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==History==
==History==
Sophia Academy was founded in 1999 by Maria Corrigan. At the time, it had 11 students.<ref name="Sophia Academy History">{{cite web|url=http://www.sophiaacademy.org/history/|title=Sophia Academy History|accessdate=2015-09-02|author=SA}}</ref> Its initial campus was on a rental property,<ref name=History>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160619105520/http://www.sophiaacademy.org/history|title=History|publisher=Sophia Academy|accessdate=2020-05-12}}</ref> in what became [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]].
Sophia Academy was founded in 1999 by Maria Corrigan. At the time, it had 11 students.<ref name="Sophia Academy History">{{cite web|url=http://www.sophiaacademy.org/history/|title=Sophia Academy History|accessdate=2015-09-02|author=SA}}</ref> Its initial campus was on a rental property,<ref name=History>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160619105520/http://www.sophiaacademy.org/history|title=History|publisher=Sophia Academy|accessdate=2020-05-12}}</ref> in what became [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20041101112650/http://www.sophiaacademy.org/|title=Home|publisher=Sophia Academy|date=2004-11-01|accessdate=2020-05-12|quote=650 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30238}}</ref>


The school achieved accreditation in 2006 from the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]].<ref name="Institution Summary"/>
The school achieved accreditation in 2006 from the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]].<ref name="Institution Summary"/>


In the 2005-2006 school year the administration sought to establish a new campus and did a capital campaign. Construction began circa 2007.<ref name=History/>
In the 2005-2006 school year the administration sought to establish a new campus and did a capital campaign. Construction began circa 2007.<ref name=History/> The new campus was in [[Chamblee, Georgia|Chamblee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160616114549/http://sophiaacademy.org/|title=Home|publisher=Sophia Academy|date=2016-06-16|accessdate=2020-05-12|quote=2880 Dresden Drive Atlanta GA 30341}}</ref>


It became recognized as a Catholic school in 2013. Jenni Ellis became the principal in 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/best-class-sophia-academy-sees-off-first-graduating-class/H0n5z8Ei9mBWPt3sNCJrLL/|title=Best in class: Sophia Academy sees off first graduating class|newspaper=[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|date=2016-07-07|accessdate=2020-05-12}}</ref> as Corrigan had retired.<ref name=History/>
It became recognized as a Catholic school in 2013. Jenni Ellis became the principal in 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/best-class-sophia-academy-sees-off-first-graduating-class/H0n5z8Ei9mBWPt3sNCJrLL/|title=Best in class: Sophia Academy sees off first graduating class|newspaper=[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|date=2016-07-07|accessdate=2020-05-12}}</ref> as Corrigan had retired.<ref name=History/>

Revision as of 13:13, 12 May 2020

Sophia Academy
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(second) 2880 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30341
(first) 650 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30328
Coordinates33°52′36″N 84°16′38″W / 33.87667°N 84.27722°W / 33.87667; -84.27722
Information
School typePrivately funded, Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1999
FounderMarie Corrigan
StatusOpen
Head of schoolJenni Ellis
GradesPreK3-12
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Blue and gold   
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
National Catholic Educational Association
AffiliationPrivate
Admissions DirectorJennifer Artique
Athletic DirectorJohn Turner
Websitesophiaacademy.org

Sophia Academy was a private, Roman Catholic PreK3-12 school near Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[2] It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.

History

Sophia Academy was founded in 1999 by Maria Corrigan. At the time, it had 11 students.[3] Its initial campus was on a rental property,[4] in what became Sandy Springs.[5]

The school achieved accreditation in 2006 from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[1]

In the 2005-2006 school year the administration sought to establish a new campus and did a capital campaign. Construction began circa 2007.[4] The new campus was in Chamblee.[6]

It became recognized as a Catholic school in 2013. Jenni Ellis became the principal in 2016,[7] as Corrigan had retired.[4]

It merged into Notre Dame Academy in Duluth, Georgia effective August 2017. The previous Sophia Academy campus closed, with operations moved to Notre Dame.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Institution Summary, AdvancED, Retrieved 2015-09-15
  2. ^ "School Website." Sophia Academy. Retrieved on September 2, 2015.
  3. ^ SA. "Sophia Academy History". Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  4. ^ a b c "History". Sophia Academy. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  5. ^ "Home". Sophia Academy. 2004-11-01. Retrieved 2020-05-12. 650 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30238
  6. ^ "Home". Sophia Academy. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2020-05-12. 2880 Dresden Drive Atlanta GA 30341
  7. ^ "Best in class: Sophia Academy sees off first graduating class". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  8. ^ Golden, Nichole (2017-01-12). "Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August". Georgia Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
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