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EDUCATION GUIDE Access to technology varies across school systems PHIL MOSIER North Springs Charter High School students use technology in the “Earth Systems” Computer Lab on Jan. 8. HOLY SPIRIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Ministrare non Ministrarl HSP TOP 10 Ten Reasons Why Holy Spirit Prep is the Best Educational Choice in Atlanta: 1 A recognition that every child is made in God’s image. Teachers who inspire each student to achieve spiritual, intellectual and social growth. 3 Learners who are held to high standards of personal conduct through the Honor Code. 4 An emphasis on academic achievement and on preparing graduates for colleges of great distinction. Small classes where children and young adults may blossom within an intimate and caring community. 6 A diverse student body that reflects our commitment to inclusion. 7 An education in accordance with each student’s natural talents. Extra-curricular activities that offer every child, the chance to be a “star.” 9 Cutting-edge STEM programs that stimulate curiosity and creativity. Technology-leveraged curriculum that facilitate individualized instruction. ACCREDITATIONS A V SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY! — Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Zx&JS -* — Conveniently located within — Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) ^ 2012T013 *s^ the Perimeter in Sandy Springs — Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) ^OrY^ — Individual tours available (HSPS Upper School Accredited with Quality) upon request holyspiritprep.org 678.904.2811 / admissions@holyspiritprep.org “I do have access to technology. I normally use a computer. I use music to study.” -ALEX WOODS JUNIOR, PACE ACADEMY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “With only approximately 35 per cent of the system’s schools equipped with some level of connectivity, the cur rent technology system is woefully in adequate to support the complex needs of a large school system especially in an ticipation of future requirements of the state-wide assessments,” the report says. Local schools reported investing heavily in their technology infrastruc ture. Tony Perez, director of technolo gy and media at Atlanta Girls’ School, Increase your IQ through Personalized One-On-One Brain Training! Call for $ 50 off an assessment IQ increases an average of 14-16 points after training and the results are permanent! We improve the way someone’s brain can learn any information rather than teach academics. Specializing in students with: • Reading difficulties ‘Autism • Dyslexia • Those trying to gain an • Learning disabilities academic edge • ADD/ADHD (-Learn ingRx-| train the brain, get smarter. V^guaranteed. LearningRx Atlanta-Buckhead 5252 Roswell Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-25-BRAIN (27246) LearningRx Alpharetta-Johns Creek 3538 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-47-LEARN (53276) www.learningrx.com/atlanta-buckheadwww.learningrx.com/alpharetta-johns-creek 14 | JAN. 11—JAN. 24, 2013 | www.ReporterNewspapers.net