Math – APS Today

Twenty Atlanta Public Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Math Excellence on the Georgia Milestones for the 2023-2024 School Year

Allison M. Slocum10 Jan 20250

In November, the Georgia Department of Education recognized 624 schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders for the 2023-2024 school year. Among the schools that met the qualifications, 20 schools from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) were named Math Leader schools. Performance on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments determined eligibility for the […]

Supercharge Your Student’s Summer: Register for the Power Up Summer 2024 Program

Allison M. Slocum11 Apr 20240

All photos are of Atlanta Public Schools summer programs. APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is ready to supercharge the summer and embark on an enriching educational journey through the Power Up Summer 2024 program. Parents can seize the moment and register their students, as the Friday, April 12, 2024, deadline quickly approaches. Set to […]

I am APS: Sandra Romero, Maestra de Matemáticas y Ciencias en Español de Benteen

Allison M. Slocum5 Dec 20230

I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS — Scroll down for the Spanish translation. […]

APS Students Show Growth, Gains During the 2022-2023 School Year According to Georgia Milestone Results

Dr. Lisa Herring28 Jul 20230

En Español Students and families, I hope everyone had a safe, restful, enjoyable summer break. No two months on the calendar go by faster than summer break for our scholars! I welcome you back to a great new year. Here at the district, we are always at work preparing our students for the future. The […]

Heritage Academy Gets Media Center Makeover

talkupaps29 Jun 20170

When students return to Heritage Academy Elementary School on August 1, they will be learning under a new curriculum model with newly refurbished media center to go with it. On Wednesday, more than 50 volunteers from the pharmaceutical company AbbVie and the AbbVie Foundation worked all day to makeover the school’s media center and bring […]

It’s Official! M.A. Jones Elementary is APS’ First Certified STEM School

talkupaps19 Apr 20170

After five years of hard work, it was party time at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School on Tuesday as the school celebrated becoming the first Atlanta Public School to earn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) certification. The school held a pep rally featuring Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen and State Schools Superintendent Richard […]

APS students test their science and engineering skills during Georgia STEMDay 2015

talkupaps8 May 20150

APS students and teachers are celebrating Georgia STEMDay today throughout the district! STEMDay is an opportunity for our teachers to get students engaged in science, technology, engineering and math activities. Check out the photos below to see how some of our APS students are spending their day!

Mary Lin students test their multiplication skills at X Camp

talkupaps3 Apr 20150

By Leslie Rivera Third-graders at Mary Lin Elementary didn’t have time to daydream about spring break on the last day before their week-long vacation. Instead, these students put their multiplication skills to the test in the school’s annual X Camp event. “Students are working on refreshing math skills and remembering the skills they’ve learned in […]

Virtual Learning: Register now for summer classes (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education)

talkupaps24 Apr 20140

Summer Registration has begun for the Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) Registration for the summer semester is open from April 21, 2014 – June 4, 2014. Classes for the summer session are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 and end on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Approximately 800 students are currently enrolled in one of our Atlanta Virtual Academy programs […]

Successful STEM Day at Fickett Elementary School

talkupaps7 Mar 20140

Students at Fickett Elementary School participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Day with each grade level engaging in hands-on construction projects. The focus was on the technology and engineering of STEM. Through class discussions, students learned that technology is anything that helps humans solve problems, whether it is an object, system or process. […]