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Seniors’ Last Day of High School is Celebrated with a Campus Car Parade

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Greater Atlanta Christian Senior's Car Parade
Kaitlyn Williams of Peachtree Corners, bound for Brown University

May 8th had special meaning for the seniors from Greater Atlanta Christian School. It was their official last day of classes, and the administration wanted them to have a special memory-moment.

One of GAC’s end of year traditions includes a Senior Walk-through of the Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and High School buildings, ending with a buffet of donuts.  A campus parade was a way to have that experience under social distancing provisions.

A Senior Drive Through was organized for the 172 seniors and their families to cruise through GAC’s 88-acre campus in Northeast Atlanta. A heartfelt message by HS Principal, Shane Woodward, greeted them on their personal devices as their parade began. Personalized photo signs for each senior marked the path of the guided route led by a sheriff’s escort. The students’ colorfully decorated vehicles were cheered on by the K-12th grade faculty and staff, who held congratulatory signs, cheered and used noisemakers. At the end of the route, students received a dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts to continue their celebration at home.

“Today’s Drive Through has been extremely uplifting for all of us.  As a parent of a senior, it was incredible to see the faculty and staff lined up clapping, waving and shouting words of love and encouragement to the seniors and their families.  It was an inspiring way to culminate the seniors’ last day of high school. Who knows, it may become a new tradition!” shared GAC president, Dr. Scott Harsh.

GAC is planning a graduation in late summer if permitted by health protocol.

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ICAGeorgia Granted Middle School Expansion and 5-Year Charter Renewal

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From left to right: Ms. Felecia Tucker-Jones (Principal) Mr. Robert Johnson (Board Chair) Ms. Junko Jones (CFO) // Courtesy of ICAGeorgia

The International Charter Academy of Georgia (ICAGeorgia) is celebrating a big milestone. The Georgia State Charter School Commission (SCSC) approved its plan to expand. They will add a middle school for sixth through eighth grades. The SCSC has also awarded ICAGeorgia a standard five-year charter renewal.

Both decisions stem from the school’s track record of academic, financial and organizational performance according to the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF).

ICAGeorgia was founded in 2018. It has an innovative educational approach. It offers a K-5 dual language program in English and Japanese. Core subjects are taught in both languages.

Courtesy of ICAGeorgia

The school is dedicated to academic excellence, as shown by its outstanding “Content Mastery” score of 91.4%, which puts it in the top 18% of all Georgia elementary schools. ICAGeorgia also has a student math score of 98.28%, which highlights its commitment to fostering problem-solving and achievement.

“We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter, empowering our students to thrive academically and culturally and become global citizens as envisioned in our mission statement,” said Robert Johnson, Chairman of the Board of ICAGeorgia.

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Local Students Dazzle at Peachtree’s Got Talent Competition

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Explore the highlights of the Seventh Annual Peachtree's Got Talent show, where student performers showcased an array of unique talents.
Bryson Caldwell // photo courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Schools

There aren’t many times you can find talented student musicians, Tabu classical dancing and a glow in the dark jump roping team all in one place. Yet, the Seventh Annual Peachtree’s Got Talent show on Feb. 23 had all of those things and more.

“We had a total of 100 students audition at tryouts. 20 students in 14 acts were selected to perform based on the originality, diversity and creativity of their presentations,” said Yolanda Sato, head of the talent show committee. “As IB learners, all the students were risk takers while being caring and respectful to their fellow performers.”

Held at Norcross High School, the proceeds from Peachtree’s Got Talent benefited Relay for Life. In total, the event raised over $2,000.

The talent show judges included:

Ruwa Romman, Georgia State Representative,
Dr. Reuben Gresham, GCPS Norcross Cluster Superintendent,
Eric Christ, Peachtree Corners City Councilman,
Lorri Christopher, Former Council member and
Erika Miranda, filmmaker, director and actor.

“I could not have enjoyed my experience judging Peachtree’s Got Talent more. As a spectator, I was in awe of all the contestants as they bravely took the stage to share their joy with their community,” shared Miranda. “As an actor myself, I couldn’t have asked for better inspirations and reminders of the magic one feels when doing the things you love.”

The winners of the annual Peachtree’s Got Talent were:

• First place: El Tepper, who performed an interpretive dance to “Applause” by Lady Gaga),
• Second place: Bryson Caldwell for his drum solo and
• Third place: Skylar Atlakora, Ameena Chan and Madison Page, also known as the Glow in the Dark Jump Roping team.

Peachtree’s Got Talent concluded with performances from Norcross High School’s Eva Tepper and Paul Duke STEM High School’s Latino Dance Club.

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International Charter Academy of Georgia’s Japan Day at the Capitol [+ PHOTOS]

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International Charter Academy of Georgia students hosting "Japan Day" at the Georgia State Capitol

International Charter Academy of Georgia, located in Norcross, GA, offers a dual language education for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

On January 23, 2024, International Charter Academy hosted a “Japan Day at the Capitol,” during which 20 students from fourth and fifth grade were selected to sing a variety of songs in both English and Japanese.

Ms. Norika Harada conducted the performance with assistant Ms. Mayuko Nelson, while Governor Brian Kemp and Consul General of Japan Mio Maedawatched on.

Kemp and Maeda recognized the school and the students performing as well as the 50th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan’s office in Atlanta just before the performance.

During the performance, the students performed “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “My Country Home,” “My Grandfather’s Clock,” and “It’s a Small World.”

Many families, supporters and businesses attended the event to support International Charter Academy of Georgia on this special occasion.

Photos by Peachtree Corners Magazine

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