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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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