School’s Out For Summer!

Milton’s New Cambridge High School. Credit: Bob Pepalis, Johns Creek Patch

This week marks the end of the 2011-2012 school year for public schools throughout Metro Atlanta. While the kids couldn’t bear to think about the start of the next school year, I realize many parents like to plan ahead. Click on the resources below to view the 2012-2013 school calendars for each Metro Atlanta school district.

Atlanta Public Schools

Fulton County Public Schools

Cobb County Public Schools

Dekalb County Public Schools

Forsyth County Public Schools

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Milton and Fulton County Schools officials joined the architects and designers of Cambridge High School for the tour. Credit: Bob Pepalis, Johns Creek Patch

In addition, I know many North Fulton residents anticipate the opening of Milton’s new high school, Cambridge High School. While the construction is not complete, the Johns Creek Patch has gained access to a walk-through with Principal Ed Spurka, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood and Councilman Lance Large, North Fulton Chamber President Brandon Beach and a handful of media representatives. Members of the design and contractor teams helped explain what the building would offer. Take a look at Milton’s new high school through the Johns Creek Patch photo gallery.

Click here to start your metro Atlanta area home search by school district on my website.

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Atlanta Public Schools Final Redistricting and Closure Recommendations

Erroll B. Davis Jr., Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll Davis on Saturday released his latest recommendation for school closures.

Two schools were added to Davis’ initial redistricting and school closing recommendation issued in early March: Towns Elementary School and D.H. Stanton Elementary School.

Five schools were removed from his initial recommendation: Boyd Elementary School, Fain Elementary School, Humphries Elementary School, Thomasville Heights Elementary School and Coan Middle School.

The Superintendent’s final recommendation will be submitted to the Atlanta Board of Education on April 10.

For a complete list of schools and explanation of Davis’ choices, click here.

Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Atlanta Public Schools Proposed Redistricting

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll B. Davis Jr. posted Friday on the APS website 25 “guiding principles” he is considering in developing a final plan for redistricting. The principles, which he in an introductory letter said are preliminary, can be found at this link.

Demographers began their research in May 2011 and have since debriefed APS board members and Atlanta City Council. The superintendent then met with board members to gain feedback and insight on the proposed guiding principles.

The next course of action requires community meetings where the demographers will present their scenarios for public consideration and feedback. Click here to view the schedule and details of the community meetings.

Intown residents should attend the meeting at Jackson High School, Monday, January 30, 2012, as the redistricting could affect schools that feed into Grady and Jackson high schools such as Morningside Elementary School.

Buckhead residents need to attend the North Atlanta meeting, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, as the redistricting could affect any schools that feed into North Atlanta such as Sarah Smith Elementary, Garden Hills Elementary, Morris Brandon Elementary, and Warren T. Jackson Elementary.

APS continues to update information on the redistricting process at this link.

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