School Profiles 2016

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The Foundation:
• Our faculty is among the best in the profession, with an
average of 21 years of experience and more than twothirds holding advanced degrees.
• SCDS is the only school in the area to receive both the Blue
Ribbon and the Green Ribbon of Excellence from the U.S.
Department of Education.
• Students are bound by an honor code, including virtue
assemblies in Lower School, a commitment to good
character pledge in Middle School and a student-led Honor
Council in Upper School.
The Experience:
• Small student-to-teacher ratios foster individualized
attention (10:1 in Lower School; 7:1 in Middle School; 6:1 in
Upper School). The Learning Support Team provides extra
support in all three divisions.
• Award-winning arts program begins in pre-kindergarten and
includes both fine and performing arts
• A competitive athletics program includes almost 60 teams
and a no-cut policy in Middle School.
• Extracurricular clubs and activities include Mandarin
Chinese, Beekeeping, Mock Trial, Computer Coding, and
STEM Club.
The Result:
• University of Georgia admitted 75 percent of the 2016
early action applicants.
• According to the University System of Georgia’s most
recent data, SCDS graduates’ first-year (in-college) GPA
performance (3.31) was the highest in the region (including
contiguous counties) and the only at or above 3.0.
• The Class of 2015 was offered over $2.5 million in
scholarships (in addition to HOPE).
• During the past five years, graduates have matriculated
to more than 100 colleges and universities, including
Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Stanford and Yale.
Experience the Country Day Difference!
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1599 Chatham Parkway | 2415 E. DeRenne Ave.
912-721-2114 | savcps.com
We’re at the Top of the Class in:
• Creating a loving, God-honoring, vibrant school atmosphere
where achievement in the classroom and lab, as well as on
the field and stage, is respected, earned and celebrated.
• Preparing students for the challenges of college and life
beyond a classroom.
We’re Proud of Our Students for:
• Consistently ranking in the top 5-15% on nationally normed
tests like the SAT, ACT, and Stanford 10. Our students have
earned national recognition in the Duke Talent Identification
Program and an impressive two Blue Ribbon School awards.
• Achieving excellence in the core curricular areas while
exploring more than 100 electives available in Middle and
Upper School such as the award-winning Marching Band,
Theater Production, Auto-CAD, Robotics, Understanding
the Times, The Life of Jesus, CrossFit, Strength and
Conditioning, Business Law, Marine Biology and more than
a dozen Advanced Placement classes for college credit.
Our Learning Environment Is:
• Unique! With almost 250 acres that include a wildlife
preserve and a Civil War battleground, our Chatham
Parkway campus is filled with outdoor classrooms and room
to be creative and inspired.
• Diverse! SCPS is home to students from coastal Georgia,
South Carolina and around the world. Our new International
Program, along with our existing range of nationalities and
cultures, allows our school family to reflect the beauty of
God’s creation.
• Transitioning! Because of a new $100,000 grant from
the Maclellan Foundation, the Weeks Media Center is
transforming from a library to a digital learning resource
center. A relevant, engaging school environment must
evolve for the ever-changing digital landscape.
Our Parents Get an “A” for:
• Choosing and supporting SCPS. Our parents have made
us the largest private school in south Georgia, giving us the
reach that attracts the best teachers and the attention of
college professors, admission officers, athletic directors, art
professionals and scholarship organizations.
• Working closely with our school and their church to create
a strong bond for the children. When we work together—
parents, school and church—we can impact a child for
eternity.
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912-351-2299
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Our Mission:
• We are a Christian school of academic excellence. Our
key verse is Luke 2:52, which provides our daily directive
to develop students intellectually, spiritually, physically
and interpersonally. Our students are ready for success
because of academic excellence and a thoughtfully
applied faith based on a distinctly Christocentric
worldview.
Our Distinctives:
• SACS AdvancED Global Accreditation status, the
highest level of accreditation a school can attain, with
fewer than 10% of schools nationwide achieving this
level of academic excellence. Stanford 10 scores in the
top 15% of the nation. The graduating class of 2015
averaged $5.45 million in college scholarships.
• Research-based school incorporating formalized MLA
and APA learning. Why? We are all about preparing
your student for the future!
• One to One Technology in Pre-K4 through 12th grade,
integrating technology into every facet of a student’s
educational experience. This means that the Google
Education Suite is used in daily classroom teaching.
By incorporating real-world instruction, we train our
students to be proficient digital citizens ready for the
world ahead.
Tomorrow’s Leaders:
• Leadership emphasized. This year our students devoted
more than 11,400 hours of community service and
raised more than $55,000 for charity. We also enjoyed
more than 40 student-directed chapel services where
student-leaders impacted their peers.
• Attending the top schools in our nation including
Auburn, Clemson, Furman, Georgia Regents University
Medical School, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Johns Hopkins,
Mercer, MIT, UGA, UNC, USC, U.S. Naval Academy and
numerous others.
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6502 Seawright Drive
912-644-7000
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Character:
• Benedictine Cadets are challenged daily by a rigorous
academic program which offers 30 Advanced Placement
and Honors courses.
• Over the last five years, Benedictine graduates have
attended many prestigious universities, including Stanford,
Notre Dame, Duke, West Point, the United States Air Force
Academy, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia.
• The BC faculty and coaches are more than experts in their
fields. They are lifelong mentors for our young men.
Spirituality:
• BC instills a faith-based education built upon the
Benedictine principles of hard work, prayer and hospitality.
• Our Campus Ministry program reinforces our values with
prayer three times a day and hosts special grade-level
retreats to help our students grow in their faith.
• Benedictine Military School values the diversity of religion,
ethnicities and cultures of all individuals.
Purpose:
• For the third year in a row, BC has the No. 1 boys’ athletic
program in south Georgia, according to the Georgia
Athletic Directors Association.
• Our nationally recognized JROTC program is in the top 20
percent in the nation and serves as a real-world leadership
development program.
• A 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio and average class size of 16
demonstrates our commitment to a more personal learning
environment.
Brotherhood:
• The BC college-like alumni network connects and supports
our graduates for the rest of their lives.
• Our robust need-based financial aid program provides
every qualified young man the opportunity to earn a BC
education.
• BC has a 90-acre drug-free campus that provides a safe and
enriching learning environment.
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912-352-4535
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4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd.
912-354-4047
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From Diapers to Diplomas … Grow Up With Memorial
Day School.
Our Mission:
The Top Three Unique Academic Advantages of Our
School Are:
• Small class sizes, which ensure individual attention and
academic success.
• A devoted staff, faculty, trustees and friends committed
to the students.
• A learning environment that develops and encourages
self-esteem and instills values that will guide students
throughout their lives.
Our Mission:
• Memorial Day School was established in 1971, founded
on the belief that an educational experience based on
academic excellence and Christian principles should be
provided for the young people in the community. Since
then, the institution has been guided by a common focus
on preparing each student for the diverse challenges and
opportunities of higher education and for responsible
citizenship in a democratic society and in a rapidly
changing world.
We’re dedicated to teaching students with learning
disabilities and ADHD to reach their potential and become
productive individuals.
What Makes Us Different:
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Our curriculum addresses students’ areas of weakness
and builds upon their strengths.
We match our expectations to each individual student,
teaching them according to their learning style.
Our teachers make every child feel special.
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Low student/teacher ratio
Individualized instruction
Caring, supportive, and knowledgeable professionals
Extracurricular activities
Why Choose Chatham Academy:
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We’re the only school offering individualized education
to children with learning disabilities and ADHD.
Parents say putting their child at Chatham Academy
was the best decision they ever made, changing their
lives for the better.
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912-351-4500
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HDS is a welcoming environment for those of all faiths.
The school was founded on and embraces Judeo-Christian
values.
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Our students are eager to learn and to grow. They are
persistent in their efforts to achieve success.
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chieving a passion for lifelong learning
HDS’s goal extends far beyond the traditional definition
of an education. We are not content with simply shaping
minds. We hope to ignite lives!
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We send our graduates to the high school of their choice.
Each graduate has obtained a strong foundation to lead an
exceptional life.
Roots to grow... Wings to Fly!
Hancock Day School’s teaching methods incorporate 21st
century best practices in education. Critical thinking,
creativity, collaboration, communication, personal
responsibility, and intellectual risk-taking in a safe and open
environment. HDS educators endeavor to guide students
through inquiry-based, real-work leaving experiences that
yield enduring understanding and encourage students to
become life-long learners in an every-changing global society.
Mission Statement
Hancock Day School develops the whole student by instilling
values, knowledge, and skills to become an independent,
self-reliant, lifelong learner with strength of character to make
positive contributions in our ever-changing world.
Educating children for more than 60 years.