Good morning! 
  
I've been thinking lately about how wonderful it is to live in an area with so many diverse and wonderful choices available for our children's education.  As I've grown older, been a parent for longer, and gotten to know so many diverse children (& parents) over the years, I've determined that there is DEFINITELY not a "one size fits all" choice for education.  Each child and family is unique and the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs/Chamblee/Brookhaven area is surrounded by a multitude of great school choices where you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOUR child!

On my journey for finding the perfect educational fit for my sons I have researched public, private, and home-school options.  The best answer for my boys right now puts one of them in public and one in private school.  Different schools for different boys...may sound crazy to some but it works really well for us..for now.

Because I have thoroughly researched education for our family,  I learned very quickly that the private school application process can be quite daunting and the variety of school choices is vast and can be overwhelming.   I wanted to help others by creating this "Aha! Education Guide".  My goal is to share important dates for things like open houses, testing, and application deadlines.  Also to give you important reference information for all the public, private, and home-school choices in our area.  

If you have ideas about what I can include in the next edition of our education guide then please let me know.  This is just the first edition and I hope to continue to improve for you each time.  I welcome your suggestions for changes, improvements, additions, corrections etc.   I am thankful that YOU help me keep our communities connected!

Many area schools have contacted me to spread the news about what they have to offer.... so I've given them a little space in this email to strut their stuff as well!  If your school wants to learn about how they can share information in our December Education then click here to email Leigh to obtain more information!

I hope this information is helpful for you.....have a great weekend! audra signature
Key Dates for Private School Applicants

Fall and winter - Contact the Admissions Office of schools you are interested in for application information and to schedule your grade-specific tour.

Campus visits by applicants for interviews and testing typically begin in January.

Open House for all schools vary.   Some have only one, others have several.

Applications for all applicants are due in early February (varies per school) Supplemental materials (teacher recommendations, transcripts, test scores etc.) must be to all schools at which you are applying by mid March (check specific schools for their deadlines).

 

Admissions notification letters for 2014-2015 school year will be mailed on Friday, April 4, 2014.  

 
SSAT  
TESTING FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS 

SSAT supports students and families pursuing private school education around the world. Click here to learn about test dates, fees, and deadlines.  

 

What is the SSAT?
The SSAT is a multiple choice test designed for students in grades 3 through 11 and is administered on three levels:

* Elementary (for students currently in grades 3-4)
* Middle (for students currently in grades 5-7)
* Upper (for students currently in grades 8-11)

Both the Middle and Upper level SSAT consist of verbal, quantitative (math) and reading Read More »  

 

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Public School Directory 
Dunwoody, Chamblee, & Sandy Springs Clusters 
Audra's Highlights for Today!
Key Dates for Private School Admissions
SSAT Testing
Public School Directory
Private School Directory
More Reference Sources
School News & Events
B'Nai Torah Preschool
The Galloway School
Atlanta Academy
Mount Vernon School

St. Martin's School
Ilene Goodelman
The Davis Academy
OLA Catholic School

 
Private School Directory 
Area Private Schools with Open House and Campus Tour Dates 
 
Examples:

ALFRED & ADELE DAVIS ACADEMY, THE

Parent Information Session: Dec. 11th at 10:00 AM
7901 and 8105 Roberts Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
(770) 671-0085
www.davisacademy.org

 

ATLANTA ACADEMY, THE
Tours available on Thursdays beginning on 11/7 at 9:00 AM...RSVP online

 

2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy
Roswell, GA  30076
(678) 461-6102
www.atlantaacademy.com
 
More School Reference Sources 

School News & Events 
Recent articles submitted on The Aha! Connection Website 
St. Martin's School
The Galloway School
OLA

B'Nai Torah School Banner Congregation B'nai Torah Preschool 

"A Unique Jewish Preschool Experience"

 

Congregation B'nai Torah Preschool provides a sensory based, developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children while instilling Jewish values.  Our goal is to meet the needs of the individual child, building self-confidence, social, emotional and cognitive development and fine and gross motor skills. 

  • For young children ages 18 months through 5 years
  • Offering small class size and qualified staff
  • Hours of operation 9:15 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Individualized tours arranged upon request, call Director Binnie Edelson at 404.257.1733

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Mount Vernon School
The Davis Academy
Atlanta Academy
ilene Goodelman