1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 - 
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tel: 770-394-8177, 215
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
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 27 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 130 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 60% | 69% |
| 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 (Khaki pants, blue polo shirt with school crest, 1 day per week formal attire with jacket and tie. Girls have the option for khaki or plaid skorts.) |
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| Average Class Size | 6 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,000 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $47,000 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $45,000 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jeffrey S. Holloway, MSW | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Club | Book Nook Club | |
| History of Film Club | International Club | |
| International Thespian Society | Literary Magazine | |
| Radio Controlled Vehicles (RC) Club | Recreational Badminton | |
| Science Fiction Club | Scrabble Club | |
| Transportation 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, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Expressive Language, LDNOS
- School accreditations: Georgia Accrediting Commission, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), The Small Boarding Schools Association, The National Association of Independent Schools, Georgia Association of Private Schools for Exception, Southern Association of Independent
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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