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Concord Training School

Built on the site of the former Concord Normal School's third building, this two-story brick building had eight classrooms and a basement.

Early History

The forerunner of Athens Elementary School opened in 1914.

Example curriculum for the 7th and 8th grades at Concord Training School.

Programs of Study

The curriculum for the 7th and 8th grades at Concord Training School as published in 1914.

The Concord Training School provided an opportunity for the senior college students who majored in Education to practice their future role as teachers. During our years they were called "student teachers" or "practicing teachers."

Teacher Education

Student Education majors from the college gained a knowledge of teaching and practiced in public schools.

Concord Training School students who entered the first grade in 1953 became the Athens High School senior class of 1965.

Class Pictures

Early photographs from its beginning in 1914 through renaming to Athens Elementary School.

Riccard Martin, Intermediate Grades teacher and Assistant Principal for the Elementary Division since 1946.

Faculty

Lists and a several photos of faculty from 1917 and beyond.

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