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Possible to hire full-time teacher for home.


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ralplhwatson January 2, 2013


we have four children in elementary school. Considering a homeschool option with a single teacher full-time. Any advice on how this could be done?... More » 

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MagnetMom March 4, 2013


Actually, with four kids' worth of tuition, it's entirely possible they could find a teacher to come in and tutor... More »

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fattyman March 5, 2013


To wb4gad - It doesn't sound at all like she wants a "tutor for underachieving kids". It sounds like she... More »

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Alpharetta ga


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alliet December 8, 2012


what is the alpharetta area like?

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MagnetMom January 7, 2013


Hi alliet, and welcome to the GreatSchools Atlanta Community. Here's the website for the city of Alpharetta.... More »

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diversity


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TMcKinney November 27, 2012


Hi everyone. My husband and I currently live in Henry. County but are looking to purchase our first home. We don't want to stay in Henry because... More » 

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TMcKinney May 12, 2013


Musicmamaof3, thank you so much for your response. I wish there was a way to reach you directly so I could ask you a few... More »

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kathyvanzyl May 12, 2013


Peachtree City in Fayette County is a great place to raise your kids, and has excellent public schools from elementary... More »

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Relocating to Atlanta Area Spring 2013


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cencich November 10, 2012


Husband will be working in the 30329 zip. We have a 3rd grader and 6th grader. Please advise the top schools not too far of a communte from husband's... More » 

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MagnetMom November 13, 2012


Hi cencich, You can start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in the zip code and you will... More »

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Mammai November 15, 2012


Cencich, The 3rd grader should not have a problem as there are many good public elementary schools in Atlanta... More »

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Looking for Special Needs schools in Oakhurst area of Decatur, GA


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iman5497 October 21, 2012


My son has had an IEP for his recent school stating that he is Autistic (not a diagnosis) but just for education purposes I suppose and he is currently... More » 

Relocating to Atlanta


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rosejosh September 10, 2012


Hello everyone. I have been following some threads in this forum and everyone is been quite helpful. I will be moving from the UK to Atlanta next... More » 

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abarclay April 7, 2013


A reply for isidore. I know only about Dekalb Co. School for the arts program, if you would consider. Dekalb offers... More »

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mommiebear June 9, 2013


I am originally from California, moved here to Atlanta a little over 4 years ago. I moved to Dekalb County in the Fernbank... More »

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Looking for a public elementary school with good special needs program.


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LOVINGMRSB August 11, 2012


My son has Autism. We are moving to Atlanta or surrounding areas in Dec. I want to know if anyone knows of a great public school with a good special... More » 

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dmassara October 2, 2012


Look into Warren T. Jackson Elementary in Atlanta Public Schools. They have 2 autism classes - 1 for high functioning,... More »

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Redfield November 8, 2012


Jacob's Ladder, in Roswell specializes in helping kids with autism. Parents who have tried other options rave about... More »

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CARPOOL NEEDED


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SuperDad1 August 8, 2012


I live in South Fulton County and would like to find a family that would be interested in carpooling to Ridgeview. Please contact me if interested.... More » 

relocating to Atlanta


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Mumbaikar11 July 25, 2012


I am relocating to Atlanta from India. Son is in 10th std in India. Can i get intermittent admission in 10th std in Atlanta in Public school... More » 

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Bettreatsnskol August 6, 2012


I agree with MagnetMom, who posted on August 5, 111mb111 is not aware of the many possiblities in Atlanta. go... More »

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Mumbaikar11 August 8, 2012


Magnetmom and Bettreatsnkol, Thanks for your suppotive and informative reply

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As well as the behavior of Early College High School at Carver, are the students well behaved? Are there any violence, bullin...


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SmileyGrin July 25, 2012


Well, I'll be moving to Atlanta soon as a freshman in high school. I was thinking about attending this high school, but I don't know much... More » 

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MagnetMom August 5, 2012


Hi SmileyGrin, The school rates a 10. While there is always going to be a bit of high school drama, a school... More »

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SmileyGrin August 27, 2012


Hey, thanks Magnetmom...well I agree so I'll be planning on moving there before 4 second semester of my freshman year...hopefully... More »

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