Curriculum It is the mission of the Atlanta Public Schools, in association with the student's family and community, to build a strong foundation on which to place the essence of character and the skills to learn. In addition to courses in English and other spoken world languages, English to Speakers of Other Languages is offered. The curriculum covers mathematics, designed to meet individual needs in concept analysis, with accuracy and timeliness, with real world applications. Students are engaged in social studies, science and health.
Teachers render studies in physical education, and the arts, including music.
Instructors utilize a wide variety of teaching tools, strategies and modalities to establish critical thinking skills while challenging each student to do his or her personal best. The Atlanta Public Schools System offers intensive instruction in language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, vocabulary, health and foreign language. Courses are designed to meet the needs of students moving from childhood to adolescence. Classes in business education, family and consumer science, technology, speech, music, drama and the arts are also offered. All middle school students are required to participate in physical education unless expressly excused for documented reasons.