Glenwood School (Alabama) Explained
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| Location: | Phenix City, Alabama |
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| Type: | Private, day school |
| Founded: | 1970 |
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| Faculty: | 45 |
| Grades: | K-12 |
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| Enrollment As Of: | 2016 |
| Students: | 577[1] |
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| Colors: | Orange and White (Forest green may be used for highlights only.)[2] |
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| Budget: | $2,888,457[3] |
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Glenwood School is a co-educational private for pupils from grades K1 through 12. The school is located in Smiths Station, Alabama in southeastern Lee County. It serves 577 students. The school is accredited by both the Alabama Independent School Association[4] and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy.[5] In October 2023, it was announced that Glenwood would be joining the Alabama High School Athletic Association, along with three other AISA schools Autauga Academy, Lee-Scott Academy, and Pickens Academy starting with the 2024-25 school year.[6] According to the AHSAA's website for the 2024-26 classifications, both Glenwood and Lee-Scott Academy would be in Class 3A while both Autauga Academy and Pickens Academy will be in Class 1A.
History
Glenwood was founded in 1970. It was granted tax-exempt status in 1984.[3] Glenwood Academy has been described as a segregation academy.
Be healthy
Glenwood has an obesity prevention program.[7]
Traditions
Glenwood has a number of traditions that have been carried on over the years. Every autumn, it holds a harvest festival and a Thanksgiving luncheon, both of which are meant to be opportunities for family members to come visit their children at the school. In the spring, the elementary school holds a field day in which athletics are the main focus. Meanwhile, year round chapel sessions are held which serve to reinforce students' moral character.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Educations Statistics. January 13, 2018. January 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114073902/https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolName=glenwood+school&State=01&NumOfStudentsRange=more&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=00000962. live.
- Web site: Glenwood School Student Handbook, 2018-2019 . August 29, 2018 . August 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212145/https://4.files.edl.io/72d4/07/24/18/144641-8a59419b-1fc7-4989-865c-ea9fc3272839.pdf . live .
- Web site: GLENWOOD SCHOOL INC Form 990 2016. ProPublica. January 13, 2018. January 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114073847/https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/630580998. live.
- Web site: Alabama Independent School Association Directory, 2018 - 2019 . Alabama Independent School Association . August 29, 2018 . August 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180830005009/http://aisaonline.org/uploads/files/Directory-18-19.pdf . dead .
- Book: Bagley, Joseph. The politics of white rights: race, justice, and integrating Alabama's schools. 978-0-8203-5418-7. Athens. University of Georgia Press. 180. 1065537539. April 3, 2020. June 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626225849/https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1065537539. live.
- Web site: Four More AISA Schools join the AHSAA. AL.com. March 3, 2024. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304014759/https://www.al.com/sports/2023/10/4-more-aisa-schools-will-make-jump-into-the-ahsaa-in-2024-2025.html. live.
- News: Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Alabama’s School Grant Program Awards $250,000 In Grants To Address Childhood Obesity. January 13, 2018. Blue Cross Blue Shield. May 2, 2017. January 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114073952/https://www.bcbs.com/news/press-releases/blue-cross-and-blue-shield-alabamas-school-grant-program-awards-250000-grants-0. live.
- News: Inabinett. Mark. All-Time Alabama Baseball Team: Pick the starting pitchers. January 13, 2018. AL.com. April 23, 2014. January 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114073849/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/04/all-time_alabama_baseball_team_6.html. live.
- News: Former Auburn All-American and NFL punter Lewis Colbert encourages Wallace State students to stay committed to goals. January 13, 2018. Wallace State News. October 26, 2015. January 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114183940/http://news.wallacestate.edu/2015/10/26/former-auburn-all-american-and-nfl-punter-lewis-colbert-encourages-wallace-state-students-to-stay-committed-to-goals/. live.
