Dunwoody Crier — January 21, 2021

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By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. – After nearly two hours of discussion, the Dunwoody City Council deferred action on a proposed 14-story mixed-use development in Perimeter Center.

At its first meeting of the year Jan. 11, the council heard details of the plan, which would sit on nearly 3 acres at 84 Perimeter Center East and would include 40,000 square feet of retail and up to 220 age-restricted housing units.

Previous plans called for a hotel on the site.

The proposal would require a rezoning from C-1 Conditional (commercial) to PC-2 (Perimeter Center District). In addition, there are 20 other conditions that would have to be addressed, includ-

ing elimination of the established 15-foot setback and reduction of the impervious coverage of the land from 65 percent to 85 percent.

City Councilman John Heneghan said he was concerned about the lack of a formal design for the development, while other council members objected to the location of a pool in front of the building.

“I’d like to ask that this be deferred until we have a specific design,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “We’ve been burned before on this.”

In other action at the meeting, the council heard a summary about Spruill Center for the Arts from its executive director Alan Mothner that included several new community initiatives. One project, entitled “Dove of Hope,” presented in partnership with Pebble Tossers,

will involve installation of 2,021 origami doves to “represent our collective hopes and dreams for the new year,” Mothner said.

Participants will write their wishes for the new year on a square piece of paper and fold it into the shape of a dove using the directions on the art center’s website, spruillarts.org. All of the doves dropped off at the Spruill Atrium, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, before Jan. 30 will be installed for public display.

The council also discussed its priorities for the upcoming legislative session, listing possible curtailments on urban bow hunting as its main concern.

“We’ve had lots of calls and concerns about bowhunting in the area,” Heneghan said, adding that he is not opposed to hunting, but he is concerned with safety issues within the city limits.

In other action, the council: • Appointed James Cramer, Mary Michael, Tina Walden, Howard Wertheimer, Bob Lavender, Bobbe Gillis and Alicia Price-Fowler to the newly established Dunwoody Arts Commission.

• Heard that several projects, including the Tilly Mill sidewalk installation and Georgetown gateway project, are proceeding.

• Discussed the status of the spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the city and the state. “Things are pretty dreadful out there,” Deutsch said.

• Heard a report from Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton that there have been 256 property inspections and 60 building permits issued recently.

The council retired to executive session after more than four hours. No action was taken after the panel reconvened.

Area mayors hail opening of Springwood Connector DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul joined representatives from State Farm Jan. 12 to cut the ribbon on the Springwood Connector.

The new road connects Perimeter Center Parkway in Dunwoody to Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Sandy Springs, just north of I-285.

“We’re excited to celebrate this great, collaborative effort involving two cities and two development teams,” Deutsch said. “The Springwood Connector provides an important new access point for those who live and work in the Perimeter.”

Paul emphasized the importance of cities collaborating with one another.

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By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Several parent groups are fuming after the DeKalb County School System announced Jan. 11 it would again postpone a return to face-to-face learning in classrooms.

During its regular board meeting held online, School Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris, announced that the positivity percentage of almost 15 percent on Jan. 8 dictated the decision to postpone a staggered return to the classroom until the week of Feb. 2. Teachers and administrators would report to classrooms at that time, then a gradual grade-by-grade return will occur in three incremental steps.

“We will continue to consult with the CDC as to when it is safe to return,” Watson-Harris said.

Several parent groups advocating face-to-face learning said they were disappointed in the decision.

“DeKalb County’s decision to delay face-to-face learning is a continuation of their disgraceful haphazard approach

POLICE BLOTTER All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Dog buyer defrauded in online transaction DUNWOODY, Ga. — A man looking to buy a dog was defrauded out of $300 on Jan. 5.

The victim, a 55-year-old Dunwoody man, told police he found a dog on the Facebook page Cavapoo Puppies and began negotiating with the supposed seller. When he reached agreement on a price, the victim said he used Zelle to send the purported dog seller a $300 deposit.

of 2020, which sublimated the education of children in favor of expediency and fear,” a group of parents said in a statement after the decision was announced. “Superintendent Watson-Harris and the Board remain dedicated to violating the right of the children of this county to receive an adequate public education.”

Board members also expressed their displeasure with the change of plan.

“My head is spinning off,” Board Member Joyce Morley said. “We’ve got to stop taking parents, students and teachers on a psychological roller coaster. You knew this was going to happen and that the numbers were too high on Dec. 14.

“It’s an insult and a disgrace,” she continued. “There should have been a vote on this by seven members of the board, and we should have been consulted before this.”

Board Member Marshall Orson said, however, that he understood both sides of the issue.

“There’s legitimate concerns on both sides,” Orson said. “I appreciate the hard work and the difficult choices that

have been made. Really, we won’t know that we are on the other side until we are way past it.”

Watson-Harris said that approximately 4,000 educators had applied for hardship waivers, citing childcare issues, health concerns and family obligations. She said all of the waivers were granted, but that they expire Feb. 2.

Several board members cited concerns after hearing about the recent deaths of educators in other counties.

Maude Jones, a special education paraprofessional at Rock Spring Elementary, died of complications due to COVID-19, days after she filed her retirement papers after more than a decade with the system. Another educator, Pat Key, an elementary school teacher in Cobb County, died Christmas morning after battling the disease for a month.

Other school systems that had gone back to face-to-face learning in earlier months have pressed the pause button as the number of confirmed cases rise to all-time highs. Fulton and Henry County schools are delaying students’ return to the middle of January.

Following the transaction, the buyer said the seller cut off communication, would not respond to his messages and the contact phone number was deactivated, police said.

of pot on him while booking him into the DeKalb County jail, reports indicate.

Police were dispatched to the hotel, 1232 Hammond Drive, and found Duncan yelling at several guests. He told officers Gilliam had booked a room at the hotel and had a disagreement with several of the guests. Gilliam and two other men confirmed Duncan’s story, but they were not able to calm Duncan down.

Hotel staff told police there was a loud argument involving several people and asked officers to trespass Duncan from the property. An officer asked the trio of men unsuccessfully trying to calm Duncan to back away from him. Two of the men backed off, but Gilliam refused to step away from his brother, according to the report. Police then arrested both brothers and trespassed Duncan from the hotel.

Brothers arrested at hotel following loud argument DUNWOODY, Ga. — Two Lawrenceville men were arrested when police responded to a disturbance at the Hyatt Place hotel at the Atlanta Perimeter Center early the morning of Jan. 10.

Aaron Demarco Duncan, 28, and his 22-year-old brother Darrion R. Gilliam, both of Collins Hill Road, were charged with disorderly conduct. Duncan was also charged with possession of marijuana after his arrest. Police found a baggie

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Costco manager describes conditions in retail DUNWOODY, Ga. — Todd Galanti, graduate of Peachtree Middle and Dunwoody High School, returned to his hometown in 2018 to become the manager of the Perimeter Costco.

He spoke to the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, of which he is a member, about the impact of COVID on the business of Costco in 2020. On March 12, 2020, he said the shelves were GALANTI stripped and sales were $1,080,452 — a 64 percent increase.

Sales of Clorox Wipes were up 85 percent. Kirkland frozen salmon sales are up 29 percent, and sales of ground beef

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increased by 204 percent. Likewise, the sale of alcohol has increased measurably.

Galanti credited the store’s success on the training and treatment of the employees. All employees are screened every day and their pay increased by $2 an hour. The special hours for seniors are now less crowded, but still in effect, meaning the store is open longer.

The average age of the Costco member is 53, so he surmised that the new generation Z seems to be ordering from the sofa. Interestingly, the profit made

by Costco, making it the third largest global company, comes from the sale of memberships, not from the sale of products. The motto of the company is “Always do the right thing.”

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Volunteer and early fire departments The Atlanta Fire Company No. 1 fire station began operations in 1851, three years after the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department was formed.

However, in the surrounding communities fighting fires remained VALERIE an effort of their BIGGERSTAFF citizens well into the 20th century. Some areas had a group of PAST TENSE volunteers ready to fight fires. Often a school or church bell was rung to notify people of a fire.

On Feb. 27, 1937, the first Roswell Volunteer Fire Department was organized.

There were 27 members, led by Chief C.W. Hughs. The group operated with a two-wheel vehicle, which held a tank filled with soda and acid. The vehicle was kept behind City Hall, and the fire siren was on top of the building. When the fire siren sounded, the vehicle was pulled behind a truck to the scene of the fire. Another person would ride around town blowing a horn and alerting the community that there was a fire. A modern fire truck was purchased by the town in 1949 for $8,000. (‘Roswell Pictorial History Book,” 1974) The Sandy Springs Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1957 and went into action that same year. Henry Curth, Jim Gonia, Sr., John Vickers and Jimmie Childs were early members of the volunteer group. One of the mishaps of the Sandy Springs Volunteer Fire Department was the day a member’s foot was run over by the fire truck.

The Atlanta Constitution reported that the Sandy Springs Volunteer Fire Department were called to a home off Long Island Drive on Dec. 11, 1957. When they arrived, the home was too far gone to be saved,

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The DeKalb County Fire Department began in 1934 as the Druid Hills Fire Department. This was a subscription service for the Druid Hills neighborhoods. A 1934 fire engine that was known by the name Old Maude was purchased by J. V. Draughn, the owner of this private fire service.

DeKalb County purchased the Druid Hills Fire Department in 1937 and began expanding service from the original Old No. 1 station on North Decatur Road to all parts of the county. As the population exploded in the county, the DeKalb Fire Department grew to include 12 fire engines and more than 70 employees. (“Historic DeKalb County An Illustrated History,” 2008, Vivian Price) A new fire station was constructed in Brookhaven in 1947 as part of the DeKalb County Fire Department. The station was a two-story building at 7009 Peachtree Road with two fire trucks. The second level housed four firefighters. The Brookhaven Civic Association worked to bring the fire station to the community.

(Atlanta Constitution, May 28,1947, “New Station to Take Bows at Brookhaven”) Dunwoody also had a group of volunteer firefighters, according to longtime resident Carlton Renfroe, although they may have been less organized. The DeKalb County Fire Station on Roberts Drive in Dunwoody was built prior to 1968. Some may remember an old yellow two-story farmhouse that sat in this location before the fire station. If you have more information about the specific date this fire station was built, email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com.

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In 2020, we learned, again that market timing doesn’t work.

To be successful, you have to make two amazingly prescient decisions — when to out and when LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP get to get back in.

Take the widely traded surrogate for the S&P 500 Index, SPDR ETF, SPY. On Feb. 19, 2020, SPY was “riding high” at 338.34, surfing strong economic numbers. Then investors began to notice a new virus from China was starting to kill Americans. By March 23, SPY was close to bottoming out, trading at 222.95, down a whopping 34 percent.

Then as COVID-19 news worsened and lockdowns and economic damage spread, SPY turned around. At this writing, two days after the Senate race in Georgia turned our red state purple, giving Democrats control of the U.S. House, Senate and White House, and on Jan. 7, 2021, as The Wall Street Journal headlined, “Mob Stormed Capitol,” SPY, was trading at 378.93, up 74 percent from the March 52week low of 218.26. At the end of the Jan. 7 trading day, shares of U.S. companies big and small closed at new records. How would you have market timed that? If you had gotten out of the market, when would you have come back in?

We saw similar startling patterns in ETFs tracking other major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Index tracking ETF, DIA, shows a 52-week trading range of 182.10 to 311.98, a gain from low to high of 71.3 percent. Witness similar surges in other index surrogates, despite lockdowns, rising death rates, layoffs, business closures, riots and political unrest.

QQQ, which tracks the tech-dominated Nasdaq index, with a 52-week trading range of 164.93 t0 315.29, gained 91.2 percent off of the bottom.

But for all of the ballyhoo regarding the sweethearts of Big Tech (the FANG stocks), and companies like Zoom, Teledoc and Netflix that benefited from “work and study from home” mandates, ETFs that track the Russell 2000 Index are having a “blowout” banner year! The Russell 2000 reflects 2000 small-cap companies that comprise the overall Russell 3000 Index, which tracks nearly 98 percent of publicly traded U.S. stocks.

Sometimes called “Main Street stocks,” the Russell 2000 encompasses equities tied to the so-called “whims of the American economy.” But isn’t Main Street suffering from lockdowns, bankruptcies, rising crime rates and unrest in some major cities, and changing buying patterns?

Well, yes. But Mr. Market tends to

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overlook “what’s happening now,” stuff that at the time screams “worry,” while focusing on promising trends, a better tomorrow, recovery, whenever that may be.

As researchers showed progress with vaccines, and Pfizer and Moderna announced breakthroughs, in late summer and fall investors began plowing money into the Russell 2000. The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF, VTWO, has a 52-week trading range of 76.92 to 167.9093, a gain of 118.3 percent from low to high! How many contrarians had the foresight to buy near the low in March when the news was grim? Or even later as positive news seeped out?

Note: Stock prices and performance statistics cited in this article are of Jan. 7, 2021. Information on the ETFs featured does not constitute buy or sell recommendations. The point is to underscore the difficulty of market timing or reacting to headlines, especially since negative news tends to get the most attention. You have to read and ferret out potential promising trends, and take a risk of continued volatility with any bet.

We saw a year when the Federal Reserve Bank along with Congress flooded the country with money, driving interest rates to new lows, below what forecasters were prognosticating at the end of 2019. Good for borrowers (who could qualify for a loan), bad for savers seeking yields that beat inflation and taxation.

Yes, you need safe reserves, despite low or even negative real yields. You need reserves to handle unexpected emergencies, like job loss, career setbacks, illness, injury or other disruptions to income and cash flow, or to ride out down markets in retirement. But equities, held for the long run, generally should be part of a long-term wealth-building and financial independence-sustaining strategy.

Your investment portfolio must reflect your objectives and expectations tied to a written life-centered financial plan, focused on you and those you love and care for, those who depend on you. A comprehensive plan looks at how you got to where you are, where you are now, and where you want to go in the future. Risk profile, earning status, tax bracket, net worth, liquidity needs, and other factors, including challenges, alternatives, resources, and expectations, underpin a strategic plan.

Market timing is not a part of the plan! It does not work.

Lewis Walker, CFP®, is life centered financial planning strategist with Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553; lewis@ lewwalker.com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group.

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OBITUARY Ora Jean Reece, “Jean”, 85, of Ellijay passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 surrounded by family. Jean was born on September 2, 1935 to Roy Clinton and REECE Ila Christine Dalrymple in Nantahala, North Carolina. A 1953 graduate of Gilmer High School, Jean

married her high-school sweetheart, Harold on January 23, 1954. January 23, 2021 would be Jean and Harold’s 67th wedding anniversary.

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Jean and Harold were raised in Ellijay, and left for Atlanta together to embark on a life marked by shared adventures. As a young couple, they lived in various places throughout the years including Stuttgart, Germany (during Harold’s serviceSolution in the Army), Jackson-

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Jean was an active member and employee of Dunwoody Baptist Church, a woman of deep faith, an avid gardener, and a wonderful cook and homemaker who opened her home to everyone with warmth and style. She was the ultimate supporter of her husband, children, and grandchildren, attending every game, recital, and function with grace and support. She was an exceptional listener and mentor, and selflessly gave her time and talents to those she loved. Jean will be remembered with love by her immediate and extended family members as a gracious, faithful, and kind southern woman who was happiest in the company of her family in the mountains.

Arrangements for Jean have been made at Bernhardt Funeral home for Monday, January 18, 2021. Interment will be at Yukon Cemetery. We know that many loved Jean and would want to celebrate her wonderful life with us, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral is limited to immediate family only.

Flowers may be sent to Bernhardt Funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association (Georgia Chapter) and Yukon Cemetery.

In Memoriam

Zita Baine

Zita Baine, born November 25, 1968 in Cambridge, Mass., formerly of Dunwoody, Ga., passed into heaven January 3, 2021 in Sarasota, Fla., where she had lived for the past 16 years.

A graduate of Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in business, Zita was a catering adviser for big companies throughout Atlanta and made a name for herself before, during and after the 1996 Olympics. In addition, Zita was an adviser and event planner for the restaurant and hotel industry. She also worked with her brother, Larry, who was the owner of Park Bench Pub. Zita also enjoyed working with the PGA golf association as a contract support team member. However, her greatest passion was love for her family and friends.

Possessing a gift of excellent perception of character, she always had kindness for those she met while maintaining a motherly affection and fierce protection of family and loved ones. She had a profound and loving relationship with her mother, Anne, and father, Ron, of Dunwoody, who survive her.

Even in times of recent illnesses, her caring for others above herself was abundantly evident, and lives on as an example of selfless love.

“Little Z,” as she was known, had a son, Cole Baine, and she lived her life devoted to him. Cole preceded her in death in 2019. Along with her parents, Zita is survived by sisters Stacy Barker (Bruce); Erin Smith (Dwight); brothers Tom Hall (Sue); and Larry Hall; nephews Kyle Smith, Kevin Smith, Ryan Hall, Brendan Hall; and nieces Katie Smith and Megan Sivewright; and by her longtime companion, Mark Makara.

We now have a guardian angel looking over us in this world. The family celebrated her life with a private service at St. Jude’s Apostle in Sandy Springs on January 14, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating in Zita’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (https:// www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude. html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now) or a charity of your choice.

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A hodgepodge of books I’ve begun posting book reviews to BookBub and suddenly thought, “Why not share them with my Crier readers?”

That said, here’s a selection of books I’ve read and reviewed.

If I couldn’t give it KATHY a five-star review, I MANOS PENN didn’t rate a book.

I was afraid I might invite the slings and arrows of angry authors vis a vis my books and didn’t want to take that chance.

“Writers and Lovers” (Lily King) As a writer, I was, of course, attracted to the title and the description about the travails of a struggling author. The story has humor and sad moments mixed together, much like real life. Casey, the main character, is

witty and quick with a comeback and doesn’t have all the answers, though she’s trying to find them — trying to make good choices and stay afloat while enduring tremendous amounts of stress.

You’ll find yourself rooting for her.

“A Divided Loyalty” (Charles Todd) The mother-son authors never disappoint. In this latest installment in the Inspector Rutledge series, the main character’s integrity and persistence once again pay off as he pursues a killer even at the risk of his reputation at Scotland Yard.

Set in post-WWI England, this series reflects not only on the trauma of those who served and survived the war but also the struggle to cope with its aftereffects. The mystery of two dead women found in two different villages depicts village life in ways that stay with the reader.

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tities of the women and then unmask the killer or is it killers? I highly recommend this book.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” (Taylor Jenkins Reid) I couldn’t put this book down and stayed up way too late several nights wanting to know how Evelyn’s tale would end. Yes, it’s a fictional Hollywood TellAll, but more than that, it’s the story of what one woman does to get ahead — from her escape from Hell’s Kitchen to starting out in Hollywood in the ’50s. Is she simply cold-hearted and calculating?

Does she have a heart? Does she make sacrifices? Does she use people and get used, too?

It may be the story of a star, but it has some parallels for what woman endure no matter the industry. No, I didn’t witness quite this drama in my corporate career, but I certainly witnessed some women throwing others under the bus!

“The Monogram Murders” ( Sophie Hannah) The author does an excellent job of extending the Hercule Poirot narrative.

She nailed his demeanor and his dialogue. It makes me want to go back and read more Agatha Christie, and I will look for the author’s other Hercule Poirot books. Suffice it to say, I had a difficult time turning out my bedside lamp each night while engrossed in this book.

“The Guest Book” (Sarah Blake) Though I’m a British mystery addict, I do read other genres from time to time. This was one of my forays into a family saga. I could not put it down.

The more I read, the more I learned about the consequences of poor decisions made by well-intentioned people — perhaps it would be better to say decisions they thought were well-intentioned.

In so many ways, we are products of our upbringing, and shaking off old prejudices is a challenge, never more so than in the lives of the characters portrayed in this book.

This is a book that stayed with me. I thought about it for weeks. I highly recommend it.

Perhaps one or more of these will resonate with you. Happy reading!

Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook. com/KathyManosPennAuthor.

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Saint Francis Schools Brought to you by — Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is a SACS/ SAIS accredited, independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian college preparatory school founded in 1976. The mission of Saint Francis School is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic ability in a structured environment that is challenging and supportive. Kindergarten – 8th grades are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Alpharetta campus. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratio, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, Traditional and Support classes.

With a 100% acceptance rate to college and with the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, to small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes. Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education Classroom, utilizing laptops in grades 4 – 12. Specialized reading programs offered include Fundations®, Wilson Reading System®, Just Words® and supplemental support from Cars® and Stars® Reading Comprehension. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball and equestrian.

For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 56 (Grades 1– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www.saintfrancisschools.com.

‘If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn’ Brought to you by — Mill Springs Academy Those are the words of Mill Springs Academy’s founder, Tweetie L. Moore, and the words that Mill Springs administration, faculty, and staff continue to live by today. Founded in 1981, Mill Springs Academy provides a valuesbased college preparatory program for students with ADHD and learning differences. Mill Springs’ school-wide Community Structure encourages students to participate in their own education by teaching self-advocacy, social problemsolving skills, and how to forge their own path. With an average student-teacher ratio of 6:1, our small class sizes allow teachers to provide each student with individualized instruction. Our highly skilled faculty, counselors, and administration provide academic rigor on all levels, from kindergarten through 12, in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Mill Springs Academy also offers students a wide variety of opportunities outside the core curriculum. Mill

Springs’ fine arts program encourages students to explore their creativity through painting, sculpture, set design, music, performance, and so much more. Our athletic programs allow students to play at a competitive level while building teamwork and confidence.

Mill Springs Academy’s 85-acre Alpharetta campus includes indoor and outdoor classroom space, athletic facilities, and visual and performing arts facilities. We currently serve students from over 50 different zip codes in the Metro Atlanta area and provide four bus routes with ten stops in the morning and afternoon. To learn more about Mill Springs Academy and our on-campus and eLearning options, visit us at www.millsprings.org/visit.

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Fulton Science Academy Private School Accredited and STEM Certified College Prep Gifted School — Character, Excellence, Innovation Recently named the most diverse high school in Atlanta, ranked as the fifth best private school overall in Georgia by Niche.com, and named Best K-12 Private School in North Atlanta by Appen Media, Fulton Science Academy Private School (FSAPS) offers Georgia students a transformative education. FSAPS serves a high population of advanced and gifted students in Pre-K through High School.

As an accredited and STEM certified school, FSA has a reputation for its exceptional academic results. FSAPS ranks in the top 1% among all subjects and all grades in nationally normed tests in comparison to other schools in the nation and enjoys a 97% AP exam passing rate among the high school student body. After a very successful competition season at the state level, FSAPS represented Georgia in twelve different national and/or global events last year.

FSAPS provides its students with opportunities to grow, learn, and play in an environment conducive to fostering academic growth. We have developed a high quality advanced academic program emphasizing S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech-

nology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) curriculum and gifted education. Our approach to learning focuses on using hands-on, collaborative, and engaging instructional practices to prepare students for life beyond FSAPS. FSAPS’s environment is structured to minimize distractions and stress, while cultivating work ethic, self-initiative, strength of character, and well-developed social skills.

Nestled in the heart of Alpharetta near downtown, FSAPS is accessible and strategically located. With approximately 750 students, FSAPS emphasizes small classes and intimate student-teacher ratios. The small and structured environment, along with uniforms, keeps students focused on their studies. Since there are little to no disciplinary issues, the faculty and administration invest their time in teaching and continually improving their educational model. The school considers development of the whole student as important as academics. For a creative outlet, students take part in art, music, engineering, and computer classes every week. Many other enrichment opportunities are of-

Christ-centered preschool serving Dunwoody for 50 years, nurturing children to love learning and to love Jesus!

6 months - Young 5’s Low Student-to-Teacher Ratios Chapel, Music, Gym & Science Classes Unique Young 5's Class Designed for Kindergarten Readiness Extended-day and Enrichments in Phonics, Cooking, Piano & Little Ballerinas

Registration is open!

Visit our website for details.

Contact Lesley Kammerer Director lkammerer@dbc.org 770.280.1230

dbc.org/weekdayschool Dunwoody Baptist Preschool is located on the Dunwoody Baptist Church campus.

fered, including free after-school clubs, band, orchestra, top performing academic teams, and athletics to develop students’ social skills. FSAPS is proud to have some of Georgia’s strongest academic teams.

FSA offers a daily Social Emotional Learning program, which is facilitated by our Counseling Team and executed by classroom teachers. This curriculum teaches students how to develop the skills necessary for constructive and compassionate interaction with others, and the lessons are an integral part of every school day. Additionally, the high

school program includes daily College Preparation Time helping the school achieve a 100% graduation rate and a 100% 4-year college-bound rate with students attending some of the nation’s top colleges every year.

FSAPS has fostered a “yearn to learn” culture where students embrace an innovative, STEAM curriculum. The FSAPS student body is diverse and reflects award-winning academic teams, competitive athletes, personal entrepreneurs, and award-winning critical thinkers.

Built upon the core values of character, excellence, and innovation, FSAPS has engineered a school of tomorrow, today.

Enrollment is open to all Georgia residents. www.fultonscienceacademy.org

Dunwoody Baptist Preschool For over 50 years, our vision at Dunwoody Baptist Preschool has been to inspire the love of learning by nurturing each child within a Christ-centered environment.

We offer 2, 3 and 4 day Playmates for children ages 6 months to 2 years as well as 5-day Preschool for 3’s and Pre-K for 4 year olds. Our Young 5’s program is unique and geared for children with summer and fall birthdays.

Young 5’s is aligned with kindergarten standards, but the pace of the day and the small class size is perfect for some children. DBP children not only learn and explore within the classroom, they enjoy music and science classes, gym, playground time and chapel. In addition to our caring teachers and high quality learning experiences, we focus on developing our children spiritually. With Bible stories woven throughout the curriculum, our children experience God’s truth, power and love in fun and engaging activities.

Our preschool day is from 9:00am -1:00pm with Early Morning, Extended Day and Enrichment class options. Online registration for new students begins January 19th, 2021. To see all that is going on at DBP and to put your name on our Waitlist, please visit www.dbc.org/weekdayschool. Click the Online Portal tab and then click Waitlist. Feel free to check out our Instagram and Facebook pages at “dunwoodybaptistpreschool.” We would love to be part of your child’s early learning!

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Excellence. Innovation. Character.

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We Thank the Community for Naming our School as the Best K-12 Private School in North Atlanta for Two Years in a Row! 2019

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Our approach to learning focuses on using hands-on, collaborative and engaging instructional practices to prepare students for life beyond FSA. • STEAM powered learning visible in every classroom

• Focus on gifted education by providing a challenging curriculum • Various opportunities for individualized education

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• Incorporation of college and career readiness into daily learning Enrollment is open to all Georgia residents. Competitive Admission Criteria 3035 Fanfare Way • Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 • admissions@fultonscienceacademy.org • www.fultonscienceacademy.org • 678.366.2555

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Kindness matters at Atlanta Academy Brought to you by — Atlanta Academy Atlanta Academy, located in Roswell, GA, serves over 375 private preschool-8th grade students with the mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed. Small class sizes allow teachers to understand students’ individual strengths and help them discover their own unique talents. This warm, nurturing culture fosters good character alongside academic success, and research shows that this type of learning environment enriches students’ academic performance, health and well-being, and happiness. Our belief in educating the whole child results in students experiencing excitement and joy in the classroom and activities around campus.

Our forward-thinking curriculum focuses on building confidence and skills while providing various opportunities for students to succeed at prestigious private high schools, top-ranking public schools, and magnet programs. Our graduates are confident students who thrive in a range of exceptional college preparatory high schools, with over 96 percent of Atlanta Academy graduates being accepted into their top choice high school.

High-performing student achievement is nurtured in our inclusive, non-denominational, family-engaged atmosphere.

Teachers model and instill values that encourage social and emotional development, such as empathy, integrity, resiliency, and honesty. The Atlanta Academy faculty also ranks among some of the industry’s best educators, with over half of our teachers holding master’s degrees. Together, we are fully invested in helping children grow into well-educated, independent problem-solvers who are prepared to excel in high school and beyond. To schedule a tour, visit atlantaacademy.com.

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Change lives, change the world Brought to you by – Wesleyan School Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. Our leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them.

Wesleyan’s school motto is JOY-Jesus, Others, Yourself, and every aspect of school life is oriented to reinforce this philosophy of putting Jesus first and others ahead of ourselves.

A college preparatory environment, students have access to a wide range of academic opportunities along with athletics, arts, service and other extracurricular activities. Wesleyan’s 85-acre campus provides state-of-the-art academic facilities along with on-campus practice space for athletics and arts.

Located just outside of I-285 in Peachtree Corners, at the start of the 2020-2021 school year 1,193 students enrolled in grades K-12. Wesleyan offers

bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area. Supervised care before school is included in the cost of tuition and after care is available (K-8) until 6:00 p.m. at an affordable rate.

The Wesleyan School 5405 Spalding Drive Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 770-448-7640 www.wesleyanschool.org

Where authentic Christian mission and academic excellence aren’t mutually exclusive EXPLORE WESLEYAN AT WWW.WESLEYANSCHOOL.ORG/ADMISSIONS

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Quality education in a loving environment Brought to you by — St. Martin’s Episcopal School (preschool through 8th grade) St. Martin’s Episcopal School (SMES) is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th-grade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. St. Martin’s serves more than 650 students and offers a challenging curriculum, outstanding facilities and many opportunities for students to learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation.

The state-of-the-art Early Childhood Learning Center offers classrooms specifically designed for twoyear-olds through first grade, a STEAM village that intentionally connects a science lab, tinker space and art room and an outdoor learning space all geared to foster engagement and collaborative learning among young children.

Elementary School at St. Martin’s is a vibrant community with a focus on a loving structure balanced with high academic expectations grounded in a STEAM-based education. Students learn life skills such as time management and teamwork along with core academics and co-curricular classes to stretch their knowledge of the world.

By actively meeting the developmental needs of early adolescents in Middle School, the program allows students to grow into themselves - academically, physically, artistically and spiritually. The Middle School has a traditional structure designed to prepare students for a wide variety of challenging high school options. The

stimulating curriculum engages young minds by developing sound study skills and creating inquisitive habits of mind.

The Kairos Learning Center within St. Martin’s offers a unique learning environment for students who have language-based differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. This ‘school within a school’ approach allows identified students to receive addition-

al support balanced with immersion in the overall St. Martin’s Episcopal School experience.

As an Episcopal School, students’ spiritual growth is an important part of our mission. Students are inspired to be good citizens, to serve the community and to love and respect oneself and others.

Learn more and apply now at www.stmartinschool. org.

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High Meadows School – Inspiring future global citizens and innovative leaders Brought to you by – High Meadows School There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, light-filled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves.

High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and awardwinning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade.

High Meadows School’s accomplished and experienced faculty lead each student on this jour-

ney. Through interactive, inquirybased instruction, supported by of-the-moment technology and our nature-based campus, High Meadows teachers are unequaled in their intellect, passion, and compassion for these kids. Every day they inspire authentic learning opportunities that are engaging and sticky (literally and figuratively!).

When children graduate from High Meadows, they are empowered with a deep respect for international perspectives, an intuitive understanding of life’s interconnectedness, and an exceedingly strong sense of self. Education is an expedition that starts from the moment we are born.

When we teach children to be curious and inquiring at an early age, we create within them a love of learning that lasts an entire lifetime. What is more important than that?

Come see how all this comes to life with a tour of our campus. We invite you to talk with us about how your child may find his or her sense of place with us, and speak with current and alumni parents to learn about their own experiences firsthand. highmeadows.org 770-993-2940

Since 1973, High Meadows has inspired children in Pre-K through 8th Grade to think critically, learn creatively, act globally, and live compassionately.

Pre-K through 8th Grade | Roswell, GA 770.993.2940 | www.highmeadows.org An International Baccalaureate® School

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Pursue academic excellence with a foundation of religious values Brought to you by – Marist School Since 1901, Marist School has sustained a legacy of excellence in all aspects of Catholic secondary education from academics to spiritual growth, compassionate leadership, and service to others. Located in Brookhaven, Marist is an independent, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1,100 boys and girls in grades seven through twelve.

The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. The mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs. The distinctive Marist spirit and values are at the center of everything, ensuring Marist graduates develop the strength of character and skills they need to make a difference in today’s world.

Marist’s dynamic curriculum is experiential and interdisciplinary, balancing leading-edge innovation in pedagogy and technology with a comprehensive course of study that

engages students with the spirituality and heritage of a Catholic education.

Students have opportunities to explore their interests and passions through athletic and arts programs, campus ministry offerings, and many other extracurricular activities.

The school’s remarkable campus includes 78 in-town acres replete with top-notch academic and athletic facilities, a hilltop chapel, and an overall atmosphere that encourages learning, collaboration, and healthy competition. In August 2020, Marist opened the new Goizueta Center for Immersive Experience and Design. The Goizueta Center’s overarching goal is to help students build empathy through exploration of STEAM subjects such as Robotics, Engineering, 3D Design and Printing, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Immersive Media and Media Studies, Podcasting, Broadcasting, Documentary Filmmaking, and Music Technology.

The Marist experience is rich, comprehensive, and balanced; it culminates with graduates who have integrity, a sense of purpose, and a knowledge of who they are and what they are called to do. https://www. marist.com.

Discover Marist Parent Information Session Tuesday mornings via Zoom JANUARY 19

War Eagle Walking Tours

Varying weekday afternoons on campus JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 1

You want a school that’s the right fit. We do too.

Application Deadline: January 25

Serving grades 7–12, Marist School provides an education where achievement exists within a spirit of humility and generosity. Students are challenged by an extensive college-preparatory curriculum and an array of extracurricular activities to prepare them to be compassionate and confident leaders.

Open Forum Friday

Q&A with the Admissions Team via Zoom JANUARY 22

REGISTER TODAY AT:

marist.com/admissions An Independent Catholic School of the Marist Fathers and Brothers

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Be amazed, learn more Brought to you by — The Davis Academy From Kindergarten Prep - Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta, they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world.

Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the individual differences that make our school community so unique. With a retention rate of 97%, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation, and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes.

The school offers many options for prospective families to learn about the school and community in a safe and informative way. Parents can schedule a personal tour (on campus or virtual) or join an Information Session. In addition, families can engage in wonderful Cub Club events that are free and open to the community.

Information session dates Wednesday, February 10 | 10 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.

To RSVP go to www.davisacademy.org/ admissions/visit or call 678-527-3300.

The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy 8105 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 www.davisacademy.org

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Zoom Calls with the Admissions Director every Thursday in January Sign up on the OLA website

Admission season continues at OLA Catholic School Brought to you by — Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School

Faith • Knowledge • Service • Community.

Since 1951 when the school opened its doors, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School has demonstrated a passion for learning. The school exists to teach and to engender the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

In keeping with the tradition of Catholic schools, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School seeks to create a nurturing environment, which provides for the spiritual and academic development of each child.

As an Archdiocese of Atlanta parish school, OLA Catholic School is proud to be part of the network of Catholic schools in the Atlanta area. We provide an exceptional and challenging Pre-Keighth grade curriculum that is dedicated to the success of all students. OLA has been twice recognized as a National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and is fully accredited by Cognia through district-wide accreditation as part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

OLA completed an expansion in November 2018, which included a new

Located in Brookhaven, OLA serves over 550 students in grades Pre-K through eighth. front office and administrative suite, Pre-K classrooms, cafeteria with commercial grade kitchen, dedicated middle school wing, STEM lab, and computer lab. Every classroom is equipped with either iPads or Chromebooks, and middle school students utilize Chromebooks on a 1:1 basis.

Located in Brookhaven, Georgia, OLA serves over 560 students in grades Pre-K through eight. Ninety-three percent of our students are Catholic and come from over 20 Catholic parishes. Due to Covid restrictions, we are not giving tours this year but offering Zoom calls with the Admissions Director every Thursday in January. Please visit the school website to sign up.. For more information, please email Kathryn Brown at kbrown@ olaschool.org.

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Mount Pisgah is educating with intention Brought to you by — Mount Pisgah Christian School Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading Preschool through 12th grade independent school located in the heart of North Fulton. Known for providing an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values, 100% of students are accepted into a four-year college or university.

MPCS is educating with intention by engaging students through studentcentered learning with small class sizes brought to life in academics, athletics and spiritual life.

Learn more by scheduling an inperson tour or sign up for a First Look Friday virtual tour to catch a glimpse of our campus and hear from our dedicated educators.

With a curriculum that integrates STEAM from Preschool to 12th grade, Mount Pisgah is on the cutting edge of preparing students for tomorrow’s opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Recognized for academic achievement, Mount Pisgah offers 19 AP and 15 Honors Classes and is an AP Challenge, AP Merit, AP STEM, AP STEM Achievement and AP Humanities School.

Student-led discovery — from a

preschooler exploring the principles of light and shadow to 3rd graders building in the Makerspace to our Robotics team getting ready for a competition — happens on every corner of our campus, every day.

Mount Pisgah aims to grow students’ relationships with God and each other, guided by a spiritual blueprint integrated into the curriculum. Through student-led chapel services each week, an annual spiritual retreat and continuing service projects, students grow in their relationship with God and learn to serve others.

Extracurricular offerings include 46 competitive athletic programs, band, chorus, orchestra, theatre and visual arts programs, as well as the Mount Pisgah Arts Academy. The after-school Arts Academy classes and lessons in drama, art, music and dance are available to all students in the community ages 4 to 18.

Preschool students benefit from small classroom sizes and personalized care in a faith-based environment from infant to PK4. Academic discovery for students ages 2-5 includes STEAM Lab activities, music and Spanish. Full day and half day programs are available.

To learn more and schedule a tour, visit mountpisgahschool.org

WE ARE PISGAH! WE ARE EDUCATING WITH INTENTION A leading Preschool through 12th grade independent Christian school located in the heart of North Fulton in Atlanta.

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Brought to you by — Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School enrolls 1,360 students in Grades PK3-12. HIES is a unique, vibrant learning community filled with encouragement and every imaginable opportunity for students to explore their talents, pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.

HIES offers an educational program encompassing academics, arts, athletics and spiritual formation. Through opportunities to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally, students develop their individual worth and dignity.

The challenging academic program prepares students for higher education and emphasizes learning as a pathway toward ethical leadership and a commitment to the common good. Students learn in small classes and actively participate in all classroom discussions.

HIES is a community where close connections between students and teachers flourish within the curriculum. The Upper School offers nearly 30 Honors

and Advanced Placement classes. With a team of highly regarded college counselors, HIES is committed to working closely with each student and family to help navigate the college search and application process.

As a Global Member of Round Square, an international network of 180 schools in 50 countries, HIES provides a multicultural education for students.

The school is a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces the

differences inherent in a diverse community and embodies the inclusive Episcopal tradition of respect for the beliefs of others. HIES is an active Christian community of faith engaged in local, national and international service to others.

Located on 43 acres on Mount Ver-

non Highway in Atlanta, the school is easily accessible from all parts of Dunwoody and Metro Atlanta.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School: This is The 805! Where students pursue their passions and are challenged to reach their full potential.

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Your child should love school!

Brought to you by — Mount Vernon School At Mount Vernon, we believe that relationships are foundational to learning and when teachers truly know and understand their students’ curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen. Even in a shifting public health environment due to the global pandemic, the School is committed to monitoring and adjusting health and well-being protocols as necessary, while being able to offer in-person learning.

At Mount Vernon we encourage one another to discover, explore, teach, create, design, and play. We recognize how important it is for children to be challenged academically while navigating character development. We strive to inspire young minds to discover who they are and what opportunities exist in this world.

This personalized approach has led students in every grade level to pursue projects stemming from passion, collaborate with nonprofit organizations, and work with Fortune 100 companies.

In just 13 short years, MV graduates are expanding their footprint across the country by being accepted to schools such as Stan-

ford, Barnard College, Duke University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Penn State, The New School of Design, University of Notre Dame, United States Air Force Academy, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a recipient of the Morehead-Cain scholarship. Beyond rigorous core academics, students have access to more than 54 sports teams, over 90 arts performance opportunities, and global travel.

In August of 2019, Mount Vernon opened the doors to its new Upper School building. The nearly 60,000 square foot Upper Campus addition allows for flexible and open environments to accommodate the academic and social needs of up to 400 learners in grades 9-12, under normal circumstances.

Based on highly designed, functional corporate spaces, this building includes mobile walls, an industry-grade recording studio, a glass-walled cafe with a coffee shop, College Counseling Suite, STEM and Maker spaces, community spaces, and a wing for the Arts: studios for fine arts, digital arts, and dance; a virtual and augmented reality lab; and a Black Box theater.

Schedule a virtual tour today by visiting https://mountvernonschool.org/

Confidence

By Building Character

During this time of uncertainty, we are even more committed to empowering students as they design a better world.

Schedule a virtual visit or call today. mountvernonschool.org/admissions Photo Taken Fall 2019

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Some things have changed … but Springmont is still the best choice for Montessori education Brought to you by — Springmont School Despite the pandemic, Springmont, the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, is still offering students 18 months through middle school an authentic, in-person Montessori experience that is extraordinary by design. With enhanced health & safety precautions in place, our individualized learning inspires students to become creative, independent thinkers. Classrooms are large, light-filled, and thoughtfully prepared while the campus’ many natural areas, class gardens, and farm animals afford rich outdoor life science lessons as well as plenty of space for physical distancing.

Specially designed Montessori materials support children’s developmental needs and offer students a wide variety of hands-on activities that concretely reinforce skills, lessons and concepts.

Highly-experienced teachers guide

students through an individualized curriculum that develops the whole child — socially, emotionally, and academically. Multi-aged classes allow younger children to learn from older ones and older students to mentor younger classmates.

Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish are important parts of each student’s experience. At Springmont, each student is challenged to reach his/ her fullest potential and is empowered to help steer his/her own education.

Students’ innate curiosity grows into a life-long love of learning and a quest for meaningful discoveries and deeper knowledge.

Middle School students run microeconomies, participate in internships, and compete in regional academic competitions. They have opportunities to hone time-management skills, experience active leadership roles, articulate complex ideas, and work both independently and in diverse groups.

Springmont graduates are confident, collaborative, engaged learners, prepared for success in Atlanta’s premier high schools as well as life beyond academics. Springmont School — Extraordinary by Design. Limited spaces

are available for the 2020-21 school year and applications for 2021-22 are being accepted through February 15. For more information or to schedule a virtual tour, call 404-252-3910, or visit springmont. com.

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