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If you were to ask a new kindergarten parent about school and their hopes for their child, the answers are myriad, but at the core of most responses is the word, opportunity. Of the many hopes and dreams parents have for their children, most simply want them to have an opportunity to be known, to be loved, to have their gifts encouraged and their weaknesses strengthened. Parents hope that their children’s character will be shaped in ways that will make them resilient and wise, ready to give more than they take and make a difference in a world desperate for courageous leadership. And while a child’s life is shaped, first and foremost, by home and parents, school has a critical role to play as well.

As an established K-8th, preparatory school, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for success in the area’s most well-respected private and public high schools. The faculty are certified and seasoned experts, averag-ing 14 years in the classroom. The middle school faculty challenge and extend students with honors and advanced math and an honors history class that prepares students for AP Human Geography as high school freshmen.

Opportunities to explore the arts are plentiful and serve to enrich the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy experience. Participation in digital, visual, literary, and performing arts are afforded to all students, as is audio and video production.

The connection between physical activity and learning is clear and Mt. Bethel Christian was designed to challenge a student’s body as well as their mind. Students attend physical education classes several

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times per week. Recess is provided each day for the lower school students and middle school students can choose to participate in the school’s championship athletic program featuring 15 teams across seven dif-ferent sports.

Important as academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities are, Mt. Bethel Christian’s most distinc-tive opportunity is the opportunity to be known. There is an unmistakable sense of community that defines the Mt. Bethel experience. Small class sizes, low stu-dent-to-teacher ratios and a Christ-centered culture all contribute to the school’s ability to truly know each child. All classrooms in grades K through 5 are led by a certified teacher and a paraprofessional allowing for more individualized attention. Student’s strengths, challenges, successes and occasional setbacks play out in the context of a nurturing classroom and a loving teacher who has the time and desire to know them well. Mt. Bethel’s classes are tailor-made for relationship building and there is no better environ-ment to prepare a child to pursue a lifetime of learn-ing than one built on a foundation of faith.

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy was founded to provide diverse opportunities and fulfill the hopes of parents as a school that encourages curiosity, builds leadership skills and bolsters faith. For over fifteen years, the school has made good on the promise made in its mission to provide a Christ-centered edu-cation, which encourages and develops academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong desire for learning. For additional information, contact Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission at 770-971-0245, or visit us at www.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 eighth annual list of private schools. Many of these schools will be hosting Open Houses this month, and quite a few have registration deadlines in January or February. So if you are considering private education, now is the time to investigate your options.

Atlanta Academy, The2000 Holcomb Woods ParkwayRoswell 30076678-461-6102www.atlantaacademy.comTuition: $6,000-$12,400Grades: 18mos-8Students: 260Head of School: Angela Naples

Atlanta International School2890 North Fulton DriveAtlanta 30305404-841-3840www.aischool.orgTuition: $19,652-$22,434Grades: 3K-12Students: 1,113Headmaster: Kevin Glass

Atlanta Girls’ School3254 Northside Parkway NWAtlanta 30327404-845-0900www.atlantagirlsschool.orgTuition: $19,800-$20,500Grades: 6-12Students: 206Head of School: Joan King (interim)

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School11320 Woodstock RoadRoswell 30075678-277-9083www.btcatholic.orgTuition: $11,300Grades: 9-12Students: 960Principal: Frank Moore

Brandon Hall School1701 Brandon Hall DriveAtlanta 30350770-394-8177www.brandonhall.orgTuition: $28,750-$55,500Grades: 7-12Students: 170Headmaster: Dr. John L. Singleton

Casa Montessori150 Powers Ferry RoadMarietta 30067770-973-2731www.casamontessori.comTuition: $7,650-$9,900Grades: PreK-6Students: 160Directors: Florence& Suzanne Johnson

Chrysalis Experiential Academy10 Mansell Court East, Suite 500Roswell 30076770-649-7077www.chrysalisexp.orgTuition: $10,800-$20,800Grades: 5-12Students: 42Director: Richard Becker

Cottage School, The700 Grimes Bridge RoadRoswell 30075770-641-8688www.cottageschool.orgTuition: $23,450-$24,450Grades: 6-12Students: 165Director: Jacque Digieso

Cumberland Academy of Georgia650 Mt. Vernon Highway NEAtlanta 30328404-835-9000www.cumberlandacademy.orgTuition: $20,900Grades: 4-12 and post-graduatesStudents: 83Principal: Don Sasso

*Davis Academy8105 Roberts DriveAtlanta 30350770-671-0085www.davisacademy.orgTuition: $16,596-$17,648Grades: K-8Students: 670Head of School: Amy Shafron

East Cobb Christian School4616 Roswell RoadMarietta 30062770-565-0881www.eccs.orgTuition: $4,600-$6,200Grades: K-8Students: 125Principal: Teresa Staley

Eastside Christian School2450 Lower Roswell RoadMarietta 30068770-971-2332eastsidechristianschool.comTuition: $5,680-$8,012Grades: K-8Students: 370Head of School: Judith Cripps

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Eaton Academy1000 Old Roswell Lakes ParkwayRoswell 30076770-645-2673www.EatonAcademy.orgTuition: $18,400-$19,400Grades: K-12Students: 130-150President: Bridget Eaton-Partalis

Epstein School, The335 Colewood Way NWSandy Springs30328404-250-5600www.epsteinatlanta.orgTuition: $4,995-$19,425Grades: 18mos-8Students: 535Head of School: Stan Beiner

Faith Lutheran School2111 Lower Roswell RoadMarietta 30068770-973-8921www.faithlcms.orgTuition: $4,300-$8,415Grades: Preschool-8Students: 220Interim Principal: Ann Greinke

Fellowship Christian School10965 Woodstock RoadRoswell 30075770-641-6816fellowshipchristianschool.orgTuition: $3,300-$13,250Grades: K4-12Students: 834Headmaster: Kathy Teston

Greenfield Hebrew Academy5200 Northland Drive NEAtlanta 30342404-843-9900www.ghacademy.orgTuition: $14,302-$27,748Grades: Infants-8Students: 364Head of School: Leah Summers

Harvest Baptist School3460 Kellogg Creed RoadAcworth 30102770-974-9091www.harvestbaptistschool.orgTuition: $4,500Grades: K3-12Students: 61Principal: Bill Lystlund

Heiskell School, The3260 Northside Drive NWAtlanta 30305404-262-2233www.heiskell.netTuition: $4,800-$14,200Grades: Preschool-8Students: 300Director: Cyndie Heiskell

High Meadows School1055 Willeo RoadRoswell 30075770-993-2940www.highmeadows.orgTuition: $5,400-$16,510Grades: Preschool-8Students: 387Head of School: Jay Underwood

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School805 Mount Vernon Highway Atlanta 30327404-255-4026www.hies.orgTuition: $11,400-$22,310Grades: Preschool-12Students: 1,390Acting Head of School: Eugene A. Bratek

Holy Spirit Preparatory School>4449 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30327 (Upper School)>4820 Long Island Drive, Atlanta 30342 (Lower School)>4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30327 (Preschool)678-904-2811www.holyspiritprep.orgTuition: $5,836-$20,971Grades: PreK2-12Students: 723Head of School: Kyle M. Pietrantonio

Howard School, The1192 Foster StreetAtlanta 30318404-377-7436www.howardschool.orgTuition:$25,500-$26,750Grades: K-12Students: 243Head of School: Marifred Cilella

Lovett School, The4075 Paces Ferry Road NWAtlanta 30327404-262-3032www.lovett.orgTuition: $20,000-$23,670Grades: K-12Students: 1,550Headmaster: William S. Peebles IV

Lyndon Academy485 Toonigh RoadWoodstock 30188770-926-0166www.lyndonacademy.orgTuition:$11,000-$13,000Grades: Jr. K-7Students: 150Headmaster: Linda Murdock

Marist School3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road NEAtlanta 30319770-457-7201www.marist.comTuition: $16,725Grades: 7-12Students: 1,080Principal: Rev. Joel Konzen, S.M.

Mount Paran Christian School1275 Stanley RoadKennesaw 30152770-578-0182www.mtparanschool.comTuition: $5,148-$14,309Grades: PreK-12Students: 1,215Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School471 Mt. Vernon Highway NE (PreK-6)510 Mt. Vernon Highway NE (7-12)Atlanta 30328404-252-3448www.mvpschool.comTuition: $1,500-$17,885Grades: PreK-12Students: 887Head of School: Dr. J. Brett Jacobsen

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Choosing A Private SchoolThe reasons cited over and over again by families who

send their children to private schools include individual attention, small classes, teacher excellence, and high aca-demic standards.

Your decision to consider an independent/private school is just the beginning. While private schools set high standards and emphasize values, they are wonderfully dis-tinct from each other. There are day and boarding schools; coeducational, girls’, and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some inde-pendent schools are progressive, others more traditional in structure. Private schools also serve a varying range of students in terms of abilities and interests. Some schools offer special programs such as intensified instruction in the fine and performing arts, experiential learning projects, or travel abroad seminars. Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual preparation; others are dedicated to average learners; and some specialize in teaching bright students with learning dis-abilities. Since each of these schools has something unique to offer, ideally you are trying to match a student’s needs with the appropriate school. Write or call the admissions office for published information about a school’s philosophy and programs, and then make an appointment to visit.

If you haven’t done so already, contact each potential school for information dealing with philosophy, curriculum, extracurricular offerings, admission process, and financing options. Compare each school’s literature with the items on your list; this should give you a prelimi-nary sense of which schools are a good match. Take into account what type of environment would be best for your child and consider his or her individual strengths as you examine each school’s program.

The best time to apply is in the fall preceding the aca-demic year of the student’s admission; however, applica-tions are considered throughout the school year. Most schools will require a personal interview, admissions testing, and information from your child’s current school. Ask the individual school for the details of its application procedures and testing dates.

In short, choosing the right school for your child is likely the most important single decision you might make in terms of setting the proper path and direction for life. A little preparation and research on the part of parents will go miles toward making the ultimate destination clear at the exit ramp.

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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy4385 Lower Roswell RoadMarietta 30068770-971-0245www.mtbethelchristian.orgTuition: $9,730-$11,050Grades: PreK-8Students: 509Head of School: Jim R. Callis

North Cobb Christian School4500 Lakeview DriveKennesaw 30144770-975-0252www.ncchristian.orgTuition: $4,185-$12,725Grades: K3-12Students: 887Head of School: Todd Clingman

Omega Private Academy2960 Shallowford RoadMarietta 30066omegaprivateacademy.comTuition: $9,980Grades: K-12Students: 15Head of School: Karin Vickers

Pace Academy966 W. Paces Ferry Road NWAtlanta 30327404-262-1345www.paceacademy.orgTuition: $20,200-$23,250Grades: Pre-First-12Students: 1,080Head of School: Frederick Assaf

Porter Academy200 Cox RoadRoswell 30075770-594-1313www.porteracademy.orgTuition: $18,701Grades: PreK-8Students: 72Head of School: Claudia Porter

Queen of Angels Catholic School11340 Woodstock RoadRoswell 30075770-518-1804www.qaschool.orgTuition: $7,250Grades: K-8Students: 504Principal: Molly Carlin

Riverside Military Academy2001 Riverside DriveGainesville 30501770-532-6251www.riversidemilitary.comTuition: $18,575-$30,950Grades: 7-12Students: 450President: Dr. James Benson

Schenck School, The282 Mt. Paran Road NWAtlanta 30327404-252-2591www.schenck.orgTuition: $27,950Grades: K-6Students: 250Head of School: Gena W. Calloway

Shiloh Hills Christian School260 Hawkins Store RoadKennesaw 30144770-926-7729www.shilohhills.comTuition: $3,135-$7,365Grades: K3-12Students: 250Principal: Terry Sarrant

Shreiner Academy1340 Terrell Mill RoadMarietta 30067770-953-1340www.shreiner.comTuition: N/AGrades: 2K-8Students: 200Head of School: Sarah Walker

Sophia Academy2880 Dresden DriveAtlanta 30341404-303-8722www.sophiaacademy.orgTuition: $11,800-$17,000Grades: PreK-12Students: 90Director: Marie S. Corrigan

St. Francis Day School9375 Willeo RoadRoswell 30075770-641-8257www.saintfrancisschools.comTuition: $9,500-$16,500Grades: K-8Students: 500Admissions: Ellen Brown

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St. Francis High School 13440 Cogburn RoadAlpharetta 30004678-339-9989www.saintfrancisschools.comTuition: $17,500-$18,980Grades: 9-12Students: 260Principal: Colette Stoak

St. Joseph Catholic School81 Lacy StreetMarietta 30060770-428-3328www.stjosephschool.orgTuition:$5,966-$7,756Grades: K-8Students: 490Principal: Patricia Allen

St. Jude the Apostle School7171 Glenridge Drive NEAtlanta 30328770-394-2880www.saintjude.netTuition: $7,480-$9,040Grades: K-8Students: 523Principal: Patty Childs

St. Martin’s Episcopal School3110-A Ashford Dunwoody RdAtlanta 30319404-237-4260www.stmartinschool.orgTuition: $10,250-$17,400Grades: PreK3-8Students: 600Headmaster: Dr. James E. Hamner

Swift School, The300 Grimes Bridge RoadRoswell 30075678-205-4988www.theswiftschool.orgTuition: $22,350-$22,750Grades: 1-8Students: 215Head of School: Richard J. Wendlek

Trinity School4301 Northside ParkwayAtlanta 30327404-231-8118www.trinityatl.orgTuition: $14,475-$20,425Grades: 3yrs-6Students: 643Head of School: Joe Marshall

Walker School, The700 Cobb Parkway NorthMarietta 30062678-581-6921www.thewalkerschool.orgTuition: $10,730-$19,190Grades: PreK-12Students: 1,000Head of School: Jack Hall

Weber School, The6751 Roswell RoadAtlanta 30328404-917-2500www.weberschool.orgTuition: $23,645Grades: 9-12Students: 225Head of School: Sim Pearl

Westminster Schools, The1424 West Paces Ferry RoadAtlanta 30327404-355-8673www.westminster.netTuition: $20,165-$23,385Grades: 6-12Students: 1,855President: William Clarkson IV

Whitefield Academy1 Whitefield DriveMableton 30126678-305-3000www.whitefieldacademy.comTuition: $9,730-$19,410Grades: PreK4-12Students: 686

Wood Acres School, The1772 Johnson Ferry RoadMarietta 30062770-971-1880www.woodacresschool.orgTuition: $2,670-$9,400Grades: Preschool-8Students: 450Head of School: Judy Thigpen

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