Atlas International School is a preschool, elementary, middle and high school. We use the Core Knowledge Curriculum for our core classes. We do not use the Common Core standards. In addition to the core subjects, all Atlas students learn foreign languages (Spanish and/or French) and music (violin and/or piano). We also stress the healthy child, providing our students with ample time for physical a
ctivity and allowing only healthy foods for lunch. Atlas is fully approved by the state of North Carolina and all records are transferable. Atlas is an independent, non-sectarian school. We are also a parent-cooperative school whereby parents agree to actively help with homework each night. We meet for a shorter day than most schools (9:30 to 2:00 or 9:30 to 2:30), thereby giving your child more time to pursue individual interests. Before-school and after-school programs are provided for elementary, middle, and high school students. Friday is an optional school day for elementary, middle, and high school students. Parents can keep their children home for individualized academics, educational trips, more family time, or all of the above. We also have a wonderful Friday program for the children of working parents. See our website for more information. We easily cover the full curriculum required by the state because of the low student/teacher ratio and the parent involvement. At 6 to 1 you get more done! As for parent involvement, it is one of the best indicators of student success, at any school. At Atlas, our teachers send parents the lesson plans and homework for the following week, every Thursday night. We consider parents to be our co-teachers! Although we have many gifted students at Atlas, we are not only for gifted children. Many average or slower learners join us too (often to find they are actually gifted). We've even had students who were slated for special education classes, come to us and turn into straight A students (both at Atlas and in the schools they attended after their years at Atlas). We are not equipped for remedial or special education classes. However, we do wonders for children who simply need more attention, a quieter learning environment, or more careful placement. We place children according to their ability, not their age. We're adding a 10th grade this coming year! Would you like your rising 10th grader to:
-learn in a small group setting?
-work at a level that is challenging but not frustrating?
-get lots of attention and one-on-one instruction?
-learn Spanish and a musical instrument in addition to the core subjects?
-have only healthy foods at school?
-learn public speaking skills? Then Atlas is the place for your child!
