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Athens Academy Update                          March 4, 2010


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Summertime is just around the corner, so be sure to check out our camps and summer programs!

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Bob ChambersIf You Are Seeking Results...


According to a USA Today article published earlier this month, the total number of Advanced Placement (AP) tests taken in 2009 reached an all-time high at approximately 2.9 million.  Accompanying that increase, however, was a significant number of students who did not earn a "passing" grade of 3 or higher on the exam's five-point scale.   Across the nation, 41.5% of exams earned scores of 1 or 2; the "failure rate" in the Southern Region was even higher, listed at 48.4%.  Researchers and educational leaders alike conclude that unprepared students and unprepared teachers are at the heart of the issue. More...

Italy Trip 2010 - Read the blog!

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Follow the travels of our Upper School students in Italy
from March 2 -14.

Seal the Deal and Pay for Your Meals!

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 Please check your Meal Pay Plus account to ensure that it does not have a negative balance.  Meal Pay Plus accounts that  have an outstanding balance as of  3/5/10 will be transferred to your child's school billing account plus a 15% service charge.Visit the Meal Pay Plus site to bring your account current, mail payment to the Business Office, or bring payment to the Tillman Center during lunch hours. Call the Business Office with questions.

Upcoming Events


Second Grade Play - Friday, March 5

8:45 a.m.  in Barrett Hall

Please use the shuttle bus for all PS and LS plays.


Spring Break - March  5-14


Guest Artist Concert - Laura Nocchierro, piano
Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.,  Presentation Hall


Lower School Conference Day - Wednesday, March 24


Winter Band Concert featuring Yamaha Artist

Dr. John Pursell - Thursday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m.

in the Presentation Hall


Blood Drive - Friday, March 26 - 8:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. in the Spartan Center