Shallowford Presbyterian School Expands, Opens First Grade

Excitement and emotion filled the halls on August 10 at Shallowford Presbyterian School (SPS) as parents and faculty watched the inaugural class of 12 first graders enter their classroom with huge smiles and excitement.

Meredith Moseley serves as School Director and heads a staff of 18 teachers and 11 assistants to serve over 150 students in Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade classes. Working with teachers and parents, Director Moseley developed a skills-appropriate curriculum that meets statewide standards while allowing sufficient flexibility for the different learning styles of students.

“Shallowford Presbyterian School offers a challenging, balanced curriculum that encourages exploration and discovery,” said Ms. Mosley. “Our classrooms are student- centered and focused on developing critical thinking skills. Our small class sizes allow our teachers to customize instruction in order to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Every child is unique, which is why SPS believes in nurturing the whole child physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively and spiritually.”

Located at 2375 Shallowford Road, on the campus of Shallowford Presbyterian Church,

Shallowford Presbyterian School celebrated 50 years as a private preschool in 2015. SPS recognized a unique opportunity to address the educational needs of the surrounding neighborhoods by extending its offerings and creating a grade school.

Shallowford Presbyterian School offers:

· premier educators

· low student to teacher ratios

· education in a Christian environment

· arts, language and science enrichment programs

· competitive tuition

· a diverse and welcoming atmosphere

Shallowford Presbyterian School is a private school supported by and located in Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1965, the school provides a loving, safe environment for a diverse student body from families that speak more than 20 languages. SPS features a library, interactive children’s garden, author encounters (in person and via Skype), and opportunities for parent involvement.

SPS seeks to be an integral part of the surrounding neighborhoods, and to involve the church and local community in the life of the school and the students. Shallowford Presbyterian School believes that strong community relationships enable children to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

Shallowford Presbyterian School - Education Rooted in Community

Photo caption 1 (previous page): Happy and excited to be starting first grade, William Reid enters Shallowford Presbyterian School with his parents Bea and David Reid.

Photo caption 2: SPS first graders Nya Smith and Cole Sanchez are excited to see their first grade classroom and meet their teachers.

Photo caption 3: Gabriel McDonald walks proudly to his first grade classroom after being greeted by SPS Director Meredith Moseley.