The Atlanta School
School Notes Overview:
The Atlanta School, Inc is a private, intown school educating pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students. Our curriculum integrates all disciplines through unit topics. The Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts are all taught in a meaningful context that is driven by the interests and needs of the children. All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level. Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study. Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning. ...
School Overview:
The Atlanta School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) |
European Council for International Schools National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 9 | |
| Year Founded | 1986 | |
| County | Fulton County, GA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 87 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 29% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 12 students | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,800 | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2 | |
| Head of School | Joy Ward | |
| Admissions Director | Joy Ward | |
| Admissions Associate | Jennifer Garey | |
School Notes:
- The Atlanta School, Inc is a private, intown school educating pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students. Our curriculum integrates all disciplines through unit topics. The Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts are all taught in a meaningful context that is driven by the interests and needs of the children. All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level. Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study. Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2008
In the News:
- Greer baseball standout Palka picks Georgia Tech (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:56:52 am
Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:43 a.m. Daniel Palka has enjoyed a successful baseball career at Greer. - 3 vie for Cave Spring open seat (Rome News-Tribune)
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Cave Spring voters will elect three city council members on Nov. 3, in addition to deciding on the countywide special purpose, local option sales tax package. The two incumbents, Kenneth Kelley an... - Roy Exum: A Morehouse Man (The Chattanoogan)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 12:20:01 pm
Morehouse College, the famed institution in Atlanta’s West End, has always held a special aura and every black male who has attended the prestigious college will be the first to tell you there is indeed a rare human quality known as “the Morehouse Mystique.” - Rebitch returns to the scene (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 05:02:24 am
You can't blame Matt Rebitch if he's eager to play Sunday at the Royal Lakes Fall Classic at Chestnut Mountain, Ga. That's because it is the site of Rebitch's first career college tournament victory. - Atlanta school board candidates to debate Thursday (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 04:07:37 pm
Atlanta school board candidates to debate Thursday
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30307) | School Zip (30307) |
(GA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 16,646 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,496 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 63 years old | 30 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (30307) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66% / 34% |
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