Whitefield Academy

I am currently a student at Whitefield and have had a wonderful experience here. Sure it may have it's issues, but not unlike any other school out there. The school work is challenging and requires work, but there are so many ways to receive extra help from either older students or teachers. Every morning before homeroom, teachers hold extra help" sessions to provide aid in the completion of homework and answer any questions one might have. The teachers are extremely personable and if approached the right way, are more than happy to help with any in school or out of school issues. The students are loving, but like teenagers everywhere, if they see someone that does not smile and does not appear approachable, will be cautious in reaching out. There are, however, students here that do reach out to students that appear unhappy, if that student is open to being approached. Whitefield teaches it's students to love and to put others ahead of self. There are several opportunities to do so. For instance, one day this past month, the entire high school went out and served the community in various ways like delivering canned food to those less fortunate.

Whitefield Academy is a wonderful school with so many opportunities for students, parents, and faculty/staff to get involved with. From Community Service Days to numerous athletic teams to drama/music performances, there is so much activity going on that everyone has the opportunity to get involved and be a part of Whitefield. Parents get involved volunteering and joining various groups on campus from being a "team" mom/dad to helping to organize an event. Also, just walking through the halls or across this campus, you will find teachers and staff members in the halls talking or outside speaking with students-no matter what is on their schedule. The community at Whitefield is unlike any other school in Atlanta and when you come on to campus and meet the students, the faculty, and the staff, it is a very noticeable difference-even local businesses who are near the school comment about how nice, respectful, and gracious our students are. It is a great place to work. The school encourages its employees to get involved in a school activity outside their classroom or office. It supports its employees to continue a "passion for learning" through continuing education opportunities.
--Submitted by a teacher

My three children have all attended Whitefield. Two of them are in college and one is still a sophomore there. Whitefield offers a great education and has a wonderful community environment. The teachers really care about their students, and can often be found not just teaching their subject, but engaged in conversations about life and faith. There were many times when I would call my daughter to see why she wasn't home from school yet, and she was with a teacher and a friends just talking about life. One of the things I appreciate about Whitefield is the diversity there. There are people from all different backgrounds and international students as well. I also feel that while Whitefield is a Christian school, offering a Christ-based education, the teachers try to teach students to examine their faith; they don't just feed them Sunday school answers. My daughter was in a Senior Bible class which met around a large round table; she and her classmates had many lively discussions about cultural issues, Christianity, and other topics. Teachers encourage this and don't expect all students to think alike. Students don't always take advantage of this open environment, but it's there.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended school here for about 3 years. The kids are mostly white, rich and like to split up into groups. They tend to be vicious towards one another. The girls, while I was attending, were required to take "purity classes" while the boys basically had free time. The teachers were decent but many of the students would spread rumors about them. The parents could be just as vicious as the kids, splitting into gossipy mom cliques. You learn while you're there, but from a biased, right-wing viewpoint- but that's what you wanted when you put your kids in there. You'll find out later in life that you were extremely sheltered while attending this school. It was always amusing to me how many of my classmates would hide behind christianity and use it as an excuse to be horrible to one another.

i am currently a student at this school. when we came and toured it, it seemed great and i thought that i was going to fit in right away once i began my 1st semester. after two weeks, i could tell i was wrong. The students are all very cliquey, mean, and will ignore you if you arent like them. after 1st semester my family already decided i was going to go back to my old school. the walk to lunch and lunch is the worst, if you dont have any friends yet, you walk about 200 yards by yourself to lunch, and everyone crams at one table, and your forced to sit pretty much by yourself. the education is alright, as long as your in the enrichment program, then they pretty much help bump you along on all your test. I would not reccomend this, as the christian envirnment is not christian at all, in terms of sociable and friendly standards. PS: the head faculty will also pick on you after you get in trouble once. AVOID AT all costs.

We have been at Whitefield for 8 years. We now have a Freshman in a top ACC school. After her first 8 weeks of school she said that Whitefield did a great job of preparing her for college. Not only is she very confident in her academic preparation but also in the ability to manage her time and finding balance in college life. My other children have thrived (not survived) through middle and high school. We feel it has been an incredible investment for our family.
--Submitted by a parent

I am amazed to see the continued growth and progress at Whitefield Academy. The school just raised $11.5 Million and is building a new upper school with a black box theater, science labs, etc. My children are now in middle school and have a strong educational foundation, and a very strong sense of who they are. They are articulate, score well on standardized tests and most of all they love to go to school and participate in learning and sports. Whitefield has achieved a great balance of excellent academics, strong sports programs with a Christ-centered culture.
--Submitted by a parent

Whitefield Academy has been a terrific experience all the way around for my children. Academically, I have appreciated the rigorous AP and Honors offerings for my strong, driven student. I have also appreciated the broader course offerings for my other student who would not thrive under the pressure of a complete track of AP and Honors courses. Both have been able to fully participate in sports and clubs. The coaching and mentoring they have received has been priceless. Teachers instruct at Whitefield because they feel a passion to be here. My kids are getting a terric preparation for college.
--Submitted by a parent

I really did not enjoy Whitefield. Most of the people are judgemental and so are the teachers! It has okay education, but as a student I do not enjoy Whitefield. I would NEVER send my child there because of how judgemental, mean, snobby, and two faced students and techers are. I wanted to go to Whitefield because I thought it would be a good experience, but it was the opposite. To be a Christian school not many people act like Christains. As a student I am very disappointed and will be leaving after this year!

Great school with excellent academics, role models and philosophy about learning. I have three kids with very different needs in terms of learner engagement. This school finds a way to connect with each of them.
--Submitted by a parent