Schools

Have you heard about the HOPE Program?
HOPE — Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally — is Georgia's unique scholarship and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.


HOPE is funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education, which also funds Georgia's statewide prekindergarten program. Since the HOPE Program began in 1993, over $5.8 billion in HOPE funds have been awarded to more than 1.4 million students attending Georgia's colleges, universities, and technical colleges.
HOPE Scholarship Program

**TIP** Both my daughters and sons schools provided me with a private tour. This was definitely beneficial in easing anxiety for both us and our kids.

Georgia Immunization Requirements for school students. Here is a link to the PDF from Immunization PDF from the state of Georgia

You will also need to get a hearing and vision screening test for most school age children. I moved in in July and didn't have a pediatrician yet...you can get these screenings done at several of the local med centers I got mine completed at STAT Medical in Johns Creek.

FINDING A SCHOOL
Of course several factors play into what school your child will attend. A good resourse to start comparing schools is
 Great Schools.ORG

Big Book of Schools Resource Guide from Atlanta Parent
The Big Book of Schools, published annually in the fall, is the ultimate guide dedicated to schools and education in metro Atlanta. It covers early education, special needs, educational services and after-school activities. Click here to view online

Private School open house directory


What is CRCT  Testing?
CRCT Test
If your children attend public schools in GA they will be required to take the CRCT test. The CRCT is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the state adopted curriculum including the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) in reading, English/language arts, and mathematics and the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) in science and social studies.