Slater Thomas Heathe School

Established in 1961, Russell Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers a range of general academic and extracurricular programs in science, math, art, music and physical education. The school s staff includes several teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, specialists, and food service and office personnel. It offers medical care, reading recovery programs and speech pathology, guidance and counseling services. The school also offers a variety of special education services and provides the English for Speakers of Other Languages program. Russell Elementary School s facility includes a library and media center that offers a collection of books, tapes and CDs for student reference. It operates a parent-teacher association that sponsors and supports various school events and activities. The school is located in Smyrna, Ga.

Founded in 1975, George Walton High School offers an extensive academic curriculum for students in grades nine through 12. The school is located in Marietta, Ga., and has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. It is governed by the Cobb County School District and the subjects offered include English, mathematics, science, social studies, business and information technology, fine and media arts, foreign languages, special education and health and physical education classes. Its fine arts department offers band, orchestra and chorus lessons. The school offers various clubs and organization for the students, including beta, chess, foreign languages and environment clubs, debate team, Asian culture clubs, academic bowl, Amnesty International, the Future Business Leaders of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. George Walton High School also provides a variety of athletics activities that include baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, golf, swimming, cross country and track and field.