Dawn Fix, High School Director, Author at Eaton Academy

May 3, 2019 By Dawn Fix, High School Director Leave a Comment

Eaton’s Best-Kept Secret

In our twenty-three years of existence, Eaton Academy has become known as a premier educational institution that provides highly effective customized educational programs, designed to meet the personal needs of students of all ages in metro Atlanta and beyond.

You probably know that we have an Elementary School Program, a Middle School Program, and a High School Program. And you may know about our many other programs, such as Independent Study, Mentor Room, PACE, Distance Learning, Virtual Academy, LEAP, LEAP with Support, LIFE, Supported Employment, Summer School, Summer Camp, Enrichment Programs, Field Experiences, Early Drop-Off, and After Care.

But did you know about the program that may be Eaton’s best-kept secret?

September 18, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

High School Trip to the Weather Channel

Students in the Earth Science classes were fortunate to get a behind the scenes tour of what it takes to report weather worldwide. The students were able to meet The Weather Channel’s own Mike Seidel and Jennifer Carfagno while learning what goes into being one of the top weather reporting stations in the world. Students […]

September 17, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

High School Earth Science

Students in Earth Science have been studying the structure of the atmosphere and factors that act as temperature controls. They performed an experiment using conduction as the method of heat transfer to compare the rates at which dry soil and water heat up.”

September 12, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

Dave Ramsey Financial Planning Taught in High School

The high school Consumer Math class practiced making expense reports and budgets with the aid of Dave Ramsey’s website.

September 11, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

Future Leaders

The high school Independent Living class did an amazing job on their presentation to Mrs. Fix. They created a PowerPoint to show the items they would like to purchase for their cooking class, reviews of each item, a budget and storage plans for all items purchased. The administrative team will meet next week to review […]

September 10, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

School Store in the Works

It is an exciting year for the students in our High School Resource Program. Students are in the beginning stages of putting together a proposal for a school store that will sell particular items during lunchtime. They are researching which items to sell, learning about inventory, costs, budgets, and profits. When the research is finished, […]

September 7, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

Student Reaches Rank of Eagle Scout

To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, one must earn at least twenty-one merit badges and complete a special project. Our Eagle Scout Chandler actually earned twenty-eight badges and completed a landscaping project for Canine Assistants, an organization that trains service dogs, companion dogs, and seizure response dogs to assist children and adults with physical […]

August 27, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

Hands on Learning in English Class

Ms. Hrabosky’s English classes are starting the school year off re-learning manuscript and print. We are taking a break from the everyday pencil and paper routine and writing in shaving cream which allows Tactile or kinesthetic learners to excel.

August 24, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

High School Adding to International Flavor

For the fall term, we welcome our returning international students, Serena from China and Arturo from Venezuela. Joining them this year is Keegan of Winnipeg, Ontario. Keegan is a part of the Atlanta Fire U-18 AAA ice hockey team which practices at The Cooler in Alpharetta. The Atlanta Fire is a farm team for the […]

May 1, 2012 By Dawn Fix, High School Director

Spanish I and Spanish II play games

As a reward for completing two weeks on intense grammar, Spanish I and Spanish II got to select one of three games to play in Spanish.