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music programs are supported by Athens’ Foothills Regional High School is
creative communities. Organizations such a welcoming place for students who
as AthFest Educates, Athens-Clarke County cannot work on a high school diploma
Leisure Services, and even homegrown rock during the traditional school day. Foothills
band Widespread Panic provide learning offers an option for high school-aged
opportunities in the fine arts to create students who wish to earn an accredited
spaces for students to apply and connect Georgia High School Diploma. Classes
skills across all areas of learning. are offered from 4:30-8:30 pm Monday
Our schools thrive on robust through Thursday.
collaborations among educators, parents, Courses are mastery-based, which
businesses, and civic organizations, means students cannot fail a course.
including partnerships with local Foothills offers a variety of course formats,
organizations such as the Athens Area including web-based instruction with
Chamber of Commerce, Foundation for live teachers. Foothills is also successful
Excellence in Education, Books for Keeps, because of its student support team, which
and Envision Athens. These partners includes mentors for each student, career
share a commitment to educational specialists, counselors, and social workers.
ABOVE: Clarke County School District achievement for today’s students and the Sixteen Foothills schools across the
TOP RIGHT: Foothills Regional High School
preparedness of tomorrow’s workforce. North-Middle Georgia region offer a
595 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606 full range of high school courses in a
706-546-7721 | clarke.k12.ga.us self-paced format. Tuition is free for

accounting, cosmetology, criminal justice,
early childhood education, engineering,
nursing, and welding. 2,500
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Additionally, the district provides high- Schools Students Faculty
& Sta
quality education and support services to
pregnant women, infants, and preschool
children at its two Early Learning Centers.
The goal of these programs is to fully
engage parents in the educational 3 2 AP Honor $8
Programs
process so that students can experience (Athens Community Career High Schools Million
school success. Academy, 2 Early Learning in scholarships awarded
for graduates in 2023
Honored as one of the Best Centers, and an Alternative
Education Center)
Communities for Music Education by Source: National Center for Education Statistics 2022-2023 school year
the NAMM Foundation, robust art and

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