Southern Seasons Magazine presents. Greater Atlanta s INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ISTOCKPHOTO.COM

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1 Southern Seasons Magazine presents Greater Atlanta s ISTOCKPHOTO.COM INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

2 Full Speed Ahead Ed Voyles Automotive Group rewards Cobb County and Marietta City Teachers of the Year with new vehicles TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS PICTURED AT THE COBB GALLERIA CENTRE WITH THEIR CARS AND THE ED VOYLES AUTOMOTIVE GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM. FRONT ROW (L-R) DREW TUTTON, CHRYSLER STORE GM; BETH MORGAN, LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER; DAVID DUBOSE, MARIETTA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER; CAROLYN DAVIS, RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE TEACHER; DR. RICHARD KAHT, DICKERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER. BACK ROW: PETE RICHARDS, HONDA STORE GM; JEFF ELLIOTT, HYUNDAI/KIA STORE GM; VALERY VOYLES, VOYLES AUTOMOTIVE CEO/CHAIR; BILL BRANTLEY, VOYLES AUTOMOTIVE PRESIDENT/COO. The prestige of wheeling around town in a brand new car is now an official job perk for four dedicated teachers in Cobb County and Marietta City schools, thanks to the generosity of Ed Voyles Automotive Group. As part of the Teacher of the Year program, this year s award recipients Beth Morgan of Lassiter High School, David DuBose of Marietta High School, Carolyn Davis of Riverside Intermediate School, and Dr. Richard Kaht of Dickerson Middle School are driving to school in high style, with a free one-year lease on a new car of their choice from the Marietta-based company, which operates six dealerships in the metro area. My father believed in giving back to the community, and education was always of the upmost importance to him, said Valery Voyles, CEO/Chairman of the Ed Voyles Automotive Group. We hope this gives the teachers an extra spark. Now in its 24th year, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce s Teacher of the Year program honors the teachers who have won the admiration and respect of students, parents and their peers. Voyles Automotive Group teamed up with the Chamber in 2007 in a unique partnership that provides teachers with a very tangible reward for their commitment to excellence in education. Even more impressive, if any of these four local teachers win the title of Georgia Teacher of The Year in the state competition, that teacher will be given their automobile free of any charge after the one-year lease. Our teachers should be rewarded for their excellence, that s why Ed Voyles Automotive Group is proud to be a partner of this program, said Bill Brantley, President/COO of Voyles Automotive. The school systems we are working with are so incredible. We look forward to providing this incentive for years to come.

3 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SCHOOL PROFILES ATLANTA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Atlanta Country Day School provides a college preparatory program for those students with average to extremely above average abilities who seek a comfortable, individualized and small group environment in order to achieve success. Instructional programs include SAT prep, note taking skills, organizational skills as well as study skills to help students learn to use the textbook as a teaching tool. Grades 7-12 (group or individualized.) BRANDON HALL Brandon Hall is a 53-year-old college preparatory school for boarding and day students. A national model in research-based education, the school offers small classes, tutoring and learning methodologies to fit every child all within the framework of rigorous academic studies, an active sports program, and a caring, diverse and international campus community. Head of School: Dr. John L. Singleton Grades: Enrollment: 160. SSPC Member. COTTAGE SCHOOL Founded in 1985, The Cottage School provides excellence in education tailored to the needs of individual students. Located in North Fulton County, TCS serves students in grades 6th through 12th. Accredited by SAIS/SACS and GAC, the school offers individualized instruction for varying learning styles and skills. With a teacher-student ratio of 10-1, TCS stresses academic success by capitalizing on student strengths while improving weak areas. The school meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. CUMBERLAND ACADEMY Cumberland Academy of Georgia specializes in the needs of children with highfunctioning autism, Asperger s, LD, ADD and ADHD. Fully accredited, Cumberland Academy is a private, non-profit, independent school for students in grades 4-12 who have difficulty succeeding in a traditional school setting. The mission of the academy is to provide a safe, supportive, educational environment in partnership with faculty, staff, students and parents. The Cumberland family embraces the uniqueness of every child by challenging and inspiring them to reach their full potential. The academic and social curriculum encourages the development of life skills essential in becoming independent and self-sufficient adults. RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY For over 105 years Riverside Military Academy has remained the preeminent military, college preparatory school in the nation, educating young men grades At the heart of Riverside s commitment to each cadet s well-rounded personal growth is positive character development. Character development extends beyond building and exercising leadership skills. In educating and developing men of character, the school teaches time-honored values that promote social responsibility, good citizenship and personal integrity. Located in Gainesville, Riverside is accredited by SACS, SAIS, TABS, CASE and NAIS. Tuition: Boarding Students, $28,600; Day Students: $17,150. MICHAEL FLIPPO DREAMSTIME.COM ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ACADEMIC Alpharetta International Academy 4772 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770/ aiamontessori.com Arlington Christian School 4500 Ridge Road, Fairburn. 770/ arlingtonchristian.org Atlanta Academy (The) 85 Mount Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta. 404/ atlantaacademy.com Atlanta Classical Christian Academy 3110 Sports Ave. SE, Smyrna. 770/ accak12.org Atlanta Country Day School 8725 Dunwoody Place, Suite 2 Atlanta, GA / atlantacountrydayschool.com Atlanta International School 2890 North Fulton Dr., Atlanta. 404/ aischool.org Atlanta School (The) 1015 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404/ theatlantaschool.com Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Woodstock Road, Roswell. 678/ btcatholic.org Brandon Hall School 1701 Brandon Hall Dr., Atlanta. 770/ brandonhall.org Carmen Adventist School 1330 North Cobb Pkwy., Marietta. 770/ antfb7.adventistschoolconnect.org Cambridge Academy 2780 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur. 404/ acambridgeacademy.com Christ the King School 46 Peachtree Way, Atlanta. 404/ christking.org Cobb County Christian School 545 Lorene Dr., Marietta. 770/ openbibleministry.org Cottage School (The) 770 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell. 770/ cottageschool.org Covenant Christian School 3130 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. 770/ ccssmyrna.org Covered Bridge Academy 488 Hurt Road, Smyrna. 770/ coveredbridgeacademy.com Cumberland Christian Academy 2356 Clay Road, Austell. 770/ cumberlandchristian.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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5 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS All students are taught to treat each other with respect and to have self-respect. The Ultimate Prep School Atlanta Country Day School offers a unique education with branch campuses in California. Much like students, private schools come in all sizes and shapes. Since 1977, Atlanta Country Day School (ACDS) in Sandy Springs has been providing a unique college preparatory educational experience for students in grades seven through twelve. Small classes and a four-day school week (Monday-Thursday) are hallmarks of the day school, which also boasts a professional-level music program. No uniforms and great food add to the comfortable atmosphere. Enrollment in ACDS, which is accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is limited to 50 students, with the average class size being four to six students. While the school does not offer an athletic program, it has been home to a number of fine athletes over the years, participating in sports ranging from ice skating, golf and gymnastics to football, baseball and basketball. Meeting all NCAA requirements, many ACDS students have gone on to receive college scholarships. Janan Goodner Cohen, affectionately called Ms. Jan by the students, founded the school in the basement of her Sandy Springs home. Tutoring the neighborhood children in the afternoons quickly turned into a full-time school. We let the students be who they are. We don t try to change them. We don t care if they want to wear a baseball cap in class. We concern ourselves with what is going on inside their heads, not what is on their heads, she said. Faculty, students and staff are all on a first name basis. It is very much like a work place setting. As a result we don t have a constant battle with our students over trivial issues. We make our issue education. Everything else seems to just fall into place. The students are happy, the faculty and staff are pleased, and the parents are thrilled. Atlanta Country Day School offers a variety of services in addition to the Day School program on its Sandy Springs campus. The school provides afternoon, evening and weekend tutorial services to students who may attend other schools. Summer School and Extended Day Courses are available to students who may wish to make up a class, get ahead or take a subject not offered at their school. ACDS has no problem thinking outside the box. Creating interesting and custom programs is the norm, not the exception. ACDS s Traveling Celebrity Program is perfectly tailored for students whose work or travel schedules and/or celebrity status precludes their regular attendance. The school provides a full-time teacher for each individual or group in this program, customizing the schedule and bringing the instruction to the student. With branch campuses in Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills, California, ACDS literally sends its staff all over the world to provide quality educational opportunities to these individuals. At Atlanta Country Day School all students are taught to treat each other with respect and to have self-respect. No one receives special treatment, but everyone is special.

6 Yes! There is a Choice in Independent Education. Information Session/Tour Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. RSVP: 770/ Today, there is a sparkle in his eye that didn t come from performance on the soccer field, basketball court, or any of the outdoor activities that he loves. It comes from accomplishing something that just a few short years ago seemed impossible to achieve. Grades 6-12 Accredited by SACS, SAIS, GAC Exceptional School for Exceptional Students College prep and vocational programs are designed for grades 4th - 12th and postgraduate students with highfunctioning Autism, Asperger s, LD, ADD and ADHD. SACS & GAC Accredited SB10 Approved Open Enrollment Social Skills CA An Robotics, Drama, Chess Athletic Programs Low Student-Teacher Ratio 700 Grimes Bridge Rd. Roswell TCS is a 501 ( c ) 3 organization that maintains a nondiscriminatory policy in all school programs. Excellence in Education Tailored to the Needs of Individual Students Since 1985 Open House: Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 2 p.m. Summer Camps begin June Mt. Vernon Highway, NE Atlanta, GA (404) They didn t go for status quo! Campus Open House April 19 For 105 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character who seek something greater than their current educational experience. We empower our cadets to unlock their potential through a program of academic excellence, character development, social skills, and leadership training within a structured environment Gainesville, Georgia

7 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ACADEMIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 Davis Academy (The) 8105 Roberts Dr., Atlanta. 770/ davisacademy.org Dominion Christian High School 4607 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta. 770/ dominionchristian.org Donnellan School (The) 4820 Long Island Dr., Atlanta. 404/ donnellan.org East Cobb Christian School 4616 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. 770/ eccs.org Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770/ eastsidechristianschool.com Epstein School (The) 335 Colewood Way NW, Atlanta. 404/ epsteinatlanta.org Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770/ faithmarietta.com Fellowship Christian School Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770/ fellowshipchristianschool.org First Baptist Christian School 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw. 770/ fbcskennesaw.com First Montessori School of Atl Long Island Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404/ firstmontessori.org Galloway School (The) 215 West Wieuca Road NW, Atlanta. 404/ gallowayschool.org Greenfield Hebrew Academy 5200 Northland Dr., Atlanta. 404/ ghacademy.org Heiskell School (The) 3260 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404/ heiskell.net Heritage Prep. School of Georgia 1700 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta. 404/ heritageprep.org High Meadows School 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770/ highmeadows.org Holy Innocents Episcopal School 805 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta. 404/ hies.org Holy Spirit Preparatory School 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta. 678/ holyspiritprep.org Landmark Christian School 50 East Broad St., Fairburn. 770/ landmarkchristianschool.org Lovett School (The) 4075 Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404/ lovett.org Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770/ marist.com Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770/ mtbethelchristian.org Mt. Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw. 770/ mtparanschool.com Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta. 404/ mtvernonschool.org North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Dr., Kennesaw. 770/ ncchristian.org Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School 861 Hwy. 279, Fayetteville. 770/ mercycatholic.org Pace Academy 966 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404/ paceacademy.org Paideia School (The) 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404/ paideiaschool.org Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville. 770/ /GO-CADET. riversidemilitary.com. Roswell Street Baptist Christian School 774 Roswell St., Marietta. 770/ roswellstreet.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road NE, Kennesaw. 770/ shilohhills.com Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. 770/ shreiner.com St. Francis Schools 9375 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770/ Cogburn Road, Alpharetta. 678/ stfranschool.com St. John the Evangelist 240 Arnold St., Hapeville. 404/ sjecs.org St. Joseph School 81 Lacy St., Marietta. 770/ stjosephschool.org St. Martin s Episcopal School 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 404/ stmartinschool.org

8 ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SPECIAL NEEDS Atlanta Speech School 3160 Northside Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. 404/ atlantaspeechschool.org Howard School (The) 1192 Foster St. NW, Atlanta. 404/ howardschool.org Bedford School (The) 5665 Milam Road, Fairburn. 770/ thebedfordschool.org Jacob s Ladder Center 407 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell. 770/ jacobsladdercenter.com Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood St., Acworth. 678/ brookwoodchristian.com Joseph Sams School 280 Brandywine Blvd., Fayetteville. 770/ josephsamsschool.org 282 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. 404/ schenck.org Sophia Academy 1199 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta. 404/ sophiaacademy.org Swift School (The) 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell. 678/ theswiftschool.org. Center Academy 3499 South Cobb Dr., Smyrna. 770/ centeracademy.com Cumberland Academy of GA 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Atlanta. 404/ cumberlandacademy.org The Elaine Clark Center 5130 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee. 770/ elaineclarkcenter.org Mill Springs Academy New Providence Road, Alpharetta. 770/ millsprings.org Porter Academy 200 Cox Road, Roswell. 770/ porteracademy.org Schenck School (The) Trinity School 4301 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta. 404/ trinityatl.org Walker School (The) 700 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta. 770/ thewalkerschool.org Wesleyan School 5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners. 770/ wesleyanschool.org Westminster Schools (The) 1424 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404/ westminster.net Whitefield Academy 1 Whitefield Dr., Mableton. 678/ whitefieldacademy.com Woodward Academy 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park. 404/ woodward.edu Yeshiva Atlanta High School 3130 Raymond Dr., Atlanta. 770/ yeshivaatlanta.org. Youth Christian School 4967 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs. 770/ youthchristian.org FOR MORE LISTINGS, VISIT PRIVATESCHOOLSDIRECTORY.COM. Atlanta country day school ad