Archive for 2014
Big Changes at Centennial Place
Centennial Place Elementary (CPE) opened this school year as the first conversion charter school in APS and welcomed their first 6th grade class to the school. The 6th graders spent their first two days experiencing “classrooms without walls”, which was a big goal for the leadership team during this conversion. Students were greeted by Falcons…
Read MoreLong Middle School Update
Throughout our school visits today, APS has been aware of a bomb threat at Long Middle School this morning. The school was evacuated for a short time and students were relocated temporarily to the South Atlanta educational complex. I’ve been kept abreast of this issue throughout the day by my safety and security team. The…
Read MoreMy Uber Favorite Experience this week was at King Middle School!
I didn’t think I would be typing this but one of my favorite visits was this one!!! I thought because it was another temporary site, because they didn’t have much time to move in before the first day, because this is a swing space that no one really owns, that it would all add up…
Read MoreOur Visit to Intown Academy Charter, an IB Primary Candidate
Intown Academy Charter School serves 360 students in grades K-8. The school is located in the historic Old Fourth Ward, was founded in 2010 and is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). In the IB design, IB learners strive to be, among other characteristics, inquirers, thinkers, risk-takers, principled and caring…
Read MoreToday is a Very Special Day: Our New Partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology
Today is a very special day. A few moments ago I was standing at a podium, surrounded by students attending the historical Booker. T. Washington High School campus, and I found myself very emotional as I begin to speak about the gift the district received from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Bud Peterson, president…
Read MoreB.E.S.T. Academy Students Soar High: Guest Blogger David Jernigan, Deputy Superintendent
B.E.S.T. Academy, an all-male middle school and all male high school sharing one campus, is a great example of how collaboration between school leaders can reap great benefits for students. Our tour this afternoon was led by middle school students who were energetic, knowledgeable about their school and eloquent with their answers to questions. There…
Read MoreA Day at Dobbs: Guest Blogger Michael Nettles, Executive in Residence
Guest Blogger: Michael Nettles, Executive in Residence Today was my first day as a member of the superintendent’s school tour caravan. We visited several schools today and I was especially impressed with John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School. Dr. West is doing a fantastic job with this learning site. The school environment is warm and friendly…
Read MoreGetting Back On Track at Forrest Hill Academy: Guest Blogger, David Jernigan, Deputy Superintendent
Guest Blogger: David Jernigan, Deputy Superintendent I’ve been looking forward to learning more about the Forrest Hill Academy, an alternative school . Throughout a school year, Forrest Hill Academy staff, especially Principal Howell, works intensely with about 260 students in grades 6-12 students to create an environment where kids are able to get back on track…
Read MoreImpressive Tour of the New Schools at Carver: Guest Blogger Timothy Gadson, Associate Superintendent of High Schools
Guest Blogger: Timothy Gadson, Associate Superintendent of High Schools This was my second time visiting the New Schools at Carver. What an impressive campus! There are four schools on Carver’s campus, the schools of art, technology, early college and health sciences offer diverse and challenging courses for students in southeast Atlanta. It was great to…
Read MoreAn Exciting Day at Hutchinson Elementary School
Guest Blogger: Dr. Danielle Battle, Associate Superintendent, Elementary Schools I love visiting Emma Hutchinson Elementary School. The halls are filled with light, teachers are innovative, students are literally jumping out of their seats with excitement and the principal, Dr. Broadway, embraces the volunteer parents and school community. I had a chance to visit Ms. Strozier’s…
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