Our Teaching Philosophy
Atlanta Country Day School, an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades 7 - 12, is designed for:
College bound students of average to above average abilities.
Creative students who do well in a supportive environment that celebrates their talents.
Students who will best learn in small group classes incorporating multi-sensory instruction.
Students who will benefit from the schools ability to individualize instruction.
Why Atlanta Country Day School?
- Small group classes give students a chance to succeed.
- Student centered learning focus on student strengths and creativity.
- Individualized classes support student needs.
- Experience with students whose true academic potential may or may not be realized in traditional classroom environments.
- Modified, four day per week schedule that maximizes instructional time and provides all of the benefits of a block schedule with none of the drawbacks.
- Sensitivity to tuition costs.
- Absence of uniforms allows students to be themselves.
- Environment that mimics a workplace and allows teachers and students to work together to achieve goals.
- Desire to understand and work with the student as individuals.
- Academic placement and support.
- Personal attention from faculty and administrators.
- Student expectations that recognize student individuality.