Your Guide to Savannah Schools

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• Advance Academy at Matthew Reardon Center for Autism 11500 Middleground Road, 31419 matthewreardon.org, 912.355.9098

• Advanced Academics Academy 405 W. US 80, Suite 104, Pooler, 31322 advancedacademicsacademy.com, 912.348.2017

• Angel Learning Center 178 Basswood Drive, 31407 angellearningsavannah.com, 912.228.8228

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• Bethesda Academy 9520 Ferguson Ave., 31406 bethesdaacademy.org, 912.351.2068

• Blessed Sacrament Catholic School 1003 E. Victory Drive, 31405

• Calvary Day School 4625 Waters Ave., 31404 calvarydayschool.com, 912.351.2299

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4700 Skidaway Road, Building B, 31404

912.509.0540

912.351.4500

$689/month (K–8 half day, Pre-K half day [under age 5]);

$11,700 (Pre-K3 & younger); $10,500 (Pre-K); $11,710 (K); $12,315 (1–5); $12,755 (6–8);

(9–12) (Iinquire about discounts and fees)

1–12/PG for

(ELC and school)

• St. Andrew’s School 601 Penn Waller Road, 31410 saslions.com, 912.897.4941

• St. James Catholic School 8412 Whitefi eld Ave., 31406 stjameschargers.com, 912.355.3132

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool 10 W. 31st St., 31401 splpreschool.com, 912.234.4255

• St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School 7020 Concord Road, 31410 school.saintpetertheapostle.com, 912.897.5224

• St. Vincent’s Academy 207 E. Liberty St., 31401 svaga.net, 912.236.5508

• Savannah Christian Preparatory School 1599 Chatham Parkway, 31408 savcps.com 912.234.1653

• Savannah Country Day School 824 Stillwood Road, 31419 savcds.org, 912.925.8800

• Savannah Honor Academy 5111 Abercorn St., 31405 (in JEA Community Center) savannahhonoracademy.com 773.573.7328

• Urban Christian Academy 4560 ACL Blvd., 31405, 912.234.4710

• Veritas Academy 25 W. Oglethorpe Lane, 31401 veritassavannah.org, 912.238.1222

Pre-K–12

Pre-K–8, Early Learning Center for ages 1–3 years

$6,575 (half day Pre-K); $11,200 (full day Pre-K & K); $13,825 (1–4); $16,485 (5–8); $17,725 (9–10); $18,125 (11–12) 525 Nonsectarian GISA, IB World School, NAIS, SAIS, SACS

$6,626 Catholic $8,602 non-Catholic (multiple-child discounts) 400 Catholic AdvancED, SACS

6 weeks–4 years $165/week (6 weeks–2 years) $150/week (3–4 years) 110 Christian Nondenominational Quality Rated 3–Star School

Pre-K3–8

9–12 (all female, nonboarding)

Pre-K–12, Daycare/ Preschool (6 weeks–4 years)

Jr. K–12 (6 weeks–4 years at The Little School)

$6,657 Catholic $8,117 non-Catholic (multiple-child discounts)

257 Catholic Cognia, CASI, NCA, NWAC, SACS,

$9,540 Catholic (multiple-child discounts) $11,539 non-Catholic Approx. 300 Catholic Cognia, GISA, MESA, NCEA, SAIS

$7,340 (Pre-K & K morning); $12,340 (Pre-K & K full day); $12,470 (1–5); $13,160 (6–7); $13,250 (8); $13,420 (9–12); (contact for preschool rates)

$17,935 (Jr. K & K); $20,825 (1-5); $23,550 (6-8); $23,750 (9-12); $26,325 (international) (tuition includes lunch)

1,450 Christian Nondenominational

Cognia, CESA, GISA, SAIS

1,059 Nonsectarian

GISA, NAIS, SACS, SAIS

From AP and honors courses to championship athletics and STEM programs, Savannah’s area public and private schools provide a variety of educational experiences rooted in excellence and integrity. Find the fit that’s right for your child by using this guide to the

top educational institutions.

SAVANNAH’S PREMIER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES

4 OGLETHORPE PROFESSIONAL BLVD. 912.354.4047 | CHATHAMACADEMY.COM

WHAT SETS US APART:

Chatham Academy is Savannah’s premier school for children with dyslexia, ADHD and other specific learning disabilities in reading, writing and math.

OUR APPROACH

We create a learning profile that is individualized to meet the learning needs of each student to prepare them for success in academic settings and beyond. Parents collaborate with the teaching team to monitor progress toward individual goals.

ORTON-GILLINGHAM

All Chatham Academy teaching staff are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach. These principles guide instruction beyond reading, providing the structure of our curriculum.

OUR CURRICULUM

Chatham Academy supports student’s strengths and interests through academic classes, arts, sports, extracurricular activities and clubs. We also provide support and college counseling in order to best prepare every child for college and for life after high school.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

BELIEVE.

1003 E. VICTORY DRIVE 912.356.6987 | BSS-SAVANNAH.ORG

OUR MISSION:

• Rooted in faith and committed to academic excellence, the community of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School prepares and empowers children to lead, love and serve God, the Church and the world.

WHY CHOOSE BLESSED SACRAMENT?

• Family Atmosphere: Nurturing environment, supportive teachers and involved parents. We focus on a safe learning environment that encourages independence and self-efficacy.

• Tradition: Established in 1939, we are the oldest Catholic school still operating in the Savannah Deanery.

• The Curriculum: Designed to challenge students to meet their highest potential, our groundbreaking instructional materials help differentiate individual needs.

• Facilities: Include new regulation-sized gym, media/ technology lab, broadcast news center, science lab, STEAM lab, art room and cafeteria/kitchen

• Extended Day: Before/after-school childcare program. We are excited to welcome back local organizations working with our after-school programs, which allow our students to enjoy different athletic, dance and electivestyle courses.

• Specials: Art, Music, PE, Media and Technology

• Technology: One-to-one Chromebooks (5-8), iPads (PreK-4) and SMART Boards and IPEVO cameras in every classroom

• Cutting-edge Learning Platforms: Google Classroom, IXL and I-Ready

• Individual Student Needs: Flexible grouping and two resource assistants — a Learning Resource Specialist in both lower and upper school for enrichment and remediation

• Athletic Programs: We promote skill development and healthy competition in volleyball, football, cheerleading, basketball, golf, soccer, cross-country, track and swimming.

SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

DISCOVER THE COUNTRY DAY DIFFERENCE

824 STILLWOOD DRIVE 912.925.8800 | SAVCDS.ORG

THE EXPERIENCE:

• Faculty, student advisers and counselors work with students and parents to chart a path for individual student success.

• Over 75% of faculty have advanced degrees.

• Small student-to-teacher ratios foster individualized attention (10:1, 7:1 and 8:1 in Lower, Middle and Upper Schools).

• Competitive athletics program, with more than 50 teams in 15 sports and more than 80 percent of Middle/Upper School students participating in athletics.

• Award-winning fine and performing arts program includes visual art, chorus, jazz band, theatre, photography, orchestra, ceramics, jewelry and technology-based digital art.

• Our Learning Support Team of nine specialists provides one-on-one support for students with learning differences.

• College Counseling Office works with families to navigate college admissions process starting in ninth grade.

• Clubs and activities include Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial, Fencing, Math Club, Robotics and more.

• One of six member schools in Georgia in Global Online Academy, a consortium that provides students with more than 45 additional course offerings, including Game Design, Bioethics, Business Problem Solving and more.

THE RESULT:

• Ranked by Niche.com as No. 1 K-12 school in Savannah, No. 1 College Prep School and No.1 STEM High School.

• During the past six years, our graduates have been accepted by more than 100 colleges and universities including Brown, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, NYU, UVA, UNC, Princeton and Vanderbilt.

• SCDS has sent more students to the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech than any other school in Savannah.

• Once in college, our students consistently outperform their peers from other area schools.

• Our seniors annually average almost $5 million in scholarships — in addition to HOPE.

HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL

ROOTS TO GROW … WINGS TO FLY

6600 HOWARD FOSS DRIVE 912.351.4500 | HANCOCKDAYSCHOOL.ORG

THE HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE:

• Hancock offers students an educational experience unlike any other in the Savannah area, with a challenging curriculum that prepares students to lead, both in the classroom and in life.

• Small classes, dedicated faculty and numerous opportunities for independent inquiry develop students into lifelong learners.

• A wide range of extracurricular activities engages students’ minds and bodies on a safe, nurturing campus.

HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL SEEKS:

• To enroll qualified students entering pre-K through eighth grade.

• Our students are inquisitive, strongly motivated and highly committed to working through challenges and opportunities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US:

• We’re happy to answer your questions and arrange a tour of our campus. Please call Director of Admissions Cindy Drew at 912.351.4500 or email cdrew@hancockdayschool.org. We look forward to getting to know your family and showing you why Hancock gives you “Roots to Grow … Wings to Fly.”

SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY

BE VIRTUOUS. BE STUDIOUS.

705 E. ANDERSON ST. | 912.395.4040

SAVANNAHCLASSICALACADEMY.ORG

OUR MISSION IS TO:

Provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.

OUR STRENGTHS:

• Academic achievements

• Safe and nurturing environment

• A wide selection of programs including college-level, advanced academic and technical courses

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS FOR: Their dedication to continual learning and academic success and commitments to our community service projects.

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS:

Academically rigorous and supportive with small class sizes and many extracurricular activities.

OUR PARENTS GET AN A FOR:

Their commitment to enrolling their children at SCA, and actively supporting the school with the Spartan Club.

WHEN CHOOSING A SCHOOL ASK:

About student success rates and program options as well as extracurricular activities. Assess the programs they offer, such as music, art, STEM, dual-enrollment, athletics and clubs. Ask what differentiates the school from others. For example, SCA seniors have the opportunity to travel abroad at no cost.

WE TEACH FOR THE FUTURE BY:

Preparing our students to be involved, educated and successful citizens. Because of the education they received at SCA, graduates will be able to navigate today’s competitive society by being able to think critically, work collaboratively with others and act with civic and moral virtue in order to thrive and succeed throughout adulthood.

ACADEMY

OUR MISSION:

A culture of learning and innovation where people achieve maximum potential in maritime communities.

TOP OF THE CLASS IN:

• Maritime Focus: Our studies cover human relationships to the ocean across curricular subjects.

• Integrated Beach Curriculum: The students use the beach as their classroom and science lab regularly. They advocate for the protection of the coast and marshlands because of their intimate relationship with it.

• Place- and Problem-Based Learning with Arts Integration: In partnership with community experts and through real-life projects and activities, students not only embrace traditional concepts, but also hone their ability to think critically and creatively, to solve problems and to work together. Students learn how to succeed not only in the classroom, but also in the real world.

WE’RE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS FOR:

• Being designers of their learning.

• Leading with empathy.

• Partnering with the community.

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS:

• Flexible.

• Collaborative.

WE TEACH FOR THE FUTURE:

We teach students how to be creative problem-solvers together, with each other and in partnership with organizations that exist in the space already.

MEMORIAL DAY SCHOOL

MATTER.

6500 HABERSHAM ST. | 912.352.4535

MEMORIALDAYSCHOOL.COM

OUR MOTTO:

Memorial Day School: Strength in Inclusivity, Unity in Friendship, Where Every Student Matters!

WHY CHOOSE MEMORIAL DAY SCHOOL:

• Celebrating more than 50 years of success

• Individual attention with small class sizes

• Family atmosphere in a Christian environment

• Cognia-accredited

• Supportive faculty and staff who provide one-on-one attention and mentorship

OPEN HOUSE:

Come see us at our winter open house from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 28. No appointment necessary.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For a private tour contact Admissions Director Jamie Lane at 912.352.4535 or jlane@memday.org.

• Go to memorialdayschool.com.

• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

8412 WHITEFIELD AVE. | 912.355.3132

STJAMESCHARGERS.COM

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS:

Caring, encouraging and challenging. St. James Catholic School challenges students to reach their highest potential in the atmosphere of a Catholic, Christian community. Through guidance from the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, students are prepared for a life of learning and service to God. Students are encouraged to thrive in a way that stimulates academic excellence, high moral standards and personal responsibility.

OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH:

In a Christian atmosphere that nurtures a strong academic program that is caring and disciplined, conducive to learning, and provides activities that cultivate the importance of life, values, morality and ethics. St. James School is dedicated to Christian principles rooted in the Catholic tradition.

WE TEACH FOR THE FUTURE BY:

Recognizing the importance of studying faith, the arts, technology, foreign language and physical education. Our curriculum allows our students to have the opportunity to succeed in numerous subjects and activities, so teachers can educate the mind of each individual student.

Photo by Kristen Brown, at Collins Quarter at Forsyth

Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics

Changing Behavior. Changing Lives.

ARE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS INTERFERING WITH YOUR FAMILY LIFE? DOES ANXIETY KEEP YOUR CHILD FROM LIVING THE LIFE THEY WANT? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP YOUR CHILD LIVE UP TO THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL?

We are here to help.

We partner with families to improve behavior, facilitate learning, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. We offer both comprehensive psychological evaluations and evidence-based behavior therapy.

What families are saying:

• “The most comprehensive testing as well as behavior/ psych therapy we’ve found! Amazing place!”

Changing Behavior. Changing Lives.

• Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics “has changed our family’s lives and added so much more peace and joy to our days together! We are so much better equipped to handle our children’s changing behaviors and finally found the tools we need to better enjoy each other!”

For more information or to make an appointment, please call 912.436.6789.

Dr. Kristen Hembree, pediatric psychologist; Dr. Cecelia Ribuffo, pediatric psychologist, Dr. Kristi Hofstadter-Duke, director and pediatric psychologist; Heather Myers, family therapist; Amanda Wadley, child and adolescent therapist; and Dr. Cassidy Oliver, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

PRESENTED BY SAVANNAH UNITED

TWO STATE CHAMPS

Savannah United’s 2007, 2009 Girls’ Teams Claim Title

THE SAVANNAH UNITED 2009 Girls Premier and 2007 Girls Premier teams both won the Georgia State Cup tournament leading to automatic qualification for the Southern Regionals tournament taking place in June 2024. Each team will represent the state of Georgia when they compete with teams from 13 states.

Both teams had a perfect fall, winning their respective leagues as well as the Georgia State Cup.

The 2009 Girls Premier won the Georgia Premier League, which will promote them to the National League Piedmont Conference,

U.S. Youth Soccer’s top level of competition. The Piedmont Conference is made up of the best teams from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The 2007 Girls Premier won National League this past fall and will now be promoted to National League PRO, where the girls will compete with teams from all over the U.S.

The 2008 Boys Premier team narrowly lost the Georgia State Cup Championship, losing on penalty kicks after being tied in extra time.

Congratulations to all three teams!

Photography courtesy of SAVANNAH UNITED

2007 Girls Premier Georgia State Cup Champions

2009 Girls Premier Georgia State Cup Champions