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Superintendent Carstarphen gives APS community an update on back to school readiness
A message from superintendent Meria Carstarphen Dear Students and Families of Atlanta Public Schools, We’re only a few days away from the first day of the 2014-15 academic year! We want to make sure you know that Monday, August 4 is not only the first day of school; it’s the first day of instruction. We’re... Continue Reading →
APS schools to host open house events Friday, August 1; excellent opportunity for parents to learn ‘what’s new’ in the district
Atlanta Public Schools parents and students are invited to visit their school, meet teachers and principals and receive class schedules during the district's open house events this Friday afternoon, August 1. District-wide Open Houses – Friday, August 1, 2014 (All APS traditional schools) High Schools 1-3 p.m. Middle Schools 3-5 p.m. Elementary Schools 5-7... Continue Reading →
APS Social Workers connect with the community before Day One
While APS students are savoring the final days of summer vacation, APS social workers are knocking on doors reminding families about the first day of school. They make the rounds every year but this time they are carrying blue and white yard signs and fliers promoting the district’s Day One: Be There back-to-school attendance campaign.... Continue Reading →
Day One: Be There. APS superintendent launches district’s back-to-school attendance campaign during July Board of Education meeting
Newly appointed superintendent, Meria Carstarphen, launched a city-wide attendance campaign during the July Board of Education meeting encouraging parents and students to ‘be there’ for the first day of school, August 4, 2014. This was Dr. Carstarphen’s first board meeting following her official start with the district earlier this month. “We’re excited about a message... Continue Reading →
Perkerson Elementary offering dual immersion to rising kinder and 1st grade students
Perkerson Elementary School is hosting an informational session for their Spanish Dual Immersion Program. Out of zone registration is available for rising kindergartners and first graders. Perkerson Dual Immersion Informational Session Tuesday, February 18, 2014 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Perkerson Elementary School 2040 Brewer Blvd. Atlanta, GA. 30310 Dual Immersion Kindergarten Application Dates: March... Continue Reading →
Back-to-School Parent Survey
In the spirit of continuous improvement, APS is conducting a short survey to gather your thoughts and opinions on your back-to-school experience this year. This brief survey will only take 5-10 minutes of your time to complete. Responses to this survey will help the district improve back-to-school support for you and your students. Please complete... Continue Reading →
UPDATED 8/4/13: APS Posts 2013-2014 Bus Routes as District Gears Up for Day One
REVISED Bus routes for all elementary, middle and high school bus riders are now posted on the district's Department of Transportation website and available at your local school. Routes were updated on Sunday, August 5, 2013.CLICK HERE to view Elementary School Bus RoutesCLICK HERE to view Middle School Bus RoutesCLICK HERE to view High School... Continue Reading →
APS year-round schools head back to class July 15
ATLANTA – Boyd, Centennial Place and Hutchinson elementary school students are heading back to class at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15 as Atlanta Public Schools kicks off “Day One APS” for year-round schools. Boyd and Hutchinson elementary are two of the district’s new 58 Community Eligibility Option (CEO) schools. As part of this pilot... Continue Reading →
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