Atholton Adventist Academy

6520 Martin Road, Columbia, MD, 21044-0210
Tel: (410)740-2425
Grades: PK - 10 | 208 students
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The Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered, Seventh-day Adventist School committed to developing the mind, body and spirit of our students so they will be prepared to complete their mission here on earth as well as be ready for Christ's soon return.

School Overview:
Atholton Adventist Academy
School Membership(s) General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 10
Year Founded 1958
Student Body
Total Students 208 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (MD School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 45%
Average Class Size 17 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Polo Shirt and slacks/skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition costs vary.
Admissions Director Marilynn Peeke
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Gymnastics
Intramural sports Select Choir
Student Association

School Notes:

    • Atholton Adventist Academy will provide a safe, learning-focused environment that challenges students to excel as:
    • Active, engaged Christians
    • Enthusiastic, lifelong learners
    • Productive, responsible citizens
    • Independent thinkers

    Profile last updated: 09/11/2012

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Pearl's Voice Recital
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Nearby Schools:

Atholton Adventist Academy
Gr. PK-10 | 0 mi. away
Goddard School, The
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.2 mi. away
Gan Israel Day School
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
Hickory Ridge KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1 mi. away
The Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Gr. PK-3 | 1.2 mi. away
Bright Stars Learning Academy
Gr. K-2 | 1.3 mi. away

View all schools in: Columbia, Howard County, Zip 21044

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 09,2013 - My kids have been at Atholton for two years and they will be back. I appreciate the academically rigorous, Christ centered, and diverse environment that Atholton provides. Finding this school was truly a blessing.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended August 20,2012 - My kids attended Atholton last year and will be returning. The school offers a top notch academic program while maintaining an environment of love and nurture. The diversity is a huge plus as well.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended May 01,2012 - Excellent school. Principal knows all the patents and students. Academic program is wonderful.*-Posted by Parent *

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