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About Us
Welcome
Thank you for visiting Athens Academy. Whether you are exploring independent school education for the first time or taking a closer look at our community, I am grateful for your interest and delighted to welcome you.
As I begin my journey as Head of School, I have been inspired by the strength of this school and its clear sense of purpose. Athens Academy has built a reputation for academic excellence while remaining deeply committed to the development of the whole child. It is a place where students are challenged to achieve their best, encouraged to grow in character, and supported as they discover their individual paths.
For the past 60 years, Athens Academy has prepared students not only for success in college, but for lives of meaning and impact. We believe education should cultivate intellectual curiosity, foster resilience, and inspire students to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Our classrooms encourage critical thinking and creativity, while opportunities beyond the classroom help students develop confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility.
At every stage of a student's journey, meaningful relationships and high expectations work hand in hand. Teachers know their students well and provide both challenge and encouragement. Students are given the freedom to explore new interests, the support to persevere through challenges, and the confidence to take on opportunities they may never have imagined for themselves.
Our mission, Athens Academy seeks excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student, guides everything we do. It reflects our belief that achievement matters most when it is accompanied by integrity, compassion, and respect for others.
The best way to understand Athens Academy is to experience it firsthand. I invite you to visit our campus, spend time in our classrooms, and see the energy and engagement that define daily life here. We would be honored to share our school with you and help you discover whether Athens Academy is the right fit for your family. I look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Sincerely,
Jeff Miles
Head of School
jmiles@athensacademy.org
As I begin my journey as Head of School, I have been inspired by the strength of this school and its clear sense of purpose. Athens Academy has built a reputation for academic excellence while remaining deeply committed to the development of the whole child. It is a place where students are challenged to achieve their best, encouraged to grow in character, and supported as they discover their individual paths.
For the past 60 years, Athens Academy has prepared students not only for success in college, but for lives of meaning and impact. We believe education should cultivate intellectual curiosity, foster resilience, and inspire students to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Our classrooms encourage critical thinking and creativity, while opportunities beyond the classroom help students develop confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility.
At every stage of a student's journey, meaningful relationships and high expectations work hand in hand. Teachers know their students well and provide both challenge and encouragement. Students are given the freedom to explore new interests, the support to persevere through challenges, and the confidence to take on opportunities they may never have imagined for themselves.
Our mission, Athens Academy seeks excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student, guides everything we do. It reflects our belief that achievement matters most when it is accompanied by integrity, compassion, and respect for others.
The best way to understand Athens Academy is to experience it firsthand. I invite you to visit our campus, spend time in our classrooms, and see the energy and engagement that define daily life here. We would be honored to share our school with you and help you discover whether Athens Academy is the right fit for your family. I look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Sincerely,
Jeff Miles
Head of School
jmiles@athensacademy.org
Athens Academy seeks excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student.
To realize this mission, Athens Academy is guided by the following operating principles:
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The School and Academic Programs
Athens Academy:- Nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity to prepare students for college and life-long learning.
- Recognizes individual differences in learning styles and academic needs within the stated purpose of the school.
- Is sensitive to the students’ emotional and physical wellness in and out of the classroom.
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The School and the Individual
Athens Academy:- Is guided by the Judeo-Christian ethic and fosters respect for the heritage and beliefs of others.
- Believes that personal integrity is essential to any achievement.
- Expects students to assume increasing responsibility for their own educational development.
- Encourages individuals to recognize the effects of choices and their consequences in the larger community.
- Expects individuals to respect the dignity, property, and person of others.
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The School and the Community
Athens Academy:- Uses the founding principles of the United States of America to prepare students to become responsible citizens in our democratic society and to become responsible global citizens.
- Engages with the community by sharing school resources and facilities and by participating in community, cultural, and service opportunities.
Athens Academy
Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade, located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. For 60 years, Athens Academy has pursued its mission of Excellence with Honor through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and leadership.
