Stiff, navy-blue uniforms. Tuition fees that cost more than your monthly mortgage. Ninety-year-old nuns in black and white habits smacking your kid on the wrist with a ruler. Wait! If you’re still thinking in those terms, you are in for a treat. Private education has come a long way since you went to school. Your child’s education is a big deal, and if you’re looking for the perfect private school, it’s important to know your options. These days, extracurricular activities may include anything from band and chorus to graphic design classes and riflery. Some schools even offer tuition assistance. So, here is our 2006 list of private schools in the CSRA, ranging from daycare and preschool all the way to 12th grade. We’ve listed a little background information about each school, plus the contact information, classes offered and even sports and other available extracurricular activities.

Academics Plus
717 Industrial Park Drive, Evans
(706) 364-3169
academicsplusofevans.com
Overview: Catering to academically advanced, creative students in grades K4- 5th grades.
Academics: Phonics-based reading and spelling program, advanced math, computer, foreign language, art, music and drama in a very low student-teacher ratio.

Aiken Christian School
Middle School Campus (6-8)
526 Hitchcock Parkway, Aiken
(803) 641-1566
High School Campus (9-12)
142 Talatha Church Rd., Aiken
(803) 642-0286 or info@aikenchristian.org
Overview: Interdenominational Christian discipleship school for grades 6 through 12. Founded in 1997.
Accreditation: South Carolina Independent Schools Association
Academics: College-preparatory curriculum. All subjects taught from a Biblical worldview.
Extracurricular activities: Students participate in competitive athletics, band, chapel programs, field trips, student government, yearbook and more.
 
Aiken Preparatory School
619 Barnwell Ave, NW, Aiken
(803) 648-3223
aikenprep.com
Overview: Founded in 1916. Independent, college preparatory school that serves students in kindergarten (4 and 5 years old) through grade 12.
Academics: Lower school: Promotes a foundation of basic skills and mastery of those skills. Enrichment includes foreign language, physical education, fine arts, music instruction and art instruction. Middle school: Core subjects (math, literature, grammar, social studies, science and Spanish). Also offers study skills, computer application/typing classes, art, drama, Latin, health, and band as non-core courses. High school: College preparatory classes, honors classes and AP prep.
Athletics: Soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross-country, basketball, baseball, softball and bicycle polo.
Extracurricular activities: Drama, yearbook, foreign language clubs, Beta Club, band, class trips, community service projects, National Honors Society and student government. Extended care is available to students in K4-grade 5.

Aquinas High School
1920 Highland Ave., Augusta
(706) 736-5516
aquinashigh.org
Overview: Diocesan Catholic secondary school for grades 9 through 12.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Georgia Association of Independent Schools, the Georgia High School Association, and the National Catholic Educational Association.
Academics: Founded in 1957. Offers a college-preparatory program which includes foreign language classes. Advanced placement classes are offered in American history, European history, calculus, English literature and composition and microeconomics. Ninety-nine percent of graduates enter college each year.
Athletics: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, riflery, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading, tennis and track
Extracurricular activities: Drama and play production, foreign language clubs, math club team, mock trial, model United Nations, National Honor Society, student council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), chess club and stock market game.

Augusta Christian Schools
313 Baston Road, Martinez
(706) 863-2905
augustachristian.org
Overview: Founded on Christian values in 1958, Augusta Christian Schools serves kindergarten, elementary, middle school and senior high school students, as well as School of Talent Development for students with special learning needs. Enrollment in the school is approximately 675. More than 140 churches from the CSRA are represented in Augusta Christian’s student population. It is Augusta Christian Schools’ purpose to provide a sound academic education with a Christian world-view.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International and the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Academics: Augusta Christian Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program with advanced-reading books as well as many visual aids to enhance learning in Bible, phonics and reading. Developmental activities re-enforce our strong academic program, and Christian curriculum is used in character development and science. Kindergarten students participate in the following special classes: computer, art, music, music theory, library and physical education. Augusta Christian School takes seriously the responsibility to be a quality school with an instructional program for elementary students that is Biblically centered and encourages the educational growth of each student. The elementary school offers language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and Bible. Students in grades 1 through 5 take special classes in physical education, computer, art instruction, library and music, and students in grades 4 and 5 may elect to take chorus and/or band. In middle school, students may elect to take physical science and Algebra I so that honors and advanced placement courses may be taken in high school. High school includes rigorous college preparatory courses and students may elect to take honors and advanced placement courses in biology, calculus, English literature, U.S. history, European history and music theory. Community service, mission projects and educational field trips give students a broader perspective of life and community. An array of fine arts courses and activities are also offered.
Athletics: Middle School, junior varsity and varsity sports in cross-country, football, softball, volleyball, basketball, swimming, cheerleading, baseball, track, tennis and golf. Regional and state championships have been won in men’s basketball, baseball, cross-country, football, track and tennis, and in women’s swimming, basketball, cross-country, and track. Over the years, college scholarships have been awarded to exceptional athletes and several have signed with professional athletic teams.
Extracurricular activities: Chorus, band, and art festivals, drama, Beta Club, student council, French club, Spanish club, yearbook, praise team, literary team, one-act play team, mission trips, community service projects, trips to Spain, France and Washington DC, and college tours are just a few of the many extracurricular and other activities offered to students. Its ASAP program offers after school care for students through the grade 6. Homeschoolers in the CSRA may participate in art, band or chorus.

Augusta Preparatory Day School
285 Flowing Wells Road, Augusta
(706) 863-1906
augustaprep.org
Overview: Augusta Preparatory Day School was founded in 1960 as the only independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school in the area. Augusta Prep is a preschool through 12th grade. Offers college preparatory program featuring small class sizes throughout the school. Enrollment is approximately 540 students. Average class size is 14. Admission is by formal application, interview, recommendation and testing for general intelligence.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Independent Schools and belongs to 15 membership organizations including the Cum Laude society, a distinction held by only nine other schools in Georgia.
Academics: The preschool and lower school provide strong background in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Enrichment includes classes in Spanish, music, art, computer, library and daily physical exercise. Middle school program offers challenging academics with enrichment classes in computer, fine arts, music, study skills and chorus, as well as an accelerated foreign language program. The upper school provides college preparatory classes with honors and advanced placement level classes available in each discipline. Enrichment classes include drama, photography, debate, fine arts and physical education. Both upper and middle school students take a class trip in the fall.
Athletics: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, swimming, cross-country, golf, tennis, track, soccer and volleyball.
Extracurricular activities: Activities for high school students include Amnesty International, clubs devoted to art, astronomy, bowling, business, debate, chess, French, Latin, Spanish and drama. Other activities include a literary magazine, discipline honor council, math team, theatrical productions, newspaper, speech and more. Middle-school activities include campouts, field trips, Science Olympiad, Knowledge Masters, dances, chorus, student council, various clubs, Olympic day and more. Before- and after-school care is available.

Augusta Seventh-Day Adventist School
4299 Wheeler Road, Augusta
(706) 651-0491
Overview: The Augusta Seventh-Day Adventist School has provided quality Christian education in the Augusta area since 1934. The school offers grades K-8. Small classes provide students one-on-one attention. There’s now a new school campus with a library, gymnasium and athletic field.
Accreditation: Accredited by the State of Georgia’s Association of Private Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventists Schools, Colleges and Universities, which is a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Academics: Strong academic program including Bible, language arts (phonics, reading, spelling, creative writing, handwriting and English), mathematics, history, science/health, social studies, computers, art, music, Spanish and physical education.
Extracurricular activities: Science and Art Fair, numerous field trips, music festival, performance programs and community service opportunities.
Tuition: Reasonable rates offered with a number of payment options and discounts.

Burns United Methodist Preschool and Daycare
2372 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
(706) 798-9843
Overview: Daycare accepts children as young as six weeks old. The Christian-based preschool follows the A Beka curriculum. Reading skills are cultivated and discipline and morals are stressed.
Tuition: $90 for full-time; $55 for half-day. $35 registration fee which includes cost of books and is paid every six months.

Columbia County Christian Academy
4004 Prescott Dr., Martinez
(706) 863-0535 or 863-6973
c4christian.com
Overview: Christian school for pre-K3 through grade 5. Small classroom settings in a stable Christian environment.
Academics: A Beka book curriculum taught by certified, trained and experienced teachers. The curriculum Bible-based and is an outstanding and challenging educational program consisting of values and morals according to God’s word.
Extracurricular activities: Weekly chapel and music classes.

Curtis Baptist School
1326 Broad St., Augusta
(706) 722-2201
Overview: Founded in 1964. Christian school serves preschool through grade 12. College preparatory curriculum, high school honors and advanced placement classes offered.
Accreditation: Association of Christian Schools International, Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools. Also a member of the Georgia Independent School Association.
Academics: Curtis students receive a distinctively Christian college preparatory education rooted in the word of God. The Learning Place provides options for students at all grade levels who have special educational needs that cannot be fully met in the regular classroom. All students are admitted on the basis of entrance tests, previous school record, parental spiritual commitment and space availability. Students score above the national average on standardized achievement tests.
Athletics: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, cross-country, softball, tennis, and track and field.
Extracurricular activities: Art, band, Beta Club, chorus, debate, drama and sign language. In addition, students actively participate in mission projects throughout the year in the community and abroad. After-school and daycare programs are also available.

Ebenezer Adventist Academy
1699 Olive Road, Augusta
(706) 736-7044
Overview: The academy believes that true education involves the preparation of students for service not only in this world, but also in the world to come. That is why academic excellence and character development are emphasized. Their motto is “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.” This small Christian school has been in operation for more than 30 years, providing instruction for kindergarten through 8th grade students from all over the CSRA. The small setting enables us to give students more individual attention, and our students generally perform at or above the national average on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.
Academics: our curriculum includes Bible, math, science, language arts, music (band), social studies, physical education and technology.
Accreditation: The academy is accredited by the Southern Union of Seventh-Day Adventist and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-Day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities, which is a member of the National Council of Private Schools Association.
Extracurricular activities: Volunteering at the local food bank, field trips, science fair, student government

Episcopal Day School
2248 Walton Way, Augusta
(706) 733-1192
edsaugusta.com
Overview: In the Episcopal tradition, the school was established in 1944 to serve children of all faiths, ages 3 through grade 8. Individual attention, small class sizes in all grades, caring and gifted teachers, challenging academics, spiritual instruction and athletic opportunities provide students with a solid foundation for learning and for life. EDS features a safe and secure environment with an interior courtyard. The parent body of EDS is actively involved in the school.
Accreditation: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association for the Education of Young Children and is a member of The Southern Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Episcopal Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Georgia Independent Schools Association.
Academics: The preschool is developmental, adhering to strict NAEYC guidelines, and also includes enrichment programs in Spanish, music, science, religion and physical education. Students in grades 1 through 8 receive a challenging core curriculum, including Spanish, which is enhanced by instruction in computer science, science enrichment, math enrichment, religion and physical education. Creativity and individuality are fostered through classes and activities in art, music, speech and drama.
Athletics: Basketball, cross-country, track, volleyball, soccer, baseball, tennis and golf.
Extracurricular activities: Extensive community service programs, school trips, field trips, school plays, choir, student government, student clubs and student newspaper. Before- and after-school care is also available.

Evans Christian Academy
562 Old Evans Road, Evans
(706) 364-3565
evanschristianacademy.org
Overview: Evans Christian Academy is a school for grades 6 through12 and exists to support and facilitate family-based learning as an educational choice. The goal of ECA is to develop the whole person for college and for life through excellence in education.
Accreditation: ECA is accredited through Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), which is recognized by the Chancellor’s Office of the University System of Georgia, the Technical College system of Georgia and by HOPE scholarship officials. ECA is also a member of the CSRA Home Educators Association.
Academics: Offers basic core subjects plus electives including band, chorus, Bible classes, computers, writing, yearbook, theatre, foreign language, psychology, home-life skills, graphic design, recreation and drawing.
Extracurricular activities: Offers non-credit courses in auto maintenance and ballroom dancing.
Tuition: Full-time students annual tuition fee for high school is $3,950 and for middle school is $3,850. Part-time students are charged a per course fee.

Evans Community Preparatory School (ECP)
302 Byrd Road, Evans
(706) 447-4113
(706) 294-0977
Overview: A new school in the Evans area, ECP is a Christian school providing for the spiritual and academic development of children in grades K4 through12th grade. The school serves as a ministry of Evans Community Baptist Church.
Accreditation: Member of Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and Association of Christian Schools International.
Academics: K4 through 5th grade offers A Beka curriculum, with grades 6 through12 using the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum. Small class sizes, daily Bible class, weekly chapel, art, music, physical education, Spanish and library.
Extracurricular activities: Offers cheerleading, basketball, community service projects and field trips.

Greater Augusta Christian Academy
4406 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
(706) 863-2285
apostolicministries.net/christianschool.php
Overview: A ministry of Greater Apostolic Church, Greater Augusta Christian Academy recognizes the need for character education and offers classes for K5-12th grade.
Academics: Uses the individualized Bible-based curriculum of Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.), which also offers continuing commitment to state-of-the-art, computer-enhanced education.

Heritage Academy
2230 Broad St., Augusta
(706) 733-2980 or hcaga@knology.net
Overview: Founded in 2000, teaches children from grades K through sixth, adding a grade each year. The student to teacher ratio is 12:1. Heritage Academy is an independent school offering a Christ-centered education to the children of diverse ethnic, racial and economic backgrounds. Heritage Academy has an intentional mission to the children of low-income families and helps students find their purpose not just their position.
Accreditation: Associations of Christian Schools International. Featured in USA Today (April 30, 2002) as a unique urban Christian school.
Academics: Reading mastery, Saxon Math, Bible, art, music, physical education and computers.
Tuition: $25 application fee, $10 per month supply fee, 10 months of tuition scaled to income.

Hillcrest Baptist Church School
3045 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
(706) 793-3140
Overview: Founded in 1972. Christian school for kindergarten through grade 8.
Accreditation: Georgia Accrediting Commission
Academics: Excellent program and test scores
Extracurricular activities: Ministry teams of clowns, puppeteers and chimers perform at chapel, PTO, nursing homes and community activities. Athletic program. Before-and after-school care available.

Hope Christian School
3701 Petersburg Road, Martinez
(706) 863-8322
hcsaugusta.org
Overview: Developed as an educational ministry for children who are at-risk in grades 7 through12.
Academics: The A Beka curriculum is used throughout to improve academics. There is a very low student-to-teacher ration.
Extracurricular activities: Music and chapel services.

Immaculate Conception School
1016 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
(706) 722-9964
icschool-augusta.org
Overview: This is a Catholic school for grades pre-K through eighth grade. Although a Catholic School, the student population is composed of students of all religions, and is currently in its 91st year of serving the Augusta Community. Financial assistance is available.
Academics: The curriculum and goals of Immaculate Conception are rooted in the belief in God and the Catholic Church. Classes are small and students learn through projects and activities where leadership and service go hand-in-hand. Students who excel are invited to join the Junior National Honor Society.
Athletics: Basketball, cheerleading, baseball and softball, track and field, and volleyball.
Extracurricular activities: Drama club, gospel choir, community-service projects, science fair, and poetry and essay competitions.

Martinez Montessori Academy
3765 Old Petersburg Road, Martinez (706) 863-0273
3511 Old Petersburg Road, Martinez (706) 364-4201
Overview: Martinez Montessori Academy provides a program for students of diverse abilities, economic and cultural backgrounds. Offers education programs from 6 weeks to 9 years old. It offers primary classes that consist of Pre-K, GA Pre-K and Kindergarten. Lower elementary classes consist of grades 1 through 3.
Academics: A Montessori program offers individualized instruction so students may excel at their own pace. The Montessori curriculum consists of math, language, practical life, sensorial, art/music, zoology/botany and geography/history.
Extracurricular activities: Karate, ballet, computer pals, gymnastics, physical education and library.

Mead Hall Episcopal School
129 Pendleton St., SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 644-1122
meadhallschool.org
Overview: Founded in 1955 as the parish day school of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Enrollment of 170 students in grades 3K-8th. Cafeteria provides hot lunch daily — cost is included in tuition. Before- and after-school care available.
Academics: Challenging curriculum encourages students to excel. Small class sizes foster instruction. Enrichment classes include music/art, computer, Spanish, library and sacred studies.
Athletics: Soccer, basketball, tennis, golf.
Extracurricular activities: Violin, dance team, Lego League Robotics (2006 Design Winner), Mathcounts Team, Spelling Bee (2006 area winner).
Tuition: 2006-2007 full-day tuition, $4,000-$6,000. Prepayment and multiple-child discounts. Limited financial aid available.

New Hope Christian School
715 South Old Belair Road, Grovetown
(706) 868-6410, ext. 43
Overview: A ministry of New Hope Worship Center, New Hope Christian School was founded on the idea that the first years of a child’s education are not only critical in forming an academic foundation, but also in forming a spiritual foundation. Classes are offered for K4 through 6th grade and class size is limited to 12 students per teacher. Yearly standardized tests are administered, and an online school management system which allows parents to use the Internet to view their child’s grades and assignments is also used.
Academics: Core curriculum includes Bible, language, reading, math, history, science, spelling and penmanship. All grade levels participate in exploratory classes including physical education, art, music, Spanish and computer lab. Curriculum used is from A Beka, Alpha and Omega (Bible), and Saxon (math).
Tuition: $284 per month for 10 months, and a $40 per month maintenance fee (Maintenance fee can be waived by doing volunteer services for the school). Registration/book fee is $275. Testing fee is $25.

Open Door Preschool
3005 Walton Way, Augusta
(706) 738-4448
world-net-one.com/OD/school.htm
Overview: An independent, non-profit school, which was established in 1964 as the first non-sectarian preschool in the area. Today it provides a nurturing environment for children of 14 months through 5 years old regardless of race, color or creed. It remains unique as the only parent-run, non-sectarian preschool in the area.
Academics: Open Door Preschool provides a learning environment that follows the appropriate practice guidelines set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. A low student-to-teacher ratio allows staff to provide each child with a high level of personal attention. Enrichment in music and creative movement help round out the curriculum.

Our Lady of Peace School
856 Old Edgefield Rd., North Augusta
(803) 279-8396
ourladyofpeaceparish.net/schoolhome.htm
Overview: Fully accredited multi-cultural Christian-based school founded in 1956. Serves grades K3 through grade 8 with before- and after-school care available onsite. All religious denominations and races welcomed. Hot lunch program available.
Academics: Religion, language arts (reading, English, spelling, penmanship, phonics, writing, grammar, literature), mathematics, science, social studies (geography, history, sociology and economics), technology, library skills, physical education, Spanish and fine arts.
Athletics: OLP participates in the CSRA Private Middle School League in sports, including soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, baseball, golf and cheerleading.
Extracurricular activities: Accelerated Reader Program and Book It Program, Math Counts Team, Student Council, Daughters of the American Revolution and Black History Month essay contests, Aiken County and the Scripps Howard Spelling Bees, Reader’s Digest Power Word Challenge, field trips to Ruth Patrick Science Center, Fort Discovery, school-wide science fair, grades 7 and 8 weeklong trip to Washington, DC and Camp K.A.T.E., “God Made Music” Program for Kindergarten through Grade 6, Artists in Residence programs, Duke University Talent Identification Program, community service projects for all grades, school yearbook, foreign exchange student program, Spanish Club, Science Club, Future Cities Science Competition, Governor’s School and Friday morning Mass.
Tuition: $3,740 per student. Prepayment and multiple child discounts are available. Subsidies and financial aid are also available for active parishioners of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and St. Edward’s Catholic Church.

Oxford Learning Center
Eagle Pointe Centre, 4536 Washington Road, Ste. 4, Evans
(706) 650-2225
oxfordlearning.com
Overview: Oxford Learning Center, founded in 1982, is an international franchise with more than 100 centers in the United States, Canada and the Middle East. Oxford Learning Center offers a Little Readers Academy Preschool (ages 3 through 5), Core (grades 1 through 8) and High School Advantage (grades 9-12) programs.
Accreditation: Certified by CITA.
Academics: Offers remedial tutoring and enrichment for grades kindergarten through12. Award-winning Little Readers Academy is an academic half-day preschool with 2 1/2-hour sessions in the morning or afternoon. Little Readers Academy teaches a phonics-based reading program.

Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic School
118 York St. S.E., Aiken
(803) 649-2071
smhoc.info
Overview: Founded in 1906. Catholic school that serves grades K5 through 8. Also accepts students who are not Catholic.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Academics: Commitment to the development of basic skills in math and reading. Curriculum also includes language arts (English, reading/literature, spelling, vocabulary, composition skills and handwriting), Accelerated Reader program, mathematics including algebra in grade 8, social studies, health and science, religion, French in grades 6-8, physical education, music, art, and library skills. Students are encouraged to participate in academic contests and competitions and extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular activities: Academics are enriched by a science fair, social studies fair, Math Counts, Model United Nations, Computer Quiz Bowl, Area I Spelling Bee, Geography Bee and various art and essay contests. St. Mary’s School has an active Student Council and its chapter of National Junior Beta Club has been a model for other schools to set up their own chapters. Other extracurricular activities include an after-school computer class, an annual drama presented by junior high students and a youth choir.

Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic School
1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta
(706) 667-6475
stmaryssaints.org
Overview: Originally named Mount St. Joseph, the school was founded in 1913 by the Georgia province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The current school campus was erected in 1960 and updated in 2002. In 2005-06 the entire school was equipped with state of the art technology to create the 21st Century Model Classroom, complete with computers, Activboards and projectors. Catholic elementary school for grades K5 through 8, with an enrollment of approximately 485 students. Non-Catholic students are also accepted.
Accreditation: Florida Catholic Conference
Academics: Religion plus core subjects math, language arts, science, writing and history are taught daily. Classes in art, computers, library, music, French, Spanish and physical education are also offered.
Athletics: Girls’ and Boys’ soccer, girls’ and boys’ basketball, girls’ and boys’ tennis, golf, cheerleading, girls’ volleyball, boys’ baseball and girls’ and boys’ cross-country.
Extracurricular activities: Chorus, drama, student council, national junior beta club, PAGE academic team, Spanish club, Science club, Brownies and Cub Scouts, science fair, history fair, Mathfax competition, band and literary club. Before- and after-school care is available.

Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School
353 Laurens St., Aiken
(803) 502-0710
sbcprep.org
Overview: Founded on Christian values in 1995, Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School serves children ages 2 through grade 5. Good student to teacher ratio.
Academics: The school uses the A Beka curriculum.
Tuition: $2,900 (10 equal payments of $290) plus registration and book fees. An after-school program is available for an extra charge.

Southgate Christian School
2226 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
(706) 798-2475
southgatebaptist.org
Overview: Founded in 1964. Christian school for grades K3 through 12.
Accreditation: Georgia Private School Accreditation Council. Member of American Association of Christian Schools and the Georgia Association of Christian Schools.
Academics: The Bible is an integral part of each class. Enrichment activities include computer, music and art. High school has interactive satellite classes and is college preparatory.
Athletics: Baseball and basketball.
Extracurricular activities: Student council. Before-and after-school care is available.

Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Kindergarten
1330 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta
(706) 738-8822 ext. 33
lhopkins@trinityonthehill.net
Overview: Half-day program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. School year runs September through May. Experienced Georgia-certified kindergarten teacher, state of Georgia curriculum guidelines are followed. Math, reading skills, science and social studies are taught for preparation for first grade. Teacher-pupil ratio is 2:14. Weekly chapel time and Christian principles are included.
Tuition: Monthly tuition is $145. Registration began in January.

Westminster Schools
3067 Wheeler Road, Augusta
(706) 731-7780 (grades 6-12),
731-5260 (PK-5)
wsa.net
Overview: Founded in 1972. A Christian college preparatory school located in West Augusta. Serves pre-K through grade 12.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Independent Schools/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Academics: Rigorous educational program characterized by academic excellence. In the elementary school, students focus on math, reading, language, spelling, social studies, science and Bible. Co-curricular classes for the elementary school include library, art, music and physical education, and students attend weekly chapels. In the preparatory school, in addition to traditional academics and Bible, students can choose from Latin, Greek and Spanish for their foreign language. Advanced placement courses are available in English literature, English language, calculus, biology, chemistry, Latin-Vergil, Latin literature, Spanish, European history, U.S. government, politics and U.S. history. Electives include art, computer, chorale, band, physical education, debate, drama and yearbook.
Athletics: In the middle and high schools, students choose between baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, track and field, golf, soccer, swimming, softball and tennis.
Extracurricular activities: Art club, band, chorus, orchestra, drama, spring musical, debate teams, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Georgia Math Team League, Key Club, Latin club, Math Counts Club, Model United Nations, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, senior leadership, field trips and yearbook staff.