Prospective Parents
Overview
An experienced, talented, and dedicated teaching staff serves Garden Hills Elementary School. 66% of the faculty have Advanced Degrees, 75% of Certified Staff have received off-site Regional International Baccalaureate Training, 90% of Certified Staff have received on-site International Baccalaureate training, and 95% of Certified Staff have received either on-site or off-site IB training.
Teachers utilize a differentiated instruction model in the classroom. This involves providing students with different avenues to acquiring content; to processing, constructing, or making sense of ideas; and to developing teaching materials so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.
The curriculum offers:
- Model foreign language programs
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP)
- Gifted education offerings
- Rigorous and challenging academic programs
- Innovative fine arts programs
- Small class sizes
To view Garden Hills Elementary School's test scores, click here.
School Tours
Our Prospective Parents Tour is a great introduction to Garden Hills Elementary School as it allows visitors to meet other parents and faculty, examine the curriculum, observe classes in session and explore the campus.
The next scheduled school tour during the 2011-2012 school year will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 9:30am. Please come to the front office to check in for the tour.
Enrichment Opportunities
PTA After School Enrichment Programs
Garden Hills Elementary School offers several after school enrichment opportunities on campus. Garden Hills partners with different organizations from around Atlanta, as well as parents, and teachers who direct and lead various activities. The PTA supplements funding for these programs in an effort to keep enrollment costs affordable.
Current offerings include:
- Art
- Architecture
- Basketball
- Chess
- Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Karate
- Music
- Science Club
- Soccer
- Yoga
After School Care
After school care is available Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:00 pm.
Speak to Current Parents to Learn More
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