George Walton Academy
School Notes Overview:
George Walton Academy was founded in 1969 by parents and community leaders looking for a strong, college preparatory, private school with Judeo-Christian values. The Academy is interested in the development and well being of the total child as a person, scholar, citizen and athlete. We believe that each child is different, but we have high expectations for all our students and expect that they will put forth their best efforts at all times. The Academy emphasizes the importance of good manners, concerns for the rights of others and proper conduct. We believe that a school setting with small classes, competent and caring teachers, and a strong college preparatory curriculum which stresses excellence, intellectual challenge, student responsibility, and hard work creates a confident young person ready for the adult world. ...
School Overview:
George Walton Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Georgia Accrediting Commission State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1969 | ||
| County | Walton County, GA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 995 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 48 students | |||
| Kind - 60 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 77 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 91 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 84 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 95 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 81 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 87 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 17 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 10 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| U.S. History | U.S. Government and Politics | ||
| European History | English - Literature | ||
| English - Language | Chemistry | ||
| Calculus (BC) | Calculus (AB) | ||
| Biology | Art | ||
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 15 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,670 | ||
| Tuition Notes | K4 - $6,150 (includes snacks) K5 - 4th Grades - $7,550 5th - 6th Grades - $7,650 7th - 8th Grades - $7,750 9th - 11th Grades - $7,850 12th Grade - $8,150 | ||
| Head of School | William M. Nicholson | ||
| Admissions Director | Ms. Chris Stancil | ||
| Admissions Associate | Ms. Pam Lampe | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Drill Team | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| 4-H Club | Anchor Club | ||
| Beta Club | Debate Team | ||
| Fashion Club | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | ||
| Gavel Club | Key Club | ||
| Literary Team | Majorettes | ||
| National Honor Society | Precious Pups | ||
| Student Council | Y Club | ||
School Notes:
- The mission of George Walton Academy, a college preparatory school, is to establish a safe environment, to promote lifelong learning, and to assist students in becoming responsible, self-disciplined adults who will contribute positively to a rapidly changing society. We are interested in the development and well being of the total child as a person, scholar, citizen, and athlete. We believe that each child is different, but we have high expectations of all our students in all aspects of their school experiences and expect that they will put forth their best efforts at all times. The Academy emphasizes the importance of good manners, concerns for the rights of others, and proper conduct. We believe that a school setting with small classes, competent and caring teachers, and a strong college preparatory curriculum which stresses excellence, intellectual challenge, student responsibility, and hard work creates a confident young person prepared and ready for the adult world.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2009
In the News:
- Dogs run their way to victory (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:35:04 pm
MONROE — In their last season in the Georgia Independent School Association, the George Walton Academy Bulldogs weren’t ready to head off for the Georgia High School Association just yet. - Dogs to meet Stratford at home (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:50:44 pm
The old adage goes those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It will have been 364 days ago Friday Stratford Academy came to Monroe as an underdog and upset George Walton Academy in the second round of the Georgia Independent School Association football playoffs. - Dogs cruise in first-round win (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:20:14 pm
MONROE — Heading into the locker room at halftime was like walking through a recurring nightmare for George Walton Academy Head Coach Don Williams. - Preseason goals will not be met (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 03:35:55 pm
Never fear. That mysterious crashing sound you heard last Friday night was not the stock market. Rather, it was the preseason goals of every football team in Walton County. - Calvary Christian's bid for second straight GISA state volleyball title falls just short in final loss to Pinecrest ... (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 05:56:24 am
MONROE, Ga. — Calvary Christian’s bid for a second straight state volleyball title ended just short Saturday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30655) | School Zip (30655) |
(GA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,481 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 16% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,228 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 30 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Jersey Christian Academy - 7 students - 7.0 mi. away - view location
- Loganville Christian Academy - 548 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
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