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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to attend Amana Academy West Atlanta?
Students in grades K-5 are eligible to enroll at Amana Academy West Atlanta for the 2024-2025 School Year if:
- You currently reside in the state of Georgia.
- Your child is five years of age by September 1 to attend kindergarten, or age six by September 1 to attend first grade (per GA state law).
Amana Academy is open to all students in grades K-5 who reside in the state of Georgia during the specified open enrollment period without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, disabling condition, or English proficiency.
How do I know if my address falls within the required boundaries to attend Amana Academy?
Amana Academy West Atlanta is open to all students in the state of Georgia; however, the school is located in West Atlanta, and there are limited transportation options provided by the school (pending funding).
Where is your West Atlanta campus going to be located?
Amana Academy West Atlanta is located on the campus of Camp Timber Ridge at 5540 N. Allen Road, Mableton, GA 30126.
When is the open enrollment period for Amana Academy?
Open enrollment is January 1-31, 2024.
Is there a lottery? How does the lottery process work?
Amana Academy West Atlanta will conduct a lottery on February 9, 2024. We will admit students on a space-available basis. Any student who is a resident of the state of Georgia and who meets the minimum age and grade requirements is eligible to attend. Amana Academy will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion or disability. Being a public charter school, Amana Academy will not charge tuition.
You can find more information about the lottery process by clicking the following link: Amana Academy West Atlanta Annual Enrollment and Lottery Procedures Policy Description.
Do you admit students during the school year?
Amana Academy West Atlanta will only admit students during the first 10 days of each semester in August and January, if seats are available. Seats are offered according to waitlist position.
If my child is not admitted, do I need to re-apply each year?
Yes. Waitlists do not carry over from year to year so you would need to re-apply in January.
How much is the tuition here?
Amana is a public school, so there is NO tuition!
Do the students have to wear uniforms?
Yes, uniforms are an important part of our Social Curriculum. At Amana Academy West Atlanta, we recognize that there is a strong, positive correlation between appropriate attire, good work habits and good character. When dress and appearance are characterized by cleanliness, neatness, modesty and safety, children generally have a more positive attitude toward themselves and those around them. Amana believes that a dress code and/or a policy of wearing uniforms will address issues related to the health, safety and welfare of the students and the maintenance of an ethical learning environment.
As a parent, am I required to volunteer at Amana? How can I get involved?
In line with Amana’s commitment to high achievement, active learning, character growth and teamwork, Amana parents are encouraged to be fully invested in their child’s leaning environment through volunteering. What better way is there for parents to teach character, teamwork, and responsibility to our children than by modeling it for them? As such, we ask that each parent volunteer a minimum of 10 hours per school year (10 hours per single-parent household, 20 hours for two-parent households) as per our charter.
Does the Amana school calendar follow that of surrounding school districts?
For the most part Amana’s calendar is similar to both the Cobb County Schools and Fulton County Schools calendars – with a few exceptions.
What transportation options does Amana Academy West Atlanta have; do you offer bus service?
It is our intention to offer one bus to families, however, space will be very limited. Seats on the bus, should funding allow for one, will be offered on a space available basis and will most likely require a lottery to allocate seats.
When does the day start and end for students?
Monday – Thursday 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM & Friday 7:50 AM – 1:00 PM (we do early dismissals on Friday’s to give staff an opportunity for Professional Development).
Do you offer a lunch program?
Yes, we offer breakfast and hot lunches every day. We also address special dietary needs.
Will Amana Academy West Atlanta have a TAG program?
Yes, we do have a Talented & Gifted program. It differs from other schools in that Amana uses a daily 50-minute pull-out model for TAG in grades K-5, combined with a collaborative model in middle school, which aligns well with the school’s Expeditionary Learning approach.
Does Amana West offer religious instruction?
No- some folks mistakenly think that because we offer Arabic (the 5th most popular language in the world) as a foreign language, there is a tie to religion. However, we are public school that is attended by a diverse student body and and adheres to applicable norms and laws.