Schools/Education

Education Guide

Education/school information is updated frequently. During August-February we publish a monthly “Aha! Education Guide” that is delivered to more than 12K email and social media subscribers. Our goal is to give our education partners an opportunity to communicate critical information about their schools/businesses. To advertise on this page or in our “Aha! Education Guide” please contact peggy@theahaconnection.com for details.

 

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Atlanta Academy – Now Touring Preschool-8th Grade!

Atlanta Academy serves 350 preschool-8th grade students in North Atlanta. Our mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed is at the core of everything we do. Small class sizes allow our teachers to understand their students’ individual strengths and help them discover their own unique talents. High performing student achievement is nurtured in an inclusive, non-denominational atmosphere, where families are engaged.… Read More »

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September 20th, 2020 Category: Advertisements, Schools/Education

Dunwoody High School 2020 Varsity Football Schedule

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I love football.   Especially high school football.  The band…the cheerleaders…the Friday night lights…and the Wildcat touchdowns…and for the past 4 years #11!   For practically the past 18 years one of my boys has been on the football field every single fall.  Those days are over but my hubby and I have always planned to root on the DHS Wildcats from the stands (or in the case of my hubby…the radio booth) every Friday night we are in town. … Read More »

September 18th, 2020 Category: Aha! Originals, Community News, Schools/Education, Sports

Club J Your Way at the MJCCA

Finding virtual learning at home stressful? Spots are available in the MJCCA’s Club J Your Way program, which provides virtual learning support and a social and physical outlet on the MJCCA’s 52-acre campus. Kids will be in small groups when they attend virtual school and while enjoying activities like sports, ropes course, arts & crafts, and more.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jodi Sonenshine
(678) 812-3761
jodi.sonenshine@atlantajcc.org

September 15th, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

Nearly 2/3 of Cornerstone’s 7th Grade Class qualified for Duke TIP’s program!

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) recognizes academically talented students, using scores on standardized tests at or above the 95th percentile as its criteria. This year, nearly 63% of Cornerstone’s current 7th grade students, the most in school history, qualified for the program: Clara Allen, Sadie Archibald, Madeline Austin, Hudson Barrett, Katherine Beck, Kelsey Brown, Addison Brown, Rett Bush, Cole Creel, Jackson Dill, Juliette Dill, Jack Dowling, Callie Edwards, Charlie Frame, Will Hawkins, Gigi Gracie Henderson, Ben Hester, Hannah Hightower, Avery Hoffstedder, Ellie Hudgins, Ethan James, Lacie Jones, Derek Lee, Ryan Moleta, Kaitlyn Moss, Chloe Nylund, Eli Rickell, Hunter Rodgers, Spencer Schenke, Maddox Thomas, Abby Thorpe, Caroline Trice, Jackson Vanke, Cole Young.… Read More »

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September 10th, 2020 Category: Schools/Education

DeKalb School Re-Opening Survey – Take before 9/15/20

To:                   DCSD Parents

From:              Mr. Antwyn Brown, Chief of Staff

Through:         Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent

Subject:          School Re-Opening Survey

As we continue to monitor daily data reports received from the Department of Public Health and the CDC, we want to also ensure that we are monitoring feedback from our stakeholders.  We will capture stakeholder feedback through our School Re-Opening Survey.  … Read More »

September 10th, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

Four Wesleyan Teachers Named GISA Master Teachers

The Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) has named four Wesleyan School faculty members GISA Master Teachers, the school announced today.

Cathy Cailor (first grade); Ashley Kuehne (middle school English); Jen Sheppard (middle school science); and Corrie Nash (high school math) were all selected after completing a detailed application process through GISA this past spring.

To be accepted into GISA’s Master Teacher program, candidates must submit a detailed application.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jennifer Laing Copeland
(770) 448-7640
communications@wesleyanschool.org

September 3rd, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

FCA Announcement for PCMS and DHS Students

For those of you with students at Dunwoody High or Peachtree Middle: Here is an FCA Announcement:   Welcome back everyone! We know that virtual school is such a different way to begin the school year, but know that FCA still has fun plans in the works! Please see important info below:   There is a new PCMS FCA remind code for 2020-2021.… Read More »

September 2nd, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

DHS Remote Learning Guide

The DHS Remote Learning Guide is a valuable resource published on the DHS Virtual Learning Website.  It is a live document that is updated regularly with content to help you and your student acclimate to remote learning. 

  • Getting Started with Remote Learning at DHS 
  • Virtual Learning Student Tech Support
  • Remote Learning Instructional Schedule 
  • Teaching & Learning 
  • Student Attendance 
  • Grading Protocol 
  • Supporting Students with Disabilities 
  • Counseling and Support Services 
  • Meal Distribution Plan Overview 
  • FAQ 
  • Contact Us

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September 2nd, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

Amazing DHS Spanish Teacher Available for Tutoring

Note from Audra: 

Señora Bilbao is my son Walt’s favorite teacher of all time.   He has several amazing favorites but he admitted that she tops the list.  She’s fun, engaging, smart, and an excellent teacher.  She makes learning Spanish fun.  Email her ASAP if you need help with Spanish.

Note from Señora Bilbao:

My name is Ana Bilbao-Granadillo and I teach Spanish 3 – AP at Dunwoody High School.… Read More »

September 1st, 2020 Category: Community News, Schools/Education

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th grade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. We do this by giving students the personalized attention, instruction and support they need as they learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation. We believe the transition from children to young adults is a time to savor and celebrate, and the best time to develop a strong foundation on which students can build for the rest of their lives.  … Read More »

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September 1st, 2020 Category: Advertisements, Schools/Education