Athens Christian School

DISTRICT PROFILE Henry County School District’s nine schools focus on technology, community, creativity, and students’ individual talents. Students will get an authentic American experience near cultural Atlanta, Georgia, a hub of the music industry. The school offers over 20 AP courses including 3D studio art and German. FACILITIES The district’s central Georgia campuses feature state-of-the-art facilities including sports fields, high-tech classrooms, art studios, and music rooms. SPORTS AND ARTS Henry County’s high schools have won several district and state titles in sports including basketball, football, track and field, and wrestling. Students at the schools can take art courses such as theater arts, dance, and painting as well as participate in various extracurriculars such as creative writing, drama, and music honor society. One high school in the district has a nationally acclaimed band that won the Silver Grand Champion Award. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Henry County is very close to Atlanta, Georgia. The city of Atlanta is known for its culture and musical opportunities as well as the largest aquarium in the country, shopping, amusement parks, and professional sports. The community of Henry County offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities such as Frisbee, golf, paintball, parks, peach orchards, and skating rinks. Visit School Site: <a href="schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us">Henry County Schools</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.mcdonoughga.org">McDonough, Georgia</a>

Founded in 1993, Skutt Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school. The school emphasizes academic excellence. Over the past decade, 100 students were national recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program and five students have achieved perfect scores on the college entrance exams too. FACILITIES With modern facilities, the school offers six computer labs and smartboard classrooms. Skutt Catholic has also recently added a new artificial turf football and soccer field. SPORTS AND ARTS International students, looking to participate in high school athletics, can join 12 varsity sports teams. Skutt Catholic has also won 68 state championships in the past decade of competition. Students not interested in athletics can participate in an award-winning music, drama, and fine arts program. The school was awarded a silver medal in the National Scholastic Arts Awards Competition held at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located in the heart of the USA, Omaha has many museums and cultural centers for international students to explore. The city is also home to the world famous “Omaha Steaks.”

Founded in 1811, Thornton Academy is one of New England’s oldest college preparatory schools. Its comprehensive curriculum consists of 200 courses, including seven foreign languages, 30 arts classes, and more than 60 AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. The school’s collaborations with both the University of New England and the University of Maine School of Engineering allows students to bypass freshman year at both schools. <center><iframe allowtransparency="true" title="Wistia video player" allowFullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" class="wistia_embed" name="wistia_embed" src="https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/jcug9fpmgq" width="400" height="225"></iframe></center> FACILITIES Campus facilities feature a STEM Center with brand new laboratories, an engineering lab, a foreign language building, an art center, an observatory, and a 500-person theater. Athletic facilities include sports fields, an outdoor track, basketball courts, tennis courts, and four large multi-purpose stadiums. SPORTS AND ARTS As a member of Maine’s top athletic league, Thornton Academy offers several competitive varsity sports. Their football, tennis, golf, swimming, and volleyball teams consistently place top in the state or region. Thornton’s dramatic arts are regarded as a highly developed program that includes courses in theater basics, acting, and technical theater with a focus on media arts. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Thornton Academy has two dormitories that have Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms, and lounges with big screen TVs. International students can also enjoy many weekend activities held on and off campus. Cooking classes, skiing lessons, movie sessions, and shopping excursions are a few activities international student can participate in. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.thorntonacademy.org/">Thornton Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.sacomaine.org/">Saco, Maine</a>