School type Private, Coed School code 110214 Grades K-12 Mascot Python Founded 1971 | Religious affiliation(s) Non-sectarian Headmaster Paul Bianchi Phone +1 404-377-3491 Color Blue and White | |
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Dean Elementary: Mary Lynn CullenJunior High: Jennifer CoxHigh School: Brett Hardin Similar Atlanta Internatio School, The Westmins Schools, Pace Academy, Lovett School, Woodward Academy Profiles |
The paideia school experience
The Paideia School (pronounced pie-day-uh) is an independent school located in intown Atlanta, Georgia. It teaches children ages 3 through 18.
Contents
- The paideia school experience
- Project innovate 2015 at the paideia school
- History
- Facilities
- Clubs
- Competitive
- Non Competitive
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Athletics
- References
Project innovate 2015 at the paideia school
History
The Paideia School was founded in 1971 by parents who wanted an individualized, creative, and intellectually challenging education for their children. The original building at 1509 Ponce de Leon housed the entire school of 140 students during the first two years. In 1973 the school purchased the adjoining property and added a high school program. Two additional buildings were constructed in 1977 to allow for increased enrollment and to provide improved facilities for existing programs. Additional buildings were purchased in the 1980s for classrooms, laboratories, and the upper school library.
A new gym and theater complex was opened in 1989, and a 25,000-square-foot high school classroom building with library and computer facilities was opened in 1995. In 1999 renovations were completed on the Neel Reid house at 1341 Ponce de Leon and a half-day program was moved there. Playing fields were opened in 1999 in Avondale Estates, and the Music and Art Center opened in the fall of 2001. With the start of the 2008-2009 school year, the school opened several new facilities for the junior high, physical education, drama and music programs built with money raised in the $25 million Campaign for All Ages. These facilities include a new junior high building, an expanded chorus program room, an expanded main gym, a multipurpose gym, a black box theater, art display area, a fitness center, an open green space and increased parking. Paideia School now has over 900 students from age three through 12th grade. The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
Facilities
Clubs
A wide variety of extracurriculars take place on campus. Student interest drives most activities.
Competitive
Non-Competitive
Student Government
The Steering Committee is Paideia's student government organization. The committee plans social events for the entire High School including, The Bash, Spirit Week, and Class Points competitions. The committee also provides financial support for other student organizations.
Student Publications
Athletics
Over half of the students in the high school play on one of the junior varsity and varsity teams in 10 sports: soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, track, swimming and diving, volleyball, cross-country, ultimate Frisbee, and tennis. The athletic program emphasizes participation, high quality instruction, and teamwork. Presently, the no-cut system is being examined in the particularly crowded sports of soccer and basketball to try to address problems caused by this crowding.