Putnam County Elementary School… Home of the Eaglets
PCES serves pre-k through 5th grade students and is the sole public elementary school in Putnam County. The faculty and staff utilize the Georgia Performance Standards to guide their unit planning and daily instruction. Student achievement is at the forefront of all instruction. Data from local and state testing programs drive the planning and development of age appropriate activities all PCES students receive each day. Reading and math activities are guided by our academic coaches. These individuals provide assistance to all staff members during classroom instruction and during classroom assessments. Community members having a special interest in the science and social studies areas are welcome to assist our staff during instructional time.
All students are provided the opportunity to develop their mental and physical skills through physical education, technology instruction, art and music. These classes are offered each week to all students through a rotating schedule. The staff members leading these instructional activities are highly qualified in their respective fields. PCES is fortunate to have two technology labs, a gymnasium equipped with age appropriate equipment, an art room and a music room for students to enjoy.
Educating all students is the top priority at PCES. The gifted education program, SAGE, is offered for students demonstrating exceptional sills in a wide range of areas. Teachers, parents, students and others may inquire about the qualifications of the SAGE program at any time during the year. Testing for the SAGE program is done at PCES a minimum of two times a year.
Students with special needs are also provided a learning environment that will meet their unique instructional needs. PCES has inclusion classrooms on each grade level as well as self contained and resource class settings to meet the individual needs of students who qualify for special educational services. Speech services, vision impaired services, and occupational and physical therapy are offered for those students needing assistance.
PCES students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities throughout the year. Many staff members sponsor activities that enhance the special interest of all students such as the Chess Club, Art Club, Music Club, Green Thumb Garden Club, Step Team, Basketball and Archery teams, and Critter Club to mention a few. Parents, family members and community members are always welcome to join the students during these meetings. Community programs such as 4-H is offered to 4th and 5th graders and the DARE program is offered to all 5th graders.
PCES also participates in the Jr. Beta Club a, a 4th-8th grade group associated with the National Beta Club. The PCES Jr. Beta Club invitation is sent to 4th and 5th grade students after the first semester of each year. These students must meet the requirements set forth by the National Beta Club organization. These members take part in a wide range of community service projects as well as trips and outings. Beta Club members are encouraged to continue their involvement in Beta Club during their middle and high school years.
Parents and community members are always welcome to visit, observe in classrooms and take part in programs and activities planned for PCES students. Reading Buddies, Peer Tutors and volunteering throughout the school are just a few activities that our community friends and parents are welcome to join.
PCES is composed of a highly qualified, dedicated and caring staff. PCES is committed to serving all of its students in the most appropriate manner possible. Our school values all of its students and their parents, and its staff strive to work cooperatively with both students and parents to assure that the highest quality of educational services are afforded the children of Putnam County. www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pces/
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Putnam County Middle School…the Place to Be!
PCMS serves grades 6th through 8th with an enrollment of approximately 620 students. Each PCMS student belongs to an academic team led by four teachers. These teachers provide instruction in the four basic content areas of math, science, social studies and literacy following the Georgia Performance Standards. Gifted classes are also available in the areas of math and literacy for those students that qualify. Along with rigorous academic classes, each student attends a Connections class daily. We currently offer the following Connections classes: physical education, geography lab, multimedia lab, band, art, chorus, computer technology, reading lab and math lab.
The faculty at PCMS is dedicated to improving student performance. Through the use of pre-and post-testing assessments, teachers are able to identify strengths and weaknesses of each student and provide instruction that is targeted to students’ needs. TestGate / ThinkGate, a web-based assessment tool, is used to accomplish this task and provides instant data for analysis by the teacher and academic support personnel. In addition to targeted instruction, PCMS provides remediation classes during the school day and after school tutoring to ensure student success.
Student use of computers at PCMS is not limited to the two Connections classes. PCMS has a third computer lab available for whole class instruction and student research. The Media Center is equipped with computers available for student use with the support of a media / instructional technology specialist, and all classrooms have computer stations for students. Other equipment, such as In-focus projectors, digital cameras, video cameras, TV production equipment, etc., is also available for students to create presentations and complete projects.
Beyond academics, PCMS students have the opportunity to participate in various sporting and extracurricular activities. Our athletic program offers football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, softball, track and soccer. During our monthly club period, each student is involved in a club of their choosing. In the past, clubs have included scrapbooking, geology, crafting, archery, basketball, etiquette, walking, international studies, Junior Red Cross, Builders Club, gardening and soccer. We also have Jr. Beta Club, Y-Club, Quiz Bowl teams, Student Council and Jazz Band. www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pcms/
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Putnam County High School…the Home of the War Eagles!
With an ever-growing population and demand for increasing student achievement, PCHS meets these demands with appropriate facilities and highly qualified staff, many teaching advanced courses.
PCHS enrolls approximately 750 students. Each student is advised on course pathways focusing on future plans continuous support by advisors, counselors and a graduation coach throughout their high school career. Every effort is made to improve the support for students in order to successfully complete high school with skills and education relevant to post-secondary opportunities.
PCHS offers many courses designed to provide the basic content of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science for secondary students but allows diversity in elective areas which are streamlined for the student’s needs. Students must successfully meet testing requirements in the basic content areas to complete graduation requirements for Georgia. Advanced placement for college credit and honors classes are offered to allow students the opportunity to accelerate their learning within the high school environment. Business education, technology, fine arts, physical education, family and consumer science, military, automotive and agriculture classes are offered to allow students to choose a career pathway to prepare them for life after high school.
PCHS utilizes the opportunities available through various web based applications. Georgia Department of Education’s Virtual School is used to supplement courses not offered in traditional course scheduling. Students are registered at PCHS and are enrolled in the virtual environment with certified teachers and support personnel. PCHS also provides remedial support for classes and credit recovery for failed classes through PLATO, a web-based application and use of certified teaching staff assist in the progress. PCHS models pre-and post-testing assessments from used to design instruction to enhance student performance. TestGate/ThinkGate, a web-based assessment tool, is used to accomplish this task and provide instant data for analysis by the teacher and academic support personnel. It is also used as a part of the school system’s accountability system for teacher performance.
PCHS promotes technical literacy and supports that effort in many ways. PCHS has one lab of 30 student stations designed for whole-class instruction. Another lab of 28 student workstation supports instructional support for students struggling in traditional classroom environments. A third lab of 10 computers provides an opportunity for small-group instruction. The school’s Media Center provides another 16 computers available for students to use with the support of a media / instructional technology specialist along with a 32-unit wireless laptop class available for teachers to check-out for their classrooms. PCHS has five 21st century classrooms outfitted with the most current technology to promote the use of technology to enhance instruction. Various other pieces of equipment are available for students and teachers to create presentations such as digital cameras, video cameras, TV production equipment and more.
PCHS hosts various sporting and extracurricular activities. PCHS has successful teams in football, basketball, baseball, competition cheerleading, softball, track, tennis and soccer. Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), VICA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Y-Club, Debate, Jazz and Marching Band, Chess Club, and Annual Staff are but a few of the extracurricular activities available to students. www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pchs/
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Gatewood School
Private School for kindergarden through twelth grade.
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Redeemer Episcopal Academy
Redeemer Episcopal Academy carries on the Episcopal tradition of educational excellence through its college-preparatory program including rigorous academics, small class sizes, low student/teacher ratios, daily Spanish and proven curricula delivered by exceptional teachers in a safe, nurturing environment. Founded on faith, Redeemer Episcopal Academy is open to all faiths. The school’s Honor Code is exemplified by its faculty and students.
At Redeemer Academy, we are creating scholars, nurturing spirituality and embracing diversity.
In addition to the school day, Redeemer Episcopal Academy offers early drop-off and an after-school enrichment program.
For more information about Redeemer Episcopal Academy or to schedule a tour, please call us at (706) 484-1238 or visit our web site at www.redeemeracademy.org.
Central Georgia Technical College
Eatonton is now home to its own branch of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), where technical certificates of credit are offered in construction, allied health, welding, information technology, emergency medical services and much more. The center also provides custom training for specific businesses and industry. CGTC has been approved for funding from the Georgia HOPE grant and offers other sources of financial aid to interested students.
Recently, CGTC began offering dual enrollment for students at Putnam County High School. The school offers more than 190 classes online, in addition to both day and night on-site courses. CGTC has campuses in Milledgeville, Macon, Gray, Roberta and Jeffersonville. www.centralgatech.edu
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Additional Colleges and Universities
More than nine colleges and universities are within a 50-mile radius of Eatonton, including nearby Milledgeville’s Georgia Military College and Georgia College and State University, Georgia’s premiere liberal arts college. Macon is home to Mercer University, Wesleyan College and Macon State College. In Covington, there is Emory at Oxford College.
Other public senior colleges well within driving distance are the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University in Atlanta (78 miles) and the University of Georgia in Athens (only 50 miles away). Those schools are all part of the University System of Georgia.
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