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High Meadows AccredidationsHigh Meadows School is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This is an international, transdisciplinary program designed to foster the development of the whole student - encompassing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs as well as academic welfare. More information on IB.

Accreditations include SAIS-SACS (one of the highest accreditations for private schools) and NAEYC (the highest accreditation available for preschool programs).

High Meadows School also received the 2004 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for having standardized test scores in the top 10% of the nation.

Member of GISA, AAAIS, and NAIS.


Descriptions of associations mentioned above:

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): This organization focuses on the quality of educational and developmental services for children, from birth to age eight. www.naeyc.org

- NAEYC Video: NAEYC Accreditation-The Right Choice for Kids

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS): Member schools meet research-based standards and maintain continuous school improvement and quality assurance. www.sacs.org

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS): Member schools must meet quality standards, receive peer evaluation and implement a school plan focused on strategic improvement and student performance. www.sais.org

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): As association that values and works to maintain the independent nature of each member school by promoting high standards of educational quality and ethical behavior. www.nais.org

Georgia Independent School Association (GISA): The mission of GISA is to advance excellence and collaboration among Georgia's independent schools by serving the professional growth, advocacy, and interscholastic needs of member schools. www.gisa-schools.org

Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS):
Although not an accrediting agency, this affiliation of independent schools operates under analogous principles and a common code of ethics; a member of GISA. www.atlantaprivateschools.com
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