The Admission Process

We’re so happy you’re considering enrollment at the Academy! Over the years, we’ve found that the number-one predictor of student success is that students choose to be here. Our admission process is a little different because it’s set up to give students an opportunity to imagine themselves learning at the Academy. If they go through all the steps and feel like it’s the right fit for them, they’re pretty much always correct! (And if it doesn’t feel like a perfect fit, they’re usually right about that, too.)

ADMISSION TO THE JUNIOR HIGH

1. Set up a phone consultation with one of our faculty. Call (470) 219-5860, email us, or make an appointment with our online scheduling system. You can learn more about our program, discuss your student’s specific needs, and determine whether the Academy might be a good fit for your family.

2. Attend an Admissions Open House. This is an opportunity to see the school in person, have a more in-depth conversation about the junior high, and ask questions of the faculty. (NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we have no Open Houses scheduled at this time and are instead scheduling one-on-one school tours and/or zoom meetings. Please contact Suzanne Rezelman at suzanne@rezelman.org to schedule a meeting.)

3. Fill out the application, including:

   • $50 non-refundable application fee

4. Schedule a class visit. We encourage students to spend a full day at the junior high to get a feel for how it works. It is not your typical school, and actually being there is the best way we know to determine whether it’s a good fit for a particular student. This is also our opportunity to get to know your student better, and functions as the junior high admission ‘interview’.

5. After the class visit, if we feel that the Academy would be a good fit for your student, we will send an invitation for your student to join the junior high. Decisions about invitations are usually made within a week of the class visit.

ADMISSION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL

1. Set up a meeting with one of our faculty. Call (470) 219-5860, email us, or make an appointment with our online scheduling system. You can learn more about our program, discuss your student’s specific needs, and determine whether the Academy might be a good fit for your family.

2. Schedule a class visit and in-person meeting. We encourage students to spend a full day at the high school to get a feel for how it works. It is not your typical school, and actually being there is the best way we know to determine whether it’s a good fit for a particular student.

3. Fill out the application, including:

   • $50 non-refundable application fee

4. Submit most recent transcript (unofficial is fine) and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, volunteer leader, or community member.

5. Schedule a student interview. This is your opportunity to learn more about the school as well as an opportunity to get to know us, so please come with questions! Some students bring transcripts, work samples or projects, artwork, or other samples with them; others come with just themselves. We're interested in whatever you want to share with us, but you don't need to bring anything—and you certainly don't need to dress up. Two or more faculty members attend each admission interview, and parents are welcome to sit in. We will ask you questions about your educational experiences and interests as well as your goals and ambitions.

6. Our admissions team will consider your application and make a decision about your student’s possible acceptance to the Academy high school. Decisions are usually made within two weeks once the application and interview have been completed.