History & Accreditation
- Founded in 2002
- Operations began in 2003 with 11 students
- Current enrollment: 87 students
- The school has 501 (c)(3) status
- Governed by the Board of Trustees, the School Director and the Leadership Group
- Academe of the Oaks is a part of the international Waldorf school movement and a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- Academe has full accreditation through AWSNA/Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Academe of the Oaks has membership with Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) and Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)
Academics
- Academe of the Oaks is a college preparatory high school offering the international Waldorf high school curriculum
- Courses are taught with an emphasis on active involvement, discovery, rigor, and creative thinking
- Course reading materials are typically primary sources, not textbooks
- Students are encouraged to be resourceful, independent, and proactive in solving unfamiliar problems
- The curriculum is arranged to inspire students in each stage of their development during high school
- The curriculum takes a global perspective, including projects involving Africa, South America, the Middle East, and Asia
- The school is non-sectarian
- Honors courses are offered
- AP Exams administered in May of each year
- Semester grades and written reports twice a year and progress reports twice a year
- Parent/student/teacher conferences twice a year
Faculty
- 87% of full-time faculty hold advanced degrees
- 67% of part-time faculty hold advanced degrees
- 7 full-time faculty and 7 part-time faculty
- Student/teacher ratio: 10
Students
- 92Students
- Socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and international diversity
- 44% students of color
- 12 classes graduated
Parents
- Parent Council
- Booster Club
- Volunteer work, fundraising
Extracurriculars & Competitions
- Electives: Model UN, Computer Science, The 1960s, Art, Aborigines Technology, Mythology, Photography
- Clubs: Debate, Robotics, Green Club, Cycling Club, Running Club, Fencing Club, Film Club
- Georgia Governor’s Honors program
- United States Senate Youth program
- National Merit honorees and semi-finalists
- American Mathematics Competition
- State Trigstar Competition
- National Spanish Competition
- Book Award winners for many colleges
- Literary Magazine
- Yearbook
Athletics
- Girls volleyball
- Girls and boys basketball
- Co-ed soccer
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Track and field
- Swimming
Arts/Music & Performing Arts
- Fine and practical arts
- Theatrical performances twice yearly (grades 10 and 12)
- Electives: string orchestra, guitar ensemble, drumming ensemble, jazz ensemble, and choir
- Advanced choir (Academe Singers)
- All-school music performances twice yearly
- Academe students selected for All-State Orchestra, All-State Chorus, and GISA All-Select Chorus
- Student talent show
Trips
- Week-long class trips for grades 9 through 12 in conjunction with select main lesson blocks
- Field trips and excursions throughout the year complement classroom instruction
Community Service
- 40 hours community service (“service learning”) each academic year (to meet graduation requirement)
International Exchange Program
- Academe of the Oaks offers international exchange opportunities with schools in Peru, Argentina, Spain, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Israel
- Academe is approved to issue the I-20 for international students
Tuition
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Financial Aid
- Need-based financial aid program
- Awards range from 10 % to 50 %
Location
- The address is 146 New Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030. We’re between Agnes Scott College and Avondale MARTA Station
- The phone number is (404) 405-2173
Non Discrimination Policy
Academe of the Oaks does not rely upon or refer in any way to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation in reviewing applications for admission, nor in establishing and administering its student policies and programs (including financial aid or participation in extra-curricular activities) or according students rights, privileges, and responsibilities. Nor does Academe of the Oaks rely upon any of those characteristics in hiring, firing, or the administration of employee rights and responsibilities, including compensation and promotion.