Back to School : 2024 – 2025
Summer communication:
Back to School emails will begin mid-July.
Orientation and Open House Dates – 2024 -2025 School Year
Note: Summer Used Uniform Sale will be on July 29 – 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (New Families) and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Returning Families) – ACA Cafateria
NEW THIS YEAR: OPTIONAL – Cavalier Connect Day for 1st-5th grade students and parents on August 12. See below for details.
First Day of School
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 14 – Carpool begins 7:30 a.m.
Lower School Daily Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., except 6th grade will release at 3:20 p.m. on Fridays. Upper School Daily Schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Tears and Cheers: Wednesday, August 14
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. for Kindergarten Parents
What to expect: Join Principal Han for coffee and refreshments to celebrate the first day of school and get to know fellow kindergarten parents.
Location: Outdoor Classroom (Rain plan: Cafeteria)
Lower School (Grades K-6) Orientation and Open House Events
Parking: Unless noted below, all parking will be at Northside Drive Baptist Church Horseshoe Lot – a shuttle to the school will run continuously.
NEW: Cavalier Connect Day for 1st-5th grade families: Monday, August 12
This school year, we are launching “Cavaliers Connect Day,” which allows teachers in grades 1st-5th to personally welcome each student into their class for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents/student will be given the option to sign up for a 10-minute individual meeting with their teachers to have a brief connection time in the classroom and complete a quick reading or math assessment. This meeting will not impact classroom placement; this is in addition to our usual Open House day. Teachers will send a welcome message and sign-ups via ParentSquare on August 1. This is by appointment only.
Preview Day for All Kindergarten Students: Monday, August 12
8:30 a.m. Parents drop off students using the carpool line
11:00 a.m. Parents pick up students using the carpool line
Who should attend: All Kindergarten students (wear school uniform)
What to expect: Kindergarten students will “go to school” for the morning and get a small taste of what it’s like to be a kindergartner. ACA will provide a snack and water.
6th Grade Orientation: Monday, August 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Students and Families in the Cafeteria
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Classroom Rotation Experience
11:00 a.m. Parents pick up students using the carpool line
Location: Cafeteria, 6th-grade classrooms
Who should attend: All 6th-grade students (all morning) and families (first 30 minutes)
What to expect: Sixth-grade students and parents will hear from Dr. Han and the sixth-grade teachers about what it means to be a sixth-grader at ACA. Then students will experience how they transition from one class to another and get their locker assignments.
New Student Orientation (1st-5th grade): Tuesday, August 13
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Library – 2nd Floor in Main Building
Who should attend: All new students and their families.
What to expect: Meet Dr. Han, the Lower School Principal, and hear about what it means to be a student at Atlanta Classical.
Lower School Open House (Grades K-6): Tuesday, August 13
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Who should attend: All students and their families
What to expect: Check in at the orientation table for name tags and directions to your child’s classroom. Meet your child’s teacher then proceed to the Gym for carpool tags, ACA communication check-in, and other back-to-school information.
Upper School Orientation (Grades 7-12) and Open House Events
Parking: Unless noted below, all parking will be at Northside Drive Baptist Church Horseshoe Lot – a shuttle to the school will run continuously.
Senior College Boot Camp: Monday, August 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Orientation for New Students (8th, 10th and 11th): Monday, August 12
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: H201
Who should attend: New students and their parents
What to expect: Meet with Mr. Andrew to ask questions and hear about upper school academics and culture at ACA.
7th Grade Orientation: Monday, August 12
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Check-in on the turf (rain plan: cafeteria)
Who should attend: All 7th-grade students and their parents.
What to expect: The middle school team will greet students and parents on the turf and place them in orientation groups. As the groups fill, they will rotate through orientation activities.
Note: Students who didn’t buy kits are welcome (but not required) to bring their school supplies. Students will have time to place items in their lockers.
9th Grade Orientation: Monday, August 12
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: High School Veranda
Who should attend: ALL 9th-grade students and their parents.
What to expect: Hear from Mr. Schepps and faculty and college advising team members about high school academics and culture at ACA.
Upper School Open House (Grades 7-12): Monday, August 12
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (come and go)
Location: Gym, 7th and 8th Grade Hallway, and High School Buildings (H100-500)
Who should attend: All Upper School students and their parents
What to expect: 8th-grade students and high school students can pick up their schedules and other materials, find important information about clubs and activities at tables in the gym, and visit their teachers and classrooms.
Note: 8th-grade supply kits will be available for pick-up during this time.
Key Fall Semester Dates to Save:
- August 16 – High School Grade-Level Madness- 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- August 21-23 – 9th Grade Retreat to North Georgia
- September 19-20 – 6th Grade Retreat
- October 15-19 – 11th Grade Trip to Washington DC
- November 7-9 – 7th and 8th Grade Retreat
- Visit the 2024 – 2025 School Calendar for important school dates this year. Please note two significant changes to the calendar.
- An asynchronous day has been added the day after Fall Break for Fall Conferences. All K-12 conferences will be conducted over Zoom, and students will not be on campus that day.
- To avoid beginning the school year in the first week of August, with faculty and staff returning in July, ACA has moved the last day of school to May 30. This change means the last day of school will be after Memorial Day. Please plan accordingly.
School Supply Lists
Atlanta Classical will be offering school pre-purchase supply kits for Grades K-8 at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline for purchasing school supplies was June 3, 2024. Supplies will be in the classroom awaiting your student’s arrival on the first day of school.
Current students, visit mypaymentsplus.com to order.
If you need to register your students on MyPaymenstPlus, please follow these instructions. All other MPP account related or school supply questions may be directed to Mrs. Hobby.
Arrival & Dismissal
Carpool procedures and times can be found here.
Upper School Daily Schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Upper School families will not be allowed on campus until 3:25 p.m. Carpool begins at 7:30 a.m.
Uniforms
Click here to view all uniform boards.
New this year:
Kindergarten/1st grade: A new shorts and pants option with a drawstring/elastic waistband is available through Educational Outfitters. A belt is not required.
5th-8th grade boys: New dry-fit polo option available through Educational Outfitters.
Uniform Reminders:
Uniform boards for boys and girls in grades K-12 can be found HERE. Uniform requirements shift in 5th and 9th grade; please review the uniform boards to ensure your student is prepared for the school year.
Rising 9th graders: For formal Wednesday wear, formal uniforms (shirts and ties for young men, dress shirts for young ladies) must be purchased before the start of school.
Rising 11th graders: Blazers for young men and women are required and must be purchased before the start of school. Students must go in-store to be fitted for the blazer, and embroidery will take over a week. Please plan accordingly.
P.E. Uniforms are required for all rising 5th-grade students and above. These uniforms can be purchased through Education Outfitters; no other sports shirts or shorts will be allowed. They must be purchased before the school year. No exceptions.
Shop Used Uniforms at our Used Uniform Sale – July 29 – 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (New Families) and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Returning Families) and August 13 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm. – located in the Cafeteria.
Shop new uniforms at Educational Outfitters – Required jumpers, polos, pants, and skirts for all grade levels, as well as formal uniform items for Upper School, are available at Educational Outfitters. Spirit Wear and Optional items are also available. Most required items are currently available in store. Please allow a week for embroidering. Educational Outfitters is located at 5290 Roswell Road, Suite T, Sandy Springs, GA 30342. Please order online by July 1 to ensure you receive your uniform in time for the first day of school. Please note, online orders may take longer to process.
To locate uniform items, enter “Atlanta Classical Academy” when prompted.
Fall Sports Registration & Tryouts
Registration for Fall sports tryouts are now open for students. Students are required to register on MyPaymentsPlus and complete PRIVIT requirements by the deadline listed for each sport. Please make note of the important deadlines listed below and on the ACA website.
- High School Cross Country – Deadline to register and complete PRIVIT – July 31st
- Middle School Girls Volleyball – Deadline to register August 11th, Complete PRIVIT by August 13th
- Middle School Boys Soccer – Deadline to register August 11th, Complete PRIVIT by August 13th
- Middle School Cross Country – Deadline to register August 16th, Complete PRIVIT by August 18th
Click the link HERE for a list of fall sports at ACA, as well as their registration requirements and other important information.
Questions? Contact acaathletic
Fall Club Sports Registration opens on July 1st
Fall club sports registration will open on July 1st. In order to participate for any club sport at ACA, it is mandatory for all student athletes to complete registration through MyPaymentsPlus and pay the club sports fee. All forms must be completed on MyPaymentsPlus.
- High School Flag Football Registration is on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 20 athletes. Registration will end when 20 students register or by August 19th.
- Middle School Cheer – Deadline to register is August 16th.
Click the link HERE for a list of fall club sports at ACA, as well as their registration requirements and other important information.
Questions? Contact acaathletic
Student Health Team Back-To-School Check-list:
- Request Forms: Remember to request your sports physicals, and immunization records (3231 & 3300 (provided by your physician) which are required documents at the beginning of school. Additional health forms (epi-pen, asthma, safety plan, seizure, diabetes, etc.) should also be requested from your physician and submitted to Nurse Holland by the first day of school.
- Medication Administration: All medications must be submitted to Nurse Holland by the first day of school. This includes the medication administration form with a new sealed bottle of over-the-counter medication (no physician signature required), or prescription medication that requires a physician signature. Please email this completed FORM to lholland@atlantaclassical.org and drop off medication at the front desk.
- Prepare for the school transition: Begin to talk about the new school year and how exciting it will be. The closer we get to the start of school, begin to schedule bedtimes that mimic school hours. This makes for an easier transition to the school day. Plan for your morning school routine. Peaceful mornings will help your student start off the day and provide social/emotional support.
ParentSquare
ACA uses ParentSquare to communicate class-specific teacher communication and all school reminders. Download the ParentSquare App HERE to ensure you do not miss important information from your child’s teacher or from ACA. Visit these FAQs for questions about setting up your account.
MyPaymentsPlus
ACA uses MyPaymentsPlus to collect school fees and to register for clubs and athletics. If you do not have an account, please follow the instructions here to set one up.
Infinite Campus
Parents can access their student’s class schedules, attendance records, and grades; and update their contact information through Infinite Campus, Atlanta Public School’s (APS) student information and communication system. For more information, click here.
Lunch Orders for the 2024 -2025 School Year
To place lunch orders, apply for free or reduced-price meals, and to learn more about our school lunch program, visit the School Lunch page on ACA’s website.
Volunteer Sign-up
ACA thrives on the commitment of its families to volunteering. If you are interested in helping in any capacity during the 2024 – 2025, please complete the following volunteer training.
Volunteer Training
Each school year, every parent volunteer must be cleared as a “Level 2” volunteer in any capacity at ACA. The process will take 15-20 min and involves watching two videos and filling out a Google form about what you learned.
You can access the training package HERE.
Once you have watched both videos and completed the form, you will be cleared to perform supervised volunteering on campus and off-campus day trips. NOTE: Should you sign up to volunteer for unsupervised volunteer opportunities, you will need to complete additional steps.
If you plan to volunteer during the 2024-2025 school year, we highly encourage you to take the training before the school year begins to be pre-cleared. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Mrs. Coons at rcoons@atlantaclassical.org.