2016 EAST COBBER private school GUIDE OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND AT MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY With the addition of a second East Athletic Opportunity - The connection Cobb campus in 2014, Mt. Bethel Christian between physical activity and learning is clear ss Teacher Lindsey Neuman Academy became the first and only faith-based, and the Mt. Bethel Christian experience is (1st grade) in East Cobb serving all designed to challenge a student’s body as well as grade levels, JK-12th. The new campus, now in their mind. Students attend physical education its third year of operation, sits on the beautiful 32- classes several times per week and recess is acre site of the former Marcus Jewish Community provided each day for lower school students. Mt. Center near the intersection of Post Oak Tritt Bethel students’ physical education opportunities Road and Holly Springs Road. For the first time include activities not found in any other East in the school’s nearly twenty year history, all Cobb school including rock wall climbing, students, regardless of grade level, can have access pitball, and fishing in one of two private, to all that Mt. Bethel provides and at the top of stocked lakes. Beginning in middle school, that list is - opportunity. students can choose to participate in the school’s Academic Opportunity - College- championship athletic program featuring 29 preparatory by design, Mt. Bethel’s curriculum teams across eleven different sports. is designed to challenge students at every grade Important as academic, athletic, and artistic level culminating with honors and AP courses opportunities are, Mt. Bethel Christian’s most offered in all core subjects. A dual track STEM distinctive opportunity is the opportunity to be program offers students the opportunity to gain known. There is an unmistakable intimacy that concentrated instruction in the biomedical or ss JaVonte Kruger defines the Mt. Bethel experience. Small class engineering fields. At every grade level, students (11th grade) sizes, low student-to-teacher ratios and a Christ- are guided through rigorous curriculum by centered culture all contribute to the school’s expert teachers who are known not only for ability to truly know each child. A student’s their expertise and experience, but also more strengths, challenges, successes and occasional importantly for their desire to form deep, impactful relationships with students. setbacks play out in the context of a nurturing classroom and a loving teacher who has the time Extracurricular Opportunity - and desire to know him well. Mt. Bethel’s classes Opportunities to explore learning outside the core are tailor-made for relationships, and there is no curriculum are also plentiful and serve to enrich better environment to prepare a child to pursue the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy experience. a lifetime of learning built on a foundation of Students interested in learning to play a musical faith. It is unmatched opportunity that allows Mt. instrument may choose to participate in band. Bethel to make good on the promise made in its Those interested in voice or drama can choose to mission - to provide a Christ-centered education, participate in chorus. Both music programs offer which encourages and develops academic several performance opportunities throughout the excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong desire year. Young artists are guided by an expert team for learning. of visual art teachers who nurture and cultivate ss Lauren Schwartz artistic expression, culminating in AP Studio Art To learn more, visit our website at www. (9th grade) for the most advanced students. mtbethelchristian.org.

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While the public schools in East Cobb County do a good job of providing a quality education, many East Cobb parents seek out “a better fit” for their junior scholars. Finding a quality private school can be a daunting task. As a first step, take a look at our eleventh annual list of private schools. Many of these schools will be hosting Open Houses this month, and quite a few have regis- tration deadlines in January or February. So if you are considering private education, now is the time to investigate your options.

ALEXSANDER ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC 1090 Powers Place SCHOOL 5200 Northland Drive NE HIGH SCHOOL Alpharetta 30009 2890 North Fulton Drive Atlanta 30342 11320 Woodstock Road 770-777-0475 Atlanta 30305 404-843-9900 Roswell 30075 www.alexsanderacademy.org 404-841-3840 www.atljewishacademy.org 678-277-9083 Tuition: $16,500 www.aischool.org Tuition: $16,000-$23,500 www.btcatholic.org Grades: K-12 Tuition: $21,266-$24,277 Grades: Infants-12 Tuition: $12,050 Students: N/A Grades: 3K-12 Students: 363 Grades: 9-12 Co-Education Directors: Shelby Students: 1,194 Associate Head of School: Students: 1001 Nelson, Stefanie Smith Headmaster: Kevin Glass Rabbi Ari Leubitz Principal: Brian Marks

ATLANTA ACADEMY, THE ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL 2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway 3254 Northside Parkway NW 1585 Clifton Road 1701 Brandon Hall Drive Roswell 30076 Atlanta 30327 Atlanta 30329 Atlanta 30350 678-461-6102 404-845-0900 404-633-7404 770-394-8177 www.atlantaacademy.com www.atlantagirlsschool.org www.benfranklinacademy.org www.brandonhall.org Tuition: N/A Tuition: $23,330 Tuition: $26,000-$35,000 Tuition: $31,940 Grades: 6 weeks-8 Grades: 6-12 Grades: 9-12 Grades: 6-12 Students: N/A Students: 260 Students: 125 Students: 170 Head of School: Angela Naples Head of School: Ayanna Head of School: Martha Head of School: Dean J. Fusto Hill-Gill Burdette

www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2016 21 PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL The reasons cited over and over again by families who If you haven’t done so already, contact each send their children to private schools include individual potential school for information dealing with philosophy, attention, small classes, teacher excellence, and high aca- curriculum, extracurricular offerings, admission process, and demic standards. financing options. Compare each school’s literature with Your decision to consider an independent/private the items on your list; this should give you a preliminary sense school is just the beginning. While private schools set high of which schools are a good match. Take into account standards and emphasize values, they are wonderfully dis- what type of environment would be best for your child and tinct from each other. There are day and boarding schools; consider his or her individual strengths as you examine each coeducational, girls’, and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies school’s program. from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some inde- The best time to apply is in the fall preceding the pendent schools are progressive, others more traditional academic year of the student’s admission; however, appli- in structure. Private schools also serve a varying range of cations are considered throughout the school year. Most students in terms of abilities and interests. Some schools offer schools will require a personal interview, admissions testing, special programs such as intensified instruction in the fine and information from your child’s current school. Ask the and performing arts, experiential learning projects, or travel individual school for the details of its application procedures abroad seminars. Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual and testing dates. preparation; others are dedicated to average learners; and some specialize in teaching bright students with learning dis- In short, choosing the right school for your child is like- abilities. Since each of these schools has something unique ly the most important single decision you might make in to offer, ideally you are trying to match a student’s needs terms of setting the proper path and direction for life. A little with the appropriate school. Write or call the admissions preparation and research on the part of parents will go office for published information about a school’s philosophy miles toward making the ultimate destination clear at the and programs, and then make an appointment to visit. exit ramp.

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BROOKWOOD CHRISTIAN COTTAGE SCHOOL, THE DAVIS ACADEMY EATON ACADEMY SCHOOL 700 Grimes Bridge Road 8105 Roberts Drive 1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway 4728 Wood Street Roswell 30075 Atlanta 30350 Roswell 30076 Acworth 30101 770-641-8688/770-640-8037 770-671-0085 770-645-2673 678-401-5855 www.cottageschool.org www.davisacademy.org www.EatonAcademy.org www.brookwoodchristian.com Tuition: $24,950-$25,450 Tuition: $18,973-$22,757 Tuition: $19,900-$20,900 Tuition: $14,500 Grades: 6-12 Grades: Kindergarten prep-8 Grades: K-12 Grades: 4-12 Students: 175 Students: 540 Students: 130-150 Students: 60 Director: Steven T. Palmer Head of School: Amy Shafron President: Bridget Eaton-Partalis Principal: Kim Wigington COVENANT CHRISTIAN DOMINION CHRISTIAN EPSTEIN SCHOOL, THE CASA MONTESSORI MINISTRIES ACADEMY SCHOOL 335 Colewood Way NW 150 Powers Ferry Road 170 Fairground Street North 4607 Burnt Hickory Road NW Sandy Springs30328 Marietta 30067 Marietta 30060 Marietta 30064 404-250-5600 770-973-2731 770-919-0022 770-420-2153 www.epsteinatlanta.org www.casamontessori.com www.ccmacademy.org www.dominionchristian.org Tuition: $6,495-$21,800 Tuition: $9,100-$11,000 Tuition: $5,550 Tuition: $9,264-$13,380 Grades: Pre-K-8 Grades: 18mos-6 Grades: K-12 Grades: 6-12 Students: 500 Students: 130 Students: N/A Students: 225 Head of School: Dr. David Directors: Suzanne Johnson Principal: Vanessa Anderson Principal: Michael Lightner Abusch-Magder

CHRYSALIS EXPERIENTIAL CUMBERLAND ACADEMY EAST COBB CHRISTIAN FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL ACADEMY OF SCHOOL 2111 Lower Roswell Road 10 Mansell Court East 650A Mt. Vernon Highway NE 4616 Roswell Road Marietta 30068 Suite 500 Atlanta 30328 Marietta 30062 770-973-8877 Roswell 30076 404-835-9000 770-565-0881 www.faithmarietta.org 770-649-7077 www.cumberlandacademy. www.eccs.org Tuition: $5,230-$8,580 www.chrysalis-academy-org. org Tuition: $5,515-$8,650 Grades: 18 mos-8 Tuition: $10,800-$20,900 Tuition: $23,400 Grades: K-8 Students: 170 Grades: 5-12 Grades: 4-12 and Students: 120 Principal: Daryl Kruse Students: 42 post-graduates Principal: Teresa Staley Director: Dr. Roy Alexander Students: 85 FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN Principal: Don Sasso EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCHOOL CORNERSTONE PREPARATORY 2450 Lower Roswell Road 10965 Woodstock Road ACADEMY CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN Marietta 30068 Roswell 30075 3588 Hickory Grove Road NW ACADEMY 770-971-2332 770-641-6816 Acworth 30101 2356 Clay Road SW www.eastsidechristianschool. www.fellowshipchristianschool. 770-529-7077 Austell 30106 com org www.cornerstoneprep.org 770-819-5040 Tuition: $5,165-$8,575 Tuition: $3,714-$15,486 Tuition: $150/semester hour www.cumberlandchristian.org Grades: K-8 Grades: K4-12 Grades: K-12 Tuition: $3,890-$7,780 Students: 315 Students: 807 Students: 480 Grades: K3-12 Head of School: Judith Cripps Headmaster: Kathy Teston Head of School: Jeanne Students: 482 Borders Head of School: Dr. Lee Campbell

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GALLOWAY SCHOOL, THE HOLY INNOCENTS’ 215 West Wieuca Road NW EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Atlanta 30342 805 Mount Vernon Highway 404-252-8389 NW www.gallowayschool.org Atlanta 30327 Tuition: $12,375-$25,900 404-255-4026 Grades: 3yrs-12 www.hies.org Students: 750 Tuition: $9,760-$25,520 Head of School: Suzanna Grades: 3 yrs-12 Jemsby Students: 1,375 Head of School: Paul Barton GARDEN SCHOOL OF MARIETTA, THE HOLY SPIRIT PREPARATORY 4010 Canton Road SCHOOL Marietta GA 30066 4449 Northside Drive Celebrating over 50 years of 770-765-2362 Atlanta 30327 (Upper School) Success in Classes for 18 Month www.TheGardenMarietta.org 4820 Long Island Drive Tuition: $9,200 Atlanta 30342 (Lower School) Old Through 8th Grade Grades: PreK - 8th 4465 Northside Drive Students: 72 Atlanta 30327 (Preschool) Head of School: Jas Darland 678-904-2811/404-255-0900/ 404-252-8008 GRACEPOINT SCHOOL www.holyspiritprep.org 570 Piedmont Road Tuition: $6,318-$23,365 Marietta 30066 Grades: 6 mos-12 678-709-6634 Students: 570 www.gracepointschool.org Head of School: Kyle M. Tuition: $20,000 Pietrantonio Grades: 1-8 Students: 75 HOWARD SCHOOL, THE Head of School: Joy Wood 1192 Foster Street Atlanta 30318 HARVEST BAPTIST SCHOOL 404-377-7436 3460 Kellogg Creed Road www.howardschool.org Acworth 30102 Tuition: N/A 770-974-9091 Grades: K-12 www.hbsga.org Students: N/A Tuition: $4,770 Head of School: Marifred Grades: PK4-12 Cilella Students: 58 Principal: Dwayne Hickman JOHNSON FERRY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL 955 Johnson Ferry Road 1055 Willeo Road Marietta 30068 Roswell 30075 678-784-5231 770-993-2940 www.jfca.org www.highmeadows.org Tuition: $3,850-$4,500 Tuition: $6,300-$18,750 Grades: K-12 Grades: Preschool-8 Students: 390 Students: 390 Head of School: Kimberly Head of School: Jay Maiocco Underwood 2111 Lower Roswell Road l Marietta, GA

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24 October 2016 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com 24 October 2016 , THE MOUNT VERNON 4075 Paces Ferry Road NW PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Atlanta 30327 471 Mt. Vernon Highway NE 404-262-3032 (Early Learning-6) www.lovett.org 510 Mt. Vernon Highway NE Tuition: $22,520-$26,650 (7-12) Grades: K-12 Atlanta 30328 Students: 1,700 404-252-3448 Headmaster: William S. www.mountvernonschool.org Peebles IV Tuition: $7,920-$21,010 Grades: Early Learning-12 LYNDON ACADEMY Students: 940 485 Toonigh Road Head of School: Dr. J. Brett Woodstock 30188 Jacobsen 770-926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN Tuition: $14,000-$17,500 ACADEMY Grades: K-10 4385 Lower Roswell Road Students: 180 Marietta30068 (PreK-8) Headmaster: Linda Murdock 2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd Marietta, GA 30062 (9-12) 770-971-0245 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE www.mtbethelchristian.org Atlanta 30319 Tuition: $9,900-$13,500 770-457-7201 Grades: K-12 www.marist.com Students: 650 Tuition: $18,650 Head of School: Jim R. Callis Grades: 7-12 Students: 1,076 NORTH COBB Principal: Rev. Joel Konzen, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL S.M. 4500 Eagle Drive President: Rev. John H. Kennesaw 30144 Harhager, S.M. 770-975-0252 www.ncchristian.org MASTER’S ACADEMY Tuition: $4,600-$14,725 ARTS & ACADEMICS Grades: K3-12 770 Kennesaw Avenue, Students: 915 Marietta, GA 30060 Head of School: Todd 770-364-3774 Clingman www. mariettamastersacademy. com 966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW Tuition: $100-350/month Atlanta 30327 Grades: 4 years old to 10th 404-262-1345 Students: 150 www.paceacademy.org Head of School: Bekah Hamrick Tuition: $22,720-$26,180 Grades: Pre-First-12 MOUNT PARAN Students: 1,105 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Head of School: Frederick 1275 Stanley Road Assaf Kennesaw 30152 770-578-0182 PORTER ACADEMY www.mtparanschool.com 200 Cox Road Tuition: $3,395-$17,990 Roswell 30075 Grades: PreK-12 770-594-1313 Students: 1,180 www.porteracademy.org Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley Tuition: $19,000 Grades: PreK-8 Students: 75 Head of School: Lynn Schoeneck I East Cobb www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2016 25 PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE

QUEEN OF ANGELS SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN ST. FRANCIS DAY SCHOOL ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL 9375 Willeo Road SCHOOL 11340 Woodstock Road 260 Hawkins Store Road NE Roswell 30075 7171 Glenridge Drive NE Roswell 30075 Kennesaw 30144 770-641-8257 Atlanta 30328 770-518-1804 770-926-7729 www.saintfrancisschools.com 770-394-2880 www.qaschool.org www.shilohhills.com Tuition: $16,000-$20,000 www.saintjude.net Tuition: $7,825 Tuition: $3,695-$8,595 Grades: 1-8 Tuition: $8,345-$10,080 Grades: K-8 Grades: K3-12 Students: 450 Grades: K-8 Students: 502 Students: 175 Principals: Farish Wheeler/ Students: 503 Principal: Molly Carlin Principal: Terry Farrant Kathleen Hasling Principal: Patty Childs

RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL ST. MARTIN’S 2001 Riverside Drive 2880 Dresden Drive 13440 Cogburn Road EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Gainesville 30501 Atlanta 30341 Milton 30004 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody 770-532-6251 404-303-8722 678-339-9989 Road www.riversidemilitary.com www.sophiaacademy.org www.saintfrancisschools.com Atlanta 30319 Tuition: $15,600-$39,985 Tuition: $15,525-$23,500 Tuition: $19,750-$21,000 404-237-4260 Grades: 7-12 Grades: K-12 Grades: 9-12 www.stmartinschool.org Students: N/A Students: 75 Students: 279 Tuition: $11,250-$19,400 President: COL William J. Head of School: Jenni Ellis Principal: Colette Staak Grades: PreK3-8 Gallagher, US Army (Ret) Students: 615 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Headmaster: Dr. James SCHENCK SCHOOL, THE 1618 Ben King Road SCHOOL Hamner 282 Mt. Paran Road NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 81 Lacy Street Atlanta 30327 770-419-8601 Marietta 30060 404-252-2591 www.scsiena.org 770-428-3328 www.schenck.org Tuition: $7,550 www.stjosephschool.org Tuition: $31,150 Grades: K-8 Tuition: $6,519 Grades: K-6 Students: 386 Grades: K-8 .com Students: 250 Principal: Sister Mary Jacinta, Students: 480 www.eastcobber.com Head of School: Josh Clark O.P. Principal: Patricia Allen

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ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SWIFT SCHOOL, THE WALKER SCHOOL, THE WHITEFIELD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 300 Grimes Bridge Road 700 Cobb Parkway North 1 Whitefield Drive,SE 2674 Johnson Road NE Roswell 30075 Marietta 30062 Mableton 30126 Atlanta 30345 678-205-4988 770-427-2689 678-305-3000 404-636-3023 www.theswiftschool.org www.thewalkerschool.org www.whitefieldacademy.com www.spx.org Tuition: $24,790-$25,215 Tuition: $9,600-$21,790 Tuition: $9,950-$21,750 Tuition: $12,670-$14,170 Grades: 1-8 Grades: Early learners-12 Grades: PreK4-12 Grades: 9-12 Students: 260 Students: 928 Students: 810 Students: 1,070 Head of School: Richard J. Head of School: Jack Hall Headmaster: Dr. Kevin Bracher Head of School: Steve Wendlek Spellman WEBER SCHOOL, THE WOOD ACRES SCHOOL, THE TRINITY SCHOOL 6751 Roswell Road 1772 Johnson Ferry Road STONEHAVEN SCHOOL, THE 4301 Northside Parkway Atlanta 30328 Marietta 30062 505 Atlanta Street SE Atlanta 30327 404-917-2500 770-971-1880 Marietta 30060 404-231-8100 www.weberschool.org www.woodacresschool.org 770-874-8885 www.trinityatl.org Tuition: $26,700 Tuition: $4,000-$11,400 www.stonehavenschool.org Tuition: $17,250-$23,500 Grades: 9-12 Grades: Preschool-8 Tuition: 5,400-9,300 Grades: 3yrs-6 Students: 238 Students: 400 Grades: K-8 Students: 606 Head of School: Rabbi Edward Head of School: Judy Thigpen Students: 103 Head of School: Joseph Harwitz Head of School: Brett Edwards Marshall WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS, THE 1662 Rugby Avenue 1424 West Paces Ferry Road NW College Park 30337 Atlanta 30327 6565 Boles Road 404-355-8673 Johns Creek 30097 www.westminster.net 404-765-4000/404-765-4490 Tuition: $23,120-$26,815 www.woodward.edu LIKE US Grades: Pre-First-12 Tuition: $16,000-$25,800 Students: N/A Grades: PreK-12 facebook.com/EAST COBBER President: Keith Evans Students: 2,703 President: Dr. Stuart Gulley

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