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Brandon Hall School
1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 - View a map of this school Map tel: 770-394-8177
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Founded in 1959, Brandon Hall focuses on the individual student by providing small group and one-to-one college preparatory classes for average to above average students including those diagnosed with learning disabilities. All levels of English as a Second Language are also offered. Brandon Hall provides both coeducational day and boys' boarding programs. Strong fine arts and athletic programs, enrichment assemblies, school clubs, and service groups allow students to develop talents and leadership skills in a comprehensive educational setting.


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Brandon Hall School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 4-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1959 1901
Campus Size 27 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 120 students 297 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 17%
Percent International Students 20% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 46% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 4 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:3 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 25% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,200 $37,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,500 $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 10% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 7,000 $ 16,989
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Terri Brooks
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 9 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Art ClubBook Nook Club
Chess ClubHistory of Film Club
International ClubInternational Thespian Society
Literary MagazineRadio Controlled Vehicles (RC) Club
Recreational BadmintonScience Fiction Club
Scrabble ClubTransportation and Communications Club
School Notes:
  • Brandon Hall focuses on the individual student through both coeducational day and boys' boarding programs. Small group and one-to-one college preparatory classes for average to above average students are provided. The program specializes in working with students learning English as a Second Langage and gifted students with learning disabilities.
  • Disabilities served include:
    • ADHD
    • dyslexia
    • expressive language disorders
    • dyscalculia
    • dysgraphia
    • high functioning Aspergers
  • Methodology and accommodations are based on the student's psycho/educational evaluation and can include:
    • copies of notes
    • extended time for exams
    • oral administration of testing
    • shortened written assignments
    • use of computer
    • use of calculator
    • cassette/CD books recordings
    • writer or scribe
    • readers
    • preferential seating
  • LD specialist with doctorate in educational psychology heads academic program.
  • All students receive:
    • School-wide multisensory and differentiated instruction
    • Integrated study skills instruction
    • Daily supervised study in each academic subject
    • Skill building weekly tests
  • Consistency based grading system
  • Powerful teacher student ratio (1:3)
  • Regular academic accountability
  • Systematic college advisement
  • Comprehensive weekly emails home by each academic instructor
  • Strong fine arts and athletic programs, enrichment assemblies, school clubs, and service groups allow students to develop talents and leadership skills in a comprehensive educational setting.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia, Aspergers, Anxiety, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Expressive Language, LDNOS
  • School accreditations: Georgia Accrediting Commission, Southern Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, The Small Boarding Schools Association, The National Association of Independent Schools, Georgia Association of Private Schools for Exception
  • Profile last updated: 11/05/2007
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