Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School and North Atlanta High School have earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) designation to offer APS students the opportunity to combine IB courses with CTAE pathways and earn the IB CP Certificate. Both schools join 139 other schools in 23 countries around the world which currently offer the […]
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) was introduced at Young Middle School during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 school year. The program was created and implemented by the Camellia Rose Chapter of the Links, Inc. The goal of the program is to help participating students increase their self-confidence and to encourage them to become change agents and […]
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) was introduced at Young Middle School during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 school year. The program was created and implemented by the Camellia Rose Chapter of the Links, Inc. The goal of the program is to help participating students increase their self-confidence and to encourage them to become change agents and […]
Students at Brown Middle School spent time this week with Susan L. Taylor, founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. Taylor’s organization, National CARES Mentoring Movement, announced the launch of a pilot program for 40 of the school’s sixth grade students, all of whom have been selected to participate […]
Earlier this school year, Fickett Elementary held its annual United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) mentoring program kick-off to celebrate a continuing partnership between the APS school and its internationally known partner. This program was originally developed to provide mentors and guidance for girls, but this year the program was extended to also include male students at […]
“Which vegetable can’t you take on a boat?” “Leeks!” There were lots of smiles this fall during the launch of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at Beecher Hills Elementary School and Deerwood Academy. Each week, students at both schools have the opportunity to learn about and taste various fruits and vegetables. The students and […]