Moving to Tybee

[sdeeter]

Nola:

Wilmington Island is really a great place to start. Has a very "neighborhood-y" feeling to it. Lots of locally owned businesses, and housing for everyone--from really inexpensive rentals to million dollar plus properties on the river.

We've been here 6 years, and really can't imagine living anywhere else in SAV.

Good luck.

Scott

[doctorkat]

I see that you grew up on Wilmington: I am considering taking a job in the area but need a place for my boys. Could you give me the lowdown on how living there would be for young teens? Any info about schools, etc? I am worried that I will have to put them in private school, which really is not cool with them. I hear Wilmington Island is a real option for living outside of Savannah. What about from the teen perspective?

Originally Posted by Brewboy

Wilmington Island is a very nice place to live! I grew up on Wilmington Island, in Wilmington Park as a matter of fact....Lived in Savannah 19yrs before moving to the Atlanta area 14yrs ago......Tybee is a very very slow paced area, not so much during the middle of the summer, but for about 6-7 months out of the year it is pretty much empty.....I am not even sure if they have yet to build a real grocery store on Tybee yet have they? Man, had a many good times on Tybee as a kid.....many drinking times too.....:O

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Best High Schools in Chatham Co

Jenkins: Honors Program for Academic Excellence

Teachers certified in Gifted and Advanced Placement
Rigorous advanced placement curriculum including 16 course offerings in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, World Languages, and Visual Arts
Gifted Classes offered in English, Science, Math, History, Foreign Language and the Arts
Academic Competitions including Science Fair, Odyssey of the Mind, Quiz Bowl, and Mock Trial
Extracurricular clubs, sports and activities
College and Technical preparatory curriculum
Project Lead The Way. / Pre-Engineering Program
Engineering and Technology related curriculum
Joint enrollment opportunities for qualifying Juniors and Seniors
2003 Orange Bowl of America Marching Band
Eligibility Requirements

85 or higher average in core subjects
"S" or "E" in conduct
Teacher recommendations
Pass Algebra I (85 or higher) - 8th Grade
Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme


Please contact Tarangula Scott-Barnes or Donna Brado for complete details.

Johnson: International Baccalaureate Academy

International standards of achievement
Rigorous course of study includes: English, Foreign Language, History, Science, Math, and the option of Theatre, Music, Psychology, a second Science, or a second Foreign Language
All teachers are IB trained
Emphasis on global thinking
International standards of achievement
Eligibility Requirements

"S" or "E" in conduct
80 or higher in all subjects
Standardized test scores required (contact school for details).
Three teacher recommendations
Signed parent contract
Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

http://www.thecreativecoast.org/news/view/341

The Sol C. Johnson High School robotics team participated and won the Peachtree Regional Vex Competition in Atlanta this past weekend. The Atomsmashers won every match in which they competed.
The Atomsmashers will compete in the World Championships in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome on April 12-14, 2007.


Savannah Arts Academy

A dedicated Visual and Performing Arts Academy
College preparatory curriculum
Majors offered in Communication Arts, Dance, Music (Instrumental and Vocal) Theatre and Visual Arts
Advanced placement available in all areas
Eligibility Requirements

80 or above in all subjects
"S" or "E" in conduct
Two teacher recommendations (Academic/Arts)
Auditions / Interviews and writing assessment
Signed parent & student contracts
Stanine 4 or higher in all total areas (25th percentile or higher) on a norm referenced test; or
Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme
Please contact Karen Nelson for complete details.

Savannah Arts Academy is one of only 2 blue ribbon high schools in the state http://savannahnow.com/node/171619

5 SCCPSS Odyssey of the Mind Teams advance to World Finals
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/...4-25-0026.html
2 teams from DeRenne Middle, 2 teams from Savannah Arts Academy and another from Marshpoint Elementary

http://cema.chathamcounty.org/flooding.htm

You should know your flood hazard. Check with the Chatham County Department of Engineering at (652-7800) to find out what flood zone you are in and what the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is for your neighborhood. You can also use the forms or email address on this page to obtain a Flood Zone Determination letter.

http://www.chathamcounty.org/Flood_Map5.html

Wilmington/ Island Whitemarsh in in the Unincorporated County

80% of Wilmington Island would be flooded by a Cat2 Hurricane. I would highly recommend flood insurance.
you would need to consult the flood maps.