When can my family visit Stratford Academy?

We would love to have you visit while school is in session so you can experience Stratford “in action” through a campus tour or a shadow day; however, if you cannot make it during the school year, tours are available year-round.Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to set up an appointment.

How diverse is your student body?

Diversity is very important to us. We are dedicated to being a school community which represents a broad range of ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and racial diversity. Students of color represent 21% of our current population.

How do I arrange a shadow day for my child?

We recommend that all applicants visit Stratford for a shadow day to get a true feel for our school. Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to schedule a shadow day. We like to hear from you personally so we can get an idea of your child’s interests inside and outside of the classroom before paring him or her with a shadow buddy.

What does Stratford look for in candidates for admissions?

In every applicant’s case, Stratford looks for a “good fit” - academically, socially, and behaviorally. Our goal is to admit students who have the will to work hard and the desire to be successful.

Does my child need to take a test to be considered for admission?

Yes. All applicants need to take our admissions test. The test can be scheduled in conjunction with a shadow day or campus tour or on a separate day. Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to schedule your child’s admissions test.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Our financial aid application opens November 15th. Anyone can apply for our need-based aid. Go to www.sssbynais.org and click on parent portal. New users will have to create an account. You must reapply for financial aid every year.

Stratford Storied

We all have a story to tell and Stratford folks are no different. Whether it is career paths or unique interests, we have a diverse community made richer by individuals. Stratford Storied gives our school a platform to share these stories.

How Santa Claus Brought Two Stratford Alumni Together

About eight years ago, Scott Chalkley '05 started getting calls from random numbers in Macon. It turns out that if you Google Santa’s phone number, you find one that has the same first seven digits as his. So when children from middle Georgia would try to call Santa, it would dial out as a local number. Over the years, Scott has received hundreds of calls and voicemails from kids and adults looking for Mr. Claus.

"I started to imitate Santa Claus, and they'd tell me what they want and hope that they were on the good list, and I'd encourage them to stay there," Chalkley told Norah O’Donnell in a news feature for CBS News.

After years of listening to kids’ wishes, he gave up on being Scott and changed his voicemail greeting to a full-time Santa. Today, Scott has channeled that into the For a Good Claus project. Visitors to the For a Good Claus website can listen to the voicemails he receives. There is also a prompt to make a donation to The Merrie Christmas Project.

“Our involvement with The Merrie Christmas Project was serendipitous. READ MORE

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