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![Seventh Grade Takes In the National Cathedral]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544735695/aacsonlineorg/tf0d0p8jgijbur5l7l4x/NClowres1.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle school students visit one of our most beautiful national treasures.
![Movin' On Up: 5th Grade Prepares for Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544730369/aacsonlineorg/ddqxwigfkrwrdp5e7h0j/20185thGradeVisittoMS4701.jpg","width":2200}])
AACS fifth graders get a firsthand look at what to expect next year.
![Senior Launches Clothing Line With a Conscience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544723490/aacsonlineorg/rx2rbgei0hsmoxx414hm/TimBallardDavidRaglandCheckPresentation.jpg","width":2200}])
CKS Apparel is senior David Ragland's entrepreneurial venture that is putting others first.
![Dragon- and Damsel- and Mayflies, Oh My!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544721463/aacsonlineorg/d1w5ifcozkaxggkvb5pw/EnvSciLab-11.jpg","width":2200}])
Upper School students use bioindicators to measure water quality.
![Eighth Graders Explore Careers and Callings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544155129/aacsonlineorg/krs4sx6s7vc5tpjxkwlh/MSCareerandCalling2021.jpg","width":2200}])
Eighth graders hear from several professionals about the road to success with God leading the way.
![Wrapping and Walking the Walk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544157735/aacsonlineorg/hobvv2oviuuxpfq6f2hm/WTWFbyRachelLi9000.jpg","width":1620}])
Students purchase and wrap more than 700 gifts for families in need.
![Middle School Play Shares Redemption Story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544129292/aacsonlineorg/cdyl8aoblhtbnmga9t0g/2018MSWouldntMaBeProud425.jpg","width":2200}])
Wouldn't Ma Be Proud? captures the essence of the reason for the season. Photos by Rachel Li '19
Distinctives
Upcoming Events
99%
of AACS graduates go on to attend college
150
Local Christian Churches represented by our families
11:1
Student Teacher Ratio
27
Clubs to Choose From
21
Sports in Middle and Upper School
7
Outstanding Choirs
7
Outstanding Bands
11
AP Courses for Upper School Students
48
Years ago AACS opened its doors
945
students enrolled in 2018-2019 school year
15
International Students at our Upper School campus
7
Area counties where AACS students come from