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The Cottage School By: Tracy Ballot Director of Advancement This summer, The Cottage School will be offering an entire compliment of summer courses for Middle and High School students. The High School Summer School program at TCS offers subjects in the academic core curriculum and an opportunity to earn high school credits. Middle School students will have the ability to enhance Math and Language Arts skills. TCS Summer School offers small classes and certified, experienced teachers in a unique environment. Online classes are also available. For more information, please contact Dr. Nancy Wadel, nancyw@cottageschool.org, 678-250-5111 or go to www.cottageschool.org. Named by the Masters in Special Education as one of their Top 50 Best Private Special Needs Schools in the United States, The Cottage School has been serving middle and high school students for 30 years. The school’s 23 acres along the Chattahoochee River Corridor is home to an expansive campus that includes computer and science labs, media center, a multi-purpose athletic facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and crosscountry. Ten-to-one student/teacher ratio accommodates various learning styles and allows for differentiated instruction. Experiential classes and clubs include drama, horticulture, computer literacy, yoga, chess, photography, yearbook, Interact, and community service. TCS’ athletic program offers a wide range of sports and provides opportunities to develop a posi-

tive competitive spirit, learn self-discipline, and foster teamwork and sportsmanship. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Georgia Accrediting Commission, TCS provides a comprehensive academic college preparatory curriculum that meets Georgia

high school graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. 100% of all students graduate with an approved post-secondary plan. For more information on enrollment at The Cottage School, please contact Rosetta Gooden, Director of Admission at Rosettag@cottageschool, 678-250-5106 or go to www.cottageschool.org.

Register Now for Summer Programs - Grades 6 – 12 High School Session I High School Session II Middle School Summer School Middle School Enrichment Week

June 8 -June 26, 2015 June 29 -July 17, 2015 June 8 -June 26, 2015 July 27 -July 31, 2015

High School Subjects: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Sciences, Social Studies, English, World Languages, and Health Middle School Subjects: Math and Language Arts For Summer Program Information Contact Nancy Wadel, Ph.D. 678.250.5111 or nancyw@cottageschool.org

700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 770.641.8688 www.cottageschool.org The Cottage School maintains a nondiscrimination policy in all school programs.

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Riverside Military Academy is one of the preeminent college preperatory academies For over 108 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. We offer a traditional, Americanstyle education where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. Riverside is not owned or operated by any particular religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families. Upon graduation, a Riverside cadet has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and is completely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Riverside cadets stand tall, offer a firm handshake, respect authority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously. Cadets of Riverside Military Academy attend grades 7 through 12 and benefit from a small class size and a 15:1 student teacher ratio. Our entire educational program centers around the way young men learn best. Riverside’s College Center assists cadets in preparing for and placing their college applications each year. The graduating class 2014 consisted of 91 cadets who were admitted to over 105 universities across the world and earned over $4.2 million in collegiate scholarships not including HOPE scholarship. Two graduating seniors were appointed to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point and the United States Air Force Academy, an educational value of over $450,000 each. Riverside Military Academy holds

dual accreditation in SACS and SAIS. Our comprehensive program of rigorous academics, athletics and leadership development sets the stage for a lifetime

of success. Riverside Military Academy is located on 206 acres on the shores of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA.

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For over 108 years Riverside Military Academy has remained one of the nation’s preeminent college preparatory academies educating young men in grades 7-12. Our mission is to prepare ethical young men of character for success in college and in life through the provision of a rigorous academic program, leadership opportunities, competitive athletics, extensive co-curricular activities, and the structure anddiscipline inherent in a military college preparatory school environment. The 2014-15 Corps of Cadets consists of over 500 cadets from 26 nations. Please call today to schedule your personal tour of our beautiful 206-acre campus.

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When is the best time to get braces? treatment duration and result in orthodontic burnout for the patients. Patient cooperation is important in keeping the treatments short in duration and efficient. Interestingly, girl’s teeth erupt earlier than boys of the same age. Teenagers are usually in a rapid growth phase during this period. As a result, dramatic results can be achieved with improved facial esthetics and function. For example, the smile can be made wider, the lower jaw can be advanced, or a gummy smile can be eliminated. A smile analysis dictates in what direction the teeth and jaws should be moved. These changes can be life altering for some patients during the teen years. Of course, adults want to look good too, and orthodontic treatment for adults is more popular than ever! Invisalign, clear braces, and improvements in surgical techniques make having a fantastic smile easier too. The bulky braces and heavy forces of yesteryear are a thing of the past. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that move the teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter and is worn for about two weeks. The number of aligners is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning. Clear or ceramic braces combined with new superelastic memory wires have made tradition orthodontic treatment more efficient and more comfortable. The teeth move a little every day and the forces on the teeth are very light.

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Mount Pisgah Christian School What sets Pisgah apart? From preschool to graduation, Pisgah provides an experience that develops students who are truly prepared for college and ready for life. Pisgah provides a robust college-preparatory education. Pisgah's curriculum features a full array of AP courses, as well as a wide range of academic classes taught by professionals who are highly skilled at bringing out the best in each student. Pisgah graduates are well-prepared for the country's most challenging colleges. Recent graduates were accepted to the nation's top universities including Princeton, Cornell, Davidson, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and more. Exceptional extracurricular programs are a Pisgah trademark. Students participate in highly successful, championship athletic programs, with coaches who develop the complete student-athlete: mind, body and spirit. Superb Fine Arts are offered for all stu-

dents preschool through twelfth grade, providing unique opportunities for exploration and creative self-expression. Christian Foundation - the mission of Mount Pisgah Christian School is to provide a college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. Students are given the opportunity to explore their faith through spiritual retreats, Chapel, Bible courses, leadership/mentor opportunities, and mission trips. More than a school, Pisgah is a community. Ask any student, parent or teacher, "What do you love most about Pisgah?" The answer you'll hear is "Pisgah is a family." Relationships and a sense of belonging are highlights of the Pisgah Experience. Pisgah’s Admissions team welcomes the opportunity to work with your family and invites you to visit for a campus tour. Mount Pisgah Christian School, 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30022. 678-336-3443 experiencepisgah.org

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Orthodontic treatment today is about faces not just braces. Consequently, facial esthetics dictates the proper timing for treatment. While treatment can contribute to the physical and psychological development of patients young and old, some patients require early intervention. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial visit to an orthodontist at age 7 for this reason. Most patients do not need early treatment, but if necessary, amazing improvements in facial esthetics and function can be accomplished. The common orthodontic problems that can be treated in between 7 and 9 years old include underbites and severe overbites as well as patients with crossbites and openbites. These conditions are considered muscular skeletal problems and are best addressed in the mixed dentition when the permanent front teeth are erupting. These treatments are referred to as dentofacial orthopedics because we are working with the bones of the face and not just the teeth. The majority of patients benefit from a single treatment during adolescence, as the last few primary teeth are lost and the second molars erupt. The exact age varies, but most patients are treated during the middle school years and can be completed by high school. Of course, sometimes the teeth are slow to erupt and this can delay the completion of treatment. For this reason, starting treatment too early can prolong

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Inspiring Students

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School, established in 1999, is a private, non-parochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus which is located in Alpharetta on the border of Forsyth and North Fulton counties, dedicated a new state of the art Middle School and Gym in August of 2014. The Preschool accepts children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC. The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished by providing superior hands-on, minds-on academics which foster knowledge and self-confidence and inspire a lifelong

love of learning. Superior educational resources are implemented to maximize the learning experience of our diverse student population. Class sizes are small with low student-teacher ratios, allowing frequent one-to-one learning. The students learn through a variety of groupings including class lessons, small group activities, handson STEM activities and “buddy” classes which encourage multi-age groupings. Frequent guest speakers, monthly field trips, and community service round out the curriculum. Drama Club, Competitive Sports and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available. Join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 9:30am – 10:30am at our Open House or visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!

Nurturing environment featuring small class sizes, differentiated hands-on academics, accredited curriculum, and monthly field trips. • Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade • New Middle School and Gym building opened in September 2014 • Currently enrolling for the 2015-16 school year

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PORTRAIT OF A PISGAH GRADUATE

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Prepared for College:

Mastered a Challenging Liberal Arts Curriculum

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Connectedness:

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Thinking and Learning:

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