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== Accredidation == |
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The Epstein School has dual accreditation from [[Southern_Association_of_Independent_Schools]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Association_of_Independent_Schools/ Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS)].The |
The Epstein School has dual accreditation from [[Southern_Association_of_Independent_Schools]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Association_of_Independent_Schools/ Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS)]. The Epstein School is a leader in computer and technology education, and has expanded math and science programs. In addition, they offer enrichment opportunities in drama, music and studio arts that foster creative expression and cultural appreciation, as well as an excellent sports program. |
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The current Head of School for the Epstein School is Mr. Stan Beiner.<ref>http://www.epsteinatlanta.org/podium/default.aspx?t=17042</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:46, 19 September 2009
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| Motto | Two Languages, One Community |
| Website | http://www.epsteinatlanta.org |
The Epstein School is an award-winning Jewish Day School located in Sandy Springs, Georgia[1] for children from 18 months through eighth grade. Founded in 1973, Epstein has been providing a bilingual (English-Hebrew) academic learning environment grounded in Jewish values for 36 years.
Academic excellence
- 100% of the 8th grade class was accepted to the high school of their choice.[2]
- In 2008-2009- over 50% of the 7th grade class qualified to test for the Duke University TIP Program and all of them received state recognition; 4 received national recognition.[3]
- In 2009, greater than 50% of Epstein graduates enrolled in Honors English, Honor Social Studies and advanced math classes as high school freshman.
- The Epstein School's standardized test scores range between the 95th and the 99th percentiles.
- The boys basketball team won 1st place in their league and boys soccer placed Second.
- Epstein’s curriculum includes a 2-year Spanish program beginning at 7th grade.
- More than 80% of the lead teachers have advanced degrees.
National recognition
In 2005, Epstein was identified as a U.S. Department of Education Innovator[4] and is one of only three Jewish day schools in the nation to be honored as a 2004 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accredidation
The Epstein School has dual accreditation from Southern_Association_of_Independent_Schools and Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). The Epstein School is a leader in computer and technology education, and has expanded math and science programs. In addition, they offer enrichment opportunities in drama, music and studio arts that foster creative expression and cultural appreciation, as well as an excellent sports program. The current Head of School for the Epstein School is Mr. Stan Beiner.[5]
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