History

Crisp Academy was founded in 1967 under the charter of Cordele-Crisp Parents, Inc. Its first year of operation consisted of grades 1 through 7 with sixty-three total students. In 1969 Crisp Academy became a charter member of the Southeastern Association of Independent Schools. The Academy was accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc. in 1971. The first commencement was held in Spring 1972. In Fall 1975 the school suffered a devastating loss when the main educational building was destroyed by fire. However, because of the dedication of students and parents alike, the school year was completed without a single day missed. In Fall 1977 students entered a new classroom and administrative building for the first time. In 1986 Crisp Academy joined the Georgia Independent School Association. Since its founding, the Academy has expanded its educational program to include a 3, 4, and 5-year -old Kindergarten and grades 1 through 12. Crisp Academy provides the children of Crisp County and the surrounding communities with a superior college preparatory educational opportunity, challenging young people to reach their greatest potential and preparing them for the future.

Creed

We believe an education should be based on Christian principles.
We believe character building and personality development to be of prime importance in the process of academic achievement.
We believe in the practice of complete honesty with others and with ourselves.
We believe in always helping others when it is honorable.
We believe in a dedicated loyalty to our constitutional heritage.
We believe in individual responsibility and individual accountability.

Seal

The Crisp Academy seal was designed and created in 1969. The words inscribed on the seal, "NESCIT CEDERE CRISP ACADEMY" are Latin, meaning "Crisp Academy - She Shall Not Fail". Also inscribed on the seal are the Roman numerals MCMLXVII. This represents the year Crisp Academy was founded - 1967. In the center of the seal is the Latin word "DOMINE" which means "God".

The symbols on the seal have specific meaning also. The chain links represent the sixty-three students who were enrolled the first year. The seven small acorns in the links signify the seven grade levels the school offered the first year. The horn-of-plenty and the two oak leaves indicate the never-ending supply of knowledge.

This seal serves as a symbolic reminder of the good faith and dedication in which Crisp Academy was founded.

Alma Mater

Way Down South In

Dear Old Georgia

Where The Skys Are Blue

Proudly Stands Our

Alma Mater

Hail, Oh Hail To You.

Alma Mater The We'll Honor

True And Loyal Be,

We'll Uphold That

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CRISP ACADEMY!

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