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Charter status lets school systems tailor plans to students’ needs

The Gainesville school system will start the school year on Aug. 7 as one of four state-approved charter school districts in Georgia.

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


Information about local private schools

Brenau Academy High School Address: 500 Washington St.Headmaster: Timothy DanielContact: 770-534-6243; www.brenauacademy.orgSchool year: Aug. 18-May 23Grades: Ninth-12th, all girls Chattahoochee Christian School Address: 640 Main St., Clermont Principal: Gary FangmannContact: 770-983-9433; chattahoocheechristian.orgSchool year: Not availableGrades: Kindergarten-fifth Hopewell Christian Academy Address: 5086 Poplar Springs RoadPrincipal: Misty SmithContact: 770-297-0220; www.hopewellchristianacademyonline.orgSchool year: Late August through the end of MayGrades: Pre-kindergarten-seventh Jubilee Christian Academy Address: 1221 Harmony St.Principal: Randy RoysContact: 770-531-7576; <a href="http://www.jubileestallions.com" ...

July 31, 2008 | | Back to School


Information about Gainesville city schools

District contacts Phone: 770-536-5275Web site: www.gcssk12.netInterim School Superintendent: Merrianne DyerGainesville City Board of Education: David Syfan, chairman; Willie Mitchell, Sammy Smith, Kelvin Simmons, Maria Calkins 2008-09 calendar Aug. 1: New Teacher OrientationAug. 4-6: Teacher planningAug. 7: First day of schoolAug. 29, Oct. 10, Nov. 25, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 13, May 22: early release daysSept. 1: Labor Day holidayOct. 13: Holiday for teachers and studentsOct. 14, Jan. 5, Feb. 2: ...

July 31, 2008 | | Back to School


Information about Hall County schools

District contacts Phone: 770-534-1080Web site: www.hallco.orgSuperintendent: Will SchofieldHall County Board of Education: Richard Higgins, chairman; Sam Chapman, Craig Herrington, Nath Morris and Brian Sloan. 2008-09 calendar Aug. 4-6: Teacher planningAug. 7: First day of schoolAug. 29, Nov. 20, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, April 3: Early release daysSept. 1: Labor Day holidayOct. 13-14, Dec. 19, Jan. 5, Feb. 2: Students off; teacher planningNov. 26-28: Thanksgiving holidayDec. 22-Jan. 2: Winter breakJan. 19: Martin Luther King ...

July 31, 2008 | | Back to School


Christian school ready for growth with new name, mascot

For middle and high school students at North Georgia Christian School, formerly Westminster Christian, the first day of this school year could be their last opening day at the current school building. Not only has Westminster Christian School adopted the name North Georgia Christian School as it cuts ties with Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thompson Bridge Road, it also has a new school mascot, a new president and big plans for a brand-new building for its upper school.

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


Vaccines are a back-to-school ritual kids would like to avoid

Amid the excitement of getting new clothes and supplies, there's a back-to-school ritual that no child looks forward to - vaccinations. Georgia law requires students of every school, public or private, to have an immunization certificate on file. This document, signed by a physician or other medical professional, states that the child either has had the shots appropriate for his age or is immune because he's already had the disease.

July 31, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Back to School


Buses ready to roll

A few Hall County school buses could area traverse roads using liquid propane rather than diesel fuel next year. Jewel Armour, executive director of operations for the Hall County school system, said with diesel fuel hovering just below the $5 mark, the county must explore alternative fuel sources for powering its 205 buses. The fleet of county school buses is expected to guzzle $2.4 million of diesel gas this school year.

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


School systems building now for growth

Enrollment projections suggest both the Hall County and Gainesville school systems could have a dramatic increase in their student populations over the next few years, and new schools are being built now to prepare for the expected growth. Chestnut Mountain Elementary, the newest school in the Hall County school system, will open its doors to students for its very first day of school on Aug. 7. The new Gainesville Middle School, as well as a ...

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


Overcoming overcrowding

A $36.5 million Hall County school is under construction off Spout Springs Road. And within the next month, educators will determine which county students will be gracing its new hallways when it opens in August 2009. Will Schofield, superintendent of the Hall County school system, said administrators are considering two scenarios to best use the 1,500-student school.

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


Making the right choice

More than 30,000 students enrolled in Gainesville and Hall County schools will receive a free public education this year. Thousands more will fork over hefty tuitions to attend private schools, while more than 900 children from an estimated 541 families in Hall County won't venture outside the comfort of home for a quality education this fall.

July 31, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Back to School


Checklist for your child's first day

Whether your child is starting kindergarten or first grade, or transferring from another school district, here is a checklist for getting your child enrolled into the Hall County or Gainesville school systems:

July 31, 2008 | | Back to School


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