Glenwood School (Alabama)
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 32°32′13″N 85°03′08″W / 32.5368744°N 85.0523226°W |
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| Type | Private, day school |
| Founded | 1970 |
| NCES School ID | 00000962 |
| Faculty | 45[1] |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Number of students | 577[1] (2016) |
| Color(s) | Orange and White (Forest green may be used for highlights only.)[2] |
| Mascot | Gator |
| Budget | $2,888,457[3] |
| Website | www |
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]
History
Glenwood was founded in 1970. It was granted tax-exempt status in 1984.[3] Glenwood Academy has been described as a segregation academy.[5]
Be healthy
Glenwood has an obesity prevention program.[6]
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.
Notable alumni
- Tim Hudson MLB pitcher[7]
- Lewis Colbert, punter for the Kansas City Chiefs[8]
References
- ^ a b "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Educations Statistics. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Glenwood School Student Handbook, 2018-2019" (PDF). Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ a b "GLENWOOD SCHOOL INC Form 990 2016". ProPublica. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Alabama Independent School Association Directory, 2018 - 2019" (PDF). Alabama Independent School Association. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ a b Bagley, Joseph. The politics of white rights: race, justice, and integrating Alabama's schools. Athens: University of Georgia Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-8203-5418-7. OCLC 1065537539.
- ^ "Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Alabama's School Grant Program Awards $250,000 In Grants To Address Childhood Obesity". Blue Cross Blue Shield. May 2, 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (April 23, 2014). "All-Time Alabama Baseball Team: Pick the starting pitchers". AL.com. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Former Auburn All-American and NFL punter Lewis Colbert encourages Wallace State students to stay committed to goals". Wallace State News. October 26, 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
