Located on 600 acres of wooded campus near the Chattahoochee National Forest, this boarding school is “home” to all kinds of young people, from all
socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds The schools only criteria for admission are a sincere desire to attend and a willingness to make use of the opportunities the school offers for academic development and personal growth.
This is a really nice attraction to add to your visit to Brasstown Bald
“It’s like one big family’ are the words most students use to describe life at Tallulah Falls School. A very big “family” as families go, but small compared to average schools sizes. Up to 140 boys and girls, sixth through 12th grades, are housed in two dorms, Teacher pupil ratio is about 1 to 12 with a support staff ranging from dorm parents to maintenance personnel, all considered by the students as members of the family.
Although the accredited school, established in 1909, stresses academic excellence and gives it every chance to flourish, this never takes priority over recognition of each students personal worth, unique talents and gifts. Each boy and girl is encouraged to find his or her way to become involved, participate in something personally meaningful It may be cheerleading, music, sports, arts, gym, drama or work on one of the student committees, planning weekend entertainment or excursions, or deciding on the topic and who will be guest speaker at Chapel. Chapel attendance is required.
The school is not church affiliated, although the traditional values of respect for self and others, and responsibility for one’s own choices are the essence of everyday life in classroom, dorm and at play. The work ethic is strong here too, and every student, regardless of financial means, is required to do an equal share of the chores. Students cook, serve meals, do dishes, clean classrooms and offices, and even load hay (the school operates a small farm).
One three-day weekend a month is open weekend” for trips home by family car or by chartered bus as far as Atlanta, Other weekends include trips to movies, skating rinks, nearby attractions or hiking and skiing. There are two long breaks-Christmas and spring holidays-and parents may also plan other weekend visits at home or school.
Tallulah Falls School is owned and operated by the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, The dedication, work and financial support of these women have enabled thousands of students to attend Tallulah Falls School on partial or full scholarships, and have started many off to college with a financial gift. TFS scholarships are granted on the basis of need; college grants on demonstrated academic ability.
For a complete history of the school, read The Light n the Mountains, by Carol Stevens Hancock, published by Commercial Printing, Toccoa, Georgia. To receive the school’s information package and application for admission, contact Director of Admissions, Tallulah Falls School, Talluiah Falls, GA 30573, or phone 4041754-3171. The school also owns and operates Tallulah Gallery.
Just south of the entrance to Tallulah Falls School on US 441, is an excellent small fine arts gallery owned and operated by the school, with all profits 30 rom sales going toward the school’s scholarship fund. So if you are visiting Brasstown Bald, be sure and take the short drive from the Brasstown Balds West exit to here.
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