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.: Gwinnett County Private Schools :. Collins Hill Christian Address: 1612 Collins Hill Rd. Lawrenceville, 30043 Telephone: (770) 962-0642 Web: Enrollment: 202 | Grades: *Covenant Christian Academy Address: 3425 Hghway 20 Loganville, 30052 Telephone: (770) 466-7890 Web: Enrollment: 200 | Grades: PK-12 Duluth Junior Academy Address: 2959 Highway 120 Duluth, 30096 Telephone: (770) 497-8607 Web: Enrollment: 107 | Grades: K-12 Geneva Academy Address: 1420 Rock Springs Rd. Buford, 30519 Telephone: (770) 614-0066 Web: Enrollment: 30 | Grades: 7-12 Greater Atlanta Christian Address: 1575 Indian Tr. Norcross, 30091 Telephone: (770) 243-2273 Web: Enrollment: | Grades: K-12 Hebron Christian Academy Address: P. O. Box 1028 Dacula, 30019 Telephone: (770) 962-5423 Web: Enrollment: 585 | Grades: K-12 Hopewell Christian Academy Address: 182 Hunter St. Norcross, 30091 Telephone: (770) 903-3387 Web: Enrollment: 280 | Grades: PK-10 Horizon Baptist Church & Christian School Address: 2172 Lwrncvl. Suwanee Suwanee, 30024 Telephone: (770) 962-1214 Web: Enrollment: 48 | Grades: 1-5 Killian Hill Christian Address: 151 Arcado Rd. Lilburn, 30226 Telephone: (770) 921-3224 Web: Enrollment: 471 | Grades: K-12 Murray-Grast School Address: 2399 Lawrenceville Hwy. Lawrenceville, 30044 Telephone: (678) 376-1081 Web: Enrollment: 7 | Grades: K-5 Oak Meadow Montessori Address: 2145 Collins Hill Rd. Lawrenceville, 30043 Telephone: (770) 963-8303 Web: Enrollment: 52 | Grades: PK-12 Old Suwanee Baptist Church Address: 4118 Old Suwanee Rd. Buford, 30518 Telephone: (770) 945-5451 Web: Enrollment: 220 | Grades: * Perimeter Christian School Address: 9500 Medlock Bridge Duluth, 30097 Telephone: (770) 582-6680 Web: Enrollment: 938 | Grades: 1-8 Providence Christian Academy Address: 4575 Lawrenceville Hwy. Lilburn, 30226 Telephone: (770) 279-7200 Web: Enrollment: 705 | Grades: * Redeemer Christian Academy Address: 641 Eva Kennedy Rd. Suwanee, 30024 Telephone: (770) 271-7721 Web: Enrollment: 70 | Grades: PK-8 Snellville Christian Academy Address: 2720 Highway 124 Snellville, 30278 Telephone: (770) 979-4966 Web: Enrollment: 213 | Grades: K-8 Sola Fide Lutheran School Address: 875 Hwy. 124 Lawrenceville, 30245 Telephone: (770) 339-4910 Web: Enrollment: 57 | Grades: K-8 St. John Neumann Catholic Address: 791 Tom Smith Rd. Lilburn, 30047 Telephone: (770) 381-0557 Web: Enrollment: 489 | Grades: * Sugar Hill Christian Academy Address: 4600 Nelson Brogdon Buford, 30518 Telephone: (770) 945-2845 Web: Enrollment: 48 | Grades: * Wesleyan School Address: 5405 Spalding Dr. Norcross, 30092 Telephone: (770) 448-7640 Web: Enrollment: 460 | Grades: K-12                                 CONSULT WITH ME! EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING                                          CALL US NOW @877.294.8463

Newsweek list of top high schools: 55 Georgia schools among 1,600

Quite a few metro area schools made Newsweek magazine's annual list of top high schools nationwide. The magazine highlighted 1,623 schools based on "how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests." Six percent of public schools made the list including 45 from metro Atlanta.

 

The top 10 metro schools and where they placed:

 

79. Walton (Cobb)

148. Riverwood (Fulton)

186. North Gwinnett (Gwinnett)

199. South Forsyth (Forsyth)

240. Berkmar (Gwinnett)

248. DeKalb School of the Arts (DeKalb)

295. Chamblee Charter (DeKalb)

313. Milton (Fulton)

345. Alpharetta (Fulton)

347. Wheeler (Cobb)

 

Check out the complete list of high schools .

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Newsweek list of top high schools: 55 Georgia schools among 1,600

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Georgia CRCT - What is the CRCT?

Georgia CRCT

Criterion Referenced Competency Test

What is the CRCT?

• State-wide test
• Administered to students in grades 1-8
• Measures how well your child learned and can apply the Georgia Performance Standards taught at his/her grade level

When is the CRCT ?

April 16-April 23 is the testing window

What subject areas are on the test?

• Reading
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

What are the minimum achievement standards for each subject area?

• Reading 800
• Language Arts 800
• Mathematics 800
• Social Studies 800
• Science 800
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• What does the number 800 mean?

• The score from 800-849 indicates that the student MEETSstandard
• A score above 849 indicates that the student EXCEEDSstandard
• A score 799 and below indicates that the studentAPPROACHES standard

* To assist your child with Study Skills and Test-Taking Tips for the Georgia CRCT please contact Consult With ME! Educational Consulting @ www.consultingwithme.com or call us @ 877.294.8463

College Prep 101 - 7th Grade

7TH GRADE

All 7th grade planning steps are shown. College Planning steps are highlighted.

Work at developing good study habits.	Successful Study Techniques
Maintain good grades.
Start saving for postsecondary education.
Talk to people who have attended college to learn about their experiences.
Start thinking about which jobs interest you. What kinds of work would suit your interests, abilities, aptitudes, values and learning styles?	Career FinderCareer Cluster SurveyInterest Profiler
Get involved in extracurricular activities like clubs, student organizations, sports and volunteer work.
If you're given opportunities to pursue academic subjects and extracurricular activities that are new to you, take them! It will help you to expand your outlook.
Look into additional academic options that may be available in your area, such as magnet programs and school enrichment programs.
Check out summer programs available in your community.
Practice your time management skills. Learning to make the most efficient use of your time can help prevent you from getting overwhelmed.	Time Management 101
Improve your reading, writing and math skills. These basic skills will serve you well in both college and career.	How to Improve Your Reading ComprehensionHow to Write Effectively

College Prep 101 - 8th Grade

8TH GRADE

All 8th grade planning steps are shown. College Planning steps are highlighted.

Counselors, teachers, parents and friends are all good sources of information. Ask them any questions you have about college, in addition to doing research on your own.
Study hard! Make sure you use good study habits and keep your grades up.	Successful Study Techniques
Start saving for college. You might want to consider signing up for a college savings account.	College Savings Calculator
Start thinking about the courses you'll take in 9th grade and select a Peach State Pathway program of study.	Your Plan of Study
Explore career interests, then link to post-high school options including technical college, military, apprenticeship, and two-year and four-year colleges.
Be aware of transitional programs planned at the local high school and middle school to help you navigate from middle school to high school. This is a critical step and you will need information to make good decisions.
Find out about academic enrichment programs, including summer and weekend programs, available through your school or local colleges.
Don't forget about extracurricular activities like sports, performing arts, volunteer work or other activities that interest you.
Investigate Advanced Placement (AP) and other honors-level courses you can take in high school to help you prepare for college or earn college credit. Explore post-secondary credit opportunities including college, technical schools, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, and the military related to your selected career interest.
Check your CRCT scores to evaluate your skills in English, math, reading and science reasoning. It's good practice.	Getting Ready for College

College Prep 101 - 9th Grade

9TH GRADE

All 9th grade planning steps are shown. College Planning steps are highlighted.

Now that you're in 9th grade, it's time to evaluate your career plans.By starting early, you'll be better prepared.	Revisit the Interest Profiler
Don't neglect your study habits! Keep up the good work, and continue to improve your study skills.	Successful Study Techniques
Continue to explore post-secondary credit opportunities including college, technical schools, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, and the military related to your selected career interest.
If you don't have one, sign up for a college savings account. If you have an existing account, be sure to add to your savings regularly.	College Savings Calculator
Talk to your guidance counselors, advisor, teachers, family members or trusted adults about your plans for college. If you're not sure if college is the best option for you, talk to your counselor.
Use Your Plan of Study to keep track of your courses and grades. Invite your counselor or advisor to view your POS.	Revisit Your Plan of Study
Find out about college entrance requirements for the schools you're interested in. Explore all your options.	College Matching Assistant
Create a file of the following documents and notes: report cards, lists of awards and honors, school and community activities, and volunteer work.
Start thinking about the colleges you want to attend. (Hint: Use our Explore Schools section to help look for schools.)	Explore Schools
Find out about AP and other honors-level courses you can take in high school to help you prepare for college or earn college credit. Explore post-secondary credit opportunities including college, technical schools, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, and the military related to your selected career interest.
Continue to get involved in campus and community activities.
Take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT), if offered in your school, to evaluate your skills in English, math, reading and science reasoning. It's good practice and your scores won't count towards your college application.	Getting Ready for College
How are you spending your summer? Volunteering and educational programs can help give you a better idea about what kind of training or career would be right for you.	Explore Schools
Consider a youth apprenticeship, internship or other work-based learning programs.
Change can be difficult — you're on your own! Try taking some small steps towards independence this year, perhaps with more responsibility around your house.

College Prep 101 - 10th Grade

10TH GRADE

All 10th grade planning steps are shown. College Planning steps are highlighted.

Keep those grades up! You might have a lot going on this year, but it's important to stay focused on your schoolwork. Calculate your GPA and see if you need to brush up on any subjects.	Successful Study Techniques
Sign up for a college savings account or continue to add money to an existing account. Talk to your parents about financial aid options. It's a good idea to start talking about how you're going to pay for college.	College Savings CalculatorFind Scholarships
Continue your conversations with your guidance counselors, teachers, family members or trusted adults about your plans to meet your education and career plans.
Find out about AP and other honors-level courses for junior year.These can help you prepare for college or earn college credit. Explore post-secondary credit opportunities including college, technical schools, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, and the military related to your selected career interest.
Update your college planning file — or start one, if you haven't already.
Continue extracurricular activities. Remember, many admissions officers look for well-rounded students who participate in the world around them.	Your Portfolio - High School Planning
If you have room in your schedule, consider a part-time job or volunteer position.
Look into participating in academic enrichment programs, summer workshops and camps with specialty focuses such as music, arts and sciences.
Check into work-based learning experiences such as career-related field trips, job shadowing, entrepreneurial ventures, internships, cooperative education and youth apprenticeships.
Take the PSAT in October. The scores will not count for National Merit Scholar consideration this year, but it is good practice for taking the PSAT in your junior year (when the scores will count).	Getting Ready for College Glossary
It's not too early to start studying for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. A great place to start is with the Test Prep section.	Test Prep
Investigate your options for participating in post-secondary credit course enrollment next year. This allows juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses if they meet certain requirements. Examples include the Accel program, dual enrollment and articulated credit.	Accel Program
Make a list of reasons why you like different post-secondary institutions - programs, location, cost and so on. Visit college campuses and "tour" colleges in the Explore Schools section.	Explore SchoolsCollege Matching Assistant
Start thinking about what factors are important to you in choosing a college: size, location, availability of extracurricular activities, for example.	College Matching Assistant
Meet with your school counselor and talk with your parents and teachers to discuss future post-secondary plans: explore all your opportunities.
Keep reading! Expanding your vocabulary and learning new things will help with many things over the next few years.