Established in 1999, Cornerstone Schools is an independent school offering small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a learning environment that fosters success for all children. At Cornerstone Schools our mission is to provide an exceptional educational opportunity, by creating an environment where students are well prepared for whatever adult pursuits they may choose. Through a combination of challenging, creative and thoughtful programs, each student will become knowledgeable, independent, respectful, and resourceful. Our approach stresses academics, athletics, and the arts, mixed with accountability, honesty and ethics, all to provide the nurturing foundation from which successful adults can grow.
News & Information
Age/Grade Level Served:
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
EE Programs:
Committee to Support School-wide EE Efforts, Field Trips and/or Outreach Programs for Students
Junior High students recently took a field trip to the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center located in Buford. Kindergarten through fifth grade students enjoyed a recycling program presented by Reaping Nature Productions. The school's recycling program will kickoff the week of November 2.
Green and Healthy School Features and Activities:
Air Quality (Indoor), Air Quality (Outdoor), Building Design and/or Site Planning, Litter Prevention, Natural Learning and Play Area, Recycling (6+ material types), Waste Reduction, Water Conservation
Carved out of the rolling wooded hills of North Georgia, the Cornerstone Schools' campus has been planned to utilize its 18 acres to best advantage for our students. The Cornerstone school buildings were built and furnished with successful learning in mind. Classrooms and hallways are carpeted to minimize noise. Natural light is available in each classroom to minimize glare and eye strain from florescent lighting. Trees surround the buildings to provide a bird’s eye view of nature right from the classroom. Green plants are found throughout the building to aid in air quality.
Cornerstone collects plastic, tin, cell phones (for Family Haven), household batteries, ink and toner cartridges, paper, magazines and newspaper for recycling. The school had taken major steps to reduce it's use of paper by posting school notifications online and keeping bins classrooms for scrap paper for use by students.
Outdoor Classroom Features:
Pavilion, Gazebo or other Sun Shelter, Picnic Tables, Benches, or other Study Sites, Trees, Forest or Arboretum
Cornerstone's campus was constructed so that the entire campus is like an outdoor classroom. Trees surround the buildings and campus. There are picnic tables and outdoor benches for students, teachers and families to enjoy and use. A pavilion located by the preschool building provides a great place for gathering.
EE Professional Organization Membership:
GA - Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia
Ecoregion(s)
Piedmont (Ecoregion 45)
Riverbasin(s)
Chattahoochee River Basin
