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High School 

Our High School is doing more than preparing for graduation—it's preparing students for life beyond it. At The Howard School, students discover who they are, how they learn best, and how to confidently advocate for themselves as they prepare for college, careers, and adulthood.

Our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum challenges students to think critically, solve problems, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Through small classes and a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, students receive individualized support while developing the independence, resilience, and executive functioning skills needed to succeed long after they leave our campus.

As students explore their interests, pursue leadership opportunities, participate in internships, and strengthen their self-advocacy skills, they gain the confidence to navigate new challenges and embrace new opportunities. By celebrating each student's unique strengths and fostering a deep understanding of how they learn, The Howard School transforms the educational experience and prepares graduates to lead lives of purpose, independence, and impact.

The Path to Graduation


Beginning in ninth grade, students earn Carnegie units toward graduation while completing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. As a Georgia-accredited high school, The Howard School awards numerical grades and official transcripts that meet Georgia graduation requirements and prepare students for college admission and future success.

The curriculum that follows reflects our commitment to academic excellence while fostering the independence, responsibility, and lifelong strengths that empower graduates to lead lives of purpose and impact.
 

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We believe in the freedom to learn and to be your authentic self, in and out of the classroom - cultivating confidence to take your next step and embark on your journey. Education should be a journey of self-discovery, where every student is encouraged to explore their interests and passions.

- Michael Powell, High School Principal

 

The Student Experience

Wonder Week: Create. Explore. Connect.

For a week in January, the regular academic schedule gives way to interest-driven enrichment courses unlike anything in the standard curriculum. Taught by Howard School faculty, staff, and invited guests, courses span a wide range of topics designed to spark curiosity, build new skills, and give students the freedom to try something they have never tried before. It is one of the most anticipated weeks of the school year, and an important reminder that some of the best learning happens when you step outside the familiar and into something new.

Clubs and Extracurriculars

High School students have the opportunity to join many extracurricular activities and clubs. 

On late-start days, students participate in self-selected club activities. Clubs are formed each year based on student interests, giving students a chance to explore new passions, build community, and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. Each club is led by a student leader with a faculty sponsor, and new clubs are added each semester as students propose them. Some of our most popular extracurriculars and clubs include:

  • National Honor Society
  • Honor Council
  • Hawks H.E.L.P.
  • Student Government
  • Outdoor Appreciation
  • Improv Club
  • TableTop Strategy Games Club
  • Ultimate Frisbee Club
  • Gaga Ball Club
  • True Crime Club
  • Art Club

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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