Tallulah Falls School - Profile Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school with more than 500 students in grades five-12. TFS offers a rigorous curriculum using traditional teaching methods in a small classroom setting that stimulates student engagement in the learning process. Students receive close personal attention from teachers, advisors and other members of the campus community. With 20 dual-enrollment courses taught on campus, TFS students are well prepared to maximize the post-secondary experience. The latest technology, including zSpace and virtual reality, plus laptops provided for each student, further enriches the educational environment. Tallulah Falls School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. Tallulah Falls School is an equal opportunity institution and admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

College Admissions Profile 2018-19 Academic Year

Falls School

Score results - TFS Class of 2018 (includes all TFS graduates)College Board Code: 112930

ACT scores TFS averages Georgia averages National averages English: 24.7 English: 20.9 English: 20.2 Math: 24.9 Math: 20.7 Math: 20.5 Reading: 24.3 Reading: 22.1 Reading: 21.3 Science: 23.5 Science: 21.2 Science: 20.7 Composite: 24.4 Composite: 21.4 Composite: 20.8

SAT scoresTFS averages Georgia averages National averages ERW: 606 ERW: 542 ERW: 536 Math: 609 Math: 522 Math: 531 Total: 1215 Total: 1064 Total: 1068

TFS 2018-19Quick Facts

Grades: ............................. 5-12Enrollment: ..................... 531 Upper school: ............. 297 Middle school: ............ 234 Faculty and staff: Upper school: ............. 40 Middle school: ........... 27Typical class size: Upper school: ............. 15 Middle school: ........... 15

201 Campus DriveP. O. Box 10

Tallulah Falls, GA 30573(706) 754-0400

www.tallulahfalls.org

College Admissions Profile TFS Academic Information

• Grading SystemA ...... 90-100B ...... 80-89C ...... 70-79F ...... below 70

• GPA Weighting PolicyTier 1 - 4.0 scale - college preparatory classesTier 2 - 4.5 scale - honors level classesTier 3 - 5.0 scale - dual enrolled classes

• Grading Policy• Mid-year and final grades are included on the Tallulah Falls School transcript. • Both weighted and unweighted GPAs are included on the transcript. • Weighted GPAs are calculated according to the GPA weighting policy above which is also included on the transcript.

• Academic Staff

• Academic YearThe TFS academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester begins in August and ends at Christmas break. The second semester begins in January and ends in May.

The academic staff of Tallulah Falls School is a seasoned mix of professional educators who are both exceptionally motivated and highly qualified. Over 65% of TFS academic staff hold advanced degrees.

• Graduation RequirementsEnglish ............................ 4 creditsMath ................................ 4 creditsScience ........................... 4 creditsSocial Studies ................. 4 creditsForeign Language .......... 2 creditsPersonal Fitness ............ 1/2 creditHealth .............................. 1/2 creditSenior Capstone ............. 1 creditElectives .......................... 4 credits 24 total credits

• Dual Enrollment Courses

Tallulah Falls School offers a wide range of dual enrollment courses to qualified juniors and seniors. These courses allow students to earn credit hours at Tallulah Falls School and two local colleges, Truett McConnell University and Toccoa Falls College.

The dual enrollment program allows students to accelerate their high school and college careers by accumulating valuable college credits at the same time they complete their high school graduation requirements at TFS.

Truett McConnell University and Toccoa Falls College are private four-year liberal arts colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Students wishing to become dual-enrolled at TFS must meet the SAT/ACT requirements for Truett McConnell University, Toccoa Falls College and the University System of Georgia.

Tallulah Falls School employs professors that meet the SACS qualifications to teach college courses and are adjunct professors of these schools. Texts and syllabi are provided by TMU and TFC.

Tallulah Falls School offers 20 dual enrollment courses in English, math, science, history, language and art providing the opportunity for motivated students to earn up to 66 semester hours of college credit.

• Upper School Administrative Staff

Irene GrayRegistrar

Kim PophamUpper School Academic Dean

Michelle BarronSchool Counselor

2018-19 Core OfferingsEnglish English 9 English 9 Honors English 10 English 10 Honors English 11 English 11 Honors English 12 English 12 Honors College English 101 College English 102

Mathematics Algebra I Algebra I Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Discrete Mathematics College Algebra 102 College Precalculus 116 College Statistics 200 College Calculus 220 College Calculus 221

Science Physical Science Physical Science Honors Biology Biology Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physics Honors Environmental Science Forensic Science College Biology 101 College Biology 102 College Chemistry 214 College Chemistry 224

Foreign Language Spanish I Spanish II Spanish II Honors Chinese I Chinese II College Latin 113 College Latin 123 College Spanish 113 College Spanish 123

Social Studies History I History I Honors History II History II Honors History III History III Honors Government Economics Economics Honors College Government 213 College U. S. History 223 College U. S. History 243

Physical Education Personal Fitness Health Strength & Conditioning I, II, III & IV Team Building I, II, III & IV

Electives Advanced AC & DC Circuits Advanced Chorus I, II, III & IV Advanced Keyboarding Technique (Piano) I, II, III & IV Broadcasting I, II, III & IV Culinary Arts I & II Engineering Applications Engineering Concepts Food for Life Foundation of Engineering Introduction to Culinary Arts Intermediate/Advanced Instrumental Ensemble (Woodwind, String, Handbell) I, II, III & IV Journalism I, II, III & IV Leadership Psychology SAT/ACT Prep* Senior Capstone* Theater Arts I, II, III & IV Visual Arts I, II, III & IV College Art History/Humanities 113 College Art History/Humanities 123

Dr. Larry A. PeevyPresident and Head of School

Dr. Brandy CorbettDirector of College Counseling

* Required for graduation

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