Tattnall Square Academy
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Tattnall Square Academy is an independent, non-profit, Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...

, college preparatory academy located in Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...

. It was chartered by the State of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

 in 1969. The school is administered by a Board of Directors consisting of church members and parents. Officers are elected annually and term of service spans three years with new members nominated by the Board Committee. Tattnall is known mainly for its many successful athletic teams and their math team, which has won numerous awards around the state.

The school was built on a plot of land in the Wesleyan Woods subdivision, just a few miles from Wesleyan College
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan College is a private, liberal arts women's college located in Macon, Georgia, United States.-History:The school was chartered on December 23, 1836 as the Georgia Female College, and opened its doors to students on January 7, 1839. The school was renamed Wesleyan Female College in 1843...

, and remains there today. Since then, a new athletic building, elementary building, senior deck, and two playgrounds have been added to the campus.

Tattnall Square Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Tattnall Square Academy currently competes in the AAA subdivision of the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Tattnall Square Academy has also won numerous State titles. The school last State titles won by the school are in Cheerleading and Baseball. These two awards were won during the 2008-2009 school year. The last Football title held was in 2011-2012 school year.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide an exceptional college preparatory education, grounded in Christian faith. We partner with families to develop the disciplines for lifelong success, while inspiring a passion to glorify God in all that we do.

History

The school was founded on February 5, 1969 by Tattnall Square Baptist Church. Tattnall Square Academy was originally located on Tattnall Square in downtown Macon in 1969 and was relocated to its present location in 1972. At first, the campus consisted only of the main building, Trojan Hall (then a gymnasium/currently an auditorium ), and the Baseball, Softball, Football, and Soccer fields. In 2004, Trojan Hall was converted to an auditorium, and the new Athletic Complex was built. In January 2009, Tattnall launched its new website.

Accreditation and Membership

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...

  • Southern Association of Independent Schools
    Southern Association of Independent Schools
    The Southern Association of Independent Schools is a U.S.-based voluntary organization of more than 340 independent elementary and secondary schools through the South, representing more than 180,000 students...

  • Georgia Accrediting Commission
    Georgia Accrediting Commission
    The Georgia Accrediting Commission is a nonprofit educational accreditation organization founded in 1904 "to stimulate the schools to achieve and maintain a high level of professional integrity and competence." Its purposes are stated as to provide standards for Georgia's schools and to promote...

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