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why
choose the atlanta north school?
Guiding
Principles
Atlanta North School is committed to the provision of a stimulating, happy and safe environment where each child has the opportunity to fully develop
spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically. We
offer a Christian learning community; our classrooms are
Christ-centered. It is our goal to help students develop a Christian
character. We strive to provide a family atmosphere where students
will feel comfortable. Students are always encouraged to assist each
other.
Scholastic
Excellence & Accreditation
Did you know that students in Seventh Day Adventists schools consistently
rank higher than the national average on standardized achievement
tests? We seek students who are seeking excellence.
Atlanta North School is proud to be accredited by the following organizations:
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Adventist
Accrediting Association (AAA)
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Georgia Association of Private Schools and Colleges
(GAPSAC)
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National Council of
Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
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Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Atlanta North School uses the curriculum as set out by
Adventist
Edge. Click here
to download our curriculum by grade (in PDF). This curriculum offers excellent academics that
is God-centered, results oriented, set in an environment that
nurtures
Great
Value
We realize that Christian education is expensive and can be a
financial sacrifice. But, at Atlanta North School we have
worked hard to make it affordable. Our parent church located
on the same property has subsidized much of the cost to run a
school making our education more affordable than many other
schools in our area. The tuition cost at the Atlanta
North School is about 1/3 to 1/2 less than most private Christian
schools. Without compromising
quality we make private Christian education affordable with keen
administration and funding assistance from our accompanying church.
To see our tuition costs click here.
Physical
Features
Located in
the heart of Dunwoody and easily accessible from most parts of North
Atlanta, we are only 3 miles from Hwy. 285, Hwy 400, and Perimeter
Mall. With room to grow the school is comfortably located in its own three story building and has five classrooms,
a Lunch Room, Library, Music Room, Full Kitchen, Computer Lab,
Indoor Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel and Offices. To see
exterior and interior pictures of our campus click here.
Parental
Involvement
Information to parents is provided through weekly
newsletters and the web site, formal parent teacher conferences and the opportunity to contact the school whenever necessary. Parents are welcome
and encouraged to volunteer their time.
Instructional
Practices
Our
teachers use a variety of instructional practices including
cooperative learning and thematic instruction. These teaching
techniques have been proven be research to be effective methods. Our staff stays knowledgeable of current trends and practices in education by attending workshops and conferences throughout the year. We try to meet the needs of all of the children by making adaptations in each classroom to
accommodate students with different learning styles. Click
here to download
our curriculum by grade (in PDF).
Quality Leadership
Learn
about our Principal by clicking here.
Technology
Our technology project was launched
a few years ago when involved parents wanted to improve the school curriculum. A technology committee was formed and the wheels were set in motion.
Our technology package consists of a centralized computer lab which houses the 'nerve center' for video, data, satellite and telephone systems. The lab has
enough computers for our largest class size.
Each classroom has a wall-mounted TV monitors with VCR, all attached to 'command central' media news room. With these monitors, students can view educational programming from satellite, make programs of their own, as well as keep up with current world happenings.
Morning
News Program
Students take turns anchoring the Morning News. The news includes
school happenings, world events and the day's weather. The program
is broadcast live to each classroom through closed circuit video on
32" TVs located in each classroom. The program gives an excellent
opportunity to practice communication skills and keeps the students
involved in the school events.
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