The PreUpper School program is designed for students with average to superior abilities who learn best in small classes. The goal of the PreUpper School is to enable students to become independent, lifelong learners. Mill Springs Academy is fully accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and is pursuing SACS accreditation. In the 97-98 term, students began individual ownership of laptops.
Every student is required to own a laptop.
Students choose a series of classes from the course outlines and schedules and then spend the month learning about each topic. The system allows the student to make fully informed choices and to assume personal responsibility for those choices. All students participate in values groups that focus on character development. The goal of this time period is to enhance communication, to support our students and their families, and to integrate them successfully into the life of the school. The ultimate reward is a school climate that fosters community.