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University of Georgia
Innovation District

Classic Education in the Classic City

ducation is a cornerstone Students have opportunities to participate programs are supported by Athens’
of Athens. Outstanding in distinctive educational programs and creative communities. Organizations
public early, middle, and earn college credits with the University such as AthFest Educates, Athens-Clarke
high schools, stellar private of Georgia, Athens Technical College, the County Leisure Services, and even
schools, and world-class University of North Georgia, and Piedmont homegrown rock band Widespread Panic
universities and post-secondary options University. Both high schools, recognized provide learning opportunities in the fine
develop well-rounded students who as AP Honor Schools, offer more than 20 arts to create spaces for students to apply
learn what’s in the books as well as AP courses. The Class of 2021 received and connect skills across all areas
about community service. The more than $8 million in scholarships (not of learning.
exceptional schools in Athens are including HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships).
internationally recognized and specialize Nestled in a vibrant college town, our
in preparing students for the modern The Athens Community Career Academy, schools thrive on strong collaboration
workforce and beyond. partnering with Athens Technical College, among educators, parents, businesses,
offers an innovative environment for high and civic organizations, including
CLARKE COUNTY school students to receive career-focused, partnerships with local organizations
SCHOOL DISTRICT college-level courses. The academy boasts such as the Foundation for Excellence
The Clarke County School District serves state-of-the-art electronic classrooms, a in Education, Books for Keeps, United
13,000 students across 21 schools, student-managed cafe, and a food court Way of NE Georgia, and Envision Athens.
providing every child with rigorous for students. Program offerings include The partners share a commitment to
academic programs and innovative accounting, cosmetology, criminal justice, educational achievement for today’s
environments. The district’s mission is early childhood education, engineering, students and the preparedness of
to ensure every graduate is college nursing, and welding. tomorrow’s workforce.
and career ready and in a position to Clarke County School District
succeed — they are ready to lead, Honored as one of the Best Communities 595 Prince Ave.
become agents of change, and positively for Music Education from the NAMM Athens, GA 30601
impact their communities. Foundation, robust art, and music (706) 546-7721 | clarke.k12.ga.us

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