Supporting and Enriching the GWA Learning Environment
George Walton Academy has two media centers – one for upper school students in sixth through 12th grade, and another for lower school students in K4 through fifth grade.
Mission Statement:
George Walton Academy’s library media program will foster an enduring passion for knowledge by encouraging intellectual creativity, curiosity and collaboration through the use of quality information and innovative technology.
Upper School Media Center
Centrally located in GWA’s main building, GWA’s upper school media center plays an integral role in preparing our students for college. In a warm and welcoming environment, the media center provides spaces for individual study, collaborative learning, instruction and quiet pleasure reading. Students have access to current, relevant resources that enhance learning and support all curriculum areas.
Our objective is to instill a lifelong desire for reading and learning in every student. We encourage our patrons – students, faculty, staff and parents – to visit often.
Lower School Media Center
The lower school media center is a vital extension of the classroom where resources are readily available to enhance and enrich student learning. Through the integration of technology, we supplement curriculum and reinforce classroom skills and lessons. Our goal is to foster an interest and enjoyment of reading for both pleasure and information while educating students to be self-sufficient learners.