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state-of-the-art electronic classrooms,
        a student-managed cafe, and a food
        court for students. Program offerings
        include accounting, cosmetology,
        criminal justice, early childhood
        education, engineering, nursing,                                          21
        and welding.
                                                                              SCHOOLS
        Honored as one of the Best
        Communities for Music Education
        from the NAMM Foundation,
        robust art and music programs
        are supported by Athens’ creative
        communities. Organizations such                                     13,000
        as AthFest Educates, Athens-Clarke
        County Leisure Services, and even                                    STUDENTS
        homegrown rock band Widespread
        Panic provide learning opportunities
        in the fine arts to create spaces for
        students to apply and connect skills
        across all areas of learning.

        Nestled in a vibrant college town, the
        district thrives on strong partnerships
        among educators, parents, businesses,
        and civic organizations, including
        partnerships with local organizations
        such as the Foundation for Excellence in
        Education, Books for Keeps, United Way                            $8 Million
        of NE Georgia, and Envision Athens.
        The partners share a commitment to                                 in Scholarships
        educational achievement for today’s
        students and the preparedness of
        tomorrow’s workforce.

        Clarke County School District
        440-1 Dearing Extension                                             Electronic devices
        Athens, GA 30606
        (706) 546-7721                                                      for every student
        clarke.k12.ga.us

        REQUIREMENTS FOR
        STUDENT REGISTRATION                 FOOTHILLS EDUCATION
        Children must be 4 years old on or   CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL                   All courses are mastery-based,
        before Sept. 1 to enter pre-K, 5 years   Foothills Education Charter High   which means students cannot fail a
        old on or before Sept. 1 to enter    School is North-Middle Georgia’s    course. There are no deadlines, so
        kindergarten, and 6 years old on or   answer for those students who cannot   students can take as much, or as
        before Sept. 1 to enter first grade.   work on a high school diploma during   little time as needed to successfully
        Registration requires:               the traditional school day. Foothills   complete coursework. To better
          • child’s birth certificate        offers an opportunity to any student   meet the different learning styles of
          • child’s Social Security card (or      who wishes to earn an accredited
            parent may have this requirement   Georgia High School Diploma.      students, Foothills offers a variety of
            waived by signing a statement                                        course formats including textbook and
            objecting to the requirement –   Sixteen locations across the North-  web-based instruction. All methods
            O.C.G.A. 20-2-150)               Middle Georgia region offer a full   provide self-paced, individualized
          • child’s immunization record      range of high school courses in a   mastery learning.
            (Georgia Form 3231)              convenient, flexible, self-paced format.
          • two proofs of residence          All classes are held in the evening so   Foothills Education Charter High
            (mortgage, lease, rental         students can work during the day    School is fully accredited by the
            agreement, or current utility bill)  and attend school at night. Tuition is   Georgia Accrediting Commission and
          • picture I.D. of parent or        100% FREE for students who enroll at   Cognia (formerly AdvancED) as a K-12
            legal guardian                   Foothills full time.                public charter school.



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