The Classic City High School is a different kind of high school, designed specifically for disengaged students who didn't find success in Clarke County School District's two traditional high schools. The two primary goals for students at Classic City High School are to develop marketable skills and become productive citizens. Classic City High School uses the Performance Learning Center (PLC) model.
What kind of high school student attends Classic City High School? Typically those who have dropped out of school, are at least 16 years old or have tried one year of traditional high school and want a non-traditional school setting with flexible scheduling.
The Classic City High School has several partners in education including Jittery's Joes, Buffalo's Cafe and Athens Technical College.
The main focus of Athens School of Music is personalized musical instruction for pupils of all age ranges and playing abilities who wish to improve at playing piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, banjo, saxophone, steel pedal, trumpet, trombone, dulcimer, mandolin, violin, flute, cello and others.
Teachers here are all professional musicians who gig within the Athens music scene. In addition to individual instruction, ASM assists musicians with songwriting, recording, arranging, ensemble instruction, instrument repairs, sales and rentals. It carries its own brand of merchandise, so supporters can wear the Athens School of Music ensignia proudly.
The studio's interior is clean and cozy. Parents are encouraged to relax in the comfortable waiting room and socialize while their children take lessons. Additionally, customers can book gigs for personal events featuring ASM instructors. Owner Jeremy Rushing has been a vibrant professional musician in the Athens music scene for 12 years. His ultimate goal is to provide a place where "everybody can get lessons and enjoy."
This cosmetology school welcomes customers to come and be styled by students. There is a small waiting room with ten styling chairs, four hooded dryers and four manicure stations. Phaze 1 shares its large parking lot with the popular Allen's Bar and Grill. The number 5 bus stops just in front on Hawthorne Avenue.
The Adult Education Department of Athens Technical College provides GED preparation class, GED testing and Workplace Education classes for employees of area businesses and industry.
GED preparation classes are free and open to the public. Academic subjects are taught at the secondary level to prepare students to take and pass the GED.
The GED testing schedule varies widely and you must check online for dates and times.
The Workplace Education classes can be given on site or at other locations. Workplace Education classes can include basic or advanced reading and math, GED preparation, English as a Second Language classes or specific academic training needed for employment.
Athens Technical Institute Adult Literacy Programs is part of the Business and Industry Services at Athens Technical College. The team provides training and testing for GED courses. Remedial math and English lessons and skill assessments are offered.
Athens Institute for Massage was established in 2006 and is a Georgia accredited institution. Athens Institute offers extensive training on massage therapy and technique. Students are taught special types of massage techniques such as Swedish massage, hot stone massage, sports therapy massage and more. Athens Institute for Massage is located on Huntington Road near Cherokee Ridge. For enrollment information, be sure to call or visit the web address provided.