Gainesville City Schools - Hall County Schools
Private Schools - Technical Schools
EDUCATION
Gainesville-Hall County is an educational center. A child may
enter kindergarten and complete a master's degree without leaving
the area.
SUMMARY OF SCHOOLS
2 Public School systems (30 schools) - 18,147 students
5 Private Schools - 992 students
2 Colleges - 4,940 students
1 Vocational-Technical School - 1,229 students
Partners in Education
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce has recently helped both the
Gainesville and Hall County School Systems and forty-one of our
existing industries establish a Partners in Education Program designed
to help businesses and educators work together for a better work force
in the future.
Gainesville City Schools
The Gainesville City School System, with over a century of
tradition, continues to retain its position of one of the state's most
outstanding. It consistently ranks significantly above the average in
ratio of local financial support, staff qualifications, staff
stability, professional training,student achievement, innovative
programs and low teacher-pupil ratio. The Gainesville City
School System is comprised of five schools, all accredited "With
Quality" by the Georgia Accreditation Commission. Centennial and Enota
Primary Schools serve grades kindergarten through third. Enota is a
past state 'School of Excellence', Centennial recently received the
Outstanding Elementary School Media Center in the
State Award. Both primary schools have full time Counselors and Music,
Art, Physical Education, Health and Gifted Staff as do all of the
schools. In addition to its regular instructional program, a Saturday
School Program for elementary children is offered twice a year. Fair
Street Elementary serves grades four and five. It recently received
the Outstanding Elementary School-Business Partnership in the State
Award. All fifth grade classes are computer-networked and Literature
and American History instruction is integrated. Gainesville Middle
School covers grades six through eight and offers a wide array of
exploratory classes as well as a strong academic program (for the past
two years, Gainesville Middle School has been one of ten top ranked
schools in the state for eighth grade achievement in all five academic
areas.) Students in grades nine through twelve attend Gainesville
High School. Gainesville High School offers a complete range of
Advanced Placement and Honors courses, comprehensive programs in both
vocational and technology curriculum (recently incorporated a formal
Apprenticeship and Mentor Program in addition to Tech Prep.)
Gainesville High School, also a recent State School of Excellence, has
a seventy-five percent advanced degree staff, a tradition of
Governors Honors participants and National Merit Scholar recipients,
test scores consistently in the top 10% in the state, consistent
increase in SAT scores over the past fifteen years, a newly opened
state-of-the-art Fine Arts Center for its state and national award
winning drama and debate programs, state recognized athletic program
and Media Center accessibility to local university libraries. The
Gainesville City School System has approximately 3,020 students with
active Parent-Teacher Organizations at each learning site. Test scores
at the schools rank in the top fifteen to twenty percent of the state.
The average SAT score for seniors is impressively above the state
average which is especially significant in light of the higher percent
of city students taking the test as compared with surrounding systems
and in the state as a whole. In the lower grades, test scores rank
students in the top 15% of Georgia students in math, language arts,
science and social studies. For more information, contact:
Superintendent, Dr. Alan Zubay,
Gainesville Board of Education,
850 Century Place,
Gainesville, GA 30505, or call
(770)536-5275.
Hall County Schools
The Hall County School system serves the needs of students from
kindergarten through the 12th grade in Hall County. The system is
independent of the Gainesville City School system and covers Hall
County areas outside the city limits. The system is fully accredited
by the state of Georgia and the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools. The Hall County School system is comprised of 17 elementary
schools that include kindergarten through fifth grades; 4 middle
schools serving sixth, seventh and eighth grades, and 4 high schools.
These schools currently enroll approximately 16,000 students and offer
a complete program of study for Tech Prep, as well as, College Prep.
The Hall County School system gives students within the system an
opportunity to advance to their highest potential through new
state-of-the-art Technology Labs, Computer Labs, CAE/CAD Labs, Business
Education Labs, Math Labs and integrated Learning Labs. The school
system is working closely with business & industry, as well as, post
secondary institutions, to create a seamless education for the students
of the Hall County area.
The Hall County School system supports an outstanding program for
gifted students and also supports a strong program for students with
special needs. New programs are being implemented to further assist
students within the Hall County School System. These programs include
the Hall County Evening School, Hall County Community Education, as
well as, the Greater Hall Youth Apprenticeship Program. The school
system also has an outstanding Partners in Education Program with the
community. The school system currently has 37 business partners. Each
school within the system participates in this program with a business
partner. Both education and business & industry benefit from this
excellent partnership. Hall County School System teachers rank highly
in their profession. The system currently employs 1,115 teachers,
counselors and administrators of which over 67 percent have graduate
degrees. These professionals serve the students in academic, as well
as, career-related programs of study. The system has been expanding in
recent years. Among the additions are new facilities and new programs
to accommodate the county's growth. The system is currently exploring
additional expansion needs for the coming years. For more information,
contact:
Superintendent of Schools,
Hall County Board of Education,
711 Green Street,
Gainesville, GA 30505,
or call (770)534-1080.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Brenau Academy
Brenau Academy was founded in 1928 by the President of Brenau
Women's College (1878) to offer an excellent college preparation to
young women in grades 9-12. The Academy remains the oldest, fully
accredited, all-girls, boarding school in Georgia. Brenau Academy
attracts young women from the United States (many from the Southeast),
while others come from all over the world. The Academy maintains a
student/teacher ratio of 8:1 allowing opportunities for individual,
personal instruction. For more information, contact:
Call
(770)534-6140 or
Fax: (770)534-6298.
Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for
kindergarten through 12th grade, with a current student enrollment of
400. The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. Founded in 1970, Lakeview Academy is located on a
35-acre tract on Lakeview Drive. Lakeview offers an enriched curriculum
that includes foreign language, music, art, drama and frequent cultural
field trips and assemblies. The school also provides programs for
creative and gifted children with limited learning disabilities.
Lakeview's athletic program includes soccer, basketball, tennis,
volleyball, cross-country, and cheerleading. The school provides bus
or van service to students who live in outlying areas. Currently, the
bus routes include Buford, Toccoa, Cornelia, Cumming, Dahlonega,
Flowery Branch, Dawson and Jackson Counties. Currently, 94 percent of
Lakeview Academy graduates attend college after graduation. Lakeview
students consistently score in the range of 100-150 points above the
state averages in SAT testing. Among the colleges and universities
attended by Lakeview graduates are Emory, Georgia Tech, University of
Georgia, Agnes Scott, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, Duke and Hollins
College. For more information, contact the Headmaster, Lakeview
Academy, 796 Lakeview Drive, N.E., Gainesville, GA 30505, or call
(770)532-4383.
Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy is a Christian college preparatory
school for K4 through 12th grade, with a current enrollment of 150.
The school is fully accredited by the American Association of Christian
Schools and is a member of the Georgia Association of Christian
Schools. The elementary school (grades K4 through 4th grade) uses the A
Beka Curriculum, providing a strong Math and Phonics foundation. The
middle school and high school use a combination of curriculums,
including A Beka, BJU and ACE, establishing an individualized program
of study for each student, based upon ability and mastery in each
subject area. Curricular and Extra Curricular programs in Music, Fine
Arts and Athletics are available, as well as courses in Computer,
programs for Extension students and programs for Accelerated students.
Class size is limited, with a 14 to 1 student/teacher ratio maintained.
For more information, call (770)536-6334 or write to
MCA,
P. O. Box 877,
Oakwood, GA 30566.
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School offers an excellent education for
children in prekindergarten through eighth grades, with a current
enrollment of 230 students. The school began in 1984 and has students
representing over sixty-two area churches. W.C.S. is fully accredited
by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and all
teachers hold state certificates. The curriculum is composed
primarily of Open Court, Addison-Wesley, Bob Jones, Christian Schools
International, and A Beka. Westminster is a member of the Association
of Christian Schools International, (ACSI).
For more information, please contact the
Headmaster, Westminster Christian School,
201 Green Street,
Gainesville, GA 30501.
Riverside Military Academy
Riverside Military Academy is a distinguished private military
academy for young men. It is a preparatory school for grades 8 through
12, with 340 cadets enrolled from all over the world. The cadets live
on campus in dormitories. Riverside was established in 1907 by Doctors
A. W. Van Hoose and H. J. Pearce, co-presidents of Brenau. They
operated it until the academy was sold to Sandy Beaver who was elected
president in 1913. The academy is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as the Association of
Military Colleges and the state of Georgia. The academy has
consistently placed in the nation's highest category of ROTC units.
Riverside has expanded its facilities in recent years with the
construction of a $6 million facility. The most recent additions
include a library/study complex, more dormitories, and several
athletic additions such as the field house and the natatorium.
Riverside offers a curriculum of college preparatory courses and a
special post-graduate curriculum. The program has a college entry rate
of over 95 percent in colleges worldwide. Also important is the honor
code, which stresses integrity, honesty and loyalty.
For more information, contact the Superintendent,
Riverside Military
Academy, 1941 Riverside Drive,
Gainesville, GA 30501, or call
(770)532-6251.
COLLEGES
Brenau University
Brenau University was chartered in 1878 as the Georgia Baptist
Female Seminary, known late in 1890 as the Georgia Seminary and
Conservatory of Music. In 1906, the name became Brenau College
Conservatory. Brenau is formed from the German word "brennan", which
means "to burn" and the Latin word "aurum", meaning "refined gold".
Brenau continues to provide challenging and superior educational
programs for students enrolled in its three divisions, the Women's
College and the Evening and Weekend Program.
The Women's College offers majors in over 30 fields and the
assessment-based curriculum ensures that all graduates have acquired
specific knowledge, skills and competencies in core studies as well as
academic disciplines, before graduation. Brenau maintains a low
faculty-to-student ratio to ensure that students receive individual
attention in the classroom setting. The majority of students reside in
residence halls or live in sorority houses. The Women's College
attracts a number of international students and offers English as a
second language for students needing additional assistance in
developing their English skills.
Evening and Weekend Programs were introduced in 1970 to meet the
increasing educational needs of working men and women. Students
enrolled in these programs can earn a bachelor's or master's degree at
the Gainesville campus or at several other locations in Georgia.
Students may transfer credit to either of the colleges and may also
earn credit through the College Level Examination Program(CLEP)
administered by the Office of Career Planning and Placement.
Brenau University Department of Nursing offers a four-year
baccalaureate program leading to a Bachelor's of Science degree in
nursing. The department is accredited by the National League of Nurses
and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Brenau also offers an RN
to BSN program through its Peachtree Park campus in Atlanta.
Brenau also offers degree programs in Art (Education, Commercial,
Interior Design); Ballet (Pedagogy, Performance); Music (Piano, Voice
and Strings, Music Education); and Theatre (jointly with Gainesville
College).
For more information, contact the
Office of Admissions,
Brenau University,
One Centennial Circle,
Gainesville, GA 30501, or call
(770)534-6299.
Gainesville College
Gainesville College is part of the University System of Georgia.
The school is located six miles southwest of Gainesville at Exit 4 of
I-985. The college enrolled from 53 Georgia counties, 19 states, and
13 foreign countries. The college provides a wide range of programs
that lead to the Associate of Arts, the Association of Science or
Associate of Applied Science degree. The college also offers
continuing education including practical, career and professional
courses.
The newest addition to the Gainesville College campus, the Academic
III Building, was opened for classes in 1995. The facility houses the
Business Division, the Mathematics & Computer Science Department and
the Academic Computing, Tutoring and Testing (ACTT) Center. Major
renovations also were completed in the Academic I Building which houses
the Science Division.
The Continuing Education/Performing Arts Center serves as a
valuable resource for area industries and business organizations
seeking further educational opportunities for employees.
Gainesville College offers joint enrollment programs in technical
careers with Lanier Technical Institute and other area technical
institutes. Students may elect to earn a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree in joint enrollment with North Georgia College or
a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the Brenau School of Nursing.
The college also offers two-year degree programs in Art (Appreciation,
Design and Drawing); Drama (Acting, Stage craft, History and
Literature); and Music (Vocal, Instrumental and Piano).
For more information, contact:
Gainesville College,
P. O. Box 1358,
Gainesville, GA 30503, or call
(770)535-6241.
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Lanier Technical Institute
Lanier Technical Institute is located on a 24 acre campus
approximately seven miles south of Gainesville, just off I-985/GA 365
at Exit 4. Lanier Technical Institute is located adjacent to
Gainesville College. This close proximity is conducive to offering
joint diploma/degree programs. The Institute is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The mission of Lanier
Technical Institute is to meet the changing educational and
technological needs of the local community, to promote
and
participate in the economic development of the community, to minimize
the barriers
to the educational opportunities provided, and to improve the
intellectual and technical skills of individuals. Adult literacy
training, general academic and technical education, customized business
and industry training and continuing education services are provided to
help build and maintain a competitive economy and to prepare area
citizens for access to high skill, high wage jobs.Lanier Technical
Institute offers programs which prepare students for the world of work
after one or two years of classroom study and practical experience.
In addition to 22 programs of study, Lanier Technical Institute offers
Tech Prep and School-to-Work programs to encourage a smooth transition
from High School to post secondary education to work.
For more information, contact
Lanier Technical Institute,
P. O. Box 58,
Oakwood, GA 30566, or call
(770)531-6300 or 1-800-676-6340 or Fax:
(770)531-6306.
