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Founded in 1971, the Paideia School offers progressive education for students ages three to twelfth grade with a focus on the individual student. Paideia creates opportunities and environments where students can uncover their unique gifts and learn to use them in meaningful ways. Paideia is the leading progressive school in the Southeast ...
Our Campus. Paideia's 16-acre wooded campus is located in the in-town Druid Hills neighborhood near Emory University. The 16 buildings include the original 1509 Building at the east corner of Ponce de Leon and Fairview Avenues, and the 1341 Building, an historic Neel Reid structure that houses the half day program and development office.
Coordinates: 33.77337°N 84.33796°W. The Paideia School ( / ˌpaɪˈdeɪ.ə /) is a private independent school in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It enrolls children ages 3 through 18. History.
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Paideia was started in 1971 by a small group of parents who wanted a school that educated children with respect for their individuality. The school was founded on the idea that children have different interests and learning styles, and that they progress at different rates. The ancient Greek word Paideia conveys the concept of a child’s total ...
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Younger elementary students: general music instruction twice a weekOlder elementary students: band or orchestra and chorusJunior high students: band, orchestra, and chorusHigh school students: 34% involved in chorus, chorale, concert band, jazz ensemble, and chamber orchestraArt instruction throughout all levels of the school; twice weekly in elementary27% of high school students take art classes, including ceramics, drawing and painting, jewelry and small metals, mixed media, photography, and portfolio developmentParents helped build Paideia in 1971 and continue to be an active part of our vibrant community. Annually they lead more than 30 committees and events—distributing lunch through the PiBites program...The Paideia School is a school of just over 1,000 children ages 3 through 12th grade located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta near Emory University. We balance challenging academics with a commitment to the arts, athletics, and service learning, and strive for racial, cultural, and economic diversity within our student body.
Paideia’s students embrace the high school’s culture of intellectual curiosity, trust, and diversity. Students learn best when they are known, trusted, and cared for by the adults in their lives. With that foundation, our students look forward to school each day. The depth of the relationships they form among peers and faculty sustain them ...
