Frequently Asked Admissions Questions

Quick Facts:

Find answers to common questions about Cumberland Academy of Georgia, including grade levels, academics, student support, tuition, scholarships, transportation, school hours, extracurricular activities, and admissions.

What grade levels does Cumberland Academy serve?

• What grade levels does Cumberland Academy serve?

  Cumberland Academy serves students in grades 3 through 12, plus a college program.

• What types of students does Cumberland Academy serve?

  Our population consists primarily of children with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADD/ADHD, 2E (Twice Exceptional Students) and learning disabilities. Who We Serve covers student profiles in more detail.

• Does my child need to be on grade level to attend Cumberland Academy?

  Students are independent and near or above grade level academically.

Academics and Student Support

• What qualifications do Cumberland Academy teachers have?

  Teachers are Special Education credentialed, and over 50% have advanced degrees.

• How does Cumberland Academy teach reading?

  All reading teachers are Orton-Gillingham trained.

• Does Cumberland Academy provide counseling support?

  Yes. Licensed counseling staff is available for all students and parents.

• Does Cumberland Academy provide social skills and executive function support?

  Yes. Social skills and Executive Function support are emphasized along with academics.

• Does Cumberland Academy offer dual enrollment for college credit?

  Yes. Dual Enrollment is offered during school hours at Cumberland via eCore for college credit.

Tuition and Scholarships

• How much does it cost to attend Cumberland Academy?

  Cumberland Academy is tuition based. Call for current tuition information.

• What scholarships are available at Cumberland Academy?

  Available scholarships include the SB10/Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and GOAL. Both are listed on Affording Cumberland.

Transportation and School Hours

• Does Cumberland Academy provide transportation?

  Transportation is provided by parents. MARTA pick-up and drop-off is available.

• What are Cumberland Academy’s school hours?

  School hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:20 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and Friday from 8:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Does Cumberland Academy offer early care and after-school care?

  Yes. Early care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and after care is available Monday through Thursday from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Student Life

• Does Cumberland Academy offer sports and clubs?

  Yes. Cumberland Academy offers extracurricular sports and clubs.

Admissions

• Does Cumberland Academy have an application deadline?

  No. Cumberland Academy offers rolling admissions, so applications are accepted year-round. The Admissions page walks through the three steps.

• Is Cumberland Academy a private school?

  Yes. Cumberland Academy is an independent nonprofit private school.

Still Have Questions?

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