Brandon Hall School

Brandon Hall School
Address
1701 Brandon Hall Drive
Atlanta, Georgia
USA
Information
Type Independent, Coeducational, College-preparatory school, Boarding School, Day School, Nonsectarian
Motto Leadership, Scholarship and Service
Established 1959
President John L. Singleton, Ed.D.
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Navy Blue & Gold
Mascot Panthers
Website Brandon Hall School

Brandon Hall School is metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia's only independent, coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades 6-12. Located within a lovely forested area along the Chattahoochee River in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta, the school offers a broad range of athletic and arts-oriented opportunities and a variety of multi-cultural and travel experiences. The school has approximately 200 students.

History

Originally founded as a tutorial proprietary school in 1959 by Theodore Hecht.

Brandon Hall School received U.S. Department of Education recognition as a Blue Ribbon School for the 1984-1985 school year.[1]

Accreditation

Brandon Hall School is accredited by AdvancEd Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/(SACS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The school is also a member of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Small Boarding Schools Association (SBSA) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).

Academics

Students experience a college preparatory curriculum that focuses on STEAM fields of study (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), use project-based learning, and innovative technologies.

Arts

The Fine Arts Department at Brandon Hall School offers courses in Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media Sculpture, Printmaking, Middle School Theatre, Drama, Dance, Acting Methods and Techniques, Cardio Movement, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Integrated Fine Arts, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music.

Athletics

As a member of the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), Brandon Hall offers Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School levels sports including: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field.

Student Life

There are extracurricular clubs and activities, sports, and community service opportunities for students. Students also have traveling opportunities domestic and abroad, Field Days, Homecoming, Prom, and ball games.

Student Travel Programs

Students take learning-standards based trips domestic and abroad, during the year and during the summer.

References

  1. Schools Recognized: 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002, Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education

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