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Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school enrolling approximately 150 students in grades 6 through 12. The School is located 90 miles northeast of Atlanta and 100 miles west of Greenville, South Carolina. The area is served by U .S. Highway 441, which connects to the interstate system. The 500-acre campus lies largely on the slopes of Cherokee Mountain in an area of great natural beauty. Students and faculty are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities and have easy access to nearby Tallulah Gorge State Park and its outdoor education center.
Tallulah Falls School strives to present a challenging curriculum, using traditional teaching method in small class settings that stimulate student engagement in the learning process. Every student has the benefit of close personal attention from teachers, advisors, and other members of the staff.
The School is a nonprofit organization, owned and operated by the Georgia federation of Women's Clubs and governed by a Board of 35 Trustees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Georgia Accrediting Commission, and holds membership in the Georgia Independent School Association and the National Association of Independents Schools as well as several professional educational organizations. The School's endowment currently exceeds $30,000,000.
FAULTY:
The faculty and staff of Tallulah Falls School are a seasoned mix of professional educators who are both extremely motivated and well qualified The teaching faculty includes 15 men and 10 women who hold 25 Bachelor's degrees and 19 advanced degrees. A registered nurse is on duty at the school infirmary daily and is on call at other times.
STUDENT BODY:
Tallulah Falls School enrolls approximately 150 students in grades 6-12. Boarding capacity of 136 students and the balance of the student body is composed of local day students. Roughly 70% are from Georgia and 15% from other states. Approximately 15% are international students.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
The academic year, divided into semesters, begins in mid-August and ends in late May. Vacations are scheduled for one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, around a week for winter break in late February and one week in the spring. Faculty members serve as advisors to small groups of students who meet daily to discuss learning activities and other issues. Additional help is offered after school in 40 minute tutorial sessions, and a mandatory, staff-supervised study hall is held from 8:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. five nights per week. Grades are sent to parents four times per year, and are available through Edline on a weekly basis.
Classes are scheduled in a 6-period day, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3: 15 p.m., with a 40-minute lunch break. To graduate, a student must complete a college preparatory curriculum earning a minimum of 22 credits. This curriculum requires 4 units of English, 3 of Social Studies, 4 of Mathematics, 2 units of Foreign Language, 3 units of Science (including 2 1ab courses), 1 of physical education/health, and 5 electives. Students are encouraged to take additional electives when possible.
Among the courses offered are English 7 -12, with Honors courses provided in grades 9- 12; English as a Second Language 1-3; French 1-3, Spanish 1-3; World History, U.S. History, Women in History, Government, World Religion, Economics; Algebra 1-3, Geometry, Calculus; Physical Science, Biology, Chemis1ry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physics; Art 1-4, Hand bells 1-2, Chorus, Piano, Drama, American Cultural Literacy, Creative Writing, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism; Computer Science 1-2; and Industrial Arts 1-2. Honors courses are offered in English, U .S. History, Geometry, Algebra 3, Biology, and Chemistry. Advanced Placement courses are available in Calculus and Physics, with more planned in the future.
A school counselor assists students with planning for college and completing applications. Nearly all graduates attend postsecondary schools. A complete list of recent college acceptances is available on request.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Some of the regular activities are the yearbook, chorus, National Honor Society, and clubs devoted to chess, foreign languages, astronomy, poetry, math and science. Art students compete in a number of contests including the School Art Symposium sponsored by the University of Georgia. TFS is a member of the Georgia High School Association, and fields varsity teams in volleyball, cross country, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, baseball and track & field
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