Program areas at RGNS
Instruction - Rabun gap - nacoochee School (rgns) is a nearly 120-year-old independent boarding and day School providing co-education college-preparatory in grades pk through twelve that has a historic relationship with the presbyterian church. Rgns educated approximately 680 students from 56 countries and 15 states for the current fiscal year with an average class size of 12. (please see sch o for the full activity #1 description)
Student activities and athletics - rgns participates in a variety of sports programs within the north carolina independent School athletic association. All sports continue to compete at high levels, bringing positive recognition to the School in many different areas. Of note, the School offers competitive teams at the middle School, junior varsity, and varsity levels. The School recently added lacrosse to the sports program. The arts department continues to stress the development of human creative potential for all the students who participate in the programs at all three divisions. The outdoor program and other campus organizations further student's opportunities for growth and development.
Auxiliary services - rgns provides residential housing in seven residence halls on the 1,400 acre campus for the boarding students who make up more than 60 percent of the high School student population. Residence life includes many planned weekend activities, and the halls have amenities such as study rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, vending machines, and common areas. The dining hall serves over 250,000 meals on an annual basis. In addition, the student center, campus store, exercise room, and central postal services operate for the benefit of the students and faculty.