Burgess-Peterson Academy achieved the highest value-added academic growth of any public or charter elementary school in Atlanta Public School (APS) for the 2012-2013 school year. Additionally, of all APS elementary schools, Burgess-Peterson achieved the highest average months of learning, averaging approximately 13 months of learning during the nine month academic year. Burgess-Peterson is the highest […]
This year, Coan Middle School is partnering with CFY to provide support to families, educators, and leadership in meeting the goals of Common Core and ensuring college readiness. Each sixth grader at Coan was offered the opportunity to receive a free desktop computer with educational programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite. Students were required to […]
Humphries Elementary School’s Girl Scouts hosted a tea party event with a special guest, Judge Glenda Hatchett. The Girl Scouts members, their mothers and grandmothers gathered to celebrate their Girl Scouts and mentors. During Judge Hatchett’s inspirational speech, she encouraged the mothers to support their daughters with positive reinforcement. She stressed to every student that […]
Name: Melvin Coleman School: Slater Elementary School Grade: 4th Grade Melvin Coleman is an outstanding fourth grader who attends Slater Elementary School. Melvin has only attended Slater Elementary since the second grade, but he has been a valuable asset to the Slater Tiger family over the past two years. During his second grade year, Melvin saw that […]
At the start of the 2013-14 school year, Superintendent Erroll Davis delivered a state-of-the-schools address and spoke candidly about APS’ challenges and work to honor a rich legacy of 141 years. Now, K-12 regional executive directors and school principals plan to hold their own forums to talk about the state-of-the-schools in each cluster. APS representatives will […]