Paideia-Admissions

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Admissions

PAIDEIA SCHOOL

Our admissions process for 2024-2025 includes many different ways for prospective families to get to know Paideia.

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Urban Agriculture Program

Paideia School

Through our year-round urban agriculture program, students and parents grow food on our farm in solidarity with communities across metro Atlanta in order to create a more just and equitable food system for everyone.

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Athletics

Paideia School

Paideia junior high and high school athletes compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, ultimate, and volleyball.

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Science and Urban Agriculture

PAIDEIA SCHOOL

Our science and urban agriculture teachers work with students in year-round farming: preparing soil, sowing, transplanting, tending, and harvesting.

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Importance of Play

HALF DAY

Play is a central component in children’s mental growth. Play helps children make meaning in their world, it helps them learn about themselves, and just as important, it helps them to learn how to get along with others.

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STEAM

PAIDEIA SCHOOL

Paideia’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program includes classes and extracurricular opportunities at all levels of the school.

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Importance of the Present

FRAMEWORK of VALUES

The day a child spends now in school is as valuable as what will come later.

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Begin the Paideia Journey

Paideia is a community that places the learning of each individual child at the center. We admit children to the whole school, not just a classroom or grade level. Our goal is to create an environment where students are engaged in authentic learning and filled with questions, curiosity and joy. 

To express your interest and learn more, please fill out our inquiry form. We encourage you to explore our admissions hub, sign up for a tour and register for other events.

Paideia is a community that places the learning of each individual child at the center. We admit children to the whole school, not just a classroom or grade level. Our goal is to create an environment where students are engaged in authentic learning and filled with questions, curiosity and joy. 

Upcoming Events

The best way to learn about Paideia is to see us in action. We have a full calendar of upcoming events, including in-person and virtual events and campus tours. Register for events on our visit page.

Explore Paideia

Follow the links below to learn more about our programs.
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Ready to take the next step in your Paideia journey?

Create a profile in Ravenna, our admissions software provider. We look forward to getting to know you and your family and introducing you to Paideia.

Why I Teach

Learn about the strength of Paideia’s faculty and why they choose to teach at Paideia.

Meet Our Team

Tiffany Nelson

Tiffany Nelson

Director of Admissions & Enrollment
JoJo Cadray

JoJo Cadray

Class of 1999
Associate Director of Admissions (7-12)
Lenore Carroll

Lenore Carroll

Associate Director of College Counseling
Becki Veal

Becki Veal

Associate Director of Admissions (K-6)
Derrick Redwine

Derrick Redwine

Class of 2016
Admissions Assistant