Tallulah Falls School

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Description

Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school serving more than 500 students. Academic success and character development are our primary mission at TFS. The quality of the academic program and students' academic success are priorities that form the foundation for the school. A dedicated and highly-qualified faculty, outstanding facilities, a broad and challenging curriculum, small classes, and eager, motivated students all contribute to the accomplishment of academic goals. TFS students are well prepared to attend top colleges and universities across the country. If you are looking for a hands-on learning environment for your student and they are willing to contribute their talents to grow intellectually and emotionally, then TFS is the place for your family.

School Type:
  • Boarding School
State: Georgia
City: Tallulah Falls
Affiliation: Christian
Grades Accepted:
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
School Size: 505
Average Class Size: 12
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Spring Semester
  • Fall Semester
  • Full Academic Year
  • Multiple Years
Application Deadline: February 1
ESL:
  • Yes
Dresscode: Uniform Required
Price: $$$$
Graduation
Graduation Allowed:
  • Yes
Graduation After 1 Year:
  • Yes

English - 4 credits Foreign Language - 2 credits Math - 4 credits Personal Fitness - .5 credit Science - 4 credits Health - .5 credit
Social Studies- 3.5 credits Electives- 5.5 credits

Academics
AP Classes:
  • Yes
AP Classes Offered:
  • Science
  • Social Studies

AP Human Geography, AP Physics I, AP World History: Modern, Many online AP classes

College Prep/Honors Classes:
  • Yes

College level and dual enrollment

IB Program:
  • No
STEM/STEAM Program:
  • Yes

Science, Math, Art, Coding, and Engineering Classes

Foreign Languages:
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Graduation Rate: 100
College Acceptance Rate: 100
University Acceptances:

6 colleges/universities total including: The University of Arizona, Clemson University, Florida State University, University of Georgia, The University of Creative Careers (SCAD), Davidson College, and more

TFS students experience a true college preparatory environment through our challenging academic program. Tallulah Falls School partners with local colleges and universities to offer dual enrollment courses taught on our campus. Additionally, several Advanced Placement courses are offered.

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Tennis
  • Rifle
Girls Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Tennis
  • Rifle

The mission of TFS athletics is to develop GREAT character, competence, and competitiveness, to host GREAT events, and to create a Season of Significance. GREAT character evidenced through behavior and performance (stamina, speed, strength, skill, and strategy) will determine our success!

Arts
Arts Offerings:

Visual Arts, Broadcasting, Culinary Arts, Music - Instrumental, Music - Advanced Chorus, Theater Arts, Yoga, Theater performances

The Tallulah Falls School Performing and Visual Arts programs strive to provide opportunities for creative development and expression, events to showcase student work, recognition of excellence, and exploration of contemporary career pathways in the arts. This is achieved through a variety of classes in theatre, music, and visual arts.

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

Art Honor Society, Bakeology Club, Chess Club, Cinema Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Future Health Professionals Club, Global Citizens Awareness Panel, Great Books Club, International Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Classical League and more

Community Information
City Population: 203
Weather: Summers are hot and humid. Winters are mild with cold snaps. Rainfall is abundant year-round which makes for a lush landscape.
Nearby Cities: Atlanta, Georgia (154 km)
Nearest Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Local Attractions:

Waterfalls (Tallulah Falls, Hurrican Falls), hiking trails (Shortline Trail, Angel Falls Trail), Jane Yurt Interpretive Center, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Lake Tugalo, Lake Yonah, General Store, Tallulah 1882, Panther Creek Recreation Area

"Tallulah Falls is a town in Georgia with a population of 273. Tallulah Falls is in Habersham County. Living in Tallulah Falls offers residents a rural feel and most residents rent their homes. In Tallulah Falls there are a lot of parks. Residents of Tallulah Falls tend to be conservative. The public schools in Tallulah Falls are above average." - Niche.com