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GLOBE Academy

United States, Atlanta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

GLOBE Academy is a free, public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in the DeKalb County School District of Metro Atlanta. The school operates on two campuses: Lower Campus (K–4) at 1985 Azalea Circle, Decatur, GA 30033, and Upper Campus (5–8) at 4105 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. The curriculum follows American standards and aligns with the Georgia Standards of Excellence and Georgia Frameworks. GLOBE uses a dual-language immersion model in which 50% of academic instruction is in English and 50% in a second language (French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish). The pedagogy emphasizes constructivist approaches and a reading/writing workshop framework. After school care and enrichment programs are offered, along with athletics through the MAAC. Notable activities include Civics/Geography Club and the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, band and chorus, and Cub Scouts. The school emphasizes CREST values—Community, Respect, Empathy, Sustainability, and Trust—and operates as a free public charter.

Lower Campus (K–4): 1985 Azalea Circle, Decatur, GA 30033; Upper Campus (5–8): 4105 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

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The Essentials

GLOBE Academy has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin.

Location
Lower Campus (K–4) 2225 Heritage Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345; Upper Campus (5–8) 4105 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Stages
Lower Campus (K–4); Upper Campus (5–8)

Type
Public charter school

Additional learning support
Special Education services including IEPs, a Lead Teacher for Special Education, consultative school psychologist and counseling; ESOL support

Country affiliation
United States

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation

School day structure
Dual Language Immersion with a 50/50 model; Language tracks in French, Mandarin or Spanish; K–2 half English, half language; Grades 3–5 full-day in either English or a target language and switch every other day; Middle School ends immersion and offers high school credit language courses; Middle School day includes a homeroom, seven 50‑minute periods and a 30‑minute lunch
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to enroll as a student in The GLOBE Academy; the school is a tuition-free public charter school.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- K–8 tuition: USD 0 per term and USD 0 per year (The GLOBE Academy operates as a tuition-free public charter school).

Extended care / early-childhood program fees (by program)
- Non-refundable annual ECP registration fee: USD 50 per family.
- Before Care (program runs roughly 7:00–7:30 a.m.): USD 85 per month; daily drop-in before-care: USD 10 per day.
- Aftercare (Kindergarten–5th grade): USD 75 per week (yearly commitment required; sibling discounts apply).
- Aftercare (6th–8th grade): USD 20 per day with a USD 75 weekly maximum; drop-in and daily rates apply as described in the aftercare policy.
- In-person virtual learning assistance (special program historically offered): program registration and weekly rates have been published for prior years (example: USD 50 registration and USD 160 per week for a specific program), but standard ECP registration and before/aftercare rates above are the active program fee items.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Extended Care Program billing: weekly drafts are made (weekly payments for aftercare are drafted on Friday for the following week). The preferred payment method is eCheck (bank draft); credit cards are accepted for ECP payments. Personal checks and cash are not accepted for ECP. Declined or non-payment incurs fees. Tuition for ECP is not pro-rated for missed days (with limited exceptions for scheduled school breaks). If an ECP account becomes two weeks past due, the student will not be permitted to attend the program until the account is current.

Transportation fees
- Full-price bus ridership fee for school transportation: USD 75 per student per month.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms. Uniforms do not need to be purchased from a specific vendor; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items. Spirit wear and school apparel are available for purchase as optional items. Replacement carpool tag fee: USD 3 for one tag or USD 5 for two tags (payment for replacement tags is accepted by check or money order).
- Late pick-up fee for after-school programs: USD 1.00 per minute per student starting at 6:01 p.m. for aftercare.
- Declined or non-payment processing fee: USD 25 for declined payments or non-payment processing; additional late fees may be applied if accounts are not brought current.
- Field trips, optional programs, specialized activities, and some extracurricular items may carry additional fees or suggested donations; these are assessed on a program-by-program basis. (No flat schoolwide fee for these items is listed here.)

Refund and withdrawal information
- ECP registration fees are non-refundable. ECP tuition is not pro-rated for missed days (exceptions listed for scheduled school breaks). A two-week notice is required for withdrawal from certain ECP programs; failure to provide required notice may affect account balances. Accounts that are past due may result in suspension of program participation until cured.

Fee payment options
- Extended Care Program: online payment via the ECP account with preferred eCheck (bank draft) and acceptance of credit cards for ECP charges. Personal checks and cash are not accepted for ECP payments. Declined payments incur processing fees.
- Carpool tag replacement: payment accepted by check or money order for replacement tags.
- Lunch and cafeteria-related payments are processed through the school's payment system (MyPaymentsPlus). Specific meal prices and payment acceptance are managed through that system.

If any specific fee line above requires further numeric detail for a particular program or school year, use the cited program documents to confirm current published amounts.
Academics

GLOBE Academy teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The GLOBE Academy uses a dual-language immersion curriculum for Kindergarten through 8th grade, with 50% of academics taught in English and 50% in a second world language (Spanish, French, or Mandarin). Three target languages are offered: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and French. The curriculum follows the Georgia Standards of Excellence and Georgia Frameworks, with constructivist approaches and a reading/writing workshop model.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 1:12 in grades K–2; 1:24 in grades 3–7. Maximum Class Size: 24.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented services are provided at The GLOBE Academy. Gifted identification follows DeKalb County guidelines, using multiple criteria (achievement, mental ability, creativity, motivation). Lower Campus Gifted Coordinator is Pascale Datta; Upper Campus Gifted Coordinator is Meg Libowsky. Gifted screening assessments are conducted with results pending; the program emphasizes in-class differentiation rather than a traditional pull-out model.
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Admissions

Admissions
The Globe Academy is a dual language immersion charter school serving Kindergarten–8th Grade in the DeKalb County School District of Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Admission is through a random lottery and all students who reside in the DeKalb County School District are eligible to apply. For the 2026–27 school year, Open Enrollment ran January 26, 2026 at 9:00am through February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm; the Random Lottery Drawing occurred on February 27, 2026. The lottery is now closed, but families may join the waitlist for available seats. The school teaches in English and a second language, with 50% of academics in English and 50% in a second world language (French, Mandarin, or Spanish). Lower Campus is located at 1985 Azalea Circle, Decatur, GA 30033 and Upper Campus is located at 4105 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. (Lottery details: turn5search0; Language program: turn0search1; Campus addresses: turn1view0)

Waitlist
Waitlist: A waitlist exists after the lottery; families can add their name to the waitlist for available seats once the lottery is closed. (Lottery details: turn5search0)
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