Private School Info, Fairs, and Application Deadlines
Good morning parents. I hope your students are settling in and finding their groove as 8th graders. I know many of them are feeling the stress today about their first round of summatives!
Below is information about a variety of local private high schools. If you are interested in exploring more about private high school options, your research should begin now. Most schools require visits and the application/admission cycles begin in the fall. Information about charter and zoned high schools will start coming out in winter.
Additionally, I have reached out to families who are NOT zoned for MJHS to verify the current attendance zone so that I can relay accurate information. If you received an email from me about your attendance zone and have any questions, let me know!
Upcoming private school fair:
All families are invited to join other families and over 50 day and boarding schools during 24th Annual Black Parents Forum & Student Admissions Fair on zoom on October 26th. The day is packed with great workshops on the admission process, financial aid and more. Parents sign up with free registration at www.blackparentsforum.info
Visit our school in person during our Fall and Winter open houses with several virtual open houses. Our first open house is Saturday October 19th.
Also, we will once again offer students “Shadow Days” which is an opportunity for your students to spend the day at Cristo Rey while attending classes with an assigned student ambassador and experiencing the Cristo Rey life on a firsthand basis. These days filled quickly last year, so please encourage your scholars to sign up ASAP!
They will offer fall and winter information sessions but you can sign up for a tour today on their website.
WOODWARD ACADEMY: Offering multiple dates each month for small group tours.
ACADEME OF THE OAKS: Offers monthly parent information sessions in person and a few evening zoom sessions. Select a date and reserve your space
academeatlanta.org/information-sessions
PAIDEIA: If you are interested in learning more about Paideia, fill out their inquiry form for information and a schedule of events.
Atlanta International School is opening a new day and boarding opportunity for young men and women in grades 9-12 beginning in August 2025. We offer the world recognized International Baccalaureate program and offer instruction in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.
The world renowned IB curriculum will offer the Middle-Years Program (MYP) for students in grades 9-10 and either the Diploma-Program (DP) or Career-related Program (CP) for students in grades 11-12.
For students that are working towards achieving big dreams and need some flexibility, we will be offering a hybrid program, AISx, to create a bespoke schedule that will meet their educational needs with the flexibility to pursue their passion.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Kristin Lee, LCSW (she/her)
Counselor and Social Worker (6th-8th)
470-597-2297
klee@atlncs.org