Imhotep Academy | Co-Ed, K-8 Private School in Atlanta
Imhotep Academy | Co-Ed, K-8 Private School in Atlanta
Imhotep Academy is committed to the development of the whole child. We strive to develop scholars and future leaders, while continuing to provide broad and accelerated academic experiences.
Imhotep Academy offers a comprehensive and academically enriching curriculum that nurtures self-esteem, self-awareness, and a love for learning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and hands-on learning, helping students develop skills and confidence as they progress through the grades. We provide a strong foundation for college-level coursework through honors and advanced classes, ensuring a seamless transition to higher education.
Imhotep Academy’s pre-K curriculum focuses on heritage, language arts, math, science, social studies, arts, and health/physical education. It emphasizes self-esteem, self-awareness, love for reading/math, and connections between subjects, fostering a holistic approach to early learning.
Emphasizes multi-level guided reading, enVision Math, progressive science, social studies with diverse perspectives, foreign language, arts, health education, and general music for a well-rounded education. Students develop skills through various disciplines, promoting curiosity and engagement.
Fourth grade covers language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, arts, health/physical education, and general music. Fifth and sixth grades focus on reading across disciplines, various math concepts, hands-on science, diverse social studies, and continued foreign language exploration. The curriculum encourages critical thinking, creativity, and exploration, preparing students for advanced learning.
Imhotep Academy offers a challenging preparatory curriculum focusing on depth and complexity. Classes are writing-intensive, hands-on, and emphasize critical thinking. Students transition to high school-level courses with honors and advanced coursework while maintaining a strong mentoring relationship with faculty. This comprehensive approach fosters academic excellence, leadership, and preparedness for future success.
Imhotep Academy offers a vibrant student life, with diverse opportunities in art, athletics, clubs, and programs, fostering creativity, leadership, well-rounded development, and a strong sense of community engagement.
Students are inspired through various mediums nurturing creativity and self-expression.
Sports for team building and physical development nurturing well-rounded individuals.
Diverse club programs fostering creativity, leadership, and community engagement.
Support with engaging school programs fostering holistic growth and community.
In America, Afrocentric schools strive to provide empowerment to black children in a way that traditional schools have failed to do historically. While advocates of integration aim for the same result, there are parents and educators who believe that Afrocentric schools can achieve this goal in a unique way by promoting black power, pride, and excellence within their local communities.
Students develop a strong sense of identity by exploring the rich history and achievements of African cultures. From empires of gold to scientific advancements, it’s a story of brilliance!
Afrocentric education highlights Black heroes in science, literature, and the arts. Students discover they can achieve anything when they see others who look like them reaching for the stars.
Understanding their heritage fosters self-esteem and a sense of belonging. Students approach challenges with a “we can do this” attitude, ready to conquer the world.
Afrocentric education doesn’t replace, it enriches! By including diverse perspectives, all students gain a richer understanding of the world.
Nestled in the middle of historic South West Atlanta neighborhoods, Collier Heights, Fairburn Heights, and Carroll Heights or our sixteen-acre campus continues a community commitment to service and nation-building. Our open campus affords students access to unlimited learning possibilities.
