Montessori Kids Academy is a private school that offers instruction to children from the time they are 18 months old until they are in third grade.
The academy offers a traditional Montessori curriculum that includes language arts, math, practical life learning and cultural learning in addition to Spanish, Chinese, yoga, art, music, gardening and cooking instruction.
The academy itself offers classrooms, a library, a cafe, outdoor picnic tables and a garden. All teachers are Montessori Certified with college degrees, and Montessori Kids Academy is a member of the American Montessori Society.
Silver City is among a very few elementary schools in Georgia to receive a great schools rating of nine out of ten. Principal Kristan Morse leads a staff of 81 teachers who make learning fun. Special areas of study include art, music, chorus and physical education. Silver City has an active PTA led by President Jana Austin and a vibrant before- and after-school program for students.
Haw Creek Elementary is located two miles north of Georgia Highway 20 on Echols Road. One of four new schools completed in 2009, this school is home to 968 students in grades kindergarten to fifth.During its first year the school was able to meet the state school requirements for AYP (annual yearly progress), a tool used to determine compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
The teachers are very active in a variety of programs that are designed to help their students. These programs include Consulting, E.I.P., Horizons program, Special Education and Speech. The students, nicknamed the Huskies, enjoy many activities that insure a fun learning experience. Many students participate in the Art, Music and Physical Ed activities at the school.
Covenant Christian Academy provides a Christ-centered, Bible-based education for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The staff strives to impart academic excellence, social development, physical discipline and spiritual growth to its students. Covenant Academy is fully accredited by the Georgia Association of Christian Schools; its status means that graduates are eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Shiloh is a state-of-the-art elementary school with a staff that aims to inspire students to the reach the heights of learning. In addition to its core curriculum, the school offers a variety of special programs, including Accelerated Reader, Early Intervention, Foreign Language and Extended Day.
Liberty Middle has a graduation rate of 100 percent and one of the highest populations of Gifted Students (22 percent) of any Forsyth County school. The school leadership believes students who are involved in extracurricular activities are likely to be more successful in higher education and therefore offers a wide variety of clubs and activities.
At Chattahoochee, teachers create units of study that engage learners of all levels and encompass various learning styles. The staff also provides art, music, physical education and foreign language instruction. The various learning needs of some students are met through programs such as Horizons, special education, speech and English Language Learners.There is also a very active after-school program that offers a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, science projects, table games and "virtual" field trips.
Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church is located just off Lake Lanier next to a bird sanctuary. Sunday worship service is at 11am. Come early for Sunday School for all ages at 9:45am and stay for coffee fellowship hour immediately following worship. Deer Creek also provides a weekday preschool for ages two to five years. This program enhances their social, cognitive, physical and spiritual abilities. Contact the Preschool Director, Lori Shoffeitt, for more information.
Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs offers a unique education to students between the ages of two and 15. Based on the principle that teaching should work with the nature of a child and not against it, the academy offers tutoring in reading, math, science and physical education and programs in a variety of disciplines, including art, music, cooking, gardening and dance. The academy has beautifully appointed classrooms, a walled garden with fish pond and waterfall, grape arbor, tiered vegetable garden and a butterfly garden.
Little Mill Middle School is one of the newer middle schools in Forsyth County and is located in a beautiful setting of rolling hills and natural green space.
Its curriculum focuses on English, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and foreign languages. The Little Mill Middle School has a media center and instructional technology that includes an interactive whiteboard, classroom computers, a ceiling mounted projector and sound system.
In addition to all the educational benefits, students can participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities like athletics and clubs.
The Little Mill Middle School has the community's support through an active local school council, PTA and Partners in Education program.
Carrington Academy of Windermere is a family operated private preschool. It has three locations throughout Forsyth County. This Windermere location is a beautiful place for children to learn every day. It is conveniently located at the corner of Windermere Parkway and Front Nine Drive, right in the heart of the Windermere Golf Community. It is a favorite spot for neighborhood parents. The reviews are great. It offers programs in foreign language, music, fine arts, computer technology and community events.
As local owners of this school, this husband and wife team hope to make this school feel like home to your kids. It has infant through kindergarten programs, as well as before and after school care. It makes summers fun for the area children by offering camps, special programs and field trips. It also has an on-line viewing capability called Watch Me Grow. Stanley and Desiree Robertson invite you to come in and look around.
County Line Child Care Center has been caring for Forsyth County pre-K children since 1987. Parents trust its experienced staff to nurture the growth and development of their kids. County Line is located in an inviting, bright blue schoolhouse with a colorful playground. Call County Line Child Care Center for enrollment information.