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SUMMER CAMP AT BELVOIR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE! At BCA’s Summer Camp, children return year after year to enjoy a fun-filled summer! Call today to learn more! Open to boys and girls, ages Pre-K3 - 9th grade. 800 BELVOIR AVENUE CHATTANOOGA, TN 423.622.3755 W W W. B C A L I O N S . O R G Chattanooga Christian School Reaching Higher - Growing Deeper Independent School Profiles Bachman Academy 414 Brymer Creek Rd. McDonald, TN 37353 p: (423) 479-4523 f: (423) 472-2718 www.bachmanacademy.org admissions@bachmanacademy.org Founded: 1999 Grades: 6th-12th Total Students: 35 Avg. Class Size: 5 Religious Affiliation: Nonsectarian Tuition: $18,779 day | $38,845 five-day | $48,275 boarding Uniforms: Yes Bachman Academy’s mission is to empower students who have learning differences to develop the skills and values necessary for success in our global community. Bachman is a boarding and day school for children who have language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, and attention issues, such as ADHD. Bachman Academy provides a language-rich program of study emphasizing active learning. In addition to college-prep academics, the academy offers elective career focuses in equestrian, horticulture, mechanics, and woodworking. Bachman Academy is dually accredited by SAIS/SACS. Baylor School 171 Baylor School Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: (423) 267-5902 f: (423) 757-2525 www.baylorschool.org admission@baylorschool.org Founded: 1893 423-265-6411 « CCSK12.COM Founded: 1887 Total Students: 180 (for 2012-2013) Avg. Class Size: 15 Religious Affiliation: Christian (Lutheran) Tuition: (2013-2014) $3,650 pre-K3 and pre-K4 (1/2 day program) | $6,350 Kindergarten | $6,900 1st–5th | $7,350 6th–8th Uniforms: Yes Belvoir Christian Academy (BCA) is fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation and SACS/CASI. BCA has been serving the Chattanooga community for 125 years and focuses on academic excellence and spiritual growth for each child. A small school, BCA is able to offer individual attention in a family-oriented environment. Extra-curricular activities include a variety of sports, such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, track and golf. In addition, students may participate in Taekwondo, gymnastics, choir, piano, and voice lessons. Berean Academy Founded: 1972 Grades: K3-12th Tuition: (for 2013-2014) $21,203 day (6th-12th) | $43,184 boarding (9th-12th) Total Students: 298 Uniforms: Yes Religious Affiliation: Baptist Avg. Class Size: 18 Tuition: Call for information Uniforms: Dress Code Berean Academy exists to provide an academic education within the context of a Christian worldview, to promote physical, spiritual, and social growth through supervised activities, and to prepare young people for a life of service to the glory of God. continued on page 102 102 CITYSCOPEM AG.COM Can you find seven things that are different in these photos? Grades: pre-K3—8th 441 Berean Lane Hixson, TN 37343 p: (423) 877-1288 f: (423) 875-5965 www.bereanacademy.net info@bereanacademy.net Baylor School is one of the country’s leading college preparatory schools, and 100% of Baylor graduates attend college. The most recent graduating class earned more than $12 million in college scholarships. At Baylor, students quickly find peers who value academic achievement and are surrounded by a faculty committed to helping them reach their full potential. The mission See the Difference? 800 Belvoir Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37412 p: (423) 622-3755 f: (423) 622-0177 www.bcalions.org admissions@bcalions.org Total Students: 1,030 Religious Affiliation: At Baylor, faith is central to every person’s life and the study of religion is an essential part of a complete education. The school welcomes and respects all faiths. KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE Belvoir Christian Academy Grades: 6th-12th Avg. Class Size: 13 3 3 5 4 C H A R G E R D R I V E « C H AT T A N O O G A , T N 3 7 4 0 9 of Baylor School is to foster in students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world. Baylor can teach you how to look harder and find more. In fact, that’s the point of Walkabout. Open to all students in grades 6-12, Walkabout can take you from bouldering on Signal Mountain to kayaking in India. To find out more, visit www.baylorschool.org. BaylorLeads 171 Baylor School Road | Chattanooga, TN 37405 | (423) 267-5902 for Admission 1. red paddle removed 2. boat changes color 3. Baylor flag added 4. Baylor logo added to helmet 5. water bottle added 6. sunglasses added 7. shovel removed B E LV O I R CHRISTIAN ACADEMY continued from page 100 Boyd-Buchanan School 4650 Buccaneer Trail Chattanooga, TN 37411 p: (423) 622-6177 f: (423) 508-2218 www.bbschool.org klieberum@bbschool.org • Pre K-12 Christian School • SACS Accredited • TSSAA Member Contact the Office of Admissions today at (423)883-3387 to schedule a tour! 7815 Shallowford Rd. • Chattanooga, TN 37421 www.gracechatt.org Primrose Schools Summer Camp– ® Passport to Adventure! From the great outdoors and virtual travel to music Founded: 1952 Founded: 1913 Grades: pre-K3-12th Grades: pre-K–5th Total Students: 913 Total Students: 300 Avg. Class Size: 15 Avg. Class Size: 15 Religious Affiliation: Christian Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $6,950 (pre-K) | $7,020 (K-5th) | $8,300 (6th–8th) | $9,450 (9th–12th) Tuition: $9,750 (pre-K) | $12,975 (K–5th) Uniforms: Yes Uniforms: Yes Boyd-Buchanan School offers a loving, Christ-centered environment for developing the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical potential of each student. The school prepares students to walk with the Master and to embrace life’s challenges with joy, courage and wisdom. It is committed to offering young people a source of truth, strength, and vision for today’s changing world, and strives to guide students toward possessing the heart and spirit of Jesus. Located on 58 acres, Boyd-Buchanan provides a wellrounded college preparatory educational environment that stresses academic excellence, innovation technology integration, diverse fine arts opportunities, and a legacy of success in athletics. The Bright School is committed to providing a developmentally appropriate elementary experience for children in a safe and nurturing environment. It strives to develop young learners through play, discovery, expression, and inquiry. Children learn in a stimulating setting that encourages them to think, solve problems on their own, and work together to reach their greatest potential. The school works to build a firm foundation in reading, writing, and math that will sustain students through their educational journeys beyond Bright School. Brainerd Baptist School creative activities and fun adventures with friends will 300 Brookfield Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37411 p: (423) 622-3873 f: (423) 624-5164 www.brainerdbaptistschool.org scorcoran@brainerdbaptist.org help Explorers play, laugh and learn their way through Founded: 1953 and dance, Camp PrimroseSM is your family’s passport to adventure and fun this summer! Exciting field trips, an unforgettable summer. Start planning your summer adventure now – CampPrimrose.com Grades: K3-5th Total Students: 306 Avg. Class Size: 14 Religious Affiliation: Christian (Nondenominational) Tuition: $3,184 K3 (T/Th) | $4,530 K3 and K4 (MWF) | $5,562 K3 and K4 (MF) | $7,208 K5 (MF) | $7,481 (1st-5th) Uniforms: Yes Primrose School of East Brainerd 423.499.5584 | PrimroseEastBrainerd.com Primrose School of Hixson 423.870.4840 | PrimroseHixson.com Each Primrose School is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools and The Leader in Educational Child Care are trademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2013 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved. 104 CITYSCOPEM AG.COM The Bright School 1950 McDade Lane Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: (423) 267-8546 f: (423) 265-0025 www.brightschool.com bmoore@brightschool.com Brainerd Baptist School (BBS) is an independent Christian school that offers a challenging curriculum through which teachers instill a love of learning in their students. BBS offers a robust fine arts program, innovative technology that is among the best in the city, and a strong athletic program for its students. Graduates routinely excel at the best middle/ high schools in Chattanooga. * per school website Calvary Christian School* 4601 North Ter. Chattanooga, TN 37411 p: (423) 622-2181 f: (423) 622-0150 www.ccseagles.org calvary4601@mybluelight.com Founded: 1976 Grades: K4–12th Total Students: N/A Avg. Class Size: N/A Religious Affiliation: Independent Baptist Tuition: N/A Uniforms: Yes For over 35 years, Calvary Christian School (CCS) has educated children from a biblical point of view. Children are taught by highly qualified, spiritual teachers and enjoy a low student-teacher ratio. CCS places a strong emphasis on patriotism, discipline and moral values. CCS is affiliated with the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools. continued on page 104 continued from page 102 Chattanooga Christian School 3354 Charger Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37409 p: (423) 265-6411 f: (423) 756-4044 www.ccsk12.com dgrisham@ccsk12.com Collegedale Academy P.O. Box 628 4855 College Dr. East Collegedale, TN 37315 p: (423) 396-2124 f: (423) 396-3363 www.collegedaleacademy.com info@collegedaleacademy.com Founded: 1892 Founded: 1970 Grades: 9th–12th Grades: K-12th Total Students: 343 Total Students: 1,152 Avg. Class Size: 17-22 Religious Affiliation: Christian (Interdenominational) Tuition: (for 2013-2014) $6,678 elementary | $7,668 middle | $9,331 high Uniforms: Dress Code Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) is a K-12th grade day school nestled on 60 acres at the foot of beautiful Lookout Mountain. CCS has been serving Christian families in the Chattanooga area for over 40 years. “Reaching Higher, Growing Deeper” is the theme applied to all that is done at CCS to educate students. Chattanooga Christian School is committed to providing an environment that allows children to grow and realize their full, God-given potential. 106 Avg. Class Size: 18 Girls Preparatory School 205 Island Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: (423) 634-7644 f: (423) 634-7643 www.gps.edu admissions@gps.edu Founded: 1906 Grades: 6th–12th Total Students: 600 Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Avg. Class Size: 15 Tuition: $7,200 constituent | $8,760 non-constituent Tuition: $20,570 (may vary by grades, day students and boarders) Religious Affiliation: None Uniforms: Yes Uniforms: Yes Collegedale Academy is a private, fouryear, coeducational secondary school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist church. The school provides education in general and college preparatory curriculum. Collegedale Academy’s mission is to educate, equip, and inspire students to recognize God’s call, reach out to others, and reveal His truth. We are a school where academics intersect with a personal relationship with Christ. Students have opportunities such as mission trips, student week-of-prayers, oversea music trips, sports teams, college credit classes, and class organizations. Girls Preparatory School (GPS) creates leaders by engaging the mind, stimulating the spirit, instilling values and self-confidence, and challenging girls to recognize their membership in the global community. Founded in 1906, the school is one of the largest secondary independent girls’ day schools in the United States, serving 600 girls in grades 6-12 from southeast Tennessee and northeast Georgia. Among its unique features is an integrated iPad and laptop program that incorporates interactive e-textbooks and dynamic educational applications that guide CITYSCOPEM AG.COM students in collecting, assimilating, and communicating knowledge. The global education initiative encourages students to become active world citizens and to engage in learning that broadens their intellectual horizons and deepens their understanding of the world’s issues. In the classroom, faculty members work to foster both intellect and character in each girl while focusing on and teaching to girls’ strengths. In the athletic arena, GPS was recognized in 2012 by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) for having the highest performing athletic program among Division II-AA schools. Grace Baptist Academy 7815 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 892-8222 f: (423) 894-1194 www.gracechatt.org admissions@mygracechatt.org Founded: 1985 Grades: K4–12th; Grace Children’s Center 2 months—4 years Total Students: 575 Avg. Class Size: 16 continued on page 106 continued from page 104 Proudly Supporting Chattanooga Area Schools CityScope & HealthScope magazines Religious Affiliation: Baptist Uniforms: Yes (1st grade and up) Tuition: $5,615 elementary | $6,715 middle | $7,295 high Hickory Valley Christian School (HVCS) is a private Christian school that offers academic excellence, small class sizes, and individualized learning with a focus on integrated technology in a Christ-centered, nurturing environment. HVCS focuses on five things: (1) meeting children where they are, (2) giving students the intellectual capacity to face the future, (3) making learning fun, (4) helping students grow in their sense of global awareness, and (5) working towards Christ-centeredness. Uniforms: Yes Grace Academy is a private Christian school serving the metropolitan Chattanooga area and the surrounding counties in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Grace is committed to providing an excellent educational program by utilizing the appropriate curriculum and methods to establish a creative, supportive and wholesome atmosphere for its students. The total educational experience is designed to help students recognize their learning styles, abilities and talents, and to use them in pursuing God’s design for their lives. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy 2201 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 894-0597 f: (866) 567-4496 www.hamiltonheights.net hhca@hamiltonheights.net Grades: 6th–12th (day), 9th–12th (boarding) Founded: 1997 Total Students: 914 Avg. Class Size: 14 Total Students: 71 Avg. Class Size: 13 Religious Affiliation: Christian (Nondenominational) Religious Affiliation: Nondenominational Tuition: $21,690 day | $40,860 boarding Uniforms: No Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (HHCA) was founded to offer a unique educational opportunity for secondary high school students at an affordable tuition rate. HHCA has full accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Hamilton Heights does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, national/ethnic origin or physical disability when determining the qualification of an applicant for enrollment. Hickory Valley Christian School 6605 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 894-3200 f: (423) 894-8665 www.hvcs.org jexum@hvcs.org 108 CITYSCOPEM AG.COM Founded: 1905 Grades: 9th–12th Tuition: $4,500 CityScopeMag.com & HealthScopeMag.com McCallie School 500 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 p: (423) 624-8300 f: (423) 493-5426 www.mccallie.org info@mccallie.org Founded: 1980 Grades: pre-K–5th than themselves, THAT IMPORTANT THINGS ARE EXPECT ED and that other people are counting on them OF THEM, –Bob Unger, “Boys Need Our Help to Become Tomorrow’s Men” . mccallie.org 423.634.8300 Uniforms: Yes “We want you to be educated, but honestly, we want more than that. We want you to be capable, committed, and morally courageous, to become men who make a positive difference in your world. We want you to strive for excellence, to live honorably, to act responsibly, to seek intellectual and spiritual truth and to help others.” –Headmaster Dr. R. Kirk Walker Jr. ‘69 Notre Dame High School 2701 Vermont Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 p: (423) 624-4618 f: (423) 624-4621 www.myndhs.com communications@myndhs.com Founded: 1876 Grades: 9th–12th Total Students: 409 Avg. Class Size: 18 Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Avg. Class Size: 10 Tuition: $10,190 Catholic students (includes fees and books) | $13,445 nonCatholic students (includes fees and books) Religious Affiliation: Nondenominational Uniforms: Yes Tuition: $2,300–$6,655 (varies by age and hours) Named one of the Top 50 Catholic schools in the nation, Notre Dame has Total Students: 120 bigger BOYS NEED TO KNOW they belong to something continued on page 108 CITYSCOPEM AG.COM 109 TIGI | Class of 2023 Adopted from Ethiopia at 18 months old. Wants to be a zookeeper when she grows up. Says SBA is a happy place. Mom and Dad chose SBA for the personal and biblical investment made in every student. They wanted Tigi to be seen as her own little person. discover the Come see what we’re all about. difference a lee university education SIL LVERDALE V ERDA D LE DA B A P T I S T A C A D E M Y can make. www.silverdaleba.org continued from page 106 been serving the Chattanooga community since 1876, providing excellence in Catholic education. Notre Dame offers a diverse and challenging college-prep program and welcomes students of all faiths. Oakwood Christian Academy 113 Oakwood St. Chickamauga, GA 30707 p: (706) 375-7247 f: (706) 375-5216 www.ocaeagles.org laurahulsey@oca.oakwoodbc.org Founded: 1992 Grades: pre-K3–12th Total Students: 280 (for 2012-2013) Avg. Class Size: 12 Religious Affiliation: Baptist Tuition: $4,100-$6,500 (varies by grade) Uniforms: Yes (1st grade and up) Oakwood Christian Academy (OCA) promotes a Christ-centered curriculum and focuses in all areas on helping students develop a biblical worldview. A fully accredited school, Oakwood has an academically challenging curriculum and certified Christian faculty. The school offers chapel programs for students from kindergarten to high school, and extension enrichment classes including 110 music, P.E., Spanish, technology lab, library, band, art and chorus. Additional electives for Jr./Sr. high school students include sign language, practical technology, home economics, media development, and strength training. OCA has partnered with Truett-McConnell College to offer ACCEL classes to our 11th-12th grade students for dual enrollment. The only cost to parents is the price of books. Sports programs include soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, baseball, track and golf. Ooltewah Adventist Kindergarten & School 9209 Amos Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363 p: (423) 238-4449 f: (423) 238-4577 www.oaksonline.net ooltewahsda@epbfi.com Founded: 1975 Grades: K–8th Total Students: 100 Avg. Class Size: 10 Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Tuition: $3,825–$5,075 (varies by grade and church membership) Uniforms: Yes OAKS…a great place to grow with God! CITYSCOPEM AG.COM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Primrose School of East Brainerd & Hixson 505 South Moore Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37412 p: (423) 622-1481 f: (423) 622-2016 www.myolph.com teresahennen@catholicweb.com East Brainerd 1619 Gunbarrel Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 499-5584 f: (423) 499-9846 www.primroseeastbrainerd.com hmiller@primroseeastbrainerd.com Founded: 1937 Grades: pre-K4–8th Total Students: 325 Avg. Class Size: 18 Religious Affiliation: Catholic Tuition: $4,960 (Catholic) | $7,800 (nonCatholic) Uniforms: Yes Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) is a SACS accredited, parochial school providing a high quality education for girls and boys in grades pre-K4-8th grade. OLPH is committed to providing an education that fosters the realization that each person’s relationship with God, self and others is a lifelong process. It is dedicated to preparing students to live in an ever-changing society. OLPH strives to motivate students to employ Christian principles in using their talents to serve the needs of others. Free exchange of ideas and opinions among students, parents and teachers is encouraged. Hixson 1985 Northpoint Blvd. Hixson, TN 37343 p: (423) 870-4840 f: (423) 870-9447 www.primrosehixson.com ctownsend@primrosehixson.com Grades: Infants–PK Total Students: 100+ Avg. Class Size: 8-18 Founded: East Brainerd: 1993 | Hixson: 1995 Religious Affiliation: None A CHRIST-CENTERED LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS Tuition: varies by classroom and full or part-time Uniforms: PK only Primrose School is an educationally based preschool that blends accredited curriculum that is teacher-directed with a child-initiated approach called “balanced learning.” The school combines the best of both philosophies. Primrose School continued on page 110 CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE . WWW.LEEUNIVERSITY.EDU . 1.800.LEE.9930 continued on page 108 lets the particular interests of each child serve as the springboard to healthy social, emotional, physical and academic development, while teachers guide them to self-assurance and prepare them for lifelong academic and social success. St. Andrew’sSewanee School 290 Quintard Rd. Sewanee, TN 37375 p: (931) 598-5651 f: (931) 463-2121 www.sasweb.org admission@sasweb.org 7525 Min Tom Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 899-1999 f: (423) 899-0109 www.stns.org bdawkins@stns.org Founded: 1958 Total Students: 200 Avg. Class Size: 10–15 Total Students: 250 Religious Affiliation: Episcopal Avg. Class Size: 13 Tuition: $9,447–$12,958 (varies by grade) Boarding: $40,000 Uniforms: No St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is a private, coeducational, day and boarding college preparatory school that offers students an innovative curriculum. Dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and thoughtful individuals, the school encourages students to challenge themselves in and out of the classroom while participating in a close knit and caring community. Students enjoy small classes, an award-winning arts program, sports and recreational opportunities and access to the facilities of the University of the South. Typically, 95% or more of graduates enroll directly into four-year colleges and universities. St. Jude School 930 Ashland Ter. Chattanooga, TN 37415 p: (423) 877-6022 f: (423) 875-8920 www.stjudechattanooga.org/school ethertonk@mysjs.com Founded: 1960 Grades: pre-K3–8th Total Students: 396 Avg. Class Size: 15 Religious Affiliation: Catholic Tuition: $2200 + $500 student fee (Catholic students) | $7,570 + $500 Student Fee (non-Catholic students) Uniforms: Yes Guided by God, St. Jude School strives to provide academic excellence in an environment that embraces the Catholic values of spirituality and service. St. Jude School’s strong core curriculum, dedi- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION Grades: pre-K–5th Founded: 1868 Religious Affiliation: Episcopal CITYSCOPEM AG.COM St. Nicholas School Grades: 6th–12th Tuition: $16,000 middle (day) | $16,500 upper (day) 112 cated faculty, extracurricular activities, enthusiastic parental involvement and most importantly, ability to serve and honor God, makes it unique. At St. Jude School, students learn, pray and play. Uniforms: No Located on a beautiful, wooded, 24-acre campus in the East Brainerd community, St. Nicholas School is an independent Episcopal school for boys and girls in pre-school through 5th grade. Founded in 1958 as a neighborhood kindergarten at Grace Episcopal Church, St. Nicholas has grown into a unique educational community of cottage-based classrooms that provide focused settings for integrated learning. St. Nicholas nurtures the whole child, integrating spiritual, artistic and physical development. St. Peter’s Episcopal School 848 Ashland Ter. Chattanooga, TN 37415 p: (423) 870-1794 f: (423) 877-2604 www.saintpetersschool.net rhill@stpeters.org Kids learn better outdoors Research shows it. You know it from experience. Now, get the degree that lets you do it better. SACS Accredited M.S.Ed in Outdoor Education Designed for classroom teachers and outdoor professionals right here in Chattanooga at Southern Adventist University. An entire M.S.Ed. in three semesters (choose a summer or winter/fall sequence). Also available: professional recertification credit in math, language arts, science, and social studies using the outdoors as a learning laboratory. Summer Cohort now forming for June16-27, 2013 Intensive Founded: 1963 Grades: pre-K3–5th Total Students: 206 Avg. Class Size: 16 Religious Affiliation: Episcopal Tuition: $4,000–$8,600 (varies by grade) Uniforms: Yes The goal of St. Peter’s Episcopal School is to celebrate children as they become unique people by discovering and using their gifts. The school’s programs create the space for that to happen, following the school motto of “Learning to Love and Loving to Learn.” St. Peter’s Episcopal School is proud of its core curriculum, and its teachers create a loving space where children feel safe to explore their potential to speak, perform or create. continued on page 112 1.800.SOUTHERN • southern.edu/graduatestudies continued from page 110 Scenic Land School* Founded: 1999 Standifer Gap SDA School Scenic Land School 1200 Mountain Creek Rd. Ste. 300 Chattanooga, TN 37405 p: (423) 877-9711 f: (423) 876-0398 www.sceniclandschool.org akinsey@sceniclandschool.org Grades: PK–12th 8255 Standifer Gap Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 892-6013 f: (423) 664-4891 www.sgsdaschool.org standifergapsda@yahoo.com Founded: 1966 Grades: K–8th Total Students: 25-30 Avg. Class Size: 6 Religious Affiliation: N/A Tuition: N/A Uniforms: Yes The Scenic Land School is an accredited Tennessee category one school located at the foot of Signal Mountain. Scenic Land is a K-8th school serving students from Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Scenic Land is dedicated to serving students with learning differences and academic challenges. To ensure success, Scenic Land School has 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio for reading, writing and math programs and a 1:8 ratio for other programs. Scenic Land strives to have students reach their full potential, regardless of challenges or confidence level. Scenic Land School believes that every child can learn and be successful. Signal Mountain Christian School 2502 Fairmount Pk. Signal Mountain, TN 37377 p: (423) 886-1115 f: (423) 886-1115 www.smcstn.org smcs@smcstn.org Founded: 1998 Total Students: 988+ Avg. Class Size: 18 Religious Affiliation: Baptist Tuition: (for 2013-2014) $6,738 elementary | $7,750 middle | $8,350 high Grades: pre-K–8th Silverdale Baptist Academy is a Christcentered college preparatory academy. The school’s mission is to partner with families in providing an environment of academic excellence through a biblical worldview. Silverdale is a member of TSSAA and is accredited with ACSI and SACS. Silverdale Baptist Academy also provides students with learning challenges and opportunities to flourish with its Specialized Academics Department. Total Students: 68 Siskin Early Learning Centers Downtown 1101 Carter St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 p: (423) 648-1700 f: (423) 648-1780 East Brainerd 1602 Gunbarrel Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 643-4059 f: (423) 643-4068 www.siskin.org siskin.mail@siskin.org Founded: 1950 Grades: 6 weeks–6 years (pre-K) Total Students: 130 Downtown, 114 East Brainerd Avg. Class Size: 12 Grades: K–5th Religious Affiliation: None Total Students: 70 Tuition: Contact the Early Learning Centers for tuition rates Avg. Class Size: 12 Religious Affiliation: Nondenominational Tuition: $4,500 K–2nd | $5,000 3rd–5th Uniforms: Yes Signal Mountain Christian School (SMCS) aids parents in training their children to love and understand God’s Word and His world. Classes are small to allow children to learn through discovery and exercise giftedness, individuality and different styles of learning. A broad curriculum promotes academic excellence. Silverdale Baptist Academy 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 892-2319 f: (423) 648-7600 www.silverdaleba.org development@silverdaleba.org 114 CITYSCOPEM AG.COM Founded: 1948 Uniforms: Yes Uniforms: No Siskin Children’s Institute operates two early learning centers for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in Chattanooga. The centers educate children with developmental and behavioral disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders as well as typically developing children in an inclusive learning environment. The Siskin Early Learning Centers’ philosophy is that children of all abilities can develop to their full potential by having opportunities to interact with one another and develop meaningful relationships. A comprehensive team of special educators, therapists, researchers and nurses work together to provide a broad range of programs and services, such as curriculum-based education, physical, occupational and speech therapies, nursing care, and enrichment programs such as creative movement, music and gardening. Avg. Class Size: 14 Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Tuition: $4,700 Uniforms: Yes Standifer Gap SDA School is a pre-K–8th school that operates in cooperation with the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Students enjoy the advantage of low student-teacher ratios, providing individualized instruction in an inviting environment. Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga 4295 Cromwell Rd. Ste. 309 Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: (423) 894-8333 f: (423) 894-1891 www.sylvanchattanooga.com sylvanchattanooga@yahoo.com Founded: 1979 Grades: K–12th and college Total Students: varies Avg. Class Size: 3:1 student-teacher ratio Religious Affiliation: none Tuition: varies based on program length Uniforms: no Sylvan Learning partners with families to uncover each student’s needs. Individualized programs are designed to give the student the confidence he or she needs to be independent and successful in the classroom. Caring instructors and an encouraging environment are the hallmarks of Sylvan’s student-focused culture. Remedial and enrichment programs are available in reading, math, writing, study skills and ACT/ SAT prep. TCPS Tennessee Christian Preparatory School Tennessee Christian Preparatory School 4995 North Lee Hwy. Cleveland, TN 37312 p: (423) 559-8939 f: (423) 476-4974 www.tcpsk12.org ksuits@tcpsk12.org Educating and Equipping with Excellence Tennessee Christian Preparatory School provides a Founded: 1997 quality college preparatory Grades: pre-K3-12th Total Students: 270 Avg. Class Size: 15 Religious Affiliation: Christian (Interdenominational) Tuition: $535FT preschool | $6,935 kindergarten | $7,235 1st-5th | $7,535 6th-8th | $7,995 9th-12th education from a Christian 4995 North Lee Hwy. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559 8939 tcpsk12.0rg worldview and equips students for tomorrow’s challenges by educating the mind and soul. Uniforms: Yes Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (TCPS) is a SACS (AvancEd) accredited, coeducational, interdenominational school offering a strong college preparatory academic program for students in Pre-School 3 through grade 12. Located in Cleveland, Tenn., TCPS integrates Christian faith into the curriculum and the daily life of students. While TCPS is appreciative of the various Christian doctrines and traditions of the numerous students and families comprising the school community, TCPS does not operate under the authority or doctrine of any denomination or church, but operates as an independent 501(c)(3) corporation under the authority and supervision of an independent Board of Trustees. * per school website CITYSCOPEM AG.COM 115