Private Schools in Georgia: Catholic schools in Forsyth County, preschools in Atlanta area, private elementary, high, middle school, early childhood education, Christian kindergarten programs in Cumming GA
Pinecrest Academy, Cumming: Pinecrest Academy is a private Catholic school serving Grades PK3 - 12, located in Cumming, Forsyth County in Georgia. Forsyth County is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our school maintains the highest academic standards, offers recreational and varsity athletics, advanced placement and honor classes, foreign language choices, fine arts programs, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community.
Lower School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade): The curriculum includes: - Reading - Writing - Math - Listening, Viewing & Speaking - Grammar & Creative Writing - PE - Music - Art - Spanish - Computer Lab - Media Center
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8): The curriculum includes: - Catholic Formation - Language Arts - Mathematics - Earth Science - U.S. History - Spanish - Introduction to Visual Arts - Introduction to Performing Arts - Introduction to Technology - Physical Education
High School (Grades 9 - 12): The curriculum includes: - Catholic Formation - English/Literature - Math - Science - History/Geography - Foreign Language - Fine Arts - PE - Technology - Electives
Mount Pisgah Christian School is located in Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia and is an independent, non-denominational, coeducational school serving children from six weeks of age through 12th grade. Pisgah is a school that seeks to work with each of our families to teach the whole child; mind, body and spirit. Pisgah provides small class settings that offer a close, one-on-one relationship between teachers and students. Our teachers know how to motivate and communicate with each student individually and are trained to effectively accommodate different learning styles.
We offer elementary full and half day options, middle and upper school programs providing a college prepratory curriculum, honors and AP courses as well as college prep for PSAT, SAT and ACT. We also offer summer camps. Pisgah holds dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and is a member of numerous professional and educational organizations including the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
- Programs for children of six weeks of age to 12th grade
- Full and half day Infants, Toddler & Preschool Program
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with math, science, English and electives including Forensic Science, Baroque Painting, Media Production, Palates of the World, Sports Ethics, Creative Writing, Robotics and more
- Advanced Placement & Honors Courses
- College Prep Courses SAT, ACT & PSAT
- Arts & Athletics
- After School Program
- Summer Camp
Out of the Box Art Studio, LLC is an art studio and center for creation, imagination and inspiration for young children, teenagers, adults and families located in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. As part of our programs for young children and teenagers we provide art classes in fine arts, folk arts and contemporary ceramics, workshops, fieldtrips, enrichment programs, summer art camps and art project days.
Classes include literature and art, clay making, pottery, working in color through self portraits, paper mache cats, monoprint printmaking, musical collage, works in color pencil. We also offer painting with watercolor, inks, acrylics, tempera, collage, sculptures. Students can create their own portfolio of fashion designs while learning the skills of drawing. We are pleased to provide birthday party events with a wide range of art activities including paint your own pottery, clay, canvas painting, pottery wheel, and drawing.
- We offer art classes in fine arts, folk arts and contemporary ceramic, workshops, fieldtrips, enrichment programs, summer art camps, art project days and birthday party events for young children, teenagers, adults and families
- Classes include clay making, pottery, collage, works in color pencil, painting with watercolor, inks, acrylics, tempera, collage, sculptures
- We provide lessons at our studio as well as at schools throughout the Alpaharetta, Roswell and North Atlanta area
Ivy League Montessori School is located in Cumming, Forsyth County in the Atlanta metro area, Georgia. We offer Montessori preschool and elementary school programs. Ivy League follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori while educating children between the ages of 2½ to 12. We also offer after-school care and after-school enrichment programs.
The mission of the school has always been to provide a "hands-on" approach to education in the environment where students learn “life-long” skills and achieve personal development and intellectual growth.
The vision of our school is to provide a full range of Montessori educational services from the Primary through the Elementary years at a level of excellence recognized as the highest quality service. At Ivy League Montessori the students are taught a strong work ethic through positive work experience.
The Montessori classrooms are mixed age groupings, one in which children learn from one another as well as the teacher. The children truly take part in community action as they assist each other. More importantly, as the older children transmit knowledge they possess, they are solidifying and internalizing that knowledge.
- Primary Level Program (ages 2 1/2 - 6)
- Lower Elementary Program (ages 6-9)
- Upper Elementary Program (ages 9-12)
- After School Care
- After School Enrichment Programs
- Summer Camp
Located in Cumming in Forsyth County, GA, Horizon Christian Academy is a growing non-denominational K-12 Christian school founded in 2000 and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We are a small private school (approximately 300 students in total) with a committed focus on academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community service. Horizon Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin.
Our curriculum including PSAT and SAT test preparation, technology, athletics and character development represents a strong core augmented by dedicated teachers who possess a passion for learning. Personalized education is accomplished through Individual Performance Plans (IPP) that are created by the staff, parents, and the student to leverage the learner’s abilities to his or her potential.
Our teachers are selected on their ability to lead and nurture students, their academic credentials, their commitment to continuous learning. Additionally, parents who have subject-matter expertise and a desire to mentor and assist in the education of children and teens are encouraged to contribute as their schedules allow.
Academic Programs from Kindergarten through 12th Grade:
- Early Childhood program
- Elementary School program
- Middle School program
- Senior School program
- Character Development program
- PSAT and SAT Test Preparation
- Individual Performance Plans
- Technology program:
* Programming
* Graphics and Animation
* Microsoft and Macromedia Applications
* Middle School Computers
* Web Design
Located in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia, The Bush Centre For Ballet offers ballet and pointe lessons for children and adults, including pre-ballet I for 4-5 year olds, pre-ballet II for 5-7 year olds, ballet I & II for children of 8 years upwards as well as pointe lessons for children of 11 years upwards.
Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons & Saturday morning. Adult stretch class is on Wednesday morning. The Director Ms. Bush believes in creating a healthy environment in which students will learn to appreciate the history and various techniques of classical ballet.
Our children’s and teenager´s classes are designed to foster those skills appropriate to their age group and may incorporate respect, sharing, participation, leadership, listening, following directions and self-discipline. This is achieved through a methodology of instruction created by the Royal Academy of Dance in order to promote healthy and happy self-images in a fun, controlled class environment.
We provide summer dance camps in June and July for children ages 5-8, and 9-16 yrs. They include dance lessons, a ballet related craft project and movies of ballet performances.
- Ballet and Pointe Lessons for children from 4 to 18 years
- Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Adult stretch
program offered on Wednesday mornings.
- Group Courses and Private Lessons
- Summer Dance Camps for 5 to 16 year olds
Founded in 1977 and located in Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia, North Atlanta Dance Academy is dedicated to top quality dance training and provides fun yet challenging dance to students beginning age three through pre-professional. Whether a casual student or a dedicated pre-professional, all those who study at NADA receive proper skills in ballet technique, pointe, character, modern, jazz and tap. We also offer an open school program as well as an intensive summer camp.
Between the ages of three to six much is accomplished in a child’s development. This is the age when they are most receptive to learning. Instilling in our children a sense of accomplishment is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
Within our fun yet structured environment NADA students have an additional opportunity to build their confidence and self esteem. Entering into a culture of excellence from the beginning ensures your child will have the opportunity to grow up developing proper skills! Should she be one who excels in the exciting and challenging world of dance she will need excellent training to realize her dreams.
- Pre-Ballet lessons for young children 3 - 6 years
- Ballet, pointe, character, modern, jazz and tap lessons for children and teenagers from 7- 18 years
- Open School Program
- Summer Intensive Programs
- We also provide programs for pre-professionals and adults