wooded terrain,
Life University contains five miles of walking/running trails, a historic 19thcentury village, lake and stream. With small classes (17:1 student-to-teacher
ratio) and an emphasis on interactive and modern teaching methods, our
students learn to become transformational leaders in an ever-changing, culturally diverse and global world.
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Associate Degrees:
A.S. Computer Information Management
A.S. Coaching Psychology
Bachelor’s Degrees:
B.S. Biology
B.S. Biopsychology
B.B.A. Business Administration
B.S. Computer Information Management
B.S. Dietetics
B.S. Exercise Science
B.S. General Studies
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B.S. Health Coaching
B.S. Nutrition
B.S. Psychology
Master’s Degrees:
M.S. Clinical Nutrition
M.S. Sport Health Science
(5 areas of concentration)
M.S. Positive Psychology
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Doctoral Degree:
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available for qualifying students
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Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Consistently ranked among the nation’s
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and health professions. Mercer’s more than 70,000 alumni
are making important contributions to their professions
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Mercer University offers flexible program options designed to fit the schedules of busy individuals, including:
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throughout the year, and on-campus, online and hybrid
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Campus Locations: Atlanta, Macon, Savannah;
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AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE
Location: Decatur
Phone: (404) 471-6000; 1 (800) 868-8602
Web: agnesscott.edu
ATLANTA METROPOLITAN
COLLEGE
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 756-4000
Web: atlm.edu
ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 225-4400
Web: atlantatech.edu
See ad on page 117.
BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Locations: Gainesville (main campus),
North Atlanta (Norcross), South Atlanta
(Fairburn), Augusta and King’s Bay
Phone: (770) 534-6299; 1 (800) 252-5119
Web: brenau.edu
See ad on page 119.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
UNIVERSITY
Locations: Atlanta, Fayetteville and Tucker
Phone: (770) 933-7660
Web: cmich.edu/atlanta
Phone: (404) 894-4154
Web: gatech.edu
Phone: (404) 681-2800
Web: morehouse.edu
GEORGIA PIEDMONT
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Locations: Clarkston, Conyers, Covington,
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA
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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
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Phone: (770) 423-6300
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See ad on page 118.
LIFE UNIVERSITY
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REINHARDT COLLEGE
Locations: Waleska (main campus),
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Phone: (770) 720-5600; (770) 720-9191
Web: reinhardt.edu
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART
AND DESIGN
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 253-3100
Web: scad.edu
SPELMAN COLLEGE
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 681-3643
Web: spelman.edu
TROY UNIVERSITY
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (770) 730-0033;
1 (866) 426-1068
See ad on page 114.
See ad on page 121.
Web: troy.edu
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL
COLLEGE
Locations: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb,
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Locations: Macon (main campus), At-
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Locations: Athens (main campus) and
Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens counties
Phone: (770) 528-4545
Web: chattahoocheetech.edu
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 880-8000
Web: cau.edu
lanta, Eastman, Lithia Springs, McDonough,
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Phone: (478) 301-2650
Web: mercer.edu
See ad on page 116.
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
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CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Locations: Morrow (main campus),
Jonesboro, McDonough and Peachtree City
Phone: (678) 466-4000
Web: clayton.edu
See ad on page 113.
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Locations: Alpharetta, Atlanta (two locations), Decatur, Duluth and Stockbridge
Phone: 1 (866) 338-7934
Web: devry.edu
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Locations: Oxford
Phone: (404) 727-6123; (770) 784-8888
Web: emory.edu; oxford.emory.edu
GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
Location: Lawrenceville
Phone: (678) 407-5000
Web: ggc.edu
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
Location: Atlanta
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Cumming, Gainsville and Oconee
Phone: (706) 864-1400
Web: ung.edu
Brenau University
Atlanta
Phone: (706) 542-3000
Web: uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
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