Message from the Principal

As a student or parent you join the Hannan family. One of our major objectives is to make Hannan a school where everyone feels an important part of our family. We are very proud of our school facilities and the instructional programs we offer. Our magnet program focuses on gifted, resourceful, enthusiastic and talented (GREAT) students. The faculty and staff of Hannan are working very hard to provide the best educational environment possible for your child. We need your help. We encourage you to become a part of our family. Get to know the school, participate in the activities, and share our pride.

Partner in Education

Wal Mart

Honors/Awards

• Presidential Academic Fitness Awards
• 2005 Georgia School of Excellence
• 2004-2007 Title Distinguished School
• 2008 High Performing Principal
• 2006 High Performance Principal
• Five Star School Nutrition
• Media Festival Awards (district, state, and international)
• Georgia Movie Academy Awards
• Chess Club Awards
• Art Contests
• Science Olympics
• Social Science Fair
• Science Fair
• Spelling Bee
• Golden Apple Awards

Student Incentive Programs

• Principal's List
• Honor Roll
• Perfect Attendance
• Computer Lab Achievements
• Excellent Behavior
• Good Behavior
• Millionaire Book Club
• 6 Hour Reader Club
• AR Award
• Spanish Award
• PE Award
• Music Award

Mission

Hannan Academy is committed to providing educational experiences that will enable each student to become a lifelong learner, enter the work force with necessary skills and achieve academic and personal potential.

School Programs

• Gifted and Talented Magnet
• School-wide broadcasting
• School wide Title I School
• EIP
• Accelerated Reader/Math
• Artist-in-Residence
• Art, Music, Computer,  and PE for all students weekly
• Spanish Instruction
• Junior Great Books
• e Instruction
• 2 PC Computer  Labs
• Breakfast for All

Special Programs

• Peer Helpers
• Student Council
• Safety Patrol
• Outdoor Environmental Learning Center
• Math/Science Discovery Lab
• Before/After School Program
• Hannan-Bass Scholarship Program
• Columbus Rotary Mentoring Program
• CSU Summer Reading Camp
• Teacher Cadets from Columbus High School
• DARE
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• State Funded Extended Day Tutoring

After School Programs

Before and After-school care - Parks and Recreation Program

Parent/Community Involvement

Monthly parenting workshops are held on various topics of interest to parents. The children whose parents attend get a book. We have a close partnership with our Partner in Education and Charter Communications and share many projects with them throughout the year.

- Technology Spotlight night to highlight our technology.

Spanish night to highlight our Spanish program.