Pinecrest was established in 1993 as a private Catholic school. Our mission is to provide the highest quality Catholic education and to foster integrally formed Christian leaders.  This mission is fulfilled as Pinecrest Academy students graduate as strong Christian leaders, convinced of the truth, and prepared and committed to transforming society where Christian values are taught, embraced and put into practice.  Pinecrest Academy implements the Integral Formation method of education developed by the Legionaries of Christ, which focuses on forming all dimensions of the person: intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic.

Overview

Pinecrest Academy serves grades pre-kindergarten through high school. Our school maintains the highest academic standards, offers recreational and varsity athletics, advanced placement and honor classes, foreign language choices, fine arts programs, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community.

Our Approach

To help students develop a solid foundation based on character, faith, social responsibility, problem-solving, and critical thinking; to build confidence through athletics, public speaking, performing, mentoring, and to learn to share through service to the community and each other.

Accreditation

Pinecrest Academy is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC).  We are also affiliated with the following associations:  SACS, SAIS, AAAIS, GISA, NCEA, NAIS, and NCE.

Gender-Specific Education

International studies and Catholic tradition affirm the advantage of single-sex education. This environment best serves the learning styles of each gender. Pinecrest educates boys and girls separately from fourth grade through high school and is the only school in North Atlanta to offer gender specific education.

Exemplary Faculty

Our dedicated, motivated, and highly qualified teachers all meet state and SACS requirements and many have advanced degrees, including doctorates.

Exceptional Academics

Pinecrest students rank in the top 10% of all schools nationally (public and private) on standardized achievement tests (SAT 10) as recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Class Size

With an average class size of 20 students, teachers are able to ensure individual attention to every student.

Enrollment

Over 900 students in Pre-K through twelfth grade, with the first graduating class in 2007.

Academic Year

The academic year is comprised of 36 weeks divided into two semesters. For the Lower and Middle School, each semester is further divided into two nine-week quarters. Report cards are sent home at the end of each quarter.  High School report cards are sent home at the end of each semester.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must successfully complete twenty-eight (28) units of high school study plus twenty (20) hours per year of apostolic outreach and service.

Varsity and Recreational Athletics

Pinecrest offers athletic programs for students in Pre-K through high school that reflect the same level of excellence achieved in the classroom. The school fields varsity teams in football, basketball, volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field, equestrian, and baseball.

Outstanding Fine Arts Program

Pinecrest has a Drama department that presents two full scale theatrical performances a year complete with professional lighting and sound as well as a new keyboard lab where students receive a hands on approach to learning music.