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100% of Whitefield graduates matriculate to colleges and universities – with over 90% receiving an acceptance
at their “first choice”
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These colleges and universities have included: Furman, Vanderbilt, Princeton, Dartmouth, University
of Georgia (including Honors Program), Auburn, Stanford, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Duke,
University of Virginia, Pepperdine, Baylor, Clemson
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The Class of 2007 received partial/full academic collegiate scholarships in excess of 1.5 million dollars
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Whitefield class sizes average between 16 and 18 students
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Contribute over 6000 hours per year in community service projects including:
Annual voluntary Whitefield mission trip to Ecuador
Inner-city tutoring projects
Hands-on refurbishing/landscaping of inner-city homes for elderly citizens
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Compete in 17 varsity sports
Football – Region Championship (‘07)
Girls Tennis – Region Championship (‘06)
Boys Basketball – State Finalists (‘04, ’06, and ‘07) and State Championship (’03)
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Deliver two major drama productions per year and receive regional drama awards for productions as well
as “Best Actor/Actress” recognitions by the GHSA
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Perform in jazz, pep, and marching bands, as well as choral and string ensembles
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Enjoy a variety of activities such as HighQ (Academic Bowl), robotics, chess, Animation Club, and Film
Club
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Participate in a Life and Career Planning Course during the junior and senior years to help determine
college selection, college majors, and possible career paths
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Produced 6 individual perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT in the areas of math, writing, and reading
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Matriculate to Middle School in 6th grade with specific transitional activities and a rotation of classes
including Latin, public speaking, fine arts, and computer
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Receive individual invitations to the National Junior Honor Society
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Received individual state-level recognitions on national Spanish and French exams and scored in the
top-tier as a group
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Received recognition for their highly competitive MATHCOUNTS team
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Participate in Duke TIP (62% of our 7th graders qualified this year)
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Received state and regional recognition in art competitions and are individually selected into membership
of the National Junior Art Honor Society
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Produce a major drama production every year and participate in marching band, Art Club, and Boy Scouts
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Achieved a city championship in boys basketball and a state ranking in cross country
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Enhance their school days with special classes in art, Spanish, library, music, physical education,
and computer (grades 3 - 5); 5th grade students may enroll in orchestra, band, or chorus
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Begin strong composition writing in Kindergarten
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Balance rigorous programs in phonics, spelling, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development
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Produce three musical programs a year (including a spring talent show) and weekly chapel programs
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Enjoy after-school classes in chess, ballet, music, art, tennis, soccer, volleyball, karate, and basketball,
as well as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troop
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Participate in overnight field trips beginning in 2nd grade – with extended trips in 4th grade to the
Georgia coastal area and in 5th grade, the NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama
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Run laps with teachers (and earn awards) two mornings a week before school in the Mileage Club
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Compete in spelling bee, math, fine arts, and creative writing competitions
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