Marietta City Schools educates about 8,000 students with the City of Marietta in eight elementary schools, a sixth-grade academy, a middle schools and a high school. The school system and its schools have earned numerous awards and honors. Four schools have earned designation as a Georgia School of Excellence with one earning one as a National School of Excellence. The system is also an International Baccalaureate World School district, one of few offering the challenging curriculum from kindergarten through high school. The school district is one of Cobb County's largest employers with about 1,200 faculty, staff and other personnel. A seven-member Board of Education, elected by ward every four years, approve policy and direction of the school district. For day-to-day operations, the board appoints a school superintendent.
Alpha Driving School offers basic driving classes for teens and adults, court-ordered risk-reduction driving classes, court-approved defensive driving classes and DUI classes. Classes are held weekly. The school is state-approved and group discounts are available. Added conveniences include free pick-up and drop-off for students, free breakfast, coffee and Wi-Fi.
The Spanish Academy is an educational facility which caters to children ages 12 months to 10 years and adults. Using a total immersion method, The Spanish Academy offers a wide variety of program options, including private and semi-private tutoring, weekly, after-school and home school classes, off-site classes and summer camps. For information on registration and rates, be sure to call the telephone number or visit the website provided.
Everest Institute is located on Terrell Mill Road in Marietta. The school offers individuals from all walks of life the opportunity to train for a career and develop skills that can be used for many jobs.
The school provides students a quality education and offers hands-on training and instructors with real-world experience and career placement services.
Fair Oaks Elementary School is a K-5 school south of Marietta that educates about 800 students. Built in 1957, the school underwent a renovation in 2006 that updated many aspects of the building and its technologies. Dr. Cindy Szwec serves as principal for this Cobb County school.
Safe America is a nonprofit that partners with corporate, governmental and public organizations to "improve the safety awareness and preparedness of Americans nationwide." Services include health and safety information distribution, programming development and facilitation and businesses support.
This University of Phoenix location can be found on Parkway Place in Marietta. The school is fully acredited, and offers classes all day, night classes, as well as online.
The John Knox Presbyterian Preschool offers a lovely and loving environment for children to begin their educational experiences. A founded organization under the John Knox Presbyterian Church, this school offers daycare as well as pre-K classes in academics, computer use, music, and creative movement based on experiential learning. A half-day program is also available for children.
The Marietta Charter School, also known as Imagine Marietta, became Marietta City School's first start-up charter school in August 2006, serving about 210 city students from kindergarten through the fifth grade.
As a charter school, the Marietta Charter School is a community partnership with the mission of enabling students to become critical thinkers, well-rounded individuals and caring world citizens through a rigorous course of study in a nurturing environment.
The school is part of Imagine Schools, founded by Dennis and Eileen Bakke. This teacher-driven organization operates 52 schools with 25,000 students in 11 states and the District of Columbia. This school site also serves as a regional office for all four Georgia-based Imagine schools. The other three are located in Smyrna, Mableton and Atlanta.
Christy Tureta serves as the principal of Imagine Marietta.
Legacy Pointe Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum for Marietta children. The school's curriculum is comprised of elementary education in various academic and arts subjects. Students are encouraged to engage their curiosities and teachers aim to foster a young community of independent explorers.
The history of R.L. Osborne High School stretches back for more than 120 years, making it the oldest high school in Cobb County. Established as the Olive Springs Community School in 1881 as a one-room school house, the school went through numerous incarnations before becoming a fully accredited senior high school in 1928 and moving to its present location in 1962.
The school is named after R.L. Osborne, who served as principal of Olive Springs for nine years starting in 1919.
Today, the school embraces the dynamic nature of a different community, offering numerous cultural opportunities, advanced placement courses and extracurricular activities.
Dr. Charlotte Stowers is the current principal.
Marietta Community School is the continuing education division of Marietta City Schools. Based at Marietta High School, Marietta Community School provides affordable and convenient coursework ranging from job-skill development to recreational activities and driver's education.
Through a partnership with Gatlin Education Services, Marietta Community School offers online programs. The division also sponsors a summer day camp program for area school children.
The Marietta Community School office is located on the third floor of the high school.