| The Paideia School | |
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| Address | |
| 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, Georgia, Dekalb, 30307 United States |
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| School type | Private, Coed |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-sectarian |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | A group of parents |
| School code | 110214 |
| Dean | Elementary: Mary Lynn Cullen Junior High: Jennifer Cox High: Paul Hayward |
| Headmaster | Paul Bianchi |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Gender | all |
| Number of students | 975 |
| Average class size | 14 (high school) |
| Language | english |
| Hours in school day | 6.8 |
| Campus size | Main: 16 acres Python Park: 12 acres |
| Campus type | open |
| Song | O Mascot of Might |
| Mascot | Python |
| Team name | Pythons |
The Paideia School (pronounced pie-day-uh) is an independent school located in intown Atlanta, Georgia. It teaches children ages 3 through 18. Paideia actively seeks racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity in its student body.
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The school was started in 1971 by a small group of parents who wanted a school that taught children with respect for their individuality. Paideia was founded upon the idea that children have different interests and learning styles, and that they progress at different rates. The school offers a challenging academic curriculum along with performing and fine arts and 10 sports at the junior high and high school level. Paideia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. Paul Bianchi has been the headmaster since Paideia began.[1]
The half day program consists of separate morning and afternoon classes for children 3, 4, and 5 years old. The half day classes promote social, emotional and intellectual growth through a rich environment emphasizing exploration, imagination, interaction, and communication.
The elementary school faculty emphasizes the acquisition of basic skills: reading, writing, mathematics, and the scientific method. The development of social skills is an important part of every learning experience at Paideia. Teachers frequently employ nontraditional means to achieve these traditional goals. Most academic work at the elementary school level is carried out through individually prescribed instruction in mixed-age or multi-age classrooms that emphasize individual challenge and achievement rather than competition. Teachers create in their classrooms a highly academic environment that promotes students’ confidence and desire to learn. In addition to teaching basic skills and content areas, Paideia encourages each child to develop abilities in art, music, and physical education under the guidance of specialists. These activities are often coordinated with themes and subjects of classroom study.
Junior high classes combine 7th and 8th grade students into homebase classes where they are taught language arts and social studies by the two homebase classroom teachers. Students leave the homebase for instruction in foreign language, math, music, art and science.
The program combines close contact and support from homeroom teachers with independence, individual responsibility, and a wide range of choices. It demands a lot from students, but does so in relaxed surroundings in which kids can feel at home. It does an excellent job teaching basic skills like math and writing, but it also has a creative curriculum designed to incorporate personal and social conflicts and develop self-awareness and expression. And it’s presided over by a dedicated faculty that truly enjoys and appreciates kids this age.
The high school provides a well-rounded college preparatory curriculum with extensive offerings in English, social sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences, art, music and drama. Advanced placement classes are offered in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, European history, calculus AB and BC, economics, and statistics. Students are able through their choices to create an individual schedule tailored to their needs and interests. Some courses are required and some are recommended, but there are many electives, increasing in number as the student progresses through school. The act of making one's own choices is important as it develops responsibility, increases commitment, and encourages exploration of new areas for learning. One of the strengths of Paideia is the enrichment which comes from such varied experiences.
Founded by parents in 1971 501(c)(3) Governed by Board of Trustees Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Intown university community between downtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur
Main campus on 16 acres on Ponce de Leon Avenue with 14 buildings Python Park: 12 acres in Avondale Estates with two soccer fields and a baseball/softball field
Honors courses in every academic area AP courses: biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, U.S. history, European history, economics, psychology, calculus AB and BC, and statistics Grades and written evaluations in junior high and high school Parent/teacher conferences twice a year for half day, elementary, and junior high National Merit honorees: 22% of the class of 2009, 24% of the class of 2010, 21% of the class of 2011 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program: two in 2008, five in 2009, four in 2010, two in 2011 Academic Bowl state champions 2006, 2008–2010, JV 2007 Mock Trial state finalist 2006 Georgia Math Team 8th grade state champions 2006. One student selected for American Region Mathematics League 2008 Robotics Team regional semi-finalist 2006
95 students in the Class of 2011 attend 50 different colleges Individualized college counseling program
800 computers on campus, including 744 instructional computers, of which 130 are iPad 2s Campus-wide network includes both desktop and wireless connections Technology used in all areas of curriculum including foreign language, music, art, and school publications
Need-based financial aid program funds 132 students in 2011-2012 school year $1,849,178 spent on financial aid this year Awards range from 39-99.9%
Parental involvement is an integral part of the Paideia community. Parents volunteer to raise money for the financial aid program, run the Green Team’s recycling program, serve lunches for Pi Bites, and create the playbill for the music department. The possibilities are endless. Parents fill over 3,000 volunteer jobs in a typical school year and view the opportunity to volunteer as an important way to participate in their child’s school.
Younger elementary students: general music instruction twice a week Older elementary students: band or orchestra and chorus Junior high students: band, orchestra, and chorus High School students: 47% involved in madrigals, chorus, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, and chamber orchestra Annual musical theater and drama productions in junior high and high school Student and teacher Shuler Hensley Award recipients in 2009-2010 Paideia students selected for these groups: All-State Chorus, All-State Band, All-State Jazz Ensemble, All-State Orchestra, Spivey Hall Honor Choir, AYSO, AYJO , MAYWE, MYSO, EYSO, AJCO, GISA All-Select Orchestra, GISA All-Select Chorus, GSU High School Honor Orchestra, Governor’s Honors Program
Elementary students have weekly art instruction 25% of high school students take art classes Each year students regularly win top visual arts and photography awards at juried exhibitions including Scholastic Art (national and regional gold and silver winners), Georgia Drawing, The Dogwood Festival, 5th Congressional District Art Show winners 2005 and 2009, Pace Photography Show winners 2005, 2006, and 2011
11 junior high and high school sports offered: soccer, volleyball, cross country, softball, basketball, swimming, baseball, track, tennis, golf, and ultimate 70% of students (grades 7-12) participate in at least one sport 55% of high school students participate in intramural sports Division A, Region 9-B Boys 7th grade basketball league champions 2007 and 2008, 8th grade basketball league champions 2007-2009 Boys basketball state tournament Elite Eight 2011, Sweet Sixteen 2009 and 2010, sub-region champions 2009 Girls basketball runner-up state championship 2008, Elite Eight 2010, Sweet Sixteen 2009 and 2011, state tournament 2005 and 2006 Girls cross country state meet 2008-2010 Boys cross country state meet 2008 and 2011 Boys soccer state tournament Final Four 2011, state tournament 2005, 2006, 2008–2010 Girls soccer state tournament runner-up 2011, Final Four 2006, state tournament 1997-2010 Boys and Girls swimming state meet 2011 Girls tennis state tournament 2010 and 2011 Boys tennis state tournament 2009 and 2011 Girls volleyball state tournament 2007 and 2009 Boys track region champion in high jump 2007, state tournament 2011 Girls track individual region champion in 100 meters 2007-2009, state tournament 2011 Boys ultimate undefeated 2007, winner of Paideia Cup and Amherst Invitational 2007, Hopkins Hustle 2010, Midwestern Championship 2011 Girls ultimate winner of Paideia Cup 2007-2010, high school Eastern champions 2008 and 2009, Hopkins Hustle 2010
Paideia School is committed to having a racial, socioeconomic, and cultural cross-section of students and faculty. The school considers applications for admission without regard to race, religion, ethnic group or sexual orientation.
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