About
Our Philosophy
Wesleyan School is anchored in the Christian faith and acknowledges reliance upon God as Creator, Jesus Christ as Lord, and the Holy Spirit as the Divine Presence in the world.
Believing that all children are uniquely gifted, the school offers a college preparatory program which challenges, nurtures, and strengthens all its students. The school community welcomes students of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Wesleyan seeks to develop in each young person a desire to learn and to become a good citizen in serving the local community and the world beyond. The programs at Wesleyan promote spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth. Every day on campus, Wesleyan strives to create a community which exemplifies Christian values and demonstrates their implications for the individual and society.
Because family life indelibly influences the spiritual and intellectual development and emotional health of each child, we regard parents as essential partners in its educational endeavor. The school thus expects and values parental support of its foundational principles and goals.
Wesleyan’s mission is to be a Christian school of
academic excellence by providing each student a diverse college preparatory education guided by Christian principles and beliefs; by challenging and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit; and by developing responsible stewardship in our changing world.
It's not a matter of choosing faith or intellect. It's faith and intellect working together to create the best possible education. Chris Clevelandhead of school
Our Story
1963
Wesleyan School is established as an integral part of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church.
1988
In 1988, Barbara Adler, a former Wesleyan parent, teacher and assistant head, becomes Head of School.
1994
Wesleyan offers its first ninth grade class, and a new corporation, Wesleyan School, Inc., is formed.
1995
A generous land equity donation by Dan Cowart, a 53-acre site in Peachtree Corners, is put under contract.
1996
Wesleyan's Board hires Zach Young, and Marchman Gymnasium is built.
1997
Wesleyan adds Cleghorn Hall and graduates their first senior class.
1998
Wesleyan adds Hoover Student Activities Center, Henderson Stadium, and Robinson Field.
1999
Wesleyan adds the Curley Tennis Courts and a baseball field.
2000
Wesleyan purchases 12 acres of land and adds 163 parking spaces. 1,000 students K-12 enroll, and Wesleyan goes on the first mission trip.
2001
Construction of Wesley Hall is completed.
2002
Warren Hall is completed.
2003
Davidson Natatorium is completed.
2006
Yancey Gymnasium is completed.
2007
Cole Hall and Gillfillan Hall are completed.
2012
Sports facilities are added and Austin Chapel is renovated.
2020
Wesleyan completes the Hoyt Family Athletic Complex project.
2024
Wesleyan breaks ground on Young Hall and names the lacrosse stadium Cleveland Memorial Stadium.
"The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."
Psalm 24:1
As an English teacher, being able to integrate faith and spirituality and ideas about God in the classroom is so important to me.
Dawson Zimmerman High school English teacher