George Walton Academy
- 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
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association Georgia Accrediting Commission Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 839 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4%
State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40%
|
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 13 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art, Calculus (AB), Calculus (BC), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English - Language, English - Literature, European History, Music Theory, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History |
| Average SAT score | 1260 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,000 |
| Tuition Notes | K4 - $4,500 (includes snacks) K5 - 3rd Grades- $9700 4th Grade- $9825 5th - 6th Grades - $10140 7th - 8th Grades - $ 10420 9th - 10th Grades - $10630 11th Grade - $10785 12th Grade - $11095 |
| Admissions Director | Cari Bailey |
| Admissions Associate | Pam Lampe |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 4-H Club, Anchor Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Equestrian Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gavel Club, History Bowl, Interact Club, Key Club, Latin Club, Literary Team, Majorettes, National Honor Society, Science Bowl Team, Student Council, Youth Football and Cheerleading 4-H Club, Anchor Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Gavel Club, History Bowl, Interact Club, Key Club, Latin Club, Literary Team, Majorettes, Equestrian Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Science Bowl Team, Student Council, Youth Football and Cheerleading, |
School Notes
The mission of George Walton Academy, a college preparatory school,
is to prepare students to become contributing citizens in a global
society by promoting intellectual, physical, artistic and ethical
excellence.
- We belive in Judeo-Christian values while respecting the heritage and beliefs of others.
- We believe all students have the right to receive an education in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
- We believe that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual abilities.
- We believe in fostering students' critical thinking skills, academic talents and creativity.
- We believe that promoting positive relationships and mutual respect is a responsibility of all students, staff and parents.
- We believe that students should learn the valiue of taking persnal responsibility for their work, actions and educational development.
- We believe students should demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills.
- We believe that instruction should reflect innovative teaching methods and technology.
- We believe learning is a lifelong process.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2016
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