programs and curriculum

FOCUSED LEARNING

Focused Learning- For students with IEPs, and those whose parents believe their child requires help beyond the regular classroom setting, Genesis Academy offers a Focused learning program, during regular school hours, which is designed to help students with specific learning deficiencies and is in addition to regular tuition. Genesis Academy has been approved to receive the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship for applicable students who are transferring from the public school with an IEP.

FEES

Evaluation: $150
For students without IEP’s who have been identified as struggling academically.

Monitoring: $500
For students requiring IEP assessments/accommodations.

Instruction: $2,500
For students who are not on grade level and/or require individualized instruction.

Barton Reading Program: $1,000
This Orton-Gillingham based program is essentially designed for intervention with students at-risk of reading difficulty and those students identified as dyslexic. It is meant for one-on-one tutoring in a multi-sensory and structured way. The Barton program is an explicit and systematic phonics system.

Tuitoring: $30 per hour
Tutoring may be arranged through the school office or our special ed supervisor.

Scholarships

This scholarship is available for students transferring from the public school system with an IEP. Eligibility may be determined by visiting the GaDOE website under Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.

Payment Methods

Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card. GSNS Scholarships-Checks will be distributed quarterly. The finance clerk will notify the responsible parent when checks have been received. The parent is required to endorse the scholarship check within 30 days of his/her receipt of the notice. Any fees or tuition not covered by scholarship funding will be the full financial responsibility of the parent. Funds received above the tuition amount will be returned to GSNS.

DAILY SPECIALS

Genesis Academy offers daily specials that rotate throughout the school week. Those specials include
music, choir, handbells, visual arts, physical education, Spanish, computer, and STEM.

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS

Genesis Academy offers after-school activities to students every Friday. Students
in 1st-12th grades have the opportunity to participate in the following
archery, basketball, chess, crafts, gardening, martial arts, sewing, and STEM
activities.

FINE ARTS

Genesis Academy places emphasis on its Fine Arts Program. The Academy has a strong Visual Arts Department that has produced
winners in local, state, and national levels of competition. Our high school Musical Arts Department gives students the
opportunity to participate in instrumental and vocal categories both individually and in group settings.

ICONNECT

iConnect is Genesis Academy’s initiative integrating technology into our current curriculum and instruction. Each teacher has a
Smartboard for use in the classroom and each of our students have Chromebooks for use throughout the
school day.

STEM

Genesis Academy has partnered with Project Lead the Way to provide a STEM lab with the latest scientific instruments, cutting-edge technology, and materials essential for STEM activities. This programs aligns with Genesis Academy’s mission of a Christ-centered education that prepares students for the future. Genesis Academy aims to inspire a passion for scientific inquiry and encourage students to pursue future careers in STEM fields.