Alpharetta International Academy

	Alpharetta International Academy Educating children since 1981

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	Thank you for your interest in our school. We at Alpharetta International Academy are committed to working together with parents to develop the potential of each child. Dixie Oliver, our academy director, founded the school in 1981. Ms. Oliver is Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) trained. She has been a leader in the Montessori community for over 25 years, helping to start Montessori schools and train teachers around the world. She is committed to providing the highest quality education for all children. All lead teachers at Alpharetta International Academy are Montessori-trained and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Lead teachers participate in professional development on a monthly basis. Alpharetta International Academy is proud to be staffed with intern teachers working under the supervision of an American Montessori Society (AMS) trained teacher. We invite you to come see for yourself our unique learning environment. Please call our office to schedule an appointment to observe a classroom. Sincerely, The Staff of Alpharetta International Academy
	Alpharetta International Academy is Accredited with Quality with the Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc.
	Alpharetta International Academy is Accredited with the Pan American Montessori Society. The mission of the Pan American Montessori Society is to offer teacher education courses of high quality that provide an in-depth study of the Montessori Concept of Education and the ways in which it can be implemented. The goal of each course is not just to give lessons on the didactic materials, but to provide candidates with an understanding of the secret of childhood, to give them new insights into the nature of child development, and to demonstrate how respect for the child�s inner teacher serves as the integrating principle for effective childhood education.
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	Parent involvement intensifies the commitment to our program. We offer many opportunities for families to work and socialize together. Involvement in school activities is one way parents can help and give their child the message that the family supports their Montessori Community. Curriculum Night Each teacher individually schedules Curriculum Night within the first month of school. We request that both parents attend. This adult-only evening is an opportunity to learn about your child's classroom and hear about some of the exciting things that have been planned for the year. The teacher will take this opportunity to explain the room, the daily routine, as well as procedures regarding reading parents, birthday celebrations and answer any questions you may have. Reading Parent Parents are encouraged to come into their child's classroom to listen to the children read. This is a great way to know the children and to see how the classroom works. Students love to see their parents in the classroom. Coffee and Chat with Dixie Director Dixie Oliver holds informal meetings once a month to discuss Montessori theory and how to incorporate it into your parenting. These morning meetings are an excellent opportunity to ask questions about the classroom as well as discuss challenges in parenting. Parent Education Classes Each fall we host seminars on different areas of the Montessori classroom. These seminars provide an excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of what your child is learning and why. Gardening Day We schedule periodic gardening days to take care of seasonal planting. Working together, side by side with your child, gives a great sense of responsibility and awareness of the value of his contribution.

	Fall Festival The Fall Festival includes seasonal crafts, games, food and fun activities for the whole family. Spring Festival This celebration on the grounds includes art, music, presentations and a potluck dinner. December Family Night One evening in December, the entire family comes to the classroom for crafts, fun and socializing.

	Mother's Night/Father's Night The children are very proud of their work and this evening gives them the chance to share it with Mom and Dad. Picture Days Individual pictures of each child will be taken in the fall and spring. Whenever possible, we try to take pictures of AIA siblings together. Field Trips Kindergarten and Elementary Students go on field trips around the city. Nature centers, plays, puppet shows are just a few of the field trips AIA students participate in. Field Day Elementary Students engage in fun team activities in this annual end of year event. Kindergarten Graduation Each year parents of graduating kindergarteners are invited to plan a special celebration on school grounds.


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