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Edgewood Academy 5475 Elmore Road, Elmore, AL • (334) 567-5102 • www.edgewoodacademy.org About: Established in 1967, Edgewood Academy provides students with a comprehensive college preparatory education in a safe and supportive environment, preparing students for a future of lifelong learning and productive citizenship. Edgewood Acade- my affirms the values and beliefs of the Christian faith and allows for the public practice and display of all Christian denominations. However, EA is not affiliated with any particular denomination. Academics: Edgewood Academy has been accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) since 1974. Edgewood is also accredited by the Southern Association of Col- leges and Schools (SACS, the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation Alliance (CITA). This means that graduates are recognized by colleges as a quality prospect for their school. Students score well above the national average on the Stanford Achievement Test and ninety-nine percent of Edgewood graduates go on to higher education. Athletics: Edgewood offers a variety of opportunities for students All of this has helped contribute to Edgewood being named an AISA Blue Ribbon School for over a decade. This distinction is given to schools exemplifying excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. who wish to participate in varsity athletics, including football, baseball, softball, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. Edge- wood has won a total of 36 state championships, and in 2013, their baseball team was crowned national champions by Maxpreps. EDGEWOOD Offering Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Student Life. • Grades K3-12 For Over 50 Years • AISA Blue Ribbon School for 16 Years • College preparatory school offering dual enrollment • Accredited by SACS, NCPSA, CITA and AISA • 2008-2016 AISA Chairman’s Award for Excellence • SMART Board technology in all classrooms • iPads for 6th-12th grades Offering K3 and K4 for 2018 School Year Limited spaces are available. Discounts available for early registration. NOW ENROLLING NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Edgewood Academy, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. For More Information: Phone: 334.567.5102 / Fax: 334.567.8316 5475 Elmore Road, Elmore, AL 36025 www.edgewoodacademy.org www.potentialmagazine.com Winter 2018 | L19