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The GAC campus is always alive with purpose-filled activity. As our parents have aptly said, "GAC never stands still." The school must progress if our children are to advance. Still, we remember something every day: GAC is about our children, not the institution. GAC students come with different gifts, and their learning needs to match—without a one-size-fits-all approach. We also believe that God designed every one of our children for a "breakthrough" to greatness. This school has been blessed in many ways. Not just in the 25 buildings and dozen athletic facilities on our 88 acres, but in the vibrant, creative faculty you will meet. They love God, and they love His children who walk this campus each day. You can feel it. There is joy in the journey at GAC. Yet that joy-filled journey follows students to their next life chapter brimming with success. Please take a look at our alum, the high-caliber universities GAC graduates attend, and their contributions to a better world, stronger families, and a deeper faith. There is purpose in every program at GAC. Our experienced and devoted faculty at Greater Atlanta Christian School help nourish student intellects and hearts in equal measure. At GAC, learning is an active endeavor, guided by attentive and skilled teachers and supported by flexible spaces and the best in educational technology. Our curriculum is infused with project-based learning to allow students to dive deep into research and inquiry areas. Students collaborate, debate, and problem-solve --developing the intellectual muscle that will serve them well in college, in today's workforce, and indeed, in a rapidly-changing global economy. But our mission extends beyond merely developing the mind: we develop the heart as well, weaving in Christ's example and teaching into each academic discipline and extracurricular activity. Our goal is for every student to graduate with a clear sense of purpose and understand how their particular gifts and talents can be brought to bear in a needful world. We serve families at various stages of the learning journey and strive to prepare students for independent learning. We establish a strong reading foundation within the Lower School with reading coach instruction from Orton-Gillingham trained specialists. We provide small group instruction for students in our Academic Support classes with a multi-sensory approach while exploring the K-5 Math and Language Arts curriculums. Our 6th-12th grade Academic Support course establishes a robust executive function foundation with planning, organization, and study strategies and identifies each student's instructional needs and addresses them through individual academic tasks. Our program also offers Test Support for students to receive accommodations on classroom and standardized testing. At each level of service, our teachers guide students through the process of self-awareness and self-advocacy. We strive to help our students grow as Jesus did – in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:52). We want our students to acknowledge the unique gifts God has placed in them and how to use those talents and skills to develop practical approaches to learning. At Greater Atlanta Christian School, our faculty and coaches serve as trusted mentors who identify and develop your child's gifts in a Christ-centered community. Within our many award-winning programs in academics, athletics, and fine arts, your child has the freedom and opportunity to explore new paths and fully realize individual strengths. Mission trips and service-learning projects are "outside of the school day" opportunities that establish another level to the diverse education outside of academics. Enrichment activities create environments for personal and spiritual growth while nurturing the community. Every person is actively learning, engaging, and challenging one another - all within 10 miles of downtown Atlanta. It is a partnership between parents, students, and faculty to create a safe and challenging environment that encourages students to become successful adults. Students begin thinking beyond themselves and serving others as young as three years old. By Middle School, students are traveling the country to help others. When they enter High School, they serve others around the world. Campus life is not just about the students. Entire families are strengthened in this one-of-a-kind community environment where prayer, praise, and worship are daily privileges. View full school

Atlanta Girls' School opened its doors in 2000 and is the only independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory School for girls in grades 6 through 12 in Georgia. AGS provides a challenging college-preparatory program in a learning environment designed to foster each student's full potential and enable her to become a vital contributor to our complex global society. We achieve this by using proven and emerging educational techniques tailored to how girls learn, integrating big-picture thinking, high expectations, and leading-edge technologies. Our girls learn to take appropriate risks, be courageous leaders, give back to their communities, and project personal confidence and competence in all they do. Inspiring Girls to Lead Lives of Purpose, AGS's mission is more critical than ever before and is at the heart of all the programs we offer. In a world becoming exponentially more complex, girls will face challenges in college and beyond, requiring curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and confidence to be solved. At Atlanta Girls' School, we teach girls to be world-class problem solvers. Our curriculum and culture emerge from a distinct vision of what girls must learn individually and collectively to become thoughtful and capable leaders. Our School provides a safe, ethics-based environment where community members encourage and support one another, are respectful of one another's unique talents and interests, and are aware of and accepting of cultural, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds that may be different from their own. We aim to prepare students not only for college but also for lifelong learning. With a strong curriculum in the arts and humanities and math, science, and technology, AGS help girls and young women become equipped to meet the challenges, demands, and opportunities of the future. Our girls develop strong cognitive skills that can be applied to mathematical, scientific, artistic, social, moral, ethical, or personal. These skills, learned in an intellectually stimulating and emotionally nurturing atmosphere, allow girls to gain confidence, discipline, and courage and enable them to grow into resilient, responsible, and productive leaders of their communities. The Atlanta Girls' School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the School. The Atlanta Girls' School does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid program, athletics, and other School administered programs and activities. At AGS, a girl speaks up because she is not afraid of looking too smart. She offers her ideas freely and welcomes others to do the same. She becomes more confident and comfortable with taking risks. Strong role models help her discover her strengths, and leadership opportunities from her first year forward give her the hands-on practice crucial to self-confidence. When a girl completes her AGS education, she understands who she is and is ready to thrive in mixed-gender educational, career, and social settings. Girls learn through relationships with one another and their teachers. At Atlanta Girls' School, a girl owns her learning because her teachers return questions with questions, encouraging healthy, intellectual risk-taking. The scaffold the curriculum so that she learns to solve her problems. Strong role models inspire her to make a difference, and leadership opportunities from her first year forward give her hands-on practice crucial to self-confidence. When a girl completes her AGS education, she is physically and emotionally healthy. She has a big heart, a bright mind, and the capacity and initiative to create change in the world around her. Whether conducting an experiment to test a scientific concept expressed through literary interpretation, creating graphic designs using art and technology, combining geometry and history to produce theatrical sets, or exploring the vast geographic regions where the complexity of languages and cultures are expressed and understood, our students explore, discover, and make meaning through their learning. In partnership with teachers, families, and coaches, AGS girls make a way through dynamic experiences that shape their voices, compass, journeys, and choices. At Atlanta Girls' School, girls go beyond the surface. Girls understand and value the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives, finding purpose within the many intersections of teaching and learning. Each girl has space and encouragement to understand her talents and fully cultivate her intellectual interests. Whether information technology, literature, environmental science, music, or visual and performing arts, girls are guided thoughtfully to work toward understanding and relevant application of knowledge as active contributors to our complex society. View full school

Indeed, there is a special kind of creative energy here at AIS that comes from more than just the natural hustle and bustle of children going to and from class. There is an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, faculty, and staff representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Our faculty alone comes from 40 different nations. At AIS, we recognize that to prepare students for our increasingly complex and interconnected world adequately, and we must provide them with new ways of thinking and new ways of collaborating to solve our most pressing global issues. As such, our mission goes far beyond preparing students for good colleges and prosperous careers. We want to create globally-minded and critical-thinking innovators ready to re-shape the world for the better. Through the IB, we develop the whole human being. A confident young person is courageous in their willingness to question what they observe around them. A student can take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts, and skills and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems and adding value to their world. We make learning relevant and exciting for students as we continually draw connections between what they learn in the classroom and the real world. Perhaps most importantly, we encourage our young people to reflect on their learning and act on it in the service of others. We believe learning must be for action and impact. What AIS is mostly known for, and perhaps why I have saved it last, is our language acquisition and immersion approach. Young people learn another language (or two or three) here; they learn through that language. This means they not only become highly proficient in more than one language, but they also develop “intercultural competence,” the ability to easily navigate and flow between and among different nationalities and complex cultural situations—and to do so with tremendous empathy, diplomacy, and tact. To meet the challenges and opportunities of our interdependent, fast-changing world as responsible citizens, young people require flexible intellectual competence, self-discipline, and a global outlook. To achieve these goals, they need rigorous academic preparation and a passion to become the best they can be. To thrive in and contribute to this world, they must have a definite sense of self and respect for others—as individuals, as members of a group, as citizens of their nations, and as members of the global community. Extraordinary individuals will be called upon to shape the 21st century. The mission of Atlanta International School (AIS) is to develop such individuals. To fulfill this mission, AIS commits itself to the following goals: To sustain and grow the exemplary level of teaching and learning that has earned it a worldwide reputation for excellent standards in international and multilingual education within the framework of the International Baccalaureate To develop each child fully by helping each one to live our core values: the joy of learning and purposeful effort as well as mutual respect and understanding in a diverse setting To maintain an optimal size and composition of faculty and students to maximize the opportunities for learning and shared understanding that is necessary for a healthy community To help shape and improve local and global communities through the committed participation of its multilingual students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. We believe that encouraging each student to discover the intrinsic joy of learning and purposeful effort will help each set and achieve high academic standards. Furthermore, we believe it is vital to nurture mutual respect and understanding among all community members. Together we cultivate a spirited sense of hope in human potential. We believe the diversity of our community provides an extraordinary opportunity to enable our students to communicate, create, and collaborate to build a peaceful future. The joy of learning and purposeful effort: We want our students to experience joy in their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. At AIS, we will create a safe, stimulating educational environment, promoting the wonder and curiosity that motivates a student to explore learning in and beyond the classroom throughout life. We believe that achievement derives from the sustained, purposeful effort and that our potential is best developed by learning to think critically, debate confidently, and push our limits. Ours is a community that nurtures and celebrates disciplined and myriad intelligence, and we approach teaching with the expectation that every student will be successful. Mutual respect and understanding in a diverse community: We believe that every human being is valuable and deserves respect. We further believe that respect springs from understanding and that the best way to understand others is by learning to see the world from other points of view. Since each language reflects the values, history, and way of thinking of those who use it, learning another language is an incredibly effective means of understanding and respecting others. We believe that a cohesive community of students, faculty, staff, and parents from many backgrounds—socio-economic, ethnic, racial, linguistic, national, and religious—provides an ideal setting for the development of respect and understanding and helps prepare students to thrive in a diverse, interdependent world. View full school

Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869), the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population. The first President of Clark Atlanta University was Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr., who served concurrently as the President of both Atlanta University and Clark College before the 1988 consolidation. In November 1987, after more than a year of discussion, the Boards of Trustees of Atlanta University and Clark College authorized an exploration of the potential advantages of closer working arrangements between the two institutions, including their consolidation into one University. In April 1988, the joint committee delivered its report entitled Charting A Bold New Future: Proposed Combination of Clark College and Atlanta University to the Boards for ratification. The report recommended that the two schools be consolidated into a single institution. On June 24, 1988, the Boards of both Clark College and Atlanta University made the historic decision to consolidate the two institutions, creating Clark Atlanta University. The new and historic University inherits the rich traditions of two independent institutions connected over the years by a common heritage and commitment by personal, corporate, and consortia relationships and by location. Clark Atlanta University will accomplish its mission and achieve its vision by adhering to a practical, university-wide strategic plan developed to facilitate institutional growth, expand institutional capacity, and optimize fiscal, organizational, and human resources. The A.U.C. Woodruff Library is also home to the Archives Research Center, which is noted for its extensive and unique holdings of materials on the African American experience, including the John Henrik Clarke Africana and African American Collection, the Henry P. Slaughter and Countee Cullen Memorial Collection, and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Collection. Also, at the request of Morehouse College, the library serves as custodian of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection. At Clark Atlanta University, we offer an ideal learning environment that produces recognized leaders empowered to change their communities, the nation, and the world. It is time for you to become part of the tradition that spans nearly three centuries to begin creating solutions for the next century. Clark Atlanta University offers 38 different graduate and non-degree certificate programs through our four schools: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work. These schools are focused on leadership development, professional ethics, and the highest caliber of instruction and research excellence. Be empowered and prepared with a graduate degree from C.A.U. for today's global economy. The mission of the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs (R.S.P.) is to provide leadership in the establishment of partnerships between the faculty, the institution, and its constituents, the facilitation of technology transfer and commercialization, and the development and implementation of the operational processes and policies of the research enterprise at C.A.U. Including the delivery of pre- and post-award services. This mission is realized by delivering value-added, "one-stop" support and management throughout the research and sponsored programs process through the collaboration of research administration, C.A.U. Research enterprise and technology transfer and commercialization efforts. At Clark Atlanta University, we believe that research and education cannot be decoupled. Research and scholarly activity at C.A.U. are essential in providing a world-class educational experience for our students. The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs seeks to leverage the diverse skills and expertise of our students, faculty, researchers, and staff to foster the growth of the research enterprise, provide exceptional research and educational experiences for our students, and make significant discoveries and contributions to the knowledge of humankind. Atlanta University, founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, with subsequent assistance from the Freedman's Bureau, was, before consolidation, the nation's oldest graduate institution serving a predominantly African-American student body. By the late 1870s, Atlanta University had begun granting bachelor's degrees and supplying black teachers and librarians to public schools across the South. In 1929-1930, the institution began offering graduate education exclusively in various liberal arts areas, and the social and natural sciences. It gradually added professional programs in social work, library science, and business administration. During this period, the institution was associated with Spelman and Morehouse colleges in a university plan known as the Atlanta University System. The campus was moved to its present site, and the modern organization of the Atlanta University Center emerged. The story of the Atlanta University Center over the next 20 years includes significant developments. The schools of library science, education, and business administration were established in 1941, 1944, and 1946. The Atlanta School of Social Work, long associated with the University, gave up its charter in 1947, to officially become part of the University. One of the founding faculty in the School of Social Work was W.E.B. Du Bois, who wrote his most influential works during the 23 years he spent at Atlanta University, from 1897-1910 on the faculty of the history and economics departments, and later, from 1934-1944 as chair of the sociology department. Clark College was founded in 1869 as Clark University by the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which later would become the United Methodist Church. The University today celebrates its historical bond with the denomination. Clark University was named for Bishop Davis W. Clark, the first president of the Freedmen's Aid Society, and became bishop in 1864. The first Clark College class was housed in a sparsely furnished room in Clark Chapel, a Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta's Summer Hill section. In 1871, the school relocated to a newly purchased property at Whitehall and McDaniel streets. In 1877, the school was chartered as Clark University. View full university

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The College offers high-quality baccalaureate, associate, and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive, and affordable. The Bachelor's Degree can be completed in Biological Science, Criminal Justice, Applied Mathematics, Digital Media and Entertainment Design, Business Administration, and Organizational Leadership. A joint Bachelor's Degree in Teacher Education with Kennesaw State University can also be completed on the AMSC campus. Included in the numerous academic options available to students are multiple start times each semester, Dual Enrollment, Early College, Move On When Ready, Honors, Online, and Hybrid programs. The College is approved by SACSCOC to offer 100% of the Associate's Degree in Business Administration and General Education Online and 70% of all courses Online. This broad array of programs, flexible delivery methods, and convenient times for course offerings are all designed to meet the diverse scheduling needs of residents in the Metropolitan area. AMSC is an institutional leader when it comes to impact and opportunity for community residents. Ninety-four percent (94%) of the students who attend AMSC are Georgia residents, and 75% of the individuals in this group are first-generation college students. The College has a campaign called "Connecting the College to the Community" designed to enhance educational attainment for community residents. AMSC is also very proud of our increasing number of comprehensive, collaborative relationships with school systems and community partners throughout Metropolitan Atlanta. Atlanta Metropolitan State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, focuses on excellence. It is where outstanding faculty members and committed staff teach and facilitate the successful academic matriculation and holistic development of students. The College offers an affordable liberal arts education and prepares students from a diverse urban community to function in a global society. We are increasing our efforts to improve our processes, communication, perception, and service to students, employees, and the community by focusing on the needs of the customer, simplifying processes, and using resources efficiently to increase satisfaction, graduation, and retention rates. AMSC provides for its students a unique campus atmosphere with a wide range of academic programs. The programs and services offered by the College are high in quality and comprehensive. Bachelor's, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and certificate programs are available. High School students can gain college credit through the Dual Enrollment Program. The Atlanta Metropolitan State College Financial Aid staff is committed to providing exceptional services in finding appropriate means to assist in paying for a college education. Our goal is to assist students in financing their college education and making good choices for funding. Our staff will assist you in every facet of the financial aid process and make your education as affordable as possible. The Admissions Office will guide you by submitting documents and completing your file and determining your admissibility to Atlanta Metropolitan State College. The primary role of the Office of International Student Services (OISS) is to assist international students who hold an F-1 student visa. The International Student Advisor (ISA) keeps students informed of the regulations required for maintaining status as an F-1 visa holder. These requirements include but are not limited to full-time attendance and making satisfactory academic progress. The ISA is also the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO). It is required to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if an international student fails to comply with their regulations. Study Abroad is an option for all students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College. The International Student Organization International Student Association (ISO) is dedicated to promoting international awareness, cultural diversity, and education. Composed of international students and other interested students, the ISO provides opportunities for fellowship among students abroad and locally through a series of activities and programs of an international nature. This organization provides enrichment of the college community through activities facilitating closer acquaintance with cultures represented by members of the organization. Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) offers over 46 programs of study, at three (3) degree levels, A.A., A.S., and A.A.S., and certificate programs. Also, AMSC has been approved by the Board of Regents' to offer the baccalaureate program in Biological Science. Courses are provided on-campus (Main Campus at 1630 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA, and 34 Peachtree, Atlanta, GA) and online to provide the flexibility that meets students' various scheduling needs. The Office of Student Affairs has designed a series of intriguing programs and exciting activities to provide a holistic environment for all students. While academics are the priority, Atlanta Metropolitan State College provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including basketball, community service, clubs and organizations, and special programs throughout the year. There are many opportunities to develop leadership skills in students. The Student Government provides opportunities for students to contribute directly to various aspects of campus life. Maybe you are interested in study abroad or the College student newspaper. Campus life provides activities for students with a variety of interests. View full university