By Leslie Rivera, Communications Officer larivera@atlanta.k12.ga.us It takes more than good grades to be accepted into one of the nation’s esteemed service academies. High school graduates who aspire to become a cadet or midshipman must also demonstrate qualities of leadership and community involvement. This year three Atlanta Public Schools graduates have proven they have ‘the […]
by Tiffany King, Office of Communications kingt@atlanta.k12.ga.us Sam Heller has enjoyed his time at Grady High School immensely. He says his teachers have remained truly passionate about the subject matter they teach, and that passion has created an educationally vibrant community that has allowed Sam to thrive. Additionally, Grady’s phenomenal extracurricular opportunities have been incredibly […]
by Tiffany King, Office of Communications kingt@atlanta.k12.ga.us Tucker Lancaster believes that his time at Grady High School shaped him significantly, particularly by endowing him with independence and perseverance. He recently described his participation in the Dual Enrollment Accel Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology as the highlight of his high school career. Tucker appreciates […]
As a member of the first graduating class of Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSK) High School, Jamaya is honored to be the school’s first valedictorian. CSK is a single gender school for girls that opened in 2007 with sixth-grade students. They will now celebrate their inaugural graduating class during a joint […]
Atlanta Public Schools 2014 Graduation & Rehearsal Schedule GRADUATION SCHEDULE ~ May 23 – 25, 2014 Friday, May 23, 2014 4:00 p.m. – Crim High School 6:00 p.m. – CSK/B.E.S.T. High Schools 8:00 p.m. – Douglass High School Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. – Grady High School 12:00 p.m. – Washington High School 3:00 […]
Seven APS schools were recently awarded a federally funded grant through the Georgia Department of Education and GraduateFIRST that will be used to help increase the district’s graduation rate and close the achievement gap for students with disabilities. Congratulations to: Deerwood Academy Elementary Heritage Elementary Miles Elementary Bunche Middle School King Middle School Price Middle […]