Why Frederica?
	Challenging Academics - In 2010, thirty nine students took 101 AP classes and 101 AP tests with 69 making a 3 or better. In 2011, 31 graduated seniors were awarded over 3 million dollars in academic and athletic scholarships (excluding the HOPE scholarship). A Multi-Cultural Experience – Frederica Academy offers a 14 year foreign language program where students are given the opportunity to learn to communicate in Spanish. Frederica Academy has 4 Spanish teachers and 2 Latin teachers who not only teach, but also offer a cultural experience as well. Just do it – Opportunities to get involved—we offer more than fifty extracurricular activities, many with Community Service components from Environmental Awareness, mentoring younger children, helping to build homes for Habit for Humanity, and feeding the homeless. Size Matters – Class size is smaller at Frederica which means more one on one attention to the students with individualized instruction. Honor – All Students at Frederica are expected to live by an Honor Code. Students in Middle School are expected to sign the Frederica Academy Honor code at a special assembly each fall - “On my honor, I have neither given nor received help of any kind on this work.”   Participate, not just spectate – Our students are given the opportunity to play all sports beginning in sixth grade. We have a “no cut” policy that means everyone can come out and participate in our sports. Frederica Academy is the home of Gatorade’s High School Female Athlete of the Year, Morgan Brian ’11. From Good to Great – Frederica Academy is a Pre-Kindergarten- Twelfth grade College Preparatory school on Saint Simons Island. It is the only NAIS School between Jacksonville and Savannah and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SAIS) and the Secondary School Admissions Test Board. We promise – To provide your student with inspiring teaching AND coaching, we promise to make them feel safe in this academic environment–safe to learn, safe to be curious, safe to BE. We promise to help each student develop in mind, body and spirit.

	WHY AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL?
	Independent Schools Meet the Needs of Their Families All parents seek exceptional schools for their children. They want those schools to have excellent teachers and a commitment to a strong academic program. They want teachers to help their children learn the importance of hard work, personal responsibility and good citizenship. They are seeking a safe community that offers structured opportunities for personal and social growth. Each year, millions of parents find all of these important elements in independent schools. These parents recognize the lifelong returns of an independent school education. Independent Schools Value Quality over Quantity Independent schools have a commitment to providing small learning environments that have BIG goals. It is difficult for children to hide from a challenge or lose themselves in the shuffle. Teachers have time to monitor the most subtle indictors of performance such as facial expressions or lapses in attention. Small class sizes allow teachers to give students of average ability individual, personalized attention and careful, ongoing assessment, thus helping them achieve more than they normally would. Independent Schools Recognize Their Faculty as Teaching Experts Independent School teachers have greater influence in establishing curriculum than either public or parochial school teachers do. They understand that students have multiple intelligences and different styles of learning. Independent schools value the importance of faculty development and support their teachers' academic endeavors. Creativity and flexibility in teachers is fostered, which in turn helps ensure all students reach their full potential. Independent Schools Offer a Rigorous, Balanced Curriculum Independent School curriculums emphasize mastery of core knowledge at an early age followed by the acquisition of advanced skills in math and languages. Students are taught essential life skills by taking on leadership roles and new responsibilities, going beyond academics to develop responsible, independent and community-minded students. The importance of giving back to the community is highly valued and most independent schools require students to complete community service as a condition of graduation. Independent Schools help transform young people into healthy active and engaged adults. Independent Schools Are Committed to Diversity Independent Schools recognize that students from various backgrounds enrich learning communities by contributing multiple talents and life perspectives. They believe that a diverse learning environment prepares all students for productive careers in the global workplace of the 21st century.   This information was compiled from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) publication,Values Added: Lifelong Returns of an Independent School Education and may be seen in its entirety at www.nais.org.