Academics

Augusta Prep enjoys a dedication to and reputation for academic excellence, presenting a challenging curriculum at all levels. A commitment to distinction, a passionate faculty, motivated students, and involved parents make Prep an environment that fosters greatness. Our teachers do not strive to simply educate; personal relationships develop naturally as faculty members devote themselves to a student-centered education. As committed as the teachers are to challenging the students, they are more committed to helping and encouraging their students to achieve their personal bests.

Because of the small class sizes, Prep does not offer a "back row seat," as students of all ages are engaged in learning. Students leave Augusta Prep with a sense of confidence, a passion for learning, and a devotion to excellence that they carry with them always.

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Confessions

of a Self-Proclaimed

Dinosaur!

I have been involved in education for a long time, both as a student and as a teacher. I've seen many changes and trends come and go; goals have changed, and so has the role of teacher. Today's educational establishment is highly politicized with goals far beyond the teaching of ideas and skills to enable a person to succeed in society. Education today, teaching today, is often an instrument of social engineering. The focus has changed from teaching how to think to teaching what to think.

(NOTE: Veteran English teacher Wayne Buckley first presented this article to the Augusta Prep faculty several years ago, having been asked to share his wisdom on the art of teaching.)

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